Sully nr. Cardiff No. 2 / Sili / Sulwy

Besides the 19th-century font [listed in this Index as Sully No. 1], Orrin (1988) notes "an old wooden capstan font" in this church. The Dinas Powys, Sully and Wenvoe Group of Churches web site [www.dinaspowyssullyandwenvoe.church/stjohnthebaptist.html] [accessed 1 July 2017] notes: "There are two fonts in the church. The large ornately carved goblet shaped stone font and the smaller wooden font in the corner behind. This dates from about the 16th century and is shaped like a ships capstan. It is thought to have been carved from a single tree trunk." The font is octagonal with an angel on each side; the angels are crowned and each holds a a different object [cross, bishop's mitre, etc.]; floral and/or foliage decoration all over; octagonal moulded lower base. Octagonal wooden font cover with metal decoration and handle; appears modern.