ID for an intriguing tile found in UK, 16th century churchyard

I'm assuming this is the right subReddit to ask in!

I've kept this tile fragment safely in my possession for over 20 years since I found it as a teen in Somerset, UK. I have still not been able to find any information that seems relevant. I did a reverse image search before writing this post but I didn't see anything that looked notably similar.

I'd love to know it's approximate age, the materials and paints possibly used to make it, if it likely came from a part of the church itself, or just ended up there in the soil? Maybe it's more modern than I've always thought... I have no idea!

Any input is appreciated.

https://preview.redd.it/j57r10pc6gye1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e18ca4319611435f38a3c594c1dab58e6d17d1cc

https://preview.redd.it/ssqv7foc6gye1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=84cc8d44b02055035fbabbd0aa077858d9b91060

Posted May 2, 2025, 10:59 PM UTC

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