Remnants of sculpted plaster adhering to sandstone blocks demonstrate the artistic and practical ability of medieval craftsmen

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Size: 2848px × 4287px
Location: Whitby Abbey, Whitby, East Yorkshire YO 22 4JT
Photo credit: © George Brice / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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