The Stained Glass of St Martin's Church, Stamford, Lincolnshire

The Stained Glass of St Martin's Church, Stamford, Lincolnshire

Coats of Arms: Page 2

The Coats of Arms: South Chancel & South Aisle & Chapel

15th century stained glass window in Stamford St Martin; South Chapel East Window

South Chapel East Window

South Chapel East Window:

There are two coats of arms in the south chapel east window; top centre is a 16th century shield of Clinton quartering Saye within garter. Below that, the arms of Cromwell

It is not clear who the Clinton-Saye arms specifically belong to, but the Baronies of Clinton and Saye had been connected for centuries at the time of the building of the church. The Cromwell arms are undoubtadly from Tattershall. Ralph Cromwell, Baron Cromwell of Tattershall founded the Priory Church there.

15th century stained glass in Stamford St Martin; South Aisle 1

South Aisle 1

South Aisle 1:

The window contains glass from Tattershall and includes old and New Testament scenes. Above the transom are three coats of arms; from left to right: Unidentified, Marmion, Grey

It is unclear how these names are connected with either Tattershall or Stamford. Grey may suggest Earl Stamford, though the shield in the windows is not that of Earl Grey himself, but could be a minor branch.

In the bottom panels are from left to right: Russell of Strensham (Gloucs), The See of Lincoln, and Russell (for John Russell, Bishop of Lincoln 1480 – 1494).