Arbroath / Aberbrothock / Obair Bhrothaig
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Image Source: Walker (1887: 413)
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INFORMATION
FontID: 00969ARB
Church/Chapel: Arbroath Abbey
Church Location: Abbey St, Arbroath DD11 1EG, United Kingdom -- Tel.: +44 1241 878756
Country Name: Scotland
Location: Angus, Angus
Historical Region: formerly Forfarshire
Font Notes: Click to view font notes
Walker (1887: 411) writes: "It has been called a baptismal font, but I am rather doubtful about it. It is circular, with circular orifice [i.e., basin well] and no drain [...]. The sides of the bowl and orifice are plumb, and the bottom is each case perfectly flat."
COORDINATES
UTM: 30V 525463 6268640
MEDIUM AND MEASUREMENTS
Material:
stone, type unknown
Number of Pieces: one
Font Shape: cylindrical (mounted)
Basin Interior Shape: round
Basin Exterior Shape: round
Diameter (inside rim): 33.02 cm and 25.4 cm deep
Notes on Measurements: Walker (1887: 411)
REFERENCES
Walker, J. Russell, "Scottish Baptismal Fonts", 21 or N.S. 9, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 1887, pp. 346-448; r["References"]