Decorative bargeboards are going up on the gable ends and above the doors of the Saxon longhall. Together with Mike’s beasts, they will add a fearsome touch and keep away evil spirits. The designs are mainly from Anglo-Saxon metalwork, including the ferocious duck/goat/dragon/hippo beast, which is sadly not mentioned in the literature.

Three heads better than one

Gripping beasts

Fish and shingles (Rod’s photo)

Super slithering snakes

beasties

Carvers at work

Fish and duck/goat/dragon