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If Reading Abbey has achieved fame over the last few years, it is as the burial place of King Henry I.
In this video I examine various theories concerning the possible location of the burial.
The video is in two parts.
The first lasts about twenty minutes and looks at the wider area where we know Henry was buried. This is the chancel. I give a detailed explanation of the plan and purpose of the chancel, as it is only from this perspective that we can understand the possible sites for Henry’s tomb.
In the second part, also about twenty minutes, I look at various documents and archaeological findings which may help us pinpoint the burial position of King Henry. I overlay various plans on modern day maps of the area, so that the viewer can visualise more readily the suggested possible placings of the tomb
I then offer several solutions to the puzzle. Having presented the evidence, I leave it to you to come to your own conclusion.
If you have any ideas or suggestions of your own, please leave a comment on KZbin, or get in touch directly.
My email is jgmullaney@aol.com