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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 Peters Church, Threekingham is in Threekingham, Lincolnshire, Churches in Lincolnshire.
Around 1180 the Chancel, Nave and Tower of St Peters Church, Threekingham [Map] were built. The spire was added around 1270. In the 14th Century the Nave was widened. The Font, around 1200, is late Norman with the inscription "Ave Maria Gratia P(lena)" [Hail Mary, full of grace].
Around 1280 Judge Lambert de Trikingham died. He and his wife Spayae have effigies at St Peters Church, Threekingham [Map].
14th Centurytombs of the Trikingham family at St Peters Church, Threekingham [Map].
After 1848. Graves of the Hough and Morris families at St Peters Church, Threekingham [Map].
After 1916. Memorial to brothers Lieutenant Noel Henry Cragg and Lieutenant John Francis Cragg (age 27); both killed in action. St Peters Church, Threekingham [Map].
After 1960. Vicars of St Peters Church, Threekingham [Map].