Who is Who in Our Medieval Little Dunmow?


Baron Robert FitzWalter’s administration

Sir Andrew de Legsfontaine, Steward of Baron Robert FitzWalter for the village of Little Dunmow

Lady Alyssa, Sir Andrew’s daughter, promised to Castle Hedingham Priory

Lady Katherine, Sir Andrew’s daughter

Sir Andrew’s Household

Naomi, Lady’s Maid

Walter, Sir Andrew’s Squire

Faith, Cook

Jonathan of the Axe, Serjeant

Coriander, Serjeant

Emily, Cori’s Wife


Sir Samuel FitzMichael, holder of a knight’s fee in Little Dunmow and Baron Robert FitzWalter’s vassal.

Peter, Sir Samuel’s Brother

Lady Celestine, Sir Samuel’s Sister

Sir Samuel’s Household

Jarrett, Sir Samuel’s Squire


Foreign Notables in Little Dunmow

Matthew of Salerno, Physician

Kex li trovers, trouvère


The people of Little Dunmow

Joshua, Villager

Pasquale, Canon of the Priory of Little Dunmow

Samantha, Patroness of the Priory

Jane, Patroness of the Priory

Autumn, Villager and Family

Brenton, Royal Forester, and Linda and their Family

Jonathan the Little, Villager

Keiran, Villager

Mark, Barber and Serena and their Family

Michael, Villager and his family

Nathaniel, Villager

Gabriel, Freeman Laborer, and Brigid and their Family