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Heraldry of the church: a handbook for decorators (1911)

Dorling, E. E. (Edward Earle) · London : A. R. Mowbray & co., ltd. · leaf 84

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. The drawino: is from the seal of Arch-bishop Robert Waldby (1397-98) whoappears to have been the first prelate toassume these arms. In modern times thecrown is made like the crown of the Kingof England, but from its form as Arch-bishop Waldby assumed it it is evidently,when taken in conjunction… … YORK 74 Heralchj of the Church DurhamAzure a cross gold beween four lions siher. This magnificent coat of arms appearsfirst on the seal of Robert Nevill, Bishopof Durham from 1438 to 1457. The lionsare possibly derived from the arms of thegreat Thomas Hatfield, bishop from 1345to 1381, whose seal…

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