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Church of the Greyfriars

 
 
Church of the Greyfriars Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018
1. Church of the Greyfriars Marker
Inscription.
Near This Spot Stood The
Church of the Greyfriars
Where the Body of Richard III
The Last Plantagenet King of England
Was Interred After His Death, Aged 32
At the Battle of Bosworth Field
22 August 1485

Requiescat in pace


 
Erected 1990 by Richard III Society.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
 
Location. 52° 38.058′ N, 1° 8.13′ W. Marker is in Leicester, England. It is in Leicester City Centre. Marker is at the intersection of Saint Martins and Grey Friars, on the right when traveling east on Saint Martins. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 St Martins, Leicester, England LE1 5PH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alderman Newton’s School (within shouting distance of this marker); Agnes Archer Evans (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard III (within shouting distance of this marker); The Globe (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Guildhall (about 150 meters away); Weather Vane (about 150 meters away); Restoration of Leicester Guildhall (about 150 meters away); Leicester Automaton Clock (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leicester.
 
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 Greyfriars, Leicester on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 18, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
Church of the Greyfriars Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018
2. Church of the Greyfriars Marker
Church of the Greyfriars Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018
3. Church of the Greyfriars Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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