Piscina & Sedilia - St Bartholomew - Bobbing, Kent
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Piscina and triple sedilia in St Bartholomew's church, Bobbing.
Waymark Code: WMZ5VR
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/15/2018
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A chamfered piscina and a triple sedilia in the south wall of the chancel of St Bartholomew's church, Bobbing. Part restored with shafted arches of 13th century origin. The west respond now shows a Romanesque carving of around 1190, showing St. Martial ordaining a deacon, with inscription:
SANCTUS MARCIALIS PIUS PATRONCUS.
The corbel just above the ancient respond is known locally as "The Laughing Woman of Bobbing"
Approximate Age of Artefact: Not listed
Relevant Website: Not listed
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