Heraldic shield of Thomas Becket - St.Thomas of Canterbury - Camelford, Cornwall - Coats of Arms on Waymarking.com

Stained glass representation of the coat of arms of St Thomas Becket in the east chancel window of St.Thomas of Canterbury church, Camelford.

"Thomas Becket (also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London, and later Thomas à Becket; 21 December c. 1119 (or 1120) – 29 December 1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by both the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. He engaged in conflict with Henry II, King of England over the rights and privileges of the Church and was murdered by followers of the king in Canterbury Cathedral. Soon after his death, he was canonised by Pope Alexander III."

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Bearer of Coat of Arms: Ecclesiastical (prelates and their seats) Full name of the bearer: Thomas Becket Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?: Stained glass window, chancel, east , St.Thomas of Canterbury church, Camelford Material / Design: Glass (painted / stained) Blazon (heraldic description): The left side of the shield represents the cape Thomas Becket wore and the sash around his neck forming the Y shape. On the right side are three red-billed choughs (a sea bird found on the coast of several parts of the UK) - In heraldry, choughs are known as "beckits". This type of bird is associated with Thomas Becket Address: St Thomas of Canterbury Camelford, Cornwall England PL32 9PD 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]

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