Martin James - St Mary - Eastling, Kent
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A standing wall monument to Martin James (d.1592) in St Mary's church, Eastling, bearing the James coat of arms.
Waymark Code: WM11ARZ
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/17/2019
Views: 1
"The Chapel houses a 19th century organ, the Martin James monument and a fine oak chest with an inscription of "1664 H" carved inside. The "H" is the mark of a Michael Shilling, who was churchwarden at the time."
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The inscription on the monument reads -
Hic situs est Martinus James Armiger quam plurimis olim animi corporisque dotibus orantus.
Cancellariae Angliae Prothonotarius. Pacis inter Cantianos administrator. Aequi bonique
cultor. Coniugem habuit Thomasinam Johannis Coppingeri Armigeri filiam, ex qua duos
filios totidemo filias suscepit, & post vitae cursu magna cum probitatis & prudentae laude
peractu fideliter in dno requievit ultimo Febr:ano a verbo incarnato 1692 Cuivit patri
optimo & bene merenti Henric filius & haeres memoriae & pietatis ergo monument u hoc posuit.
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Burgher (used by famous commoner)
Full name of the bearer: Martin James
Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
south chapel
Material / Design: Stone
Blazon (heraldic description):
Quarterly first and fourth sa a dolphin embowed ar second and third erm on a chief gu three crosses crosslet or
Address:
St Mary
Kettle Hill Road
Eastling, Kent England
ME130AX
Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link]
Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): Not listed
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