96: Green Man roof boss
St. Davids Cathedral, nave, 12th century
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Original stone finish (96)

Anyone visiting the outstandingly lovely cathedral of St.Davids will need to be quite sharp eyed to spot this charming little Green Man. He lives in between the carved stone chevrons on one of the arches at the north east end of the nave. Probably frequently overlooked, he's been looking down at worshipers, pilgrims and visitors (not to mention the occasional horde of marauding iconoclasts, reformers, soldiers and builders, the collapse of the tower and the earthquake that twisted the whole cathedral!), for some 800 years from his little nook, so I'd imagine he's become a pretty wise and shrewd fellow.

The carving style of this very early example of the Green Man is simple but delightful. He has a disarmingly youthful face with what is probably a deceptively innocent expression. Definitely one of my personal favourites.

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Jack o' The Green finish (96GR)

Red Antique finish (96R)

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