A misericord in Exeter Cathedral depicting a male and a female bird siren,

Date:
1930-1954
Location:
Exeter Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Exeter, Devon
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Cathedral Church of St Peter, Cathedral Close, Exeter, Devon
St Peter's Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Exeter, Devon
Reference:
AA54/04473
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The misericords in Exeter Cathedral are thought to be the oldest complete set in Britain, dating from the mid-13th century. This misericord, on the south side, is thought to date from 1240-1250. It shows two bird sirens, with male and female human heads and headdresses, in the Early English style.

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, Christian Religion