(281) WEST FIRLE, St. Peter
281G Brass for Mary HOWARD, d. 1638
- Nave floor, East end, near North arcade.
- (1 Base): 83(W) x 103(H)Â ; (2 brass with M.I.): 52(W) x 27(H); (3 figural brass) 19(W) x 45(H)~Fine.
- 2 brasses on a stone slab; the upper with a shrouded corpse (engraved); the lower with M.I. (8 lines, engraved).
- Mary Howard, died at Firle, 28 Jan 1638, aet 36; daughter of William, Lord Eure; and wife ( almost 18 years) of Sir William Howard, eldest son of Sir Philip Howard, who was son of Lord William Howard, who was youngest son of the Duke of Norfolk.
