Lady Abigail Sherard monument - St Andrew - Whissendine, Rutland
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Monument in high relief to The Rt. Hon. Lady Abigail Sherard, who apparently re-roofed the chancel of St Andrew's church, Whissendine, in 1640.
Waymark Code: WMYT0A
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/19/2018
Views: 2
Monument in high relief bearing the coat of arms of The Rt. Hon. Lady Abigail Sherard, who apparently re-roofed the chancel of St Andrew's church, Whissendine, in 1640.
It shows on the the arms of Sherard (Ar. between three torteaux a chevron) impaling Cave (Az. fretty Ar.). It is supported by Dexter: A sheep, Sinister: A greyhound, and is crested with a barons coronet with ermine.
It was found in several pieces and put back together like a giant jigsaw puzzle.
The inscription below reads:
THE RIGHT HON LADY ABIGAIL SHERARD
NEW ROWFT THIS CHANCELL
ANNO DOMINI 1640
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Date Sculpture was opened for vewing?: 01/01/1640
Where is this sculpture?:
St Andrew
Main Street
Whissendine, Rutland England
LE15 7ET
Website for sculpture?: Not listed
Sculptors Name: Not listed
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