Medieval English encaustic tiles - some examples

Dore Abbey, Herefordshire, originally uploaded by Vitrearum.

A few examples of medieval encuastic tiles, starting with the wonderful low relief tiles at Abbey Dore, dating from the 13th century, with most of the examples of the 14th century.


Abbey Dore, Herefordshire




West Hendred, Berkshire






Hailes, Gloucestershire


Nuffield, Oxfordshire




Great Haseley, Oxfordshire