Classical Period is in Church Monument Periods.
On 29 Aug 1700 John Cecil 5th Earl Exeter (age 52) died. His son John Cecil 6th Earl Exeter (age 26) succeeded 6th Earl Exeter, 7th Baron Burghley. Elizabeth Brownlow Countess Exeter (age 19) by marriage Countess Exeter.
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.
On 30 Jun 1753 George Strode of Parnham died. On 14 Sep 1746 Catherine Brodrepp died. Monument in Church of St Mary Beaminster [Map]. Classical Period.
Probably by Peter Scheemakers (age 62), erected by Thomas Strode, brother of George, with reclining figures of a man and woman on a sarcophagus and on either side standing allegorical figures one with a cornucopia the other an anchor, above is an achievement-of-arms.
George Strode of Parnham: George Strode of Parnham and Catherine Brodrepp were married. He was born to Thomas Strode of Parnham.
Catherine Brodrepp: She was born to Richard Brodrepp of Maperton.
Thomas Strdode of Parnham: He was born to Thomas Strode of Parnham.
On 04 Sep 1801 John Yorke (age 73) died. He was buried at St Andrew's Church, Wimpole [Map]. Of white marble in the Greek manner, in bold relief; two parents, hands clasped, stand in attitudes of grief at a tomb, with a reclining child at their feet; below is an inscription; signed 'R. WESTMACOTT, A.R.A. LONDON' (age 26)
John Yorke: On 27 Aug 1728 he was born to Philip Yorke 1st Earl of Hardwicke (age 37) and Margaret Cocks Countess Hardwicke. In 1746 John Yorke (age 17) was appointed Clerk of the Chancery worth £1200 a year by his father Philip Yorke 1st Earl of Hardwicke (age 55). In 1753 John Yorke (age 24) was elected MP Higham Ferrers. In 1762 John Yorke (age 33) and Elizabeth Lygon (age 20) were married. He the son of Philip Yorke 1st Earl of Hardwicke (age 71) and Margaret Cocks Countess Hardwicke. In 1768 John Yorke (age 39) was elected MP Reigate.
