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Hugh of Champagne joins the Templars
Hugh of Champagne joins the Templars. 1
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1126
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Hughes de Payen travels West
Hughes de Payen travels west to obtain more authority of the Order. 1
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Construction of Rochester Castle
The tower-keep at Rochester was built soon after 1126 by the Archbishop of Canterbury with the permission of Henry I. 2
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Shrewsbury Castle granted to Adeliza
The castle at Shrewsbury was granted by Henry to his second wife Adeliza. The command of the castle was given to Fitz-Alan. 3
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Henry of Blois at Glastonbury
Henry I brought his nephew, Henry of Blois, from Normandy to take the position of abbot at Glastonbury Abbey. 4
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Dec
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Henry holds a council at Woodstock
King Henry held a council at Woodstock.5
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1127
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Events occurring at some time during this year
Charter for Glastonbury fair
Henry I granted a charter for an annual fair to be held at Glastonbury known as the Tor Fair. The reaffirmed the right for the existing fair to be held there. 6
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Jan
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Barons swear allegiance to Matilda
With Matilda the rightful heir to the English throne, Henry I had the barons swear allegiance to her to ensure she became Queen of England when he died.7
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Qtr 4
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Templars are donated land near Troyes
The first donation of land was given to the Templars in 1127 by Count Thybaud of Champagne at Barbonne-Fayel, some fifty kilometres north-west of Troyes. The farm called La Commanderie still exists.8
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1128
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Events occurring at some time during this year
Hughes de Payen visits Scotland and England
During late 1128 and early 1129, Hughes de Payen visited both Scotland (David I ?) and England where he was apparently donated both land and money. At this time, the original Temple in Holborn (London) outside Holborn bars was built. It consisted of gardens, orchard, boundary ditch and cemetery, and was the first round church. In 1161 the site was moved to the New Temple between Fleet street and the Thames. 1
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Templar Church in London
Hugh de Payens may have been granted the land for the first Temple Church in London at this time. Consisting of an orchard, a cemetery, a round church. The position was possibly at the end of Chancery Lane. The temple was moved in 1161. 8
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First Cistercian Abbey in Britain
Waverley Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey was founded. 9
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The nave at Durham is vaulted
Work on the nave vaulting lasted from 1128 until 1133. 10
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Matilda marries Geoffrey Plantagenet
Henry I arranged a marriage between his daughter Matilda and the son of Fulk V of Anjou, Geoffrey Plantagenet. He had previously arranged a marriage between his son William Adelin to Fulk's daughter also called Matilda, but William had died when the 'White Ship' sank returning the Prince from Normandy.
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Lichfield regains Bishop's seat
Lichfield had lost the status to allow it a cathedral during the eleventh century, but in 1128 Lichfield was restored to its ancient status.
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Construction of new church at Dunfermline Abbey
The construction of new church buildings was begun in 1128 at Dunfermline Abbey. The outline of this earlier church can be seen on the floor of the current nave.
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Council of Troyes takes place
The Council of Troyes took place. Its aim was to consider the claim of the Knights Templars represented by Hughes de Payen and Andre de Montbard and was brought about by Bernard of Clairvaux. The Council provided papal approval for the Templars and resulted in many new recruits joining the order. The Order was provided it with its first rule, the Latin Rule.1
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Apr
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Hugh de Payen visits Fulk of Anjou
Hugh de Payen travelled around France starting with a visit to Fulk of Anjou who had become an associate member of the Knights Templar order in 1120. Support and donations across Europe for the Templars increased. The visits lasted during April and May.8
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1129
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Arundel Castle building work
New construction work was done at Arundel between 1129 and 1130. 2
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Fulk V marries Melisende
Fulk V married Melisende, the heir to the Kingdom of Jerusalem. Fulk gave up his title of Count of Anjou which passed to his son Geoffrey Plantagenet.
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Apr 14
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Coronation of Philip of France
Following the Capetian tradition of the French Kings, King Louis VI of France had his eldest son Philip of France crowned at Rheims Cathedral. Philip then became joint ruler of France.11
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1130
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Fire at Rochester
On the same day that Henry I attended the consecration of Rochester Cathedral, a fire took hold in the city and damaged the newly finished building.
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Canterbury choir dedication
A new choir started at Canterbury Cathedral in 1093 by Prior Ernulf and completed by Prior Conrad was dedicated in the presence of Henry I, David of Scotland and many English Earls. 12
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Anacletus II becomes the Antipope
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Innocent II becomes Pope
(More...)
