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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St Bartholomew's Church Welby is in Welby, South Kesteven [Map], Churches in Lincolnshire.
St Bartholomew's Church Welby [Map]. War Memorial.
St Bartholomew's Church Welby [Map]. Interior. The screen is around 1450 restored in 1948 as a memorial to William and Emma Avery of Welby.
Around 1170. St Bartholomew's Church Welby [Map]. Exterior. The present building is Early English and dates from around 1170. The oldest part being the middle section of the west wall where the steep pitch of the original roof may be seen. The North Aisle and Tower were added around 1200 to 1275 and the south wall taken down and rebuilt further southwards around 1400. The porch and turret were added at the same time. The Chancel beyond the screen were rebuild in 1872 by Hakewell.
Around 1350. St Bartholomew's Church Welby [Map]. Within the porch is a 14th-century stone tomb cover with relief depictions of a woman's head and shoulders, within a quatrefoil recess, along with a shrouded baby. It was originally sited in the graveyard.
