Pope Gregory the Great, born around 540 AD as Gregorius Anicius in Rome, was a pivotal figure in the early medieval church, ascending to the papacy in 590 AD
Category: Period
Jul 03
William Malet
William Malet was a notable figure in 11th-century Norman England, holding significant positions within the Norman forces that occupied England after the 1066 conquest.
Jul 03
Archbishop Lanfranc
Archbishop Lanfranc was a prominent figure in the 11th century, renowned for his role as a scholar, teacher, and ecclesiastical statesman.
Jul 03
The growth of Christianity 50AD – 1100AD
We look at the development of Christianity from 50AD to 1100AD in both the broader European context and also for the people of Brigantia.
Carperby Market Cross, Wensleydale
The Carperby Market Cross is a historic monument located in the village of Carperby, Wensleydale, England.
Cobscar Smelting Mill Chimney, Redmire, Wensleydale
The tall chimney on the moor near Redmire is connected to the Cobscar Smelting Mill, which was part of the lead mining industry that once thrived in the area. The chimney served a crucial role in the smelting process by exhausting poisonous lead gases away from the mill.
Mitchell Laithes Farm Ring Cairn and burial complex, Ossett, West Yorkshire
The Bronze Age discoveries in Mitchell Laithes Farm, Ossett, West Yorkshire, offer an important glimpse into the region’s ancient past. Archaeological appraisals, particularly the one conducted in 2007 at Mitchell Laithes Rye Royds, have unearthed evidence of short episodes of occupation dating back to 3500-2000 BC.
Bowbridge Lane Late Bronze Age burial site, Catterick
The excavation on the northern side of Bowbridge Lane as part of the A1 expansion revealed a significant archaeological site, with features indicative of Late Bronze Age funerary practices.
Jun 23
Iceni
The Iceni tribe, known in Latin as Icēnī, was a powerful and significant group during the Iron Age and early Roman era in what is now eastern Britain.
Jun 20
James the Deacon of York
The Gregorian mission, characterized by its strategic and persistent efforts, was bolstered in 601AD with the arrival of Paulinus, one of the monks sent by Pope Gregory to support Augustine’s endeavours. Among those accompanying Paulinus was James the Deacon, a figure shrouded in mystery due to the scant historical records of his life.
