Medieval – Page 2 – Brigantes Nation

Period: Medieval

St Mary Magdalen the Leper Chapel Ripon

By George in Church, Hospital, Medieval, Norman

The Chapel of St Mary Magdalen in Ripon, was founded by Archbishop Thurstan in the 12th century, it was initially part of the St Mary Magdalen Hospital, serving as a chapel for lepers and later for blind priests.

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Jul 05

The Lawson-Tancred family

By George in Brigantia, Georgian, Leaders, Medieval, Norman

The Lawson-Tancred family, with its roots deeply embedded in English history, boasts several notable figures who have made significant contributions to their fields and society. The lineage of the family can be traced back to the Norman Conquest, with Richard Tankard, who owned lands at Boroughbridge in Yorkshire shortly after this pivotal event in English history.

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Studforth Hill Roman Amphitheatre and Motte and Bailey, Aldborough, North Yorkshire

By George in Amphitheatre, Brigantia, Medieval, Motte and Bailey, Norman

Studforth Hill, a site of historical significance located near the village of Aldborough in North Yorkshire, England, is known for its association with Aldborough Castle. The motte is a testament to the area’s rich past, built upon the remnants of a former Roman amphitheatre.

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Jul 04

Noble or Royal Houses and the House of Hauteville

By George in Brigantia, Dark Ages, Leaders, Medieval, Norman, Tudor

This article introduces the concept of houses that embody a dynasty of influence and control, driven by feudal and familial responsibilities and agreements. It explores how houses worked during this period and examines the response by the Brigantian people to this increase in control by the Normans.

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Egglestone Abbey, Barnard Castle

By George in Abbey, Early Christian, Medieval, Neolithic, Religious Orders, The Premonstratensians

Egglestone Abbey, nestled on the southern bank of the River Tees, is a testament to the spiritual and architectural endeavours of the Premonstratensian canons. Founded between 1195 and 1198 by the de Moulton family, the abbey was established during a period of monastic expansion in England.

Jul 03

The Premonstratensians

By George in Early Christian, Medieval, Norman, Religious Orders, The Premonstratensians

The Premonstratensians, emerging in the early 12th century, represent a unique blend of monastic traditions and clerical duties. Founded by St. Norbert of Xanten in Prémontré, France, this order of canons regular adopted the Rule of St. Augustine but infused it with the rigorous asceticism reminiscent of the Cistercian way of life.