Effigy
'Wakeham' Cenotaph - Tewkesbury Abbey
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.
Français14th century cross legged knight - Salisbury Cathedral
Once thought to be an effigial monument to William Longespee (d1250) the date of the armour places this as a 14th century monument.
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.
Andrews Tomb, Church Charwelton - Northamptonshire
Tomb of Sir Thomas Andrews (d1564) and his two wives, Katherine and Mary.
Bishop Hugh de Northwold - Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire
Tomb of Hugh de Northwold (d1245). Bishop of Ely from 1229-1254.
Bishop John Stanbury - Hereford Cathedral.
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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