Andrea Povey
@richard1483.bsky.social
I am Cornish. I enjoy history, especially the medieval period and anything related to Richard III
Family and Local history. Lincolnshire, Cornwall and Yorkshire.
Family and Local history. Lincolnshire, Cornwall and Yorkshire.
Research Image of the Day: The 13th-century Combpyne Rousdon Church of St Mary.
In the mid-12th century, the manor of Combpyne was held by the Coffin family (then Combe Coffin). In 1278, it passed to Thomas Pyne, Sheriff of Devon. His daughters Alys and Hawise were his heirs. #researchbreakthrough
In the mid-12th century, the manor of Combpyne was held by the Coffin family (then Combe Coffin). In 1278, it passed to Thomas Pyne, Sheriff of Devon. His daughters Alys and Hawise were his heirs. #researchbreakthrough
November 4, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Research Image of the Day: The 13th-century Combpyne Rousdon Church of St Mary.
In the mid-12th century, the manor of Combpyne was held by the Coffin family (then Combe Coffin). In 1278, it passed to Thomas Pyne, Sheriff of Devon. His daughters Alys and Hawise were his heirs. #researchbreakthrough
In the mid-12th century, the manor of Combpyne was held by the Coffin family (then Combe Coffin). In 1278, it passed to Thomas Pyne, Sheriff of Devon. His daughters Alys and Hawise were his heirs. #researchbreakthrough
On this day in 1460, the Act of Accord was ratified.
This act acknowledged Richard, Duke of York, as the heir to Henry VI and effectively disinherited Henry's son Edward. It was hoped that this agreement would put an end to political tension, but it was not to be.
This act acknowledged Richard, Duke of York, as the heir to Henry VI and effectively disinherited Henry's son Edward. It was hoped that this agreement would put an end to political tension, but it was not to be.
October 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
On this day in 1460, the Act of Accord was ratified.
This act acknowledged Richard, Duke of York, as the heir to Henry VI and effectively disinherited Henry's son Edward. It was hoped that this agreement would put an end to political tension, but it was not to be.
This act acknowledged Richard, Duke of York, as the heir to Henry VI and effectively disinherited Henry's son Edward. It was hoped that this agreement would put an end to political tension, but it was not to be.
On this day in 1643, the Battle of Winceby, a battle on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, lasted just thirty minutes & where Oliver Cromwell was nearly killed. Defeated Royalists fled across a field, known locally as Scrafield, but were pursued and hunted down by the Parliamentarian cavalrymen.
October 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
On this day in 1643, the Battle of Winceby, a battle on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, lasted just thirty minutes & where Oliver Cromwell was nearly killed. Defeated Royalists fled across a field, known locally as Scrafield, but were pursued and hunted down by the Parliamentarian cavalrymen.
Research Image of the Day: Llanbedr-y-Fro, Glamorgan.
The manor was held by Peter le Soare following the conquest of Wales in 1083. Soare was one of the Legendary Knights of Glamorgan - a semi-fictional account of the arrival in Wales of Norman forces under the leadership of Robert Fitzhamon.
The manor was held by Peter le Soare following the conquest of Wales in 1083. Soare was one of the Legendary Knights of Glamorgan - a semi-fictional account of the arrival in Wales of Norman forces under the leadership of Robert Fitzhamon.
October 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Research Image of the Day: Llanbedr-y-Fro, Glamorgan.
The manor was held by Peter le Soare following the conquest of Wales in 1083. Soare was one of the Legendary Knights of Glamorgan - a semi-fictional account of the arrival in Wales of Norman forces under the leadership of Robert Fitzhamon.
The manor was held by Peter le Soare following the conquest of Wales in 1083. Soare was one of the Legendary Knights of Glamorgan - a semi-fictional account of the arrival in Wales of Norman forces under the leadership of Robert Fitzhamon.
Research Image - Twyn-yr-Odyn, Glamorgan.
A 13th century quitclaim refers to rights of property inherited by Joan la Soor from her father Thomas Odyn of Twyn-yr-Odyn (Penmark)
I wonder, what is the exact connection between Joan & John Umfreville, Lord of Penmark & his stepson John Arundell?
A 13th century quitclaim refers to rights of property inherited by Joan la Soor from her father Thomas Odyn of Twyn-yr-Odyn (Penmark)
I wonder, what is the exact connection between Joan & John Umfreville, Lord of Penmark & his stepson John Arundell?
October 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Research Image - Twyn-yr-Odyn, Glamorgan.
A 13th century quitclaim refers to rights of property inherited by Joan la Soor from her father Thomas Odyn of Twyn-yr-Odyn (Penmark)
I wonder, what is the exact connection between Joan & John Umfreville, Lord of Penmark & his stepson John Arundell?
