Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet

Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.

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Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex, South-East England, British Isles [Map]

Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex is in Herstmonceux, Castles in Sussex.

Around 1331 John Fiennes [aged 51] died at Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex [Map].

On 2nd February 1331 William Fiennes was born to John Fiennes [aged 30] and Maud Monceux at Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex [Map]. He married Joan Saye, daughter of Geoffrey Saye 2nd Baron Say and Maud Beauchamp Baroness Say, and had issue.

On 5th April 1351 John Fiennes [aged 50] died at Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex [Map].

On 1st August 1357 William Fiennes was born to William Fiennes [aged 26] and Joan Saye [aged 32] at Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex [Map]. He married Elizabeth Battisford and had issue.

On 30th November 1359 William Fiennes [aged 28] died at Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex [Map].

Before 14th September 1384 Roger Fiennes was born to William Fiennes [aged 27] and Elizabeth Battisford. He was christened at Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex [Map]. He married his fourth cousin once removed Elizabeth Holland, daughter of John Holland 1st Duke Exeter and Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter, and had issue.

Around 1447 John Fiennes was born to Richard Fiennes Baron Dacre Gilsland [aged 32] and Joan Dacre 7th Baroness Dacre of Gilsland [aged 14] at Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex [Map]. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward III of England. He married his half second cousin once removed Alice Fitzhugh, daughter of Henry Fitzhugh 5th Baron Fitzhugh and Alice Neville Baroness Fitzhugh, and had issue.

On 4th July 1450 James Fiennes 1st Baron Saye and Sele [aged 55] was beheaded at the Standard in Cheapside [Map]. His son William [aged 22] succeeded 2nd Baron Saye and Sele and inherited his estates including Hever Castle, Kent [Map] and Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex [Map].

His son in law William Cromer [aged 34] was also beheaded.