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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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Avebury Henge and Stones is in Avebury, Wiltshire [Map], South England Late Neolithic Early Bronze Age.
Avebury Henge and Stones [Map] describes the monuments associated with the Late Neolithic Early Bronze Age Period, aka around 2400BC. Those monuments are:
Avebury Stone Circles, including:
Avebury North Circle, with the Avebury North Circle Cove [Map] at its centre,
Avebury South Circle, with the Avebury South Circle Obelisk [Map] at its centre,
West Kennet Avenue, with the The Sanctuary [Map] at its end,
Beckhampton Avenue, with the Longstones Cove aka Devil's Quoits [Map] at its end,