Medieval Coffin of St John's
A rare wooden coffin set vertically into the Gothic arch of a ruined church.

šŸ“œ A rare wooden coffin set vertically into the Gothic arch of a ruined church in Chester, England.
šŸ” Discovered in the 19th century, it's carved from a single block of oak.

Why Go

šŸ” See a unique medieval wooden coffin
⛪ Explore the historic St. John the Baptist Church ruins
šŸ‘» Look for purported ghostly hooded figures in the evenings

Why Avoid

āš ļø Inscription "Dust to Dust" is likely Victorian, not medieval
šŸ’¤ Coffin's lore is largely bogus, created for tourists

Tips

šŸ’” The Parish Church interior has stained glass, memento mori, and a 14th-century painting.

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