Fonts Baptismaux - Cathédrale Notre-Dame - Noyon, France
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N 49° 34.915 E 003° 00.040
31U E 500048 N 5492148
[EN] The baptismal font is located on the right in the transept of Notre Dame Cathedral. [FR] Les fonts baptismaux sont situés à droite dans le transept de la Cathédrale Notre-Dame.
Waymark Code: WMX2YF
Location: Hauts-de-France, France
Date Posted: 11/19/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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Former capital, second half of the 13th century, reconverted in baptismal font, with the agreement of the Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs.

Capitals from bundles of columns in the demolished part of the cloister, similar to those currently in place.

They are classified historical monuments.

Sources : The Stone Church Artefact

Ancien chapiteau, deuxième moitié du XIII° siècle, reconverti en fonts baptismaux, avec l'accord de la Direction régionale des Affaires culturelles.

Chapiteaux provenant de faisceaux de colonnettes de la partie démolie du cloître, semblables à ceux actuellement en place.

Ils sont classés monuments historiques.

Sources : Les Fonts Baptismaux

Approximate Age of Artefact: 1299

Relevant Website: [Web Link]

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