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Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen

A Grade I Listed Building in Ickleton, Cambridgeshire

Doom painting over chancel arch

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This 14th century Doom painting has one very unusual feature - the Virgin baring her breasts in supplication to her Son. Pagan in origin but found occasionally in Christian art, it is extremely rare in the English church.

Uploaded by Paul Ellerton on 28 March 2012

Photo ID: 40276
Building ID: 101128057
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