Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Percheron (53) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Percheron (53) is a limestone gargoyle located on the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., carved by Frederick E. Hart with design by Carl L. Bush. Positioned on the south nave, bay 2, triforium level, east side, it is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques. These sculptures contribute to the cathedral's Gothic architecture and artistic heritage. The cathedral is a major cultural landmark accessible near the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station.