(234) SLAUGHAM, St. Mary
234F Wall monument for Richard COVERT, dated 1579
- South aisle, South-East corner, against South wall.
- 320(W) x 356(H) x 35(D)~Fine; no colour.
- An architectural frame around a set of achievements; trophies, skulls and kneelers; entablature with decorated frieze (rosettes, strapwork) on fluted composite columns; high pedestals with decorated panels (strapwork on face; grotesque urns and beasts on returns); arms on back wall; panel with date (engraved) '1579'; below, the name initials of a row of children: 'R, W, W, I, T, M, A, F & A, M, E, A I, E, D, M & C'; children as kneelers, facing East, some at prayer-desks, many with prayer-books.
