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M1 John, 1st Earl and Anne Sapcote
M2 Francis, 2nd Earl and Margaret St. John  
M3 Francis, 4th Earl and Catherine Bruges (Bridges)
M4 Lady Frances Chandos
M5 Wriothesley, 2nd Duke and Elizabeth Howland
M6 Sir John Cheyne (possibly)
M7 William, 5th Earl and 1st Duke, and Anne Carr
M8 Francis, 9th Duke
M9 Lady Frances Bourchier
M10 Lady Elizabeth Long
M11 Bridget Hussey
M12 Anne, Countess of Warwick
M13 Lord Arthur Russell
M14 John, 1st Earl Russell
M15 Francis, 10th Duke and Adeline Marie
M16 Louisa Crommelin

     
  A variety of monuments dating from the 16th century, all in very good condition except those which were transferred from St. Mary's Church, in Watford. Possibly, their condition is due to their exposure to the public, whereas the others have always been in the private Chapel at Chenies. Picture
   
  M1 JOHN, 1st. EARL OF BEDFORD K.G. & ANNE SAPCOTE, HIS WIFE  
             
  John Russell, 1st Earl of Bedford, born 1485, died 1554/55 and Anne, his Countess, died 1559. She was the only child of Sir Guy Sapcote and heiress, through her maternal grandmother of Cheynes and Seamark. She married -  
   

 1.

 Sir John Broughton of Torrington  
   

2.

Sir Richard Jerningham  
   

3.

John Russell  
  She brought the Chenies and Thornhaugh estates and built the Bedford Chapel. (from Bucks Visitations - Russells inherited Chenies under the will of Dame Agnes Cheney through her niece Anne Seamark, wife of Sir William Sapcote and mother of Sir Guy Sapcote).  
             
  In the chancel is the oldest completed monument in the Chapel, early 16th c. most probably of Italian workmanship. Executed in red-veined alabaster, probably from Derbyshire, entirely uncoloured. The sides of the tomb chest are panelled, ornamented with pilasters, arabesques in relief and inlaid with Venetian Renaissance motifs of lozenges and roundels of clouded black marble and polished flint. Carved shields with achievement of arms are in each panel and at ends - eight in number. Recumbent effigies of the Earl and Countess, hands joined and raised in the attitude of prayer - the Earl's figure clad in plate armour with the collar and mantle of the Garter, coronet and cross hilted sword. The head is on a helmet with goat couchant crest, mantling arranged to cover the hollow end and the feet on a lion. The face is modelled from a portrait of the Earl, by Holbein, in Woburn Abbey and indicates the droop of the eyelid over the eye which was damaged by an arrow at the siege of Morlaix in 1523.  
             
  His wife is in robes of a Peeress, with the coronet and also with long hair. The feet are on a heraldic antelope couchant, gorged with a coronet and chain reflexed over back.  
             
  The monument was erected by their son Francis, 2nd Earl and its position changed since Scharf compiled his book.  
             
  Heraldry Assumed tinctures in brackets have been added as the shields are without colour.  
           
  West Face (North side before repositioning)  
       
 

A

On a lozenge ensigned by an Earl's coronet, the arms of Sapcote quarterly of six  
   

1

Sapcote (Sable) three dovecotes (Argent) a mullet (Or) for difference  
   

2

Seamark (Argent) on a cross (Gules) five mullets (Or)  
   

3

Tame (Argent) a fess between three crescents (Gules)  
   

4

Laxham (Sable) three mallets (Argent)  
   

5

Oldham (Gules) a lion rampant (Ermine)  
   

6

Sapcote As No. 1  
             
 

B

On a shield within an oval cartouche, encircled by the Garter and ensigned by an Earl's coronet, the arms of Russell quarterly of Six  
    1 Russell (Argent) a lion rampant (Gules) on a chief Sable three escallops (Argent)  
    2 De la Tour (Azure) a tower (Argent)  
    3 Muschamp (Or) three bars (Gules) a crescent for difference
(Note Scharf describes this incorrectly as Barry)
 
    4 Herringham (Gules) three herrings hauriant (Argent)  
    5 Froxmere (Sable) a griffin segreant between three cross crosslets fitchy (Argent)  
    6 Wyse (Sable) three chevronnels (Ermine) - No crescent for difference.  
           
 

C

On a shield ensigned by an Earl's coronet, the arms of Russell quarterly of six impaling Sapcote quarterly of six  
    1 Russell As before 1 Sapcote As before  
    2 De la Tour As before 2 Seamark As before  
    3 Muschamp As before 3 Tame As before  
    4 Herringham As before 4 Laxham As before  
    5 Froxmere As before 5 Oldham As before  
    6 Wyse As before with a crescent for difference 6

 

Sapcote As before  
             
  East Face (South side before repositioning)  
             
 

D, E, F

All as A, B and C on West face as described before.  
             
  South Face (West side before repositioning)  
       
 

G

On a cartouche, within the Garter, the Russell arms quarterly of six  
    1 Russell As before  
    2 De la Tour As before  
    3 Muschamp As before  
    4 Herringham As before  
    5 Froxmere As before  
    6 Wyse As before with a crescent for difference  
    Supported on the dexter by a lion, collar charged with escallops and on the sinister by a goat. Arising out of an Earl's coronet a helm with mantling, bearing a goat statant crest.  
    On either side of this achievement, but not clearly seen, is an antique trophy of arms, having in the centre a shield charged with the letter F. probably intended for the initial of the 2nd Earl, Francis, who erected the monument.  
             
  North Face (East side before repositioning)  
       
 

H

All as G on South face described above.  
             

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  M2 FRANCIS, 2nd EARL OF BEDFORD K.G. & MARGARET ST JOHN, HIS WIFE  
             
  Francis Russell, 2nd. Earl of Bedford K.G. born 1527, died 26th July, 1585, only child of John, 1st Earl. He married firstly Margaret St. John, daughter of Sir John St. John of Bletsoe and widow of Sir John Gostwick. She died 1562. And secondly Bridget, daughter of John, Lord Hussey and widow of Sir Richard Morrison and of Henry Manners, 4th Earl of Rutland. She died 12th January, 1600/01.  
             
  Altar tomb is of red-veined alabaster, sides divided into three bays by black touchstone Doric pilasters, with variegated marble columns at the angles. Recumbent effigies of the Earl and his first wife are in alabaster, coloured. The Earl's figure is in armour with collar and mantle of the Garter and coronet; his wife is in the robes of a peeress At the feet of the Earl on a wreath Argent and Sable is the Russell crest a goat Argent horned Or and at her feet on a wreath Argent and Gules, on a mount Vert a falcon Or, ducally gorged Gules, belled Or, being the St John crest.  
     
