The Deadliest Sin by The Medieval Murderers

Author:The Medieval Murderers [The Medieval Murderers]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781471114397
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK

Historical Note

Symon Cole was constable of Carmarthen in the early 1200s, and Lord Rhys of Deheubarth had several daughters named Gwenllian. Richard Belat and Henry de Rolveston were royal clerks, who went to Carmarthen to conduct John’s business in 1203. Other ‘locals’ mentioned in the Welsh Episcopal Acts in the early 1200s are Elidor, Asser and Philipp de Stacpol.

Llanthony Priory was a dangerous place to be during the Anarchy of the mid-twelfth century, so the Austin canons fled to Hempsted, Gloucestershire, to wait the troubles out. However, when it came time to return, some elected to stay behind to form a cell known as Llanthony Secunda (called Hempsted in the story, for simplicity’s sake). By the early 1200s, it was as strong and rich as its parent, so it was decided to separate them.

Geoffrey de Henlaw had been prior of both, and oversaw some of the preliminary arrangements for the partition, before he was elevated to the Bishopric of St David’s in 1203. He was noted for his medical skills, but Gerald of Wales wrote that he was greedy, violent and corrupt. Geoffrey’s successor was Martin, who was replaced by Roger in 1205. The first independent prior of Llanthony Secunda was Walter, who ruled for two years before Gilbert took over.

In 1208, Hempsted decided to expand by laying claim to Carmarthen Priory. The King’s blessing was obtained, after which William de Londres, the town’s bailiff, led a takeover bid. Carmarthen was naturally indignant, and Prior Cadifor offered John a bribe of ten marks if he changed his allegiance. John seized the money with alacrity, and wrote to Bishop Geoffrey, ordering him to restore Carmarthen’s independence.

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