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Photos of Holme LacyHolme Lacy, a lovely 14th century church in a peaceful countryside setting close to the River Wye. The church is notable for its superb collection of tombs commemorating the Scudamore family.
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St Cuthberts, Holme Lacy, from the south west |
The font and south aisle |
Scudamore hatchment |
The ornate late 17th century marble tombs of James Scudamore and his wife Janre stand in the chancel |
Much dandified likeness of James Scudamore, dressed in Roman costume |
The base of the tomb of Sir John and Lady Sibill Scudamore |
Alabaster effigies of John and Sibill Scudamore |
Another view of the effigies of John and Sibill Scudamore |
Likeness of Sir John Scudamore. Sir John died about 1571. |
Sir John Scudamore is depicted in full armour, but his gauntlets lie by his side. |
Detail of the costume of Sir John Scudamore. Likenesses such as these provide wonderful details of period costume |
The official guidebook to Holme Lacy calls this a lion. Be your own judge, but top my eyes it ooks more like a dog, or even a sheep! |
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