About this object
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ID:
88.84
Production date:
Late Medieval; early 15th century
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Location:
In Store
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Part of a pilgrim badge from the shrines of St John of Beverley and St John of Bridlington. These Yorkshire shrines were 11 miles apart but, as both saints are depicted on this badge, it appears that the pilgrim souvenir makers collaborated to celebrate the saints together. St John of Beverley is shown on the right, wearing bishop’s vestments, holding a staff and raising his right hand in blessing. St John of Bridlington is on the left and is wearing a canon’s habit and holding a book in his left hand. He also has his right arm raised, though his hand is missing. Both saints are missing their heads. In between the figures is a pedestal base, probably from a cross, and two inscriptions in black-letter. The top inscription reads ‘B[e]uerley’ and the bottom one says ‘Bridlinton’. < ...Read more
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Measurements
H 25 mm; W 49 mm
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Materials
lead alloy
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Last Updated
2024-03-14
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