Anne of Caerdydd
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 Anne of Caerdydd. Photo courtesy of Theodulf of Borogrove. | ||||||||||||
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 Or, a fess sable, overall a butterfly ermine. |
Viscountess Anne of Caerdydd served as the third Baroness of Madrone with her lord, Theodulf of Borogrove from 12 February AS XI / 1977 to 3 November AS XIX / 1984.
History
Anne and her lord Theodulf first learned about something called the SCA in the Spring of 1972 and began to attend events in the area, then further afield. They remained very active for over a decade and raised their daughters in this community.
Her name was originally Anne of Cardiff, a combination of her middle name and her family heritage. Upon studying Welsh culture and history more carefully she modify her name to the Welsh spelling of that city.
Anne was a founding member of the Madrone Culinary Guild and was particularly noted for recipes from the British Isles (with special emphasis on Welsh recipes that used leeks.) She created and ran the baronial sewing guild to help the evolving barony costume themselves appropriately. She was also one of the founders of the University of Madrone / Ithra and taught classes in some of the early sessions.
Coronet of An Tir
Upon the victory of her lord at the Coronet Tourney on July 10 AS XI (1976) they became Prince and Princess at Games Tourney and An Tir Principality Coronation on September 11, 1976 at Ravenna Park, Seattle, and reigned from September 11 AS XI (1976} to January 22 AS XI (1977). They worked to expand participation in principality activities and establish customs that were met with the satisfaction of the populace.
Barony of Madrone
Upon the retirement of Liam and Deirdre, Theodulf and Anne became the third Baron and Baroness of Madrone from February 12 AS XI (1977) to November 3 AS XIX (1984). Their home The Borogrove became the baronial court for regular meetings and home of the baronial library.
Working with her lord, and with the Baron Gerhard and Baroness Amanda of Lions Gate, she created the title of Sergeant and lead the tournaments to select members of this order for the duration of her rein as Baroness.
Anne continued to participate in and host the Madrone Culinary Guild meetings and private banquets, and provided many of the recipes in their first cookbooks.
She also remained active in the needle arts, turning more of her attention to tapestry weaving. The royal kneeling pillow with the Arms of An Tir that was used for many years was her creation.
Awards and Honors
- Green Leaf (Madrone) May 18 AS 9 / 1974
- Red Branch (Madrone) July 28 AS 9 / 1974
- Award of Arms (West) Sept 7 AS 9 / 1974
- Queen's Grace (West) Sept 21 AS 9 / 1974
- Mano d'Oro Oct 26 AS 9 / 1974
- Laurel (West) Jan 10 AS 10 / 1976
- Lector Ithra July 5 AS 11 / 1976
- Princess Sept 11 AS 11 / 1976 through Jan 22 AS 11 / 1977
- Valorous Estate Jan 22 AS 11 / 1977
- Viscountess Jan 22 AS 11 / 1977
- Baroness (Madrone) Feb 12 AS 11 / 1977 through Nov 3 AS 19 / 1984
- Leaf of Merit (West) Sept 6 AS 16 / 1981
- Pelican Sept 5 AS 17 / 1982
- Court Baroness Nov 3 AS 19 / 1984
This gentle's name has been entered on the Scroll of Honor - An Tir Remembers.
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