Culture, General Things, Church Monuments, Carvers, Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton upon Trent
Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton upon Trent is in Carvers.
Around 1558. St Michael's Church Penkridge [Map]. Monument to Edward Littleton (age 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 Swynnertonof Swynnerton. Before 1523 Edward Littleton (age 18) and she were married.
Isabel Wood: Before Apr 1533 Edward Littleton (age 28) and she were married.
After 10 Nov 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 Broke (age 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 (age 32) at Milcote. Before 1536 Fulk Greville Baron Latimer, Baron Willoughby (age 33) and Elizabeth Willoughby 11th Baroness Latimer 3rd Baroness Willoughby Broke (age 23) were married. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England 1312-1377. He by marriage Baron Latimer of Corby, Baron Willoughby Broke. On 10 Nov 1559 Fulk Greville Baron Latimer, Baron Willoughby (age 56) died at Alcester.
Elizabeth Willoughby 11th Baroness Latimer 3rd Baroness Willoughby Broke: Around 1512 she was born to Edward Willoughby (age 21) and Margaret Neville (age 17). On 10 Nov 1521 Robert Willoughby 2nd Baron Willoughby 10th Baron Latimer (age 49) died at Bere Ferrers, Devon. He was buried at St Andrew's Church, Bere Ferrers. His granddaughter Elizabeth Willoughby 11th Baroness Latimer 3rd Baroness Willoughby Broke (age 9) succeeded 11th Baroness Latimer of Corby, 3rd Baroness Willoughby Broke. It isn't clear whether she claimed the titles since the law of succession by females when a peerage was created by writ was not established until 1696. Calendars. On Saturday, the 22nd, it was again brought to the chapel, and remained until the masses of Thursday following, during which time solemn masses were said in the manner of the country, at which there assisted by turns as principals the duchess of Suffolk (age 16), the countess of Worcester (age 34), the young countess of Oxford [Note. Not clear who this is since John de Vere 15th Earl of Oxford (age 65) was Earl of Oxford and his wife Elizabeth Trussell Countess of Oxford had died before Jul 1527.], the countess of Surrey (age 19), and baronesses Howard (age 21), Willoughby (age 24), Bray, and Gascon. Around 15 Nov 1562 Elizabeth Willoughby 11th Baroness Latimer 3rd Baroness Willoughby Broke (age 50) died. Her son Fulke Greville 12th Baron Latimer 4th Baron Willoughby (age 26) de jure 12th Baron Latimer of Corby, 4th Baron Willoughby Broke. Anne Neville Baroness Latimer by marriage Baroness Latimer of Corby, Baroness Willoughby Broke.
After 12 Sep 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 (age 17) and Dorothy Giffard (age 42) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire. On 12 Sep 1570 John Shirley (age 37) died at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire. He was buried at Church of St Mary and St Hardulph, Breedon on the Hill.
On 27 Jul 1571 Francis Shirley (age 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: Francis Shirley and Dorothy Giffard were married. The difference in their ages was 24 years. Around 26 Jan 1515 he was born to Ralph Shirley (age 54) at Staunton Harold, Leicestershire.
On 21 Dec 1579 Thomas Richards died. Monument to Thomas Richards. In 1603 Elizabeth Fiennes (age 80) 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 21 Dec 1579 he and Elizabeth Fiennes (age 56) were married.
Elizabeth Fiennes: Around 1523 she was born to Edward Fiennes 5th Baron Saye and Sele (age 23) and Margaret Danvers Baroness Saye and Sele (age 19).
On 17 Apr 1581 Humphrey Bradbourne (age 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 (age 35) and Isabel Cotton (age 31). Date adjusted from 1537 to be consistent with father's death.
St Marcella's Church, Denbigh [Map]. Monument to John Salusbury and Jane Myddelton (age 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 (age 37). In 1563 Humphrey Llwyd aka Lluyd (age 36) lived at Denbigh Castle by permission of Sir John Salusbury (age 44) [Note. Some sources say Richard Myddelton (age 54)] who was then the Lord of the Manor of Denbigh. Before 1578 John Salusbury (age 59) and Jane Myddelton (age 77) were married. In 1578 John Salusbury (age 59) died. He was buried at St Marcella's Church, Denbigh.
Jane Myddelton: In 1500 she was born to David Myddelton (age 20). In 1588 Jane Myddelton (age 88) died.
After 1588. St Peter's Church, Shelford [Map]. Alabaster Monument to Anne Rawson (age 73). Carved by Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton upon Trent.
Anne Rawson: Around 1515 she was born to Nicholas Rawson of Aveley in Essex (age 44) and Beatrix Cooke. In or before 1540 Michael Stanhope (age 33) and Anne Rawson (age 24) were married. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward III of England 1312-1377. On 20 Feb 1588 Anne Rawson (age 73) died.
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 26 Jul 1594 Richard Shireburn (age 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 (age 65). Sculpted by Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton upon Trent.
Edward Littleton of Pillaton Hall: Around 1523 he was born to Edward Littleton (age 18) and Helen Swynnerton at Pillaton Hall. In or before 1548 Edward Littleton of Pillaton Hall (age 25) and Alice Cockayne (age 12) were married. On 19 Jul 1574 Edward Littleton of Pillaton Hall (age 51) died at Pillaton Hall.
Alice Cockayne: In 1535 she was born to Francis Cockayne (age 36) and Dorothy Marrow (age 36). On 03 Nov 1602 Alice Cockayne (age 67) died at Penkridge, Staffordshire. She was buried at St Michael's Church Penkridge.
After 1600. All Saints Church, Sudbury [Map]. Monument to John Vernon and Mary Littleton (age 31) carved by Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton upon Trent.
John Vernon: He was born to Henry Vernon and Margaret Swynnerton. In 1599 John Vernon and Mary Littleton (age 30) were married. On 08 Jul 1600 he died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Sudbury.
Mary Littleton: In 1569 she was born to Edward Littleton of Pillaton Hall (age 46) and Alice Cockayne (age 34) at Pillaton Hall. In 1582 Walter Vernon (age 42) and Mary Littleton (age 13) were married. He a great x 5 grandson of Henry IV King England 1367-1413. The difference in their ages was 29 years. On 17 Dec 1622 Mary Littleton (age 53) died.
Detail of the folds at the bottom of her dress typical of the work of Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton upon Trent.
Detail of the corners of the monument. Richard and Gabriel Royley of Burton upon Trent usually have 'Candleabras', or candlesticks. These appear simpler.
Detail of the end of the monument of the Vernon Arms and Unknown Arms?