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St. Peter, Moulton, nr. Newmarket, Suffolk.

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wpeD.jpg (46245 bytes) Foliage from the nose spreads to encircle the face. Notice this Green Man has teeth. Frieze, exterior south porch.
wpeF.jpg (50475 bytes) Some Green Men have a sinister appearance, these from Moulton seem more friendly. Frieze, exterior south porch.
wpe15.jpg (52216 bytes) St. Peters' also has this example which resembles a cat. Frieze south porch.
wpe19.jpg (43517 bytes) Not quite so happy! Green Man again from the south porch.
This one gives the impression of being carved by a different hand. Note the fine detail and leaves forming hair. External frieze.
wpeA.jpg (44209 bytes) St. Peter's Church, Moulton showing the south porch.

 

St. Peter's Church Moulton has many finely carved examples of the Green Man and even allowing for weathering are still well defined. The mason's art beautifully crafted in both design and execution as you can see from these examples.

 

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