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Lady Burgeis is depicted with her head, with long flowing hair raised in front, resting on a
cushion supported by two very well preserved angels in long robes. The effigy is depicted wearing
mitten sleeves, surcoat, necklace, a belt with nine studs and a mantle.
At the feet are two dogs with collars round
their necks.
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On the tomb-chest are five shields.
One is blank while the other four
all carry the same arms:
Argent, on a bend, between two cross crosslets fitchy gules, three lozenges
argent (Burgeis, alias Melton).
There is no inscription on this
much-restored effigy.
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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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