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William I Duke of Normandy - Rouen Cathedral.

walwyn Sat, 10/16/2010 - 20:09

This tomb of William I Duke of Normandy (d942) in Rouen Cathedral dates from the 14th century. The earlier burial had been in the ancient sanctuary near the end of what is now the nave.

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William Wylde and Wife - Dodford Northamptonshire

walwyn Tue, 09/27/2011 - 22:57

This brass monument to William Wylde (d1422) and wife can be found in the church of St Mary, Dodford, Northamptonshire.

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Zodiac Window

walwyn Fri, 03/23/2012 - 20:32

Donated by Thibault VI count of Chartres, in 1217, on behalf of Thomas count of Perche, this window illustrates the signs of the zodiac on the right hand side of the window, and the labouirs of the months on the left hand side. The four central quatrefoils are split between the months and the zodiac.