St Mary Magdalene's Church, Adlestrop

On 14 Apr 1905 Henry Pitt Cholmondeley 1820-1905 (84) died. He was buried at St Mary Magdalene's Church, Adlestrop.

On 24 Aug 1906 Mary Legh 1828-1906 (78) died. She was buried at St Mary Magdalene's Church, Adlestrop.

Badminton House, Badminton

My Recollections by Adeline Horsey Countess Cardigan 1824-1915 Chapter V: Country House Visits. From Badminton we went on a visit to Lord Forester at Willey Park, Shropshire, where I met Lady Jersey (72) and her daughter, Lady Clementina Villiers (34).
Lady Jersey was the greatest grande dame in London Society, and her house in Berkeley Square was the centre of the Tory party. She knew all the artistic and literary celebrities of the day, and her popularity was most remarkable. Lady Clementina Villiers (34) was a beautiful and accomplished girl, and everybody loved her. Once when some one said to her father (84) that " no one was perfect," Lord Jersey (84) replied : " There is one who is perfect — there is Clementina (34)." Many suitors proposed for her, a most persistent one being the Duke d'Ossuna, a grandee of Spain, and an immensely rich man. He must have been deeply in love with the beautiful English girl, for he used to keep many drawings and portraits of Lady Clementina in his palace at Madrid.
"Those whom the gods love die young," and so it was with Clementina Villiers ; she was taken ill during a visit to Germany with her mother and only returned to England to die..
Her portraits were in all the " Books of Beauty " of the day, but although they faithfully portray her perfect features, they cannot convey the beauty of colour and changing expression that were her greatest charms.

In 1899 Henry Charles Fitzroy Somerset 8th Duke Beaufort 1824-1899 (75) died at Badminton House, Badminton. He was buried at St Michael and all Angels Church, Badminton. His son Henry Adelbert Wellington Fitzroy 9th Duke Beaufort 1847-1924 (51) succeeded 9th Duke Beaufort (1C 1682). Louise Emily Harford 9th Duchess Beaufort by marriage 9th Duchess Beaufort (1C 1682).

On 24 Nov 1924 Henry Adelbert Wellington Fitzroy 9th Duke Beaufort 1847-1924 (77) died at Badminton House, Badminton. He was buried at St Michael and all Angels Church, Badminton. His son Henry Hugh Arthur Fitzroy Somerset 10th Duke Beaufort 1900-1984 (24) succeeded 10th Duke Beaufort (1C 1682).

On 05 Feb 1984 Henry Hugh Arthur Fitzroy Somerset 10th Duke Beaufort 1900-1984 (83) died at Badminton House, Badminton without issue. He was buried at St Michael and all Angels Church, Badminton. His first-cousin twice-removed David Fitzroy 11th Duke Beaufort succeeded 11th Duke Beaufort (1C 1682).

My Recollections by Adeline Horsey Countess Cardigan 1824-1915 Chapter V: Country House Visits. From Cowes we went to stay with the Ailesburys at Savernake, and then to Badminton, where the Beauforts had a large family party. The church was attached to the house, and one actually walked out of the library into the Parish Church, where the roomy Beaufort pew was well warmed by a fire. I remember going with the Duchess, my mother, and Lord Cantelupe to see Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, a most interesting but very uncomfortable draughty old place. I afterwards heard that Colonel Berkeley, whose name figured in certain scandals of the Regency, had spent much of his time there with the numerous frail ladies who found him irresistible.

St Michael and all Angels Church, Badminton

On 24 Apr 1714 Henry Somerset 2nd Duke Beaufort 1684-1714 (30) died. He was buried at St Michael and all Angels Church, Badminton. His son Henry Somerset 3rd Duke Beaufort 1707-1745 (7) succeeded 3rd Duke Beaufort (1C 1682).

On 26 Feb 1745 Henry Somerset 3rd Duke Beaufort 1707-1745 (37) died. He was buried at St Michael and all Angels Church, Badminton. His brother Charles Noel Somerset 4th Duke Beaufort 1709-1756 (35) succeeded 4th Duke Beaufort (1C 1682).

On 28 Oct 1756 Charles Noel Somerset 4th Duke Beaufort 1709-1756 (47) died. He was buried at St Michael and all Angels Church, Badminton. His son Henry Somerset 5th Duke Beaufort 1744-1803 (12) succeeded 5th Duke Beaufort (1C 1682).

On 11 Oct 1803 Henry Somerset 5th Duke Beaufort 1744-1803 (58) died. He was buried at St Michael and all Angels Church, Badminton. His son Henry Charles Somerset 6th Duke Beaufort 1766-1835 (36) succeeded 6th Duke Beaufort (1C 1682). Charlotte Sophia Leveson-Gower 6th Duchess Beaufort 1771-1854 (32) by marriage 6th Duchess Beaufort (1C 1682).

In 1878 Henry Somerset 1st Duke Beaufort 1629-1700 was buried at St Michael and all Angels Church, Badminton.

In 1899 Henry Charles Fitzroy Somerset 8th Duke Beaufort 1824-1899 (75) died at Badminton House, Badminton. He was buried at St Michael and all Angels Church, Badminton. His son Henry Adelbert Wellington Fitzroy 9th Duke Beaufort 1847-1924 (51) succeeded 9th Duke Beaufort (1C 1682). Louise Emily Harford 9th Duchess Beaufort by marriage 9th Duchess Beaufort (1C 1682).

On 24 Nov 1924 Henry Adelbert Wellington Fitzroy 9th Duke Beaufort 1847-1924 (77) died at Badminton House, Badminton. He was buried at St Michael and all Angels Church, Badminton. His son Henry Hugh Arthur Fitzroy Somerset 10th Duke Beaufort 1900-1984 (24) succeeded 10th Duke Beaufort (1C 1682).

