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Tomb of Sir George Brooke 9th Lord Cobham erected in 1561

In the Church of St Mary Magdalen, Cobham, Kent

A large handsome church with wide north aisle, a lofty west tower and a large aisleless C13 chancel. This is a large church with a very large and broad chancel, explained by the fact this was a collegiate church. Most of the interest is in the chancel, including a very fine tomb to Sir George Brooke 9th Lord Cobham erected in 1561 in the centre of the chancel at the steps to the sanctuary; recumbant effigies, classical detaling to the tomb with recesses containing the kneeling children. In front lie two rows of brasses C14-C16. All of these memorials much repaired in the C19, especially the tomb. In the SE corner odd disruption in the wall with spiral stairs which is possibly explained outside as to the south lies the College buildings and there is thought to have been a bridge across to the chancel although the BoE suggest there may have been a loft over the altar.