Gilded Lead Star

This ornate gilded lead star is thought to have been used to decorate an interior wall or ceiling and shows some of the stunning and vibrant colours used at the height of the abbey’s wealth and influence in the 14th Century. Small fixing holes can still be seen in the Lady Chapel, where it is thought that either these or similar ornaments may have hung.

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All sponsorship prices listed are for a period of 12 months starting from the date of adoption. If you would like to adopt an artefact for a longer period please email Daniel Gibson at Daniel.gibson@glastonburyabbey.com for more information.

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We will be updating the list of artefacts available for sponsorship on a regular basis, however, if there is a particular item which you are interested in sponsoring please email Daniel Gibson at Daniel.gibson@glastonburyabbey.com. As we have several items in our museum which are on loan only items specifically owned by Glastonbury Abbey will be available for sponsorship.