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Vintage illustrations of Gargoyles, 15th century. #343475778
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Vintage illustrations from 1930s showing different types of gargoyles in church architecture at St Alkmunds, Derby, Horsley, Derbyshire, Stony Stratford, Warwickshire, Tower of Notre Dame, Paris, Gothic style. A gargoyle is a carved stone figure or face that projects from a roof and serves a practical purpose of directing rainwater away from a building. Gargoyles are often found on old churches and other stone buildings, and are a common feature of Gothic architecture.