Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 15th century
John Schorn
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 badge depicts John Schorn wearing a long robe and a hood. He is holding the Devil under his left arm and a rod in his right hand. The Devil’s horned head is peering round the side of Schorn’s elbow. There is a damaged scroll curling down in front of Schorn’s body which bears the inscription: ‘caue cave’ (meaning ‘Beware! Beware!’). At base of the badge under Schorn’s feet is a fragment of a label which begins ‘mre’.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 80.150/9
- Object name:
- John Schorn
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 15th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 64 mm, W 32 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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