Ralph of Lechlade

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Ralph of Lechlade [1] was the Dean [2] of Wells [3] during 1217. [4]

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References

  1. Phelps, William (1839). The history and antiquities of Somersetshire, volume 2. London: J. B. Nichols & Son. p. 144.
  2. Davis, John (1814). A concise history of the Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew, in Wells. Shepton Mallet: W.J. Quartley. p. 79.
  3. Britton, John (1836). Cathedral Antiquities: Wells, Exeter, and Worcester. London: M. A. Nattali. p.  122.
  4. A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 2. London: Victoria County History. 1911. pp. 162–169.