On 05 Feb 1984 Henry Hugh Arthur Fitzroy Somerset 10th Duke Beaufort 1900-1984 (83) died at Badminton House, Badminton without issue. He was buried at St Michael and all Angels Church, Badminton. His first-cousin twice-removed David Fitzroy 11th Duke Beaufort succeeded 11th Duke Beaufort (1C 1682).

Church of St Mary's, Berkeley

In 1425 Henry Ferrers 1394-1425 (31) died at Church of St Mary's, Berkeley.

On 26 Nov 1613 Henry Berkeley 7th Baron Berkeley 1534-1613 (79) died. He was buried at Church of St Mary's, Berkeley. His grandson George Berkeley 8th Baron Berkeley 1601-1658 (12) succeeded 8th Baron Berkeley (2C 1421).

On 30 Mar 1786 Frederick Augustus Berkeley 5th Earl Berkeley 1745-1810 (41) and Mary Cole were married at Church of St Mary's, Berkeley by the Vicar. The marriage was kept secret until the couple were married again at Lambeth. The absence of evidence led to subsequent issues with inheritance with the couple's fist six children effectively being illegitimate and the couple's children after the Lambeth marriage being legitimate and eligible to inherit.

Berkeley Castle, Berkeley

Around 1170 Thomas Berkeley 4th Baron Berkeley 1170-1243 was born to Maurice Berkeley 2nd Baron Berkeley 1120-1190 (50) and Alice Berkeley Baroness Berkeley 1135-1190 (35) at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley.

On 16 Jun 1190 Maurice Berkeley 2nd Baron Berkeley 1120-1190 (70) died at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley. He was buried at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley. His son Robert Berkeley 3rd Baron Berkeley 1165-1220 (25) succeeded 3rd Baron Berkeley (Feudal).

In 1218 Maurice Berkeley 5th Baron Berkeley 1218-1281 was born to Thomas Berkeley 4th Baron Berkeley 1170-1243 (48) and Joan Somery Baroness Berkeley 1195-1276 (23) at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley.

On 29 Nov 1243 Thomas Berkeley 4th Baron Berkeley 1170-1243 (73) died at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley. He was buried at St Augustine's Abbey, Bristol. His son Maurice Berkeley 5th Baron Berkeley 1218-1281 (25) succeeded 5th Baron Berkeley (Feudal). Isabella Plantagenet Baroness Berkeley by marriage Baroness Berkeley (Feudal).

On 23 Jul 1245 Thomas Berkeley 6th Baron Berkeley 1245-1321 was born to Maurice Berkeley 5th Baron Berkeley 1218-1281 (27) and Isabella Plantagenet Baroness Berkeley at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley.

Around 1268 Alice Berkeley 1268-1290 was born to Thomas Berkeley 6th Baron Berkeley 1245-1321 (22) and Joan Ferrers Baroness Berkeley -1309 at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley.

In Apr 1271 Maurice Berkeley 7th Baron Berkeley 1271-1326 was born to Thomas Berkeley 6th Baron Berkeley 1245-1321 (25) and Joan Ferrers Baroness Berkeley -1309 at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley.

In 1320 Maurice Berkeley 8th Baron Berkeley 1320-1368 was born to Thomas Rich Berkeley 8th Baron Berkeley 1296-1361 (24) and Margaret Mortimer Baroness Berkeley 1304-1337 (16) at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley.

The Chronicles of Froissart Chapter XII - How that sir Hugh Spencer the elder and the earl of Arundel were judged to death. WHEN the queen (31) and her barons and all her company were lodged at their ease, then they besieged the castle as near as they might. The queen (31) caused sir Hugh Spencer (65) the elder and the earl of Arundel (20) to be brought forth before Edward her son (13) and all the barons that were there present, and said how that she (31) and her son (13) should take right and law on them according to their deserts. Then sir Hugh Spencer (65) said, `Madam, God be to you a good judge and give you good judgment ,1 and if we cannot have it in this world, I pray God we may have it in another.' Then stept forth Sir Thomas Wake (29), a good knight and marshal of the host, and there openly he recounted their deeds in writing, and then turned him to another ancient knight to the intent that he should bring him on that case fauty, and to declare what should be done with such persons, and what judgment they should have for such causes. Then the said knight counselled with other barons and knights, and so reported their opinions, the which was, how they had well deserved death for divers horrible deeds, the which they have commised, for all the trespass rehearsed before to justify to be of truth ; wherefore they have deserved for the diversities of their trespasses to have judgment in three divers manners-first, to be drawn, and after to be headed, and then to be hanged on the gibbet. This in likewise as they were judged so it was done and executed before the castle of Bristow in the sight of the king and of sir Hugh Spencer the younger (65). This judgment was done in the year of our Lord MCCCXXVI., on Saint Denis' day in October [Note. Saint Denis' day is 09 Oct not 27 Oct?]. And after this execution the king (42) and the young Spencer (40), seeing themselves thus besieged in this mischief, and knew no comfort that might come to them, in a morning betimes they two with a small company entered into a little vessel behind the castle, thinking to have fled to the country of Wales. But they were eleven days in the ship, and enforced it to sail as much as they might; but whatsoever they did, the wind was every day so contrary to them by the will of God, that every day once or twice they were ever brought again within a quarter of a mile to the same castle. At the last it fortuned, sir Henry Beaumont (46), son to the viscount Beaumont in England, entered into a barge and certain company with him, and spied this vessel and rowed after him so long that the ship wherein the king}{king (42) was could not flee fast before them, but finally they were overtaken, and so brought again to the town of Bristow and delivered to the queen (31) and her son (13) as prisoners. Thus it befell of this high and hardy enterprise of sir John of Hainault (38) and his company. For when they departed and entered into their ships at Dordrecht, they were but three hundred men of arms ; and thus by their help and the lords in England, the queen Isabel conquered again all her estate and dignity, and put unto execution all her enemies, whereof all the most part of the realm were right joyous, without it were a few persons such as were favourable to sir Hugh Spencer (40) and of his part. And when the king (42) and sir Hugh Spencer (40) were brought to Bristow by the said sir Henry Beaumont, the king (42) was then sent by the counsel of all the barons and knights to the strong castle of Berkeley, and put under good keeping and honest, and there were ordained people of estate about him, such as knew right well what they ought to do ; but they were straitly commanded that they should in no wise suffer him to pass out of the castle. And sir Hugh Spencer (40) was delivered to sir Thomas Wake (29), marshal of the host. And after that the queen (31) departed and all her host toward London, which was the chief city of England, and so rid forth on their journeys, and sir Thomas Wake (29) caused sir Hugh Spencer (40) to be fast bound on the least and leanest 2 horse of all the host, and caused him to wear on a tabard such as traitors and thieves were wont to wear.

