Foxwist Coat of Arms - Castle Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Meirion
N 53° 08.437 W 004° 16.617
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The Coat of Arms of the Foxwist family to be seen on Castle Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd.
Waymark Code: WMC9ER
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/12/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Dorcadion Team
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This eye-catching figure stands above the door entrance of a solicitors office on Castle Street in Caernarfon. The figure is dated 1628.

The Foxwist family was well known in Caernarfon up to the end of the 18th century, amongst them a judge and a Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Noble (aristocratic) family

Full name of the bearer: William Foxwist

Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
It is set into the wall above door entrance.


Material / Design: Stone

Blazon (heraldic description):
A winged angel standing under a arch and holding a shield.


Address:
4 Castle Street (Stryd-y-castell) Caernarfon Gwynedd Wales


Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]

Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): Not listed

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