Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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Overton, Denbighshire is in Denbighshire.
Inerior of St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton.
500AD. The Churchyard with its ancient Yew Trees at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton.
1300. Grave slab at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to unknown person.
After 23rd April 1681. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Edward Philips of Gwernhayled in Flintshire and his son William who died on 30 Aug 1683.
After 9th June 1720. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Mary Hamner, her son Thomas Hamner and his wife Jane sculpted by V Hagen, Shropshire.
After 9th June 1720. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Thomas Hamner, Roger Hamner and John Hanmer sculpted by I Nelson, Shropshire.
After 1728. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Marie wife of William Philips.
In 1772 Owen Wynne of Llwyn in Denbighshire [aged 49] and Susanna widow of John Lloyd of Broughton White Hall were married at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton.
After 30th August 1780. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Owen Wynne of Llwyn in Denbighshire [deceased].
Owen Wynne of Llwyn in Denbighshire: Around 1723 he was born to Maurice Wynne of Llwyn in Denbighshire and Elizabeth Edwards of Penheskyn and Plas-yn-y-Coed. On 28th July 1752 Owen Wynne of Llwyn in Denbighshire and Eleanor aka Helen Seel were married at Liverpool. In 1772 Owen Wynne of Llwyn in Denbighshire and Susanna widow of John Lloyd of Broughton White Hall were married at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton. On 30th August 1780 Owen Wynne of Llwyn in Denbighshire died.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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After 19th December 1787. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Francis Parry Price [deceased] commissioned by his widow Francisca Wright sculpted by Charles Bromfield [aged 48].
Francis Parry Price: Around 1761 he was born. Before 1785 he and Francisca Wright were married. They had one son Francis Richard and one daughter Francisca Dorothea. On 19th December 1787 he died.
Francisca Wright: she was born to Reverend Henry Mottram Wright of Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire.
After 24th September 1790. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Kenrick Price.
Before 26th November 1800 Reverend Lloyd Fletcher was Rector of St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton.
After 4th November 1803. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Thomas Bennion and his wife Jane.
After 26th November 1808. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Phillips Lloyd Fletcher [deceased] sculpted by Richard Westmacott [aged 33].
Phillips Lloyd Fletcher: In 1738 he was born to Reverend John Fletcher of Sudderbank, Cumberland. Before 1800 he and Eleanor Wynne were married. They had four sons and four daughters. The difference in their ages was 21 years. On 26th November 1808 he died.
Wales Illustrated North Wales. St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton.
Before 26th May 1835 Reverend Maurice Wynne [aged 75] was Rector of St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton for thirty-six years.
After 26th May 1835. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Reverend Maurice Wynne [deceased].
Reverend Maurice Wynne: Around 1760 he was born to Owen Wynne of Llwyn in Denbighshire and Eleanor aka Helen Seel. Before 26th May 1835 Reverend Maurice Wynne was Rector of St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton for thirty-six years. On 26th May 1835 Reverend Maurice Wynne died.
After 21st December 1853. Monuments at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Francis Richard Price and his wife Susan Towneley, her monument sculpted by Edwards of Wrexham.
After 3rd January 1857. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Mary Fletcher relict of Captain Richard Walker of Fulmer in Buckinghamshire and daughter of Phillips Lloyd Fletcher.
Mary Fletcher: Captain Richard Walker of Fulmer in Buckinghamshire and she were married. she was born to Phillips Lloyd Fletcher and Eleanor Wynne. On 3rd January 1857 she died.
After 20th January 1857. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Hugh William Jardine Ethelston Peel killed in action 1945.
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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After 20th January 1857. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Lieutenant-Colonel Ebenezer Jones and his wife Caroline Rainier.