Dec
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Henry spends Christmas at Woodstock
Henry spent Christmas at Woodstock.5
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1131
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Events occurring at some time during this year
Knights Templars in Spain
The Knights Templars appear in the North East of Spain (possibly as early as 1130) and were receiving privileges from Alfonso I. The Templars may have helped the rules of Catalonia and Aragon regain land from the Moors. Alfonso I granted the Templars exemption of tax on a fifth of the wealth taken from the Moors and on his death he left a third of his kingdom to them. This was later successfully contested but the Templars were given land in Aragon, Catalonia, Valencia, Mallorca and Andalucia. 1
Rievaulx Abbey founded
The Cistercian abbey of Rievaulx was founded.
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Gilbertines founded
A minor order of monks and nuns was founded in this year by St. Gilbert. Most of the foundations were set up in the east of England as Gilbert came from Lincolnshire.
Basingwerk Abbey founded
The North Welsh Cistercian Abbey was colonised by monks from the Norman house called Savigny and was possibly founded by the Earl of Chester at the time, Ranulf de Gernon. 9
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Fulk V becomes King of Jerusalem
King Baldwin of Jerusalem died and Fulk V, who had married the King's daughter Melisende, became the King of Jerusalem. 13
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1132
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Monks visit Ripon
A Group of monks from St. Mary's in York Arrive at Ripon. They go on to found Fountains Abbey14
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1133
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Foundation of Garendon Abbey
A Cistercian abbey founded by monks from Waverley Abbey. 9
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Durham Cathedral Chapter house
The Chapter house at Durham Cathedral was begun in 1133 and took until 1140. 10
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Combermere Abbey founded
Ranulf, the Earl of Chester witnessed the foundation of the new Savigny abbey in the Midlands. 9
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Augustinians at Portchester
A small priory was built by Augustinian monks within the confines of Portchester Castle.
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Mar 25
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Future king Henry II is born
Henry II was born on the first day of the traditional new year at Le Mans.15
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Aug 2
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Eclipse
There was an eclipse of the Sun over Scotland and the north of England on this day.
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Aug 4
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Earthquake
An eye-witness account (William of Malmesbury) tells of an earthquake affecting many parts of England. (Symeon of Durham's Historia Regum, by John of Hexham.) This is interesting as it occurred just after an eclipse. See year 1185 when another eclipse and earthquake occurred.
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1134
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Death of Robert Curthose
Robert Curthose, William the Conqueror's eldest son, died in captivity in Cardiff Castle where he had been locked up since being defeated by his brother in 1106. Robert was buried in Gloucester Cathedral where there is an effigy of him still.
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Fountains Abbey Founded
Fountains abbey was founded.
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Calder Abbey first founded
Colonising a new abbey at Calder was first attempted by monks from the Savigny order, but they were driven out by the Scots a few years later. 9
Erik II Emune becomes King of Denmark
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1135
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Stephen at Hereford
Stephen visits Hereford Cathedral for his royal proclamation on Whit-Sunday. The chair reputed to have been used by Stephen still exists at Hereford. 16
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Buildwas Abbey founded
Founded in 1135 by Roger de Clinton. It was populated by monks from Furness Abbey. 9
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Dec 1
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Henry I dies
Death of Henry I.7
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Dec 22
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Stephen succeeds Henry I
Stephen becomes king of England. (Builds a chapel at Westminster, now the House of Commons. Finished under the direction of Gilbert De Clare, Marquis of Pembrokeshire)17
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Dec 26
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Coronation of Stephen of Blois
Stephen of Blois was crowned King Stephen of England at Westminster Abbey.
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1136
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Events occurring at some time during this year
Hughes de Payen dies
Hughes de Payen died and was succeeded by Robert de Craon as Master of the Temple. 1
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Baldwin de Redvers flees to Carisbrooke
The Earl of Devon, Baldwin de Redvers takes refuge in Carisbrooke castle on the Isle of Wight after a defeat at the hands of King Stephen.
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Castle at Banbury is built
The Bishop of Lincoln built a castle at Banbury. 2
Buckfast Abbey founded
The site of an early Benedictine abbey was taken over by the Cistercians with the permission of King Stephen. Monks from Savigny colonised the abbey. 9
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Forde Abbey founded
Initially the abbey was situated at Brightly in Devon, but the site proved too difficult and in 1141 moved. The founding monks came from Waverly Abbey in Surrey. 9
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London Bridge damaged by fire
The old wooden London Bridge across the Thames was destroyed by fire this year or in 1135. Note that St. Paul's was also damaged so the fire must have affected a large area of the city. 18
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Construction of a castle at Scarborough
William le Gros built a castle on the headland at Scarborough.
