2010
ST9057 : Anthropophagous grotesque, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Steeple Ashton
taken 13 years ago, near to Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire, England
Anthropophagous grotesque, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Steeple Ashton
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Steeple Ashton
written by Brian Robert Marshall
The late 15th century church is listed Grade I Link and is a remarkably large church for a relatively small village. It has been described as a 'wool' church since the wealth created by the wool industry in these parts helped pay for it. It is graced by several grotesques some of which have been restored.