Grecian is in Architectural Detail.
On 8th February 1809 Brownlow Bertie 5th Duke Ancaster and Kesteven [aged 79] died without male issue at Grimsthorpe, South Kesteven. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Swinstead [Map] on 17th February 1809. Duke Ancaster and Kesteven, Marquess Lindsay extinct. His succeeded third cousin Albermarle [aged 64] succeeded 9th Earl Lindsey.
Sculpted by Richard Westmacott [aged 33]. A handsome white marble wall tablet in Grecian style depicting deceased and wife on a catafalque with mourning female figure, flanked by mother, children and angel. Above a scrolled cornice with Ducal coronet and palm. Beneath a rectangular inscription panel, flanked by scrolled brackets.
St Mary's Church, Preston on Stour [Map]. That on the left Grecian with standing mourner, sculpted by Richard "The Elder" Westmacott. On the right, Grecian style with figures of Faith and Hope, sculpted by Richard Westmacott.