  In each bay and on the tester at the head of the monument are nine shields with arms and quarterings. Inscriptions record the names and marriages of their seven children and the erection of the monument in 1619 by their grandson Francis Russell of Thornhaugh. Executed by William Cure II for which he was paid £226/13/4.  
     
  Heraldry        
           
  East Face        
             
 

A

Russell quarterly impaling St. John quarterly of nine surmounted by an Earl's coronet  
    Supported to the dexter by a lion Gules, armed Sable and to the sinister by a monkey Gules, allusive to St. John.  
    1 Russell Argent, a lion rampant Gules, on a chief Sable three escallops Argent  
    2 De la Tour Azure, a tower Argent  
    3 Sapcote Sable, three dovecotes Argent, a mullet Or in chief for difference  
    4 Seamark Argent, on a cross Gules, five mullets Or  
   

impaling

     
    1 St John Argent, on a chief Gules, two mullets Or  
    2 Umfraville Argent, a fess between six cinquefoils Gules  
    3 De la Bere Azure, a bend Argent fimbriated Or between six martlets of the last
Note The bend should be cotised not fimbriated.
 
    4 Turberville Chequy Gules and Or, a fess Ermines.
Note Scharf states field is chequy Or and Azure
 
    5 Beauchamp
of Bletso
Gules, on a fess Azure between six martlets Or, a mullet for difference.
Note Scharf states a fess Or and this is correct.
 
    6 Pateshall Argent, a fess Sable between three crescents Gules
Note Scharf states a fess Gules and identifies
as Tame
 
    7 Broye Ermine, a lion rampant crowned, all Gules, armed and langued Sable
Note crown should be Or and the lion Purpure
 
    8 Grandison Paly of six Gules and Argent, on a bend Gules three eagles displayed Ur.
Note should be paly Argent and Azure
 
    9 Tregose Azure, two bars gemels Gules, in chief a lion passant guardant Or. (Colours of bars very indistinct)
Note Papworth states Gules, two bars and in chief
a lion passant guardant Or for Tregrose or Tregooze.
 
             
  North Face Armorial bearings of the Earl's three sons and their wives.  
  All three Russell coats bear a label, each having in turn held the rank of eldest son.  
             
 

B

Russell impaling Morrison for Edward, Lord Russell, 1st son and his wife Jane Sibella

 
      Russell As before with a label of three points Argent  
      Morrison Or, on a chief Gules three chaplets Or  
             
 

C

Russell impaling Cooke for John, Lord Russell, 2nd son and his wife Elizabeth Cooke  
      Russell As before with a label of three points Argent  
      Cooke Or, a chevron chequy Gules and Azure between three cinquefoils Azure  
             
 

D

Russell impaling Forster for Francis, Lord Russell, 3rd son and his wife Juliana Forster  
      Russell As before with a label of three points Argent  
      Forster Argent, a chevron Vert between three buglehorns Sable Stringed Sable, the chevron charged with a crescent Or for difference. (The buglehorn should be stringed Gules)  
           
  West Face    
             
 

E

Russell impaling Long for William, Lord Russell of Thornhaugh, 4th son and his wife Elizabeth Long.  
    Their son Francis erected the monument.  
      Russell As before, lion charged on the shoulder with a crescent Or  
      Long Sable, semee of cross crosslets, a lion rampant Argent, armed and langued Gules charged on the shoulder with a crescent Gules for difference  
             
  South Face Armorial bearings of the Earl's three daughters and their husbands.  
             
 

F

Dudley impaling Russell surmounted by an Earl's coronet for Ambrose Dudley, 1st Earl of Warwick and his wife Lady Anne Russell, 1st dau.

 
     

Dudley

Or, a lion rampant queue fourche Vert, armed and langued Gules  
     

Russell

As before    
             
 

G

Bourchier impaling Russell surmounted by an Earl's coronet for Bourchier, Earl of Bath and his wife Lady Elizabeth Russell, 2nd dau.  
      Bourchier Argent, a cross engrailed Gules between four water bougets Sable  
      Russell As before    
             
 

H

Clifford impaling Russell surmounted by an Earl's coronet for George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland and his wife Lady Margt. Russell 3rd dau.  
      Clifford Chequy Or and Azure, a fess Gules  
      Russell As before    
             
  Tester at Head of Monument  
       
 

I

Russell quarterly of eight encircled by the Garter, arising out of a coronet a Peer's helm , mantling Argent and Gules. Un a wreath Argent and Sable a goat statant Argent horned Or. Supporters, dexter a lion Gules; sinister, an heraldic antelope Gules, collared, armed, unguled Or with a chain reflexed over the back Or.

 
    1 Russell As before  
    2 De la Tour Azure, a tower Argent  
    3 Muschamp Or three bars Gules, a crescent Gules for difference  
    4 Herringham Gules, three herrings hauriant Argent  
    5 Froxmere Sable a griffin segreant between three cross crosslets fitchy Argent  
    6 Wyse Sable three chevronnels Ermine, in dexter chief a crescent Or for difference  
    7 Sapcote Sable three dovecotes Argent, a mullet Or for difference  
    8 Seamark Argent, on a cross Gules five mullets Or  
   

Note Scharf states incorrectly 

Muschamp field barry Or and Gules  
          Herringham herrings Or  
               
  M3

FRANCIS, 4th EARL OF BEDFORD & CATHERINE BRUGES (BRYDGES), HIS WIFE

 
     
  Francis Russell, 2nd Baron Russell of Thornhaugh, 4th Earl of Bedford born 1593, died 9th May, 1641, only child of William, lst Baron Russell of Thornhaugh and grandson of the 2nd Earl, married Catherine Bruges (Brydges) younger daughter and co-heir of Giles Bruges, 3rd Baron Chandos. She died 29th January 1656/57.  
     
  Alabaster tomb chest of the late Elizabethan and Jacobean type, coloured, with square shafts of white-veined black marble on the angles. Two coats of arms are on the front, and on a large square of touchstone between them, an inscription recording that Lord Russell erected monuments in the Chapel to his grandfather and grandmother, the 2nd Earl and Margaret St. John, and also to his aunt Anne, Countess of Warwick. Each shield is placed at the centre of a frame of scrollwork which is adorned at the top with a human head painted white with red lips, from the ears of which tasselled cords descend passing through holes in the framework and encircling the shields.  
     
