A Rare Pair of Two-Colour English Medieval Floor Tiles from Malmesbury Abbey sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles with the date written by

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A Rare Pair of Two-Colour English Medieval Floor Tiles from Malmesbury Abbey sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles with the date written byOrigin: English Period: Fourteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1350 1400 Depth: 1. 5 inches Width: 8 inches Length: 8 inches Reputed to have been found in the ruined portion of Malmesbury Abbey, from a four tile design having stylised acorn leaves, double ruled lines and arches. When complete, these tiles would have formed a central six lobed medallion with central rabbit motif, though as a pair they still work together symmetrically. From an