John Fortescue of 'Spirelston' [Spiddlestone], Devon: exemplification of arms, and pedigree, extracted from the visitation of Devon, May 1638.

This material is held atCambridge University Library

Scope and Content

Attested by Thomas Thompson, Lancaster Herald, and by Edward Walker, Chester Herald. According to the contemporary endorsement it was drawn up 'to determine a controversie in the Court of Honour'. Damaged by damp.

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Acquisition Information

Purchased from Hereward T. Wake, 10 Oct. 1894.

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