John De Hastings
A further great wooden figure is that of Sir John de Hastings, dating from c.1325. This beautifully carved figure was for many years associated with George de Cantiloupe.
More recently, it has been clearly identified as being that of the man who most significantly contributed to the 14th century rebuilding of the Priory.
John De Hastings
The newly constructed tomb on which the figure lies contains panelling from the knight’s original tomb, which would have stood at the centre of the choir. Depressions on the side once held brightly enamelled heraldic shields. The cross-legged posture was a fashion popular before 1330 or 1340 and his feet rest on a lion, a symbol of courage and strength.