Norton Canon

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Copyright Statement: Image copyright © H.M.S.O., 1931-1934
Image Source: Herefordshire (1931-1934, vol. III: pl. 57)
Copyright Instructions: PERMISSION NOT AVAILABLE -- IMAGE NOT FOR PUBLIC USE

INFORMATION

Font ID: 09757NOR
Object Type: Baptismal Font1
Font Century and Period/Style: 13th century, Medieval
Church / Chapel Name: Parish Church of St. Nicholas
Font Location in Church: Inside the church
Church Patron Saint(s): St. Nicholas of Myra
Site Location: Herefordshire, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Directions to Site: Located 16 km NW of Hereford
Font Notes:
Described and illustrated in the inventory of Herefordshire (1931-1934, vol. III: 154 and pl 57): "Font[...]: octagonal bowl with splayed under-side moulded at the top and bottom, plain stem and moulded base on steps with high step on W. side, 13th-century."

MEDIUM AND MEASUREMENTS

Material: stone
Font Shape: octagonal, mounted
Basin Exterior Shape: octagonal

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: p. 154 and pl. 57