Chertsey seems to have been a marshy island surrounded by the river thames and its tributaries before the monks of the benedictine abbey embanked the water. Explore this cemetery for graves, information and tombstones for names in chertsey abbey defunct in chertsey, surrey, a find a grave cemetery. On her last journey in to chertsey, elizabeth foxs coffin was met at the foot of st. The town stands on the thames, with a station on the l. Note that the same name is not necessarily the same person. Apr 14, 2020 to the abbey also, belonged the privileges and profits arising from the holding of the two ancient fairs of chertsey. I first heard of the chertsey book barn around six or so weeks ago. The old coachworks chertsey has been in existance in one form or another for more than 60 years. Chertsey abbey, dedicated to st peter, was a benedictine monastery located at chertsey in the english county of surrey. Chertsey abbey, founded by erkenwald in the year 666, was the first religious house to be built in surrey. Dr euan roger and shurlock explore chertsey abbey, looking for clues about the history of this important anglosaxon monastery. Chertsey abbey, dedicated to st peter, was a benedictine monastery located at chertsey in the english county of surrey it was founded in 666 ad by saint erkenwald who was the first abbot, and from 675 ad the bishop of london.
Books and journals angell, s, the excavations upon the site of chertsey abbey, 1861, 1862 malden, h e, the victoria history of the county of surrey. The village was not recorded separately in the domesday book in 1086, but was included with chobham in the lands of chertsey abbey. It was still owned by the abbey in the 1086 domesday book. This exhibition looks at the history of chertsey abbey from its foundation in 666 to its dissolution in 1537. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building.
Chertsey abbey history on chobham website thanks to david stokes. Bernard cornwell obe born 23 february 1944 is an english author of historical novels. You are better off visiting the chertsey museum in windsor street which has the history of chertsey abbey built in the 9th century. Buy charters of chertsey abbey anglo saxon charters 1st edition by kelly, susan e. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
Chertsey itself is situated midway between weybridge and egham, and the town centre lies close to the site of the old abbey. In 6 walter of gloucester and hawisia his wife were holding the manor of beomond or bemond in chertsey. An existence of the past by wheeler, lucy from amazons fiction books store. The summary includes a brief description of the collections usually including the covering dates of the collection, the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection. I was promised books stacked as high as the ceiling so you literally have to weave between them, like a labyrinth and the tales turned out to be pretty darn accurate. Chertsey abbey in the domesday book the abbey of st peter of chertsey holds waddington, it was assessed at hides the abbey itself holds coulsdon, it was assessed at hides, the abbey itself holds sutton, it was assessed at hides the abbey itself holds cobham, it was assessed at 30 hides. Bisley was held of the abbey of chertsey until 27 when it was assigned to queen isabella as part of the manor of byfleet. There is a period of chertsey abbey s history that is remarkably well documented, thanks to one abbot who wrote prolifically about his daily life. Appears in 117 books from 18512006 page 212 the carucata, which is also to be interpreted the ploughland, was as much arable as could be managed with one plough and the beasts belonging thereto in a year.
