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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Baron Grantley of Markenfield in Yorkshire

Baron Grantley of Markenfield in Yorkshire is in Baronies of England Alphabetically, Baronies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronies of England.

                    Summary
                
                    1782. 1st.  Fletcher Norton 1st Baron Grantley [aged 65] created.
                
                    1st January 1789. 2nd. Son  William Norton 2nd Baron Grantley [aged 46] succeeded.
                
                    12th November 1822. 3rd. Nephew Fletcher Norton 3rd Baron Grantley [aged 24] succeeded.
                
                    28th August 1875. 4th. Nephew Thomas Brinsley Norton 4th Baron Grantley [aged 43] succeeded.
                
                    24th July 1877. 5th. Son  John Brinsley Norton 5th Baron Grantley [aged 21] succeeded.
                
                    5th August 1943. 6th. Son  Richard Henry Brinsley Norton 6th Baron Grantley [aged 51] succeeded.
                
                    1954. 7th. Son  John Norton 7th Baron Grantley [aged 31] succeeded.
                
                    1995. 8th. Son  Richard Norton 8th Baron Grantley [aged 38] succeeded.

In 1782 Fletcher Norton 1st Baron Grantley [aged 65] was created 1st Baron Grantley of Markenfield in Yorkshire. Grace Chapple Baroness Grantley by marriage Baroness Grantley of Markenfield in Yorkshire.

On 1st January 1789 Fletcher Norton 1st Baron Grantley [aged 72] died. His son William [aged 46] succeeded 2nd Baron Grantley of Markenfield in Yorkshire.

On 12th November 1822 William Norton 2nd Baron Grantley [aged 80] died. His nephew Fletcher [aged 24] succeeded 3rd Baron Grantley of Markenfield in Yorkshire.

On 26th July 1825 Fletcher Norton 3rd Baron Grantley [aged 27] and Charlotte Earle Beechey Baroness Grantley were married. She by marriage Baroness Grantley of Markenfield in Yorkshire.

On 28th August 1875 Fletcher Norton 3rd Baron Grantley [aged 77] died without issue. His nephew Thomas [aged 43] succeeded 4th Baron Grantley of Markenfield in Yorkshire.

On 24th July 1877 Thomas Brinsley Norton 4th Baron Grantley [aged 45] died. His son John [aged 21] succeeded 5th Baron Grantley of Markenfield in Yorkshire.

On 5th November 1879 John Brinsley Norton 5th Baron Grantley [aged 24] and Katharine Buckner McVickar Baroness Grantley were married. She by marriage Baroness Grantley of Markenfield in Yorkshire.

On 16th September 1899 John Brinsley Norton 5th Baron Grantley [aged 43] and Alice Jones Baroness Grantley [aged 34] were married. She by marriage Baroness Grantley of Markenfield in Yorkshire. Their first child Joan was born five days later.

On 5th August 1943 John Brinsley Norton 5th Baron Grantley [aged 87] died. His son Richard [aged 51] succeeded 6th Baron Grantley of Markenfield in Yorkshire.

In 1954 Richard Henry Brinsley Norton 6th Baron Grantley [aged 62] died. His son John [aged 31] succeeded 7th Baron Grantley of Markenfield in Yorkshire.

In 1995 John Norton 7th Baron Grantley [aged 72] died. His son Richard [aged 38] succeeded 8th Baron Grantley of Markenfield in Yorkshire.