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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Paternal Family Tree: Vane
Before 1771 [his father] Henry Vane 1st Baronet [aged 42] and [his mother] Frances Tempest [aged 29] were married at St Mary-le-Bow Church, Cheapside [Map].
On 25th January 1771 Henry Vane-Tempest 2nd Baronet was born to [his father] Henry Vane 1st Baronet [aged 43] and [his mother] Frances Tempest [aged 30].
On 29th July 1791 Randal William MacDonnell 1st Marquess of Antrim [aged 41] died. Marquess of Antrim 2C extinct. His daughter [his future wife] Anne [aged 13] succeeded 2nd Countess Antrim 2C, 2nd Viscountess Dunluce.
In 1793 Henry Vane-Tempest 2nd Baronet [aged 21] changed his surname to Vane-Tempest to comply with the terms of his maternal uncle's will.
In 1794 Henry Vane-Tempest 2nd Baronet [aged 22] was elected MP Durham which seat he held until 1800.
On 7th June 1794 [his father] Henry Vane 1st Baronet [aged 66] died. His son Henry [aged 23] succeeded 2nd Baronet Vane of Long Newton in County Durham. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Long Newton [Map].
Henry Vane 1st Baronet: In 1728 he was born to George Vane of Long Newton and Ann Machon. Before 1771 Henry Vane 1st Baronet and Frances Tempest were married at St Mary-le-Bow Church, Cheapside [Map]. On 13th July 1782 Henry Vane 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Vane of Long Newton in County Durham.
On 19th January 1795 [his mother] Frances Tempest [aged 54] died. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Long Newton [Map].
Frances Tempest: In 1741 she was born to John Tempest of Sherburne Durham and Frances Shuttleworth. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.13%.
On 25th April 1799 Henry Vane-Tempest 2nd Baronet [aged 28] and Anne MacDonnell 2nd Countess of Antrim [aged 21] were married. She the daughter of Randal William MacDonnell 1st Marquess of Antrim.
On 17th January 1800 [his daughter] Frances Vane Tempest Marchioness Londonderry was born to Henry Vane-Tempest 2nd Baronet [aged 28] at St James' Church, Piccadilly. She married 3rd April 1819 Charles William Vane 3rd Marquess Londonderry, son of Robert Stewart 1st Marquess Londonderry and Frances Pratt Marchioness Londonderry, and had issue.
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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On 1st August 1813 Henry Vane-Tempest 2nd Baronet [aged 42] died of apoplexy. Baronet Vane of Long Newton in County Durham extinct. Memorial and vault at St Mary's Church, Long Newton [Map] sculpted by Richard Westmacott [aged 38].
In 1834 [his former wife] Anne MacDonnell 2nd Countess of Antrim [aged 55] died. Her nephew Hugh [aged 21] succeeded 4th Earl Antrim 2C, 4th Viscount Dunluce.
Kings Wessex: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 20 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 26 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 21 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 13 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 22 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 29 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 24 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 27 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Vane of Hadlow in Kent 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Vane "The Elder" 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Twyden 
7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: George Vane of Long Newton 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Darcy 
11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Frances Darcy 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Camilla Guicciardini
Great x 1 Grandfather: Lionel Vane 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Lyonell Maddison
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Maddison
GrandFather: George Vane of Long Newton 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Fletcher
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Fletcher 1st Baronet
Great x 2 Grandfather: George Fletcher 2nd Baronet
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Dalston
Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Dalston
Great x 1 Grandmother: Catherine Fletcher 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Hugh Hare 1st Baron Coleraine
Great x 2 Grandmother: Alice Hare 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Montagu 1st Earl Manchester 
9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Lucy Montagu Baroness Coleraine 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Spencer 
Father: Henry Vane 1st Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
GrandMother: Ann Machon
Henry Vane-Tempest 2nd Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Tempest 
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Tempest of Old Durham
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Tempest
Great x 2 Grandfather: Colonel William Tempest Old Durham
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Tempest Old Durham
GrandFather: John Tempest of Sherburne Durham
Mother: Frances Tempest
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Shuttleworth of Gawthorpe Hall and Forcett
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Shuttleworth
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Clerke
Great x 2 Grandmother: Katherine Clerke
GrandMother: Frances Shuttleworth
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Tempest
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Tempest of Old Durham
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Tempest
Great x 2 Grandfather: Colonel William Tempest Old Durham
Great x 1 Grandmother: Emma Tempest