Sampford Courtenay

2000 original size 4" x 4"

 

From St Andrew Church, Sampford Courtenay, Devon. It is thought to date from the 14th or 15th Century.

This wooden roof boss shares the church roof with a striking carving of a God like bearded man above the alter as well as one of Devon's famous 'Hunt of Venus' carvings depicting three hares in a circle.

Click here to see a stained glass version of this illustration.
 
 

 

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