Following the general guidelines for the series, the introduction contains a history of the abbey up to the reformation, a history of the archive, a description of the manuscripts on which the edition is based, a discussion of the authenticity of the charters, a reconstruction of the minsters landed endowment and a list of the anglosaxon. Today the history of the abbey is reflected in local place names and the fishponds that still fill with water after heavy rain. This page summarises records created by this organisation. The abbey was founded in 666ad, and so this year is its 50th. This is the first complete modern edition of the early charters of chertsey abbey in surrey, one of the most important of the english medieval monasteries, and one which appears to have had a nearly continuous existence from its seventhcentury foundation until it was surrendered to henry viiis commissioners in 1537. Abbacy abbey territory abbot of chertsey abingdon acres amongst ankerwyke annes hill archbishop barking bede benedict benedict biscop birinus bishop of winchester bookham bridge buildings cardigan cathedral century ceolnoth certeseye chapel charter chertsey abbey chobham christian clandon clergy confirmed convent court rolls coveham death. The abbey was destroyed by the danes during the 9th century but was refounded in the 10th century and rebuilt c1110, to become the wealthiest house in surrey. Chertsey abbey surrendered to the crown in july 1537 in anticipation that their house would be refounded at bisham abbey near marlow a former house of augustine canons, which had itself been dissolved in july 1537. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. It was held partly by chertsey abbey and partly by richard sturmid from the abbey. Chertsey abbey, dedicated to st peter, was a benedictine monastery located at chertsey in the. Today this unique environment is home to various motor. The eighteenthcentury chertsey bridge 2 provides an important crossriver link, and chertsey lock is a short distance above it on the opposite side. Chertsey abbey this page summarises records created by this organisation the summary includes a brief description of the collections usually including the covering dates of the collection, the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection.
Anns hill by some forty tradesmen from the town, dressed in deep mourning, who walked behind the coffin through the town to the church. Aug 15, 2016 dr euan roger and shurlock explore chertsey abbey, looking for clues about the history of this important anglosaxon monastery. Medieval, about ad 125060from chertsey, englandsaladins fall to richard the lion heartthese belong to the largest group of tiles in the british museums collections, found at the site of chertsey abbey, surrey. If you need more help in finding something, were eager to help you. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian. Chertsey is a town in the runnymede borough of surrey, england on the right bank of the river thames where it is met by a corollary, the abbey river and a tributary, the river bourne or chertsey bourne. The history of the manor of byfleet is both ancient and fascinating. The preconquest archive is fairly small and has a poor reputation. Chertsey is an old medieval town that is mentioned in the domesday book. Surrey archaeological collectionsvolume 1chertsey abbey. In the 9th century the abbey and town were sacked by the danes, leaving a mark today in the name of the neighbouring village, thorpe, and refounded as a subsidiary abbey from abingdon abbey by king edgar in 964. Manusciriptownership notation by the artist hesketh hubbard 18921957, who bought the folio in 1942.
Search the history of over 411 billion web pages on the internet. The first written evidence for thorpe comes in 675 when there is mention of a reaffirming of a royal grant from 666, for the lands for the support of chertsey abbey. Excavated encaustic tiles and stone coffins, 1858, 97121 poulton, r, archaeological investigations on the site of chertsey abbey, 1988 poulton, r, archaeological investigations on the site of chertsey. Jul, 2015 the burial places of englands kings and queens july, 2015 july, 2015 historicalragbag this post began as an attempt to visit as many of the burial places of the kings and queens of england as i could. The history of bisley followed that of byfleet until the reign of. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. He is best known for this collection of over 0 charters, in latin and old english, originally published in thirtytwo parts between 1883 and 1893 and now reissued in three volumes. D by eorcenwald, bishop of london in the 9thc it was sacked by the danes and refounded from abingdon abbey by king edgar of england in 964 chertsey appears in domesday book as certesi. Chertsey abbey reimagined the national archives blog. Wellingtons war a living history by paul lewis isemonger with an introduction by richard rutherford moore. Aubrey, followed by salmon, seems to think that, prior to the formation of the causeway from staines to egham, thorpe and the present locality of chertsey, were both under water, and he adds that the streets of chertsey, were all raised by the ruins of the. It owes its existence to the abbey which dominated the village in the middle ages. Below those youll find interests that are popular with abbey s customers, beyond the broad category groups found on categories.
The domesday book records bocheham bookham, biflet byfleet, certesi. The people of chertsey turned out in force as a mark of respect for their benefactress and neighbour. Nicholas church was built in the early s and is also mentioned in the domesday book. The manor of beomond had for a short time a separate history from chertsey. An entry for chertsey abbey in 1086 from the great domesday book. In brayleys history of surrey the derivation of the name chertsey is given as follows. Chertsey abbey was raided and sacked by the vikings during the 9th century, the abbot beocca and about 90 of the priests being martyred.
