Stamford, Lincolnshire
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St Martin's parish church, Stamford Baron
The monument in the chancel to Elizabeth I's greatest minister, Lord High Treasurer, William Cecil, Lord Burghley, died 1598. He is shown holding his staff of office. He built the great mansion, Burghley House, just beyond the town. The monument is possibly by Cornelius Cure. see: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Cecil,_1st_Baron_Burghley
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