Halmstad

INFORMATION

FontID: 09087HAL
Church/Chapel: Halmstads kyrka
Country Name: Sweden
Location: Skåne, Skåne län
Directions to Site: Located 6-7 km SSE of Ekeby, 25-30 km SE of Helsingborg
Historical Region: Luggude härad, Malmöhus län, Skåne
Font Location in Church: Inside the church
Century and Period: 12th - 16th century, Medieval
Described in Tynell (1913-1921: 72) as a medieval baptismal font made of sandstone. The basin was found in a farmyard in nearby Duveke [Tynell has "Dufeke"] serving as water trough; the base was found in a garden in the same location.

MEDIUM AND MEASUREMENTS

Material: stone, sandstone
Number of Pieces: two
Font Shape: round (mounted)
Basin Interior Shape: round
Basin Exterior Shape: round
Diameter (includes rim): 76. 5 cm
Font Height (less Plinth): 85 cm
Notes on Measurements: Tynell (193-1921: 72)

REFERENCES

Tynell, Lars, Skånes medeltida Dopfuntar, Stockholm: Cederquists Grafiska Aktiebolag, 1913-1921