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The cists in Southover Church, 1845. Creator: Richard Henry Nibbs
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The cists in Southover Church, 1845. Creator: Richard Henry Nibbs
The cists in Southover Church, 1845. 11th-century human remains found in the ruins of the ancient Priory of Lewes in Sussex, during the construction of a railway line....the workmen exposed a leaden Cist, or coffer, surrounded by a few square Caen stones. After clearing away the soil, the Cist was carefully removed, and, on being opened, was found to contain human bones, proved to be the remains of Gundreda, daughter of William the Conqueror, the name " GVNDRADA, " as it is spelt, being cut upon the lid..... A second cist was found, ...and on the lid is inscribed WILLMs, an old but usual way of writing Gulielmus. This has been readily interpreted into the name of William of Warren; by this means establishing the fact that these Cists contain the remains of Gundreda, the founder of the Priory, and of her lord, the first Earl of Warren and Surrey. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
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The Cists in Southover Church, 1845: Unveiling the Ancient Secrets of Sussex". In this print by Richard Henry Nibbs, we are transported back to the year 1845 when a remarkable discovery unfolded during the construction of a railway line in Sussex. The image captures two cists, or coffins, found within the ruins of the ancient Priory of Lewes. These cists held an extraordinary treasure - human remains dating back to the 11th century. As workmen diligently cleared away soil and carefully opened one of the leaden cists, they uncovered a fascinating piece of history. Inscribed upon its lid was "GVNDRADA" revealing that these were indeed the remains of Gundreda, daughter of William the Conqueror and founder of Lewes Priory. A second cist bore an inscription reading "WILLMs" indicating it belonged to William de Warrenne, Gundreda's husband and first Earl of Warren and Surrey. This astonishing find not only shed light on medieval aristocracy but also provided valuable insights into early Christianity in Britain. The engraving beautifully captures this significant archaeological moment with its black-and-white composition evoking a sense of timelessness. Nibbs' print from "Illustrated London News" serves as a testament to our enduring fascination with uncovering fragments from our past. It reminds us that even amidst progress and modernity, there is always room for reverence towards history's mysteries waiting patiently beneath our feet.
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