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Gargoyles functioned as water spouts, directing rainwater away from the walls of important buildings to preserve the building's walls. They are particularly noteable, however for they were generally heavily decorated sculptures in the shapes of grotesque [[mythical beast]]s. |
'''Gargoyles''' functioned as water spouts, directing rainwater away from the walls of important buildings to preserve the building's walls. They are particularly noteable, however for they were generally heavily decorated sculptures in the shapes of grotesque [[mythical beast]]s. |
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==External Links== |
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For some more information and examples see: |
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*[http://www.underthegargoyle.com/nathist.html Information and Examples] |
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[[category:artefact (medieval)]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:07, 21 May 2006
Gargoyles functioned as water spouts, directing rainwater away from the walls of important buildings to preserve the building's walls. They are particularly noteable, however for they were generally heavily decorated sculptures in the shapes of grotesque mythical beasts.
