Monthly Archives: October 2017

What passes as ‘factual’ in most accounts of the early lineage of the Norman Dukes is nothing more than a preference for a Norwegian or Danish origin, fiercly contested in the 19th century by nationalistic zealots. Other thorns in the … Continue reading →

1. Robert, held of William Peverel I. (who died in 1113) “in Stapleford 2 carucates”. 1.1. Geoffrey de Heriz donated to the said William Peverell’s foundation of Lenton (between 1103-1108), two-thirds of his tithes in Stapleford (Mon. Anglic. v. 111b), … Continue reading →

As some aristocratic families ‘declined. through descent to junior branches, they intersected with families who were ascending the social scale, as Poyntz to Owsley and Harris. 1. Osbert FitzPonts (perhaps). 2. Nicholas FitzPonts (perhaps). 3. Hugh Poyntz, d. 3 Henry … Continue reading →