Mystery of the Beauchamp tomb in Worcester Catherdral

Mystery of the Beauchamp tomb in Worcester Catherdral
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Charles Barker argues that the heraldry on the Beauchamp tomb in Worcester Cathedral has been inaccurately repainted and that the tomb actually contains the remains of Sir John Beauchamp of Powyck and his second wife Elizabeth Patishull.

Sir John Beauchamp of Powyck being the great great uncle of Margaret Beauchamp, wife of Oliver St.John (1) and John Beaufort (2).

Year:
1999
Creator:
Brigadier Charles Barker
Type:
Research Report Article
Taken from:
Report No. 32
Copyright:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Last updated on:
Wednesday 15th January 2025

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