The Faces of Brougham Castle
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A glimpse into the stranger side of medieval England.
This design features two remarkable quirky stone faces found at Brougham Castle in Cumbria, a medieval fortress founded in the early 13th century by Robert de Vieuxpont, one of King John's powerful northern supporters.
Built to guard an important crossing near the River Eamont, Brougham later became a stronghold of the influential Clifford family, who expanded its defences during the turbulent wars along the Scottish border.
The carvings capture the wonderfully peculiar character of medieval stonework. With their exaggerated expressions, staring eyes and gaping mouths, these grotesque faces reflect a tradition of architectural decoration in which medieval craftsmen gave buildings an unmistakable personality. Such carvings could be humorous, unsettling or symbolic, although their precise meanings are often lost to history.
Taken from the surviving stonework of Brougham Castle, this design celebrates the unusual details that make England's medieval castles so fascinating.
A little piece of castle history, with plenty of character.
If you’re looking for a thick, structured tee that’s also super soft and breathable—look no further! The unisex garment-dyed heavyweight t-shirt ticks all the boxes and is made of 100% ring-spun cotton. The regular t-shirt style will complement most looks and fit you to a tee.
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
• 7/8″ double-needle topstitched collar
• Twill-taped neck and shoulders for extra durability
• Double-needle armhole, sleeve, and bottom hems
• Blank product sourced from Honduras
The Faces of Brougham Castle
£24.99
This design features two remarkable quirky stone faces found at Brougham Castle in Cumbria, a medieval fortress founded in the early 13th century by Robert de Vieuxpont, one of King John's powerful northern supporters.
Built to guard an important crossing near the River Eamont, Brougham later became a stronghold of the influential Clifford family, who expanded its defences during the turbulent wars along the Scottish border.
The carvings capture the wonderfully peculiar character of medieval stonework. With their exaggerated expressions, staring eyes and gaping mouths, these grotesque faces reflect a tradition of architectural decoration in which medieval craftsmen gave buildings an unmistakable personality. Such carvings could be humorous, unsettling or symbolic, although their precise meanings are often lost to history.
Taken from the surviving stonework of Brougham Castle, this design celebrates the unusual details that make England's medieval castles so fascinating.
A little piece of castle history, with plenty of character.
If you’re looking for a thick, structured tee that’s also super soft and breathable—look no further! The unisex garment-dyed heavyweight t-shirt ticks all the boxes and is made of 100% ring-spun cotton. The regular t-shirt style will complement most looks and fit you to a tee.
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
• 7/8″ double-needle topstitched collar
• Twill-taped neck and shoulders for extra durability
• Double-needle armhole, sleeve, and bottom hems
• Blank product sourced from Honduras