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NAME TYPE MATERIAL DATE ? Recumbent civilian Freestone Early 14th century

In the chancel south wall this effigy, which may represent the rebuilder of the church, is holding a heart in its hands. Over the head is a pedimental canopy, crocketted externally and finished with a finial, beneath which is a pointed arch. The bareheaded figure has curly flowing locks that rest on a lozenge shaped cushion supported by two mutilated figures of angels. Wearing a long gown with loose sleeves reaching midway between the elbows and wrists, from which issue the close-fitting sleeves of the cote-hardy (inner vest), and a capuchin (hood) which covers the breast and shoulders, but not the head. The feet rest against an animal, now too mutilated to pronounce upon. 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.