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This oak misericord came from Whitefriars in Coventry. Monks had to stand during long church services. They rested against ledges on the underside of fold up seats. These were called misericords from the Latin word for relief. This seat shows a lion between two Tudor roses.

Details

  • Title: Misericord seat
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1342/1538
  • Physical Dimensions: 645mm x 310mm x 30mm
  • Type: Furniture; religion
  • Medium: Oak

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