Revell Family Study
Revel of Swinford
The Revel family traces their ancestral roots back to Norman origin, and first appeared in ancient medieval records in Warwickshire. The Revel family not only held lands and estates in England but were also actively allied with other influential families. They also branched out into other territories and holdings.
On this present day map, A is Brownsover, B is Swinford and Newbold Revel is situated between Bedworth and Rugby, below Withybrook and the M6.
It is recorded that Henry Revel of Swinford, living 1183, was son of Sir Hugo de Revell of Dauphiny, France. Henry had a son Robert:
This Robert had a considerable interest in Swinford, Leicestershire, all of which he gave by deed to the Knights Hospitaller .
His son Hugh was possessed of divers land here, which was seized for his rebellion against King John(1167-1216), until having made his peace, in 1216 the land was restored to him.
Hugh Revell was born in Newbold Revell and married Alice de-Wappenbury in 1190. Alice was the daughter of Thomas de-Wappenbury born about 1175 in England. Hugh died after 1216.
Children of Hugh Revell and Alice:
- William Revell(d. abt.1299) (Knight), son John m. dau of Thomas Bellers
- Simon Revell (Knight)
- Dame Agnes Revell
Hugh's son William in 1297 obtained a charter of free warren in his demesne lands here, and in divers other places in this county and in Warwickshire.
William was succeeded by Sir John Revell, knight. Arms: Ermine a chevron Gules within a bordure, engrailed Sable.
Sir John had issue:
- Sir William Revell knight
- John
- William
- Margaret co-heir, m.John (son of John Malory) between (1312-1377)
- Helen/Elena m. Robert Gresley
- Nicholas
- Joan
All 3 sons died without issue and the estate fell to the three daughters, making partition, in 1393, the Manor of Swinford and that of Newbold Revell went to John Malory and Margaret.