These complex steel warts on the face of a much-loved friend suggest something seriously amiss with the fabric of Broughton Primary School.
Fortunately, they are just a health and safety requirement of access to the roof where January storms prised loose sections of the ridge.
The scaffolding is expected to remain in place for a few more days.
In the meantime, locals are requested to tell police if they see anyone climbing it outwith working hours.