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2 unusual facts about Godfrey Ludham


Godfrey Ludham

Ludham's parents were Richard and Eda of Ludham, Norfolk, and he had a brother Thomas who was also a priest.

In 1191 John, Count of Mortain, (later King John of England) had granted the church of Walesby and its chapelry of Haughton to the church of St Mary, Rouen, and in 1257, Ludham confirmed Rouen's authority to present Walesby's vicar, and specified among his dues and duties the chapel of Hockton with its tithes, and the joint funding with Rouen of repairs, rebuilding, books, vestments and other alterages.



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