2004
NU0625 : Tomb, St Peter's Parish Church, Chillingham
taken 20 years ago, near to Chillingham, Northumberland, England
Tomb, St Peter's Parish Church, Chillingham
Alabaster tomb of Sir Ralph Grey and his wife, Elizabeth in the south chapel of Our Lady. Sir Ralph Grey was a crusader knight who took Roxbrough Castle, at night, with just 81 men. He then held the fort against a furious King of Scotland and his armies. It is dated to 1450 and traces of the original colours are still visible.
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