  Alabaster recumbent effigies, coloured, of the Earl and his Countess. The Earl, on the North side, is clad in a suit of white and gilt armour with the mantle of the Garter, his wife in robes of a Peeress. At his feet, on a wreath Argent and Sable, is the Russell crest, a white goat horned and collared Or and at hers, the Chandos crest on a wreath argent and gules, a panther Argent. Behind and above the tomb chest is a double arched structure in alabaster and slate, supporting a broken pediment and two pinnacles. Memorials to two of the Earl's daughters who died in early youth are placed on pedestals under each of the arches. Left hand figure is for the eldest daughter Frances, died 1612, depicted as a little girl in the dress of the period, and the right hand figure for the 4th daughter Elizabeth, died 1616, who appears as a baby in swaddling clothes under a red coverlet. There are eight shields on the pilasters and one in the broken pediment, making a total of thirteen shields on the monuments Pevsner records that by 1640 Nicholas Stone had changed the style of English funeral sculpture, and the monument to the 4th Earl was a little out of date when it was made.  
     
  North Face of Tomb Chest  
               
 

A

East end on a shield, Russell quarterly of six impaling; Brydges quarterly of nine  
    1 Russell Argent, a lion rampant Gules, on a chief Sable three escallops Argent differenced with a crescent Or  
    2 De la Tour Azure, a tower argent  
    3 Sapcote Sable, three dovecotes argent, a mullet Or in chief for difference  
    4 Seamark Argent, on a cross Gules, five mullets Or  
    5 Long Sable, semee of crosses patee a lion rampant Argent with a crescent Gules for difference.
Note crosses should be cross crosslets
 
    6 Seymour Gules, two wings conjoined in lure Argent.
Note wings should be Or - Scharf records it as such
 
   

impaling

       
    1

Brydges

Argent, on a cross Sable, a leopard's face Or  
    2 Chandos Or a pile Gules  
    3 Berkeley of Coverton  
        Argent, a fess between three martlets Sable  
    4 Bray Argent, a chevron between three eagles legs erased a la cuisse Sable  
    5 Bray (Ancient)  
        Vair, three bendlets Gules
Note Scharf gives this as Longvale. Burke states Bray is Gules, three bendlets Vair
 
    6 Halliwell Or, on a bend Gules, three goats trippant Argent  
    7 Norbury Sable, a chevron Argent, between three bulls heads caboshed Argent, a fleur de lys Sable for difference  
    8 Boteler Gules, a fess compony Argent and Sable between six cross crosslets fitchy Argent  
    9 Sudeley Or, two bends Gules  
               
 

B

West end on a shield, Russell quarterly of six 1 Russell   As before

 
    1 Russell As before  
    2 De la Tour As before  
    3 Sapcote As before  
    4 Seamark As before  
    5 Long As before  
    6 Seymour As before
Note Wings Argent, should be Or
 
               
  Centre of broken Pediment at summit of Monument  
       
 

C

Russell quarterly of six supported by, dexter, a lion Gules with a crescent Or on shoulder for difference; sinister, an heraldic antelope Gules, ducally gorged, tufted, armed and unguled Or, chain reflexed over back Or, with a crescent Or on shoulder for difference. A Peer's helm, mantling, Argent and Gules. On a wreath Argent and Sable, the Russell crest - a goat passant Argent, horned Or, a crescent Gules for difference. Motto Che Sara Sara.  
    1 Russell As before  
    2 De la Tour    
    3 Sapcote As before  
    4 Seamark As before  
    5 Long As before, but with crosses patee in saltire
Note should be cross crosslets
 
    6 Seymour As before (white wings should be Or)  
               
  Pilasters  
       
    Left side from top  
               
 

D

Russell impaling Sapcote ensigned with a coronet for John, 1st Earl and Anne Sapcote  
     

Russell

As before  
     

Sapcote

As before, a mullet Or for difference  
               
 

E

Russell impaling St John ensigned with a coronet for Francis, 2nd Earl and Margaret St. John  
     

Russell

As before  
     

St John

As before, but mullets not pierced  
               
 

F

Russell impaling Long for William, Baron Russell of Thornhaugh and Elizabeth Long  
     

Russell

As before, a crescent Or for difference  
      Long As before, a crescent Gules for difference  
               
 

G

Russell impaling Brydges for Francis, 4th Earl and Catherine Brydges 

 
      Russell As before, a crescent Or for difference  
      Brydges As before  
               
    Right side from top  
               
 

H

Brydges impaling Grey for John, Lord Chandos and Elizabeth, daughter of Edmund, Lord Grey of Wrest  
      Brydges Argent, on a cross Sable, a leopard's face Or  
      Grey of Wrest  
        Barry of six Gules and Or, a crescent Gules for difference
Note Scharf records Barry Argent and Azure and this is correct
 
               
 

I

Brydges impaling Bray for Edmund, 2nd Lord Chandos and Dorothy daughter of Edmund, Lord Bray

 
      Brydges As before  
      Bray Argent, a chevron between three eagles legs erased a la cuisse Sable  
               
 

J

Brydges impaling Clinton for Giles, 3rd Lord Chandos and Frances, daughter of Edward, Earl of Lincoln  
      Brydges As before  
      Clinton Argent, six cross crosslets fitchy (3,2,1) Sable, on a chief Azure two mullets Or pierced Gules  
               
 

K

Russell impaling Brydges for 4th Earl of Bedford and Catherine Brydges  
      Russell As before, a crescent Or for difference  
      Brydges As before  
               
  M4 LADY FRANCES CHANDOS  
               
  Frances Clinton, Lady Chandos 1552-1623 fifth daughter of Edward Clinton Earl of Lincoln. She married Giles Bruges, 3rd Baron Chandos of Sudeley and was mother of Catherine, Countess of Bedford, wife of Francis 4th Earl of Bedford. She died at Woburn, buried at Chenies.  
     
  Monument constructed of alabaster and touchstone and except for armorial bearings entirely free from colour.  
     
  The effigy on a pedestal or altar represents a lady reclining in easy posture, head towards the East resting on left elbow which is supported by a tasselled cushion, the hand being laid on an open book with index finer pointing to the page. Right hand on hip. Hair arranged in rolls which cover the ears and wearing a peaked cap. Round neck a radiating quilled ruff and scarf or shawl over her shoulders. Embroidered or jewelled dress. Monument carried out after 1641. Erected by her grandson William , 5th Earl of Bedford. Pevsner queries whether it is complete. In the centre of each end of the pedestal on a panel of touchstone is a lozenge within a cartouche on which are the arms of Lady Chandos and her husband.  
     
