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NAME TYPE MATERIAL DATE John Vernon Recumbent priest Alabaster 1481

John Vernon is depicted vested for Mass, with his tonsored head on two cushions supported by now almost headless angels. His hands arein the attitude of prayer and his feet rest on an unidentifiable animal. The tomb-chest, which was once covered by a canopy, has a cinquefoil carved on the two sides. The inscription reads: Hic jacent Johannes Vernam et Rosa uxor ejus parentes Magistri Johannis Vernam Canonici Ecclesia Cath San et Here, qui quid Johannei obiit xx die Januarii Anno Dom MCCCC octogesimo. Et Rosa memorata obiit decimo septimo die mensis Decembris Anno Domini MCCCC septuagesimo nono, quo animabus ppicietur Deus Amen. (Here lies John Vernon and Rose his wife, the parents of Master John Vernon, canon of the cathedral church of Salisbury and of Hereford. This John died 20 January 1480 [1481 New Style]. Rose died 17 December 1479. On whose souls may God have mercy. Amen.) Vernon was appointed Rector of Ashwell in 1465 and, in 1471, Canon of Salisbury. 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.