Chimera - Saint Nicholas Church - Durham, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 54° 46.638 W 001° 34.527
30U E 591627 N 6070940
St. Nicholas church in the Market Place is the civic church of Durham and has a number of chimera on its bell tower.
Waymark Code: WM19DHE
Location: North East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/03/2024
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
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This building dates from 1858 and replaced a former church that had fallen into despair and is believed to have dated to the early 12th century.

There chimera are a number of heads, both human and animal. There are 3 large ones underneath the clock on the bell tower, and some smaller ones at the tower corners.
Water spout is used: no

Condition: Lightly Weathered
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