A carved pew end depicting Reynard the Fox as an abbot in St Michael's Church

Date:: early to mid 20th century

Location:: St Michael's Church, Church Lane, Brent Knoll, Somerset

Reference:: OP26545

Type:: Photograph (Print)

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Description

The panel is one of a number of carved pew ends in the church which are thought to date from the 14th or 15th century. This particular carving is one of three allegorical panels depicting Reynard the Fox in the guise of an abbot.

Archival History

This photograph was withdrawn from the open Red Box Collection for conservation reasons during the 2011-2012 Red Box Project.

Content

This is part of the Series: RBO01/36 Early Photographic Print Collection: Somerset; within the Collection: RBO01 Early Photographic Print Collection

Rights

Contact Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Crossley

Keywords

Pew, Medieval Parish Church, Art And Design