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The mysterious coffin found immediately after Richard was discovered….

Aug 27, 2023

archaeology, buildings, religion, Science

human remains, lead coffins, Leicester Greyfriars, Leicester University, Matthew Morris, missing feet, Richard III, University of Leicester Archaeological Services, video

We all know that an unidentified medieval stone sarcophagus containing a lead coffin was discovered close to Richard’s last resting place in Leicester. And, probably, that it proved to be that of an elderly woman. Now there is a video of what happened when it was opened. When they first examined the remains inside…
Blanche Mortimer – The Grandison Monument

Jun 11, 2017

art, buildings, genealogy

Blanche Mortimer, Edward II, Edward III, heraldry, Herefordshire, Isabella de Valois, lead coffins, Nikolaus Pevsner, Peter Grandison, Roger Mortimer, Simon Jenkins, St. Bartholomew’s, tombs

In the chancel of the church of St Bartholomew, Much Marcle, Herefordshire can be found one of the most beautiful tombs chests in England, that of Blanche Mortimer, Lady Grandison. I happened by chance on this lovely monument some years ago. I stood there entranced, unwilling to leave. Blanche’s tomb has been described by Nikolaus Pevsner…