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.
Tomb
Once thought to be an effigial monument to William Longespee (d1250) the date of the armour places this as a 14th century monument.
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.
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.
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 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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