Lincoln Imp carving
E81095
The Lincoln Imp carving is a famous medieval stone figure of a mischievous imp perched high in Lincoln Cathedral, long associated with local legend and folklore.
Statements (35)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
gargoyle-like figure
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medieval sculpture → stone carving → |
| architecturalContext | interior of Lincoln Cathedral → |
| associatedWith |
English folklore
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local legend → medieval folklore → |
| category |
Individual sculptures in England
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Lincoln Cathedral → Medieval sculpture in the United Kingdom → |
| country | United Kingdom → |
| culturalSignificance | symbol of Lincoln → |
| depicts |
imp
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mischievous demon → |
| era | Middle Ages → |
| famousFor |
association with a curse-breaking angel legend
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mischievous expression → |
| function | decorative architectural element → |
| hasLegend | imp turned to stone by an angel → |
| heritageStatusContext | within a Grade I listed building → |
| iconography | grotesque figure → |
| inspired | souvenirs and merchandise in Lincoln → |
| locatedIn | Lincoln Cathedral → |
| locatedInCity | Lincoln → |
| locatedInCountry | England → |
| locatedInRegion | Lincolnshire → |
| material | stone → |
| notableFeature |
elevated and hard-to-see location
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small size relative to cathedral interior → |
| partOf | sculptural program of Lincoln Cathedral → |
| position | perched high in the cathedral → |
| religiousContext | Christian cathedral decoration → |
| style | Gothic → |
| touristAttraction | yes → |
| usedAs | emblem of Lincoln City Football Club → |
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