The late 14th century canopied tomb, thought to be for Sir William de la Pole and his wife, Katherine, in the wall of the south choir aisle at Holy Trinity Church

Date:
1942
Location:
Holy Trinity Church, King Street, Kingston upon Hull, City of Kingston upon Hull
Reference:
OP28962
Type:
Photograph (Print)
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Description

The identities of the couple commemorated on the tomb is debated but they are thought to likely be members of the de la Pole family. Sir William (died 1366) and his wife, Katherine (died 1381) are often named, as the effigies date from the late 14th century.

Archival History

This photograph was withdrawn from the open Red Box Collection for conservation reasons during the 2011-2012 Red Box Project.

The photograph was receieved by the National Buildings Record on 23rd June 1942.

Content

This is part of the Series: RBO01/20 Early Photographic Print Collection: Humberside; within the Collection: RBO01 Early Photographic Print Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Wood, George Bernard

Keywords

Medieval Canopied Tomb