The Falcon of the Plantagenets - Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew (London, UK)
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Depicted stone statue of the Falcon of the Plantagenets, one of ten heraldic beasts known as the "Queen's Beasts", you can find on the Palm House Terrace in Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.
Waymark Code: WMM7WB
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/06/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Depicted stone statue of the Falcon of the Plantagenets, one of ten heraldic beasts known as the "Queen's Beasts", you can find on the Palm House Terrace in Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.

The falcon was first used by Edward III as his badge. It descended to Edward IV, who took it as his personal badge, the falcon being seated within an open fetterlock or padlock. The slightly open fetterlock (which can be seen on the shield) is supposed to refer to the struggle Edward IV had to ascend the throne - he forced the lock and won the throne.

More information you can find in Wikipedia.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Falcon of the Plantagenets

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: James Woodford

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1958

Materials used: Portland Stone

Location: The Palm House Terrace in Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew

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