Gargoyles were gothic creatures originally designed for buildings in the 13th & 14th centuries as drain spouts and to ward off evil. Later, these strange mystical and sometimes weird human/animal creations were often used to ornament buildings. Gargoyles were carved from marble or limestone and terra cotta was used at times.
Best known are the gargoyles of Notre Dame in Paris. Architect Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc (1814-79) was able to recreate the authentic spirit of the Gothic Era. We often do not see these wonderful creations as we walk through our cities; however, they are always observing us.
