County: Essex
History from: 1066
History to: 1449
Documented history: Yes
Domesday Book: Yes
Interesting Facts:
Become the 13th Baron and Baroness of Helion Bumpstead
1st Baron – Tihel, the Briton is a reeve (senior public official) of Ely.
5th Baron – Andrew Helion borrows from the Jews and they take Helion Bumpstead as security. The tenants owe the service for Helion Bumpstead direct to King Henry III.
6th Baron – Andrew Helion serves in the army sent to fight Llewellyn, Prince of Wales in 1277.
7th Baron – Henry Helion is summoned to do military service against the Scots by King Edward I.
9th Baron – John Helion serves as a member of the Black Prince’s court and is summoned to attend the King’s Council.