Thesaurus Term/Concept: SHEILA NA GIG
| Identifier | 70183 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A small carved figure, usually female in appearance, probably representing fertility charms, found on Romanesque churches in the West of England, eg. Kilpeck. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MLI89896 Church and churchyard of St John the Baptist, Great Hale (Building) |
| Monument Type | MLI50792 Sheila-na-gig figure in the wall of St Peter's church, Torksey (Monument) |