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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Overton, Denbighshire is in Denbighshire.
Inerior of St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton.
500AD. The Churchyard with its ancient Yew Trees at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton.
1300. Grave slab at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to unknown person.
After 23rd April 1681. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Edward Philips of Gwernhayled in Flintshire and his son William who died on 30 Aug 1683.
After 9th June 1720. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Mary Hamner, her son Thomas Hamner and his wife Jane sculpted by V Hagen, Shropshire.
After 9th June 1720. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Thomas Hamner, Roger Hamner and John Hanmer sculpted by I Nelson, Shropshire.
After 1728. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Marie wife of William Philips.
In 1772 Owen Wynne of Llwyn in Denbighshire (age 49) and Susanna widow of John Lloyd of Broughton White Hall were married at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton.
After 30th August 1780. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Owen Wynne of Llwyn in Denbighshire (deceased).
Owen Wynne of Llwyn in Denbighshire: Around 1723 he was born to Maurice Wynne of Llwyn in Denbighshire and Elizabeth Edwards of Penheskyn and Plas-yn-y-Coed. On 28th July 1752 Owen Wynne of Llwyn in Denbighshire and Eleanor aka Helen Seel were married at Liverpool. In 1772 Owen Wynne of Llwyn in Denbighshire and Susanna widow of John Lloyd of Broughton White Hall were married at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton. On 30th August 1780 Owen Wynne of Llwyn in Denbighshire died.
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
After 19th December 1787. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Francis Parry Price (deceased) commissioned by his widow Francisca Wright sculpted by Charles Bromfield (age 48).
Francis Parry Price: Around 1761 he was born. Before 1785 he and Francisca Wright were married. They had one son Francis Richard and one daughter Francisca Dorothea. On 19th December 1787 he died.
Francisca Wright: she was born to Reverend Henry Mottram Wright of Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire.
After 24th September 1790. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Kenrick Price.
Before 26th November 1800 Reverend Lloyd Fletcher was Rector of St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton.
After 4th November 1803. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Thomas Bennion and his wife Jane.
After 26th November 1808. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Phillips Lloyd Fletcher (deceased) sculpted by Richard Westmacott (age 33).
Phillips Lloyd Fletcher: In 1738 he was born to Reverend John Fletcher of Sudderbank, Cumberland. Before 1800 he and Eleanor Wynne were married. They had four sons and four daughters. The difference in their ages was 21 years. On 26th November 1808 he died.
Wales Illustrated North Wales. St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton.
Before 26th May 1835 Reverend Maurice Wynne (age 75) was Rector of St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton for thirty-six years.
After 26th May 1835. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Reverend Maurice Wynne (deceased).
Reverend Maurice Wynne: Around 1760 he was born to Owen Wynne of Llwyn in Denbighshire and Eleanor aka Helen Seel. Before 26th May 1835 Reverend Maurice Wynne was Rector of St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton for thirty-six years. On 26th May 1835 Reverend Maurice Wynne died.
After 21st December 1853. Monuments at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Francis Richard Price and his wife Susan Towneley, her monument sculpted by Edwards of Wrexham.
After 3rd January 1857. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Mary Fletcher relict of Captain Richard Walker of Fulmer in Buckinghamshire and daughter of Phillips Lloyd Fletcher.
Mary Fletcher: she was born to Phillips Lloyd Fletcher and Eleanor Wynne. Captain Richard Walker of Fulmer in Buckinghamshire and she were married. On 3rd January 1857 she died.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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After 20th January 1857. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Hugh William Jardine Ethelston Peel killed in action 1945.
After 20th January 1857. Monument at St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton to Lieutenant-Colonel Ebenezer Jones and his wife Caroline Rainier.