Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
Paternal Family Tree: Price aka Fountaine
On 7th March 1918 [his father] Vice Admiral Charles Andrew Fountaine (age 38) and [his mother] Louisa Constance Catherine Maclean were married.
On 7th December 1918 Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine was born to [his father] Vice Admiral Charles Andrew Fountaine (age 39) and [his mother] Louisa Constance Catherine Maclean at Narford Hall.
On 24th March 1946 [his father] Vice Admiral Charles Andrew Fountaine (age 66) died. His son Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine (age 27) inherited Narford Hall.
On 7th November 1953 Charles Andrew Fountaine was born to [his brother] John Brigg Charles Fountaine (age 30). Probably. Likely since Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine (age 34) appears to have died without issue so Charles Andrew Fountaine.
Before 14th September 1997 Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine (age 78) and Rosemary Mitcham (age 65) were married.
On 14th September 1997 Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine (age 78) died of cancer possibly at Swaffham Hospital otherwise at Narford Hall without issue. His brother [his brother] John Brigg Charles Fountaine (age 74) inherited Narford Hall.
After 14th September 1997. Church of St Mary, Narford [Map]. Grave of Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine (deceased) and [his former wife] Rosemary Mitcham (age 65).
Rosemary Mitcham: On 3rd October 1931 she was born. Before 14th September 1997 Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine and she were married. On 25th October 2013 she died.
On 25th October 2013 [his former wife] Rosemary Mitcham (age 82) died.
Great x 4 Grandfather: Captain William Price
Great x 3 Grandfather: Brigg Price
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Clent
Great x 2 Grandfather: Andrew Fountaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Hogge of Lynn Regis
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Hogge
Great x 1 Grandfather: Charles George Fountaine of Narford Hall in Norfolk
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Penrice
Great x 2 Grandmother: Hannah Penrice
GrandFather: Algernon Charles Fountaine
Great x 1 Grandmother: Rose Sarah Ravenshaw
Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine
GrandFather: Douglas Maclean of Hawke's Bay in New Zealand
Mother: Louisa Constance Catherine Maclean