Sir John de Northwode - St Mary - Ottery St Mary, Devon
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N 50° 45.169 W 003° 16.732
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Arms of Sir John de Northwode on the altar screen of St Mary's church, Ottery St Mary.
Waymark Code: WM16FQF
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/23/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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Arms of Sir John de Northwode on the altar screen of St Mary's church, Ottery St Mary.

"John de Northwode was an English medieval churchman and university chancellor. He was the son of John de Northwode and Agnes, daughter of William de Grandison; and nephew of John de Grandison.

From 29 November 1329 until 1330, John de Northwode was Archdeacon of Exeter in Devon, southwest England. He held the post of Archdeacon of Totnes, also in Devon, from 1338 until 1349. He was appointed Chancellor to the University of Oxford from 1345 to 1349. A commemorative brass plaque dedicated to his memory exists in the Collegiate Church of Ottery St Mary in Devon."

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Bearer of Coat of Arms: Burgher (used by famous commoner)

Full name of the bearer: Sir John de Northwode

Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
altar screen cornice


Material / Design: Stone

Blazon (heraldic description):
Erm. a cross engr. gu.


Address:
St Mary
Ottery St Mary
Devon
England
EX11 1DQ


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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