  West End  
               
 

A

On a lozenge Brydges impaling Clinton  
      Brydges Argent, on a cross Sable, a leopard's face Or  
      Clinton Argent, six cross crosslets fitchy Sable, on a chief Azure, two mullets Or pierced.  
               
  East End  
               
 

B

On a lozenge Brydges impaling Clinton  
      Brydges Argent, on a cross Gules, a leopard's face Or  
      Clinton Argent, six cross crosslets fitchy Sable, on a chief Gules, two mullets Or pierced.  
     

Note

1 Correct blazon for Brydges is - Argent, on a cross Sable, a leopard's face Or. Cross has been overpainted Gules, but Sable, the correct colour, now showing through. Possibly the red is an undercoat.  
        2 correct blazon for Clinton has a chief Azure. Again it would appear the chief has been overpainted Gules, but again, the correct colour is now showing through.  
               
 

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M5

WRIOTHESLEY, 2nd. DUKE OF BEDFORD K.G. & ELIZABETH HOWLAND HIS WIFE

 
       
 
Wriothesley Russell, 2nd Duke of Bedford, born 1st November, 1680 died 26th May, 1711 and his wife Elizabeth, daughter and heir of John Howland of Streatham, by Elizabeth, only child of Sir Josiah Child Bt. She died on 29th June, 1724.  
 
       
 

An elaborate composition sculptured in white marble, uncoloured. Early masterpiece by Joseph Wilton, made in 1769 from a design by Sir William Chambers R.A. English tradition but strongly influenced by the 'classical Baroque' of 18th century Rome. Wilton had indeed spent eight years in Rome and returned with Chambers, only in 1755 according to Pevsner.

 
     
  It consists of two figures, a youth and a maiden robed in loose classical drapery kneeling and facing one another, the former on the left and the latter on the right.  
     
  The female bows her head, with hands folded across her bosom, while the man with outstretched hands looks up at a heavenly vision represented above. This takes the form of a triangle (the emblem of Trinity) in the centre of a glory over which fly two boy angels holding wreaths of palm branches and from which a mass of cloud for water) streams down between the two kneeling figures.  
     
  The exact meaning is not clear but the figures, though not portraits, are doubtless intended for idealistic representations of the Duke and Duchess.  
     
  The group is placed on a plain white marble plinth on the front of which is a sarcophagus with the inscription:  
 

To the memory of Wriothesley, Duke of Bedford who
departed
this life the 26th day of May, 1711 and of Elizabeth
Duchess of
Bedford his consort who departed this life the 29th
day of June
1724. Their only surviving son John Russell, Duke of
Bedford has
caused this monument to be erected in the year of
our Lord 1769.

 
     
  The monument is inscribed in incised letters on the East end of the pedestal:  
 

Gul: Chambers Invt.
Jos. Wilton Sct.

 
     
  There is no heraldry on this tomb.  
               
  M6 POSSIBLY SIR JOHN CHEYNE  
       
  Late 14th century monument to a Cheyne and his wife; for some reason it was never completed. The Royal Commission of Historical Monuments dates it as circa 1385.  
       
  Scharf described it in great detail:- Mutilated life sized effigies of a knight and a lady which originally belonged to two monuments of the Cheyne family, now destroyed. They are sculptured in hard close grained stone, that of the lady being in a better state of preservation though she has lost her right arm and both her hands, and is very worn in other places. Her head rests on a lozenge shaped pillow, the hair being confined in a caul and encircled by a fillet decorated with rosettes; over the close fitting robe which is fastened with buttons from the neck to the waist, she wears a surcoat and a mantle which has a broad band crossing the chest. Her feet rest against a couchant quadruped which has lost its head. The costume which is that of the beginning of the 15th century closely resembles that on the effigy of Joan of Navarre, second wife of Henry IV at Canterbury, (died 1437). Of the effigy of the knight only the upper portion remains, the rest being supplied by a block of rough hewn stone. He wears a pointed bascinet, mail gorget, plate armour and a surcoat emblazoned with martlets; on his upraised hands are leather gauntlets. The style of the armour is that worn at the end of the 14th century and the figure is probably that of Sir John Cheyne who died between 1395 and 1401. His head rests on a helm with an animal crest (it is not distinct enough to identify which animal). The animal holds a chain between its teeth and this is also entwined three times round its neck.  
     
  The surcoat of the knight is described by various authorities as follows:  
               
  Archaeological Journal No. 37: the emblazoned surcoat of the knight now shows only two martlets in mid and sinister chief
Note There is evidence, although very indistinct of a 3rd martlet in the dexter chief.
 
           
  R.C.H.M. coats of arms on gypon apparently a fess between six martlets 3 and 3.  
               
  Scharf emblazoned with martlets  
               
  Various branches of the Cheyne family bore a multiplicity of arms, many with martlets.  
               
  Before the extension and restoration of the Bedford Chapel, the monument must have been in a different position to where it is now. The Berks. Bucks. and Oxon. Archaeological Journal Vol. V. states that at the feet of the Countess of Warwick's monument and level with the floor is a very ancient effigy which must have been removed here from the church and is said to be that of Sir John Cheyne.  
               
 

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  M7 WILLIAM, 5th EARL; 1st. DUKE OF BEDFORD K.G.B. & ANNE CARR HIS WIFE  
               
  William Russell, K.G. 5th Earl of Bedford born August 1616, created Duke of Bedford, 11th May, 1694, died 7th September, 1700, married 11th July, 1637, Anne, daughter and only child of Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset, by Frances, daughter of Thomas Howard, Earl of Suffolk. She died 10th May, 1684.  
     
  The West wall is almost completely taken up with the huge monument said to be for William, 5th Earl and 1st Duke of Bedford, and for his wife Anne. Monument very late 17th century, possibly later, constructed in white, red, black and grey marble, uncoloured, in pseudo-classical style in vogue at that time. The Duke and his consort are seated side by side in attitude intended to indicate intense grief. The Duke on left attired in a flowing peruke and the robe of the Order of the Garter together with the collar and George. Legs are crossed and he is leaning towards left, and resting head on left hand. The lady sits in corresponding attitude, head resting on right hand. She is attired in a costume of classical simplicity, devoid of jewels or ornamentation, her veil arranged in folds on her head and falling over her shoulders.  
     