On 05 Apr 1327 King Edward II of England (42) was imprisoned at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley.

Death of Edward II

On 21 Sep 1327 King Edward II of England (43) was murdered at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley. There is speculation as to the manner of his death, and as to whether he died at all. Some believe he may have lived the rest of his life in Europe.

On 05 Jan 1352 Thomas Berkeley 9th Baron Berkeley, 3rd Baron Lisle 1352-1417 was born to Maurice Berkeley 8th Baron Berkeley 1320-1368 (32) and Elizabeth Despencer Baroness Berkeley 1325-1389 (27) at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley.

On 27 Oct 1361 Thomas Rich Berkeley 8th Baron Berkeley 1296-1361 (65) died at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley. His son Maurice Berkeley 8th Baron Berkeley 1320-1368 (41) succeeded 8th Baron Berkeley (Feudal), 4th Baron Berkeley (1C 1295).

In 1394 James Berkeley 1st Baron Berkeley 1394-1463 was born to James Berkeley 1355-1405 (39) and Elizabeth Bluet 1358-1420 at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley.

In 1426 William Berkeley 1st Marquess Berkeley 1426-1492 was born to James Berkeley 1st Baron Berkeley 1394-1463 (32) and Isabel Mowbray Baroness Berkeley 1400- at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley.

In 1435 Maurice Berkeley 3rd Baron Berkeley 1435-1506 was born to James Berkeley 1st Baron Berkeley 1394-1463 (41) and Isabel Mowbray Baroness Berkeley 1400- at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley.

In 1452 John Talbot 1st Viscount Lisle 1426-1453 (26) stormed and took James Berkeley 1st Baron Berkeley 1394-1463 (58) and his sons prisoner at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley.

On 22 Oct 1463 James Berkeley 1st Baron Berkeley 1394-1463 (69) died at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley. He was buried at St Augustine's Abbey, Bristol. His son William Berkeley 1st Marquess Berkeley 1426-1492 (37) succeeded 2nd Baron Berkeley (2C 1421).

On Sep 1506 Maurice Berkeley 3rd Baron Berkeley 1435-1506 (71) died at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley. He was buried at St Augustine's Abbey, Bristol. His son Maurice Berkeley 4th Baron Berkeley 1467-1523 (39) succeeded 4th Baron Berkeley (2C 1421).

Around 1511 Mary Berkeley 1511-1586 was born to James Berkeley of Thornbury 1472-1515 (38) and Susan Fitzalan at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley.

On 10 Oct 1857 Colonel William Berkeley 1st Earl Fitzhardinge 1786-1857 (70) died at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley. Earl Fitzhardinge and Baron Segrave (3C 1831) extinct.

My Recollections by Adeline Horsey Countess Cardigan 1824-1915 Chapter V: Country House Visits. From Cowes we went to stay with the Ailesburys at Savernake, and then to Badminton, where the Beauforts had a large family party. The church was attached to the house, and one actually walked out of the library into the Parish Church, where the roomy Beaufort pew was well warmed by a fire. I remember going with the Duchess, my mother, and Lord Cantelupe to see Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, a most interesting but very uncomfortable draughty old place. I afterwards heard that Colonel Berkeley, whose name figured in certain scandals of the Regency, had spent much of his time there with the numerous frail ladies who found him irresistible.

Nibley Green, Berkeley

Battle of Nibley Green

On 20 Mar 1470 the army of William Berkeley 1st Marquess Berkeley 1426-1492 (44) including Maurice Berkeley 3rd Baron Berkeley 1435-1506 (35) defeated the army of Thomas Talbot 2nd Viscount Lisle 1449-1470 (21) at Nibley Green, Berkeley.
Thomas Talbot 2nd Viscount Lisle 1449-1470 (21) was killed. His sister Elizabeth Talbot Viscountess Lisle -1487 succeeded 3rd Baron Lisle (4C 1444).

Northwick Park, Blockley

In 1683 James Rushout 1st Baronet Rushout Northwick Park 1644-1698 (38) bought Northwick Park, Blockley.

Bristol Castle, Bristol

In 1184 Eleanor Plantagenet 1184-1241 was born to Geoffrey Plantagenet 2nd Duke Brittany 1158-1186 (25) and Constance Penthièvre Duchess Brittany 1161-1201 (23) at Bristol Castle, Bristol.

In 1241 Eleanor Plantagenet 1184-1241 (57) died at Bristol Castle, Bristol. She was buried at Amesbury Abbey.

In 1287 Llewellyn ap Dafydd Aberffraw 1267-1287 (20) died at Bristol Castle, Bristol.

In 1307 Bartholomew Badlesmere 1st Baron Badlesmere 1275-1322 (31) was appointed Governor of Bristol Castle.

