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, printed from the Looking at Buildings website on Friday 29th March 2024

Colour

knappedGlossary Term [1] flint for decorative exterior effect was a technique which was developed from the 14th century in the wealthy area of East Anglia, where there was a lack of good quality freestoneGlossary Term [2] for carving.

Hereford Cathedral, Audley Chapel

Only fragmentary evidence remains to show that both sculpture as well as flat surfaces were often enhanced by colour.

Last updated: Monday, 26th January 2009