Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; late 15th century
John Schorn
Part of a pilgrim badge from the shrine of John Schorn, either from North Marston in Buckinghamshire or Windsor (his remains were moved to Windsor in 1478). John Schorn was the miracle-working rector of North Marston from around 1282 until his death in 1315. His tomb became a popular pilgrimage destination, particularly in the 15th and early 16th centuries. Schorn became famous as an exorcist who trapped the Devil in a boot. This is a fragment from the base of a badge depicting John Schorn holding the Devil inside a boot. All that remains is the lower half of Schorn’s robe and a long thigh boot which is on his right. The frame of the badge is decorated with crockets.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 86.232/28
- Object name:
- John Schorn
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; late 15th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 18 mm, W 18 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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