Evesham in Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Evesham's History and Heritage
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 7, 2024
1. Evesham's History and Heritage Marker
Simon de Montfort and the Battle of Evesham
Simon de Montfort is known as the Father of the English Parliament. As the Earl of Leicester he rebelled against the autocracy of King Edward and established a Parliament of nobles and commoners before being killed in Evesham in 1265.
The Story of Simon de Montfort
1208 - born in Montfort-L'Amaury, about 30 miles west of Paris.
1230 - Came to England to claim the Earldom of Leicester, Met his friends and mentors Robert Grosseteste, Bishop of Lincoin and Walter de Cantelupe, Bishop of Worcester.
1238 - married Eleanor, sister of King Henry.
1241 - abroad with the Crusades and fighting for Henry in Poitou.
1248-53 - Represented King Henry as Lieutenant of Gascony to suppress rebellions there.
1258 - joined the reform movement with other nobles to constrain the powers of the monarchy, Drew up the Provisions of Oxford, essentially a draft constitution.
1264 - Start of the Second Barons' War Simon defeats and captures King Henry and Prince Edward at the Battle of Lewis
January 1285 - Simon called his famous Great Parlament in Oxford
August 1266 - the Battle of Evesham: Simon is defeated and killed by the army led by Prince Edward.
Evesham's History and Heritage: Evesham Abbey
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Brief History
700 AD - The Abbey was founded after the Virgin Mary appeared in a vision to the swineherd of and then to Egwin Bishop of Worcester.
717 AD - The death of St Egwin; the Abbey was a focus for pilgrims.
60 AD - St Dunstan and King Edgar inspired Evesham to come under the Benedictine Order with Abbot Osweard.
1005 - many visits to Evesham by Earl Lectric and Lady Godiva.
1074 - monks from Evesham sent to re-found the monasteries at Whitby, Jarrow and Wearmouth after they had been devastated by Viking attacks.
1079 - Onwards - the Saxon abbey church was demolished and re-built in the Norman style.
1254 - Onwards The Abbey was enlarged under Abbots John of Brockhamption and William de Chinton, including the central Tower and the Chapter House.
1514 - Onwards Abbot Clement Lichfield built the South Chapels in All Saints' and St. Lawrence's, and also the Bell Tower and the Grammar School.
30 January 1540 - the Abbey was dissolved (interrupting Vespers) and demolished soon after. The site was given to Se Philip Hoby - and the stone was sold and used for many of the buildings in Evesham.
1664 - The Evesham Abbey land is acquired by the Rudge Family Edward Rudge conducted excavations of the site between 1811-1834. Many items and stonework were removed for preservation.
2016 - The Evesham Abbey Trust is established. Abbey land is gifted to the Trust by the Rudge Family with the aim of restoring ruined abbey was conducting archaeological investigations and establishing a set of interpretive gardens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Wars, Non-US.
Location. 52° 5.533′ N, 1° 56.826′ W. Marker is in Evesham, England, in Worcestershire. It is on Market Square, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Market Square, Evesham, England WR11, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in England’s Midlands. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jim Capaldi (1944-2005) (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Evesham's History and Heritage (a few steps from this marker); Norman Gateway (within shouting distance of this marker); Evesham Abbey (within shouting distance of this marker); All Saints, Evesham (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Evesham Abbey (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Battle of Evesham (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Evesham Abbey (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Evesham.
Also see . . . Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester (Wikipedia).
Overview: Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester (c. 1208 4 August 1265), later sometimes referred to as Simon V[nb 1] de Montfort to distinguish him from his namesake relatives, was an English nobleman of French origin and a member of the English peerage, who led the baronial opposition to the rule of King Henry III of England, culminating in the Second Barons' War. Following his initial victories over royal forces, he became de facto ruler of the country, and played a major role in the constitutional development of England.(Submitted on August 7, 2024.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 22 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 2, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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