Michael Poulteney Effigy - Misterton, Leicestershire

1567
Michael Poulteney Effigy - Misterton, Leicestershire

Alabaster tomb effigy of Sir Michael Poulteney (d1567) at St Leonard parish church, Misterton, Leicestershire.

 

This is in the traditional medieval style of knight in armour with helmet, crowned with a saracen's head, and lion at his feet. On the sides of the tomb are plain shields

Effigy of Sir Michael Poulteney, tudor alabaster chest tomb

Effigy of Sir Michael Poulteney, Saracen's Head