Illustrated armour terminology guide
A set of detailed illustrations showing the various terminology used to describe armour. With many thanks to Mark Downing FSA for allowing use of these illustrations.
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Glossary of terms
This guide explains the specialised terms of medieval armour and architecture used when talking about tomb carvings. We plan to expand this with terms used for clothing and ecclesiastical vestments, and some of the other technical terms used in describing effigies.
Symbolism on monuments
Carvings on tombs can be strange and puzzling. This guide explains the meanings of many of the symbols used on post-medieval gravestones.