Neville, Anne, (b.1456-d.1485) memorial plaque

First Name:

Anne

Last Name:

Neville



Memorial Type:

Plaque

Does the monument still exist?

Yes

Installation Date:

1960

Inscription:

ANNE NEVILL
1456-1485
QUEEN OF ENGLAND
YOUNGER DAUGHTER OF RICHARD EARL
OF WARWICK CALLED THE KINGMAKER
WIFE TO THE LAST PLANTAGENET KING
RICHARD III.
In person she was seemly, amiable and
beauteous... And according to the
interpretation of her name Anne
full gracious
REQUIESCAT IN PACE

Allegiance:

Yorkist

Condition:

Good

Condition Description:

The lettering on the plaque is clear. The photo below was taken in poor light and appears worse than is the case.

Memorial Notes:

Anne Neville was the youngest daughter of the earl of Warwick and married Richard, Duke of Gloucester (later King Richard III) in 1472. She died in March 1485.

Designed by J. Sebastian Comper and erected in 1960 by the Richard III Society.
Image at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Anne_Neville#/media/File:Anne_Neville_Westminster_Abbey_London_England.jpg