Heraldic Visitation Of The Northern Counties In 1530

By Thomas Tonge

Book Overview

Heraldic Visitation of the Northern Counties in 1530 is a historical book written by Thomas Tonge. The book provides a detailed account of the heraldic visitation that took place in the northern counties of England in 1530. The visitation was conducted by Thomas Benolt, the York Herald, and his assistant, William Flower. The purpose of the visitation was to record the coats of arms of the nobility and gentry in the region. The book includes a comprehensive list of the families who were visited, along with their coats of arms and pedigrees. It also provides information on the social and political context of the visitation, including the power struggles between the nobility and the Crown. The book is a valuable resource for historians and genealogists interested in the history of heraldry and the social structure of medieval England. It is written in English and is accessible to readers of all levels of expertise.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116326492X
• ISBN13: 9781163264928
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"