  Both figures have eyes open, but the eyeballs are not indicated. A cushion between them supports the Duke's Garter hat with tall plumes. Immediately surmounting this and appearing to be supported by it, a plain oval frame of veined marble containing portrait of second son, William, Lord Russell who was executed for his part in the Rye House Plot in 1683.  
     
  Above medallion is a cupola with curtain looped up at each side. On either side two Corinthian columns each pair surmounted by an entablature and these support an arch which encloses the upper part of the structure. Within the arch, two flying boy angels support a shield while a third seated on the cornice of the entablature to the left holds in his outstretched hands a white goat, the family crest. Within the pairs of columns are arranged medallions portraying the Duke's children, in profile, four on each side.  
     
 
Left side   Right side  
1 Lady Ann Russell 7th child. 1 Lord Robert Russell 4th child.
2 Lord Francis Russell 1st child. 2 Lord James Russell 5th child.
3 Lady Diana Alington 8th child. 3 Lady Margaret Orford 9th child.
4 Lord Edward Russell 3rd child. 4 Lord George Russell 6th child
 
     
  The medallion of William, Lord Russell, 2nd child, placed in centre of the monument completes the family.  
     
  Lower part of structure consists of a plain plinth in three divisions, the central one curved. The exact intention of the monument is uncertain. It is not known when it was erected or by whom. The Sculptor is not known, but according to Pevsner, consistently ascribed to Francis Bird, but there seems no documentary evidence, although it is attributed to him in the Dictionary of British Sculptors, the monument being dated as 1701.  
     
   

Shield, uncoloured, held by two flying angels encircled by the Garter surmounted by a coronet.

 
    A  Russell  (Argent) a lion rampant (Gules), on a chief (Sable) three escallops (Argent)  
               
  M8 FRANCIS CHARLES HASTINGS, 9th. DUKE OF BEDFORD K.G.  
     
  Francis Charles Hastings Russell, K.G. born 16th October, 1819, died 14th January, 1891, buried at Chenies, 9th Duke of Bedford, Marquis of Tavistock, Baron Russell of Chenies and Thornhaugh, Baron Howland of Streatham, married 18th January, 1844 Lady Elizabeth Sackville West, eldest daughter of George, 5th Earl Delaware.  
     
  Monument on North wall between windows 1 and 2, in the style of Elizabethan or Jacobean period. No effigy'. Upper part of monument is of alabaster inlaid with red and black marble and consists of a wide arched recess flanked by plain pilasters surmounted by a cornice and frieze, the latter having a panel of dove marble inscribed in gold letters with the Russell motto "Che Sara Sara".  
     
  On the outer spandrels of the arch above the pilasters are carved in low relief two shields, one bearing the arms of Russell and the other the arms of Sackville West.  
     
  At the back on a red marble ground within the arch is a square inscribed memorial tablet of black marble set in a frame of strap and scrollwork with festoons of fruit and flowers, suspended from the lower portion of it are five carved shields of arms. Lower portion of monument consists of a dark bronze coloured marble sarcophagus with a cover of cream coloured Istrian stone. In front of the sarcophagus is a square perforated panel of Istrian stone containing the arms of Russell ducally crowned and encircled by the Garter. The sarcophagus stands on a base of Istrian stone inlaid with red and black marble In total there are eight shields bearing arms, uncoloured.  
     
  The Monument, designed by G.E. Fox, F.S.A. was erected by Elizabeth, Duchess of Bedford in 1892.  
     
  Tinctures in brackets have been added as the monument is uncoloured.  
     
  Spandrels at top of monument, the arms of the Duke and Duchess.  
             
    Left

A

Russell (Argent) a lion rampant (Gules), on a chief (Sable) three escallops (Argent)  
    Right

B

Sackville West quarterly  
     

1 & 4

West (Argent) a fess dancetty (Sable)  
     

2 & 3

Sackville Quarterly (Or) and (Gules) a bend (Vair)  
             
  Within Arch the arms of the Duke's parents and grandparents.  
             
     

C

Russell As above for the Duke's grandfather, John 6th Duke of Bedford.  
     

D

Russell As above  with a crescent for difference, for the Duke's father, Lord George William Russell.  
     

E

Russell impaling Sackville West  
          As above for the Duke and Duchess.  
     

F

Rawdon (Argent) a fess between three pheons (Sable)  
            for the Duke's mother, Elizabeth Anne Rawdon  
     

G

Byng Quarterly (Sable) and (Argent), in the first quarter a lion rampant (Argent)  
            for the Duke's grandmother Georgiana Elizabeth Byng.  
             
  Base of Monument  
             
     

H

Russell encircled by the Garter and surmounted by a Duke's coronet.  
             
  M9 LADY FRANCES BOURCHIER  
             
  Lady Frances Bourchier born 1587, died 1612 at Erwards and buried there, daughter of William Bourchier, 4th Earl of Bath and Elizabeth Russell (tomb at Tawstock) daughter of Francis, 2nd Earl Russell and Margaret St. John.  
     
  No effigy of the deceased. Plain slab of black marble supported by four white marble Doric columns and forming a canopy to second slab of black marble; under this a step also of black marble laid on floor.  
     
  Two armorial shields on lower slab each surmounted by an Earl's coronet with a lozenge below, all sculptured in relief in white marble. An inscription records the erection of the monument by Anne Clifford, Countess of Dorset "her deare cosen".  
     
  Tinctures added (in brackets) as shields are uncoloured.   
     
