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Roland Monoux

By E. VENTRIS. (Cambridge)

In answer to your correspondent "M", p. 137., the monumental brass in his possession is, no doubt, from the church at *Edmonton*, Middlesex. Lysons (Environs of London, vol. ii. p. 263.), in his description of Edmonton Church, says, "Near the door is a brass plate, with some English verses to the memory of ROLAND MONOUX (no date)." He subjoins, in a *note*, "arms—on a chevron betw. 3 oak-leaves as many bezants, on a chief 2 anchors, a market for difference. On the brass plate are some English verses, nowise remarkable." These arms (omitting the *chief*) are those borne by the Baronet Monnoux o…

Topics: Monumental Brasses, Genealogy, Historical Restoration

Locations: Edmonton, Middlesex, Sandy, Bedfordshire, Walthamstow, London