Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 15th century
The Virgin Mary and Christ child; Our Lady of Poulton
Pilgrim badge from the shrine of Our Lady of Poulton in Kent. The badge depicts the Virgin Mary sitting on a throne with the infant Christ on her right. They are both wearing tall crowns. At Mary’s feet is a rebus with the word ‘pul’ in black letter followed by a cask or tun, meaning ‘Poulton’.
The shrine of Our Lady of Poulton seems to have had a brief period of popularity, probably because it was close to Canterbury where so many pilgrims went to the shrine of St Thomas Becket. By the 16th century, the shrine’s fame had declined and was only of interest to people from the local area.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 8691
- Object name:
- The Virgin Mary and Christ child; Our Lady of Poulton
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 15th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 41 mm, W 23 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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