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History, archaeology, place-names & early lit. Main research on post-Roman Britain & Anglo-Saxon England; also long-distance trade, migration & contact.

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    Dr Caitlin Green‏ @caitlinrgreen 15 Dec 2017

    Took a walk around Lincoln Cathedral today & @CatherineEsse pointed out that one gargoyle is mysteriously covered up by the south porch — the one known as the 'Devil looking over Lincoln'…pic.twitter.com/TK3QINihpE

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      2. Dr Caitlin Green‏ @caitlinrgreen 15 Dec 2017

        Also known as 'the Devil on the witch's back looking over Lincoln', it looks like this under the covering… Seems it was once much more famous than the Lincoln Imp inside the Cathedral, which only really became famed from the late 19th century… (pic=https://archive.org/stream/lincolnhistorica00sympuoft#page/196/mode/2up …)pic.twitter.com/W4tHywFHgT

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      3. Dr Caitlin Green‏ @caitlinrgreen 15 Dec 2017

        In fact, this gargoyle is said to have given rise to a once-popular phrase 'as the Devil looks over Lincoln', recorded from 1546, for a dark or malicious look... (pic=https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-us/auction-catalogues/wrightmarshall/catalogue-id-wright10011/lot-ba12b20d-7e6c-41d4-a5d0-a431015d5709 …)pic.twitter.com/3lI51rsfHB

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      4. Dr Caitlin Green‏ @caitlinrgreen 15 Dec 2017

        This phrase is used by a number of authors, including Sir Walter Scott & Alexander Pope, the latter referring to Devil who overlooks 'Lincoln Town'.

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      5. Dr Caitlin Green‏ @caitlinrgreen 15 Dec 2017

        Needless to say, given its name and apparent notoriety, can't help but wonder why only this particular gargoyle is now hooded on Lincoln Cathedral....! ;-)

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      6. Dr Caitlin Green‏ @caitlinrgreen 15 Dec 2017

        Perhaps @LincsCathedral can help — is there an M. R. James-style story behind the hooding of 'the Devil looking over Lincoln'? Or are you not allowed to tell?! ;)

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      7. Dr Caitlin Green‏ @caitlinrgreen 16 Dec 2017

        Incidentally, with the regard to the name 'The Devil looking over Lincoln' for the gargoyle, worth recalling the position of Lincoln Cathedral above the medieval town — Lincoln, 1307, by David Vale: http://johnketteringham.me.uk/davidvale/ pic.twitter.com/X725YpyQy2

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      2. Antony #FBPE‏ @atomic1949 15 Dec 2017
        Replying to @caitlinrgreen @CatherineEsse

        Lincoln Cathedral, always a wonderful & atmospheric place to visit & indeed the surrounding streets & houses

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      3. Dr Caitlin Green‏ @caitlinrgreen 15 Dec 2017
        Replying to @atomic1949 @CatherineEsse

        Absolutely :)

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      2. Stuart Dalgleish‏ @StuartDalgleish 15 Dec 2017
        Replying to @caitlinrgreen @CatherineEsse

        erosion ?

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      3. Dr Caitlin Green‏ @caitlinrgreen 15 Dec 2017
        Replying to @StuartDalgleish @CatherineEsse

        That'll probably be the answer ;)

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      2. • 🅄🅃🄾🄿🄸🄰:🄺🅄🄽 •‏ @UtopiaKun 17 Dec 2017
        Replying to @caitlinrgreen @CatherineEsse

        It is a bit cold out, even the Devil would need something to keep warm in this weather. ⛄️

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      3. • 🅄🅃🄾🄿🄸🄰:🄺🅄🄽 •‏ @UtopiaKun 17 Dec 2017
        Replying to @UtopiaKun @caitlinrgreen @CatherineEsse

        “This season, the devil is sporting a very fashionable safety netting look, with a wrap around all over extra. So you really can’t feel the cold.” 😄

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      4. Dr Caitlin Green‏ @caitlinrgreen 17 Dec 2017
        Replying to @UtopiaKun @CatherineEsse

        Hah! :)

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      2. Skunkfacewoody‏ @Skunkfacewoody 15 Dec 2017
        Replying to @caitlinrgreen @CatherineEsse

        Why is it covered, is it a superstitious thing?

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      3. Dr Caitlin Green‏ @caitlinrgreen 15 Dec 2017
        Replying to @Skunkfacewoody @CatherineEsse

        Therein lies the question...!

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      4. Skunkfacewoody‏ @Skunkfacewoody 15 Dec 2017
        Replying to @caitlinrgreen @CatherineEsse

        Look at you with your cryptic answer, I think so. This is our famous gargoyle in Bristol, apparently he’s friendly to represent the friendly people of Bristol, if you believe that. Goodnight flower.pic.twitter.com/yfVDnOHyQe

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      1. David Rowlands #FBPE‏ @davrowuk 16 Dec 2017
        Replying to @caitlinrgreen @CatherineEsse

        Maybe someone thought the weather was too cold for him. With a name like the Devil perhaps he's used to a warmer climate. 😉

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      1. IWM‏ @iwm21 15 Dec 2017
        Replying to @caitlinrgreen @CatherineEsse

        Imagine the damage if the very cold spell meant the water that’s soaked in freezes and it cracks ...best to keep the devil’s crack covered eh.

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      1. Harry Jonas‏ @harryjonas3 Jul 3
        Replying to @caitlinrgreen @CatherineEsse

        The green protective net must of been left in this when they struck the scaffold ?

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      1. RedCosmonaut‏ @RedCosmonaut 15 Dec 2017
        Replying to @caitlinrgreen @CatherineEsse

        Not the Lincoln Imp?

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