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translated to a magnificent shrine which became the centerpiece of the new building. henry iii himself, his brother, richard, earl of cornwall and his two sons helped to carry the coffin to its splendid new resting place. the shrine, built by workmen from italy, was originally composed of three parts, a stone
feretory containing edward's coffin, which was flanked by statues on pillars of st. edward and the pilgrim, with a canopy above it which could be raised to reveal the feretory or lowered to cover it. the feretory must have been spectacular, it was decorated with the figures of six gold kings, set with precious...
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