Eardisley No. 2 / Erdesley / Herdeslege
INFORMATION
Font ID: 09734EAR
Object Type: Stoup
Font Century and Period/Style: Medieval
Church / Chapel Name: Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene
Font Location in Church: In the S porch
Church Patron Saint(s): St. Mary Magdalene
Church Address: Park Road, Eardisley, Herefordshire HR3 6NW
Site Location: Herefordshire, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Directions to Site: Located WSW of Leominster down the A4112, in a corner of the Welsh Marches
Ecclesiastic Region: Diocese of Hereford
Historical Region: Hundred of Elsdon
Font Notes:
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Described in the inventory of Herefordshire (1931-1934, vol. III: 52): "Stoup: In S. porch -- round bowl with square topand shaped angle, probably mortar." [cf. Index entry for Eardisley No. 1 for a magnificent baptismal font in this church]
COORDINATES
UTM: 30U 499596 5776194
Latitude & Longitude (Decimal): 52.136263, -3.0059
Latitude & Longitude (DMS): 52° 8′ 10.55″ N, 3° 0′ 21.24″ W
MEDIUM AND MEASUREMENTS
Material: stone
Number of Pieces: one
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. III: 52