Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; late 15th century
John Schorn
Pilgrim badge of John Schorn, bought by a pilgrim as a souvenir of their visit to his shrine. John Schorn was an 'unofficial saint', which means that he was never canonised. He was a priest and the rector of North Marston, Buckinghamshire, from around 1282 until his death in 1315. He was most famous as an exorcist and was believed to have conjured the devil into a boot. On another occasion, during a drought, he struck the ground with his staff and a well appeared. The well's water became famous as a cure for gout and other ailments. Schorn was popular in southern England, particularly in Buckinghamshire and London, as well as Canterbury and Salisbury in the 1400s and 1500s. In this badge he is depicted in a pulpit with angels. The boot is to the left of the pulpit.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 8774
- Object name:
- John Schorn
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; late 15th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 42 mm, W 35 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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