C14th Font, St.John the Baptist, Upper Boddington, Northants.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member greysman
N 52° 10.489 W 001° 17.765
30U E 616514 N 5781851
A small 14th century font of solid design at the entrance to the tower.
Waymark Code: WMBXH3
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/01/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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This small grade I listed village church was built in the C13th, C14th and C17th. It is of squared coursed and regular coursed lias, a nave with two aisles and a chancel. The porch is to the south and there is a chapel built onto the south aisle at its east end, the tower is at the west end.

This chalice-shaped octagonal font sits on a modern three-step base at the entrance to the tower. It has a lead lining and a bell-shaped wooden cover.
Approximate Age of Artefact: c.1350

Relevant Website: Not listed

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