Title:

Duke

Military Rank:

General

First Name:

George

Last Name:

Monck

Memorial Type:

Memorial - Funerary

Does the monument still exist?

Yes

Installation Date:

1740s

Inscription:

The inscription does not mention George Monck but names those who erected memorial under the terms of the Will of Christopher, Duke of Albemarle, Monck's son.

Allegiance:

Changed sides

Condition:

Very Good

Condition Description:

No visible damage and lettering on the inscription in very good condition.

Memorial Notes:

Monck was a professional soldier who originally fought for the King. He was captured at Nantwich in January 1644 and was imprisoned. He was released in late 1646 and fought in Ulster in 1647-1649 and Scotland (1650-1659) for Parliament. He was instrumental in facilitating the return of King Charles II in 1660 and was subsequently made Duke of Albemarle.