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North Cadbury Church, Somerset – 3 ELEMENTS: Monument, Ferramenta & Bench Ends

North Cadbury Church, Somerset – 3 ELEMENTS: Monument, Ferramenta & Bench Ends

May 18, 2021

The church of St Michael lies to the south of North Cadbury village, adjacent to North Cadbury Court (late 16th C). The church has many fascinating aspects. I have chosen three elements to see where they lead in terms of the church’s history. I visited the exterior of...
15th Century-Stained Glass – Saints of The Golden Legend: The Dragon Window, Trull, Somerset

15th Century-Stained Glass – Saints of The Golden Legend: The Dragon Window, Trull, Somerset

May 2, 2021

15th Century-Stained Glass – Saints of The Golden Legend: The Dragon Window, Trull, Somerset At All Saints Church, Trull near Taunton is a fine stained-glass window known as the ‘Dragon Window’. It dates from the late 15th century.[i] The reason it is known as...
The Evolution of English Stained Glass 1: Late-7th Century until 14th Century

The Evolution of English Stained Glass 1: Late-7th Century until 14th Century

Apr 18, 2021

Dating stained glass is not a simple task. The techniques, colours, designs, window tracery, ferramenta, content, symbolism, intended purpose, commission and position need to be examined. This post is to give an introduction to some of the considerations. Between the...
All Saints’ Church, York: Pricke of Conscience Window – Morality in Stained Glass 15th-C Style

All Saints’ Church, York: Pricke of Conscience Window – Morality in Stained Glass 15th-C Style

Feb 21, 2021

Situated towards the eastern end of the north aisle of the church of All Saints, York is a remarkable stained glass (painted) window. The window consists of 3 lights with 6 image panels in each light, totalling 18 panels. There is light tracery also. The images panels...
The Sign of the Angel at Lacock: Late 15th C Inn named after a gold coin

The Sign of the Angel at Lacock: Late 15th C Inn named after a gold coin

Feb 8, 2021

Tucked away in the narrow part of Church Street in Lacock is the Sign of the Angel Inn. The Angel Inn was built at the end of the 15th C, possibly circa 1480.[i] It was possibly an inn from the start. However, in the 16th or early 17th C it was believed to have been...
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