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Tomb of 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, Whitchurch, Shropshire

Tomb of John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury (killed in battle 1453).
St Alkmund's Church, Whitchurch, Shropshire.
His heart was buried in the doorway.
His body lies under an effigy inside, in the Lady Chapel.
See street view.
See modern notice.

Tomb of the 1st Earl of Shrewsbury.
Photo 2018. See full size.
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Tomb of the 1st Earl of Shrewsbury.
Photo 2018. See full size.
See 2009 shot. From here. Used with permission.

Tomb of the 1st Earl of Shrewsbury.
Photo 2009. See full size.
From here. Used with permission.

1st Earl of Shrewsbury.
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1st Earl of Shrewsbury.
Photo 2018. See full size.
See 2009 shot from here. Used with permission.

19th century plaque on the tomb.
It was restored by Adelaide, Countess Brownlow (1844-1917), dau of 18th Earl of Shrewsbury.
Photo 2018. See full size.

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Stone at the doorway

Stone at the doorway of the church that marks the burial of the 1st Earl of Shrewsbury's heart.
Photo 2018. See full size.
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See street view.

19th century plaque at the doorway.
Photo 2018. See full size.
See wider shot.
See 2009 shot. From here. Used with permission.