Ralph de Mortimer, Lord of Wigmore, tenant-in-chief in Domesday Book
Dates: Died 1104
Biography
A Norman magnate who established the Mortimer lordship centred on Wigmore and held extensive lands in the Welsh Marches after the Conquest.
Notes / Sources
His direct connection with Adforton is established by the Domesday entry and the Herefordshire historical record.
Research sources:
- Herefordshire Through Time, Adforton possible motte, Historic Environment Record no. 10099; PASE Domesday database, Adforton entry. — https://htt.herefordshire.gov.uk/herefordshires-past/the-medieval-period/castles/gazetteer-of-herefordshire-castles/parishes-a/
- Wikipedia biographical reference — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_de_Mortimer
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