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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On 16th February 1886 [his father] James Robinson (age 24) and [his mother] Annie Elizabeth Hall (age 29) were married at St Martin's Church, Osmaston [Map] in the presence of William bayles hall and Mary-Lucy Hall. He resident at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map], she at Osmaston, Derbyshire. His father is [his grandfather] Isaac Robinson (age 50)described as a Labourer, her father William bayles hall as a Butler.
On 20th April 1889 Rifleman Hughtred Hall Robinson was born to [his father] James Robinson (age 27) and [his mother] Annie Elizabeth Hall (age 32).
On 9th June 1889 Rifleman Hughtred Hall Robinson was baptised at St Matthew's Church, Hayfield [Map]. His parent's address given as Scotch Row.
5th April 1891. Census. Lucas Terrace, Hayfield.
[his father] James Robinson (age 29). Head. 29.
[his mother] Annie Robinson (age 34). Wife. 36.
Ughtred Robinson (age 1). Son. 2.
31st March 1901. Census. Lucas Terrace, Hayfield.
[his father] James Robinson (age 39). Head. 39.
[his mother] Annie Robinson (age 44). Wife. 42.
Ughtred Robinson (age 11). Son. 7. [Note. 7 appears to be a mistake? 11?]
On 5th December 1914 Rifleman Hughtred Hall Robinson (age 25) enlisted into the King's Royal Rifle Corps. He was living at Lucas Terrace, Hayfield when he enlisted; he was twenty-five years and five months old. His trade was described as Labourer.
On 19th August 1916 Rifleman Hughtred Hall Robinson (age 27) was killed in action whilst serving with the 7th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps; Service No. R/7949. He is buried at Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France, Plot III. H. 2.
Hayfield War Memorial [Map]. Side 4:
Richardson Harold R,
Robinson Ughtred H
Smith George
Towler Herbert
Wardle William
Waterhouse Fred. Second cousin of Charles Waterhouse ie same great-grandfather William Waterhouse.
Waterhouse Joe. Eldest brother of Charles Waterhouse above.
Waterhouse Willie, Wogan Edward, Woolley James S, Handford Joseph N.
GrandFather: Isaac Robinson
Father: James Robinson
Rifleman Hughtred Hall Robinson
Mother: Annie Elizabeth Hall