The Green Men
Ian continues, “Throughout the chapel you can find carvings of the Green Man, a symbol of fertility and rebirth and connection between nature and humankind. The Green Man is easily identified by a leafy face with vines or shoots emerging from its mouth and, although not uncommon in medieval churches, the sheer number found here makes it a remarkable feature. I have not found them all yet but there are said to be over 120 examples of the Green Man, both inside and outside. This one is a great example and is found in the Lady Chapel.”