Man returns medieval tiles to Shropshire priory after 60 years
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Man returns medieval tiles to Shropshire priory after 60 years

2 hours ago · Originally published 1 May 2026 9/10 Original headline: Man who pocketed tiles from medieval priory as boy returns them 60 years later
A retired surveyor has returned three decorative medieval floor tiles he took as a souvenir during a family trip in the 1960s. After rediscovering the 13th-century fragments in an old toffee tin during a house move, he contacted English Heritage to ensure the artefacts were safely returned to their rightful home at Wenlock Priory.
Source: The Guardian UK Shropshire
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