The impressive memorial to Sir John Bowyer (died 1604) and his wife Catherine (died 1631).

 St Peter, Maer, Staffordshire

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The church is built on a very steep site and the chancel is four steps higher than the nave.

 

 

 The impressive memorial to Sir John Bowyer (died 1604)

and his wife Catherine (died 1631).

 

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