NOTES: The design of this chapel, built in 1503-1519, is attributed to the Henry VII's master masons Robert and William Vertue, and Robert Janyns. The gilt bronze effigies and Renaissance tomb were designed by Pietro Torrigiano in 1509-1517.

Salisbury Cathedral: detail of the alabaster effigy of Robert Hungerford (d.1459)

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NOTES: This is one of the finest tombs in the cathedral and was formerly located in the chantry chapel added to the north-east of the Trinity Chapel. It was moved to the south-nave aisle in 1789.

Ballymacgibbon cairn, near Galway

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Ballymacgibbon cairn, near Galway

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