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NAME TYPE MATERIAL DATE Henry Murdoc Cross-legged knight Freestone 13th Century

The effigy lies under an arch in the south wall of the south aisle near a redundant piscina, an indication of the site of a medieval altar. The head of this well-preserved monument rests on a double cushion, the top one of which is lozenge-shaped. Depicted in a coif-de-maille the effigy, which is in the attitude of drawing its sword, has a large shield reaching from the shoulder to the thigh. The feet, which extend towards the east wall, rest on a dog. There is no sign of insignia but it is believed that the effigy represents Sir Henry Murdoc (fl.1258) who was Lord of the Manor. 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.