Medieval Decorated Ironwork in England

• Main Author: Geddes, Jane (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: London Society of Antiquaries of London 1999
• Series: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London 59
• Subjects: Archaeology by period / region; Medieval European archaeology; History of art: Byzantine & Medieval art c 500 CE to c 1400; Decorative wood & metalwork; Medieval; doors; chests; ironwork
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

This monograph traces the development of the designs and techniques used in the production of ironwork in England from roughly AD 1050 to AD 1500. Found mostly on church doors, chests and tombs, in the form of hinges, handles, knockers or grilles the ironwork of this period is a virtually unexplored...