Culture, General Things, Church Monuments, Church Monument Periods, Early Plate Bascinet and Gorget Period

Early Plate Bascinet and Gorget Period is in Church Monument Periods.

The armour of the Early Plate Bascinet and Gorget Period was developed after experience in battle had shown the throat vulnerable. A gorget was added, attached to the bascinet, to protect the throat.

After 22 Mar 1354. Monument to Edmund Cornwall (deceased) at St Mary's Church Burford [Map]. Early Plate Bascinet and Gorget Period. Feet resting on a Lion. Curious laminated gorget.

Edmund Cornwall: Edmund Cornwall and Elizabeth Brampton were married. He a great grandson of King John "Lackland" of England. Around 1280 he was born to Richard Cornwall (age 28) and Joan Fitzalan (age 13) at Asthall Leigh. He a great grandson of King John "Lackland" of England. On 22 Mar 1354 Edmund Cornwall (age 74) died at Cleobury Mortimer. He was buried at St Mary's Church Burford.

In 1390 Sampson Strelley was buried at All Saints' Church Strelley [Map]. Monument to Sampson and Elizabeth Hercy. Early Plate Bascinet and Gorget Period. Finely made in Chellaston alabaster. The detail of the mail incomplete. Bascinet, no orle, moustache. Great helm with Saracen's Head Crest, strangled as denoted by the tongue out. Extended mantling. She wearing an early form of Crespine Headress. Holding Hands. Chest with Angels with Rounded Wings holding Shields. Angels Supporting Pillow. Bedesmen. Dogs chewing at her dress with Studded Collar.

Sampson Strelley: He was born to Robert Strelley. Sampson Strelley and Elizabeth Hercy were married. In 1390 he died.

Elizabeth Hercy: In 1405 she died. She was buried at All Saints' Church Strelley.

In 1399 William Mainwaring (age 54) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Acton [Map]. Monument Early Plate Bascinet and Gorget Period. Lancastrian Esses Collar. Ass's Head Crest. Orle.

William Mainwaring: Around 1345 he was born to William "The Elder" IV Mainwaring (age 29) in Over Peover.

After 1418. Monument to John Harrington 4th Baron Harington (age 34) and Elizabeth Courtenay Baroness Bonville and Harington. Finely carved alabaster. Monument of the Early Plate Bascinet and Gorget Period. Decorated orle and the plate gorget (throat protection), Hip Belt and the Horses Head Crest. She wearing a Crespine Headress. Chunky Lions Mane. Angels Supporting Pillow.

John Harrington 4th Baron Harington: In 1384 he was born to Robert Harrington 3rd Baron Harington (age 28) and Isabel Loring Baroness Harington. On 21 May 1406 Robert Harrington 3rd Baron Harington (age 50) died at Aldingham Furness. His son John Harrington 4th Baron Harington (age 22) succeeded 4th Baron Harington 1C 1326. On 11 Apr 1418 John Harrington 4th Baron Harington (age 34) died. He was buried in the Lady Chapel of St Dubricius Church Porlock. His brother William Harrington 5th Baron Harington (age 28) succeeded 5th Baron Harington 1C 1326. After 17 Feb 1461 John Harrington 4th Baron Harington and Elizabeth Courtenay Baroness Bonville and Harington were married. Elizabeth Courtenay Baroness Bonville and Harington by marriage Baroness Harington. She the daughter of Edward "Blind Earl" Courtenay 11th Earl Devon and Maud Camoys Countess Devon. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England.

Elizabeth Courtenay Baroness Bonville and Harington: She was born to Edward "Blind Earl" Courtenay 11th Earl Devon and Maud Camoys Countess Devon. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England. Before 09 Oct 1427 William Bonville 1st Baron Bonville (age 35) and she were married. She the daughter of Edward "Blind Earl" Courtenay 11th Earl Devon and Maud Camoys Countess Devon. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England. On 10 Mar 1449 William Bonville 1st Baron Bonville (age 56) was created 1st Baron Bonville. She by marriage Baroness Bonville. 18 Oct 1471 she died. She was buried at St Dubricius Church Porlock.

