This sheela-na-gig is easily accessible since it is on a medieval fortified wall close to the castle in the town.
And it's only 2.83 metres from the ground, that means it's visible without any viewing aid.
The figure depicts a very ugly woman with an evil grin on her face. On the right side of her face there's a protruding element that may be an ear. Her legs are slim and short and are spread outwards, while her hands pass underneath her thighs to hold her vulva open. The woman depicted has no breasts and her ribs are well visible.
The wall faces south-southeast (195°). The white geese of the nearby house kept us company during our visit.
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