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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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George Gilbert Scott is in Architects.
On 13th July 1811 George Gilbert Scott was born.
On 8th October 1839 [his son] George Gilbert Scott was born to George Gilbert Scott (age 28).
1864. All Saints Church, Old Rode was dedicated in 1864 having been designed by George Gilbert Scott (age 52). It was built by John Gallimore of Newcastle under Lyme. The Clerk of the Works was John Savile.
1866. St Peter's Church, Edensor [Map] was begun in 1866 and consecrated in 1870. The architect was George Gilbert Scott (age 54). Some of the stonework from the old church was re-used including the whole of the south porch.
Between 1867 and 1875 St Asaph Cathedral [Map] was subject to restoration by George Gilbert Scott (age 55).
On 27th March 1878 George Gilbert Scott (age 66) died.