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Although Charlotte was over 80 when she died she is depicted here, at the east end
of the south aisle, as a young lady dressed in a simple gown kneeling on a cushion.
The inscription reads:
Sacred to the memory
of the right honourable Lady Charlotte Finch
daughter of Thomas Earl of Ponfret
relict of the right honourable William Finch
2nd son of Danial, Earl of Nottingham
mother of George, Earl of Winchelsea and Nottingham
who died at St James Palace 11th July 1813
aged 88 years and five months.
Her remains are interred in the family vault at Ravenstone Bucks.
In all the duties of domestic and social life
as a daughter, as a wife, as a parent
as the mother of a family, as a benefactress of the poor
the uprighteousness of her mind, the tenderness of her heart
the equanimity of her temper and
the gentleness of her disposition, were as remarkable
as her piety, her resignation, and her faith in God
were intense and uniform. This singular pattern of every female virtue
was brought into more public view and influence
when appointed in 1762 by His Majesty King George III
as governor to the royal children;
in this distinguished situation she deserved and obtained
the esteem and confidence of her sovereign
the closest filial affection of her royal pupils
and of general approbation. Honoured and beloved beyond the common lot of mortals
she closed a life of Christian excellence an object of dedicated attachment and tender regret.
In testimony of honor, love and veneration for the tenderest and best of mothers this monument
was erected by her grateful and affectionate son.
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
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