Heraldic Design and Architechture
RIPON CATHEDRAL WINDOW
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The tradition of adding coats of arms on cutlery, plates and other household items dates at least to the 14th Century. Many wills from the 14th Century list various household items emblazoned with the bequeather’s coat of arms. Heraldry was also integrated into the field of Architecture from an early date.
Heraldic devices were frequently placed above doorways and upon outer walls of houses. In churches and cathedrals saints were frequently seen holding shields on the walls. The heraldic engravings were found arches, altars, doorways, windows and stone benches. Very often the shields were blank so were not displayed as personal vanity but as part of the architectural style of the period.
Heraldic devices were frequently placed above doorways and upon outer walls of houses. In churches and cathedrals saints were frequently seen holding shields on the walls. The heraldic engravings were found arches, altars, doorways, windows and stone benches. Very often the shields were blank so were not displayed as personal vanity but as part of the architectural style of the period.
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14th CENTURY CHEST WITH HERALDIC DESIGN
