Box 01

This collection includes rubbings (wax engravings) of monuments which date from the 13th to 17th centuries. Scholars of Medieval Studies and Shakespeare and his times will find the rubbings useful. The collection contains eighty medieval monumental brass rubbings of the British Isles.

Medieval monumental brass rubbings dated 1277 – 1327.

Sir John D’Aubermon, 1277. A Sheriff of Surrey – the oldest surviving brass in the British Isles. Armor consists of heraldic shield, mail, leather surcoat, sword and spear. Decorative lion at feet. Located at Mary’s Church, Stoke D’Abernon, Surrey. 40”W x 98”L.

Sir Roger De Trumpington, 1289. Fought with Prince Edward in the Seventh Crusade – the second oldest brass recorded. Located at Church of St. Mary and Michael, Trumpington, Cambridge. 32”W x 92”L

Sir Robert De Bures, 1302. Acknowledged as one of the finest Military brasses in the country. Located at All Saints Church, Acton, Suffolk. 40”W x 83”L

Sir Robert De Septvans, 1306. A crusader in the reign of Edward the First. Heraldic shield. Head not covered. Located at St. Mary’s Church, Chartham, Kent. 41”W x 68”L

Margaret de Camois, 1310. Oldest brass memorial to a lady. Wearing kirtle, veil, gown and wimple. Located at Trotton, Suffolk. 41”W x 68”L

Jone de Septvans, born 1298, died 1320. Daughter of Sir Robert de Septvans. Ornate canopy. Brass laid 1320. 40”W x 103”L

Lady Cobham, 1320. Straight gable canopy. Located at Cobham, Kent. (not in box)

Sir William Fitzralph, 1323. Served under Edward the First – appointed Protector for the county of Essex. Armor marks transition to Lancastrian period. Located at St. John the Baptist Church, Pebmarsh, Essex. 28”W x 79.5”L