Alms box - St Peter - Stonesby, Leicestershire
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SMacB
N 52° 48.840 W 000° 46.838
30U E 649571 N 5853888
A wooden alms box in St Peter's church, Stonesby.
Waymark Code: WM12ZF2
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/14/2020
Views: 1
A wooden alms or poor box in St Peter's church, Stonesby.
It is cylindrical in shape, and rather clumsily strengthened by iron bands. About four inches in diameter, it appears to have been made by hollowing out the wood. The lid has a slot for coins. It is located on the pillar nearest the south door. These boxes were the main source of funds for poor relief before societies decided to organize the process and make the public authorities responsible for this.
Times available for viewing: Daytime hours
Entrance fee (if applicable), local currency: 0
Approximate age of artefact (Year): Not listed
Relevant website: Not listed
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