MANORIAL HERITAGE REGISTRY CONVEYANCE & DESCENT HISTORY ============================================================================ Chepstow Public record: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_manor=chepstow Exported: 15 October 2026, 05:16 GMT+0000 Recorded historical holders: 13 Location: Monmouthshire SUCCESSION REGISTER | EARLIEST RECORDED TO PRESENT ============================================================================ Relationships below reproduce saved published paths; unrecorded routes are not inferred. 1. Sir John Howard, grandson of the 2nd Duke Transfer: passed_to Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 2. William FitzOsbern, Earl of Hereford, 1st Earl of Hereford, Norman magnate | late 11th century - 1071 Transfer: granted_to Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-fitzosbern Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 3. Roger de Breteuil, 2nd Earl of Hereford | 1071 - 1075 Transfer: inherited Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-de-breteuil Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 4. Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Pembroke, 1st Earl of Pembroke, lord of Striguil/Chepstow, 8th Earl of Gloucester, 7th Earl of Hertford, English nobleman and military leader | late 11th century - 1148 Transfer: granted_to Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=gilbert-de-clare Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 5. Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, 3rd Earl of Hertford, Surety of the Magna Carta, Lord of Striguil/Chepstow, 5th Earl of Hertford, 2nd Earl of Gloucester, prominent Anglo-Norman leader in the Norman invasion of Ireland | 1148 - 1176 Transfer: inherited Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-de-clare Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 6. William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke, Marshal of England, royal regent, regent of England, hereditary Marshal of England, Regent and Protector of England during the minority of Henry III | 1189 - 1219 Transfer: acquired_through_marriage Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-marshal Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 7. Roger Bigod, 4th Earl of Norfolk, 5th Earl of Norfolk, Marshal of England | 1258 - 1270 Transfer: inherited Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-bigod-24377 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 8. Roger Bigod, 5th Earl of Norfolk, 4th Earl of Norfolk, Marshal of England | 1270 - 1306 Transfer: inherited Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-bigod-24377 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 9. The Crown | 1306 - 1312 Transfer: escheated_to Holding arrangement: Other Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 10. Thomas de Brotherton, Earl of Norfolk, 1st Earl of Norfolk, Marshal of England, son of Edward I, Earl Marshal of England | 1312 - 1338 Transfer: granted_to Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-of-brotherton Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 11. Edward III, King of England | 1338 - 1338 Transfer: surrendered_to Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 12. John Hastings, Earl of Pembroke, lord of Chepstow | 14th century - 1389 Transfer: inherited Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-hastings Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 13. Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk | 1389 - 1405 Transfer: inherited Relationship to present holder: Not recorded DETAILED CONVEYANCE HISTORIES AND LINKED PEDIGREES ============================================================================ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 1 Sir John Howard, grandson of the 2nd Duke Transfer: passed_to Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: Source role: historical_holder_or_transferee. For a time it remained a Royal manor, but later came to Sir John Howard, grandson of the 2nd Duke. Source citation: Lot #13 of Manorial Auctioneers - Undated but Post-2002 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 2 | late 11th century - 1071 William FitzOsbern, Earl of Hereford, 1st Earl of Hereford, Norman magnate Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-fitzosbern Holder position: holder Transfer: granted_to Holding arrangement: sole To / transferee: William FitzOsbern, Earl of Hereford Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: royal grant Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: After the Norman conquest, the lands around Chepstow, also known as Striguil, were granted to William FitzOsbern, Earl of Hereford, who established the Norman lordship and began the castle works. Other parties: William FitzOsbern, Earl of Hereford Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-fitzosbern Person dates: died 1071 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 3 | 1071 - 1075 Roger de Breteuil, 2nd Earl of Hereford Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-de-breteuil Holder position: holder Transfer: inherited Previous holder: William FitzOsbern, Earl of Hereford Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: William FitzOsbern, Earl of Hereford To / transferee: Roger de Breteuil, 2nd Earl of Hereford Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession followed by royal confiscation Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: On the death of William FitzOsbern in 1071, his son Roger succeeded to his lands and titles, including the Lordship of Chepstow. The lordship was subsequently confiscated by William I after Roger's rebellion. Other parties: Roger de Breteuil, 2nd Earl of Hereford Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-fitzosbern Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-de-breteuil Person dates: fl. 1070s Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 4 | late 11th century - 1148 Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Pembroke, 1st Earl of Pembroke, lord of Striguil/Chepstow, 8th Earl of Gloucester, 7th Earl of Hertford, English nobleman and military leader Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=gilbert-de-clare Holder position: holder Transfer: granted_to Previous holder: Roger de Breteuil, 2nd Earl of Hereford Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Roger de Breteuil, 2nd Earl of Hereford To / transferee: Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Pembroke Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: royal grant Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Following royal confiscation, William I granted Chepstow and its castle to Gilbert de Clare, also known as Gilbert Strongbow. Other parties: Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Pembroke Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-de-breteuil Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=gilbert-de-clare Person dates: c. 1100–1148 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 5 | 1148 - 1176 Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, 3rd Earl of Hertford, Surety of the Magna Carta, Lord of Striguil/Chepstow, 5th Earl of Hertford, 2nd Earl of