John Glanville monument, St Eustachius Church, Tavistock, Devon
N 50° 32.985 W 004° 08.699
30U E 418882 N 5600383
Inside the church is a fine monument to Judge John Glanville and his wife who died in 1600.
Waymark Code: WM9NX1
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/11/2010
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This monument commemorates Judge John Glanville (1542-1600). He was the first Attorney-at-Law to rise to the rank of High Court Judge. In 1598 he was elevated to the position of Justice of Common Pleas. He as MP for Tavistock in 1586 and nearby Launceston in 1588.
It is considered to be one of the finest church monuments in the West of England dating from the 17th century. The monument was erected by his wife, Alice, who had mean time re-married and been widowed again. It is she who knees in front of the monument facing the altar.
(Info Church hand out).
Approximate Age of Artefact: 1600
Relevant Website: Not listed
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