Warenne Collection

Sir John Mowbray, earl of Surrey and Warenne, duke of Norfolk and earl marshal, 1472-1475-6 (chromolitho)
2811914 Sir John Mowbray, earl of Surrey and Warenne, duke of Norfolk and earl marshal, 1472-1475-6 (chromolitho) by Hope

The cists in Southover Church, 1845. Creator: Richard Henry Nibbs
The cists in Southover Church, 1845. 11th-century human remains found in the ruins of the ancient Priory of Lewes in Sussex

The excavation in which the cists were found - the Mount and Priory ruins, 1845. 11th-century human remains were found in the ruins of the ancient Priory of Lewes in Sussex

Earl de Warenne producing his title to the Commissioners, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Earl de Warenne producing his title to the Commissioners, c1860, (c1860). Edward I (1239-1307) set up a commission to investigate the deeds by which the barons acquired their property

William Earl Warenne
JOHN WILLIAM earl of WARENNE and his brother LEOFRIC, a monk Date: ? - 1240

Heraldic Arms, Westminster Abbey, London - North Aisle, VI - John de Warenne, Earl of Surrey

St. Pancras Priory
The ruins of St. Pancras Priory, Lewes, Sussex, England, founded by William and Gundrada de Warenne, the only Cluniac monastery in the county of Sussex. Date: founded 1077

Castle Acre Priory
The remains of the gateway of Castle Acre Priory, Norfolk, England, a Norman castle and Cluniac priory, which was founded by William de Warenne, Earl of Surrey, circa 1090. Date: 11th century

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Sir John Mowbray, Earl of Surrey and Warenne, Duke of Norfolk, and Earl Marshal (1472-1475-6), once held vast lands and titles, including the priories of St. Pancras and Castle Acre. In 1845, during an excavation at Southover Church, two cists bearing the heraldic arms of the Warenne family were discovered amongst the ruins of the Mount and Priory. These intricately designed cists, now on display, showcase the noble lineage of William Earl Warenne, whose arms can also be seen at Westminster Abbey in London. The rich history of the Warenne family, with their connections to priories and castles, continues to intrigue and inspire.