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| HER Number: | MDV33365 |
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| Name: | Font, St. Mary Magdalene |
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Summary
Fine 15th century stone font.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 713 259 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS72NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | South Molton |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | SOUTH MOLTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS72NW/6/3
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FONT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))
Full description
Anonymous, Untitled Source (Pamphlet). SDV320995.
The font dates from 1450 is contemporary with the church. It was originally situated in the tower area but when the Melhuish screen was erected in 1903 it was moved to its present position. Axminster marble was incorporated in the surrounding dwarf walls at the same time.
Department of Environment, 1986, South Molton, 12 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV321005.
Fine 15th century stone font.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV320995 | Pamphlet: Anonymous. A Brief History of St. Mary Magdalene, South Molton. |
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| SDV321005 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1986. South Molton. Historic Houses Register. A4 Spiral Bound. 12. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV758 | Part of: South Molton, St. Mary Magdalene (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 21 2011 3:39PM |
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