Thompson, K. (1997). Lords, castellans, constables and dowagers: the Rape of Pevensey from the 11 th to the 13th century. Sussex Archaeological Collections 135. Vol 135, Sussex Archaeological Society. pp. 209-220. https://doi.org/10.5284/1085050. Cite this via datacite
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Lords, castellans, constables and dowagers: the Rape of Pevensey from the 11 th to the 13th century | ||
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Sussex Archaeological Collections 135 | ||
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Sussex Archaeological Collections | ||
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209 - 220 | ||
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The history of Pevensey, its castle and its hinterland from 1066 until the end of the 13th century can conveniently be divided into three phases, punctuated by two definitive changes of lordship. The first phase lasted until 1102 when William, Count of Mortain, son of the Conqueror's half-brother Robert, forfeited Pevensey together with all his inheritance in England. In the second, much longer, phase the lords of Laigle in southern Normandy held property around Pevensey, which came to be known as the honour of Aquila or the Eagle. Their association with the area continued, despite several temporary losses of their property, ,until the family died out in the male line in 1231. The third phase, during which Pevensey was granted to a number of royal favourites, dates from the death of the last Laigle until around 1270, when the honour of the Eagle, Pevensey castle and much local property came into the possession of Henry Ill's queen, Eleanor. During all three phases it has been assumed that the history of the honour of Pevensey and of the castle are identical, but there is clear evidence that for much of this time the castle and the honour were in different hands. In each phase a major siege of the castle illustrates the continuing strategic importance of the area, and a royal grant of property around Pevensey was often an indication of particular confidence in the recipient and always an important commentary on the changing needs and capacities of English royal power. | ||
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1997 | ||
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