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3 unusual facts about Stonegrave Minster


Stonegrave Minster

The one nearest to the tower, probably that of William Thornton (d. 1330), carved in York, is unusual in having the effigy of a civilian with legs crossed.

The abbess or abbot ruled Coxwold, Stonegrave and a third house, Donamuthe, near where the Old Don met the Trent and Humber at Adlingfleet.

It is a painted memorial to William Thornton (d. 1668), all his widow could afford after the disasters and fines of the time.



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