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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's Church, Edith Weston, Rutlandshire is in Edith Weston, Rutlandshire, Churches in Rutlandshire.
Monuments to the Halford Family in St Mary's Church, Edith Weston, Rutlandshire [Map].
On 25th January 1733 Gilbert Heathcote 1st Baronet (age 81) died. His son John (age 44) succeeded 2nd Baronet Heathcote of London. Monument in St Mary's Church, Edith Weston, Rutlandshire [Map]. Sculpted by John Michael Rysbrack (age 38).
Gilbert Heathcote 1st Baronet: On 2nd January 1652 he was born to Gilbert Heathcote and Ann Dickens at Chesterfield, Derbyshire [Map]. In 1711 Gilbert Heathcote 1st Baronet was elected Lord Mayor of London. On 17th January 1733 Gilbert Heathcote 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Heathcote of London.
John Heathcote 2nd Baronet: In 1689 he was born to Gilbert Heathcote 1st Baronet. In 1720 John Heathcote 2nd Baronet and Bridget White Lady Heathcote were married. She by marriage Lady Heathcote of London. On 9th February 1733 he was appointed MP Bodmin.
On 6th September 1759 John Heathcote 2nd Baronet (age 70) died. His son Gilbert (age 39) succeeded 3rd Baronet Heathcote of London. Margaret Yorke Lady Heathcote (age 26) by marriage Lady Heathcote of London. Monument in St Mary's Church, Edith Weston, Rutlandshire [Map].
Gilbert Heathcote 3rd Baronet: After 1720 he was born to John Heathcote 2nd Baronet. On 22nd June 1749 Gilbert Heathcote 3rd Baronet and Margaret Yorke Lady Heathcote were married. She the daughter of Philip Yorke 1st Earl of Hardwicke and Margaret Cocks Countess Hardwicke. In 1770 Gilbert Heathcote 3rd Baronet and Elizabeth Hudson Lady Heathcote were married. She by marriage Lady Heathcote of London. The difference in their ages was 34 years.
Margaret Yorke Lady Heathcote: On 23rd March 1733 she was born to Philip Yorke 1st Earl of Hardwicke and Margaret Cocks Countess Hardwicke.
On 19th August 1769 Margaret Yorke Lady Heathcote (age 36) died. On 5th May 1772 Bridget White Lady Heathcote (age 64) died. Monument to in St Mary's Church, Edith Weston, Rutlandshire [Map].
Bridget White Lady Heathcote: In 1705 she was born to Thomas White of Walling Wells in Nottinghamshire.
On 2nd November 1785 Gilbert Heathcote 3rd Baronet (age 65) died. His son Gilbert (age 12) succeeded 4th Baronet Heathcote of London. Monument St Mary's Church, Edith Weston, Rutlandshire [Map].