Carved Lions
Carved from locally sourced blue lias stone, this stunning carved lion’s head would have adorned the base on one of the columns forming the once magnificent cloister arcade built by Abbot Henry de Blois in the 12th century.
Brooch
This gorgeous copper-alloy annular brooch, dating from the 13th to 14th century, is decorated with an incised mock inscription. It is likely that it would have been used to hold either cloaks or gowns together.
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