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Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley is in Eardisley, Herefordshire.
Around 1150. Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map] was constructed around 1150. The south aisle windows were renewed by the Gothic Revival architect Ewan Christian in 1863.
Around 1150. The Eardisley [Map] Font. A fine example of the Herefordshire School of Carving. Several scenes ... Two knights in combat, either with each other or the tendrils of evil. To the right of the knights is the Harrowing of Hell where Christ, holding the Cross, is pulling Adam by his forearm out of hell. There is another figure holding a book; unclear as to who he represents. A particularly well carved lion; possibly the Lion of Judah. The two knights prossibly represent the duel between Sir Ralph de Baskerville with his father-in-law Lord Drogo of Clifford Castle whom Baskerville alleged to have stolen some of his land. Baskerville killed Drogo then bought a pardon from the Pope.
After 1646. Floor marker in the Chancel of the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map] to Bishop George Coke (age 75).
After 1646. Floor marker in the Nave of the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map] to Lucy Coke.
Lucy Coke: On 20 Jul 1800 she was born to Francis Coke and Anne Whitcombe. On 22 Oct 1844 Lucy Coke died.
On 10 Dec 1646 Bishop George Coke (age 76) died. He was buried in Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map].
On 20 Nov 1734 Jane L'Estrange (age 68) died. She was buried at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map].
After 20 Nov 1734. Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map]. Monument to Jane L'Estrange (deceased) with the unusual inscription "Bubbles Broken".
Jane L'Estrange:
Around 1666 she was born to Nicholas L'Estrange 3rd Baronet and Mary Coke.
On or after 01 Jun 1696, the date of the licence, William Barnesley and she were married.
On 20 Nov 1734 Jane L'Estrange died. She was buried at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley.
In 1736 Reverend Samuel Bennett was appointed Vicar of the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map].
After 1736. Floor marker in the Chancel and memorial in the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map] to Catherine Brydges Cockburn and Francis Chandos Cockburn, children of William Sarasfield Rositer-Cockburn 7th Baronet and Anne Coke.
On 07 Apr 1737 William Barnesley (age 88) died. He was buried at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map] on 12 Apr 1737. His son William Barnesley of Eardisley Park (age 34) should have inherited the Eardisley estate from his father in 1737, but was defrauded by his father's solicitor, Mansel Powell, and others, who forged a will disinheriting him. He recovered his property in 1749 after a lengthy Chancery suit, vigorously pursued by his wife on his behalf. This was succeeded by a further legal dispute with relatives. After his widow's death the estate was sold in 1778 to Dr. Pettit.
After 1743. Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map]. Monument to Reverend Samuel Bennett
Reverend Samuel Bennett: In 1736 he was appointed Vicar of the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley. In 1743 he died. Note the list of Vicars at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley shows his successor in 1753? See below.
After 1743. Floor marker in the Chancel of the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map] to Samuel Hall and Reverend Samuel Bennett, both Vicars of the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map].
After 1750. Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map]. Ledger stone of Francis Coke (age 89).
Francis Coke: On 14 May 1660 he was born to William Coke. On 10 Jun 1750 Francis Coke died. He was buried at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley.
After 1750. Floor marker in the Chancel of Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map] to Francis Coke (age 89).
On 10 Jun 1750 Francis Coke (age 90) died. He was buried at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map].
In 1753 Richard Coke (age 35) was appointed Vicar of the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map] by the King by reason of the simony of the patron William Barnesley of Eardisley Park (age 50).
On 23 Jan 1760 William Barnesley of Eardisley Park (age 57) died. He was buried at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map].
After 23 Jan 1760. Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map]. Monument to William Barnesley of Eardisley Park (deceased) and his wife Elizabeth Price (age 53).
Elizabeth Price: In 1707 she was born to Walter Price of Kaevenblane. On 26 Aug 1723 William Barnesley of Eardisley Park and she were married at the Fleet Prison. There was no issue from the marriage. On 08 Apr 1773 she died. She was buried at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley
On 08 Apr 1773 Elizabeth Price (age 66) died. She was buried at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map]
On 27 Dec 1793 Richard Coke (age 76) died. He was buried at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map].
Before 1795 Francis Coke (age 31) and Anne Whitcombe (age 27) were married. They had thirteen children of whom six died in infancy and were buried at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map].
After 1795. Floor marker in the Chancel of the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map] to Elizabeth Coke died 1795. Probably a daughter of Francis Coke (age 31) and Anne Whitcombe (age 27).
After 1831. Floor marker in the Chancel of Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map] to Francis Coke (age 67) and Anne Whitcombe.
Francis Coke: Around 1764 he was born to Richard Coke. Before 1795 Francis Coke and Anne Whitcombe were married. They had thirteen children of whom six died in infancy and were buried at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley. On 30 Apr 1831 Francis Coke died.
Anne Whitcombe: On 03 May 1767 she was born to Robert Whitcombe. On 06 Apr 1826 she died.
