Braunston Goddess stone carving - David Kennard Photography - England East Midland (sitios de interés)
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The Braunston "Goddess" stone carving, situated outside the western end of All Saints' Church in Braunston-in-Rutland, Rutland, UK.
From Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braunston-in-Rutland#The_Braunston_.22Goddess.22):
A curious sculpted stone stands in the churchyard, at the west end of the church, close to the tower. Known as the Braunston "Goddess", it was found in about 1920 when the church doorstep needed to be replaced. When the slab was lifted this carving was revealed on the underside. There has been considerable speculation as to its age and meaning, and its original position as part of the church building, or whether it may even predate the church. It is clearly not a gargoyle as it has no drainage channel. It may have had an apotropaic purpose. It has facial and stylistic similarities with some Irish Sheela na Gigs, but it has no genitalia.
Date taken: 2010-06-12 11:11:36