Chicheley wielded power during a period of sociopolitical turmoil and change, and later in his career was increasingly troubled by England's growing aggression and control over the colony.

[3] His name honours Henry Chichele, Archbishop of Canterbury and founder of All Souls College, Oxford, from whom he is a collateral descendent.

[14] With his newly obtained land and farms, Chicheley tended silkworms and produced silk for export to England, and established mulberry orchards.

After violating the terms of his parole, he returned to England, where he engaged with supporters of Charles II who were plotting the Stuart Restoration of 1660.

[15] As lieutenant governor, Chicheley advocated restrictions on tobacco cultivation to increase its price and to help promote further agricultural diversification in the colony.

[1] After Colepeper returned to Britain, Chicheley remained in Virginia, continuing as lieutenant governor from December 1682 until his death in February 1683 at his Rosegill estate.