King Charles I - St Ethelbert - Hessett, Suffolk - Coats of Arms on Waymarking.com

"At the east end of the north aisle is the church's set of royal arms. Cautley saw it in the vestry in the 1930s, and identified it as a Queen Anne set. Now, with additions stripped away, it is revealed as a Charles I set from the 1600s, and a very fine one. It is fascinating to see it at such close range. Usually, they are set above the south door now, although they would originally have been placed above the chancel arch, in full view of the congregation, a gentle reminder of who was in charge."

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It bears the Royal Arms of King Charles I, and the words:
'HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE'
This is old French for "shame upon him who thinks evil of it", and is also the motto of the Order of the Garter. Below on a blue panel is:
'DIEU ET MON DROIT'
("God and my right"). At the very top, picked out in gold are the characters:
'C R'
which stand for "Charles [the first] Rex".

Bearer of Coat of Arms: Noble (aristocratic) family Full name of the bearer: King Charles I of England Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?: At the east end of the north aisle of St Ethelbert's church. Material / Design: Wood Address: St Ethelbert The Street Hessett, Suffolk England IP30 9AX 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): [Web Link] Blazon (heraldic description): Not listed

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