Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 15th century
Arrow with target ? Walsingham
Pilgrim badge, possibly from the shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham at Walsingham Priory. This badge is in the shape of a five-pointed star which has trefoils between each point. Projecting from the star is an arrow. The star is similar in design to a six-pointed star badge (see 83.608). A 15th-century mould for casting the six-pointed star badge, made from Solnhofen stone, has been found near the church of St Mary, Little Walsingham.
The shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham in Norfolk was a popular pilgrimage destination in the medieval period, especially after Henry III made a series of pilgrimages there in the 13th century.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 85.435/1
- Object name:
- Arrow with target ? Walsingham
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 15th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- L 40 mm, W 15 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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