Medieval "Westminster" Floor Tiles

Download or read book Medieval "Westminster" Floor Tiles written by Ian M. Betts and published by Mola (Museum of London Archaeology). This book was released on 2002 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Westminster' tiles - named after Westminster Abbey where they were first recognised - are among the most common types of medieval floor tiles found in London and can be distinguished from other medieval floor tiles by their size, poor quality and the clay used in their manufacture. Another distinctive feature is their unusually wide distribution - ranging from Canterbury in Kent to Croxden Abbey, Staffordshire - which may reflect the movement of tiles or the work of itinerant tilemakers. Over 160 different designs were produced, ranging from knights on horseback, heraldic shields, mythical beasts and fleurs-de-lis to abstract geometric designs. This Monograph includes an illustrated catalogue giving the provenance of each design, together with the plain-glazed examples.