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Hace 5 días · The Scrope family, whose name is inextricably linked to Bolton Castle, played a significant role in shaping English history during the medieval period. Originating from Normandy, the Scropes rose to prominence through a combination of military prowess, political savvy, and strategic marriages.
Hace 20 horas · His father, Sir Henry Scrope, had served as Chief Justice of the King’s Bench on occasions between 1317 and 1330. Richard 1st Baron Scrope of Bolton’s uncle, Geoffrey, also served as Chief Justice, four times, between 1324 and 1338. The Scrope family was therefore well connected and highly regarded within the legal profession.
Hace 1 día · The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded by Edward III of England in 1348. Dates shown are of nomination or installation; coloured rows indicate sovereigns, princes of Wales, medieval ladies, modern royal knights and ladies, and stranger knights and ladies, none of whom counts toward the 24-member limit.
Hace 3 días · Richard II attended the enthronement of Bishop Scrope in 1386 and spent Christmas 1397 at Lichfield.
Hace 5 días · Crofst (xi cent.). This parish comprises the townships of Croft, Dalton and part of Stapleton and the hamlets of Halnaby, Jolby and Walmire. Croft, Dalton and Stapleton lie close to the banks of the Tees and each tells its own tale of mediaeval warfare, of Scottish raids, and perhaps of Danish expeditions to harry the villages up the streams.
Hace 3 días · The communion plate comprises a cup with the hall mark of 1569 inscribed, 'The Parishe of Esthamsteid 1570,' a cover paten of the same date, a large basin or almsdish of 1659, engraved with the arms of the Trumbull family and inscribed, 'Cum aqua conspergebantur lustrali Juditha 18° Julii 1707, Gulielmus 13° Julii 1708, proles D. Gulielmi Trumbull Eq. aur. et honoratissimae D. Judithæ ...
Hace 5 días · Crest: — A trunk of a tree, Or, leafed, V. thereon a falcon rising, Arg. Brian, Brien, or Bryan, of Tor Bryan. — This ancient family was settled at Tor Bryan at a very early period. The heiress of an elder branch married Martin as before mentioned, but the male line was continued by younger sons.