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King Stephen captures Bampton
Bampton Castle in Devon captured by King Stephen.
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Battle of Crug Mawr
The Normans were defeated in battle at Crug Mawr, south west Wales, by a Welsh army. Cilgerran Castle then fell to the Welsh.
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Jan
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A fire at St. Paul's
Reconstruction work on the Cathedral at St. Paul's had been going on since the last major fire of 1087, and this fire again did much damage to the building.
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Feb
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Treaty of Durham
A peace treaty signed by King David of Scotland and King Stephen. The Scottish King had invaded northern England in January and had captured many of the major towns including Carlisle and Newcastle. In response, Stephen had raised a large army and marched north to Durham. King David agreed to talk rather than fight and an arrangement was agreed allowing the Scots to keep Carlisle in return for stopping their advance. David refused to do homage to the English King as his loyalties rested with Matilda, King Henry's daughter. King David's son did pay homage to Stephen and received the Earldom of Huntingdon in return.
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Easter
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Stephen and the Court at Oxford
King Stephen held a magnificent court at Oxford attended by large numbers of important barons and members of the Church. No expense was spared.19
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1137
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York Minster damaged by fire
York Minster was partially damaged by fire in this year. The near-by church of St. Mary's and some other 37 churches were also damaged. (Need to find out what was happening here.)
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Louis VII becomes King of France
Louis VII became king of France, upon the death of his father Louis VI. 20
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Bath Abbey fire
A fire badly damages the church at Bath Abbey. 21
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Apr
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Stephen goes to Normandy
King Stephen sailed to Normandy to confront Geoffrey Plantagenet, count of Anjou and the Angevins who were attacking the southern areas of Normandy. Although Stephen had come success he was not able to deal fully with the count. Stephen did come to an agreement with the French King Louis VII and Eustace, Stephen's son, paid homage to the French king for Normandy.19
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1138
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Events occurring at some time during this year
Cressing Temple Site
This wealthy manor was given to the Knights Templar by Matilda, wife of King Stephen for their help getting Stephen to the throne. Later, the site was given to the Hospitallers when the Templars were suppressed. 22
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Theobald becomes Archbishop
Theobald is elected as Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Foundation of Bordesley Abbey
Waleran, the earl of Worcester founds a new Cistercian abbey with help from monks from Garendon. 9
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Start of Civil War
Robert, the Earl of Gloucester and half brother to Matilda (daughter of Henry I) rebels against King Stephen, supporting Matilda's claim to the throne of England.
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Arundel Castle siege
Matilda was given refuge by William de Albini at Arundel Castle. King Stephen built siege works around the castle in response but was unable to break the castle's defences. Matilda escaped but was later captured. 2
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Exeter castle building work
Work on the curtain wall at Exeter castle progressed from 1169 and 1177. 2
Calder Abbey attacked by the Scots
Monks of the Savigny order were attacked by the Scots under the control of David I, and were forced to return to Furness Abbey. 9
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Shrewsbury Castle captured by Stephen
Stephen captured the castle at Shrewsbury. Henry (II) would capture back the castle before the end of Stephen's reign. 3
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Dudley castle attacked by Stephen
The Castle and lands around Dudley were attacked by King Stephen during the early part of his war against Matilda. 5
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Ludlow castle siege
Ludlow Castle was captured on behalf of Matilda in 1138 and King Stephen besieged the castle in an attempt to regain it. During the siege the King bravely saved Prince Henry of Scotland from being injured by a grappling hook thrown from the castle. 23
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Gilbert de Clare becomes Earl of Pembroke
Gilbert de Clare was made the first Earl of Pembroke. He took control of the castle of the same name.
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Victor IV becomes the Antipope
(More...)
His reign was only during 1138. A different person was elected antipope in 1159 but took the same name of Victor IV.
