At the west end of the north aisle stands the memorial to Bennett Noel.
In a shallow niche
an allegorical female figure stands resting her left elbow on a large urn,
which is decorated
with Noel's bust carved in light relief.
The figure and urn are bordered by fluted columns
which support an arch over which are the arms,
Gules, fretty or, a canton ermine (Noel), impaling Argent, on a cross gules five mullets
or (Adams)
To the memory
of Lieutenent General Bennett Noel
Colonel of the 43rd Regiment of Foot
who died on the 17th of September 1766 in the 51st year of his age.
He was 3rd son of the Honourable John Noel
who was 4th son of Viscount Lord Campden.
This monument is erected
in conformation to the bequest of his affectionate wife
Elizabeth Noel
second daughter of Robert Adams esq
formerly Governor of Tellicherry in the East Indies.
She died on the 7th of April 1784, aged 69
and her remains are interred with her husband's in this church.
Mrs Margaretta Anne Adams, eldest and only sister to Mrs Noel
caused this monument to be erected.
The monument, signed by Nollekens, was made at the same time as he did that for
Baptist
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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