The story of Jerpoint Abbey, a historic Cistercian monastery in southeastern Ireland, begins with the legacy of one of Osraige’s most notable dynasties.
The Legacy of Sir Lambert de Trikyngham: A 13th-Century BLACK English Knight
- 23 September 2024
The Legacy of Sir Lambert de Trikyngham: A 13th-Century BLACK English Knight
Sir Hugh Newmarch 1336- c 1380, Lord of the Manor of Whatton, the monument was intentionally destroyed, particularly on the face, to hide his handsome negroid features. I have outlined his nose and lips because the outline is still prominent after the destruction and easy to determine with the naked eye what it would've been.
