John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk (d. 1485), probable site of tomb
Title:
Duke
First Name:
John
Last Name:
Howard
Memorial Type:
Plaque
Does the monument still exist?
Yes
Installation Date:
Not known
Inscription:
The probable site of the tomb of John Howard, Duke of Norfolk killed at Bosworth Field 1485
Allegiance:
Yorkist
Condition:
Average
Condition Description:
Text is still legible, but the paint on the plaque has weathered and worn off.
Memorial Notes:
Howard was killed at the battle of Bosworth commanding the Yorkist vanguard.
Memorial Address:
Thetford Priory, Water Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1BB
County:
Norfolk
Country:
England
Location within building:
The plaque is within the ruins of Thetford Priory, close to a similar plaque relating to Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk.
Geoloation:
TL 86619 83377
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