Title:

Knight

First Name:

John

Last Name:

Bourchier

Memorial Type:

Memorial - Plaque

Does the monument still exist?

Yes

Installation Date:

Not known

Inscription:

Mickelgate House

Built for John Bourchier (1710-1759)
whose ancestor Sir John Bourchier was
one of the signatories to the warrant
for the execution of King Charles I

Allegiance:

Parliamentarian

Condition:

Very Good

Condition Description:

Plaque is clean and legible

Memorial Notes:

Sir John Bourchier was an active Yorkshire parliamentarian. He was involved with the arrests of the Hothams in Hull in 1643. Returned as the MP for Ripon in 1647, he attended all sessions of the King's trial and signed the death warrant.