Bishop George Moberly Tomb - Salisbury Cathedral

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Bishop Walter Kerr Hamilton, Salisbury Cathedral, Victorian, GG Scott

 

Located in the south choir aisle of Salisbury Cathedral, this monument commemorates Bishop George Moberly, who served as Bishop of Salisbury from 1869 until his death in 1885. 

George Moberly was born in Stoke-upon-Trent and educated at Winchester College and Balliol College, Oxford. After his ordination, he served as Headmaster of Winchester College for over thirty years, later becoming Rector of Brighstone on the Isle of Wight. As bishop, he was known for his thoughtful leadership and moderate High Church views, shaped by the Oxford Movement.

Bishop Walter Kerr Hamilton, Salisbury Cathedral, Victorian, GG Scott

The tomb shows the bishop lying in repose, dressed in full episcopal vestments, with his hands clasped in prayer. Two angels kneel beside him, symbolizing peace and divine protection. The monument is framed by a pointed Gothic canopy decorated with trefoil and quatrefoil motifs, representing the Holy Trinity. A circular relief above the effigy depicts scenes of Christian faith and hope, reflecting Moberly’s lifelong commitment to the Church.

He died on 6 July 1885. His tomb stands as a quiet tribute to a scholar and pastor remembered for his integrity, faith, and service to the Church of England.