The Chichester monument
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The Chichester monument
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 9 Jun 2023
This lavish tomb is that of Sir Robert Chichester, with two rows of kneeling figures, including children facing a double prie-dieu. Sir Robert was a Knight of the Bath, a Custos rotulorum, Deputy Lieutenant of the county and a Colonel of a regiment of foot. He died in 1627, aged 48. See Image] for his father's memorial.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.088269
Longitude
-4.062482