Attributed to John Wakeham (d1549), the last abbot of Tewkesbury, the 'Wakeham' Cenotaph, actually mid fifteenth century and pre-dates the abbot by about 100 years. The effigy is a gisant as a decomposing corpse and the canopy was modelled on the throne of the House of Lords.
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'Wakeham' Cenotaph - Tewkesbury Abbey
By walwyn - August 21st, 2011
Français14th century cross legged knight - Salisbury Cathedral
By walwyn - November 14th, 2011
Once thought to be an effigial monument to William Longspee (d1250) the date of the armour places this as a 14th century monument.
A history of ancient sculpture
By walwyn - January 9th, 2012
Internet Archive copy of "A history of ancient sculpture" by Lucy Myers Wright Mitchell (1883).
Deals with Eygptian, Greek, Roman, and Middle Eastern sculpture.
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Abbot John Chambers - Peterborough Cathedral
By walwyn - October 9th, 2011
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Effigy of John Chambers (d1556) last abbot and first bishop of Peterborough. Described in the 17th century as being exquisitely carved, with a mitre and robe, and feet resting on a lion, this effigy was mutilated during the English Civil War.
Andrews Tomb, Church Charwelton - Northamptonshire
By walwyn - October 18th, 2009
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Tomb of Sir Thomas Andrews (d1564) and his two wives, Katherine and Mary.
Anglian Beasts
By walwyn - October 15th, 2010
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Anglo Saxon animal carvings at Breedon-on-the-Hill, Leicestershire.
Anglo Saxon Sculpture
By walwyn - October 14th, 2010
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Ango Saxon sculpture is divided into two main periods, that before the 9th century Danish invasion and that after King Alfred (871-899). The period covers a period from the earliest Christian crosses, and includes stone decorative elements in churches depicting grotesque animals and fiugures intertwined with vine tendrils.
Arthur Tudor Tomb and Chantry Chapel - Worcester cathedral
By walwyn - June 26th, 2011
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This chantry chapel to Arthur Tudor, covered in tracery and sculptures, was built in 1504. The chest tomb of the 15 year old Prince fills the chapel.
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