A misericord in Norwich Cathedral depicting Bishop Courtenay, seated and reading a book, above whom are carved the initials "RC" each surmounted by a crown, supported on the left by a shepherd and sheep, and on the right by two scholars with books and a tonsured monk

Date:
1949
Location:
Norwich Cathedral, Norwich, Norfolk
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The Holy and Undivided Trinity Cathedral Church, Norwich, Norfolk
Reference:
AA49/08662
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The cathedral in Norwich has 61 misericords dating from 1420, 1480, and the early 16th century, and some modern. This misericord, dating from 1420, is located in the sixth choir stall from the west, on the south side. Richard Courtney was Bishop of Norwich between 1413 and 1415, and died of dysentry whilst in attendance on Henry V at Harfleur in September 1415. The supporters - a shepherd surrounded by ten sheep, and two scholars with open books and a tonsured monk preparing a meal - emphasise Bishop Courtenay's pastoral duties. It is noted that as a Bishop, he did not visit his diocese.

Content

This is part of the Series: LTC01/01 Lady Trenchard Cox: Series Of Negatives; within the Collection: LTC01 Lady Trenchard Cox Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Cox, Mary Desiree

Keywords

Misericord, Medieval Cathedral, Post Medieval Cathedral, Christian Religion