Sir Guy slaying the Dun Cow, Shelton Square

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Sir Guy slaying the Dun Cow, Shelton Square

Image: © E Gammie Taken: 23 Apr 2009

This relief by Alma Ramsey, installed in 1952, depicts Sir Guy of Warwick slaying the mythical Dun Cow of Dunsmore Heath, complete with fleeing wench in the background. Netting protects them all from marauding pigeons.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.406027
Longitude
-1.513549