2013

ST5545 : The unusual tomb of Bishop Thomas Beckynton

taken 11 years ago, near to Wells, Somerset, England

The unusual tomb of Bishop Thomas Beckynton
The unusual tomb of Bishop Thomas Beckynton
Born about 1390, Thomas Beckynton (also Beckington) became Chancellor of England to Henry 6th and Bishop of Bath & Wells 1443-1465, His tomb is unusual in having two effigies of its occupant, the upper being depicted in the official robes of his office and the lower showing the emaciated body clad in a shroud. The tomb was opened in the late 1800s and he was found to be clothed very simply. The only ornament being his bishops ring which was removed and placed in a museum

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Public buildings and spaces Religious sites City, Town centre
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Wells [930] · Bishop's Palace [361] · Market Place [134] · Central Tower [76] Other Photos: · The market area of the High Street, Wells ·
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ST5545, 1274 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Derek Voller   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 14 September, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 10 October, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 5517 4587 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:12.6159N 2:38.5891W
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OSGB36: geotagged! ST 5517 4587
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South-southwest (about 202 degrees)
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