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Horse bier in Llangelynnin Church, Merionethshire

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A double horse bier on the wall of Llangelynnin Church, Merionethshire. It dates from the eighteenth century and was used to carry the bodies of parishoners to the churchyard along bridle paths and tracks. The arms and handles at each end were harnessed to a horse.

Owner:
Dolgellau Library, Gwynedd Library and Information Service
Creator:
Gwynedd Library and Information Service
License information:
Reproduced by permission of Dolgellau Library, Gwynedd Library and Information Service
Copyright Details:
Dolgellau Library, Gwynedd Library and Information Service 2002
Publisher Ref:
GTJ16922
Item uploaded:
7/3/2011
Date originally created:
1986
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