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XMBS - Monumental Brass Society Collection - late 19th century-21st century
1 - Folded rubbings of monumental brasses and indents, incised slabs and other monuments - late 19th century - 20th century
WIL - WILTSHIRE
14 - Salisbury: Cathedral
Level
Item
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)
MBS/1/WIL/14/1
Title
Robert Wyvil, bishop, in episcopal vestments, 1375
Extent
1 item
Date
1971
Description
Rubbing of brass half effigy with mitre and crosier shown within castle with champion, ready for combat, at the gate; rabbit warren and trees representing Bere Chase recovered for the church by the bishop; incomplete marginal inscription in Latin; representations of the four evangelists at the corners; three shields. Rubbing made by William Gibson 23 Mar 1971. S
Access Status
Open
Physical Description
Paper, folded; typed label in bottom corner
Dimensions: 381 x 152 cms
Custodial History
Formerly in the collection of J. Roger Greenwood; MBS 4601
Publication Note
This brass is cited and described in Mill Stephenson, 'A List of Monumental Brasses in the British Isles ' (1964): Salisbury Cathedral I
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