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NAME TYPE MATERIAL DATE ? Recumbent civilian Freestone 14th century

Removed from the interior north wall in 1859, this badly worn effigy, which could represent the 14th-century rebuilder of the church, now lies in a tomb recess under the south wall of the tower. Rude and formal in execution, Nichols states that it an exact copy of those at Orton and Norton. It is, however, now too decayed to make an exact comparison. The figure, which holds a heart between its hands, is depicted in a long gown with close fitting sleeves. A cloak, which descends downwards, is worn over the back, not quite as low as the gown. The head, which is resting on a double cushion, is covered with a capuchin while the feet rest on a, now unidentifiable, animal. 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.