2016
SK8524 : Church of St Bartholomew, Sproxton
taken 7 years ago, near to Sproxton, Leicestershire, England
This is 1 of 31 images, with title Church of St Bartholomew, Sproxton in this square
Church of St Bartholomew, Sproxton
Corbels and faces in St Bartholomew's Church, Sproxton
The nave roof, constructed in the 15th century, is supported by a set of 16 medieval corbels carved in the representation of mainly mythical creatures, but including a pig, an owl and some human heads. The one in the north west corner of the nave looks like a turkey, but these were not introduced until the middle of the 16th century.
Also included are some of the wooden faces to be found 'supporting' the south aisle roof.