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Cosmati Pavement at Westminster: Hidden Art Guide
Explore the Cosmati Pavement and hidden details—bosses, carvings, inscriptions—so you can slow down and truly see Westminster Abbey.
12/2/2025
14 min read
The floor is a manuscript; the ceiling, an illuminated page.
Cosmati 101
- Inlaid marbles and porphyry; geometry framed by prophecy inscriptions.
- Site of coronations—centuries of footsteps embedded in polish.
What Else to Seek
- Weathered effigies; marginal creatures in capitals; mason marks on aisles.
Bottom Line
Slow seeing turns decoration into discovery.
About the Author
Art & Craft Editor
I built this to help you enjoy Westminster Abbey calmly—smarter timing, kinder routes, and context that makes chapels and stories sing.
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Cosmati Pavement
stone carving
bosses
inscriptions
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