Baptism Font, St Michael with St Mary - Melbourne, Derbyshire
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N 52° 49.263 W 001° 25.463
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Norman baptism font inside the church of St Michael with St Mary, Melbourne, Derbyshire
Waymark Code: WMHZE4
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/31/2013
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A large 12th century circular stone bowl set on four square columns and central stem, with 19th century font cover.
"Melbourne parish church has been described as a "cathedral in miniature" and is one of five churches in Melbourne. The Domesday Book records a church and priest here in 1086. The present church was built about 1120, and most of the original masonry is intact, except for the eastern end which has been refurbished. The roofs, naves, aisles and the aisle windows date from the restoration of the 1630s. There was also a restoration done by Gilbert Scott in 1859-62."
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