The Chronicles of Froissart Chapter XI - How the queen of England besieged the king her husband in the town of Bristow. Oct 1326. AND then this tiding spread about the realm so much, that at the last it came to the knowledge of the lords by whom the queen (31) was called again into England. And they apparelled them in all haste to come to Edward (13) her son, whom they would have to their sovereign lord. And the first that came and gave them most comfort was Henry earl of Lancaster (45) with the wry neck, called Tort Col, who was brother to Thomas earl of Lancaster, beheaded as ye have heard herebefore, who was a good knight and greatly recommended, as ye shall hear after in this history. This earl Henry (45) came to the queen (31) with great company of men of war, and after him came from one part and other earls, barons, knights and squires, with so much people that they thought them clean out of perils, and always increased their power as they went forward. Then they took counsel among them that they should ride straight to the town of Bristow, whereas the king (42) was, and with him the Spencers. The which was a good town and a strong, and well closed, standing on a good port of the sea, and a strong castle, the sea beating round about it. And therein was the king (42) and Sir Hugh Spencer the elder (65), who was about ninety of age, and Sir Hugh Spencer (40) his son, who was chief governour of the king (42) and counselled him in all his evil deeds. Also there was the earl of Arundel (20), who had wedded the daughter (14) of sir Hugh Spencer (40), and di at Bristow, and besieged the town round about as near as they might: and the king (42) and sir Hugh Spencer the younger (40) held them in the castle, and the old sir Hugh Spencer (65) and the earl of Arundel (20) held them in the town. And when the people of the town saw the great power that the queen (31) was of (for almost all England was of her accord), and perceived what peril and danger evidently they were in, they took counsel among themselves and determined that they would yield up the town to the queen (31), so that their lives and goods might be saved. And so they sent to treat with the queen and her council in this matter ; but the queen nor her council would not agree thereto without she might do with sir Hugh Spencer (65) and with the earl of Arundel (20) what it pleased her. When the people of the town saw they could have no peace otherwise, nor save the town nor their goods nor their lives, in that distress they accorded to the queen (31) and opened the gates, so that the queen (31) and sir John of Hainault (38), and all her barons, knights and squires, entered into the town and took their lodgings within, as many as might, and the residue without. Then sir Hugh Spencer (65) and the earl of Arundel (20) were taken and brought before the queen (31), to do her pleasure with them. Then there was brought to the queen her own children, John her son (10) and her two daughters [Note. Eleanor of Woodstock Plantagenet 1318-1355 (8) and Joan of the Tower Queen Consort Scotland 1321-1362 (5)], the which were found there in the keeping of the said sir Hugh Spencer (65), whereof the queen had great joy, for she had not seen them long 'before. Then the king (42) might have great sorrow and sir Hugh Spencer the younger (40), who were fast enclosed in the strong castle, and the most part of all the realm turned to the queen's part and to Edward}{Edward (13) her eldest son.

The Chronicles of Froissart Chapter XII - How that sir Hugh Spencer the elder and the earl of Arundel were judged to death. WHEN the queen (31) and her barons and all her company were lodged at their ease, then they besieged the castle as near as they might. The queen (31) caused sir Hugh Spencer (65) the elder and the earl of Arundel (20) to be brought forth before Edward her son (13) and all the barons that were there present, and said how that she (31) and her son (13) should take right and law on them according to their deserts. Then sir Hugh Spencer (65) said, `Madam, God be to you a good judge and give you good judgment ,1 and if we cannot have it in this world, I pray God we may have it in another.' Then stept forth Sir Thomas Wake (29), a good knight and marshal of the host, and there openly he recounted their deeds in writing, and then turned him to another ancient knight to the intent that he should bring him on that case fauty, and to declare what should be done with such persons, and what judgment they should have for such causes. Then the said knight counselled with other barons and knights, and so reported their opinions, the which was, how they had well deserved death for divers horrible deeds, the which they have commised, for all the trespass rehearsed before to justify to be of truth ; wherefore they have deserved for the diversities of their trespasses to have judgment in three divers manners-first, to be drawn, and after to be headed, and then to be hanged on the gibbet. This in likewise as they were judged so it was done and executed before the castle of Bristow in the sight of the king and of sir Hugh Spencer the younger (65). This judgment was done in the year of our Lord MCCCXXVI., on Saint Denis' day in October [Note. Saint Denis' day is 09 Oct not 27 Oct?]. And after this execution the king (42) and the young Spencer (40), seeing themselves thus besieged in this mischief, and knew no comfort that might come to them, in a morning betimes they two with a small company entered into a little vessel behind the castle, thinking to have fled to the country of Wales. But they were eleven days in the ship, and enforced it to sail as much as they might; but whatsoever they did, the wind was every day so contrary to them by the will of God, that every day once or twice they were ever brought again within a quarter of a mile to the same castle. At the last it fortuned, sir Henry Beaumont (46), son to the viscount Beaumont in England, entered into a barge and certain company with him, and spied this vessel and rowed after him so long that the ship wherein the king}{king (42) was could not flee fast before them, but finally they were overtaken, and so brought again to the town of Bristow and delivered to the queen (31) and her son (13) as prisoners. Thus it befell of this high and hardy enterprise of sir John of Hainault (38) and his company. For when they departed and entered into their ships at Dordrecht, they were but three hundred men of arms ; and thus by their help and the lords in England, the queen Isabel conquered again all her estate and dignity, and put unto execution all her enemies, whereof all the most part of the realm were right joyous, without it were a few persons such as were favourable to sir Hugh Spencer (40) and of his part. And when the king (42) and sir Hugh Spencer (40) were brought to Bristow by the said sir Henry Beaumont, the king (42) was then sent by the counsel of all the barons and knights to the strong castle of Berkeley, and put under good keeping and honest, and there were ordained people of estate about him, such as knew right well what they ought to do ; but they were straitly commanded that they should in no wise suffer him to pass out of the castle. And sir Hugh Spencer (40) was delivered to sir Thomas Wake (29), marshal of the host. And after that the queen (31) departed and all her host toward London, which was the chief city of England, and so rid forth on their journeys, and sir Thomas Wake (29) caused sir Hugh Spencer (40) to be fast bound on the least and leanest 2 horse of all the host, and caused him to wear on a tabard such as traitors and thieves were wont to wear.

