Generation 15 · tudor · 16 of 60 · Holds the 1313 writ

George Tuchet

9th Baron Audley

Son · husband · father of this house

George Tuchet, full figure, Royal / court, front

Helm or circlet of rank

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Chronicle of this board

Marian-Elizabethan transition

George, 9th Baron, died in 1560. The castle at Heighley is already sliding from fortress to quarry; the title is becoming a dignity more than a garrison.

Wardrobe

Spanish black, white ruff beginning, gold fret jewel on the cap.

Weapons · animals · lands

Rapier replacing the war sword.

Household geldings.

  • Audley honour, now largely rent-rolls