Brockhampton No. 1 / Brochampton-by-Ross
INFORMATION
Font ID: 09663BRO
Object Type: Stoup
Font Century and Period/Style: 15th century, Perpendicular
Church / Chapel Name: Parish Church of the Holy Trinity [disused]
Font Location in Church: Inside the church, in the SE side of the nave, by the door
Church Patron Saint(s): The Holy Trinity
Site Location: Herefordshire, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Directions to Site: Located 8 km N of Ross
Font Notes:
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Described in Herefordshire (1931-1934, vol. II: p. 34): "Stoup: In nave -- E. of S. doorway, recess with plastered elliptical head, and semi-octagonal bowl, 15th century." [NB: a Norman font is listed for the other church -Chapel of St. John- in this town -- cf. Index entry for Brockhampton No. 2]
MEDIUM AND MEASUREMENTS
Material: stone
Number of Pieces: one
Font Shape: polygonal, wall mounted
Basin Interior Shape: round
Basin Exterior Shape: polygonal
REFERENCES
- Great Britain. Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Herefordshire, London: H.M. Stationary Office, 1931-1934, vol. II: p. 34