Baptism Font, St Michael & All Angels - Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, Leicestershire
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N 52° 41.122 W 001° 32.122
30U E 599002 N 5838277
19th century baptism font. A gift from Miss Moore in 1832 at the princely sum of £9-17-5.
Waymark Code: WMJ4DM
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/22/2013
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"Before restoration the font had been located in the north aisle by the north door. It was customary for the font to be close to a doorway, where the baptised person could be symbolically welcomed into the church. Now a new font, the gift of the Misses Moore, was placed to the east end of the north aisle behind the pulpit and near the entrance to the Bosworth chapel."
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Now situated by the new West entrance under the tower.