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He was buried at St Martin's Church Stamford [Map]. Monument to John Cecil and his wife Anne Cavendish Countess Exeter (age 51) sculpted by the French sculptor Pierre Etienne Monnot (age 43) who was working in Rome. Neo-classical statuary group. One of the finest tombs of its day in the country, displaying strong antique tendencies as befits its Roman creation.

Elizabeth Brownlow Countess Exeter: In 1681 she was born to John Brownlow 3rd Baronet (age 21) and Alice Sherard Baroness Brownlow (age 22). In 1699 John Cecil 6th Earl Exeter (age 24) and Elizabeth Brownlow Countess Exeter (age 18) were married. He the son of John Cecil 5th Earl Exeter (age 51) and Anne Cavendish Countess Exeter (age 50). In 1710 Margaret Brownlow (age 23) died of smallpox. Her estate of £40,000 was divided between her four sisters: Jane Brownlow Duchess Ancaster and Kesteven, Elizabeth Brownlow Countess Exeter (age 29), Alicia Brownlow Baroness Guildford (age 26) and Eleanor Brownlow Viscountess Tyconnel (age 19). In 1723 Elizabeth Brownlow Countess Exeter (age 42) died.

Anne Cavendish Countess Exeter: Around 1649 she was born to William Cavendish 3rd Earl Devonshire (age 31) and Elizabeth Cecil Countess Devonshire (age 30) at Latimer. In 1662 Charles Rich and Anne Cavendish Countess Exeter (age 13) were married. She the daughter of William Cavendish 3rd Earl Devonshire (age 44) and Elizabeth Cecil Countess Devonshire (age 43). He the son of Henry Rich 1st Earl Holland and Isabel Cope Countess Holland. On 02 May 1670 John Cecil 5th Earl Exeter (age 22) and Anne Cavendish Countess Exeter (age 21) were married. She the daughter of William Cavendish 3rd Earl Devonshire (age 52) and Elizabeth Cecil Countess Devonshire (age 51). He the son of John Cecil 4th Earl Exeter (age 42) and Frances Manners Countess Exeter. They were half third cousin once removed. In Feb 1678 John Cecil 4th Earl Exeter (age 50) died. His son John Cecil 5th Earl Exeter (age 30) succeeded 5th Earl Exeter, 6th Baron Burghley. Anne Cavendish Countess Exeter (age 29) by marriage Countess Exeter. In 1704 Anne Cavendish Countess Exeter (age 55) died.

After 26 Jul 1723. Church of St Michael and All Angels Edenham [Map]. Monument to Robert Bertie 1st Duke Ancaster and Kesteven (deceased) sculpted by Peter Scheemakers (age 32) and Henry Cheere 1st Baronet (age 20). A Classical Period with Corinthian Capitals supporting open dentilated pediment with garland, urns and putti. Before the Aedicule a rounded Pedestal supports a marble image of the deceased attired as a Roman General.

After 01 Jan 1741. Church of St Michael and All Angels Edenham [Map]. Monument to Peregrine Bertie 2nd Duke Ancaster and Kesteven (deceased). Flat Obelisk before which stands life sized carving of the deceased leaning on an Urn, in Roman dress, a putto holding a medallion of the Duchess Jane Brownlow Duchess Ancaster and Kesteven. Sculpted by Louis Francois Roubiliac (age 38).

Jane Brownlow Duchess Ancaster and Kesteven: She was born to John Brownlow 3rd Baronet and Alice Sherard Baroness Brownlow. In Jun 1711 Peregrine Bertie 2nd Duke Ancaster and Kesteven (age 25) and she were married. He the son of Robert Bertie 1st Duke Ancaster and Kesteven (age 50) and Mary Wynn. On 26 Jul 1723 Robert Bertie 1st Duke Ancaster and Kesteven (age 62) died. His son Peregrine Bertie 2nd Duke Ancaster and Kesteven (age 37) succeeded 2nd Duke Ancaster and Kesteven, 2nd Marquess Lindsay, 5th Earl Lindsey, 18th Baron Willoughby de Eresby. She by marriage Duchess Ancaster and Kesteven. In 1736 she died.

On 21 Sep 1761 John Bentley Ashley (age 59) died. Monument to John Bentley Ashley (age 59) in Saint Leodegarius Church, Ashby St Ledgers [Map]. Sculpted by John "The Elder" Bacon (age 20). Standing wall monument with two large allegorical figures flanking the inscription. Above them is a Sarcophagus on which is a Roman lamp on front of a black Obelisk. Also to James Ashley -1798. Simple Wall Monument with Urn and Obelisk. Also to Jane Pocock (age 51) and by whose will the. Monument was erected.

John Bentley Ashley: He and Jane Pocock were married. Around 1702 he was born to Joseph Ashley of Great Broughton.

Jane Pocock: In 1710 she was born. On 13 Jun 1784 Jane Pocock (age 74) died.

After 22 Jul 1779. Church of St Michael and All Angels Edenham [Map]. Monument to Peregrine Bertie 3rd Duke Ancaster and Kesteven and Robert Bertie 4th Duke Ancaster and Kesteven (deceased). On the south side by Charles Harris (age 30). Pointed back panel of black marble before which is a carving of the deceased seated in ducal robes, holding a cameo of the Duchess, beside him stands the fourth Duke (deceased) in Roman dress. The figures are flanked by urns. The base is carved with flutes and paterae and to the centre are bronze plates bearing the memorial inscription.