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• James Hamilton, Earl of Abercorn & Family

  Soldier

  Colonel James Hamilton, and the 6th and 7th Earls of Abercorn are buried in the Abbey.

• Henry and Aubrey de Vere, Earls of Oxford

  Soldier

  Henry de Vere, 18th Earl of Oxford, was Lord High Chamberlain of England and was buried in a vault in St John the Baptist's chapel.

• Humphrey Salwey

  Politician

  Salwey was buried in the north ambulatory of Westminster Abbey in 1652. But his body was exhumed, with other followers of Oliver Cromwell, in 1661.

• John and Richard Blackborne

  John Blackborne was buried in the cloisters but the exact location is not known. Richard Blackborne, his brother, was mostly likely buried near John.

• Cecily, Countess of Rutland and son

  Cecily Manners, Countess of Rutland was buried in St Nicholas' chapel but has no monument. Her son Francis is buried in St Michael's chapel.

• Sophia, Countess of Darlington

  Sophia Charlotte, Countess of Darlington, was buried in the Duke of Ormond’s vault at the east end of Henry VII's chapel on 24th April 1725.

• Trails for self-led visits

  For self-led visits, we recommend you use one of our trails. They’re a great way to get the most out of your visit and learn more.

• Visit us

  Explore a place that's touched the lives of kings, queens, and statesmen, poets, heroes and villains. Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066.