Gloucester, prominent Anglo-Norman leader in the Norman invasion of Ireland Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-de-clare Holder position: holder Transfer: inherited Previous holder: Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Pembroke Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Pembroke To / transferee: Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Richard de Clare, known as Strongbow, succeeded his father Gilbert as Lord of Chepstow and Earl of Pembroke. Other parties: Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=gilbert-de-clare Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-de-clare Person dates: c. 1130–1176 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 6 | 1189 - 1219 William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke, Marshal of England, royal regent, regent of England, hereditary Marshal of England, Regent and Protector of England during the minority of Henry III Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-marshal Holder position: holder Transfer: acquired_through_marriage Previous holder: Isabel de Clare, suo jure Countess of Pembroke Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Isabel de Clare, suo jure Countess of Pembroke To / transferee: William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: marriage settlement and succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Richard de Clare's only child, Isabel, married William Marshal. Through this marriage William Marshal acquired the Lordship of Chepstow and the Earldom of Pembroke. Other parties: William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke, Isabel de Clare, suo jure Countess of Pembroke Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=isabel-de-clare Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-marshal Person dates: c. 1146–1219 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 7 | 1258 - 1270 Roger Bigod, 4th Earl of Norfolk, 5th Earl of Norfolk, Marshal of England Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-bigod-24377 Holder position: holder Transfer: inherited Previous holder: Maud Marshal, Countess of Norfolk Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Maud Marshal, Countess of Norfolk To / transferee: Roger Bigod, 4th Earl of Norfolk Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Roger Bigod, 4th Earl of Norfolk, succeeded to the estates including the Lordship of Chepstow. Other parties: Roger Bigod, 4th Earl of Norfolk Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=maud-marshal Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-bigod-24377 Person dates: died 1306 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 8 | 1270 - 1306 Roger Bigod, 5th Earl of Norfolk, 4th Earl of Norfolk, Marshal of England Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-bigod-24377 Holder position: holder Transfer: inherited Previous holder: Roger Bigod, 4th Earl of Norfolk Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Roger Bigod, 4th Earl of Norfolk To / transferee: Roger Bigod, 5th Earl of Norfolk Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession and inquisitorial record Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Roger Bigod, 5th and final Earl of Norfolk, succeeded his father in 1270 and held the Lordship of Chepstow until his death. An inquisition of 1306 recorded his tenure from the Crown by knight service. Other parties: Roger Bigod, 5th Earl of Norfolk Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-bigod-24377 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-bigod-24377 Person dates: died 1306 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 9 | 1306 - 1312 The Crown Holder position: holder Transfer: escheated_to Previous holder: Roger Bigod, 5th Earl of Norfolk Holding arrangement: other From / transferor: Roger Bigod, 5th Earl of Norfolk To / transferee: The Crown Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: escheat Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: After Roger Bigod's death without issue, Chepstow became Crown property and remained a royal manor for a period. Other parties: The Crown Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-bigod-24377 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 10 | 1312 - 1338 Thomas de Brotherton, Earl of Norfolk, 1st Earl of Norfolk, Marshal of England, son of Edward I, Earl Marshal of England Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-of-brotherton Holder position: holder Transfer: granted_to Previous holder: The Crown Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: The Crown To / transferee: Thomas de Brotherton, Earl of Norfolk Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: royal grant Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Edward II granted the Lordship of Chepstow to his half-brother Thomas de Brotherton in 1312, together with the earldom of Norfolk and the Marshalship of England. Other parties: Thomas de Brotherton, Earl of Norfolk Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-of-brotherton Person dates: 1300–1338 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 11 | 1338 - 1338 Edward III, King of England Holder position: holder Transfer: surrendered_to Previous holder: Thomas de Brotherton, Earl of Norfolk Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Thomas de Brotherton, Earl of Norfolk To / transferee: Edward III, King of England Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: surrender to the Crown Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Thomas de Brotherton surrendered his estates, including Chepstow, to his nephew Edward III in 1338. Other parties: Edward III, King of England Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-of-brotherton Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 12 | 14th century - 1389 John Hastings, Earl of Pembroke, lord of Chepstow Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-hastings Holder position: holder Transfer: inherited Previous holder: Margaret, Countess of Norfolk Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Margaret, Countess of Norfolk To / transferee: John Hastings, Earl of Pembroke Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Chepstow passed from Margaret to her grandson John Hastings, Earl of Pembroke, who held it until his death in 1389. Other parties: John Hastings, Earl of Pembroke Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-hastings Person dates: 1347–1375 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 13 | 1389 - 1405 Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk Holder position: holder Transfer: inherited Previous holder: John Hastings, Earl of Pembroke Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: John Hastings, Earl of Pembroke To / transferee: Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: hereditary succession Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: After John Hastings's death in 1389, Chepstow passed to Thomas Mowbray, Earl of Nottingham, later Duke of Norfolk. Other parties: Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-hastings Relationship paths: No published path recorded. END OF EXPORTED APPROVED CONVEYANCE HISTORY