Effigy of Sir John de Ifield

Effigy of Sir John de Ifield is in Monumental Effigies of Great Britain.

THIS figure lies on an altar-tomb on the north side of the nave of Ifield church, in Sussex, under the easternmost arch. It is ascribed to Sir John de Ifield, who died in 1317. On his surcoat is painted. Argent, a bend Or cotised Gules. Much plate begins now to be added to the chain-mail defences for the person. It must be observed, however, that the mails of the camail in this figure are effaced.

Details. 1. A portion of the bottom of the surcoat. 2. The figure as originally painted.