MANORIAL HERITAGE REGISTRY CONVEYANCE & DESCENT HISTORY ============================================================================ Great Ellingham Public record: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_manor=great-ellingham Exported: 14 October 2026, 22:39 GMT+0000 Recorded historical holders: 15 Location: Norfolk SUCCESSION REGISTER | EARLIEST RECORDED TO PRESENT ============================================================================ Relationships below reproduce saved published paths; unrecorded routes are not inferred. 1. Sir Robert Mortimer, Knight, lord of Great Ellingham | 1369 - 1372 Transfer: Alexander de Ellingham sold the lordship to Sir Robert Mortimer. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-robert-mortimer Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 2. Alexander de Ellingham and Amy | 1372 Transfer: Sir Robert Mortimer sold the lordship back to Alexander de Ellingham and his wife Amy. Holding arrangement: Joint Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 3. Sir George Felbrigg, Knight, holder of Great Ellingham | 1388 - 1399 Transfer: Margery, Lady Mortimer, settled Great Ellingham on Sir George Felbrigg. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=george-felbrigg Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 4. Thomas Spelman and Anne | 1472 - 1524 Transfer: After John Conyers died without issue, Great Ellingham passed to his niece Anne, wife of Thomas Spelman. Holding arrangement: Joint Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 5. de Greys of Merton | 1524 Transfer: The manor passed into the hands of the de Greys of Merton. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=de-greys-of-merton Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 6. Turketel | before 1066 - 1066 Transfer: The manor belonged to Turketel in the days of Edward the Confessor and was held by Warbold after the Conquest. Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 7. Warbold | 1066 - about 1100 Transfer: After the Conquest, Warbold held Great Ellingham of Hermer de Ferrers. Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 8. Earl Warrenne | about 1100 Transfer: By about 1100 Great Ellingham had become a lordship of the Warenne family. Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 9. William, son of Ralph de Ellingham, Count of Mortain | about 1200 Transfer: William de Wirmegge granted Great Ellingham to William, son of Ralph de Ellingham. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-son-of-baderon Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 10. Sir Robert Mortimer, Knight, lord of Great Ellingham | 1381 - 1388 Transfer: Sir Robert Mortimer was again lord of Great Ellingham in 1381. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-robert-mortimer Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 11. Constantine Mortimer | 1401 Transfer: Constantine Mortimer was lord of Great Ellingham in 1401 after Sir George Felbrigg released his rights in 1399. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=constantine-mortimer Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 12. Sir Thomas Mortimer of Attleborough Transfer: Constantine Mortimer was succeeded by his son, Sir Thomas of Attleborough. Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 13. John FitzRalph Transfer: One of Sir Thomas's daughters and heiresses married John FitzRalph, through whom the descent continued. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-fitzralph Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 14. Maud and Sir Robert Conyers Transfer: John FitzRalph was succeeded by Maud, who married Sir Robert Conyers. Holding arrangement: Joint Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 15. John Conyers, Knight | - 1472 Transfer: Sir Robert Conyers's son John held the manor and died without issue in 1472. Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-conyers Relationship to present holder: Not recorded DETAILED CONVEYANCE HISTORIES AND LINKED PEDIGREES ============================================================================ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 1 | 1369 - 1372 Sir Robert Mortimer, Knight, lord of Great Ellingham Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-robert-mortimer Holder position: holder Transfer: Alexander de Ellingham sold the lordship to Sir Robert Mortimer. Previous holder: Alexander de Ellingham Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Alexander de Ellingham To / transferee: Sir Robert Mortimer Assets / rights concerned: lordship_title Instrument type: sale Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=alexander-de-ellingham Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-robert-mortimer Person dates: floruit 1369–1388 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 2 | 1372 Alexander de Ellingham and Amy Holder position: holder Transfer: Sir Robert Mortimer sold the lordship back to Alexander de Ellingham and his wife Amy. Previous holder: Sir Robert Mortimer Holding arrangement: joint From / transferor: Sir Robert Mortimer To / transferee: Alexander de Ellingham and Amy Assets / rights concerned: lordship_title Instrument type: sale Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Other parties: Alexander de Ellingham, Amy Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-robert-mortimer Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 3 | 1388 - 1399 Sir George Felbrigg, Knight, holder of Great Ellingham Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=george-felbrigg Holder position: holder Transfer: Margery, Lady Mortimer, settled Great Ellingham on Sir George Felbrigg. Previous holder: Margery, Lady Mortimer Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Margery, Lady Mortimer To / transferee: Sir George Felbrigg Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: settlement Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Sir George released his rights in the manor in 1399. Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=george-felbrigg Person dates: floruit late 14th century Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 4 | 1472 - 1524 Thomas Spelman and Anne Holder position: holder Transfer: After John Conyers died without issue, Great Ellingham passed to his niece Anne, wife of Thomas Spelman. Previous holder: John Conyers Holding arrangement: joint From / transferor: John Conyers To / transferee: Thomas Spelman and Anne Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: inheritance Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Other parties: Anne, Thomas Spelman Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-conyers Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 5 | 1524 de Greys of Merton Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=de-greys-of-merton Holder position: holder Transfer: The manor passed into the hands of the de Greys of Merton. Previous holder: Thomas Spelman and Anne Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Thomas Spelman and Anne To / transferee: de Greys of Merton Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: inheritance or transfer Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Source citation: Offline model knowledge; source verification required Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=de-greys-of-merton Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 6 | before 1066 - 1066 Turketel Holder position: holder Transfer: The manor belonged to Turketel in the days of Edward the Confessor and was held by Warbold after the Conquest. Holding arrangement: sole To / transferee: Turketel Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: descent or tenure Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Pre-Conquest holder of Great Ellingham. Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 7 | 1066 - about 1100 Warbold Holder position: holder Transfer: After the Conquest, Warbold held Great Ellingham of Hermer de Ferrers. Previous holder: Turketel Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Turketel To / transferee: Warbold Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: tenure or descent Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Post-Conquest holder under Hermer de Ferrers. Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 8 | about 1100 Earl Warrenne Holder position: holder Transfer: By about 1100 Great Ellingham had become a lordship of the Warenne family. Previous holder: Warbold Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Warbold To / transferee: Earl Warrenne Assets / rights concerned: lordship_title Instrument type: descent or lordship succession Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The lordship was associated with the Warenne earldom from about 1100. Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 9 | about 1200 William, son of Ralph de Ellingham, Count of Mortain Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-son-of-baderon Holder position: holder Transfer: William de Wirmegge granted Great Ellingham to William, son of Ralph de Ellingham. Previous holder: William de Wirmegge Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: William de Wirmegge To / transferee: William, son of Ralph de Ellingham Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: grant Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Grant marking the transfer to the de Ellingham family. Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-de-wirmegge Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-son-of-baderon Person dates: died after 1140 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 10 | 1381 - 1388 Sir Robert Mortimer, Knight, lord of Great Ellingham Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-robert-mortimer Holder position: holder Transfer: Sir Robert Mortimer was again lord of Great Ellingham in 1381. Previous holder: Alexander de Ellingham and Amy Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Alexander de Ellingham and Amy To / transferee: Sir Robert Mortimer Assets / rights concerned: lordship_title Instrument type: lordship succession Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: A later period of Mortimer lordship, distinct from the 1369–1372 transaction already recorded. Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-robert-mortimer Person dates: floruit 1369–1388 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 11 | 1401 Constantine Mortimer Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=constantine-mortimer Holder position: holder Transfer: Constantine Mortimer was lord of Great Ellingham in 1401 after Sir George Felbrigg released his rights in 1399. Previous holder: Sir George Felbrigg Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Sir George Felbrigg To / transferee: Constantine Mortimer Assets / rights concerned: lordship_title Instrument type: lordship succession Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Holder recorded in 1401; the exact intervening legal sequence is not supplied. Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=george-felbrigg Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=constantine-mortimer Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 12 Sir Thomas Mortimer of Attleborough Holder position: holder Transfer: Constantine Mortimer was succeeded by his son, Sir Thomas of Attleborough. Previous holder: Constantine Mortimer Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Constantine Mortimer To / transferee: Sir Thomas Mortimer of Attleborough Assets / rights concerned: manor_and_title Instrument type: inheritance Manor and title passed together: 1 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Succession from Constantine Mortimer to his son Sir Thomas. Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=constantine-mortimer Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 13 John FitzRalph Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-fitzralph Holder position: holder Transfer: One of Sir Thomas's daughters and heiresses married John FitzRalph, through whom the descent continued. Previous holder: Sir Thomas Mortimer of Attleborough Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Sir Thomas Mortimer of Attleborough To / transferee: John FitzRalph Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: inheritance through marriage Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: The supplied record identifies John FitzRalph as the successor through marriage to a daughter and heiress of Sir Thomas. Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-fitzralph Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 14 Maud and Sir Robert Conyers Holder position: holder Transfer: John FitzRalph was succeeded by Maud, who married Sir Robert Conyers. Previous holder: John FitzRalph Holding arrangement: joint From / transferor: John FitzRalph To / transferee: Maud and Sir Robert Conyers Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: inheritance through marriage Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: Succession associated with Maud and her husband Sir Robert Conyers. Other parties: Maud, Sir Robert Conyers Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-fitzralph Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 15 | - 1472 John Conyers, Knight Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-conyers Holder position: holder Transfer: Sir Robert Conyers's son John held the manor and died without issue in 1472. Previous holder: Maud and Sir Robert Conyers Holding arrangement: sole From / transferor: Maud and Sir Robert Conyers To / transferee: John Conyers Assets / rights concerned: manor_property Instrument type: inheritance Manor and title passed together: 0 Evidence status: provisional Narrative / explanation: John Conyers was the immediate holder before the succession to his niece Anne. Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-conyers Person dates: fl. late 15th century Relationship paths: No published path recorded. END OF EXPORTED APPROVED CONVEYANCE HISTORY