Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham is in Edenham, South Kesteven, Churches in Lincolnshire.
Monuments to the Heathcote Family in Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham [Map].
After 23rd October 1642 Robert Bertie 1st Earl Lindsey [deceased] was buried at Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham [Map].
After 25th July 1666. Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham [Map]. Monument to Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey [deceased]. Two adjacent memorial tablets have moulded base and cornice and are surmounted by the Cartouche of arms and the Ancaster cannon. To the sides are military trophies in high relief and at the base, arms, anchors and helms.[Source: BLB].
After 19th January 1686. Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham [Map]. Monument to Richard Bertie [deceased]. Large swagged and scrolled cartouche surmounted by an urn and cornucupia and bearing two scrolled inscription panels, a shield of arms with palms supported by two putti.[Source: BLB].
Richard Bertie: Around 1635 he was born to Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey and Martha Cockayne Countess Holderness. In 1685 Richard Bertie was elected MP Woodstock. On 19th January 1686 Richard Bertie died.
In 1708. Albemarle Bertie [aged 40] erected a monument to members of the Bertie Family in Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham [Map]. A large, semi-circular headed Sideboard Tomb supporting a black Sarcophagus with gadrooned top and lions feet, erected 1738. Commemorates seven members of the Bertie family. The rear has a marble surround with egg and dart moulding and scrolled imposts with Cartouche of arms to the top. Within are seven classical busts, supported on moulded corbels.[Source: BLB].
Albemarle Bertie: Around 1668 he was born to Robert Bertie 3rd Earl Lindsey and Elizabeth Wharton Countess Lindsey. In 1728 Philip Bertie died without issue. He left his esate to his brother Albemarle Bertie. In 1742 Albemarle Bertie died.
After 26th July 1723. Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham [Map]. Monument to Robert Bertie 1st Duke Ancaster and Kesteven [deceased] sculpted by Peter Scheemakers [aged 32] and Henry Cheere 1st Baronet [aged 20]. A Classical Period with Corinthian Capitals supporting open dentilated pediment with garland, urns and putti. Before the Aedicule a rounded Pedestal supports a marble image of the deceased attired as a Roman General.
After 1st January 1741. Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham [Map]. Monument to Peregrine Bertie 2nd Duke Ancaster and Kesteven [deceased]. Flat Obelisk before which stands life sized carving of the deceased leaning on an Urn, in Roman dress, a putto holding a medallion of the Duchess Jane Brownlow Duchess Ancaster and Kesteven. Sculpted by Louis Francois Roubiliac [aged 38].
After 22nd July 1779. Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham [Map]. Monument to Peregrine Bertie 3rd Duke Ancaster and Kesteven and Robert Bertie 4th Duke Ancaster and Kesteven [deceased]. On the south side by Charles Harris [aged 30]. Pointed back panel of black marble before which is a carving of the deceased seated in ducal robes, holding a cameo of the Duchess, beside him stands the fourth Duke in Roman dress. The figures are flanked by urns. The base is carved with flutes and paterae and to the centre are bronze plates bearing the memorial inscription.
Mary Panton Duchess Ancaster and Kesteven: she was born to Thomas Panton of Newmarket. On 27th November 1750 Peregrine Bertie 3rd Duke Ancaster and Kesteven and she were married. She by marriage Duchess Ancaster and Kesteven. He the son of Peregrine Bertie 2nd Duke Ancaster and Kesteven and Jane Brownlow Duchess Ancaster and Kesteven. On 19th October 1793 she died.
After 29th June 1820. Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham [Map]. Monument to Peter Burrell Baron Willoughby, 1st Baron Gwydyr [deceased] sculpted by Joseph Nollekens [aged 82]. Freestanding square marble shaft bears a bust.
On 26th August 1870 Almeric Drummond Willoughby 23rd Baron Willoughby 3rd Baron Gwydyr [aged 49] died. He was buried at Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham [Map]. His sister Clementina [aged 60] succeeded 24th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby. Gilbert John Heathcote 1st Baron Aveland by marriage Baron Willoughby de Eresby. His first cousin Peter [aged 60] succeeded 4th Baron Gwydyr of Cwydyr in Carnarfonshire.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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After 13th November 1888. Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham [Map]. Monument to Clementina Drummond Willoughby 24th Baroness Willoughby of Eresby Baroness Aveland [deceased].
After 24th December 1910. Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham [Map]. Monument to Gilbert Henry Heathcote Drummond Willoughby 1st Earl Ancaster [deceased].
After 1918. Memorial to the Men of Edenham Parish in Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham [Map].
After 22nd March 1920. Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham [Map]. Monument to Elizabeth Sophia Heathcote-Willoughby-Drummond [deceased].
Elizabeth Sophia Heathcote-Willoughby-Drummond: On 20th April 1838 she was born to Gilbert John Heathcote 1st Baron Aveland and Clementina Drummond Willoughby 24th Baroness Willoughby of Eresby Baroness Aveland. On 22nd March 1920 Elizabeth Sophia Heathcote-Willoughby-Drummond died.
After 15th December 1949. Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham [Map]. Monument to Charles Strathavon Heathcote-Willoughby-Drummond [deceased].
Charles Strathavon Heathcote-Willoughby-Drummond: On 18th May 1870 he was born to Gilbert Henry Heathcote Drummond Willoughby 1st Earl Ancaster and Evelyn Elizabeth Gordon Countess Ancaster. On 9th January 1907 Charles Strathavon Heathcote-Willoughby-Drummond and Muriel Agnes Stuart Erskine were married. She the daughter of Shipley Gordon Stuart Erskine 14th Earl Buchan. He the son of Gilbert Henry Heathcote Drummond Willoughby 1st Earl Ancaster and Evelyn Elizabeth Gordon Countess Ancaster. On 15th December 1949 Charles Strathavon Heathcote-Willoughby-Drummond died.
After 19th September 1951. Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham [Map]. Monument to Gilbert Heathcote-Willoughby-Drummond 2nd Earl Ancaster [deceased].
After 27th July 1960. Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham [Map]. Monument to Cecilie Heathcote-Willoughby-Drummond [deceased].
Cecilie Heathcote-Willoughby-Drummond: On 24th June 1874 she was born to Gilbert Henry Heathcote Drummond Willoughby 1st Earl Ancaster and Evelyn Elizabeth Gordon Countess Ancaster. On 27th July 1960 Cecilie Heathcote-Willoughby-Drummond died.
After 29th March 1983. Church of St Michael and All Angels, Edenham [Map]. Monument to Gilbert James Heathcote-Willoughby-Drummond 3rd Earl Ancaster [deceased].