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Medieval ceramic floor tile
Lewis Group 21 no.322
Slip-on-impression. Square subdivided into a central square by narrow rectangular borders; the centre has a central five-petalled rose surrounded by a circular band; the borders abd central ring are filled by a continuous black-letter inscription reading : mentem sanctam, spontaneu(m) honorem deo, et patrie liberacionem (A holy mind, honour freely given to God liberty to the country). These words refer to St Agatha and occur in her Life (Bollandius & Herchinius 1863, 640A). They were used in the Middle Ages as a charm against fire. BM Design 1429 (Great Malvern Priory, lenton Priory kiln site).
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
83.32H/42
Find Information
Site Name: Raglan Castle, Raglan
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Material
ceramic
Location
In store
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