St Mary's Centre - Oldfield Monument

Philip Oldfield died in 1616, and has a macabre alabaster monument. The latin inscription extols him for his distinction as a barrister, and for the work he did to improve the highways and bridges of Cheshire. His effigy lies on top of the tomb, turning towards you, right arm supporting his head, and on the face of the tomb, his skeleton is shown in exactly the same position. There are black 'purgatorial rails' protecting him.

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