POPPYHEAD PEWS
During the 15th and 16th Century pews became more elaborately carved.
At the end of the benches they might be capped with decorative finials called Poppyheads.
Carvings differ depending on their region.
Poppyhead seen t St. Oswald Church resembles fleur-de-lys in form.
At the end of the benches they might be capped with decorative finials called Poppyheads.
Carvings differ depending on their region.
Poppyhead seen t St. Oswald Church resembles fleur-de-lys in form.