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Three dragons fighting roof boss. Lincoln Cathedral, choir. c.1260
Each of the three dragons has in its jaws the neck of the next, so forming a sort of trefoil and perhaps symbolising eternal life. The dragons are fine pieces of stone carving and the carver has given them energy and fluidity. Their tails are forked and some have been carved passing right through the mouldings of the vaulting ribs - a nice touch.
Approx height: 4 1/4 inches (11 cm). Learn More...

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WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL BAGPIPER STONEWORK

Bagpiper roof boss. Winchester Cathedral, north aisle. c.1400
Cast panel made of actual stone from Winchester Cathedral. The 13th century piper plays "single drone" pipes with a skin bag.
Approx height: 3 7/8 inches (9 3/4 cm). Learn More...

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PLF012

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HEREFORD CATHEDRAL CHRIST & DRAGONS STONEWORK

Hereford Cathedral, Lady Chapel. c.1235
The head on this quite complicated piece of carving is thought to be representational of Christ. The Green Dragons are quite naively portrayed - the tails of two evolve into sprigs of foliage at their tips whilst the central one has two branches of foliage sprouting from his mouth. It is not unusual for animals and foliage to run into each other in carvings of this period.
Approx height: 3 3/4 inches (9 1/2 cm). Learn More...

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WELLS CATHEDRAL WYVERN & DRAGON STONEWORK

Wyvern and dragon fighting roof boss. Wells Cathedral, north nave aisle. c.1240
This boss, situated next to the four dragon heads boss (miniature number 19), shows a dragon fighing a wyvern (a winged dragon with only one pair of legs). The carver has imbued this piece of work with real energy and movement - one can almost feel the grip of those claws as the dragons grapple with each other.
Approx height: 4 inches (10 cm). Learn More...

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GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL CENTAUR & WYVERN STONEWORK

Centaur and wyvern fighting roof boss. Gloucester Cathedral, nave. c.1242
The wyvern is taking a good bite at the centaur's flank, whilst the centaur wields a lethal looking bludgeon! Approx height: 4 inches (10 cm). Learn More...

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LINCOLN CATHEDRAL WYVERN STONEWORK

Wyvern and vine roof boss. Lincoln Cathedral, choir. c.1260
This wyvern, a winged dragon with only one pair of legs, has small wings, yet powerful claws. Its body becomes a vine and it is eating the grapes growing there. Wyverns are often depicted eating their own tails which is thought to symbolise eternal life.
Approx height: 4 inches (10 cm). Learn More...

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EXETER CATHEDRAL THOMAS a'BECKETT STONEWORK

The murder of Thomas a Beckett roof boss. Exeter Cathedral, nave. c.1350
This, the westernmost boss in the nave, is widely considered to be the finest boss in Britain. It depicts the murder of Thomas a Becket in Canterbury Cathedral at the hands of King Henry II's knights in 1170. The figures are accurately carved and arranged with a fine sense of overall design. This boss has been painted since World War II, but was in all probability painted when originally carved.
Approx height: 4 1/8 inches (10 1/2 cm). Learn More...

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EXETER CATHEDRAL SAMPSON STONEWORK

Sampson and the lion roof boss. Exeter Cathedral, choir. c.1307
This boss, which has very realistically carved oak leaves and still retains its original colouring, is unusually well documented. It was carved in 1307 by a Mr William Montacute from "just over the border" in Somerset, at a cost of just 5/- (25 Pence in modern currency!!) to the Dean and Chapter of Exeter Cathedral. Both Sampson and the Lion are realistically carved and arranged to form a well balanced design.
Approx height: 4 1/8 inches (10 1/2 cm). Learn More...

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SALISBURY CATHEDRAL BI-CORPORATES STONEWORK

Wyverns, bi-corporates, birds & foliage roof boss. Salisbury Cathedral, cloisters. c.1250
Bi-corporates are beasts having two bodies sharing one head and are often depicted devouring a severed head. Wyverns are winged dragons with only one pair of legs and are a common subject in roof boss carving – they are often depicted with their tails ending as foliage or a vine.
Approx height: 3 3/4 inches (9 1/2 cm). Learn More...

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CHESTER CATHEDRAL MARY STONEWORK

Mary and Christ roof boss. Chester Cathedral, Lady Chapel. c.1270
Mary, the Mother of God, with the Holy Child on her knee, is flanked by two angels swinging censers. Carved during the abbacy of Simon de Whitchurch (1265-1291) this extremely detailed piece of carving is a particularly fine example of graceful 13th century work.
Approx height: 4 inches (10 cm) Learn More...

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LINCOLN IMP

According to legend, the Lincoln Imp was sent by Satan to do evil work on earth. After getting into mischief in the Lincoln Minster, he was confronted by an angel who turned him to stone.

By Somerset artist David Lawrence. Cast in Cotswold stone. Learn More...

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