York, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Coat of Arms of Charles I

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 16, 2018

1. Coat of Arms of Charles I Marker

Inscription. The Coat of Arms above the entrance is that of Charles I who stayed in the King’s Manor in 1633 and 1639. His father James I (James VI of Scotland) whose monogram appears on the doorway had introduced the unicorn the supporter of Scotland into the royal arms. The lion is the supporter of England. The two beasts hold lances with the flags of St Andrew and St George. The fleur-de-lis of France and the harp of Ireland can also be seen. Note the N of the word MON

The Coat of arms was restored by York Civic Trust in 1972

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1633.

Location. 53° 57.74′ N, 1° 5.176′ W. Marker is in York, England. It can be reached from the intersection of Museum Street (England Route A1036) and Bootham ( Route A19), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: York, England YO1 7EP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Yorkshire & The Humber.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The King’s Manor (within shouting distance of this marker); Exhibition Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Foundation of York Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); William Etty R.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); George Walker Milburn

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Abbey Wall Gateway (within shouting distance of this marker); Bootham Bar (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Roman Fortress (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

More about this marker. Located at the Kings Manor and Principals House, next to Exhibition Square

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 16, 2018

2. Coat of Arms of Charles I Marker

The King's Manor House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 16, 2018

3. The King's Manor House

Coat of Arms of Charles I image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 16, 2018

4. Coat of Arms of Charles I

The Entrance to King's Manor House

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 426 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.