Carved stone lintel for a fireplace

This impressive stone lintel, carved with beasts (possibly an ibex and a lion) came from Larkbeare House, built in the 16th century, it was one of Exeter’s most impressive residences.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
781/1989/2
Collection Class
Architectural fragments
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Material
stoneHam Hill stone
Common Name
carved stone lintel for a fireplace
Simple Name
fireplace
Period Classification
Late Medieval (1400-1500)

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fireplace lintel