Fragments of gold threads

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These fragments of gold threads are from the vestments of a bishop. The threads were among the items found in the grave of a bishop in St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall in Orkney. The items are thought to date from the 13th century.

Fragments of gold threads found in a grave in the choir of St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney, probably 13th century

The importance of bishops in the running of the Church is illustrated by the impressive objects found in bishops' graves. They show that bishops had wealth, influence and social status.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-457-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KJ 126
• Date: 13th century
  Probably 13th century
  
• Material: Gold
  Thread / fragment
  
• Dimensions: 850 mm x 30 mm
  
• What: Thread / fragment
  
• Subject: Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Orkney, Kirkwall, St Magnus Cathedral
  
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