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NAME TYPE MATERIAL DATE ? Recumbent knight Freestone 13th Century

The weathered and worn condition of this unidentified effigy is due to the fact that it once lay outside. The knight, whose legs have disappeared, is depicted wearing a surcoat and holding a heart in his hands. His sword and open helmet lie by his side while the head reclines on a cushion. 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.