Mere - VI

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	Type:	Foliate head, tongue-sticker
	Location:	Church of St Michael the Archangel
	OS GR:	ST 812323
	Period:	Mid-Victorian (c.1856)
	Medium:	Wood
	Foliage:	Acanthus
	Mood:	Lively, impish
A second photographic challenge Our second Victorian green man at Mere is also in the south aisle, but high up at the very ill-lit east end. It is the second boss in from the chapel, above the word 'aeternum' in the frieze. This is a foliate head, as careful study through binoculars revealed, and our improved photograph shows his bright, impish expression. He also falls into the distinctive category of carving known as 'tongue-stickers' - a rude, sexual gesture. Also at Mere 6 more green men inside the church A green beast on the exterior A mediaeval St Michael above the porch Misericords Angel roof Mediaeval cross in the churchyard Yapps Brothers of Mere - a wine-merchants - well worth stopping for a tasting!

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