Memorial: M4078

Wall memorial at South Weald, Essex dedicated to Rear-Admiral John Tower d. 1837

Location

St Peter's Church, South Weald, Essex, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of John Tower Rear Admiral of the Blue and Captain of the most Noble Order of the Bath. He died on the 13th December 1837 Aged 60 years. His remains are deposited in the family vault'

Details

Description: Anchor diagonally crossed by flagstaff and flag above the inscription tablet.

Type: Wall memorial
Position: Memorial chapel
Materials: White marble on grey marble
Artists: Thomas Denman

People

Tower, John
Age: 60
Date of Death: 13/12/1837
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Blue
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Rupert Gunnis 'Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851' (London, 1964) p. 127.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS) 1979

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