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NAME TYPE MATERIAL DATE ? Cross-legged civilian Blue lias stone 14th century

In an ogee arched recess in the north wall lies the effigy of a cross-legged civilian. Although the lower parts of the legs are gone, the cross-legged attitude is still apparent under the robe. Only one foot remains, which is resting on a lion. The hands are broken off, but were joined in the attitude of prayer and holding a heart on the breast. Bare-headed and curly-haired the head is resting on a double cushion, on the right side of which a leg and a foot are emerging – no doubt all that is left of a supporting angel. Bearded, he is wearing a capuchin, folded on the breast and shoulders, with a long super-tunic with loose sleeves reaching to the elbows, from which the close-fitting sleeves of the inner tunic appear. Oval-shaped slits on the sides disclose the inner tunic, which is belted and extends to the knees. 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.