Francis Russell stone plaque

This stone commemorative plaque records: This wall was made at y charges of y Right Honourable & Trevelie Piovs . Lorde Francis Russell, Earle of Bedford out of the true Zeale & care for y keeping of this church yare and y wardrobe of Godds Saints whose bodies lay ther in buryed from violateing by swine & other . prophanation . so witnesseth Wiliam Walker V . AD 1623. Rebuilt 1831 + Refaced 1884

Francis Russell, the Earl of Bedford, was a prominent English nobleman in the early 17th century; he is remembered for his patronage and support of various architectural and communal projects, including the wall at this church.