Shayler Monument In The Churchyard Of The Church Of St Paul Circa 4 Metres East Of The Vestry

BROADWELL BROADWELL VILLAGE SP 2027 9/74 Shayler monument in the churchyard of the Church of St. Paul c4m east of the vestry GV I Bale tomb to the wife of ----------- Shayler of Donnington. C17. Limestone. Moulded base, 4 kneeling mourners with hands clasped in prayer along each side each mourner within a blind round-headed arch with keystone and imposts flanked by Tuscan style columns in slight relief. Raised palm leaf decoration within sunken panel at east end. Partially legible inscription in latin at west end. Capping stone with moulded margin and dentil decoration around its lower margin. Semi-circular 'bale' stone above with ribbing on two directions and scalloped decoration at either end. A very rich and early example of the monumental designer's art.

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