1984.302

Medieval floor tile, earthenware, inlaid decoration with yellow glaze. Fragment from a square tile showing a mythological beast, the cow head and wings are still clearly visible. Earlier 14th century in date from Hailes Abbey, Gloucestershire. Probably manufactured at Hailes. British Museum Eames catalogue design no.1388.

Hailes Abbey

1300 - 1350

14th century

earthenware, glaze

inlaid, glazed