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5 days ago · Abstract. This chapter focuses on the reimagining of British historical memory by the Mortimers of Wigmore in the late fourteenth century. At this time, Roger Mortimer, 4th earl of March, became the presumptive heir to Richard II, prompting chroniclers at Wigmore Abbey to draw together a compilation of historical texts and genealogies, several of which are edited by the author for the first time.
2 days ago · Sir Rob. de Ufford, and the heirs male of his body, for his loyal service against Roger Mortimer Earl of March, and for want of such, to return to the Crown: it was then worth 100l. per annum; and in 1334, the King granted him a charter for free-warren here, and in all the lands and manors belonging to and held of this manor; and in all his ...
4 days ago · Edmund's son Roger, created Earl of March in 1328, was the well-known opponent of the Despensers; he was executed in 1330, when his manor of Stratfield Mortimer was granted as dower to Queen Philippa.
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She married in 1247 Roger Mortimer of Wigmore, who died in 1282 holding 6 yardlands in Charlton which passed to his son Edmund and grandson Roger, earl of March. After the earl's forfeiture and execution the Charlton estate was granted in 1346 to Richard Barnard, but the earl's grandson Roger, who was restored to his title and estates, held it ...
5 days ago · Barony of Wigmore/Mortimer: Roger Mortimer of Wigmore (1181–1214) Ralph de Mortimer (1227–1246) Roger Mortimer, 1st Baron Mortimer (1246–1308) Barony of Montgomery: William de Boell (1233–~1250) Barony of Knockin: John Lestrange (~1223–1269) Barony Mortimer de Chirk: Roger Mortimer de Chirk (~1275–1326) Barony of Cemais/Kemes
4 days ago · The Great Storm of 1287 ( Ack.40 ) In the 13th century, a series of storms occurred which had significant effects on the development of Romney Marsh. Storms occurred in 1236, 1250, 1252, 1271, 1287 and 1288 with the disastrous storm in 1287 having the greatest impact. The River Rother, flowing out to sea at New Romney, had been silting up for ...
5 days ago · By 1325, the relationship between the two had broken down (to use modern language) and Isabella had become involved with Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March. Isabella and Mortimer had been living in France from where they launched a successful invasion of England, forcing Edward to abdicate and allow his son to be crowned as his successor.
