Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Horse Skeleton (64) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Horse Skeleton (64) is a limestone gargoyle on the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., designed by Jay Hall Carpenter and carved by Kurt Kiefer. Located on the southwest tower at roof level, this unique skeletal horse sculpture is part of the Cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques. It exemplifies the artistic and architectural heritage of the Cathedral's Gothic style.