Hunky punk

Hunky punk is Somerset (in the West Country of England) dialect for grotesque carvings on the side of buildings, especially Late Gothic churches. Such features are especially numerous in Somerset.

Though similar in appearance to a gargoyle, a hunky punk is an architectural feature that is purely decorative, with no other functional purpose (often referred to as a grotesque). Strictly a gargoyle is not a hunky punk because it serves to drain water off the roof through its mouth. An example might be found at the corner of a church tower, along the coping ridge below any castellations. Often there are carvings on each corner, yet the roof may only drain in one direction and so there might be three hunky punks and one true gargoyle.