Objects in Medieval collection
Abbot corbel
Excavations carried out in the abbey grounds in 1964—66 revealed the plan of the church and a wealth of broken sculpture from the chapter house, including this 15th-century abbot's head.
Gold noble
A quarter rose gold noble of Edward II (reigned 1330—1377) found at Barton Farm, Cirencester.
Grotesque face
This medieval carved stone corbel is in the form of a grotesque head with its tongue sticking out.
Ivory figurine
The goods offered for sale in the market at Cirencester became quite exotic as trade expanded.
Lead bulla
Medieval lead papal bulla from the reign of Pope John XII (1316-34), found during Cirencester Abbey and Saxon Church excavations, 1964—66.
Medieval brooch
A silver-gilt brooch that would have been worn to secure and adorn clothing.
