Index of Tudor Tomb

'Wakeham' Cenotaph - Tewkesbury Abbey

walwyn Sun, 08/21/2011 - 12:36

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.

Arthur Tudor Tomb and Chantry Chapel - Worcester cathedral

walwyn Sun, 06/26/2011 - 20:54

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.

 

 

 

Knightley Tomb, Fawsley - Northamptonshire

walwyn Sun, 10/18/2009 - 13:55

Alabaster freestanding tomb to Sir Richard Knightley, northamptonshire

 

 

 

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

 

Prior Moore - Worcester Cathedral

walwyn Wed, 08/17/2011 - 21:23

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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