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Gerard tomb, Ashley, Staffordshire

Tomb of Sir Gilbert Gerard (died 1593) and his wife Ann Ratcliffe (died 1608).
Gerard Chapel, Church of St John the Baptist, Ashley, Staffordshire. See street view.
Their impressive tomb was completed about 1612 by their son Thomas Gerard, 1st Baron Gerard.
The 1st Baron Gerard (died 1618) to 6th Baron Gerard (died 1707) are also buried here. See plaque.

Tomb of Sir Gilbert Gerard and Ann Ratcliffe.
Ashley, Staffordshire.
Photo 2018. See full size.

Tomb of Sir Gilbert Gerard and Ann Ratcliffe (the two figures lying down).
Photo 2018. See full size.
Other figures:

• At the wall: Their 4 daughters.
• The figure on the LHS: Thomas Gerard, 1st Baron Gerard. See view from LHS.
• The figure on the RHS: Sources differ as to whether this is Ratcliffe Gerard or Gilbert Gerard, 2nd Baron Gerard. See view from RHS.
• The small figures at LHS front and RHS front must be children who died young.
• The shrouded cadaver figure underneath the tomb is said to be symbolic.

Sir Gilbert Gerard and Ann Ratcliffe.
Photo 2018. See full size.
See 2012 shot. From here.

Sir Gilbert Gerard on his tomb.
Photo 2018. See full size.
See wider shot.
See 2012 shot. From here.

Ann Ratcliffe on her tomb.
Photo 2018. See full size.
See close-up.
See 2012 shot. From here.

The figure on the RHS.
This may be Ratcliffe Gerard.
Though other sources say it is Gilbert Gerard, 2nd Baron Gerard.
Photo 2018. See full size.

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• Monuments at Ashley church