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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All Saints Church, Barnwell is in Barnwell, Northamptonshire, Churches in Northamptonshire.
1300. All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map] appears to have been of 13th and 14th century date, the tower and spire being of the latter period, and very good examples of a well-known local type. It was demolished around 1825 except for the Chancel which was left standing as the burial place of the Montagus, Earls of Sandwich. In the Death Index his death is shown as occurring in Oundle, Northamptonshire [Map].
On 29th August 1611 Letice Clifford [aged 41] died. She was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
After 29th August 1611. Monument to Letice Clifford [deceased] at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
On 28th April 1625 Henry Montagu [aged 2] drowned after having fallen into a pond swelled by heavy rain. Some sources, including the local guidebook, say he was chasing an orange. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
After 28th April 1625. Description of the death of Henry Montagu [deceased] at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
Henry Montagu: On 16th May 1622 he was born to Sidney Montagu and Paulina Pepys. On 28th April 1625 Henry Montagu drowned after having fallen into a pond swelled by heavy rain. Some sources, including the local guidebook, say he was chasing an orange. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
After 28th April 1625. Monument to Henry Montagu [deceased] at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
On 16th November 1641 Paulina Pepys [aged 60] died. She was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
On 25th February 1644 Sidney Montagu [aged 63] died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
In 1671 or 1676 Anne Isham died. She was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
On 29th November 1688 Edward Montagu 2nd Earl Sandwich [aged 40] died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map]. His son Edward [aged 18] succeeded 3rd Earl Sandwich.
After 19th April 1697. Floor markers to Richard Montagu and others at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
Richard Montagu: Around 1671 he was born to Edward Montagu 2nd Earl Sandwich and Mary Anne Boyle In 1697 Richard Montagu died.
After 1714. Memorial to Dorothy Creed at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
Dorothy Creed: she was born to John Creed of Oundle in Cambridgeshire and Elizabeth Pickering. In 1714 she died.
1715. Memorial to various members of the Montagu family erected by Elizabeth Montagu [aged 89] at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
In 1717 Mary Montagu died. She was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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Before 1721 Charles John Montagu [aged 62] died at Breda [Map]. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map] on 29th June 1721.
On 3rd October 1722 Edward Montagu Viscount Hinchingbrooke [aged 30] died at Abbey House. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
In 1725 James Montagu [aged 60] died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
On 9th November 1727 Sidney Wortley-Montagu [aged 77] died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
On 25th February 1729 Dean John Montagu [aged 74] died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map]. Note. The Memorial at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map] erected by the eighth Earl gives the year as 1727.
On 20th October 1729 Edward Montagu 3rd Earl Sandwich [aged 59] died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map]. His grandson John [aged 10] succeeded 4th Earl Sandwich.
In 1734 Colonel John Montagu died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
On 2nd November 1752 Edward Montagu [aged 7] died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
In 1757 Captain William Montagu [aged 37] died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
On 25th June 1761 Mary Montagu [aged 13] died. She was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
In 1768 Elizabeth Montague-Dunk died. She was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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On 30th March 1779 Maria Henrietta Powlett died. She was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
Around 1789. General wall memorials at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
On 29th November 1790 John George Montagu [aged 23] died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
On 30th April 1792 John Montagu 4th Earl Sandwich [aged 73] died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map]. His son John [aged 48] succeeded 5th Earl Sandwich.
On 17th July 1797 Dorothy Fane Countess Sandwich [aged 80] died. She was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
In 1808 Charlotte Maylor died. She was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
On 6th June 1814 John Montagu 5th Earl Sandwich [aged 70] died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map]. His son George [aged 41] succeeded 6th Earl Sandwich. Louisa Lowry-Corry Countess of Sandwich [aged 33] by marriage Countess Sandwich.
On 21st May 1818 George Montagu 6th Earl Sandwich [aged 45] died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map]. His son John [aged 6] succeeded 7th Earl Sandwich.
On 30th April 1834 Catherine Caroline Montagu Countess Colonna-Walewski [aged 25] died. She was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map]
On 20th February 1859 Mary Paget Countess Sandwich [aged 46] died. Her remains were moved to All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map] on 16th June 1884.
On 4th April 1860 Sydney Montagu [aged 17] died. His remains were moved to All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map] on 16th June 1884.
On 19th April 1862 Louisa Lowry-Corry Countess of Sandwich [aged 81] died. She was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
On 3rd March 1884 John William Montagu 7th Earl Sandwich [aged 72] died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map] on 16th June 1884 at which time the Montagu vault was closed. His son Edward [aged 44] succeeded 8th Earl Sandwich.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
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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16th June 1884. Erected by Edward Montagu 8th Earl Sandwich [aged 44]. Wall plaque listing those buried beneath the chancel of All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
Henry Montagu. Note. Mistake. Died 1625.
Paulina Pepys, wife of Sidney Montagu
Mary Anne Boyle, wife of Edward Montagu 2nd Earl Sandwich
Edward Montagu 2nd Earl Sandwich
Edward Montagu Viscount Hinchingbrooke
Edward Montagu 3rd Earl Sandwich
Unknown Sarah Montagu died 1739, widow of Edward Montagu
John Montagu 4th Earl Sandwich
Dorothy Fane Countess Sandwich
Charlotte Maylor
John Montagu 5th Earl Sandwich
George Montagu 6th Earl Sandwich
Catherine Caroline Montagu Countess Colonna-Walewski
Louise-Marie Colonna-Walewska
Louisa Lowry-Corry Countess of Sandwich
John William Montagu 7th Earl Sandwich.
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On 10th April 1917 Samuel Charles Busby [aged 18] died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map]. TR10/17974, 29th Battalion, Training Reserve.
Samuel Charles Busby: Around 1899 he was born.
On 21st April 1917 Cecil James Parnell [aged 18] died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map]. TR1O/27027, 31st (Training Reserve) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Died on service in United Kingdom.
Cecil James Parnell: Around 1899 he was born to Pharoah Parnell at Winwick, Huntingdonshire.
After 11th November 1918. All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map]. Commonwealth War Grave of Joseph Herbert Abbott [deceased], Depot Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment, 17990, who died of sickness aged forty-one, on the day the Armistice was signed.
Joseph Herbert Abbott: In 1877 he was born to Thomas Abbott and Jane Ginn at Polebrook, Northamptonshire. On 11th November 1918 he died of sickness.