A perspective view of the shrine of Edward the Confessor. The 13th century shrine was dismantled during the English Reformation and crudely re-constructed in the reign of Mary I. It was the site of pilgrimage for many years.

Date:
1870 - 1900
Location:
Westminster Abbey, Edward The Confessor Shrine, Westminster, City Of Westminster, Greater London Authority, Sw1
Reference:
DD97/00403
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Content

This is part of the Collection: YOR01 York And Son Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Curator: Birks, David

Keywords

Shrine, Medieval Commemorative Monument, Medieval Shrine, Medieval Tomb, Christian Religion