Baptism Font, Saint Wystan - Repton, Derbyshire
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Richly carved font inside St Wystan's church, Repton.
Waymark Code: WMJ5WN
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/29/2013
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Repton is the cradle of Christianity in the Midlands. Christians have worshipped on this site since 653 AD, when Elfleda, the new bride of Paeda, son of King Penda of Mercia, introduced Christianity to his father's kingdom at Repton.
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Approximate Age of Artefact: Not listed
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