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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 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.