King Rehoboam and four prophets, Chancel south-east window (c.1340), Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire.

Photo: Peter Hildebrand

Probably Gilbert I de Clare or Gilbert III, detail of Chancel north-west window (c.1340), Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire.

Photo: Peter Hildebrand

Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire

Address

Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ

Recommended by

Léonie Seliger ACR (10)

Highlight

Seven chancel clerestory windows

Artist, maker and date

Medieval glaziers, 14th century

Reason for highlighting

Outstanding fourteenth century windows (c.1338-40) in the chancel clerestory, that are of international as well as national importance.

Other comments

In contrast to the above are two contemporary windows by Tom Denny, 2002, in the Chapel of Saints Catherine and John the Baptist. A fine fusion of medieval fabric and contemporary glass, that repays careful study in order to appreciate the many fine details, after initially enjoying the impact of the rich tapestry of colours. There is an interesting newspaper article on the windows on Tom Denny’s website at Abbey’s stained glass renaissance.

Highlighted dates at this location

1338-1340 (Go to date search)