Title:

King

First Name:

Richard

Last Name:

Plantagenet

Memorial Type:

Memorial - Stained Glass

Does the monument still exist?

Yes

Installation Date:

Modern (1899 - present day)

Inscription:

“Ad dei gloriam et in piam memoriam Ricardi Terci regis angliae qui hanc Collegiam fieri fecit. anno domini MCCCCLXXIX“. In translation this reads: “To the glory of God and in loving memory of Richard III King of England, who made this college in the year of our Lord 1479”.

Allegiance:

Yorkist

Condition:

Good

Condition Description:

Window has no damage or wear and tear and is cleaned and regularly maintained so is in excellent condition.

Memorial Notes:

Window commemorates the creation of St Mary and St Akelda Church at Middleham into a collegiate church in 1479 by Richard III when he was Duke of Gloucester.