Lords Appellant

In 1387 Richard Mitford Bishop -1407 was arrested by Lords Appellant and imprisoned in Bristol Castle, Bristol. He was then imprisoned in the Tower of London. Thereafter he was released without charge..

Execution of Richard II's Favourites

On 28 Jul 1399 William Scrope 1st Earl Wiltshire 1350-1399 (49) was captured at Bristol Castle, Bristol.

On 29 Jul 1399 William Scrope 1st Earl Wiltshire 1350-1399 (49), Henry Green 1347-1399 (52) and John Bussy -1399 were beheaded at Bristol Castle, Bristol.

On 01 Apr 1616 George Chaworth 1st Viscount Chaworth 1554-1639 (62) was appointed Constable Bristol Castle.

On 03 Aug 1643 Chichester Wrey 3rd Baronet Wrey 1628-1668 (15) was knighted by Charles I King England, Scotland and Ireland 1600-1649 (42) at Bristol Castle, Bristol.

Llewellyn ap Dafydd Aberffraw 1267-1287 was imprisoned at Bristol Castle, Bristol.

Owain ap Dafydd Aberffraw 1275-1325 was imprisoned at Bristol Castle, Bristol. He was buried in the nearby Dominican church (now known as Quakers Friars). His burial was paid for by King Edward I.

Bristol Cathedral

On 29 Nov 1243 Thomas Berkeley 4th Baron Berkeley 1170-1243 (73) died at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley. He was buried at St Augustine's Abbey, Bristol. His son Maurice Berkeley 5th Baron Berkeley 1218-1281 (25) succeeded 5th Baron Berkeley (Feudal). Isabella Plantagenet Baroness Berkeley by marriage Baroness Berkeley (Feudal).

On 22 May 1276 Joan Somery Baroness Berkeley 1195-1276 (81) died at St Augustine's Abbey, Bristol.

On 04 Apr 1281 Maurice Berkeley 5th Baron Berkeley 1218-1281 (63) died at Thornbury. He was buried at St Augustine's Abbey, Bristol. His son Thomas Berkeley 6th Baron Berkeley 1245-1321 (35) succeeded 6th Baron Berkeley (Feudal). Joan Ferrers Baroness Berkeley -1309 by marriage Baroness Berkeley (Feudal).

On 23 Jul 1321 Thomas Berkeley 6th Baron Berkeley 1245-1321 (76) died at St Augustine's Abbey, Bristol. His son Maurice Berkeley 7th Baron Berkeley 1271-1326 (50) succeeded 7th Baron Berkeley (Feudal), 2nd Baron Berkeley (1C 1295). Isabella Clare Baroness Berkeley 1262-1333 (59) by marriage Baroness Berkeley (Feudal).

On 31 May 1326 Maurice Berkeley 7th Baron Berkeley 1271-1326 (55) died at Wallingford Castle. He was buried at St Augustine's Abbey, Bristol. His son Thomas Rich Berkeley 8th Baron Berkeley 1296-1361 (30) succeeded 8th Baron Berkeley (Feudal), 3rd Baron Berkeley (1C 1295). Margaret Mortimer Baroness Berkeley 1304-1337 (22) by marriage Baroness Berkeley (Feudal).

On 22 Oct 1463 James Berkeley 1st Baron Berkeley 1394-1463 (69) died at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley. He was buried at St Augustine's Abbey, Bristol. His son William Berkeley 1st Marquess Berkeley 1426-1492 (37) succeeded 2nd Baron Berkeley (2C 1421).

On Sep 1506 Maurice Berkeley 3rd Baron Berkeley 1435-1506 (71) died at Berkeley Castle, Berkeley. He was buried at St Augustine's Abbey, Bristol. His son Maurice Berkeley 4th Baron Berkeley 1467-1523 (39) succeeded 4th Baron Berkeley (2C 1421).

On 05 Nov 1552 George Carew Archdeacon Totnes, Archdeacon Exeter 1498-1583 (54) was appointed Dean Bristol.

In 1558 George Carew Archdeacon Totnes, Archdeacon Exeter 1498-1583 (60) was appointed Dean Bristol.

On 13 Nov 1589 Richard Fletcher Bishop 1545-1596 (44) was elected Bishop of Bristol.

On 14 Dec 1589 Richard Fletcher Bishop 1545-1596 (44) was consecrated Bishop of Bristol.

On 10 Feb 1633 George Coke 1570-1646 (62) was consecrated Bishop of Bristol.

On 12 Aug 1684 John Lake Bishop 1624-1689 (60) was translated Bishop of Bristol.

In 1685 Jonathan Trelawny Bishop 3rd Baronet 1650-1721 (34) was appointed Bishop of Bristol.

On 19 Oct 1738 Joseph Butler Bishop 1692-1792 (46) was elected Bishop of Bristol.

On 03 Dec 1738 Joseph Butler Bishop 1692-1792 (46) was consecrated Bishop of Bristol at Lambeth Palace.

In 1782 Lewis Bagot Bishop of Bristol, Bishop of Norwich, Bishop St Asaph 1740-1802 (41) was appointed Bishop of Bristol.

On 03 Jun 1793 Spencer Madan Bishop 1729-1813 (64) was consecrated Bishop of Bristol.

On 11 May 1794 Reginald Courtenay Bishop of Bristol, Bishop of Exeter 1741-1803 (52) was consecrated as Bishop of Bristol.

In 1834 Joseph Allen Bishop 1770-1845 (64) was appointed Bishop of Bristol.

In 1892 Hemming Robeson was appointed Archdeacon Bristol which post he held until 1904.

Bristol Grammar School, Bristol

Around 1767 Benjamin Hobhouse 1st Baronet Hobhouse 1757-1831 (10) educated at Bristol Grammar School, Bristol.