After 1833. Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map]. Memorial to Susanna Matilda Tayler (age 41).
Susanna Matilda Tayler: On 03 Sep 1791 she was born to Archdale Wilson Tayler. In 1813 Reverend Francis Hodgson wished to marry Susanna Matilda Tayler (sister-in-law of Henry Drury, master at Harrow School). However Susanna's mother objected to her daughter marrying Hodgson, due to his association with the infamous Byron. Her objection was overcome by Byron himself, who drove with Hodgson in a post-chaise from London to Oxford to plead the cause of his friend with Susanna's uncle Charles Henry Hall, Dean of Christ Church, Oxford. In 1815 Reverend Francis Hodgson and she were married. On 06 Oct 1833 she died at Lower Moor, Eardisley.
On 09 Apr 1840 Eliza Jane Deveruex Cockburn (age 16) died. She was buried at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map].
Archaeologia Volume 30 Section V. Dear Sir Henry,
I have the honor to exhibit to the Society of Antiquaries four plaster Casts of figures in alto relievo, from the south door of Kilpeck church, in Herefordshire. Two represent Apostles, holding the book of the Gospels, and a cross, with a nimbus at the back of each head: the other two are the effigies of Welsh Knights.
As specimens of infant Art the sculptures are not without interest; but our chief object in exhibiting them, is to call the attention of the Society to the Costume of the Knights. (Plate II.) They wear Phrygian caps, close vests of rayed texture, and trousers; and have knotted belts round their waists, fancifully disposed: one bears a long pointed sword, with a large guard at the hilt, and the other a speeies of mace.
The church of St. David of Kilpeck was given by Hugh, the son of William the Norman, (whose family afterwards assumed the surname of Kilpeck), to the monastery of St. Peter of Gloucester in 1134,1 and the present building was erected, we apprehend, not long after the appropriation. It is small, in the circular style throughout, and remarkable for the profusion of ornament used in the details, as may be seen in Mr. G. R. Lewis’s Illustrations of this Church.
Shobdon church [Map], in the neighbourhood of Kilpeck, of which only the chancel arch now remains, was built by Oliver de Merlymond, steward to Hugh de Mortimer, about the year 1140, and seems to have been a building in the same florid Norman style as that of Kilpeck. Among the figures sculptured on the arch noticed, are several with rayed vests and trousers.
In the same district is Eardesley church [Map], and, upon the Font there, figures will be found sculptured with the trouser.
The Gauls and Britons wore trousers as we know from Martial, Diodorus, and Strabo, and on some of the Roman coins of the Britannic type we have a personification of the Province in such a costume. The parts of Herefordshire lying without Offa’s Dyke were regarded, until the reign of Henry VIIL., as belonging to Wales.
Mr. Holford is in possession of a MS. formerly belonging to the family of Parker of Browsholme, and afterwards in the Townley collection, being the life and miracles of St. Edmund, King of East Anglia, written in the time of Anselm, Abbot of St. Edmund’s, who governed the monastery from the year 1119to 1148. This MS. contains various miniatures, and the character of the figure of St. Edmund is often similar in certain respects to that of the, Welsh knights ; and other figures in the MS. intended to represent Northmen as well as Anglo Saxons, occasionally appear habited in the trouser.
I am, Dear Sir Henry,
Yours faithfully,
JOHN GAGE ROKEWODE.
Note 1. Tanner’s Not. Monast.
After 1852. Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map]. Memorial to Reverend Francis Hodgson (age 70).
After 1853. Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map]. Memorial to a number of children of William Sarasfield Rositer-Cockburn 7th Baronet (age 56) and Anne Coke (age 56): Eliza Jane Deveruex Cockburn, Mary Sarsfield Cockburn, Devereux Plantagenet Cockburn, Lucy Hooper Cockburn and Anne Russell Cockburn
After 1853. Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map]. Memorial to Francis Coke.
On 12 Apr 1879 Anne Coke (age 82) died at King's Caple, Herefordshire. She was buried at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map].
After 1913. Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map]. Memorial to the children of George Coke and Anne-Elizabeth Hodgson: Anne Elizabeth Coke and Reverend George Francis Coke.
After 1913. Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map]. Memorial to Anne-Elizabeth Hodgson, and Lucy Coke and George Coke. Sculpted by L Carline of Salop aka Shropshire.
Anne-Elizabeth Hodgson: Around 1803 she was born to Reverend James Hodgson. In 1825 George Coke and she were married. On 28 Mar 1831 Anne-Elizabeth Hodgson died from childbirth eleven days after giving birth to a daughter.
George Coke: On 08 Jan 1797 he was born to Francis Coke and Anne Whitcombe. On 20 Apr 1863 George Coke died.
After 1944. Memorial to Arthur William Vaughan, forty-four years a Churchwarden of the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map].
After 1997. List of the Vicars of Church of St Mary Magdalene, Eardisley [Map].
