Locations for Constance and her family.


Canterbury Cathedral The tomb of Henry IV and his second wife, Joanna of Navarre are here. As, rather more tucked away, is that of Joan, Lady Mohun.

Cardiff Castle Has been quite significantly rebuilt.

Caversham About the village - the House is long gone.

Conisbrough Castle

Fotheringhay Little is left of the castle, but it's still a lovely place to visit. Just down the road is its magnificent church. This, in its present form, post dates Constance by some years; but her brother, Edward lies within, though not in his original tomb, but in an Elizabethan replacement.

Gloucester Cathedral This was an Abbey in Constance's time, but she might recognise parts of it. Edward II's tomb is still there although it's only a shrine for Edward II fans.

Hanley Castle

All Saints, Kings Langley This is where Constance's parents lie in their relocated tomb.

Leeds Castle

Our Lady's Shrine Caversham This is the modern one. The one Constance knew was destroyed by that nice chap Henry VIII.


Reading Abbey Where Constance herself is buried. Sadly, or perhaps thankfully, we do not know exactly where, so she is safe from archaeologists and their mattocks.

Sandal Castle Joanne's dower castle in later years.

Tewkesbury Abbey This is one of the few places Constance would still recognise and where her husband and two of her children lie buried. If you know where to look, you can even find a shield with her marital impalement! You will also find the chantry chapel for Edward and Elisabeth Despenser. His effigy kneels on top (he is the 'Kneeling Knight') and they are both represented in a fading painting within the chapel. Also here is the empty tomb of Sir Guy de Bryan. Highly recommended as a place to visit.

Westminster Abbey Though it will cost you a small fortune to enter, you should certainly visit it at least once, if only to see the magnificent tomb of Richard II and Anne of Bohemia. Though it is rather tucked away, you will also find the tomb of Philippa, Duchess of York.