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BEVERLEY. (The Minster.)

1. Armet, circa 1470, in perfect condition (Fig. 1801). 2. Close helmet of the end of the XVIth century (Fig. 1802). Hanging in the Percy chapel (Fig. 1803). Tradition. The armet is traditionally associated with the fourth Earl of Northumberland, ob. 1489. The other helmet is also associated with the Percy family. The fourth Earl was confined in the Tower from the death of his father until 27 October 1469, when he was released by Edward IV. He was killed in a conflict with the mob near his home, 28 April 1489, and was buried in the Percy chantry.

Fig. 1801. Beverley

Fig. 1803. Beverley

Fig. 1802. Beverley BRIDLINGTON. (St. Mary.)

 [Communicated by the Rev. C. V. Collier, F.S.A.]

Wooden helmet. Tradition. Hanging over the Cryke hatchment in the north aisle. BUBWITH. (All Saints.)

 [Communicated by the Rev. C. V. Collier, F.S.A.]

1. Helmet. 2. Sword. Hanging in the chancel. Tradition. Associated with the Vavasour family of Melbourn. Arms. Or a fess dancettée sa. charged with a fleur-de-lis arg. (Vavasour of Spaldington.) Crest. A cock gu. combed, wattled, and legged, and charged on the breast with a fleur-de-lis or.

GISBOROUGH.

There is now no armour in this church.