The consecration of a Saxon Church, probably in the 7th Century. The bishop is knocking at the church door with his pastoral staff accompanied by monks and priests, whilst the laity can be seen below, England

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From Old England : a pictorial museum of regal, ecclesiastical, municipal, baronial, and popular antiquities by Charles Knight printed 1845

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Location: England, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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