Tomb - St Peter's Church - Berkhamsted, Herts
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Norfolk12
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The 14th-Century tomb of Henry of Berkhamsted is in a side chapel in this grade II listed church in the High Street.
Waymark Code: WMAWEG
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/03/2011
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The Lady Chapel also contains some notable memorials, next to the old chancel (now the wooden steps into the vestry) lies a stone tomb which is thought to be that of Henry of Berkhamsted and his wife; the tomb has lost its inscription and the identity of the persons interred within has been in dispute for many years.
The tomb has two stone supine effigies on top with hands together in prayer, Henry wearing medieval armour. Henry was Constable to the Black Prince at Berkhamsted Castle in the mid-14th Century.
The marble octagonal font is in the aisle as you enter the church and
on the right hand side are several brasses.
Approximate Age of Artefact: 14th C
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