Explore Bishop John Marshall (d.1496) of Llandaff Cathedral, a swarthy medieval church leader whose effigy preserves his nobility, sacred office, and enduring identity despite facial iconoclasm.
Discover the medieval effigy of the Lady of Bilton, possibly Gundreda (c.1160), daughter of Bertram Haget, whose swarthy features and noble presence endure despite centuries of deliberate defacement.
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Explore the Malvern Priory Knight, one of England’s earliest surviving military effigies, featuring a rare war-hammer and shield, and revealing the swarthy features of a medieval noble despite deliberate facial alterations.
Discover the 14th-century Gour family of Pembridge, Herefordshire, and their medieval knightly effigy, preserving lineage, status, and swarthy features despite deliberate damage to the monument.
Explore the effigy of Sir Thomas Cawne (d.1374), a 14th-century knight whose swarthy features, noble lineage, and Israelite symbolism endure despite deliberate facial defacement.
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