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The Scots invade Northumbria
King David of Scotland took an army across the border and attacked Northumbria. He wanted Northumbria for his son Henry.24
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Feb
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Stephen marches north
In response to the Scottish attack in the north, Stephen took an army into Scotland but the two kings did not meet and Stephen returned to England.24
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May
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Robert sides with Matilda
Robert, the Earl of Gloucester announces that he will assist Matilda, his step-sister in her claim for the English throne.25
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Qtr 2
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The Scots invade Northumberland
Led by their king, David I, the Scots invade and destroy Northumberland. The Scots moved south into Lancashire and North Yorkshire. This prompted Steven to mobilize an army to counter the invasion.
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Aug 22
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Battle of 'the Standard'
David I of Scotland was defeated at the battle of 'the Standard' in Yorkshire. The name for the battle came from the banners that were carried into battle by the English.26
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1139
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Papal Bull by Pope Innocent II
A Papal Bull issued by Pope Innocent II, a former Cistercian monk and protégé of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, stated that the Knight Templars should owe allegiance to no one other than the Pope himself. This meant that the Templars answered to no one not even Kings or other political or religious authorities. 27
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Wallingford Castle siege
After Brian fitz Count the owner of the castle at Wallingford sided with Matilda, king Stephen built two siege castles to force him out. 2
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Kingswood Abbey founded
A Cistercian abbey was founded by monks from Tintern Abbey. The location of the abbey altered several times in the first few years, but finally settled at Kingswood in Gloucestershire. A sixteenth-century gatehouse is all that remains. 28
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Kirkstead Abbey founded
A daughter house of Fountains Abbey. The initial location of the abbey proved unsuitable and the a new site was chosen near Horncastle in Lincolnshire. 28
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Corfe Castle siege
In 1139 Baldwin de Redvers took the castle for Matilda. King Stephen besieged the castle but was unable to take it back. 23
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Leeds Castle siege
King Stephen besieged Leeds Castle which was being held against him by supporters of Matilda. The castle fell to the King and he took control of it. 19
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Jun
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Roger, Bishop of Salisbury is arrested
King Stephen arrested Roger, the Bishop of Salisbury. Bishop Roger was a powerful landowner and had several castles. Stephen also arrested Alexander, the bishop of Lincoln and had him imprisoned. Stephen wanted to take control to bishop Roger's castles and the bishop was taken to his castle at Devizes where he was held captive outside the walls and starved until the castle surrendered. Roger's son was also captured and tortured until the castle finally fell to the King. Roger's castle at Sherborne was also captured by Stephen. The castles at Newark and Sleaford in Lincolnshire belonging to bishop Alexander were forced to surrender to the King using the same underhand tactics.
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Sep 30
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Matilda arrives in England
Matilda arrives in England to further her attempts to take the throne from king Stephen. She was assisted by Robert of Gloucester, the illegitimate son of Henry I, King of England and a chief supporter of his step-sister Matilda's claim to the English throne.
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1140
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Abbey Church of St Denis begun
The construction of the abbey church of St Denis in Paris, the first Gothic Cathedral was begun in 1140. Combining stained glass windows, flying buttresses, choir vaulting and rib vaults, it was a daring innovation in architecture. The specifications were set by the abbot of St Denis, Suger. 29
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Foundation of Augustinian canons at Bristol
Robert Fitzharding founded a monastery of Augustinian canons in Bristol.
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Building of original Bristol church
Building of original Bristol church. 10
Castle at Sherriff Hutton
A castle at Sherriff Hutton may have belonged to Bertram de Bulmer . 2
Coggeshall Abbey founded
King Stephen and Matilda his wife founded Coggeshall Abbey. This was to be the last of the Savigny abbeys to be founded before the order merged with the Cistercians in 1147. 9
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Construction of Framlingham Castle
A motte with a wooden tower was probably the first type of castle built by the Normans on the site. Hugh Bigod owned Framlingham at the time.
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Whitland Abbey foundation
This Cistercian abbey in Wales was colonised by monks from Clairvaux.
Construction of Hedingham Castle
Built by the de Vere family, land owners in Essex.
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Castle Rising Construction
The Norman Lord William D'Albini built a new stone keep at Castle Rising.
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Woodstock held by Matilda
The Palace of Woodstock was held by Matilda's supporters during the conflict with Stephen. Henry (II) spent much of his time there. 5
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Mar 20
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Eclipse
The Anglo Saxon Chronicles reported that an eclipse of the sun occurred on this day.
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Dec
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Stephen besieges Lincoln
Lincoln, held by Matilda's supporters, was besieged by King Stephen. The siege would continue until February the next year.19
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1141
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Lincoln Cathedral damaged by fire
The roof of the Cathedral burnt down. Bishop Alexander the Magnificent started rebuilding work.
