Sir Giles Daubeney and his wife Elizabeth, tomb

Memorial Type:

Memorial - Extant tomb effigy

Does the monument still exist?

Yes

Installation Date:

Circa 1510

Inscription:

Here lieth buried within this tombe Sir Gyles Daubeney knight lord lieutenant of Calis [Calais] lord chamberlaine unto the noble King Henrie the Seventh the which Gyles died the XII day of May in the yere of our Lord 1507 and dame Elizabeth his wife the which died in the yeere of our Lord God 1500 on whose soules Jesus have mercy Amen

Allegiance:

Tudor

Condition:

Good

Condition Description:

Paint on the effigies is worn in places, but the side inscription is clear and legible.

Memorial Notes:

Daubeney fought for King Henry VII at the battle of Bosworth (1485) and was subsequently appointed Lord Lieutenant of Calais.