Jane Shirley

The magnificient alabaster tomb is that of Sir John Shurly and his two wives, Jane and Dorothy. The nine childrens effeigies arranged in the front of the tomb are the echildren born to Jane and John Shurley. All of the figures of this tomb are delicately and attractively carved. Sir John Shurley is arranged in the seme-armour of the period. Lady Jane is on his right hand and has a close fitting cap, Lady Dorothy on his left and has a hood with long veil flowing down to hre feet. Both have farthingales and ruff. The daughters have stiff lace collars, puffed and slashed sleeves, ruffles, no neck ruff and hair in ringlets with a band. Of the children, Thomas, John, Cacelie and Hannah died young.

Sources

1. "SHURLEY, Sir John (1568-1631), of Isfield, Suss.; later of Cuckfield, Suss.". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
2. Shirleys of Isfield