With little scholarly attention having been given to the late medieval iconography that features on rood screens in the southwest of England ... to a common visual culture in the art and drama of the ...

They are believed to be one of only five surviving examples of medieval church wall painting in England. Over the centuries, some of the wall paintings have been damaged or destroyed. Some of the ...

who used monasteries as a source of healthcare and support in times of need. The Church remained an important institution in England, but some of its influence had diminished.