Richard Copleston of Woodland

Just stumbled across another finding. This time at St Giles Church near Torrington, that I visited last year. Appears that the slate epitaph hidden behind the church organ turns out to be that of Richard Copleston of Woodland who died in 1617.

https://www.stmichaelstorrington.org.uk/lt-history1.html

The author James Grimwood-Taylor also believes that the 1586 tomb of another Richard Copleston is buried underneath the organ itself. An interesting read, and I’ll get in touch with James for more information.

The Image is a panel taken from the Copleston residence that was once established in Woodland, near Torrington. The panel is safely kept at The Victoria and Albert museum in London.