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NAME TYPE MATERIAL DATE Roland le Daneys Recumbent knight Oak 14th century

Set under an arch in the south wall of the chancel, this figure is one of only two wooden effigies in Rutland and Leicestershire (the other is at Ashwell). Of great historical interest, the effigy is popularly believed to be that of Roland le Daneys who was knighted at Carcassonne in 1355. A member of three of Edward III's parliaments, Daney is said to have had a chantry chapel built here in 1361. The effigy is hollow and originally would have been filled with charcoal to prevent damp from rotting the wood. Although this effigy seems to be of rude workmanship we must remember that it is 600 years old and originally it would have been covered in a layer of gesso and brightly painted. Although now very worn various features of the effigy can still be discerned. Le Daneys is depicted in hauberk, gauntlets and cingulum militare with his head on a cushion, and his feet resting on a dog. The knees are bent and his hands clasped in prayer. 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.