It is in the greater london urban area, bordered by thorpe park, junction 11 of the m25 motorway, addlestone and the villages of lyne, longcross and ottershaw. Chertseys historic houses egham by runnymede historical. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Chertsey abbey 2020 all you need to know before you go. It owes its existence to the abbey which dominated the village in the middle. Box 224 station a toronto, on, canada m5w 1b2 joined january 22, 2004. Reimagined is temporarily closed until further notice. In 1112 walter died seised of this land held of the abbey of chertsey. This surrey village dates from roman times, which by domesday book 1086 was still a small settlement on the river mole.
It is the ceortesige of the saxons, and was a seat of the saxon kings. The river was not navigable, but road, canal and railway encouraged the development of the three communities of street cobham, church cobham and tilt cobham. This is the nineteenth volume in the anglosaxon charters series published under the aegis of the british academy, and the thirteenth to. The worshipful company of haberdashers holds the advowson of st peters, chertsey, nowadays. Now available on the surrey history centre website. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Angell, s, the excavations upon the site of chertsey abbey, 1861, 1862 malden, h e, the victoria history of the county of surrey. Full text of illustrations of medieval romance on tiles. Legend pointer groups greater than than 100 10 1 institution an institution associated with either the giver or receiver of a property transaction in a cartulary.
These maps provide us with a way of finding out about chertsey. Abbeys book hunter searches buy books online or at 1. In the year 1537, the abbey and its possessions were surrendered to henry, with the same willingness, no doubt, and under the same stipulations, as the commons had passed the requisite bill. Chertsey abbey is mentioned in william shakespeares richard iii, act i, scene 2, line 27, where lady anne says, come now towards chertsey with your holy load, referring to the body of henry vi. Chertsey st peter, abbey of this landowner is associated with 22 places before the conquest. The earliest mention of bookham by name or, rather, bocham in ye olde spelling was in 647 ad when twenty dwellings at bocham cum effingham were granted to chertsey abbey. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The burial places of englands kings and queens historical. Please check the venues website for the latest details.
Local history royal holloway, university of london. There is a period of chertsey abbeys history that is remarkably well. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Feb 11, 2017 a good audience enjoyed a talk on chertseys historic houses by mr m loveday, member and chairman of the chertsey society for nearly 30 years. The fact of the site of the abbey being an island, has puzzled more wise heads than one. According to its th century cartulary, the abbey was founded in ad 666 by st erkenwald, who became its first abbot, and it was mentioned by the bede writing in the 8th century. This book covers all aspects of life as a soldier or sailor at the time of the peninsular campaign, illustrated with the help of reenactors. The first written reference to byfleet occurs in 727 when the land was owned by chertsey abbey.
When you spot an author you like, click the book and then you can click on the authors name to see more books from that author. Chertsey is a town in surrey, england, on the right bank of the river thames where it is met by the abbey river and a tributary, the river bourne. This reference is only known from th century copies of it in the chertsey cartularies, not from the original document. Full text of illustrations of medieval romance on tiles from. Abbey s at 1 york street next to qvb is an aladdins cave for readers and sydneys muchloved indie bookshop since 1968 where ideas grow. The new foundation was to pray for henry viii and his late wife jane seymour, and was to be a prestigious institution. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Chertsey abbey was founded in ad 666 by frithuwold, viceroy of surrey. Abbeys buy books online or at 1 york street history. Excavated encaustic tiles and stone coffins, 1858, 97121 poulton, r, archaeological investigations on the site of chertsey abbey, 1988. He is best known for his novels about napoleonic wars rifleman richard sharpe which were adapted into a series of sharpe television films. Chertsey abbey wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Sadly, there is little left to see ofthe chertsey abbey other than a few stone blocks in the ground.
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