Vets

Seems strange that a 'normal' business such as a veterinarian is housed in such an impressive old building somehow.
I have no idea how old the building is but the windows and stonework looks ancient.

Another Head

Back to the court and another stone head on a doorway.

Once again I have no idea of its relevance or why it is guarding the door but I do think they look great.

Taunton Crown Court

What is he? A dog? Anyway, he is hanging off the wall next to a side door to Taunton Court.
I was having a wander around this morning when I saw him, I think this photo would improve with a conversion to black & white, a task for the weekend maybe.

Monument

Another photo from St Mary Magdalen, this time it is a detail from a monument to the fallen from the wars.
On each of the four faces of the monument is one of these square carved panels, three are relatively straight forward.
One shows the hands and feet of Jesus with the wounds caused by nailing him to the crucifix.
The second shows a representation of the trades that the dead men might have carried out in peacetime.
The third is a crossed spear and mace.

Then there is this, the fourth face, I really cannot imagine what it represents. Is it an article of clothing? What do the three die mean? One, three and six what?
I guess I am going to have to ask someone!

Head

This is one of a pair of stone carved heads, one either side of a relatively small side door to St Mary Magdalen Church in Taunton.


The church has been there for over 700 years, I wonder how original these carvings are, and what purpose they served.