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Medieval pilgrim badge showing Georgius the Great (Saint George). Full description at https://portable-antiquities.nl/pan/#/object/public/86642
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MeRit reveals the history of ritual practices in medieval England, performed by ordinary people as part of their everyday lives

Medieval button badge showing the beheading of John the Baptist. Full description at https://portable-antiquities.nl/pan/#/object/public/44434
Meet the Team

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Latest Posts
A group of children stand behind a table inside a church foyer room. There is a roll of paper with a large church plan diagram on the table and the children are holding up smaller paper display plans
Exploring the medieval ritual landscape with YAC
3rd February 2026
Acceptance notifications for Leeds International Medieval Congress 2026 on a red background with images of conference attendees above
Day of MeRit sessions announced for the International Medieval Congress (Leeds, 6-9 July 2026)
19th January 2026
Silver square or lozenge shaped silver panel featuring an engraved Lamb and cross. Full description at https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/992821
Exploring Medieval Ritual Landscapes: A Celebration at the Yorkshire Museum
7th November 2025
Photo of Stanton Drew Church square tower as seen behind a three standing stones in a field

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