Goudhurst, Kent, England
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Culpeper Monument in Bedgebury Chapel, St
Mary's, Goudhurst |
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The chief monument in the chapel is of the Tudor
period - an alabaster memorial to four generations of Culpepers,
carved in 1599 and erected in 1608.
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In a niche at the top is the
demi-figure of Sir Thomas Culpeper10, who served as sheriff in the
reign of Edward VI.
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His son, Sir Alexander Culpeper11, is portrayed beneath
with his eldest son and his wife Mary, who was the daughter of
Lord Dacre of the North. Sir Alexander Culpeper11 was knighted by Queen
Elizabeth, whom he entertained at Bedgebury.
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The third generation
of the family is represented by their son Sir Anthony Culpeper12
and his
wife, Ann, daughter of Sir Roger Martin, Mayor of London.
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Most of
their sixteen children kneel below with their parents (pictured
below, girls on the left, boys on the right). The baptism
of twelve sons and four daughters is recorded in the parish
register. |
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Warren Culpepper beside the four-generation Culpeper Monument (October 1999)
Mary Dacre, wife; Sir Alexander
Culpeper11; and eldest son, Sir Anthony Culpeper12
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Sir Anthony Culpeper12 and ten sons are on the right.
His wife Ann Martin, daughter and heiress of Sir Roger Martin of
London is on the left along with four daughters. |
Also See: Bedgebury
Manor, Goudhurst
Last Revised:
02 Jan 2015
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