Medieval London

Bayeux Tapestry

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Title

Bayeux Tapestry

Subject

Warfare

Description

The Bayeux Tapestry is a very long embroidered cloth made to depict over 70 scenes about the preparation for and events during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. This scene shows both Norman cavalry and Saxon infantry fighting with spears.

Date

High Medieval

Contributor

Michael Vecchio

Rights

copyright 2000 - 2014 Reading Borough Council (Reading Museum Service), Berkshire, UK

Language

Latin

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Embroidered tapestry

Physical Dimensions

20" Tall x 232' Long

Files

bayeux27.jpg

Collection

Citation

“Bayeux Tapestry,” Medieval London, accessed December 8, 2023, https://medievallondon.ace.fordham.edu/items/show/309.

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