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'Basingwerk Abbey' by Moses Griffith, c. 1770-1800 (watercolour)
  • This tile, produced in the early 14th century, has a heavy brown glaze that partially conceals the design beneath.

Tile size: 106 x 104mm.
Medieval floor tile from Basingwerk Abbey
  • This tile, produced in the early 15th century, has a green glaze over the deeply impressed decoration.

Tile size: 107 x 105mm.
15th century floor tile from Basingwerk Abbey
  • This tile, produced in the early 14th century, shows a quatrefoil at the centre with a trefoil at each corner. It is covered with a dark brown glaze.

Tile size: 106 x 104mm.
14th century floor tile from Basingwerk Abbey
  • These two half tiles, produced in the early 15th century, feature a central quatrefoil.

Tile size: 100 x 105mm.
Medieval floor tile from Basingwerk Abbey
Deed plan showing footpaths around Basingwerk Abbey, drawn 1924