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 wandering priest was leader of the Peasant's Revolt of 1381. He made famous the rhyming couplet, 'When Adam delved and Eve span, who was then the gentleman'



27 July, 1588

Battle of Gravelines

English ships defeat and scatter the Spanish Armada

Daughter of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise



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