After 1423. St John the Baptist's Church, Tideswell [Map]. Thurstan de Bower -1423 and Margaret. Early Plate Bascinet and Gorget Period. Lancastrian Esses Collar. Basinet with decorated IHC NASARE Lettering. She wearing a Crespine Headress.

After 22 Mar 1426. All Saints Church Harewood [Map]. Monument to Richard Redman Master of the Horse (deceased) and Elizabeth Aldeburgh. Early Plate Bascinet and Gorget Period. Lancastrian Esses and Inter-twined Knots Collar. Horses Head Crest. Elaborate Crespine Headress. Chest with Angels with Rounded Wings holding Shields.

Elizabeth Aldeburgh: Richard Redman Master of the Horse and she were married. Brian Stapleton and she were married. Around 1362 she was born to William Aldeburgh 1st Baron Aldeburgh Harewood (age 40) and Elizabeth Lisle Baroness Ferrers Harewood (age 22). On 21 Dec 1417 Elizabeth Aldeburgh (age 55) died.

On 26 Feb 1432 Ralph Longford (age 31) died. St Chad's Church, Longford [Map]. Monument to Ralph Longford (age 31). Early Plate Bascinet and Gorget Period. Lancastrian Esses Collar. Hip Belt. IHC NASARE Lettering.

Ralph Longford: Ralph Longford and Margaret Melton were married. On 27 Oct 1400 he was born to Nicholas IV Longford (age 27) and Sarah Harrington at Colwich. He was baptised at St Peter's Church Ellastone. On 19 May 1426, Whitsunday, King Henry VI of England and II of France (age 4) was knighted by his uncles John Lancaster 1st Duke Bedford (age 36) and Humphrey Lancaster 1st Duke Gloucester (age 35) at Leicester, Leicestershire. Henry then went on to knight Ralph Longford (age 25), Thomas Courtenay 13th Earl Devon (age 12) and Robert Wingfield (age 23).

On 27 May 1435 Nicholas Montgomery (age 59) died at Great Cubley [Map]. He was buried at St Andrew's Church, Great Cubley [Map]. Damaged. Probably carved in 1461. Early Suns and Roses Collar. Hip Belt. IHC NASARE Lettering. Early Plate Bascinet and Gorget Period. Chest with Angels with Rounded Wings holding Shields.

Nicholas Montgomery: Around 1376 he was born to Nicholas Montgomery (age 20) and Margaret Foljambe (age 11) at Great Cubley. In or before 1390 Nicholas Montgomery (age 14) and Joan Longford (age 12) were married.

After 07 Jun 1438. Monument to John Cockayne (deceased) at St Oswald's Church, Ashbourne [Map]. Early Plate Bascinet and Gorget Period. Lancastrian Esses Collar. Cockerel Crest (most of which is missing). Horned Headdress. Chest with Angels with Rounded Wings holding Shields. Possibly Sutton and Prentys.

After 01 Oct 1440. Monument to William Rhyther (deceased) and Sybil Aldeburgh at All Saints Church Harewood [Map]. Early Plate Bascinet and Gorget Period. Lancastrian Esses Collar. Crespine Headress.

William Rhyther: In 1379 he was born to William Rhyther (age 20) and Sybil Aldeburgh (age 16) at Tadcaster, Yorkshire. On 01 Oct 1440 William Rhyther (age 61) died at Harewood.

Sybil Aldeburgh: Around 1363 she was born to William Aldeburgh 1st Baron Aldeburgh Harewood (age 41) and Elizabeth Lisle Baroness Ferrers Harewood (age 23) at Harewood. Around 1379 William Rhyther (age 20) and Sybil Aldeburgh (age 16) were married. On 03 Sep 1439 Sybil Aldeburgh (age 76) died at Harewood.

On 06 Jun 1441 William Phelip (age 58) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church Dennington [Map]. Monument to William Phelip (age 58) and Joan Bardolf (age 50). Early Plate Bascinet and Gorget Period. Feathered Crest. Detail of the Wyvern on which her feet rest. Detail of Eagle, possibly hawk, on which his feet rest. Crespine Headress covering her hair. He wearing a bascinet with IHC NASARE Lettering. Both wearing a Lancastrian Esses Collar. Leg Garter below the left knee.

