Feniton Church Cadaver Tomb

In this video we take a look at the fascinating cadaver tomb in Feniton Church and discuss why these monuments were built. Timestamps: 0:00 - 0:27 Introduction 0:28 - 1:07 Location 1:08 - 1:35 History of the Church 1:35 - 1:58 Introduction to the tomb 1:59 - 2:51 Cadaver tombs in general 2:52 - 3:13 The figures identity 3:14 - 3:41 Decoration, position and cost 3:42 - 4:11 The mysteries of the tomb 4:12 - 4:35 The carving of the tomb 4:36 - 4:50 Conclusion 4:51 - Outro Music: "Cathedral Choir" by AntipodeanWriter from https://pixabay.com/music In these videos archaeologist Charlotte Coles will be taking some exciting tours of sites in Devon, Somerset and further afield. There will of course be forts, but also churches, prehistoric settlements and lots of other monuments. #whatthefort #archaeology #medieval #history #feniton #cadavertomb #tomb #church #funeralmonument #carving #devon #purgatory #medievalafterlife