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Eleven medieval floor tiles from Chertsey Abbey (© Chertsey Museum)
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© Chertsey Museum

Eleven medieval floor tiles from Chertsey Abbey

Artist: Medieval

Location: Chertsey Museum

Date: 1275 - 1299

Materials: lead glazed earthenware ceramic

Dimensions: 20 x 20 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £1,000 (Total: £4,000)

Vendor: Edwin A Genet

Review number: 4674 (1999)

Provenance:
Found in July 1996 12 feet under ground during building works in Chertsey.

Description:
Medieval tiles decorated with zodiac signs; representations of the labours of the months; lion, dragon and foliage designs made by master-craftsmen at Chertsey Abbey.

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