Friday
Aug242012
A Tomb for King Richard III
August 24, 2012 An archaeological dig is now underway to determine whether the mortal remains of King Richard III are under a car park in Leicester.
Over a year ago, Lost in Castles were invited to make the preliminary computer impressions for a potential tomb to re-bury the remains of King Richard, should they be discovered. The design has undergone several changes and is now being finalised.
BBC coverage is inevitably pro-Tudor: BBC and Richard III
Reader Comments (12)
I do hope they find Richard and accord him he respect he so very much deserves. There is talk of putting his bones on display in Leicester Cathedral.... this would be utterly appalling and akin to what the Tudor did after the battle. If we are lucky enough to find King Richard then please bring him home to Middleham or York Minster where he was truly loved and let him finally Rest In Peace.
Let us hope that they find his remains so he may be finally buried. My only disappointment is he will not be buried in the north where he was so well loved and respected.
Hi Dianne! I don't know who's been speaking of having his bones on show. That certainly is not part of the project as far as I am aware. The people who began this work are whole-hearted Ricardians and they have planned every stage of any laying to rest with great care. Of course, now we have to wait and see whether those plans can be put into place ...
I feel it would be fitting if he were buried at Middleham , the castle and home he loved and in the North that loved him.
Dianne,
I think there will be a lot of speculation until the dig is done. If they do find his remains, then I feel another hailstorm of where he should be buried will begin. The powers at be will be hit at all fronts with everyone's point of view, but I can't say I disagree in that his remains should be brought north. As many Ricardians know, in 1483, Richard put in motion for a chantry to be set up in York Minster, and many view the tomb of Anne Neville to be temporary.
Hi Antonia. Thanks for your comment!
Thanks, Jo. Don't forget the politics in all of this. I know the decisions made thus far have had to satisfy some very important people!
Hi Abigail, I have just been searching for the link to where I saw the quote that they wanted to put them on show but I can't find it (probably deleted it in disgust) ..... if I do find it I will post it. I think it was someone from the council, not the R3S etc.
https://www.facebook.com/KingRichardlll
I think York Minster would be an appropriate final resting place but whether or not that would be "approved" is another story. Certainly, as far as a non-religious location, Middleham would be the sentimental choice but there would need to be some assurance that the site would be protected.
Abi,
There is always politics unfortunately. However, in this case, since Richard has been so maligned for over 527 years, he deserves to have his remains where he would have been at peace. Still on the spiritual side, one can say is beyond any earthly cares and is at peace. It would be nice to just see him get some justice.
Jo
His wish was to be buried in York Minster so I believe this should be respected.
There is a petition in place for those who feel that he SHOULD be buried in York as he wished
.http://www.thepetitionsite.com/369/648/460/time-for-king-richard-iii-to-come-home-to-york/