Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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Lingfield, Surrey is in Surrey.
In 1344 Reginald Cobham 1st Baron Cobham [aged 49] and Joan Berkeley Baroness Cobham Sternborough [aged 14] were married at Lingfield, Surrey. The difference in their ages was 35 years. They were fourth cousin once removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King John of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King John of England.
On 5th October 1361 Reginald Cobham 1st Baron Cobham [aged 66] died of plague at Lingfield, Surrey. He was buried at Lingfield, Surrey. His son Reginald [aged 13] succeeded 2nd Baron Cobham.
In 1368 Reginald Cobham 2nd Baron Cobham [aged 19] and Elizabeth Stafford Baroness Cobham, Ferrers and Strange [aged 28] were married at Lingfield, Surrey. She by marriage Baroness Cobham. She the daughter of Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford [aged 66] and Margaret Audley Countess Stafford. They were third cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King John of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.
Around 1540 William aka Francis Howard was born to William Howard 1st Baron Howard [aged 30] and Margaret Gamage Baroness Howard [aged 25] at Lingfield, Surrey. He married in or before 1584 Frances Gouldwell and had issue.
On 30th March 1695 Francis Howard 5th Baron Howard [aged 51] died at Lingfield, Surrey. He was buried at St Giles' in the Fields Church [Map]. His son Thomas [aged 13] succeeded 6th Baron Howard of Effingham.
Around 1808 William Wood was born to James Wood [aged 42] at Lingfield, Surrey. He married before 1855 Eliza m Wood.
Around Caroline Wood was born to William Wood at Lingfield, Surrey. She married 1883 George Henry Moorcroft and had issue.
Church of St Peter and St Paul Lingfield, Surrey is also in Churches in Surrey.
Church of St Peter and St Paul Lingfield, Surrey [Map]. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Earls of Cobham, dating from 14th and 15th century. Reginald the third Earl's monument is sited right in front of the high altar and he lies immortalised in alabaster with his second wife, Anne, by his side. The quality of the carving is superb. Both he and the second Earl have Saracen's heads as supporters and the second Earl also rests his feet on a full length recumbent one. There is also a large number of brasses and incised stone memorials around the chapels in this amazing church.
1841. 1841 Census Surrey Lingfield District 12. Wells Bottom.
James Wood [aged 75]. 75. Agricultural Labourer.
William Wood [aged 33]. 30. Note. This age appears incorrect? Should be 33? Agricultural Labourer.
James Wood: Around 1766 he was born.
William Wood: Around 1808 he was born to James Wood at Lingfield, Surrey. Before 1855 he and Eliza m Wood were married.
1861. 1861 Census Surrey Lingfield District 12. Wells Bottom.
William Wood [aged 53]. Head. 53. Agricultural Labourer.
Eliza m Wood [aged 46]. Wife. 46.
Caroline Wood. Daughter. 6.