Arthur Acland

Detail of Acland's Heraldic achievement on his monument in Landkey Church. Sir Arthur Acland (also recorded as Sir Arthure Akelane in the parish of Landkey, Devon, was a member of the Devonshire gentry, and was knighted in 1606. Little is known of his life and career, but his monumental inscription survives above his monument in Landkey Church. His son was Sir John Acland, 1st Baronet (c. 1591 – 1647). His father was Hugh Acland (c. 1543 – 1622) of Acland, Sheriff of Devon in 1611, and he was the eldest of his four sons. of Potheridge, who came from an ancient Devonshire family and was great-grandfather of George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle (1608–1670). Acland married his step-first cousin Eleanor Mallet (1573–1645), He left a widow and not only pre-deceased his wealthy and childless uncle Sir John Acland (died 1620), The first baronet thus inherited his father's new estate of Killerton, his grandfather's ancient estate of Acland with several others and also his great-uncle's new estate of Columb John, where he made his home, leaving Acland to become a residence for younger branches of the family.

Monument Acland's monument, said to have been erected by his grieving father, survives in Landkey Church. It shows Sir Arthur lying prostrate, in full armour, propped up on his left elbow. In front and below him lies his wife Eleanor Mallet. Above are two round headed black tablets inscribed with gilt lettering.