Welsh church uncovers 15th century wall paintings

Gregoire de Lyon · Post by **Gregoire de Lyon** » Fri Dec 06, 2013 1:54 pm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-2521 ... 555933#_=_

6 December 2013 Last updated at 02:26 GMT

Built on the site of a 7th century monastery and founded around 1200, St Cadoc's in Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan is, from the outside, just another beautiful small Welsh village church.

But inside, conservators have uncovered some stunning 15th century wall paintings to the delight of locals, visitors and experts alike.

Full story and video behind the link.

Ernst · Post by **Ernst** » Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:33 pm

Neat-o. Always good to know where to search.

James B. · Post by **James B.** » Mon Dec 09, 2013 10:28 am

Yeah I saw this last week, amazing story and great paintings discovered

Charlotte J · Post by **Charlotte J** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 1:28 am

I think I'd start scratching at every whitewashed wall in Britain were it up to me...

Bertus Brokamp · Post by **Bertus Brokamp** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 5:00 am

In 2008 two 4 meter high wall paintings were discovered behind the layers of chalk in the tower of the St. Johnschurch in Mechelen (Belgium).
They were uncovered and restored. One depicts St. Christopher and the other St. George. I have yet to see them for myself.
Due to their style of painting and clothing/armour they are dated to c. 1400.

A publication about them, in Dutch with English summary:
https://oar.onroerenderfgoed.be/publica ... 10-003.pdf

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