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Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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South Acre, Norfolk is in Norfolk.
In 1275 Sir Roger Harsick was lord, and had freewarren in South Acre, Norfolk, view of frankpledge by the King's bailiff's permission, and assise of bread and beer.
In 1309 a charter of free-warren in South Acre, Norfolk, and in Dunham Magna, was granted to John de Harsyck, and Christian his wife.
Before 1562 Robert Bell (age 22) and Dorothie Beaupré (age 23) were married. She had the manor of South Acre, Norfolk assigned to her.
On 22nd July 1577 Robert Bell (age 38) was appointed Chief Baron of the Exchequer. Edmund Bell (age 15) inherited the manor of South Acre, Norfolk.
On or before 22nd December 1607 Edmund Bell (age 45) died. He was buried on 22nd December 1607. His heirs sold the manor of South Acre, Norfolk to Edward Barkham (age 37).
In 1703 the daughters of William Barkham 3rd Baronet, Dorothy Barkham, Frances Barkham and Jane Barkham conveyed the manor of South Acre, Norfolk to Andrew Fountaine (age 70).
On 23rd March 1921 Lieutenant Andrew Jervis Hawkins was born at South Acre, Norfolk.
William Dorward of Dorward Hall in Bocking in Essex and Margaret Harsick were married. She inherited the manor of South Acre, Norfolk.
Thomas Fotheringay of Brockley in Suffolk and Elizabeth Dorward were married. She inherited the manor of South Acre, Norfolk.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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Nicholas Beaupre of Beaupre Hall in Outwell and Margaret Fotheringay were married. She inherited the manor of South Acre, Norfolk.