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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Two of William the Conqueror's sons became kings of England. Who was the third son?



19 March, 1284

Statute of Rhuddlan

The statute set the standard for laws and administration in Wales, under English control

This pious king was married to Eleanor of Provence



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