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Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans

Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.

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Goat Crest

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.