Wednesday 17 July 2013

A is for Astrological Archway


The arch above the doorway of St Margaret's church on Walmgate dates from the mid 12th century. Amongst the collection of carvings of devils and dragons one of the arches is decorated with the signs of the Zodiac.
Taking part in ABC Wednesday

8 comments:

  1. These works of ART and the skills are irreplaceable now

    PhenoMenon, ABCW Team
    http://throodalookingglass.com/architects/

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  2. Amazing to think about how much work went into just that one archway.

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  3. that is an AWESOME arch!

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  4. Fascinating and ARTFUL ARCH!

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  5. I was in York at the weekend but now I know what I'll want to look at this amazing arch next time I'm there.

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    1. The church is now the National Centre for Early Music so not always open to visitors, worth checking it will be open before you visit.

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  6. Amazing, beautiful. Think of the years.

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  7. Completely different. Never seen anything like this before, Deb. Nice shot too.

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