The History and Antiquities of London, Westminster, Southwark, and Parts Adjacent, vol. 4
Allen, Thomas
1827
Tomb of Edward III.
This monarch's tomb is on the south side between the and pillars. His figure at full length, of gilt brass, lies beneath a rich Gothic shrine, also of brass. It is plainly habited; his hair dishevelled; and his beard long and flowing. His gown reaches his feet; each hand holding a sceptre. | |
The Gothic ornaments of the tomb are extremely beautiful. His children, represented as angels, in brass, surround the altar-tomb. The canopy is beautiful Gothic work, but mutilated. | |
Footnotes: [] Sandford, 177. Gough's Sepulchral Monuments i. 139, Tab. iv, lvi. apud Pen. 60. |