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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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Medieval pilgrim badge showing the Lamb of God with Greek cross banner. Full description at https://portable-antiquities.nl/pan/#/object/public/72045
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Latest Posts
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
A white female with blonde hair, wearing glasses, a black cardigan, purple patterned top and black trousers standing in front of a display case with a red panel and text saying "THE MEDIEVAL RITUAL LANDSCAPE PROJECT". There are various small objects on grey mounts in the display case.
Divine protection in everyday objects?
13th August 2025
Post-Medieval cast lead or lead-alloy papal bulla of Pope Leo X (AD 1513-1521). Full description at https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/522639
New Pope, Old Name
12th May 2025
Photo of Stanton Drew Church square tower as seen behind a three standing stones in a field

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