bovil

Updated: May 8, 2025

This has been attributed to Sewall de Bovil, who, however, is buried in the south transept. This is one of the finest Perpendicular monuments in the country, and far the finest in the minster. The stone which covered the grave was removed from it and used for the pavement in 1736, and the remains were laid bare, showing the archbishop's episcopal ring.

A. (Arthur) Clutton-Brock - The Cathedral Church of York: Bell's Cathedrals: A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief: History of the Archi-Episcopal See

The troopers were received with a volley that emptied several saddles; and retired, leaving several of their number dead and carrying off Colonel Bovil, a gallant English officer by whom they had been led, and who soon after died of his wounds. The second troop failed to support them, but guarded the retreat as the troopers drew off without renewing their charge.

H. G. (Henry George) Keene - St George's Cross