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Ironwork grille of the tomb of Lady Margaret Beaufort

Unknown artist, 1509

Ironwork grille of the tomb of Lady Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry VII, in the east end of the south aisle of his chapel in Westminster Abbey. At each angle is a pillar (ie 6), with applied Gothic moulding, to support a flag. Fleur de lys alternate with pike heads along the upper horizontal band. Originally protected the tomb made by Pietro Torrigiano.

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Title of artwork, date

Ironwork grille of the tomb of Lady Margaret Beaufort, 1509

Date supported

1914

Medium and material

Iron

Grant

400

Total cost

400

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