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The 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." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
West Tanfield, North Yorkshire is in North Yorkshire.
In 1266 John Marmion was born to William Marmion (age 36) and Lorette Plantagenet (age 38) in West Tanfield, North Yorkshire [Map]. He a great grandson of King John of England.
On 25th December 1712 William Wray (age 49) died. He was buried at West Tanfield, North Yorkshire [Map].
On 8th January 1718 Isabella Ullithorne (age 53) died. She was buried at West Tanfield, North Yorkshire [Map].
Marmion Tower, West Tanfield, North Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]
Around 1450. The Marmion Tower, West Tanfield [Map] is a 15th Century Gatehouse that was formerly the entrance to Tanfield Castle, the defended riverside house of Robert Marmion 3rd Baron Marmion.
View from the Tower with the bridge over the River Ure top left.
Robert Marmion 3rd Baron Marmion: In 1153 he was born to Robert Marmion 2nd Baron Marmion. Before October 1181 Robert Marmion 3rd Baron Marmion succeeded 3rd Baron Marmion of Tamworth in Staffordshire. Before 15th May 1218 Robert Marmion 3rd Baron Marmion was killed in a fight with the forces of Ranulf de Blondeville Gernon 6th Earl Chester 1st Earl Lincoln at Scrivelsby. His son Robert succeeded 4th Baron Marmion of Tamworth in Staffordshire.