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Tewkesbury Abbey Photos
These photos are arranged (roughly) in
sequence, moving around Tewkesbury Abbey in a counter-clockwise direction
from the south door.
Tewkesbury Abbey
Photo Tour
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The DeSpenser Tomb,
built by Elizabeth Montacute for her husband High le DeSpenser
(d.1349). |
Detail from the Founders
Chantry. This tomb was built for Robert FitzHamon, 2nd
cousin of William the Conqueror. FitzHamon founded Tewkesbury
Abbey in 1102. He died in 1107, but the tomb was built in 1397,
and shows some superb fan vaulting. |
The Beachamp Chantry
(also called the Warwick Chantry). Built in 1430 by Isabella,
Countess of Warwick, for herself and her two husbands, the Earl
of Worcester, and the Earl of Warwick. At the time, it was considered
the finest chapel in the country, and you can see why. The detail
in the carving is splendid |
Fan vaulting from the Beauchamp
Chantry |
Another view of the Beauchamp
Chantry |
And yet another photo of the Beauchamp
Chantry. |
A 17th century strongbox,
decorated with rose designs on the exterior. These type of chests
were incorrectly called Armada Chests. |
And there you have it
- an all-too-short virtual tour of Tewkesbury Abbey. If you can
take the time to visit for yourself, you'll see why its one of
my personal favourites among historic churches in Britain.
David Ross, Publisher |
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