101. ALTAR GA

There is a simple altar rail and table with a silver cross and tall silver candlesticks. Behind the altar are gold hangings.     PLAN

102. APSE WINDOWS – NORTH J&J x3

There are seven high apse windows. We begin with the (North) windows at left. ••• Window 1. Dating from the mid 14th C. and depicting Robert Fitzroy, d.1147, Gilbert de Clare I d.1230 or Gilbert III d.1314, Hugh II Despenser, executed 1326, and Robert Fitzhamon d.1107, founder of the Abbey. The figures are shown in contemporary armour. The glass was rearranged in 1923. •• Window 2. King David and four Prophets. Depicting (L to R) Aaron, A Prophet in green, King David with harp, Prophet holding a scroll, and Prophet with Book and Scroll. 14th Century. ••• Window 3. King Solomon and four Prophets. Depicting (L to R) Jeremiah, a Prophet, King Solomon with sceptre, Joel pointing to his book, and Daniel. 14th Century.

103. APSE WINDOWS – SOUTH J&J x3

Again, from left to right. ••• Window 1. King Rehoboam and four Prophets. Depicting (L to R) Prophet in yellow, Prophet with blue halo, King Rehoboam with sceptre, Prophet in green with book, Prophet with raised hand. 14th Century. ••• Window 2. King Abijah (centre) and four Prophets. 14th Century. ••• Window 3. Dating from the mid 14th C. and depicting three members of the de Clare family, Lords of the Manor of Tewkesbury. The de Clares are represented in the first, third and fourth panels, probably two Gilberts and a Richard. The second panel shows William, Lord Zouche of Mortimer (died 1337), second husband of Eleanor de Clare. The glass dates from 1338-40 and was rearranged in 1923.

104. CENTRAL APSE WINDOW J&J x2

The East window has 14th C. glass and the donor was Eleanor de Clare.  This completes our tour of Tewkesbury Abbey.