  On a shield ensigned by an Earl's coronet  
       
 

A

Bourchier quarterly of ten 4, 3, 3   being the arms of the Earl of Bath  
    1 Bourchier Argent a cross engrailed (Gules) between four water bougets (Sable)  
    2 Louvaine (Gules) a fess (Argent) between 15 billets (Or) 5,4,3,2,1  
    3 Fitzwareyne Quarterly per fess indented (Argent) and (Gules)  
    4 Audley (Gules) a fret (Or)  
    5 Cogan (Argent) three aspen leaves erect (Gules)  
    6 Hawkford (Sable) a chevron barry nebuly (Argent) and (Gules)  
    7 Stapledon (Argent) two bars wavy (Sable)  
    8 Martin (Argent) two bars (Gules) each charged with three bezants.  
    9 Dinham (Gules) four fusils in fess (Ermine)  
    10 Arches (Gules) three pairs of arches (Argent)  
             

Picture

             
  On a shield ensigned by an Earl's coronet being the arms of the Earl of Bath and Elizabeth Russell  
       
 

B

Bourchier quarterly of ten impaling Russell quarterly of fourteen  
   
1 Bourchier As above
2 Louvaine As above
3 Fitzwareyne As above
4 Audley As above
5 Cogan As above
6 Hawkford As above
7 Stapledon As above
8 Martin As above
9 Dinham As above
10 Arches As above
1 Russell Argent a lion rampant (Gules) on a chief (Sable) three escallops (Argent)
2 De la Tour (Azure) a tower (Argent)
3 Muschamp (Or) three bars (Gules) a crescent for difference
4 Herringham (Gules) three herrings hauriant (Argent)
5 Froxmere (Sable) a griffin segreant between three cross crosslets fitchy (Argent)
6 Wyse (Sable) three chevronels (Ermine) crescent for difference
7 Sapcote (Sable) three dovecotes (Argent) mullet for difference
8 Seamark (Argent) on a cross (Gules) five mullets (Or)
9 Tilly (Argent) a cross (Gules) between four mullets (Azure)
10 Barnack (Argent) a fess between three barnacles (Gules)
11 Tame (Argent) a fess between three crescents (Gules)
12 Tilly (Argent) a cross flory between four crescents (Gules)
13 Laxham (Sable) three mallets (Argent)
14 Oldham (Gules) a lion rampant (Ermine)
 
       
 

C

On a lozenge Bourchier quarterly of ten - arms of Lady Frances Russell  
             
   
1 Bourchier As above
2 Louvaine As above
3 Fitzwareyne As above
4 Audley As above
5 Cogan As above
6 Hawkford As above
7 Stapledon As above
8 Martin As above
9 Dinham As above
10 Arches As above
 
             
  M10 LADY ELIZABETH LONG  
       
  Elizabeth Long, Lady Russell of Thornhaugh, died 12th June, 1611, daughter of Henry Long of Shengay and his wife Dorothy Clarke who afterwards married Sir Charles Morrison of Cassiobury. Elizabeth Long married 13th February, 1584/85 William Russell, youngest son of Francis 2nd Earl of Bedford, created first Baron Russell of Thornhaugh. He is buried at St. Andrew's Church, Thornhaugh, Northamptonshire.  
       
  High tomb chest is of alabaster, black marble and slate. The top is supported on four black marble Doric columns with two intermediate columns of variegated marble. The sides have four shields. Recumbent effigy, coloured, in robes of a Peeress with a small coif and a coronet, reminiscent of Mary, queen of Scots in Westminster Abbey At her feet is a coronet. The monument was originally situated in St. Mary's Church, Watford and is so described in Scharf's book. It was presumably moved to the Bedford Chapel when it was altered and extended c. 1906.  
       
 

South Face (faced North at Watford)

 
       
 

A

East end, Russell quarterly of eight impaling St. John quarterly of nine
for Francis, 2nd Earl and Margaret St. John, Lady Elizabeth's parentsin-law.
 
    1 Russell Argent, a lion rampant Gules, on a chief Sable, three escallops Argent.  
    2 De la Tour Azure, a tower Argent.  
    3 Muschamp Or, three bars Gules, a crescent Sable for difference.  
    4 Herringham Gules, three herrings hauriant Argent, 2 & 1  
    5 Froxmere Sable, a griffin segreant between three cross crosslets fitchy Argent.  
    6 Wyse Sable, three chevronels Ermine, a crescent Or for difference.  
    7 Sapcote Sable, three dovecotes Argent, a mullet for difference.  
    8 Seamark Argent, on a cross Gules, five mullets Or.  
   

impaling

   
    1 St John Argent, on a chief Gules, two mullets Or.  
    2 Umfraville Argent, a fess between six cinquefoils Gules.  
    3 De la Bere A bend Or cotised between six martlets Or.
Note the tinctures of the field and cotises have worn away. They should be Azure and Or respectively.
 
    4 Pavely Ermine, on a fess Or, three crosses patee.
Note little colour left, could be Sable or Azure; the armorial states - Ermine, on a fess, Azure   three crosses moline Or.
 
    5 Stury A lion rampant queue-fourche Or.
Note no colour visible on field - it should be argent and the lion should be Purpure charged with a cross patee Or on the shouider.
 
    6 Beauchamp
of Bletso
Gules, on a fess Or a mullet Sable.
Note the fess should be between six martlets Or but possibly these have worn off.
 
    7 Tame Argent, a fess between three crescents Gules.  
    8 Broye Field colourless (should be Ermine) a lion rampant Or crowned Or.
Note lion should be Purpure.
 
    9 Grandison Field and three pallets uncoloured, on a bend Gules, three eagles displayed Or
Note armorial states paly of six Argent and Azure on a bend Gules three eagles displayed Or.
 
           

Picture

       
 

B

West end, Russell quarterly of eleven impaling Long quarterly
for William, Baron Russell of Thornhaugh and Lady Elizabeth Long.
 
    1 Russell As before  
    2 De la Tour As before (colours very indistinct)  
    3 Muschamp As before, a crescent Sable for difference  
    4 Herringham As before  
    5 Froxmere As before  
    6 Wyse As before, a crescent for difference  
    7 Sapcote As before, a mullet Or for difference  
    8 Seamark As before  
    9 Tame Argent, a fess between three crescents Gules  
    10 Tilly Argent, a cross patonce Gules, between four crescents Gules  
    11 Laxham Sable, three mallets Argent  
    impaling    
    1 & 4 Long Sable, semee of cross crosslets, a lion rampant Argent  
    2 Popham Argent, on a chief Gules, two bucks heads caboshed Or  
    3 Seymour Gules, two wings conjoined in lure Or  
           
  North Face (faced South at Watford)  
             
 

C

East end, Long quarterly impaling Clarke quarterly of seven
for Henry Long and Dorothy Clarke, Lady Elizabeth's parents.
 
    1 & 4 Long As before  
    2 Popham As before  
    3 Seymour As before  
    impaling    
    1 Clarke Argent, on a bend Gules between three (2 visible) pellets, as many swans Or, on a sinister canton Azure, between two fleur de lys, a demi-ram salient Or, debruised by a bend Argent.
(See notes on M11).
 
