Last week in Stone Speaks I promised to show you some more of the stones locally which I find special, interesting and inspiring.
Here are a pair of real beauties - two carved stone animal heads - dog like creatures, one looking wild and guarding, the other a happy, amused, smiley face. Behind the heads are carved leaves, curling away like they do on a green man image - these are just green dogs instead!
Carved Stone Animal Head - Lastingham Grange
Carved Stone Animal Head - Lastingham Grange
These two heads are built into a wall at the famous Lastingham Grange Hotel in the village. I say famous as whenever I meet anyone and they discover I live in Lastingham, they immediately say 'oh I've been there - to the The Grange' - it has an outstanding reputation for fine dining and impeccable service.
I recommend it, and these gargoyle-esque stone heads are a real bonus. Just look how neat and characterful the carved features are, cut from the stone with huge flourish and style, each with with its own distinct personality. I salute the sculptor!
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What greta heads those are...do you think they were sculpted to make people wary of trespassing?...I think matbe they were! great post.
ReplyDeleteI think it could be! They were made for another location and time - here they are included in the wall. They are over a doorway, so do look down on all who enter!
ReplyDeleteI love these carved heads.Could I post one of them on my blog? If the answer is yes can you give me more gen about them.
ReplyDeleteAlso I would like to post some of your work.