Taylor Memorial, Edington Priory

I also marvelled at the two monuments in the chancel. This one, by the altar is by Chantry, a lifesize depiction of the deceased Sir Simon Richard Brissett Taylor d.1815 aged 32 (but looking here much younger - and very handsome according to one of our company!) being cradled in an older woman's arms as his sister(?) looks on squeezing his hand.

The other monument (not photographed) is a fabulous alabaster canopied monument to Sir Edward Lewys d.1630 and wife. A cherub hovers under the canopy and profers a crown to the effigies below, children kneel partly recessed below the slab which supports the parents, the corners with angels where one might expect columns.

(Information provided by Phil Draper)