Two Mitred Abbots - Stanford on Avon, Northamptonshire
These two mitred abbots are from about 1327-1330, and can seen in the tracery of the east window of St Nicholas, Stanford-on-Avon, Northamptonshire.
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Bishop Thomas de Cobham Effigy - Worcester Cathedral
Purbeck marble ⓘ effigy of Bishop Thomas de Cobham (d1327). Worcester Cathedral.
Medieval Stained glass at Stanford on Avon
St Nicholas parish church in Stanford on Avon, Northamptonshire, contains a large amount of stained glass dating from c1330 - 1540. The early glass contains images of Saints and Bishops, whilst the later glass contains Netherlandish roundels, and images of the Cave family that were the donors.
Hugh Despenser Tomb - Tewkesbury Abbey
After the execution of Hugh Despenser his remains were gathered together and buried here in Tewkesbury. The tomb once contained over 40 statues, all of which have now gone. The current tomb in the alcove is that of Abbot John Cotes (d1337) which was moved into this location in the 17th century.
Thomas de Savoie Tomb - Amiens Cathedral
Tomb of Thomas de Savoie (d1337) with eight carved reliefs of weepers ⓘ or mourners.
The Last Judgement and Hell - Pisa
Attributed to Buonamico Buffalmacco this depiction of the Last Judgement, in the Camposanto of Pisa, was created between 1345-1340.
Election of Pope Gregory the Great - Santa Maria Novella, Florence
This mid-14th-century fresco by Dalmasio degli Scannabecchi depicts the reluctant election of Gregory the Great ⓘ as pope.
According to tradition, Gregory attempted to avoid the office out of humility. A divine sign revealed his location and confirmed the will of God. The episode presents sanctity expressed through reluctance rather than ambition.
Description
Gregory stands at the left, separated from the assembled group. A vertical shaft of light descends toward him and marks divine approval.
Triumph of Death - Camposanto Pisa
Painted by Buonamico Buffalmacco between 1336 - 1341 this fresco in the Camposanto, Pisa, depicts the Triumph of Death.
Joanna de Bohun - Hereford Cathedral
The tomb of Joanna Bohun (d1337), in the Lady Chapel of Hereford cathedral, is one of only two 14th cenury tombs of women in Hereford where the name of the person represented is known.
Laurence St. Maur Brass - Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire,
Considered one of the finest brass monuments in England, this monument is dedicated to Laurence St. Maur (d1337) dean of Hereford.
William de Mortimer la Zouche
William de Mortimer la Zouche (d1337) was the second husband of Eleanor de Clare who had these chancel windows made shortly after his death. Eleanor's first husband had been Hugh Despenser the younger, the favourite of Edward II, who was executed at Hereford after Edward II was deposed.
Gilbert de Clare, 8th earl of Gloucester
Gilbert de Clare, 8th earl of Gloucester, was a strong supporter of Edward II and fought with him at the Battle of Bannockburn on the 24th of June 1314 where he was killed aged 23. He was also one of the Lords ordainers that in 1311 ordered the expulsion of his brother-in-law Piers Gaveston who was Edward's favourite.
Robert Fitzhamon
Robert Fitzhamon, also known as fitzHamio, (d1107) was the founder of Tewkesbury Abbey in 1102. He had been given the manor of Tewkesbury as a reward for supporting William II as king of England during the Rebellion of 1088. He also fought alongside Henry I against Henry's brother Robert Curthose ⓘ. His great granddaughter Isabel of Gloucester became the first wife of John of England ⓘ.
Hugh Despenser the Younger
Stained glass panel (1338-1340) depicting Hugh Despenser the Younger who was married to Eleanor the sister of Gilbert de Clare. Hugh Despenser became the favourite of Edward II but was especially disliked by Queen Isabella, and executed when Edward II was deposed in 1326.
Gilbert de Clare, 5th earl of Gloucester
Gilbert de Clare, 5th earl of Gloucester, and his father Richard de Clare, were among the 25 barons who pledged to enforce the provisions of the Magna Carta, as a result both were excommunicated by Pope Innocent III ⓘ.
The Last Judgement
This medieval window in the chancel of Tewkesbury dates from 1338. The main panels depicts the Last Judgement, and the Coronation of the Virgin is the subject of the rose window.
Chancel Windows - Tewkesbury Abbey
The stained glass windows in the chancel of Tewkesbury Abbey are all from between 1338 and 1340. They were most probably a gift to the Abbey by Eleanor Despenser (nee de Clare) the wife of Hugh Despenser the Younger. Eleanor is thought to be the person depicted in the panel here.
Robert Fitzroy, 1st Earl of Gloucester
Robert Fitzroy (d1147), was the first earl of Gloucester, the eldest, but illegitimate, son of King Henry I. He married Robert Fitzhamon's daughter Mabel at Lisieux in France. Half-brother of the Empress Matilda, he fought on her side during the war with King Stephen.
Richard de Clare, 6th Earl of Gloucester
Richard de Clare, 6th Earl of Gloucester (d1262) sided with Simon de Montfort against Henry III, but switched sides on several occasions.
Knights of Tewkesbury 1
The north west window in the chancel contains images of four knights who were important descendants of the Abbey's founder Robert Fitzhamon, along with Robert himself.