Jonstorp

INFORMATION

FontID: 09093JON

Object Type: Baptismal Font1

Church/Chapel: Jonstorps kyrka

Country Name: Sweden

Location: Skåne, Skåne län

Directions to Site: Located about 8 km across from Höganäs, 25-30 km NNE of Helsingborg

Historical Region: Luggude härad, Malmöhus län, Skåne

Century and Period: 12th - 16th century, Medieval

Font Notes: Click to view

Described in Tynell (1913-1921: 73): medieval baptismal font made of reddish granite. Tynell (ibid.) gives the location as a park at Balderup, in the area towards Arild/Brunnby [i.e., NW of Jonstorp]

MEDIUM AND MEASUREMENTS

Material: stone, granite (reddish)

Number of Pieces: two

Diameter (includes rim): 67 cm

Notes on Measurements: Tynell (1913-1921: 73)

REFERENCES

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