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Richard Catesby Brass - Ashby St. Ledgers, Northamptonshire

Full length figure brass of Sir Richard Catesby 1553, wearing tabard with Catesby Arms.

Legend of St. Eustace - Saint-Étienne de Beauvais

Dated 1554 this window depicts scenes from the Life of St Eustace.

Legend of Saint Romain - St. Godard

1540 stained glass in St Godard Rouen tell the story of Saint Romain (Romanus).

Abbot John Chambers - Peterborough Cathedral

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.

Francis Tanfield and His Family

Francis Tanfield was a member of a gentry family long settled at Gayton, Northamptonshire. The Tanfields held land in the county from at least the 14th century, and like many such families, maintained their position through estate management and service in local administration. Francis died in 1558, and his monument in St Mary’s Church was probably commissioned by his widow soon afterwards.

Thomas Cave Tomb - Stanford-on-Avon, Northamptonshire

Alabaster free standing tomb to Thomas Cave (c1558).

Andrews Tomb, Church Charwelton - Northamptonshire

Tomb of Sir Thomas Andrews (d1564) and his two wives, Katherine and Mary.

Denton family tomb - Hereford Cathedral

This alabaster monument to Alexander Denton and his wife Anne (nee Willison), dates from about 1566. Anne his wife and the child by her side are the only ones that are buried here.