Lady Tigridia of Chester
Areas of Expertise
Rodent control; Cathedral cellar inspection; ecclesiastical rodent management.
Current Position
16th Century Chief Rat Catcher to the Bishop, Keeper of the Cathedral Cellars & Inspector of Ecclesiastical Rodents
Professional Profile
Lady Tigridia of Chester (c. 1552–1567) was a distinguished feline employee of Chester Cathedral.
She rose to prominence through exceptional rodent-catching ability and was granted freedom of the Cathedral together with an annual stipend of twelve herrings. A previously unrecorded stained-glass window depicting her was discovered concealed behind timber panelling in a passage adjoining the cloisters.
Subsequent genealogical research confirmed Lady Tigridia as a direct ancestor of Tiggy.
Department Role
External Associate
Notable Achievements
Granted freedom of Chester Cathedral and an annual stipend of twelve herrings in recognition of exceptional rodent-catching ability.
Personnel Category
Executive Office
Character Number
#21
Responsibilities
Rodent control within Chester Cathedral; protection of the Cathedral cellars; inspection of ecclesiastical rodents.
Species
Cat
Status
Active