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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Tredegar House, Monmouthshire is in Coedkernew Monmouthshire South East Wales.
On 4th November 1661 William Morgan (age 21) and Blanche Morgan were married. She brought a huge dowry to the marriage enabling the building of Tredegar House, Monmouthshire.
In 1680 William Morgan (age 40) died. Thomas Morgan (age 15) inherited Tredegar House, Monmouthshire.
On 16th September 1700 Thomas Morgan (age 36) died of smallpox. John Morgan of Tredegar (age 29) inherited Tredegar House, Monmouthshire and estates worth £7000.
On 7th March 1720 John Morgan of Tredegar (age 49) died. William Morgan (age 19) inherited Tredegar House, Monmouthshire.
On 24th April 1731 William Morgan (age 31) died. Thomas Morgan of Rhiwpera (age 28) inherited Tredegar House, Monmouthshire.
On 15th May 1771 Thomas Morgan of Rhiwpera (age 43) died unmarried. Charles Morgan (age 35) inherited Tredegar House, Monmouthshire.
On 24th May 1787 Charles Morgan (age 51) died. John Morgan (age 45) inherited Tredegar House, Monmouthshire.
On 27th June 1792 John Morgan (age 50) died. His sister Jane Morgan (age 61) and her husband Charles Gould aka Morgan 1st Baronet (age 66) and inherited Tredegar House, Monmouthshire on condition he changed his name from Gould to Morgan which he did by royal licence on 20th November 1792. His children including Charles Gould aka Morgan 2nd Baronet (age 32) also changed their surname.
On 7th December 1806 Charles Gould aka Morgan 1st Baronet (age 80) died at Tredegar House, Monmouthshire. His son Charles (age 46) succeeded 2nd Baronet Morgan of Tredegar.
On 25th October 1854 Hedworth Jolliffe 2nd Baron Hylton (age 25) took part in the Charge of the Light Brigade.
Godfrey Morgan 1st Viscount Tredegar (age 23) was in command of a section of the Light Brigade. His horse "Sir Briggs" survived, died aged twenty-eight and was buried in the Cedar Garden at Tredegar House, Monmouthshire where there is a monument to him.
Thomas Hutton took part. He was shot through the right thigh during the advance, and on returning from the guns he was again severely wounded through the left thigh.
George Orby Wombwell 4th Baronet (age 21) took part and survived. His horse was killed under him and he was shortly after pulled off and taken prisoner, his sword and pistols being taken from him by some Russian Lancers. He managed to escape, catch another loose horse and ride back to the British lines, pursued by Russians.
Fiennes Wykeham-Martin Cornwallis (age 22) took part.