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Winchester Castle burns down
The castle was destroyed during the civil war.
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Feb 2
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Battle of Lincoln
Matilda's forces defeated and captured King Stephen at the battle of Lincoln. Stephen was held captive until September when Matilda's forces were defeated at Winchester.
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Apr
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Matilda is elected Queen
After Stephen had been captured at Lincoln, Matilda was elected as Queen of England at Winchester. Her new position as ruler of England was not to last for long
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Jun
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Matilda enters London
Matilda and her supporters entered London for her coronation. Her supporters included David I, king of the Scots. Geoffrey de Mandeville who controlled the Tower of London, abandoned his king as he saw Matilda had the upper hand. He joined her side and offered her the Tower of London. He did this to ensure he kept the Earldom of Essex which made him one of the most powerful barons of the time.
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Sep 14
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Rout of Winchester
Matilda's forces were besieging a royalist held castle at Wolvesey near Winchester and were attacked and defeated by a royalist relief army. King Stephen who was being held captive at the time was exchanged for Robert, earl of Gloucester one of Matilda's supporters who was captured in the defeat.
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Nov
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Exchange of King Stephen and Gloucester
Robert, Earl of Gloucester was held captive at Rochester Castle before being exchanged for King Stephen who had been captured earlier in the year at Lincoln.
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1142
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Henry (II) spends a year in England
Henry spent a year in England at Bristol being taught by Master Matthew. He came across the channel with Earl Robert of Gloucester. 15
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Calder Abbey founded
The Savigny order of monks colonised the a new abbey at Calder in this year. The earlier attempt at colonising the location had failed after being attacked by the Scots. 9
Dundrennan Abbey founded
David I, King of the Scots may have been involved in the foundation of this Cistercian abbey in Scotland. The founding monks probably came from Rievaulx. 9
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Mandeville and Matilda
Secret negotiations between Matilda and Mandeville take place. 30
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Cistercians in Ireland
The first Cistercians arrived in Ireland invited by St. Malachy. Their Abbey of Mellifont was the first of many. 31
Hospitallers granted Krak de Chevaliers
The Kinghts Hospitaller were given the massive castle Krak des Chevaliers by Raymond II, Count of Tripoli. 32
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Oct
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Oxford siege and Matilda's escape
Oxford was besieged by King Stephen trapping Matilda inside the city. But just before Christmas Matilda managed to escape across the snow and ice of the frozen Thames dressed in white so that she would not be seen. Matilda escaped to Wallingford Castle and Oxford fell to the King.19
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1143
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Whitland Abbey founded
Cistercians found Whitland Abbey.
Revesby Abbey founded
A new Cistercian abbey was founded by monks from Rievaulx in this year. The abbey was founded by William de Roumare I, earl of Lincoln and the first abbot was Ailred, who moved back to Rievaulx in 1146 to become the head of that abbey.
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Boxley Abbey founded
This Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1143 or 1146 by William of Ypres and was colonised by monks from Clairvaux. The Abbey is situated near Maidstone in Kent. 9
Celestine II becomes Pope
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Baldwin III becomes king of Jerusalem
When his father Fulk died, Baldwin became king of Jerusalem. But at only 13 years of age Baldwin was too young to rule unaided. He was made co-ruler of the Crusader state along side his mother Melisende.
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Sep
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Mandeville is arrested
King Stephen arrested Geoffrey de Mandeville at a meeting of the Royal Court. Mandeville had tried Stephen's patience with his disloyalty and the king did not want the Tower of London (which Mandeville controlled) fall into the hands of Matilda. Mandevilles castles and title of Earl of Essex were taken from him, and he became an outlaw.30
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Construction of Faringdon Castle
Built by Robert, Earl of Gloucester. The castle soon came under siege by King Stephen who after four days took the castle and destroyed it. 23
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Geoffrey Plantagenet captures Normandy
After several years of conflict between the Angevins and the Barons of Normandy Geoffrey Plantagenet, count of Anjou, captured Rouen and took control of the whole of the duchy of Normandy. Geoffrey also took the title of Duke of Normandy. 19
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Lucius II becomes Pope
(More...)
Dec 24
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Capture of Edessa
The county of Edessa, a Crusader state, was captured by Zengi, ruler of Mosul. This triggered the Second Crusade in 1148.
