What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: Erected in 1584, Porch House is Northallerton's oldest house, Charles I stayed here as a guest in 1640 and as a prisoner in 1647. Recorded plaque organisation: Northallerton Town Council.
King Charles I of England (1625-1649) was a monarch whose reign ended in civil war and his execution for treason; he is remembered for his belief in the divine right of kings and his conflict with Parliament.
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Places near here
Porch HouseMemorial · 4 yd
Northallerton Police StationListed building · 34 yd
Church of All SaintsListed building · 59 yd
Market CrossMonument · 307 yd
Golden LionMemorial · 387 yd
Statue of Sophie ConstableMonument or public art · 517 yd
Milepost on verge of A167 1 mile north of NorthallertonMonument or public art · 1505 yd
Battle of the StandardMajor battlefield · 1.8 mi
Helmersdale PlantationWood · 1.9 mi
Crosby Court PlantationWood · 2.0 miBattle of Northallerton 1138Registered battlefield · 2.4 mi
Sigston CastleRuins · 3.1 miOther information
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