Delve into 16th-century heraldry with a meticulous North‑country visitation and its companion documents.
This nonfiction volume gathers the 1530 visitations and related heraldic materials, offering a window into how coats of arms, families, and places were recorded, copied, and interpreted in early modern England. The edition also features appendices of additional heraldic documents, along with editor notes and historical context to help readers understand the sources and variations that arise across manuscripts.
- Detailed lists of coats, crests, and arms from northern counties, including comparative notes on variations.
- Appendices containing copies of grants and other heraldic documents related to the North of England.
- Editorial commentary that situates the manuscripts, explains differences between sources, and highlights notable curio coats and pedigrees.
- Historical notes on the transmission, copying, and preservation of heraldic rolls and related material.
Ideal for readers of heraldry, local English history, and scholarly readers seeking a documented view of early modern armory and its sources.