The tomb of Sir Hugh Despenser who died in 1349, and his widow, the Lady Elizabeth , who died ten years later. It consists of a  paneled base with trefoil arches. On the tomb are two recumbent figures carved in white alabaster. Above is a decorated canopy with four-tiered tabernacle work. Formerly, the tabernacle was painted with red, green and gold.

View of tomb from ambulatory, showing the effigy of Sir Hugh.

View of tomb from choir, showing the  recumbent Lady Elizabeth.

An 1863 drawing - note the lion at the feet of the effigy.

The tomb, again showing the  recumbent Lady Elizabeth

Hugh Despenser, wearing a helmet (bascinet ), a mail cover to chin and neck(camail ), and the tight over jersey ( jupon ) NOTE : the figure of his wife, Lady Elizabeth in the background at  the top, who died in1359. She is wearing the square headdress, characteristic of the time of Edward III

TEWKESBURY TOMBS	MAIN TEWKESBURY PAGE	BRITAIN	INTRODUCTION