"Johanni de Haverynton"

Cartmel Priory Church of Saint Mary and Saint Michael
Cartmel, Cumbria England

Built Between 1190 - 1220

Ref: John De Harrington 22nd Great Grandfather (Page XIII) Family Book

"John de Haverington or Harrington was the son and heir of Sir Robert Harrington (23rd Great Grandfather), of Harrington in Cumberland and his wife, Agnes Canfield, heiress of the family of Furness or Fleming of Muchland in Furess". "Sir John Harrington was born about 1281 and he suceeded his mother in 1293, and his father Sir Robert Harrington in 1297 while he was still under age. He was Knighted, on 22 May 1306 when Edward, Prince of Wales was made a Knight at Westminister."

"Sir John de Harrington was summoned, 26 October 1309 for military service, as well as on 3 Edward II to 27 Mar 9, Edward III (1335). He was summoned to councils from 20 Dec 1324 until 25 Feb 1341/42, and to Parliament from 3 Dec 1316 until 3o Jul 1345. His name on the writs is styled "Johanni de Haverynton" and he was called "Lord Harrington".

"In conjunction with his wife, he made a settlement of his Lancashire manors and on 6 Jan 1340/41, he obtained a charter free warren in Witherslack and a park in Aldingham. Sir John Harrington died on 2 Jul 1347 and was buried in Cartmel Church."

Sir (Lord) John Harrington (1281- 1347) was the 8th Great Grandfather to Sir John Harrington (1561-1612), adopted Godson to Queen Elizabeth. (Page IX)

Cartmel Priory Church of St. Mary and St. Michael was dedicated in 1220
and continues to have weekly services. Through the centuries, it has been changed and refurbished. It is well known for the stone work and intricate workmanship in stone, glass and wood. Between 1327 and 1347, a chapel with four traceried windows were provided by Lord John Harrington in the south choir aisle.

The tomb of Lord John Harrington which is located in Town Choir of the Cartmel Priory Church of Saint Mary and Saint Michael.