England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is located on the island of Great Britain, of which it covers about 62%, and more than 100 smaller adjacent islands. England shares a land border with Scotland to the north and another land border with Wales to the west, and is surrounded by the North Sea to the east, the English Channel to the south, the Celtic Sea to the south-west, and the Irish Sea to the west. Continental Europe lies to the south-east, and Ireland to the west. The population was 56,490,048 according to the 2021 census, with nine million inhabitants in its largest city, London.
The peerage and clergy restrict the authority of English kings with the Ordinances of 1311.
On October 11, in the year 1311, The peerage and clergy restrict the authority of English kings with the Ordinances of 1311. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of October 11, a notable event in this corner of history.
Key Facts
- This event took place on October 11, 1311 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Historical Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 3 Wikipedia articles.
- The event is associated with a specific geographical location (see map below).
- Wikipedia source last updated on 24 September 2026.
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