Oldfield Lane Cemetery Laughing Gargoyles

Leeds Hippo · Post by **Leeds Hippo** » Sat 03 Mar, 2012 8:37 pm

Anyone know the story behind these laughing gargoyles/angels found on the gatehouse? It mentions Gibbons and the number 61/49 - what can that mean?Believe the graveyard was established in 1865I wonder what the gargoyles are thinking to make them laugh - something like "Your turn next"?Unusual to see humour in a graveyard especially Victorian. Ref: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... 202&type=3

Post by **chameleon** » Sat 03 Mar, 2012 9:40 pm

Munki & Dunki during a good night out?(only kidding guys)

Si · Post by Si » Sun 04 Mar, 2012 12:22 pm

Don't know the story, but at a guess, 61/49 is the plot number, and Gibbons was the sculptor? Seems rather prominent though...What are they holding above the shield?