Baptism Font - St Michael & All Angels - Taddington, Derbyshire
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member SMacB
N 53° 14.233 W 001° 47.395
30U E 580762 N 5899343
Medieval font, dated 15th - 17th century, in St Michael & All Angels' church, Taddington.
Waymark Code: WM16VRD
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/12/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member GeoRams
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Medieval font in the south aisle St Michael & All Angels' church, Taddington. This octagonal font has been dated the 15th - 17th century. The bowl is carved with plain squares, and set upon an 'hour-glass' like plinth. The bowl is lead lined, a reminder of the past's importance of lead mining to the parish.
Approximate Age of Artefact: Not listed

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