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unusual facts about Earls of March



Montgomery, Powys

At this time, the castle and surrounding estates were held by the Mortimer family (the hereditary Earls of March) but they came into royal hands when the last Earl of March died in 1425.

Royal Supporters of England

King Edward IV's arms contained the white lion, which had been used as supporters by the Mortimers, Earls of March.

Wigmore Castle

From this time on Wigmore became the head of the barony of the Mortimers, later from 1328 Earls of March.

Wigmore, Herefordshire

From this time on Wigmore became the head of the barony of the Mortimers, Earls of March.


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