Medieval England

Gilbert Crispin de Brionne

Gilbert [Gislebert] was "surnamed Crispin [for his tightly curled hair], earl of Brionne, in Normandy." He succeeded his father at Brionne as well as at Eu. However, after the death of his father,…Continue

Tags: Baldwin, Meules, Robert, Gace, Clare

Started by Madehlinne Nov 7, 2011.

Walter III Tirel, The De Clare's and William Rufus

 Walter III Tirel [also spelled Tyrell, Thurold, Turold; French Gaultier or Gautier Tirel] (abt. 1060-1136), was an Anglo-Norman nobleman. He is infamous for his involvement in the death of King…Continue

Tags: William, II, (Rufus), family, Clare

Started by Madehlinne Nov 7, 2011.

Life in the 11th Century

Aristocracy The upper tiers of the aristocracy held almost half of the land in England, while another half was held by 190 lay tenants-in-chief. Some of the holdings were huge, and a dozen or so…Continue

Tags: feudalism, landholding, rents, and, populations

Started by Madehlinne Nov 7, 2011.

Introductions

My name is Madehlinne and I've long had a fascination with Medieval England.  It's only been recently that I've discovered I actually have several family lines that reach back into those…Continue

Started by Madehlinne Nov 7, 2011.