Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-Trent

Around 1558. St Michael's Church, Penkridge [Map]. Monument to Edward Littleton [aged 53] and his two wives Helen Swynnerton and Isabel Wood. His first wife Helen Swynnerton on his right with the simpler English gabled hood, his second wife on his wife with the later, more complex, French Hood. Armorials of Littleton, Wood and Swynnerton families. Sculpted by Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-Trent.

Helen Swynnerton: she was born to Humphrey Swynnerton of Swynnerton. Before 1523 Edward Littleton and she were married.

Isabel Wood: Before April 1533 Edward Littleton and she were married.

After 10th November 1559. Church of St Nicholas, Alcester [Map]. Monument to Fulk Greville Baron Latimer, Baron Willoughby [deceased] and Elizabeth Willoughby 11th Baroness Latimer 3rd Baroness Willoughby of Broke [aged 47]. Somewhat curious armour; possibly imagined by the carver. Rose Pendant. Chunky Lions Mane. Chest with Weepers. Helm with Folds. Dress Folds at Feet. Possibly Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-Trent.

Fulk Greville Baron Latimer, Baron Willoughby: Around 1503 he was born to Edward Greville at Milcote, Warwickshire. Before 1536 he and Elizabeth Willoughby 11th Baroness Latimer 3rd Baroness Willoughby of Broke were married. He by marriage Baron Latimer of Corby, Baron Willoughby Broke. On 10th November 1559 he died at Alcester, Warwickshire [Map].

After 12th September 1570. Monument to John Shirley [deceased] at Church of St Mary and St Hardulph, Breedon on the Hill [Map]. Elizabethan Period. Helm with Folds. Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-Trent.

John Shirley: In 1533 he was born to Francis Shirley and Dorothy Giffard at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map]. On 12th September 1570 he died at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map]. He was buried at Church of St Mary and St Hardulph, Breedon on the Hill [Map].

On 27th July 1571 Francis Shirley [aged 56] died at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map]. He was buried in the Church of St Mary and St Hardulph, Breedon on the Hill [Map]. Elizabethan Period. Chest with Weepers holding Shields. Helm with Folds. Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-Trent.

Francis Shirley: he and Dorothy Giffard were married. The difference in their ages was 24 years; she, unusually, being older than him. Around 26th January 1515 he was born to Ralph Shirley at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire [Map].

On 21st December 1579 Thomas Richards died. In 1603 Elizabeth Fiennes [aged 56] died.

Monument in St Mary the Virgin Church, Chipping Norton [Map]. Finely made in alabaster. Elizabethan Period. Renaissance chest with stripped-down strapwork. Rush Mat. Dress Folds at Feet. Ruff. Possibly Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-Trent.

Thomas Richards: Before 21st December 1579 he and Elizabeth Fiennes were married.

Elizabeth Fiennes: Around 1523 she was born to Edward Fiennes 5th Baron Saye and Sele and Margaret Danvers Baroness Saye and Sele.

On 17th April 1581 Humphrey Bradbourne [aged 57] died. Monument in St Oswald's Church, Ashbourne [Map]. Around the sides of the tomb their six sons and four daughters. The tomb sculpted by Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-Trent. Chest with Weepers holding Shields. Dress Folds at Feet. Ruffs.

Humphrey Bradbourne: Around 1524 he was born to John Bradbourne and Isabel Cotton. Date adjusted from 1537 to be consistent with father's death.

St Marcella's Church, Denbigh [Map]. Monument to John Salusbury and Jane Myddelton [aged 88] erected by his wife in 1588. Dress Folds at Feet. Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-Trent. Bongrace.

John Salusbury: In 1519 he was born to Roger Salusbury. In 1563 Humphrey Llwyd aka Lluyd lived at Denbigh Castle by permission of Sir John Salusbury [Note. Some sources say Richard Myddelton] who was then the Lord of the Manor of Denbigh. Before 1578 he and Jane Myddelton were married. In 1578 he died. He was buried at St Marcella's Church, Denbigh [Map].

Jane Myddelton: In 1500 she was born to David Myddelton. In 1588 she died.

After 1588. St Peter's Church, Shelford [Map]. Alabaster Monument to Anne Rawson [aged 73]. Carved by Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-Trent.

The quartered Stanhope Arms impaled with Rawson Arms: Gules, a four square castle in perspective with as many towers and cupolas one at each angle or standing in water azure.

Detail of her Bongrace.

Dress folds typical of Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-Trent.

On 26th July 1594 Richard Shireburn [aged 72] died. He was buried in Church of All Hallows, Great Mitton [Map]. Monument sculpted by Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-Trent. Bongrace. Unicorn Pendant. Ruff. Dogs chewing at her dress. Dress Folds at Feet. Chunky Lions Mane. Chest with Weepers holding Shields. Dogs chewing at her dress with Studded Collar.

Around 1600. St Michael's Church, Penkridge [Map]. Monument to Edward Littleton of Pillaton Hall and Alice Cockayne [aged 65]. Sculpted by Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton-upon-Trent.

Edward Littleton of Pillaton Hall: Around 1523 he was born to Edward Littleton and Helen Swynnerton at Pillaton Hall. In or before 1548 he and Alice Cockayne were married. On 19th July 1574 he died at Pillaton Hall.

Alice Cockayne: In 1535 she was born to Francis Cockayne and Dorothy Marrow. On 3rd November 1602 she died at Penkridge, Staffordshire [Map]. She was buried at St Michael's Church, Penkridge [Map].