[7] From charter evidence, it appears that Rufus was often in England, even when King Henry was in Normandy.
[8] The functions of the office were performed by the head of the scriptorium, Robert de Sigello.
Geoffrey at first quarrelled with his cathedral chapter, but peace was restored when the bishop allowed the monks their privileges.
[2] His son Geoffrey seems not to have been involved in politics, although he held an estate in Dorset of 18 and a half hides.
[12] His grave was identified and excavated in the 19th century inside Durham Chapter House.