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In reply to the discussion: Gargoyles, Caen Cathedral [View all]

Old Crank

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14. Aside from draining water from the building sides,
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 12:07 PM
Saturday

They are supposed to scare evil away.
Some building have shorter spots.

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Gargoyles, Caen Cathedral [View all] Old Crank Saturday OP
Very nice photos Old Crank. Hideous looking things. Cool close-ups. George McGovern Saturday #1
Thanks Old Crank Saturday #2
I read that gargoyles were used to divert water away from sides of buildings. George McGovern Saturday #3
The primary purpose is draining water Old Crank Saturday #10
It should Old Crank Saturday #13
Fabulous. cachukis Saturday #4
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These photos take me back to Art History class. TY Old Crank! Diamond_Dog Saturday #5
All these gothic structures are pretty impressive in the stone. Old Crank Saturday #12
The fourth one... GiqueCee Saturday #6
Is this like a Rorschach test? JohnnyRingo Saturday #7
Aside from draining water from the building sides, Old Crank Saturday #14
OK. JohnnyRingo Saturday #17
Wonderful photos, my dear Old Crank! Love the variety and the close-ups. Great work! CaliforniaPeggy Saturday #8
Thanks Old Crank Saturday #15
Very nice! Shellback Squid Saturday #9
Thanks Old Crank Saturday #16
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