Font - All Saints Church, Filby, Norfolk, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 52° 39.633 E 001° 38.959
31U E 408648 N 5835366
This ancient font can be seen inside the church of Filby.
Waymark Code: WM8Y20
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/29/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 2
Download this waymark:
.GPX File
.LOC File
.KML File (Google Earth)

The font dates to 1200-1275 although it appears modern. It is the oldest item in the church and is made from Purbeck marble. Details available thanks to the church leaflet.

The wooden lid on the font has a brass plaque which reads:
'In loving memory of Brian Albert Benjafield 1935-1983 beloved husband, father and grandfather.'
Approximate Age of Artefact: 1200-1275

Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Visit Instructions:
Please supply an original picture when visiting this waymark.
Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest Stone Church Artefacts
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
There are no logs for this waymark yet.