Medieval English encaustic tiles – some examples


Dore Abbey, Herefordshire, originally uploaded by Vitrearum.

A few examples of medieval encuastic tiles, starting with the wonderful low relief tiles at Abbey Dore, dating from the 13th century, with most of the examples of the 14th century.

Dore Abbey, Herefordshire
Abbey Dore, Herefordshire

West Hendred, Berkshire

West Hendred, Berkshire
West Hendred, Berkshire

Hailes, Gloucestershire

Hailes, Gloucestershire

Hailes, Gloucestershire
Hailes, Gloucestershire

Nuffield, Oxfordshire
Nuffield, Oxfordshire

Great Haseley, Oxfordshire

Great Haseley, Oxfordshire
Great Haseley, Oxfordshire

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