He reigned forty-six years.

The tomb of Edward III., of copper, gilt, with this epitaph:


Of English kings here lieth the beauteous flower
Of all before past, and myrror to them shall sue:
A merciful king, of peace conservator,
The third Edward, &c.


Besides the tomb are these words:


Edward III., whose fame has reached to heaven. A.D. 1377,
Fight for your country.


Here is shown his sword, eight feet in length, which they say he
used in the conquest of France.

His queen's epitaph:


Here lies Queen Philippa, wife of Edward III. Learn to live. A.D.
1369.