Clifton, Bristol

On 10 Oct 1794 Richard Robinson 1st Baron Rokeby 1708-1794 (86) died at Clifton, Bristol. His half third-cousin Matthew Robinson 2nd Baron Rokeby 1713-1800 (81) succeeded 2nd Baron Rokeby.

St Thomas Parish, Bristol

On 23 Apr 1621 Admiral William Penn 1621-1670 was born in St Thomas Parish, Bristol.

Leckhampton, Cheltenham

On 17 Nov 1845 Salusbury Pryce Davenport 1778-1845 (66) died at Cheltenham. He was buried at Leckhampton, Cheltenham.

Oakley Grove, Cirencester

On 06 Aug 1794 Henry Bathurst 2nd Earl Bathurst Sussex 1714-1794 (80) died at Oakley Grove, Cirencester. His son Henry Bathurst 3rd Earl Bathurst Sussex 1762-1834 (32) succeeded 3rd Earl Bathurst Sussex. Georgiana Lennox Countess Bathurst Sussex 1765-1841 (28) by marriage Countess Bathurst Sussex.

On 25 May 1866 Henry George Bathurst 4th Earl Bathurst Sussex 1790-1866 (76) died at Oakley Grove, Cirencester. His brother William Lennox Bathurst 5th Earl Bathurst Sussex 1791-1878 (75) succeeded 5th Earl Bathurst Sussex.

Clearwell Court, Clearwell

In 1727 Thomas Wyndham 1686-1752 (41) commissioned the building of Clearwell Court, Clearwell.

Hinton Hill, Dyrham

Battle of Dyrham

In 577 Ceawlin King Wessex -592 and his son Cuthwine 565- won a major victory over the Britons at the Battle of Dyrham Hinton Hill, Dyrham. The victory of resulted in the capture of Gloucester, Cirencester and Bath.
Coinmail Briton -577, Condidan Briton -577 and Farinmail Briton -577 were killed.

Church of St John the Baptist, Elmore

In Nov 1695 John Guise 2nd Baronet Guise 1654-1695 (41) died of smallpox. He was buried in Church of St John the Baptist, Elmore.

Abbot's Wood, Forest of Dean

In 1227 King Henry III (19) gave Abbot's Woods to Flaxby Abbey.

Flaxley Abbey, Forest of Dean

In 1151 Roger Fitzmiles 2nd Earl Hereford 1124-1155 (26) founded Flaxley Abbey, Forest of Dean believed to be at the location where his father Miles Gloucester 1st Earl Hereford -1143 died.

In 1151 Roger Fitzmiles 2nd Earl Hereford 1124-1155 (26) founded the Cistercia Flaxby Abbey on the spot where his father Miles Gloucester 1st Earl Hereford -1143 had been accidentally kiled whilst hunting. The Monks came from Bordesley Abbey.

In 1227 King Henry III (19) gave Abbot's Woods to Flaxby Abbey.

In 1353 King Edward III England (40) granted the income from the rents and profits of the lands of the Forest of Dean to Flaxby Abbey.

Dissolution of the Monasteries

On 04 Sep 1536 Flaxby Abbey was dissolved as part of the Dissolution of the Monasteries.

On 21 Mar 1537 Flaxby Abbey was granted to William Kingston KG 1476-1540 (61).

In 1945 Victoria Mary Teck Queen Consort England 1867-1953 (77) visited Flaxby Abbey.

Gloucester Abbey, Gloucester

Around 1125 Bernard Neufmarché 1050-1125 (75) was buried at Gloucester Abbey, Gloucester.

Gloucester Cathedral

Death of Robert Curthouse

On 03 Feb 1134 Robert Curthose Normandy III Duke Normandy 1051-1134 (83) died at Cardiff Castle having spent twenty-eight years in captivity. He was buried at Gloucester Cathedral.

Gloucester Coronation of Henry III

On 28 Oct 1216 Henry III King England 1207-1272 (9) was crowned III King England: Plantagenet Angevin at Gloucester Cathedral during the Gloucester Coronation of Henry III at which Cardinal Guala Bicchieri 1150-1227 (66) presided, Sylvester Bishop of Worcester -1218 and Simon Apulia Bishop of Exeter -1223 anointed the King. The coronation took place in Gloucester since London was at the time held by rebels. John Monmouth 1182-1248 (34) was present.

After 21 Sep 1327 King Edward II of England was buried at Gloucester Cathedral.

Before 16 Oct 1486 Bishop Robert Morton 1435-1497 was appointed Archdeacon of Gloucester Cathedral.

In 1616 William Laud Archbishop of Canterbury 1573-1645 (42) was appointed Dean of Gloucester Cathedral.

John Evelyn's Diary 1654 July. 31 Jul 1654. Taking leave of Cadenham, where we had been long and nobly entertained, we went a compass into Leicestershire, where dwelt another relation of my wife's (19); for I indeed made these excursions to show her the most considerable parts of her native country, who, from her childhood, had lived altogether in France, as well as for my own curiosity and information.
About two miles before coming to Gloucester, we have a prospect from woody hills into a most goodly vale and country. Gloucester is a handsome city, considerable for the church and. Monuments. The minster is indeed a noble fabric. The whispering gallery is rare, being through a passage of twenty-five yards in a many-angled cloister, and was, I suppose, either to show the skill of the architect, or some invention of a cunning priest, who, standing unseen in a Recess in the middle of the chapel, might hear whatever was spoken at either end. This is above the choir, in which lies buried King Stephen under a. Monument of Irish oak, not ill carved considering the age. The new library is a noble though a private design. I was likewise pleased with the Severn gliding so sweetly by it. The Duke's house, the castle works, are now almost quite dismantled; nor yet without sad thoughts did I see the town, considering how fatal the siege had been a few years before to our good King.

Before Dec 1661 William Nicholson Bishop 1591-1672 was consecrated Bishop of Gloucester.

In 1672 John Pritchett Bishop -1681 was appointed Bishop of Gloucester.

In 1673 Robert Frampton Bishop 1622-1708 (50) was appointed Dean of Gloucester Cathedral.

