Index of all Sculpture

Abbot John Chambers - Peterborough Cathedral

walwyn Sun, 10/09/2011 - 19:10

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.

Thomas Cave Tomb - Stanford-on-Avon, Northamptonshire

walwyn Sun, 11/01/2009 - 16:22

Alabaster free standing tomb to Thomas Cave (c1558).

Andrews Tomb, Church Charwelton - Northamptonshire

walwyn Sun, 10/18/2009 - 14:10

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

Denton family tomb - Hereford Cathedral

walwyn Thu, 06/23/2011 - 22:14

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.

Effigy of Sir Michael Poulteney - Misterton, Leicestershire

walwyn Sun, 10/18/2009 - 15:21

Alabaster tomb effigy of Sir Michael Poulteney (d1567).

Robert Steward Monument - Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire

walwyn Thu, 07/15/2010 - 19:32

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

John Shirley Tomb - Breedon-on-the-Hill, Leicestershire

walwyn Mon, 10/19/2009 - 21:56

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

Francis Shirley Tomb - Breedon-on-the-Hill, Leicestershire

walwyn Sun, 10/18/2009 - 22:25

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

Throckmorton tomb - Coughton Warwickshire

walwyn Sun, 10/18/2009 - 15:45

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

Robert Dudley, Lord Denbigh - Warwick

walwyn Tue, 03/29/2011 - 18:15

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.