John le Strange Baron Knockin

  General Notes:

John le Strange, 1st Lord of Knockin created the earliest known example of the le Strange coat-of-arms by applying its red background. It dates back to the siege of Caerlaverock Castle (Scotland) in 1300, where he displayed two argent lions, passant. Attached to this is the blood thirsty motto, 'mihi parta tueri' ('I will fight for/defend what is mine'). His entry in the mediaeval 'Song of Caerlaverock' poem based on the long triumphant siege, confirms this. The colours he used on the shield are symbolic of: peace & sincerity (silver or white) warrior, martyr, military strength & magnanimity (red) .

  Noted events in his life were:

• Address: Knockin, Shropshire.

John married Maud de Montibus.