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.
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.
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.
Bishop Edmund Freke - Worcester Cathedral
By walwyn - May 2nd, 2011
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Edmund Freke (d1591) was Bishop of Norwich (1575-1584), Bishop of Worcester (1584 -1591), and chaplain to Queen Elizabeth I.
Bishop Hugh de Northwold - Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire
By walwyn - July 16th, 2010
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Tomb of Hugh de Northwold (d1245). Bishop of Ely from 1229-1254.
Bishop John Stanbury - Hereford Cathedral.
By walwyn - August 12th, 2011
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This carved alabaster monument of Bishop John Stanbury contains his effigy and has saints and angels as mourners carrying shields around all sides. Unfortunately the heads of the angels were chipped off during the reformation.
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