A 13th century quitclaim refers to rights of property inherited by Joan la Soor from her father Thomas Odyn of Twyn-yr-Odyn (Penmark)
I wonder, what is the exact connection between Joan & John Umfreville, Lord of Penmark & his stepson John Arundell?
Research Image of the Day - Parish Church of St Mawgan in Pydar.
Alice, my 13th-century ancestor, would have been present at the building of the beautiful Cornish parish church. The land on which it stands formed part of the Manor of Lanhurne, which she inherited in 1246.
Alice, my 13th-century ancestor, would have been present at the building of the beautiful Cornish parish church. The land on which it stands formed part of the Manor of Lanhurne, which she inherited in 1246.
October 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Research Image of the Day - Parish Church of St Mawgan in Pydar.
Alice, my 13th-century ancestor, would have been present at the building of the beautiful Cornish parish church. The land on which it stands formed part of the Manor of Lanhurne, which she inherited in 1246.
Alice, my 13th-century ancestor, would have been present at the building of the beautiful Cornish parish church. The land on which it stands formed part of the Manor of Lanhurne, which she inherited in 1246.
On this day in 1452, Richard III was born at Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire.
Richard's book of hours contains the entry of his birth written in his own hand.
......hac die natus erat Ricardus Rex Anglie III apud ffoderingay
anno domini Mcc cc lij
Richard's book of hours contains the entry of his birth written in his own hand.
......hac die natus erat Ricardus Rex Anglie III apud ffoderingay
anno domini Mcc cc lij
October 2, 2025 at 10:32 AM
On this day in 1452, Richard III was born at Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire.
Richard's book of hours contains the entry of his birth written in his own hand.
......hac die natus erat Ricardus Rex Anglie III apud ffoderingay
anno domini Mcc cc lij
Richard's book of hours contains the entry of his birth written in his own hand.
......hac die natus erat Ricardus Rex Anglie III apud ffoderingay
anno domini Mcc cc lij
It might feel like it has been around forever, but Lincolnshire's familiar flag is actually only 20 years old.
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October 1, 2025 at 11:18 AM
It might feel like it has been around forever, but Lincolnshire's familiar flag is actually only 20 years old.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lower Lode, the ancient crossing point on the River Severn at Tewkesbury. Margaret of Anjou fled across the river here following the Lancastrian defeat at the Battle of Tewkesbury on the 4th May in 1471.
May 4, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Lower Lode, the ancient crossing point on the River Severn at Tewkesbury. Margaret of Anjou fled across the river here following the Lancastrian defeat at the Battle of Tewkesbury on the 4th May in 1471.
Bench end from St Thomas of Canterbury Lapford in Devon featuring two letters. Historic England suggests it represents the Saint John family (JS) who held the manor from 1430 to 1490, others suggest it's Iesu Salvator (IS) - Initials or a Sacred Monogram? 👇
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January 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Bench end from St Thomas of Canterbury Lapford in Devon featuring two letters. Historic England suggests it represents the Saint John family (JS) who held the manor from 1430 to 1490, others suggest it's Iesu Salvator (IS) - Initials or a Sacred Monogram? 👇
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In Cirencester, in the first week of January 1400, the execution of John Montagu, 3rd Earl of Salisbury, Thomas Holland, 3rd Earl of Kent and Ralph Lumley, 1st Baron Lumley, for their part in the Epiphany Rising, a failed plot to murder Henry IV and return the imprisoned Richard II to the throne.
January 8, 2025 at 12:26 PM
In Cirencester, in the first week of January 1400, the execution of John Montagu, 3rd Earl of Salisbury, Thomas Holland, 3rd Earl of Kent and Ralph Lumley, 1st Baron Lumley, for their part in the Epiphany Rising, a failed plot to murder Henry IV and return the imprisoned Richard II to the throne.
