Heraldry
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Heraldry - Common Charges
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Common charges...
Common Charges
The annulet
A simple ring. Indicates a fifth son.
Crescent
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Fleur-de-lis
The fleur-de-lis shape is based on the lily plant and comes in many forms. Indicates a sixth son.
Mullet
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Fusil
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Escutcheon
When a shield is borne as a charge. Usually the arms of an heiress on her husband's shield.
Roundels
Roundels
Roundels come in different colours and each one has a different name.
Bezant (Or)
Plate (Argent)
Torteau (Gules)
Hurt (Azure)
Pomeis (Vert)
Pellet (Sable)
Golpe (Purpure)
Fountain
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Medieval Castles
Types of castles
- Early Fortifications
- Castles of William the Conqueror
- Earthwork castles
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