Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, later 3rd Duke of Norfolk
Dates: 1473-1554
Biography
English nobleman and soldier who commanded the English victory at Flodden in 1513 and received Acton Burnell and related estates from Henry VIII.
Notes / Sources
The grant is also described in later antiquarian accounts as being made to the Earl of Surrey for his service at Flodden.
Research sources:
- R. C. Purton, “The Manor of Acton Burnell,” Shropshire Archaeological and Historical Society Transactions, 3rd series, vol. 47 (1933), p. 53; Historic England, Acton Burnell, registered park and garden entry 1001112. — https://shropshirearchaeologyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/shropshire-transactions-vol.-47-part-1.pdf
The conveyance was made in his capacity as Duke of Norfolk.
Research sources:
- R. C. Purton, “The Manor of Acton Burnell,” Shropshire Archaeological and Historical Society Transactions, 3rd series, vol. 47 (1933), p. 53. — https://shropshirearchaeologyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/shropshire-transactions-vol.-47-part-1.pdf
The Suffolk source links him to numerous Suffolk manors but does not provide the specific 1533 grant or conveyance instrument.
Research sources:
- Suffolk Heritage Explorer, Aldeburgh parish history, Manorial section. — https://heritage.suffolk.gov.uk/media/pdfs/aldeburgh.pdf
- Wikipedia biographical reference — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Howard,_3rd_Duke_of_Norfolk
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