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This boss, which has very realistically carved oak leaves and still retains its original colouring, is unusually well documented. It was carved in 1307 by a Mr William Montacute from "just over the border" in Somerset, at a cost of just 5/- (25 Pence in modern currency!!) to the Dean and Chapter of Exeter Cathedral. Both Sampson and the Lion are realistically carved and arranged to form a well balanced design.