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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Goat Crest is in Great Helms and Male Headwear.
On 29th July 1558 Henry Sacheverell (age 32) died at Ratcliffe on Soar, Nottinghamshire [Map]. He was buried at Holy Trinity Church Ratcliffe on Soar [Map].
On 10th February 1554 Lucie Pole (age 26) died.
She wearing a puffed sleeve gown with triple chain with French Hood. His head on a great helm with Goat Crest. Possibly Richard Parker of Burton on Trent with Dogs chewing at her dress.
Henry Sacheverell: In 1526 he was born to Ralph Sacheverell and Cecilia Durance at Ratcliffe on Soar, Nottinghamshire [Map]. Before 1547 Henry Sacheverell and Lucie Pole were married.
Lucie Pole: In 1528 she was born to John Pole of Hartington.
In 1580 Henry Sacheverell (age 33) died at Ratcliffe on Soar, Nottinghamshire [Map]. Tomb in Holy Trinity Church Ratcliffe on Soar [Map]. His head on a great helm with Goat Crest. She wearing a Bongrace.
Henry Sacheverell: In 1547 he was born to Henry Sacheverell and Lucie Pole at Ratcliffe on Soar, Nottinghamshire [Map]. Around 1558 Henry Sacheverell and Jane Ireton were married.
