The Battle of Poitiers 1356 (11 page)

8 Tomb of Sir Hugh Calveley, Bunbury church, Cheshire. Calveley was one of a number of Cheshire
routiers
who found employment in the Hundred Years War. He fought at Poitiers with the Black Prince and later was closely involved in Iberian affairs. He played a leading role in both the deposition and subsequent reinstatement of Pedro the Cruel to the throne of Castile.

9 Henry of Grosmont, duke of Lancaster, KG, 1299–1361 (from the Hastings brass). One of the finest military commanders of the late middle ages, he led numerous campaigns in the war and was involved in vital diversionary expeditions in 1346 and 1356.

10 Mounted men-at-arms, showing a version of the barrel-style helm and visored and open bascinet. Copyright Kate Green.

11
Chevauchée
. Copyright Kate Green.

12 Archers and infantry. Copyright Kate Green.

13 The Anglo-Welsh longbowmen. Copyright Kate Green.

14 The Black Prince kissing the standard of St George. Copyright Kate Green.

15 Cavalry. Copyright Kate Green.

16 Statue of Edward the Black Prince, Leeds City Square. The statue was commissioned in recognition of Leeds gaining city status at the turn of the twentieth century. The prince was seen, somewhat strangely, as a symbol of good government. The equestrian image is much more in keeping with the military reputation he gained at the battles of Crécy and Poitiers.

17 Arms of Edward III

18 Coin of the Black Prince.

19 Coin of the Black Prince.

20 Great Seal of Edward III.