Heraldry, Armorials, Sackville to Zouche, St John Arms

St John Arms is in Sackville to Zouche.

On 22 May 1653 unamed child was born to Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton (age 23) and Christian Freschville (age 19). She died in childbirth. The child died seven days later on 29 May 1653. Both were buried at the St John the Baptist's Church, Staveley [Map]. Monument erected by her husband Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton (age 23) the future Duke Bolton. Reclining figure with Chrisom Child.

Armorials...

Top Middle Paulet Arms differenced with a label argent three points impaled Freschville Arms.

Top Left: His Arms, in sixths 1 Paulet Arms 2 Possibly Seymour Arms although wings should be Or 3 Unknown Arms 4 Unknown Arms 5 Unknown Arms 6 St John Arms with a label argent three points to reflect his status as son of the current owner of the Arms.

Top Right: Her Arms, in sixths 1 Freschville Arms 2 Unknown Arms 3 Unknown Arms 4 Unknown Arms 5 Unknown Arms 6 Harrington Arms.

Christian Freschville: On 13 Dec 1633 she was born to John Freschville 1st Baron Frescheville (age 26) and Sarah Harrington. On 28 Feb 1652 Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton (age 22) and Christian Freschville (age 18) were married. He the son of John Paulet 5th Marquess Winchester (age 54) and Jane Savage Marchioness Winchester.

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1698. Hasting's Chapel St Helen's Church Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire [Map]. Part of the monument to Francis Hastings 2nd Earl Huntingdon and Catherine Pole Countess Huntingdon constructed at the request of Theophilus Hastings 7th Earl Huntingdon (age 47) in 1698 to repair damage caused during the Civil War at which time the monument was moved to the side of the chapel. The inscription of the Urn reads "Theophilus, Earl of Huntingdon, as a last service, caused this chapel to be decorated, and this tomb to be restored, in glorious memory of his most illustrious forefathers whose remains are buried here. Done in faith, 1698"."

The top armorial is of Francis Hastings 2nd Earl Huntingdon.

The bottom armorial is Catherine Pole Countess Huntingdon. Hers possibly bigger, and more prominent as a consequence of her royal ancestry. Quarters, some of which are also quartered. From top to bottom, left to right, somewhat speculatively:

Top Left Quarter: Left Side: Hastings Arms, Unknown Arms, Hungerford Arms, Unknown Arms. Right Side: Unknown Arms, Unknows Arms with frogs which may be a mis-represented version of De La Pole Arms.

Top Right Quarter: York Arms, Unknown Arms, Neville Arms differenced with a label three points argent, Beauchamp Arms, Beaumont Arms.

Bottom Left Quarter: Possible St John Arms, Unknown Arms, Hungerford Arms, Montagu Arms [Note. The or (gold) colour should be argent (white)?].

Bottom Right Corner. Holland Arms, Unknown Arms, Unknown Arms, Quartered: Clare Arms and Despencer Arms.

Catherine Pole Countess Huntingdon: In 1511 she was born to Henry Pole 1st Baron Montagu (age 19) and Jane Neville Baroness Montagu (age 30). On 25 Jun 1532 Francis Hastings 2nd Earl Huntingdon (age 18) and Catherine Pole Countess Huntingdon (age 21) were married. They were second cousin once removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England 1312-1377. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England 1312-1377. He the son of George Hastings 1st Earl Huntingdon (age 45) and Anne Stafford Countess Huntingdon (age 49). On 24 Mar 1545 George Hastings 1st Earl Huntingdon (age 58) died. His son Francis Hastings 2nd Earl Huntingdon (age 31) succeeded 2nd Earl Huntingdon, 7th Baron Botreaux, 6th Baron Hungerford, 4th Baron Moleyns and 4th Baron Hastings. Catherine Pole Countess Huntingdon (age 34) by marriage Countess Huntingdon. On 23 Sep 1576 Catherine Pole Countess Huntingdon (age 65) died. She was buried in the Hasting's Chapel St Helen's Church Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.