St Edward’s Crown
Reference code
SIT/01/03/01
Title
St Edward’s Crown
Date
c. 1966
Level of description
file
Extent and format
1 file
Scope and content
Handwritten notes on the history of St Edward's Crown. There is a full timeline of usage in coronations from Charles II to George VI, with dates given for works carried out on the crown along with a detailed description, with measurements and weights given.
Creator
Sitwell, Hervey Degge Wilmot (1896-1973), Major General and Keeper of the Jewel House, Tower of London
Previous reference number(s)
file 3 A