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Medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla from Cirencester
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The item is a cutting from Archaeological Journal (see Bibliography).The engraving shows a lead pilgrim's badge found in Cirencester c1850 by Professor Buckman. It is in the form of a scallop shell, with a crowned W on one side. The W may stand for Our Lady of Walsingham (see Bibliography).
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Title: Medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla from Cirencester
Description:
The item is a cutting from Archaeological Journal (see Bibliography).
The engraving shows a lead pilgrim's badge found in Cirencester c1850 by Professor Buckman.
It is in the form of a scallop shell, with a crowned W on one side.
The W may stand for Our Lady of Walsingham (see Bibliography).
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