False Gargoyle or Grotesque. Church of Saint Paul, Caton-with Littledale, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe.

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Gargoyles were commonly used in medieval times. Their two main purposes were to scare off evil, and to divert rainwater. The word "Gargoyle" originates from the old French word "Gargouille" meaning "throat" but which also describes the gurgling sound of water as it is coming down the downspout. A False Gargolyle, known also as a Grotesque, does not have a water spout like a gargoyle, but is simply a stone carving.

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Size: 4866px × 3475px
Location: Church of Saint Paul, Caton-with Littledale, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Photo credit: © Stan Pritchard / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: church, gargoyle, lancashire