Robert Fitz-Ranulph, also called Robert de Alfreton, Lord of Alfreton, Norton and Marnham
Dates: Twelfth century to reign of King John; exact dates not established here.
Biography
A substantial medieval landholder and founder or principal benefactor of Beauchief Abbey. He is explicitly linked by the sources to the lordship of Alfreton.
Notes / Sources
The traditional association with the killing of Thomas Becket is not necessary to establish his holding of Alfreton and is not relied upon here.
Research sources:
- White's Directory of Derbyshire, 1857, Alfreton entry; Alfreton and District Heritage Trust, History from 1086-1535. — https://claycross.org.uk/White_Directory/pdf/658-689.pdf
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