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.
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Clumber Chapel is in Clumber Park, Worksop.
WWI Roll of Honour at Clumber Chapel [Map]. "Pro Crucer ad Lucem" i.e. "Through the Cross to the Light".
The majority of the windows at Clumber Chapel [Map] were designed by Charles Eamer Kempe.
Clumber Chapel [Map] was commissioned by Henry Pelham-Clinton 7th Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne (age 25) and designed by George Frederick Bodley (age 62). Built in Runcorn Sandstone and white Steetley Stone, the building is 42m long. The spire is 55m high. The oak screen that separates the Crossing from the Chancel is also designed by Bodley. The Chapel was dedicated by Bishop George Ridding (age 61) on 23rd October 1889.
Henry Pelham-Clinton 7th Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne: On 28th September 1864 he was born to Henry Pelham Alexander Pelham-Clinton 6th Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne and Henrietta Adela Hope Duchess Newcastle under Lyne. On 22nd February 1879 Henry Pelham Alexander Pelham-Clinton 6th Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne died. His son Henry succeeded 7th Duke Newcastle under Lyme, 14th Earl Lincoln. On 30th May 1928 Henry Pelham-Clinton 7th Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne died. His brother Francis succeeded 8th Duke Newcastle under Lyme, 15th Earl Lincoln.
Interior of Clumber Chapel [Map].
Chancel of Clumber Chapel [Map].
Memorial to Henry Pelham-Clinton 7th Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne at Clumber Chapel [Map].