Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough

A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'

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Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]

Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire is in North Yorkshire, Abbeys in England.

1145. Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire [Map] was the constructed after the monks moved to a location next to the River Ure from the less attractive location around ten miles away at of Fors upstream in the Ure Valley. Jervaulx is a version of "Ure Valley".

In 1386 Hugh Fitzhugh 2nd Baron Fitzhugh died. He was buried at Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire [Map]. His son Henry [aged 28] succeeded 3rd Baron Fitzhugh.

On 11th January 1425 Henry Fitzhugh 3rd Baron Fitzhugh [aged 67] died at Ravensworth Castle, North Yorkshire [Map]. He was buried at Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire [Map]. His son William [aged 26] succeeded 4th Baron Fitzhugh. Margery Willoughby Baroness Fitzhugh [aged 28] by marriage Baroness Fitzhugh.

Around 13th December 1427 Elizabeth Grey Baroness Fitzhugh [aged 63] died. She was buried at Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire [Map].

2022. Photos of the remains of Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire [Map].

The River Ure rises at Ure Head, North Yorkshire [Map] after which it over Aysgarth Falls [Map], past Middleham Castle [Map], Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire [Map], St Nicholas Church, West Tanfield, North Yorkshire [Map], east of Ripon, North Yorkshire [Map], under the bridge at Boroughbridge [Map] after which it is joined by the River Swale to form the River Ouse.