The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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Suffolk River Stour is in East Anglia Rivers.
The Suffolk River Stour rises at West Wicken [Map] in Cambridgeshire from where it flows past Weston Green [Map], Carlton [Map], Great Bradley, Suffolk [Map], Little Bradley, Suffolk [Map], Great Thurlow, Suffolk [Map], Keddington, Suffolk [Map], New England, Suffolk [Map], Stoke by Clare, Suffolk [Map], Clare Priory, Suffolk [Map], Cavendish, Suffolk [Map], Long Melford, Suffolk [Map], Sudbury, Suffolk [Map], Henny Street, Suffolk [Map], Lamarsh, Suffolk [Map], Bures, Suffolk [Map], Wissington, Suffolk [Map], Nayland, Suffolk [Map], Thorington Street, Suffolk [Map], Higham, Suffolk [Map], Stratford St Mary, Suffolk [Map], Dedham, Suffolk [Map], Flatford, Suffolk [Map] to Manningtree, Essex [Map] where it widens to form an estuary and is joined by the River Orwell aka Gipping at Harwich, Essex [Map] where it joins the North Sea.
The Great Road leaves Colchester along the A12 passing Langham, Essex [Map] to Stratford St Mary, Suffolk [Map] where it crosses the Suffolk River Stour and make a change in direction before passing Capel St Mary, Suffolk [Map]. After Capl St Mary the road turns north following a direct parh past Sproughton, Suffolk [Map], Bramford, Suffolk [Map], Great Blakenham, Suffolk [Map] to Combretovium [Map] aka Baylham.
