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.
Effigy
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.
Monument of Adrien Hénencourt (d1530) at Amiens Cathedral. This monument is below the choir screen (1490-1530) depicting the life of St Firmin that canon Hénencourt was responsible for commissioning.
This effigy on a low tomb chest is thought to be Alexander of Holderness (d1226) abbot of Peterborough.
Tomb of Sir Thomas Andrews (d1564) and his two wives, Katherine and Mary.
Two 13th century effigies of Benedictine monks. Peterborough Cathedral.
Bishop Ferry de Beauvoir (d1473). Amiens Cathedral France.
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.
Monument to Bishop Joseph Allen (1845).
Recumbent alabaster effigy of Bishop Heton (1609).
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