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| HER Number: | MDV142 |
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| Name: | East Putford Font |
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Summary
Decorated medieval font on modern plinth.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 367 163 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS31NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | East Putford |
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| District | Torridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | EAST PUTFORD |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS31NE/4/1
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FONT (Early Medieval - 1066 AD to 1399 AD (Between))
Full description
Clarke, K. M., The Baptismal Fonts of Devon, 306-7 (Migrated Record). SDV16823.
In Parish church. Upper part of bowl lost. Rim probably adorned with star medallions. Similar to Harberton font, only smaller. Lower part of bowl ornamented with round-headed flutings; above these a series of interlaced half circles; the interspaces filled with small ornaments, mainly trefoil variations. Bowl not lined. Cylindrical shaft with modern square plinth, with corners chamfered and a second lower platform. Other details: Pl 1.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV16823 | Migrated Record: Clarke, K. M.. The Baptismal Fonts of Devon. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 48. 306-7. |
Associated Monuments
| MDV141 | Part of: East Putford Parish Church (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 16 2013 10:45AM |
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