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History 101 Gargoyles

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History 101 Gargoyles

10/22/2011 Gargoyles (in the strict sense) are carvings on the outside of buildings designed to direct water from the roof away from the base of the walls... ...Some gargoyles are undecorated but many are zoomorphic or anthropomorphic - often very imaginative and/or grotesque. This has led to the term 'gargoyle' being applied more widely to any grotesque carving in medieval buildings." (from Bob Trubshaw, posting in BritArch archives, 23Feb1999)

In the 1900's, people believed that Gargoyle's warded off Evil Spirits, Today we use them to brighten up our houses come Halloween and around home's of people that are Mystic Friendly

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Unique Lawn and Garden Statues

Unique Lawn and Garden Statues

We are a new business selling unique concrete lawn and garden ornaments. We have a wide range of products from birdbaths, to pet stones and statues, gargoyles, dragons, skulls, a little something for everyone and their home or garden. All of our statues are stained and sealed. Our products have grea…

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