Brockhampton No. 2 / Brochampton-by-Ross
Results: 2 records
BBU01: design element - patterns - scalloped
R01: inscription
Scene Description: two sets of initials cut in the upper rim in the 17th century
INFORMATION
FontID: 09664BRO
Object Type: Baptismal Font1
Church/Chapel: Chapel of St. John, Fawley
Church Patron Saints: St. John
Country Name: England
Location: Herefordshire, West Midlands
Directions to Site: This chapel is located 2 km SSW of the Holy Trinity church; Brockhampton is located 8 km N of Ross
Font Location in Church: Inside the church
Century and Period: 12th century (early) [basin only] [composite font], Norman
Font Notes:
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Described in Herefordshire (1931-1934, vol. II: p. 35): "Font: of tapering tub-form with scalloped top and sloped base, early 12th-century, 17th-century initials I.C. and E.T. cut on rim, modern base."
MEDIUM AND MEASUREMENTS
Material: stone
Number of Pieces: two?
Font Shape: tub-shaped
Basin Interior Shape: round
Basin Exterior Shape: round
INSCRIPTION
Inscription Language: initials
Inscription Notes: carved in the 17th century according to the source
Inscription Location: on the upper rim
Inscription Text: "I.C. / E.T."
Inscription Source: Herefordshire (1931-1934, vol. II: p. 35)
REFERENCES
Great Britain. Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Herefordshire, London: H.M. Stationary Office, 1931-1934