Despite its name, the Washington National Cathedral has no formal connection ... of Darth Vader’s head to its 112 grotesques (think “gargoyle,” except that a gargoyle serves a function ...

Designed in the Gothic style, the Washington National Cathedral sits surrounded by ... keeping a close eye out for gargoyles (there's one of Darth Vader!). Step inside to admire the building's ...

The National Cathedral, which towers over Washington ... The devil (or in this case, the divine) is in the details: 112 gargoyles and 288 angels keep watch over visitors, while 215 stained glass ...

The six new stone gargoyles are being installed to protect one of the oldest parts of the cathedral, by channelling rain water from the roof away from the side of the building. However ...

A new gargoyle of a cheese-roller is to be installed at Gloucester Cathedral. The 3ft (1m) tall grotesque figure is due to be placed high above the north side of the cathedral, as part of a £ ...