Sir John Phillipps' memorial
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Sir John Phillipps' memorial
Image: © Natasha Ceridwen de Chroustchoff Taken: 18 Nov 2008
Ornate and imposing marble memorial on the left of the altar in St Mary's church, with a bust of the deceased and an assortment of putti in various poses all surmounted by a shield. Sir John Phillipps of Picton Castle died in 1736 at the age of 77. He was MP for Pembroke and one of the Commissioners for Fifty New Churches in London. The monument was erected by his three sons, Erasmus, John and Bulkeley. For further details of Sir John's career see Welsh DNB entry http://yba.llgc.org.uk/en/s-PHIL-JOH-1666.html
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Image Location
Latitude
51.800714
Longitude
-4.971973