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Joan de Geneville

Heraldry

Oct 29, 2023

genealogy, heraldry

crests, de Clares, Despensers, family rolls, heiresses, impalement, inheritance, Joan de Geneville, Ludlow Castle, Ludlow Castle Heraldic Roll, multiple quartering, Roger Mortimer, stained glass, tombs

The shield depicted, which belongs to the Heraldic Roll of Ludlow Castle (and which can be seen at the castle) is that of Roger Mortimer, first Earl of March and his wife Joan de Geneville. This is what is called a heraldic impalement. The husband’s arms are to the left as you look at it…
Castles for Sale

Sep 20, 2019

buildings, genealogy

Anne Mortimer, Edward III, Edward IV, English Heritage, executions, Henry II, Isabella de Valois, Joan de Geneville, Ludlow Castle, Mortimer’s Cross, Mortimers, property sales, Richard Duke of York, Roger Mortimer, Sheriff Hutton, Wigmore Castle, William II

After a long period of being up for sale, it seems Sheriff Hutton Castle has at last found a buyer. With any luck, maybe there will be better access to the ruins than in the past. SHERIFF HUTTON SALE In the same week the announcement {link to 4th June) came that Sheriff Hutton was sold,…