Dated to between 1194 and 1230, this sculpture at Chartres Cathedral is on the left pillar of the left portal of the south porch. It depicts the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket who was killed, by two knights from the court of Henry II, in Canterbury Cathedral.
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Archbishop of Canterbury who opposed Henry II of England, and was killed in Canterbury Cathedral by two knights from Henry's court, in 1170.
Mid 14th century mural of St Thomas Beckett on a south nave pillar at St Albans Cathedral. The right hand is raised in a blessing, whilst the in the left hand is the bishop's staff.