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Hamelin de Barham; Hamelin de Ballon (Balun / Baeluns) , lord of Much Marcle, Herefordshire; lord of Abergavenny

Born: 1060   Died: post 1103   

Hamelin received the lordship of N. Gwent from William Rufus and built a castle at Abergavenny. He is credited with the foundation of Abergavenny Priory. His brother, Winebald, was lord of Caerleon.

Sites associated with this person

Abergavenny Priory, Monmouthshire (founder)


 
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