Ancient Black Briton

The Swarthy Bishop Giles de Bridport 13c Salisbury’s Forgotten Nobility
Stone effigy traditionally associated with Giles de Bridport, Bishop of Salisbury, showing a medieval bishop lying in repose wearing episcopal vestments and a mitre.

Discover the life and legacy of Giles de Bridport, 13th-century swarthy Bishop of Salisbury. Explore his medieval effigy inside Salisbury Cathedral, highlighting deliberate alterations to his nose and lips, his swarthy features, and his historical influence in England.

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