Eleven medieval floor tiles from Chertsey Abbey

Medieval

Chertsey Museum

1275 - 1299

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.

• Medium: lead glazed earthenware ceramic
• Dimensions: 20 x 20 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £1000 ( Total: £4,000)
• ArtFunded in: 1999
• Vendor: Edwin A Genet

Provenance

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

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