Stanford Rivers by H. M. Scott – De Lucy

The de Lucy Family

Richard de Lucy

Richard de Lucy (Lord of the Manor, 1156) was Sheriff of Essex and Hertfordshire and Chief Justiciar at the close of King Stephen's reign.

He built Ongar Castle and Church and was instrumental in founding a market, or "Chipping", for the local inhabitants.

He retired from all his high offices in 1179 and died in an abbey at Lesnes in Kent.