Baptism Font - St James - Sutton Cheney, Leicestershire
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Baptism font in St James' church, Sutton Cheney.
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Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/18/2019
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14th century baptism font with a plain round basin in St James' church, Sutton Cheney.
"The church of St James mostly dates from the 14th century and probably replaces an earlier church on the site. The church consists of a low west tower, nave, chancel and south chapel. The circular arcade dates to the 13th century, the low west tower has a brick upper stage which was rebuilt in the early 19th century."
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"It is believed that Richard III attended Mass here for the last time in 1485 before the Battle of Bosworth.
On Sunday 22 March 2015, the funeral cortège of King Richard III paused in Sutton Cheney en route to his burial in Leicester Cathedral."
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