Font - St James' Church, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, UK
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N 52° 00.480 W 000° 25.470
30U E 676763 N 5765059
This font lies in the church of St James in Silsoe.
Waymark Code: WM84J1
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/26/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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The stone font has some ornate decoration around the top and a cover with an inscription. The words 'For they shall see' appear on the font itself whilst the following is on the cover:

'To the Glory of God and loving memory of George Thomas Delme-Radcliffe
Captain in H.M. 46th Reg. who died Nov 25th 1888. This font is dedicated by his sisters.'

The church dates to 1829-31 and is a design by Smith of Hertford (GR). It is made of ironstone and stands in the centre of the village.
Approximate Age of Artefact: 1888

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