Sir William Gostwick's Tomb & Sir Edward Gostwick's Monument - St Lawrence's Church, Church End, Willington, Bedfordshire, UK
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N 52° 08.165 W 000° 23.067
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This colourful tomb belongs to William Gostwick and the monument to Sir Edward Gostwick.
Waymark Code: WMA1P7
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/01/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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The alabaster tomb-chest has an effigy of William Gostwick on the top with his head resting on a mat and his hands in prayer. It is dated to 1615.

Nearby on the wall is a monument to Sir Edward Gostwick and his wife. This dates to 1630 and 1633 and is an elaborate design with kneeling figures.

Also nearby in the Chancel is a small sedilla in the wall near the altar.

The inscriptions are recorded on a card and are featured in the gallery.
Approximate Age of Artefact: 1615, 1630 and 1633

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