From the guide book:
There are two theories concerning the Cat’s Monument’s existent. One tale suggest it is a decication to the ship’s cat on the Centurion who kept the ship free of vermin during its lengthy circumnavigation. Another story claims it is a memorial to a family pet a Persian Cat by the name of Khouli-Khan.
The monument was probably the work of Thomas Wright, completed around 1749 and the depiction of Corsican goats is a dedication to the herd which were kept on the estate.
The first photo reminds me of the Cheshire Cat…
The sculpture has worn very well, Cherie. I reminds me of a cat on the Norman font in the Somerset Church of Lullington
That sounds like a very curious font. Do you have a photo of it?
All cats should have monuments – they’re so regal.
Cats definitely seem to be in charge!
a cute monument ..!
I thought it rather quaint too.
It is a lovely old monument to the cats Cherie and you presented it very well with these three pictures….peter:)
I am glad you like it, I found the monument rather curious
Don’t you love the stories they come up with, Cherry! Makes you wonder what we’d find out if we could go all the way back to the beginning!
It would be lovely if all those records could be found
Purrfect picture CherryPie:)
Oooh…
Cats will not be happy until there is a two mile high monument in each town…
I think they might be waiting a while
Nah, the Cheshire Cat got a bigger grin.
As he vanished into thin air! Rather like the Druid in my recent post.
I wonder what is going on…