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Description: Floor tiles from Halesowen Abbey, as reconstructed by J. R. Holliday, showing an abbot, Nicholas, thought to be from the reign of Edward I. The lettering reads: ISTUD OPUS NICHOLAS MATRI CHRISTI DEDIT ABBAS VIGEAT ABSQUE CHAO MATER DONA NICHOLAO - This work Abbot Nicholas gave to the Mother of Christ that he might flourish without confusion.
Title: Halesowen Abbey tiles 01
Credit: (1872). "Hales Owen Abbey (With Illustrations)". Transactions, Excursions and Reports, 1871 (also known as Transactions and Proceedings) 1: 68-9. Birmingham and Midland Institute Archaeological Section.
Author: J. R. Holliday
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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