Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Swaine/Shutterstock (11846316s) A carving of a mask-wearing NHS worker has been placed on a historic priory as a permanent tribute to the health service's efforts during the pandemic. The new stone feature was added to Dorset's 11th Century Christchurch Priory as part of a project to replace damaged gargoyles and grotesques. Canon Charles Stewart, head of the parish, said he wanted the work to be a reflection of "the time we've been in". "This is in stone - and hopefully that will be a lasting testament," he added. The building, which was referenced in the 1086 Domesday Book, has been undergoing wider conservation work. NHS worker sculpture added to Christchurch Priory, Christchurch, Dorset, UK - 06 Apr 2021