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The Last Rites of Gilbert the Miner
This video clip shows Gilbert the miner being given the last rites shortly before his death in 1341. Although we can't be certain
of the scene, the very badly wounded Gilbert would probably have been placed on a bier - a sort of stretcher - and placed within
the nave of the chapel. He probably suffered from serious internal injuries after his fall, from which there would have been
no recovery in the medieval period.
You can see the manuscript that describes his death,
view other images of the chapel, or click the 'Medieval Village'
tab below to return to the Thrislington Home Page.
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