Yr 1 and 2 Gargoyles and Cathedrals

Written By Sally Atkins

Year 1 and 2

This week in Year 1 and 2, we have been exploring gargoyles and their role at Winchester Cathedral! The children were surprised to find out that gargoyles were used as a draining system to help keep cathedrals dry and prevent cracks in the stone. The water travels through the gargoyles mouth and away from the building! Gargoyles were also important due to their stoic and threatening demeanour: they were perfect for warding off spirits and anyone who would do harm to the cathedral. We began by sketching from images of gargoyles and then delved deeper by looking at the mythical creatures that gargoyles were modelled from. The children then sculpted their own gargoyles from clay, using many techniques such as modelling and carving to create exaggerated features and frightful detail!

Sally Atkins
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