Lion Statue, wooden effigy - St Mary - Ashwell, Rutland - Lion Statues on Waymarking.com

A lion statue at the feet of this wooden effigy of a Knight, circa 1320 - possibly Robert or Thomas Touchet. This family held the Manor of Ashwell from reign of Edward II.

"On the floor of the south chapel is a cross-legged wooden monumental effigy, probably representing a knight of the Tuchet family, in hauberk, mail hose, surcoat, girdle and coif of mail, the head resting on cushions and a lion at the feet.

Fryer, Wooden Mont. Effigies (Arch. lxi, 544 (visit link) ), where the figure is thus described: 'In hauberk with gambeson beneath, mail hose, surcoat reaching to knees, girdle, coif of mail with narrow fillet round temples, sword belt (2 in.) with sword (1 ft. 11 in. remaining) on left side, spurs (pricks gone) and straps. Hands in prayer, right leg crossed over left, lion (mutilated) at feet, and two cushions under head. Face, hands, and other portions somewhat decayed. Length 6 ft. 1 in.'"

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Physical Address: St Mary Church Close Ashwell, Rutland England LE15 7LP Web Site: Not listed

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