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Cartmel Priory, Cartmel: misericords | ||
hearsay:- |
The misericords were carved about 1430-40, commissioned by prior William, whose initial
decorates the carving under his seat. There were 26 seats; 25 remain. |
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![]() BTG53.jpg Misericord (taken 30.7.2010) ![]() BTG52.jpg Misericord, a green man (taken 30.7.2010) ![]() BLU39.jpg Misericord S1; Prior William's seat, supporters a W and a hedgehog. (taken 7.4.2006) ![]() BLU40.jpg Misericord; a pelican in her peity. (taken 7.4.2006) ![]() BLU41.jpg Misericord S8; mermaid with mirror and comb. (taken 7.4.2006) |
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hearsay:- |
Interpretations can be fanciful. The mermaid with comb and mirror has been described
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"the lady of the house beating her husband with a type of washing bat" |
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