See important
guidance on the use of this record.
If you have any comments or new information about this record, please email us.
| HER Number: | MDV156 |
|---|
| Name: | Font in St. Michael's Parish Church, Bulkworthy |
|---|
Summary
Greatly altered Norman font at St Michael parish church
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 394 141 |
|---|
| Map Sheet: | SS31SE |
|---|
| Admin Area | Devon |
|---|
| Civil Parish | Bulkworthy |
|---|
| District | Torridge |
|---|
| Ecclesiastical Parish | BULKWORTHY |
|---|
Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS31SE/1/1
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FONT (XI to Late Medieval - 1001 AD to 1539 AD (Between))
Full description
Clarke, K. M., 1915, The Baptismal Fonts of Devon. Part 3, 354 (Article in Serial). SDV64082.
Hoskins, W. G., 1954, A New Survey of England: Devon, 358 (Monograph). SDV17562.
Font similar to West Putford and Abbot's Bickington. Altered, probably girdle tub. Adapted to polygon. Modern shaft. Cable at foot of bowl. Rim axe-dressed, broken on north and south sides. Inside rough, lead lining disappeared. Shaft square with corners chamfered off. Base and plinth similar. Stands on tiled platform. Norman font, much altered.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV17562 | Monograph: Hoskins, W. G.. 1954. A New Survey of England: Devon. A New Survey of England: Devon. A5 Hardback. 358. |
| |
| | |
| SDV64082 | Article in Serial: Clarke, K. M.. 1915. The Baptismal Fonts of Devon. Part 3. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 47. A5 Hardback. 354. |
| |
| | |
Associated Monuments
| MDV155 | Part of: St. Michael's Parish Church, Bulkworthy (Building) |
| MDV158 | Related to: Parish Font, Abbots Bickington (Monument) |
| MDV144 | Related to: West Putford Font (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Oct 14 2008 11:44AM |
|---|
Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.