Dear Marney, I loved his adventures. We lost our little dog two days ago ~ she was fifteen 🙁
December 7, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Dear Marney, I loved his adventures. We lost our little dog two days ago ~ she was fifteen 🙁
Among its other problems, Rochford Tower in Fishtoft Lincolnshire, had, on my last visit, this mighty great crack running down its north and west side. I believe repairs were last carried out in 1988. Has anything’s been done since I wonder? (May pop over and check it out in the week)
November 22, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Among its other problems, Rochford Tower in Fishtoft Lincolnshire, had, on my last visit, this mighty great crack running down its north and west side. I believe repairs were last carried out in 1988. Has anything’s been done since I wonder? (May pop over and check it out in the week)
Ralph de Cromwell’s castle at Tattershall had a big effect on local architecture in a time when Lincolnshire gentry were spending their ‘well earned’ cash. #localhistory
November 22, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Ralph de Cromwell’s castle at Tattershall had a big effect on local architecture in a time when Lincolnshire gentry were spending their ‘well earned’ cash. #localhistory
Rochford Tower is one of three red brick buildings that have survived in fenland Lincolnshire from the 15th century. You will be forgiven if your first thought was that my photo depicted Tattersall Castle, the towers more famous big brother. #localhistory
November 22, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Rochford Tower is one of three red brick buildings that have survived in fenland Lincolnshire from the 15th century. You will be forgiven if your first thought was that my photo depicted Tattersall Castle, the towers more famous big brother. #localhistory
The Hussey was Tower built in 1460 for Richard Benyngton, a Justice of the Peace and tax collector in Boston. On his death in 1475 the house was purchased by the Hussey family. John, their most famous son, went to the gallows in 1537 after being implicated in the Pilgrimage of Grace. #localhistory
November 21, 2024 at 2:22 PM
The Hussey was Tower built in 1460 for Richard Benyngton, a Justice of the Peace and tax collector in Boston. On his death in 1475 the house was purchased by the Hussey family. John, their most famous son, went to the gallows in 1537 after being implicated in the Pilgrimage of Grace. #localhistory
Last week, Historic England announced their 2024 Heritage at Risk Register. Amongst the four Lincolnshire sites labelled 'at risk' and awarded funding for repairs is Hussey Tower one of my favourite local historic sites.
November 21, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Last week, Historic England announced their 2024 Heritage at Risk Register. Amongst the four Lincolnshire sites labelled 'at risk' and awarded funding for repairs is Hussey Tower one of my favourite local historic sites.
You’ve got to be quick ~ #redarrows
November 21, 2024 at 1:13 PM
You’ve got to be quick ~ #redarrows
My great grandmother’s family farmed in Cornwall. In 1799, William Mitchell is named in the Land Tax Returns Book for Crantock, farming land of Richard John’s at Lescliston and at Little Lescliston. He also appears in the same book farming land of Sir Christopher Hawkins at Trevemper #familyhistory
November 19, 2024 at 11:29 AM
My great grandmother’s family farmed in Cornwall. In 1799, William Mitchell is named in the Land Tax Returns Book for Crantock, farming land of Richard John’s at Lescliston and at Little Lescliston. He also appears in the same book farming land of Sir Christopher Hawkins at Trevemper #familyhistory
A must read for those of Cornish farming stock .
November 19, 2024 at 11:29 AM
A must read for those of Cornish farming stock .
Following this, many churches were rededicated to other saints. Not so the church of Lapford in Devon, it remains Thomas of Canterbury ~ its tower added as a penance by William de Tracy one of the four knights who did in the Archbishop of Canterbury.
#familyhistory
#familyhistory
November 18, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Following this, many churches were rededicated to other saints. Not so the church of Lapford in Devon, it remains Thomas of Canterbury ~ its tower added as a penance by William de Tracy one of the four knights who did in the Archbishop of Canterbury.
#familyhistory
#familyhistory
Many churches up and down the country were dedicated to Thomas Becket. After the Reformation however, Becket was no longer regarded as a saint. A proclamation in 1538 stated ‘henceforth the said Thomas Becket shall not be esteemed, named, reputed and called a saint…’
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November 18, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Many churches up and down the country were dedicated to Thomas Becket. After the Reformation however, Becket was no longer regarded as a saint. A proclamation in 1538 stated ‘henceforth the said Thomas Becket shall not be esteemed, named, reputed and called a saint…’
blogs.bl.uk/digitisedman...
blogs.bl.uk/digitisedman...
Did you know Henry VIII’s niece Margaret Douglas had relationship with Thomas Howard and later with his nephew Charles Howard? Well, I didn’t. #wolfhall
November 18, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Did you know Henry VIII’s niece Margaret Douglas had relationship with Thomas Howard and later with his nephew Charles Howard? Well, I didn’t. #wolfhall
Sunset over Blankney in Lincolnshire.
Blankney was granted to Walter d’Aincourt following the conquest and stayed in that family until passed via Alice d’Aincourt to William Lovell in the 15th century. In 1487, when Francis Lovell was attainted it became the property of the crown.
Blankney was granted to Walter d’Aincourt following the conquest and stayed in that family until passed via Alice d’Aincourt to William Lovell in the 15th century. In 1487, when Francis Lovell was attainted it became the property of the crown.
November 17, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Sunset over Blankney in Lincolnshire.
Blankney was granted to Walter d’Aincourt following the conquest and stayed in that family until passed via Alice d’Aincourt to William Lovell in the 15th century. In 1487, when Francis Lovell was attainted it became the property of the crown.
Blankney was granted to Walter d’Aincourt following the conquest and stayed in that family until passed via Alice d’Aincourt to William Lovell in the 15th century. In 1487, when Francis Lovell was attainted it became the property of the crown.