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Summary

Sandstone head of a knight originally part of a larger effigy found during the excavation of building foundations in 1895 at 4 Broad Street, Reading.

Monument Type(s):

• FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1101 AD to 1299 AD)

Description

A fragment of sculpture in the shape of a Knight was found during the digging of foundations at No. 4 Broad Street. The knight was well-posed on a cushion or block, underneath which was the upper part of a second block, which had evidently extended as a bed for the reception of the figure. The head is colossal, and part of a figure which was at least seven feet in length. It is wrought in fine sandstone. The effigy conveys the impression of being dated to about the end of the 12th or the beginning of the 13th century. Probably from Reading Abbey<1>.

<1> 1895, Berks, Bucks and Oxon Archaeological Journal, Page 68 (Journal). SRD6865.

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