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Kings of England :
William I 1066-87 William II 'Rufus' 1087-1100 Background information : The gradual push to the W by the Normans, led by Ralph Mortimer of Wigmore and Richard fitz Osbern of Richards Castle continued into mainly Saxon areas and knights were given lands in return for military service to their overlord and the King. The Doomsday book of 1086 was a survey of land and asset ownership for taxation purposes and in this area records various knights holding 'manors' mainly under Ralph Mortimer. It is possible that many of the small castles were built at this time, not only to consolidate these holdings against the ever-present threat of Welsh raids, but also from the incursions of neighbouring tennants. When William the Conquerer died in 1087 and his son William Rufus succeeded him, |
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a rival claim to the Throne came
from his elder brother, Robert of Normandy. The dispute dragged in the
Marcher Lords and a revolt against Rufus with some Welsh aid happened
in 1087-8. Within a year the Marchers had made their peace with Rufus
who started handing out Lordships of territory that was still under
Welsh control. This included Maelienydd which was 'given' to Ralph Mortimer
and Radnor which had become Crown territory after the disposession of
Roger fitz Osbern and was claimed by Hugh L'Asne who said it had been
promised to him by Rogers father, William. Presumably he was successful
with his claim as it was given to William Braose, Lord of Buellt (Builth)
after Hughs heirless death around 1100. Hughs other holdings around
Knighton and Norton would pass to the Chandos family.
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Central Anglo-Welsh Border c.1086
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