Effigies and Tomb Chests of Cheshire Churches

Across Cheshire today in our ancient churchyards and churches we find carved stone effigies and tomb chests from a bygone age. Carved from solid stone, marble and alabaster these monuments represent knights, noblemen and the landed gentry.
Many of these stunning carvings date from the early medieval period right through to the late 19th century. Join me as I take you on my personal journey of discovery as I visit just a handful of these beautifully carved effigies and tomb chests from our past.
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[@Smithsgold]

Beautiful

[@Tvpresenter4history]

many thanks Smithsgold

[@kevinworrall231]

You can't help but feel at peace looking at these effigies do you think we'll ever see new ones made again for people James I can't see it myself

[@Tvpresenter4history]

Whilst some are still made in modern times Kevin its these that I feature here that are steeped in history.

[@judithcooke6979]

Thanks James. I enjoyed revisiting these beautiful effigies in more detail. They really do provide an intimate connection with centuries of history.

[@Tvpresenter4history]

many thanks Judith. When I film these effigies I am normally the only one present at the time. Its a strange feeling being alone with these ancient pieces of our history...

[@JohnDoe-px4ko]

Right up my street!

[@williammartinjoel1]

Excellent! Thank you. I look forward to viewing Acton, Nantwich, Harthill, Malpas and other Cheshire churches that contain some of my ancestors.

[@Tvpresenter4history]

They will be covered in 2022 ....

[@peetyw8851]

What a wonderful testament to respecting those who came before us. We share the same needs, desires, and all that make us human.

[@Tvpresenter4history]

Thank you Peety. Plenty of new features coming soon.....

[@peetyw8851]

@@Tvpresenter4history That’s more good news. I’m in the US, and some have traced our Massey family to Hamon and the rest. Beginning with your Watch Hill Castle exploration, I’ve been thrilled with your tours.

[@Tvpresenter4history]

many thanks. I will be presenting and producing new films soon ...

[@mellie1960]

Really enjoyed that and looking forward to next instalment. Is it possible to add what the various carvings that are at the feet and head of these beautiful effigies represent?

[@Tvpresenter4history]

It is possible but takes up a lot of time within the film. Most represent lions/dogs etc and usually linked to heraldic elements of the family. You can find many more episodes for free on my channel kzbin.info

[@kevinworrall231]

Some of these churches look in the middle of nowhere I'm surprised they still have a parish with churches in built up areas struggling glad they are though

[@Tvpresenter4history]

many are in the Cheshire countryside miles away from towns

[@kevinworrall231]

Also James who picks the music for your videos perfect for the subject

[@Tvpresenter4history]

Hi Kevin I choose all the music from my vast collection. All written especially for film work. I have a worldwide license for all music used

[@kevinworrall231]

@@Tvpresenter4history good choice James

[@Tvpresenter4history]

thanks Kevin...

[@JohnDoe-px4ko]

Could you include links to your Rambles Through History please? I searched KZbin and you didn’t come up!

[@Tvpresenter4history]

Hi John, here is the series so far !! Rambles through History with James Balme: kzbin.info/aero/PLBma_w4S4Cagyrao1NxtRKkWOmnbyzLUt

[@johnhupcey9442]

Where is the effigy of the lady shown in the introduction at 0:10 ??

[@Tvpresenter4history]

The chuch at Barthomley, Cheshire....

[@johnhupcey9442]

@@Tvpresenter4history Thank you! Lady Houghton marble by Boehm. Very pretty with the stained glass color on it.

[@Tvpresenter4history]

Yes If you go to my Rambles through History playlist on my channel watch the episode' Murder in the Name of the King' telling the whole story of the magnificent church and its history

[@johnhupcey9442]

@@Tvpresenter4history She is very similar to my favorite upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/29/Jennie_McGraw_sarcophagus%2C_Sage_Chapel%2C_Cornell_Univ_Ithaca_NY.jpg (I restored the inscription over her effigy many years ago). She donated the original chime of 8 bells to the university and the Cornell Chimesmasters (of which I was one) leave flowers on her tomb.

[@theven.johnc.yanekd.d.3534]

Mors peccatorum pessima. Ps. XXXIII.