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 outspoken politician was the first female to sit in the House of Commons



18 May, 1152

Prince Henry, son of Queen Matilda, marries Eleanor of Aquitaine

Eleanor was divorced from Louis VII of France only a few weeks earlier

The first 'Windsor' king



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