Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Belled Cat (44) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Belled Cat (44) is a limestone gargoyle on the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., designed by Carl L. Bush and carved by Vincent Palumbo. Positioned on the South Nave at the triforium level, this gargoyle is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of stone grotesques. It exemplifies the blend of functional and artistic elements typical of Gothic architecture. The cathedral is located near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW, close to the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station.