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1145
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Stephen takes Farringdon Castle
King Stephen captures the castle at Farringdon from Matilda.
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Woburn Abbey founded
A colony of monks from Fountains Abbey move to set up a new Cistercian abbey at Woburn.
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Jervaulx Abbey founded
Initially a Savignic foundation, the abbey was taken over by the Cistercian order and responsibility for it was taken by Byland.
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Construction of Brightwell Castle
Built by King Stephen (or the Earl of Chester). The castle had a moat and was situated on the site of current manor house. 23
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Eugenius III becomes Pope
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Dec 1
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First formal Bull of crusade
First formal Papal Bull of Crusade ('Bulla cruciata' - calling on France to restore the Holy Land to Christendom) issued by Eugenius III, together with 'Quantum praedecessors' (reissued 1.3.1146).
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Knights Templars adopt cross pattee
The Knights Templars adopted cross pattee; a splayed red cross. 27
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Llansteffan Castle captured
Llansteffan Castle was captured by the Welsh.
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Mar 1
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Pope reissues Papal Bull for a Crusade
Pope Eugenius III reissued an amended Bull (a formal proclamation issued by the pope) proclaiming the Second Crusade.
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Mar 31
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Sermon at Vézelay
St. Bernard's sermon at Vézelay so moved Eleanor of Aquitaine that she vowed to go on Crusade.
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Christmas
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Stephen's Crown Wearing
King Stephen's 'crown wearing' ceremony was held in Lincoln at Christmas.13
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Dec 25
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Diet of Spires
Diet of Spires; the emperor Conrad III took the cross and secured the election of his son Henry as his successor in Germany.33
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1147
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Pevensey Castle siege
King Stephen leys siege to Pevensey castle and has to wait for the castle's reserves to run out before the castle falls.
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Foundation of Biddlesden Abbey
A new Cistercian abbey was founded in 1147 by Ernald de Bosco and monks from Garendon. 9
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Henry arrives in England
Henry landed in England with a small army intent on attacking Stephen. Unfortunately, Henry's army of mercenaries was small and they were not being paid enough. Stephen gave Henry money to pay the mercenaries and for Henry to return to Normandy. Henry left England.
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Bruern Abbey founded
A Cistercian abbey in Lincolnshire founded by Nicholas Basset and colonised by monks from Waverley. 9
The Savigny order joins the Cistercians
The order of Savigny became part of the larger Cistercian movement in this year. The Savigny order was having trouble running its abbeys and it was decided that a merger with the more prosperous Cistercian order was advantageous for both sides. 9
Dore Abbey founded
The Cistercian abbey of Dore, south-west of Hereford was founded in 1147 by monks from Morimond
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Kirkstall Abbey founded
A daughter house of Fountains Abbey, the abbey at Kirkstall was first located at Barnoldswick , but was moved a few years later to its current location near Leeds in West Yorkshire. 28
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May
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The start of the Second Crusade
The crusaders left Regensburg to march across land to Constantinople.34
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Jun
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Louis VII joins the Crusade
Declaring Abbot Suger regent of France, Louis VII and Eleanor began their Crusade.
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Oct 31
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Robert, Earl of Gloucester dies
The death of Robert was a blow to Matilda's attempts to fight for the English throne. Matilda was to leave England shortly afterwards.
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Events occurring at some time during this year
Consecration at Bristol
The Augustinian Abbey at Bristol founded by Robert Fitzharding was consecrated on Easter day in the presence of the Bishops of Worcester, Exeter, St. Asaph and Llandaff.
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Lilleshall Abbey Founded
The Augustinian abbey was founded in around 1148 by Richard de Belmeis. 35
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Feb
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Matilda leaves England
Without the support of the Earl of Gloucester, who died the previous year, Matilda left England for Normandy.
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Jun 24
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Damascus attacked
The decision was made to attack Damascus. The armies were assembled in Acre. Present were Baldwin, the Patriarch Fulcher, Kings Louis and Conrad, Archbishops of Caesarea and Nazareth, Masters of the Knights Temple and Hospital.1
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Sep
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Conrad III leaves the Holy Land
Hostilities between the French and German leaders of the Second Crusade became such a problem that the German Emperor, Conrad III, abandoned the crusade and returned to Constantinople. The Second Crusade ended in failure.33
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May 22
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Henry (II) knighted by David
Henry the future king of England (Henry II) was knighted at Carlisle by David, King of the Scots.15
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