Shakespeare's funerary monument, Limestone burial monument in Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
The memorial displays a half-figure sculpture of Shakespeare holding a quill pen in one hand and paper on a cushion in the other hand.
The monument was constructed between 1616 and 1623, following Shakespeare's death, and received its first documented restoration between 1748 and 1749.
The Latin inscription beneath the sculpture compares Shakespeare to Nestor, Socrates, and Virgil, recognizing his literary and philosophical contributions.
Visitors can find the monument mounted on the north wall of the chancel inside Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare was baptized and buried.
The limestone effigy represents one of only two confirmed accurate physical depictions of Shakespeare, showing him in a buttoned doublet and loose gown.
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
GPS coordinates: 52.18654,-1.70723
Latest update: June 12, 2025 19:24
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