Godfrey SCUDAMORE 
Godfrey was born in 1116 in Upton Scudmore, Wiltshire. Godfrey's father was Lord Walter Of Upton SCUDAMORE. His paternal grandparents were Sir Titus SCUDAMORE and Joyce CLIFFORD. He was an only child. He died at the age of 48 in 1164.General Notes
1053 founded the Abbey of Shrewsbury Regent in France whileWilliam conquered England
Regent in Normandy while William the Conqueror invaded England.Founded thr Abbey Of St. Peter and St. Paul in Shrewsbury
From Saint Germain DE Montgomery, Near Lisieux. Lord of SussexRape of Arundle, with castle there Holdings in 12 counties.
Was responsible to Duke William, later the Conqueror as hischeif architect in the defence of the Middle marches of theborder in his defence against the Welsh. He built many castlesincluding, Montgomery, Shrewsbury, Arundel, Ludlow, Clun,Hopton, And Owestry. Over 90 percent of the Lordships and manorsof Shropshire were held in Chief at the Somesday by thispowerful Roger.
They had a son and a daughter, named Elias and Petronilla.
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Children
Petronilla SCUDAMORE
Petronilla was born in 1135 in Upton Scudamore, Wiltdhire, England. She died at the age of 69 in 1204.
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