Armorial helmet owned by Sir Gregory Lovell 1522 - 1597
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| Date Photo Taken | 11th June 1920 |
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| Area | Merton Park |
| Picture Reference | MerMor_Churches_8-10 |
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| Notes / History | Lovell was "cofferer", i.e. household treasurer, to Queen Elizabeth I. A prominent man in the Merton area, he was awarded a house on the site of Merton Priory for a period of 21 years. Lovell married twice and had a total of 8 children. This helmet can be seen suspended over his alabaster funerary monument that is near the altar at St Mary the Virgin, Merton Park. |
