Norman porch entrance in Penselwood
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Norman porch entrance in Penselwood
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 4 Feb 2020
The south porch features some zig-zag styling typical of Norman designs; above the lintel is a lamb in a circle flanked by a lion and a lioness. Below are two crowned heads, thought by some to be Kings Arthur and Guthrun. The clean stonework and fine details suggest the stonework has been renewed.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.081666
Longitude
-2.349565