The tomb chest of John Fagge and his son, also named John, dominate the Lady Chapel of St Eanswith Church, Brenzett, Romney Marsh. It dates from 1639.

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The tomb chest of John Fagge and his son, also named John, dominate the Lady Chapel in St Eanswith Church, Brenzett, Romney Marsh. He died on 22nd June 1639. His son did not live a lots longer. He died on 25th July 1646. His surviving son had the monument built. The church dates from the 12th century and is named after a Saxon princess who as born around the year 630. It is believed she was the Abbess of a nunnery in what we now call Folkestone. The efigy of John Fagge is thought by some to be the inspiration for children's author E Nesbit's book "Man-size in Marble"

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Size: 4528px × 3016px
Location: St Eanswith Church, Brenzett, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0BJ UK
Photo credit: © Brian Hartshorn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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