Bowerchalke

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	Type:	Combination, foliate head and foliage-spewer
	Location:	Church of the Holy Trinity
	OS GR:	SU 018230
	Period:	Mid-Victorian (1866)
	Medium:	Wood
	Foliage:	Stylised acanthus
	Mood:	Suave, staring
Description We find this fine Victorian green man on the south side of the chancel roof: it is the central boss in the lowest rank. He dates from the rebuilding of the chancel in 1865/6 by the architect T.H. Wyatt, who worked on so many Wiltshire churches. This green man is a combination of styles: foliate head in the top half of his head, foliage-spewer in the bottom half. His eyes have strongly-marked rims, giving the impression that he is wearing sunglasses! Also at Bowerchalke In the churchyard, grave of Sir William Golding, author of Lord of the Flies, and his wife Ann.

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Page created on 15 July 2007. Last updated on 15 July 2007