Tomb of Lady Montacute Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, England

Tomb
Tomb of Lady Elizabeth Montacute (d.1354), who sponsored the construction of the chapel in which she lies and also donated the land that is now Christ Church Meadow. Her tomb is topped with her effigy, which rests on cushions held by two angels and has a dog at her feet. The sides of the tomb are carved with portraits of her ten children; one of these is Bishop Simon of Ely (1337-­45)... Holly Hayes all photos →

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Title
Tomb of Lady Montacute
Dates
c. 1354

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Tomb of Lady Montacute
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
April 27, 2012
Last Updated
July 14, 2023