Index of Tudor Sculpture

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.

Wakeham cenotaph

Tomb of John Wales vicar (d1496).

 

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.

 

 

 

Situated behind the main altar in Worcester cathedral this effigy is said be that of William Moore (1518-1536), the prior of the Benedictine Priory of St Mary's Worcester.

 

Freestanding tomb to Sir Richard Knightley (d1534) and his wife Jane Skenard.

 

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.

 

Alabaster free standing tomb to Thomas Cave (c1558).

 

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

 

 

 

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.

 

Alabaster tomb effigy of Sir Michael Poulteney (d1567).

 

 

 

Monument to Robert Steward (d1570) was an ancestor of Oliver Cromwell. The recumbent effigy wears armour with bogus heraldry.

 

 

 

 

Tomb of John Shirely (d1570), a knight in armour with sword, and feet resting on a lion.

 

 

Tomb of Francis Shirley of Staunton Harold (d1571), and his wife Dorothy.

 

 

 

 

Marble tomb of Sir John Throckmorton (d1580) and his wife Marjorie.

 

 

 

 

This alabaster free standing wall monument in the Beauchamp Chapel of St Mary's Warwick, is dedicated to Robert Dudley ("the Noble Impe"), Lord Denbigh, who died in 1584 at the age of four.

 

Late C16 alabaster tomb, of Humfrey Peyto died 30 March 1585, and Anne his wife.

 

 

 

A colossal alabaster monument almost as high as the north wall. Includes a skeletal gissant at the bottom. Built in 1598 by Richard & Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-Trent.

 

 

 

1590 monument in Reigate stone to Thomas Andrew.

 

 

 

 

This alabaster and marble monument is to Ambrose Dudley (d1590), 3rd earl of Warwick. It consists of a effigy on a tomb chest with pilasters and angled columns. The Warwick bear is at his feet and the tomb chest contains heraldic shields around its sides.

Monument dedicated to Robert Price (d1595) and his wife, and her parents.

 

 

 

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