Launde

Launde Abbey was originally an Augustinian priory founded in the 12th century.

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When the religious houses closed in the 1530s, of all the monasteries in England, Cromwell bagged Launde for himself.

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Launde where were many knights, and among them was the son of the Widow

The High History of the Holy Graal Anonymous 1869

"Sagramors, and you, Orguelleux of the Launde, what will you do?" saith the King.

The High History of the Holy Graal Anonymous 1869

Orguelleux of the Launde, had it not been for the King, and Orguelleux against him, for Orguelleux heeded no danger when anger and ill-will carried him away.

The High History of the Holy Graal Anonymous 1869

Orguelleux of the Launde come, that had not been at the court of a long time, and it had been told him whereof these words were.

The High History of the Holy Graal Anonymous 1869

This story telleth how he conquered him and by what means, and how Galobrus of the Red Launde came to King Arthur's court to help Lancelot, for that he was of his lineage.

The High History of the Holy Graal Anonymous 1869

Afterward, I enquired wherefore he asked it, and he made answer that he had jousted at him in the Red Launde, nor never before had he found so sturdy assault of any knight, wherefore he was right sorrowful for that he was not acquainted with him, for the sake of his good knighthood. "

The High History of the Holy Graal Anonymous 1869

"Briant," saith Orguelleux of the Launde, "Evil fare the knight that would fain grieve and harm with their lord them that have served him well!

The High History of the Holy Graal Anonymous 1869