    2 Ramsey Sable, a chevron between three rams heads couped Argent  
    3 Beauchamp Vair (no colour evident)  
    4 Niernute Sable billetty a lion rampant Argent, crowned Or  
     5 Hampden Argent, a saltire Gules between four eagles displayed Azure  
     6 Baldwin Argent, three pairs of oak leaves slipped Sable.
Note leaves should be proper.
 
     7 Arderne Ermine, on a fess checky Or and Azure, a torteau  
             
   

West end, Russell quarterly of eleven impaling Long quarterly
for William, Baron Russell of Thornhaugh and Lady Elizabeth Long.

 
 

D

  All as shield B on South Face, but:   
    2 De la Tour no colour on field  
    3 Muschamp no crescent for difference.  
             
  M11

BRIDGET HUSSEY, COUNTESS OF BEDFORD

 
             
  Bridget Hussey, Countess of Bedford, died 12th January, 1600 and was interred in St. Mary's Chapel which she had built at Watford. she was the eldest daughter of John, Lord Hussey of Sleford. She married:- 1. Sir Richard Morrison of Cassiobury, 2. Henry Manners, 2nd Earl of Rutland and 3. Francis Russell, 2nd Earl of Bedford, as his second wife. Her daughter Jane Sibilla Morrison married firstly her (Bridget's) stepson, Edward, Lord Russell and secondly Arthur, Lord Grey of Wilton.  
     
  Altar tomb chest is of marble with flat vertical pilaster strips; on sides and ends are shields with arms. Recumbent effigy of alabaster, coloured (in many cases colour has worn off) in robes of a peeress with ruff and close fitting cap. At her feet, the Hussey crest - on a mount Vert, a white hart lodged regardant, collared and chained Or, in front of a hawthorn bush Proper. At the left and right of the tomb chest, on little stands, are two kneeling male figures in armour, carved in full relief, both facing West, thought to represent her grandsons - Francis, Lord Norreys and Sir Charles Morrison Bt.  
     
  The monument was originally in St. Mary's, Watford and Scharf records this. Presumably moved when the Bedford Chapel was extended c 1906.  
     
  South Side. The colours on these shields have virtually disappeared.  
             
 

A

Grey impaling Morrison for Arthur, Lord Grey of Wilton, second husband of the Countess' daughter Jane Sibilla Morrison

 
      Grey of Wilton Barry of six Argent and azure, a label of five points Gules.  
      Morrison Or, on a chief Gules, three chaplets Or.  
             
 

B

Morrison impaling Clarke for the Countess' son, Sir Charles Morrison and his wife Dorothy Clarke, widow of Henry Long.

 
      Morrison As before  
      Clarke Argent, on a bend Gules between three pellets as many swans Or, a sinister canton Azure, thereon a demi-ram mounting of the first, armed Or between two fleur de lys Or, overall a dexter baton Argent.
Note Swans should be proper and baton Gules. Scharf states wrongly fleur de lys as semee.
 
             
 

C

Russell impaling Hussey ensigned by an Earl's coronet, for the Countess and her third husband, Francis 2nd Earl of Bedford.

 
      Russell Argent, a lion rampant Gules, on a chief Sable, three escallops Argent.  
      Hussey Or, a cross Vert.  
             
  East Side  
             
 

D

Morrison impaling Hussey for the Countess and her first husband, Sir Richard Morrison of Cassiobury.  
      Morrison As before  
      Hussey As before  
             
  North Side  
             
 

E

Manners impaling Hussey ensigned by an Earl's coronet, for the countess and her second husband, Henry Manners, 2nd Earl of Rutland.  
      Manners Or, two bars Azure, a chief quarterly azure and Gules in 1 & 4 two fleur de lys Or and in 2 & 3 a lion passant gardant Or.  
      Hussey As before  
             
 

F

Norreys impaling Vere for Francis, Lord Norreys and his wife, Lady Bridget Vere
He was the grandson of the Countess.
 
      Norreys Quarterly Argent and Gules, 2nd and 3rd quarters charged with a fret Or, overall a fess Sable.  
      Vere Quarterly Gules and Or, in lst quarter a mullet Argent  
             
 

G

Norreys impaling Morrison for Walter Norreys and Elizabeth Morrison, daughter of the Countess.  
      Norreys As before  
      Morrison As before  
           
  West Side  
             
   

No shields.

 
             
  M12

ANNE, COUNTESS OF WARWICK

 
             
  Anne, Countess of Warwick, died 9th February 1603/4, married 11th November, 1565, Ambrose Dudley, 1st Earl of Warwick, K.G. (brother of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester and of Guildford Dudley, husband of Lady Jane Grey). The Countess was the daughter of Francis Russell, 2nd Earl of Bedford and Margaret St John.  
             
  Early 17th century monument; recumbent alabaster effigy, coloured, in robes of a peeress, ruff, 16th century headdress and coronet, on a plain table of black marble. At her feet, on a wreath Argent and Sable is the Russell goat statant Argent, horned Or. At the corners are four amorini holding shields bearing arms.  
             
  The table rests on four round Ionic columns of black marble with alabaster bases and capitals, under which is a richly decorated alabaster sarcophagus, with, on sides, shields and lozenges bearing arms. Inscription on the frieze  
             
  Shields held by Amorini on top of monument  
 

A

S.W. corner

Argent, a lion rampant Gules  
  B S.E. corner Sable, a goat salient Argent, armed and unguled Or  
  C N.E. corner Argent, a lion rampant Gules.  
  D N.W. corner Argent, an heraldic antelope Gules, gorged with a coronet (no chain) armed and unguled Or.  
             
  West Side  
             
 

E

On a shield Sutton-Dudley impaling Russell for Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick and the Countess.  
      Sutton-Dudley  
        Or a lion rampant queue-fourche Vert, charged on the shoulder with a crescent Or for difference  
      Russell Argent, a lion rampant Gules, on a chief Sable, three escallops Argent.  
             
  East Side  
             
 

F

On a shield Sutton -Dudley quarterly of nine impaling Russell quarterly of six, supported on the dexter by a lion gardant Argent crowned Or and on the sinister by a lion Gules.  
   

1

Sutton-Dudley As before  
    2 Somery Or, two lions passant in pale Azure  
    3 Beaumont Gules, a cinquefoil uncoloured (should be Ermine)  
    4 Grey Barry of six Or and Azure, overall a label of three points Gules, a crescent Or for difference.
Note correct blazon is Barry of six Argent and Azure and Scharf records it so.
 
