Wall monument

The National Monuments Service's description

There is a 17th century monument of plaster on a wooden frame commemorating Sir William Sparke (ob.1632) in St Audeon's medieval parish church (DU018-323----). Located on the N wall of the nave. This is an un-inscribed mural monument. It is bipartite, in two stories. It consists of a rectangular apron decorated with a winged skull, cross–bones, rosettes, a T-shaped moulding and two pendant brackets at either end. The first storey contains four figures shown in demi-relief with brackets decorated with leafy sprays which support the second storey. This is bipartite being divided into two round-headed recesses by three composite columns. The roofs of the first and second storeys are decorated with rosettes. The figures on the second storey kneel at prie-dieus. On the left, is a bearded male with a lady beside him in demi-relief; in the storey below is a male figure kneeling on a cushion. On the right, are damaged figures, possibly a male on the outside with a lady on the inside; on the storey below are three female figures. Above the second storey is a panelled frieze and triangular pediment to which three shields are attached (H 3.90m, Wth 2.62m).

Compiled by: Geraldine Stout
Date of upload: 15 August 2012