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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Moreton Corbet, Shropshire is in Shropshire.
See: Moreton Corbet Castle [Map].
Around 1400 Roger Corbet was born to Robert Corbet Lord of Moreton (age 16) at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire. He married before 1434 Elizabeth Hopton Countess of Worcester.
In 1468 Roger Corbet (age 68) died at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire.
On 11th April 1513 Robert Corbet (age 36) died at Moreton Corbet Castle [Map]. He was buried at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire.
In 1542 Robert "The Traveler" Corbet was born to Andrew Corbet (age 19) at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire. He married before 1583 Anne St John, daughter of Oliver St John 1st Baron St John and Agnes Fisher Baroness St John Bletso.
In 1548 Margaret Corbet was born to Andrew Corbet (age 25) at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire. She married before 1st March 1578 Thomas Harley and had issue.
In 1548 Anne Corbet was born to Andrew Corbet (age 25) at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire. She married before 1570 Walter Leveson and had issue.
Around 1583 Elizabeth Corbet was born to Robert "The Traveler" Corbet (age 41) at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire and Anne St John (age 33). She married before 1601 Henry Wallop and had issue.
Moreton Corbet Castle is also in Castles in Shropshire.
Around 1477 Robert Corbet was born to Richard Corbet (age 52) and Elizabeth Devereux at Moreton Corbet Castle [Map]. He married his fifth cousin once removed Elizabeth Vernon and had issue.
Around 1511 Reginald Corbet was born to Robert Corbet (age 34) and Elizabeth Vernon (age 36) in Moreton Corbet Castle [Map].
On 11th April 1513 Robert Corbet (age 36) died at Moreton Corbet Castle [Map]. He was buried at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire.
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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On 29th March 1563 Elizabeth Vernon (age 88) died at Moreton Corbet Castle [Map].