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The Herefordshire Contingent – #1 de Lacy

March 7, 2021March 12, 2021 franklparker

Whilst Hugh was supervising building work there in July 1186 he was decapitated by an Irish man posing as a labourer but who had a battle axe concealed in his clothing. Continue reading The Herefordshire Contingent – #1 de Lacy

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