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NAME TYPE MATERIAL DATE William Humphrey Recumbent knight Alabaster by Gabriel Royley 1592

This effigy, which stands at the west end of the south aisle, lies on a tomb-chest with shields separated by balusters. He is represented in armour with his sword on the left and gauntlets on the right. Bearded, William Humphrey's hair is in curled ringlets; his head rests on his helm. Round his neck he has a double chain from which hangs a cross. The, now broken, hands are joined in prayer while his feet rest on a lion. The inscription reads: Here lyeth the bodie of Wyllm Humffrey of Swepstone, esquire, which deceased the 3 of March, anno Domi 1591. 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.