Carved bear north-east of Church of St Andrew is a Grade II* listed building in the Lake District National Park local planning authority area, England. First listed on 24 October 1986. A Medieval Sculpture.

Carved bear north-east of Church of St Andrew

WRENN ID: sheer-soffit-holly
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: Lake District National Park
Country: England
Date first listed: 24 October 1986
Type: Sculpture
Period: Medieval
Source: Historic England listing

Description

NY 42 NE 16/30

DACRE Carved bear north-east of Church of St Andrew

GV II* Upright carved bear, one of a group of four. Medieval. Red sandstone; about 4 feet high. Probably in its original position at one corner of the medieval churchyard and hought to represent the final part of a four-part story: the bear has eaten its attacker and looks extremely satisfied.

Listing NGR: NY4603026656

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