
Baptism Font (I) - St John the Divine - Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire
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N 52° 53.533 W 000° 57.676
30U E 637152 N 5862227
One of two fonts in the church of St John the Divine, Colston Bassett.
Waymark Code: WMW3RH
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/06/2017
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"There are two fonts in the church. This first and main font is situated opposite the nave door at the west end of the church at the end of the south aisle. It is octagonal with delicately carved tracery on the upper section which has a small amount of damage. The font has a lead lined bowl all mounted on an octagonal plinth. This font was the gift of Mr W K Marriott in memory of his parents. The bronze wall plaque fitted adjacent on the west wall reads:
This font is erected to the beloved memory of
John Marriot, surgeon of this place and of Francis Smith his wife
Born May 16th 1795 + Born March 23rd 1807
Died Jan 2nd 1874 Died Dec 16th 1881"
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