York Minster of the largest Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe. Gargoyles were popular in Medieval times and took many forms,

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York Minster of the largest Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe. Gargoyles were popular in Medieval times and took many forms, Kings, Clergy and fantastical beasts. Some acted as waterspouts to drain rainwater away from the masonry

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Size: 6200px × 4228px
Location: York, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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