Medieval floor tile from Shaftesbury Abbey in Dorset. The tile is on display in the abbey museum. 📸 My own. #TilesOnTuesday #ShaftesburyAbbey #Dorset

Part of a 9th century cross-shaft from Shaftesbury Abbey which was founded by Alfred the Great in AD 888. The abbey was founded solely for women, and Alfred’s daughter, Aethelgifu, was installed as its first Abbess. 📸 My own #SaxonSunday #SundayStonework #ShaftesburyAbbey