(297) WILLINGDON, St. Mary the Virgin
297P Mural monument for Sir John PARKER, d. 1617
- Sanctuary, North wall, at head height and above.
- 120(W) x 226(H)~Good; colour restored.
- In alabaster; a kneeling armoured male figure, on cushion, facing East, within a niche; straight entablature over with rose decoration; more roses in coffering above; above, scrollwork and an escutcheon; flanking, panelled pilasters with cord and ribbonwork; plain base; in centre, M.I. (shallow engraved, gilded) fills a square black panel; apron below with grotesque mask; 2 corbels with roses.
- Sir John Parker, Knt., gentleman pensioner of Elizabeth I and James I, captain of Pendenis Castle, Cornwall, d. 15 Oct 1617, aet 69; his elder brother, Sir Nicholas Parker, Knt., of Ratton, Willingdon.
