Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: The Ugliest Monster (8) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Ugliest Monster (8) is a limestone gargoyle located on the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Designed by Carl L Bush and carved by Frederick E Hart and Vincent Palumbo, it is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques. Positioned at the North Nave Bay 3 Triforium Level East, this sculpture exemplifies the cathedral's Gothic architectural style and artistic heritage. The gargoyle is documented in pictorial directories and is a notable feature of the cathedral's exterior.