John Evelyn's Diary 1676 February. 27 Feb 1676. Dr. Pritchard, Bishop of Gloucester, preached at Whitehall, on Isaiah v. 5, very allegorically, according to his manner, yet very gravely and wittily.

In 1691 Edward Fowler Bishop 1632-1714 (59) was appointed Bishop of Gloucester which position he held for life.

John Evelyn's Diary 1691 April. 19 Apr 1691. The Archbishop of Canterbury (74), and Bishops of Ely (53), Bath and Wells (53), Peterborough (63), Gloucester (69), and the rest who would not take the oaths to King William (40), were now displaced; and in their rooms, Dr. Tillotson (60), Dean of St. Paul's, was made Archbishop: Patrick (64) removed from Chichester to Ely; Cumberland (59) to Gloucester. Note. A mistake. Edward Fowler Bishop 1632-1714 (59) was made Bishop of Gloucester. Richard Cumberland Bishop 1631-1718 (59) was made Bishop Peterborough.

In 1779 James Yorke Bishop of St David's, Bishop of Gloucester, Bishop of Ely 1730-1808 (48) was appointed Bishop of Gloucester.

In 1815 Henry Dudley Ryder Bishop 1777-1836 (37) was appointed Bishop of Gloucester.

Gloucester Castle, Gloucester

Gloucester Gaol, Gloucester

On 05 Dec 1746 Orlando Bridgeman 2nd Baronet Bridgeman 1678-1746 (68) died at Gloucester Gaol, Gloucester. He was buried at St Nicholas' Church, Gloucester.

Llanthony Secunda Priory, Gloucester

Around May 1136 Miles Gloucester 1st Earl Hereford -1143 founded Llanthony Secunda Priory, Gloucester, literally Llanthony Second, as a refuge for the monks of Llanthony Priory, Llanthony, Vale Ewyas, Monmouthshire, South-East Wales who were suffering repeated attacks from the Welsh.

After 24 Dec 1143 Sibyl Neufmarché Countess Hereford 1100-1143 died at Llanthony Secunda Priory, Gloucester where she had resided since her husband's death. She was buried in Llanthony Secunda Priory, Gloucester.

Around Nov 1155 Roger Fitzmiles 2nd Earl Hereford 1124-1155 (30) died. He was buried in Llanthony Secunda Priory, Gloucester. His brother Walter Fitzmiles Baron Bergavenny -1159 succeeded Sheriff of Gloucester.

On 12 Apr 1165 Henry Fitzmiles Baron Bergavenny -1165 was killed by Seisyll ap Dyfnwal Gwent -1175 at Arnold (Arnaullt) Castle, Llanover, Monmouthshire, South-East Wales. He buried at Llanthony Secunda Priory, Gloucester. His sister Bertha Gloucester Baroness Bramber 1130- succeeded 4th Baron Bergavenny (Feudal Creation). William Braose 3rd Baron Bramber 1135-1179 (50) jure uxoris 4th Baron Bergavenny.

On Oct 1165 Mahel Gloucester -1165 died at Bronllys Castle, Bronllys. He was buried at Llanthony Secunda Priory, Gloucester.

On 06 Apr 1197 Margaret Gloucester 1123-1197 (74) died. He was buried in Llanthony Secunda Priory, Gloucester.

In 1251 Eleanor Braose 1228-1251 (23) died. She was buried in Llanthony Secunda Priory, Gloucester.

On 24 Sep 1275 Humphrey Bohun 2nd Earl Hereford, 1st Earl Essex 1204-1275 (71) died at Kenilworth Castle. He was buried at Llanthony Secunda Priory, Gloucester. His grandson Humphrey Bohun 3rd Earl Hereford, 2nd Earl Essex 1249-1298 (26) succeeded 3rd Earl Hereford (6C 1199), 2nd Earl Essex (3C 1239).

On 28 May 1420 William Bourchier 1st Count Eu 1374-1420 (46) died at Troyes. He was buried at Llanthony Secunda Priory, Gloucester. His son Henry Bourchier 2nd Count Eu, 1st Earl Essex 1404-1483 (16) succeeded 2nd Count Eu.

In 1438 Anne of Gloucester Plantagenet Count Eu, Countess Stafford 1383-1438 (55) died. He was buried at Llanthony Secunda Priory, Gloucester.

Henry Bohun -1314 and Joan Plugenet were married. He was buried in Llanthony Secunda Priory, Gloucester.

St Nicholas' Church, Gloucester

On 05 Dec 1746 Orlando Bridgeman 2nd Baronet Bridgeman 1678-1746 (68) died at Gloucester Gaol, Gloucester. He was buried at St Nicholas' Church, Gloucester.

St Oswald's Minster, Gloucester

On 12 Jun 918 AethelflAed Wessex 870-918 (48) died at Tamworth. She was buried at St Oswald's Minster, Gloucester.

Death of King Edward Exile

On 17 Jul 924 Edward "Elder" King Anglo-Saxons 874-924 (50) died. He was buried in St Oswald's Minster, Gloucester. His son Aethelstan I King Anglo-Saxons, I King England 894-939 (30) succeeded King Anglo-Saxons. His son Aethelstan I King Anglo-Saxons, I King England 894-939 (30) succeeded I King Anglo-Saxons.

Goodrich Castle, Goodrich

On 24 Nov 1245 Walter Marshal 5th Earl Pembroke 1199-1245 (46) died at Goodrich Castle, Goodrich. His brother Anselm Marshal 6th Earl Pembroke 1208-1245 (37) succeeded 6th Earl Pembroke (2C 1199).

In 1332 Gilbert Talbot 3rd Baron Talbot 1332-1386 was born to Richard Talbot 2nd Baron Talbot 1305-1356 (27) and Elizabeth Comyn Baroness Talbot at Goodrich Castle, Goodrich.

