Leicester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Church of the Annunciation
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018
1. Church of the Annunciation Marker
Church of the Annunciation
The Hawthorn Building of De Montfort University was built on the site of the former Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The church and the Richard III Story
Following his defeat at the Battle of Bosworth, III’s corpse was brought back to Leicester. It is traditionally suggested that his naked, battlescarred body was put on public display for three days in the precincts of Church of the Annunciation by the victorious Henry Tudor as indisputable proof that King Richard was dead.
What do we know about the Church of the Annunciation?
• Henry, 4th Earl of Leicester and 1st Duke of Lancaster, founded the church and associated college in 1353.
• The King of France gave Henry a thorn said to be from the Crown of Thorns (worn by Jesus at the crucifixion). This holy relic was placed on the high altar of Henry’s new church on a stand of gold, turning the church into a centre of pilgrimage.
• The church contained the tombs of various benefactors and important Lancastrians.
• It performed a chantry function, acting as a place of prayer for the souls of members of the House of Lancaster.
What remains of the church today?
The church was demolished in 1548 as part of the
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 52° 37.87′ N, 1° 8.376′ W. Marker is in Leicester, England. Marker is on The Newarke close to Castle View, on the left when traveling west. Located next to the Hawthorn Building on the campus of De Montfort University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leicester, England LE2 7GZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Municipal Technical & Art Schools (a few steps from this marker); The Collegiate Church (a few steps from this marker); The Whipping Toms (a few steps from this marker); This Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Portland and Hawthorn Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Chantry House and Skeffington House (within shouting distance of this marker); Visit of the Queen (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Newarke Gateway (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leicester.
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018
2. Church of the Annunciation Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
