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NAME TYPE MATERIAL DATE Maud Bassett Partial Freestone 1222

This slab, which lies under a pointed arch in the west end of the north wall of the chancel, shows only the head and feet. It is decorated with a floriated cross. Possibly this is the tomb of Maud Bassett, the founder of the present church who, with her husband Richard, gave it to Launde Priory sometime between 1216 and 1222. Sepulchral Effigies of Leicestershire and Rutland Text copyright Max Matthews 2002. Selected text copyright Bob Trubshaw 2025–6. Images copyright Max Matthews 2002 or Bob Trubshaw 2002, 2025–6. No copying or reproduction without prior written permission. Published by Heart of Albion Press Back to top of this page This website does not gather or store any visitor information.