St Eadburga's church, Ebrington: Fortescue monument
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St Eadburga's church, Ebrington: Fortescue monument
Image: © Mike Searle Taken: 11 Apr 2014
The recumbent painted stone effigy of Sir John Fortescue (†1476) on a tomb-chest appears rather larger than life. The former Lord Chief Justice to Henry VI is depicted wearing his legal robes, his head resting on a pillow supported by angels.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.057811
Longitude
-1.733488