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Medieval ceramic floor tile
Lewis Group 50 no. 717/718/719
2nd half of the 14th century. This is a modern composite tile of 717 with either 718 or 719, with remnants of modern concrete.
717-Mosaic shape. Painted quatrefoil with line-impressed design of a winged creature with human head, arms and hands and animal hind quaters. Half tile, as it appears to have been scored
718 or 719-Mosaic shape of uncertain design. If 718 it is comprised of two half tiles of this type (modern composition). Identification of this tile uncertain
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Site Name: Basingwerk Abbey, Flintshire