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Mary Arden's House, Wilmcote

Description

Papers and other objects found concealed in the top of a pig slaughterer's bench at Mary Arden's House Wilmcote. Comprises: letter with envelope, stating that the bench was made in 1863 (whern the objects were concealed in it) by a Roman Catholic, Charles Daniels, and exhorting the finder to embrace the Roman Catholic faith; two printed papers; engraving of the Virgin Mary; crucifix carved on lead; medallion of the Blessed Virgin Mary

  • Finding No

    DR277

  • Date

    c.1863

  • Extent

    1 folder

  • Status

    open

  • Level

    collection

  • Associated place

    United Kingdom - England - Warwickshire - Wilmcote - Mary Arden's House,

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Custodial History

Items concealed in bench at time of making. Bench later acquired for Mary Arden's House