William Phelip: In 1383 he was born to William Phelip (age 30) and Juliana Erpingham (age 23). Before 1407 William Phelip (age 24) and Joan Bardolf (age 16) were married. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England. Around 1418 William Phelip (age 35) was appointed 132nd Knight of the Garter by King Henry V of England (age 31). In 1422 William Phelip (age 39) was appointed Treasurer of the Royal Household. After 1422 William Phelip (age 39) was appointed Lord Chamberlain of the Household.

Joan Bardolf: Before 08 Jul 1382 Thomas Bardolf 5th Baron Bardolf (age 12) and Avice Cromwell Baroness Bardolf (age 12) were married. Baron Bardolf of Wormegay in Norfolk abeyant betwen his two daughters Anne Bardolf Baroness Cobham Sternborough and Joan Bardolf. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England. On 11 Nov 1390 she was born to Thomas Bardolf 5th Baron Bardolf (age 20) and Avice Cromwell Baroness Bardolf (age 20). On 12 Mar 1447 Joan Bardolf (age 56) died.

Before 15 Nov 1448 Hugh Willoughby died. On 15 Nov 1448 Hugh Willoughby was buried at St Mary & All Saints Church, Willoughby-on-the-Wolds [Map]. Monument to Hugh Willoughby and Margaret Freville (age 47). Early Plate Bascinet and Gorget Period. Hip Belt. Horned Headdress. Chest with Weepers holding Shields. Dogs chewing at her dress with Studded Collar. Angels Supporting Pillow. Possibly Sutton and Prentys.

After 1451. St Bartholemew's Church Tong [Map]. Monument to Richard Vernon aka Pembridge (age 62) and Benedicta Ludlow. Early Plate Bascinet and Gorget Period. He with an Lancastrian Esses Collar. Chest of sandstone with twenty-three niches containing, alternatively, twelve angels with shields, and eleven apostles. His head rests on the Vernon Horses Head Crest. She wearing Esses Collar and mitred Crespine Headress. Scabbard with IHS. Possibly the work of Sutton and Prentys.

Richard Vernon aka Pembridge: Shropshire Archaeological Society. And in addition, of our more abundant favour, we grant and give permission on our own behalf, and, as far as is in our power, on behalf of our heirs, to the aforesaid Isabel, Walter, and William Mosse, their heirs or assignees, that they themselves may give and grant the advowson and patronage of the aforesaid College, when it has thus been effectually founded, to Richard Vernon aka Pembridge, son of Richard Vernon, the near relative [Note. Richard Vernon aka Pembridge was great-nephew of Fulk de Pembridge of Tong Castle and heir of the the aforesaid Fulk, and to Benedicta, wife of the same Richard Vernon aka Pembridge, and to the heirs of the body of Richard son of Richard, and Benedicta, to be held, after after the death of the aforesaid Isabel, in such a way that if the same Richard son of Richard, and Benedicta die without heirs of their bodies, then the advowson and patronage of the aforesaid College remain with the heirs of the body of the same Richard son of Richard; and if the same Richard son of Richard die without an heir of his body, then the advovson and patronage of the aforesaid College remain with William Ludlow [Note. Son of William Ludlow and Isabel de Lingen] and Isabel Vernon aka Pembridge his wife, sister of the aforesaid Richard Vernon aka Pembridge, and the heirs of the body of the same William Ludlow and Isabel his wife; and if the same William Ludlow and Isabel his wife die without heirs of their bodies, then the advowson and patronage of the aforesaid College remain with the heirs of the body of the same Isabel, wife of William. Around 1389 he was born to Richard Vernon (age 21) and Joan ferch Rhys Griffith at Haddon Hall. On 24 May 1409 Fulk de Pembridge of Tong Castle died. The estates at Tong were inherited by his great-nephew Richard Vernon aka Pembridge (age 20) grandson of his sister Juliana Pembridge. In 1426 Richard Vernon aka Pembridge (age 37) was appointed Speaker of the House of Commons. Before 1427 Richard Vernon aka Pembridge (age 38) and Benedicta Ludlow (age 35) were married. On 24 Aug 1451 Richard Vernon aka Pembridge (age 62) died at Haddon Hall. He was buried at St Bartholemew's Church Tong.