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The 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." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Channel Islands is in Islands.
In 1247 Nicholas Moels (age 52) was appointed Governor of the Channel Isles.
Richard Grey was appointed Governor of the Channel Isles.
On 4th October 1744 William Hamilton (age 23) drowned when Victory sank near Alderney.
Roc à l'Epine Burial Mound is also in Prehistoric Channel Islands.
Roc à l'Epine Burial Mound [Map] is a Neolithic burial chamber on the island of Alderney. Its top heavy flat stone rests on two supports.
On 23rd October 1448 Hugh Douglas 1st Earl Ormonde commanded at during the Battle of Sark inflicting a heavy defeat on the English forces. Henry Percy 3rd Earl of Northumberland (age 27) and Thomas Harrington (age 48) were captured. Henry Percy 2nd Earl of Northumberland (age 55) escaped.
In 1594 Philippe Carteret 2nd Seigneur Sark (age 42) died at Sark. His son Philippe (age 9) succeeded 3rd Seigneur of Sark.