Adam and Eve on William Heneage Memorial (C) J.Hannan-Briggs

TF1884 : Adam and Eve on William Heneage Memorial

taken 6 years ago, near to Hainton, Lincolnshire, Great Britain

Adam and Eve on William Heneage Memorial

The Latin translates as: "Just as in Adam all die, even so in Christ let all be made alive".

Tomb of William Heneage and wives, Hainton church

William Heneage (1521-1610) and his wives are shown kneeling at a prayer desk. He was son of John Heneage and Anne Cope. He first married Anne Fishbourne (d.1585)They had 4 children, Catherine, Anne, Thomas and George. The children are seen kneeling below as Weepers.
He then married Jane Brussells (d.1596)who served Queen Elizabeth I in her privy chamber for over 20 years.
The tomb is topped with a large crest, and depictions of Adam and Eve and the Tree of Life, and the resurrection.

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Grid Square: TF1884, 58 images (more nearby )
Photographer: J.Hannan-Briggs (find more nearby)
Contributed by: Julian P Guffogg (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Saturday, 21 January, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Saturday, 21 January, 2012
Geographical Context: Religious sites
Church (from Tags): St Marys
Place (from Tags): Hainton
Subject Location: OSGB36: TF 1802 8448 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:20.6435N 0:13.7229W
Camera Location: OSGB36: TF 1803 8448
View Direction: North-northwest (about 337 degrees)