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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Church of our Lady Seaton Delaval is in Seaton Delavall, Northumberland, Churches in Northumberland.
Around 1150. Church of our Lady Seaton Delaval [Map]. Arches with zigzag and chamfered hood. In sanctuary C14 effigies of cross-legged knight, probably Sir Hugh Delaval, and late C14 or early C15 lady, on moulded plinths. 6 large C18 or early C19 hatchments of Delavals and Astleys in nave.
On 29th August 1691 Ralph Delaval 1st Baronet (age 68) died. His son Ralph (age 41) succeeded 2nd Baronet Delaval of Seaton in Northumberland. He was buried 1st September 1691 at Church of our Lady Seaton Delaval [Map].
On or before 30th August 1696 Ralph Delaval 2nd Baronet (age 46) died. He was buried at the Church of our Lady Seaton Delaval [Map] on 30th August 1696. His brother John (age 41) succeeded 3rd Baronet Delaval of Seaton in Northumberland.
On or before 26th December 1696 Anne Leslie Lady Delaval died. She was buried on 26th December 1696 at Church of our Lady Seaton Delaval [Map].
On 22nd June 1723 Admiral George Delaval (age 56) died. He was buried at Church of our Lady Seaton Delaval [Map] on 4th July 1723. His nephew Francis Blake Delaval (age 30) inherited Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland [Map] which had yet to be completed. By 1729 the house was completed according to Vanbrugh's original plan at an estimated cost of £10,000.