Baderon Monmouth Lord Monmouth 1100-1176 undertook building works at Goodrich Castle, Goodrich.

Saint Nicholas Church, Hatherop

On 29 May 1709 Mary Blomer Baronetess Webb -1709 died. She was buried at Saint Nicholas Church, Hatherop.

Acton Court, Iron Acton

On 21 Aug 1535 Nicholas Poyntz 1510-1556 (25) visited by Henry VIII (44) and Anne Boleyn Queen Consort England (34) at Acton Court, Iron Acton.

King's Weston House, Kings Weston

On 11 Sep 1702 Robert Southwell 1635-1702 (66) died at King's Weston House, Kings Weston.

Malmesbury Abbey

In 675 Saint Aldhelm 639-709 was appointed Abbot Malmesbury.

Around 937 Aethelwine Wessex -937 was buried at Malmesbury Abbey.

Around 937 Aelfwine Wessex -937 was buried at Malmesbury Abbey.

Batsford Park, Moreton-in-the-Marsh

On 16 Jan 1830 John Freeman-Mitford 1st Baron Redesdale 1748-1830 (81) died at Batsford Park, Moreton-in-the-Marsh. His son John Freeman-Mitford 1st Baron Redesdale 1805-1886 (24) succeeded 1st Baron Redesdale of Redesdale in Northumberland.

Frampton Coterrel, Nympsfield

In 1458 Thomas Poyntz 1381-1458 (77) died at Frampton Coterrel, Nympsfield.

St Briavels Castle

In 1291 John Botetort 1st Baron Botetort 1265-1324 (26) was appointed Governor of St Briavels Castle.

Stowell Park, Stowell

Around 10 Jun 1722 John Grubyham Howe 1657-1722 (65) died at Stowell Park, Stowell.

Beverstone, Tetbury

Before 20 Mar 1413 John Berkeley 1361-1413 died at Beverstone, Tetbury.

Around Apr 1421 Richard Poynings 1400-1429 (21) and Eleanor Berkeley Countess Arundel 1382-1455 (39) were married at Beverstone, Tetbury.

Market Square, Tewkesbury

On 05 May 1471 Humphrey Tuchet 1434-1471 (37) was tried by John Howard 1st Duke Norfolk 1425-1485 (46) and Richard III King England 1452-1485 (18) (as Duke Gloucester) at Market Square, Tewkesbury.

Alveston, Thornbury

On 11 Feb 1266 Constance Tosny 1233-1266 (32) died at Alveston, Thornbury.

Guillaume Fitzwarin 1251- died at Alveston, Thornbury.

Thornbury Manor, Thornbury

In 1066 Beorhtric son of Aelfgar held the manor of Thornbury Manor, Thornbury.

Death of Jasper Tudor Duke Bedford

On 21 Dec 1495 Jasper Tudor 1st Duke Bedford 1431-1495 (64) died at Thornbury Manor without legitimate issue. He had been half-brother to Henry VI King England, II King France 1421-1471 and uncle to Henry VII King England and Ireland 1457-1509 (38) for whom he fought at the Battle of Bosworth and Battle of Stoke Field. He had lived in Brittany and France during the years when the House of York occupied the throne. He enjoyed the last ten years of his life as Duke Bedford. He had married Catherine Woodville (37) in November 1485, after the Battle of Bosworth. A somewhat curious choice she being the sister of the former queen Elizabeth Woodville. His name, Jasper, an enigma. It apparently means "Keeper of the Treasure" - it isn't clear what treasure is being referred to although there is speculation as to whether his and his brother Edmund's father was Owen Tudor 1400-1461.

Lemington, Todenham

In 1431 Richard Greville 1431- was born at Lemington, Todenham.

St George of England Church, Toddington

On 23 Apr 1686 Henrietta Marie Wentworth 6th Baroness Wentworth 1660-1686 (25) died. She was buried at St George of England Church, Toddington. Her aunt Anne Wentworth 7th Baroness Wentworth, Baroness Lovelace -1697 succeeded 7th Baron Wentworth.

On 20 Mar 1688 Frances Devereux 1659-1688 (29) died. He was buried at St George of England Church, Toddington.

Hailes Abbey, Winchcombe

On 15 Nov 1261 Sanchia Provence Queen Consort Germany 1228-1261 was buried at Hailes Abbey, Winchcombe.

Battle of Evesham

On 13 Mar 1271 Henry "Almain" Cornwall 1235-1271 (35) was murdered while attending mass at the Chiesa di San Silvestro, Viterbo, Lazio by his cousins Simon "Younger" Montfort 1240-1271 and Guy Montfort Count Nola 1244-1288 (27) in revenge for the deaths of their father Simon and older brother Henry at the Battle of Evesham. The deed is mentioned by Dante Alighieri some forty years after in the Divine Comedy who placed Guy de Montfort in the seventh circle of hell. Henry "Almain" Cornwall 1235-1271 (35) was buried in Hailes Abbey, Winchcombe.

On 02 Apr 1272 Richard Cornwall 1st Earl Cornwall 1209-1272 (63) died at Berkhamstead Castle, Berkhamstead. He was buried at Hailes Abbey, Winchcombe. His son Edmund "Almain" Cornwall 2nd Earl Cornwall 1249-1300 (22) succeeded 2nd Earl Cornwall (4C 1225). Margaret Clare Countess Cornwall by marriage Countess Cornwall (4C 1225).

On 25 Sep 1300 Edmund "Almain" Cornwall 2nd Earl Cornwall 1249-1300 (50) died. He was buried, heart and flesh, at Ashridge. His bones were interred at Hailes Abbey, Winchcombe during a service attended by Edward "Longshanks" I King England 1239-1307 (61).

Sudeley, Winchcombe

In 1496 Thomas Brydges 1496-1559 was born to Giles Brugge 6th Baron Chandos 1462-1511 (34) and Isabel Baynham Baroness Chandos 1475-1511 (21) at Sudeley, Winchcombe.