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NAME TYPE MATERIAL DATE Arabella Digby Recumbent lady Freestone 1269

Dressed in a long gown with close fitting sleeves buttoned to the wrists, Lady Arabella, the daughter of Sir William Harcourt, is depicted wearing a veil, an indication that on her death she was a widow. At her feet is a, now almost legless, lap dog. Wyrley recorded that on the upper garment there was a fleur-de-lis, this, however, is now obliterated. Her right hand holds a book while the left is holding a scroll. Originally this scroll, now broken off at the hand, would have been longer and have borne an inscription. There are only three other effigies with scrolls known: Rochester Cathedral, Bedale and Scaresdale. 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.