    5 Talbot Gules, a lion rampant within a bordure engrailed Or, a crescent Gules for difference  
    6 Beauchamp Gules, a fess Sable between six cross crosslets Argent.
Note Scharf states correctly Gules a fess between six cross crosslets Or.
 
    7 Newburgh Chequy Or and Azure, a chevron Ermine  
    8 Berkeley Gules, a chevron between ten crosses patee Argent  
    9 Gerard Gules a lion passant gardant Argent, crowned Argent
Note lion should be crowned Or. Scharf records it so.
 
    impaling    
    1 Russell As before  
    2 De la Tour Azure, a tower Argent.  
    3 Muschamp Or, three bars Gules, a crescent Gules for difference.  
    4 Herringham Gules, three herrings hauriant Argent  
    5 Sapcote Sable, three dovecotes Argent, a mullet for difference.  
    6 Seamark Argent, on a cross Gules, five mullets Or.  
           
  North Side  
           
 

G

On a lozenge framed with four white ragged staves tied with red ribbons

 
      Russell As before  
           
  South Side  
           
 

H

On a lozenge framed with four white ragged staves tied with red ribbons

 
      Russell As before  
           
Picture Picture

Picture

             
  M13 LORD ARTHUR RUSSELL  
             
  Lord Arthur John Edward Russell, born 13th June, 1825, died 4th April 1892, brother of the 9th Duke of Bedford, M.P. for Tavistock from 1857 to 1865, married 25th September, 1865, Laura, daughter of Vicomte de Peyronnet and Laura Whitfield.  
     
  At West end of North aisle, monument in the form of a candelabrum of bronze with a girdle of enamel about its centre, containing four inscribed panels and four heraldic shields. Immediately over are four statuettes representing Love, a female figure bearing two infants; Truth, holding a mirror towards the spectator; Courage, armed with a sword and bearing palms; Faith, draped from head to feet in attitude of prayer. Above the figures arises a tall and narrow shaft with canopies which project over the figures.  
     
  The monument was erected by Laura, his wife, and his children and was designed by Mr. Gilbert R.A.  
     
  Four enamelled shields:  
             
 

A

Russell for Lord Arthur  
      Argent, a lion rampant Gules, on a chief Sable, three escallops Argent, with a crescent Argent for difference.  
             
 

B

Russell impaling Peyronnet for Lord Arthur and Lady Laura de Peyronnet  
      Peyronnet Argent, a chevron Gules between three mullets Azure, and in base a crescent Gules, on a chief Azure, a dagger in fess, point to the dexter Or.  
      Russell As before    
             
 

C

Peyronnet impaling Whitfield for Vicomte and Vicomtess de Peyronnet  
      Peyronnet As before  
      Whitfield Argent, a bend cotised all engrailed Sable  
             
 

D

Russell impaling Rawdon for Lord Arthur's Father and Mother, George William and Elizabeth Anne Rawdon.  
      Russell As before    
      Rawdon Argent, a fess between three pheons Sable  
             

Picture

             
  M14 JOHN RUSSELL, 1st EARL RUSSELL K.G.  
             
  John Russell, 1st Earl Russell and Viscount Amberley, born 19th august 1792, died 28th May, 1878, buried at Chenies, third son of John, 6th Duke of Bedford. He was M.P. for Tavistock, became home Secretary and Leader of the house and twice Prime Minister. He married firstly, on 11th April, 1835, Adelaide Lister, and secondly, on 20th July, 1841, Frances Elliot, daughter of Gilbert, 2nd Earl of Minto.  
     
  North aisle, monument similar in design to that of Lady Frances Bourchier (M9), composed of an upper and lower slab of black marble with four Tuscan columns of white marble, but the proportions are somewhat different, columns being considerably shorter. No effigy of deceased.  
     
  Heraldry Tinctures in brackets have been added as the memorial is without colour.  
     
  Lower slab Sculptured in white marble, uncoloured.  
             
 

A

Russell Ensigned with an Earl's coronet, (Argent) a lion rampant (Gules) on a chief (Sable) three escallops (Argent) with a mullet for difference.  
             
  Upper slab shields of gilt metal, uncoloured.  
             
 

B

On a shield Russell, as before, encircled by the Garter and the collar of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, and surmounted by the Earl's coronet and family crest, supported by a lion and an antelope gorged and chained, both charged on the shoulder with a mullet for difference. The whole enclosed in a circlet decorated with an olive wreath.  
             
 

C

Russell impaling Lister for the Earl and his first wife Adelaide Lister  
      Russell As before  
      Lister (Ermine) on a fess (Sable) three mullets (Or)  
             
 

D

Russell impaling Elliot quarterly for the Earl and his second wife, Frances Elliot.  
      Russell As before  
      Elliot 1 & 4 grandquarters  
          quarterly  
          1 & 4 Murray (Argent) a buglehorn (Sable) stringed (Gules) on a chief (Azure) three mullets (Argent)  
          2 & 3 Kynynmound (Azure) a chevron (Argent) between three fleur de lys (Or).  
        2 & 3 Elliot (Gules) on a bend engrailed (Or) a baton (Azure) a bordure (Vair) overall on an augmentation chief (Argent) a Moor's head couped in profile (Proper) being the arms of the Kingdom of Corsica  
             

Picture

             
  M15 FRANCIS, 10th DUKE OF BEDFORD & ADELINE MARIE HIS WIFE  
             
  Freestanding in North aisle is an oak Kneeling Desk, presumably for Francis, 10th Duke of Bedford and his wife Adeline Marie, daughter of 3rd Earl Somers, with two shields, both ensigned by a ducal coronet, carved in relief, uncoloured. (Tinctures added in brackets).  
             
 

A

Russell (Argent) a lion rampant (Gules) on a chief (Sable) three escallops (Argent)  
             
 

B

Russell with an escutcheon of pretence, Cocks  
      Russell As before  
      Cocks (Sable) a chevron between three stags attires (Argent)  
             

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  M16 LOUISA CROMMELIN, DUCHESS OF BEDFORD  
             
  Altar at East end of North aisle under window W); front divided into three panels; black marble top; erected at the bequest of Louisa Crommelin Roberta, Duchess, wife of Hastings, 12th Duke of Bedford and daughter of R.J. Whitwell, born 1893, died 2nd October, 1960.  
             
  The Altar came from a convent at Croydon which was being demolished. The front originally showed the three stages of the Cross, but was of inferior workmanship.  
             
  Mrs. Mary Browne of Lane End made panels of needlework to take their place.  
             
  Contains no heraldry.  
             

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