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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Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]

Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire is in North Yorkshire, Abbeys in England.

1145. Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire [Map] was the constructed after the monks moved to a location next to the River Ure from the less attractive location around ten miles away at of Fors upstream in the Ure Valley. Jervaulx is a version of "Ure Valley".

In 1386 Hugh Fitzhugh 2nd Baron Fitzhugh died. He was buried at Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire [Map]. His son Henry (age 28) succeeded 3rd Baron Fitzhugh.

On 11th January 1425 Henry Fitzhugh 3rd Baron Fitzhugh (age 67) died at Ravensworth Castle, North Yorkshire [Map]. He was buried at Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire [Map]. His son William (age 26) succeeded 4th Baron Fitzhugh. Margery Willoughby Baroness Fitzhugh (age 28) by marriage Baroness Fitzhugh.

Around 13th December 1427 Elizabeth Grey Baroness Fitzhugh (age 63) died. She was buried at Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire [Map].

2022. Photos of the remains of Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire [Map].

The River Ure rises at Ure Head, North Yorkshire [Map] after which it over Aysgarth Falls [Map], past Middleham Castle [Map], Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire [Map], St Nicholas Church, West Tanfield, North Yorkshire [Map], east of Ripon, North Yorkshire [Map], under the bridge at Boroughbridge [Map] after which it is joined by the River Swale to form the River Ouse.