Illustrated Dictionary of British Churches - Cartouche Definition

History and Architecture

Cartouche

An ornamental shield or tablet, often containing an heraldic device (coat of arms). Cartouches are often decorated with fanciful scrolled edges representing rolled parchment or paper. Cartouches are often found upon late medieval and Elizabethan tombs.

Poughill, Cornwall

Poughill, Cornwall




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This northern British kingdom was formed the merger of Bernicia and Deira in the 6th century



24 December, 1515

Thomas Wolsey named Lord Chancellor

Wolsey had been created cardinal only 3 months previously

This king died at Burgh by Sands, Cumbria



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