C12th Sheila-na-gig carving on the outside of the chancel apse of Kilpeck church: Herefordshire School of Romanesque sculpture.

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St Mary and St David's Church, Kilpeck: C12th Sheila-na-gig carving on the S external corbel table of the chancel apse. A type of grotesque and erotic female figure of pagan origin and inspiration often found carved in Christian contexts. Usually shown from the front, seated, with exaggerated genitals which are held open or indicated by the hands.

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Size: 5400px × 3897px
Location: St Mary and St David's Church, Kilpeck, Pontrilas, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, UK
Photo credit: © Mick Sharp / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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