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.'

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Bishop Rowland Meyrick 1505-1566

In 1505 Bishop Rowland Meyrick was born.

In 1541 Bishop Rowland Meyrick [aged 36] obtained preferment at Eglwysael, and was also made precentor of Llandewy-Velfrey, Pembrokeshire.

In 1544 Bishop Rowland Meyrick [aged 39] was collated to the vicarage of Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk.

In 1547 Bishop Rowland Meyrick [aged 42] was appointed chancellor of the diocese of Wells.

In 1550 Bishop Rowland Meyrick [aged 45] became canon and chancellor of St David's Cathedral, Pembrokeshire [Map].

In 1554 Bishop Rowland Meyrick [aged 49] and Catherine Barret were married.

On 21st December 1559 Bishop Rowland Meyrick [aged 54] was consecrated as Bishop of Bangor.

On 24th January 1566 Bishop Rowland Meyrick [aged 61] died.

[his son] Gelli Meyrick was born to Bishop Rowland Meyrick and Catherine Barret. He married in or before 1575 Margaret Lewys and had issue.