Who is R. Cicest? The bust appears on the exterior wall of the chapel at Lincoln's Inn Fields. The Bishops of Chichester leased this land from 1228, acquiring the freehold from 1580. The chapel was erected in 1623.
Any historians out there that can enlighten me as to who this is and what was significant about this year?
I find nothing but the suggestion R could be as in 'Rex,' King! Nothing much happens in 1223 otherwise. Was he a lawyer?
ReplyDeleteI have no idea but, I would be surprised if he had something to do with a battle.
ReplyDeleteA grim looking face, to be certain.
ReplyDeleteI think he's a bishop with his mitre on, and CICEST will be short for Chichester, I guess. Not sure about the R, it'll be something in Latin.
ReplyDeleteAh yes, google Ralph Neville, Bishop of Chichester - he had custody of the Great Seal until 1223 because the King was underage. Isn't Google amazing?
ReplyDeleteHe looks nearly alive:)
ReplyDeletea rather scary gent! :)
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping in today! :)
Isn't jennyfreckles a google magician?
ReplyDeleteContact the Inn; they'll confirm.
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