Richard Fitz Turold facts for kids
Richard Fitz Turold was an important landowner in England around 900 years ago. He lived in the 11th century, after William the Conqueror took over England. He owned land in Cornwall and Devon, and his name is in the Domesday Book, which was a big survey of land. Later, his lands became part of a larger area called the Feudal barony of Cardinham in Cornwall.
Who Was Richard Fitz Turold?
His name, "Fitz Turold," means "son of Turold." So, his father was likely named Turold. Richard and his father both had connections to a famous monastery called Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France. Richard even gave land to this monastery.
Lands He Controlled
Richard Fitz Turold controlled many lands in England. These lands were recorded in the Domesday Book.
In Cornwall
Richard had a castle at Cardinham in Cornwall. He was a very important person there, working for Robert of Mortain. Robert was the Count of Mortain and was also King William the Conqueror's half-brother. Richard managed many of Robert's lands, including a place called Penhallam.
In Devon
In Devon, Richard was a "tenant-in-chief." This means he held land directly from the King. The Domesday Book shows he owned four properties:
- Woodhuish, near Brixham
- Natsworthy, near Widecombe-in-the-Moor
- East Allington
- One house in the City of Exeter
Richard also held land from other important people, not just the King. For example, he held land at St Marychurch from the Count of Mortain. He also held land at Martin from Baldwin de Moeles, who was the Sheriff of Devon.
His Family
Richard Fitz Turold had a son named William Fitz Richard of Cardinham. William is mentioned in old documents from 1110 and 1130. Some historians believe that William's daughter later married Reginald, Earl of Cornwall.
