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| HER Number: | MDV289 |
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| Name: | FONT in the Parish of Roborough |
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Summary
Font in Roborough church. Hewn from a single block of polyphant.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 576 171 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS51NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Roborough |
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| District | Torridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | ROBOROUGH |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS51NE/3/1
Monument Type(s) and Dates
Full description
Clarke, K. M., 1913, The Baptismal Fonts of Devon. Part 1, 323-324 (Article in Serial). SDV21185.
Bickleigh, Roborough. An ancient tub-font stands near the one now in use at the W end of the S aisle. Noteworthy in that the upper bowl projects appreciably beyond the lower part although it is hewn from a single block of polyphant. Thus there is an appearance of a shaft, and this forms a valuable link in the chain of font evolution. The bowl has a band 165mm deep of incised zigzag, and above it a rather indeterminate moulding. There are two deep grooves in the rim, probably cut to receive a rod affixed to the underside of the font cover. The edge of the rim is broken in several other places. Other details: Plate.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV21185 | Article in Serial: Clarke, K. M.. 1913. The Baptismal Fonts of Devon. Part 1. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 45. A5 Hardback. 323-324. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV288 | Part of: Roborough, St. Peter's Parish Church (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Sep 30 2015 5:07PM |
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