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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St Mary the Virgin Church, Shipton-under-Wychwood is in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire.
On 29th September 1679 Compton Reade 1st Baronet (age 54) died. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Shipton-under-Wychwood. His son Edward (age 20) succeeded 2nd Baronet Reade of Barton in Berkshire.
On 4th September 1691 Edward Reade 2nd Baronet (age 32) died. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Shipton-under-Wychwood. His son Winwood (age 9) succeeded 3rd Baronet Reade of Barton in Berkshire.
On 30th June 1692 Winwood Reade 3rd Baronet (age 9) died. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Shipton-under-Wychwood. His brother Thomas (age 9) succeeded 4th Baronet Reade of Barton in Berkshire.
On 26th April 1703 Mary Cornwall Lady Reade (age 73) died. She was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Shipton-under-Wychwood.
On 13th September 1730 Elizabeth Harby Baroness Reade (age 69) died. She was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Shipton-under-Wychwood.
On 25th June 1752 Thomas Reade 4th Baronet (age 69) died. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Shipton-under-Wychwood. His son John (age 31) succeeded 5th Baronet Reade of Barton in Berkshire.
On 9th November 1773 John Reade 5th Baronet (age 52) died at Golden Square Soho. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Shipton-under-Wychwood. His son John (age 11) succeeded 6th Baronet Reade of Barton in Berkshire.
On 7th November 1789 John Reade 6th Baronet (age 27) died. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Shipton-under-Wychwood. His son John (age 4) succeeded 7th Baronet Reade of Barton in Berkshire.
On 23rd December 1811 Harriet Barker died. She was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Shipton-under-Wychwood.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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On 9th July 1824 Elizabeth Harley (age 61) died. She was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Shipton-under-Wychwood.
On 17th December 1846 Jane Hoskyns Lady Reade (age 91). She was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Shipton-under-Wychwood.