Killamarsh

Cox (1875) noted that "the doorway into the chancel itself is a good specimen of Norman work", but the font in use at the time was a modern one. The earlier font is noted in the Parish website: "As you enter the church, you will see a wooden table on your left hand side […] Behind this is the font which has a unique history. It is of Norman origin but was removed at some time in the mid 19th century, when a new font was installed. The latter can be seen to the right of the tower. The old font was found being used by a cobbler for soaking leather. It was re-purchased for the sum of 30 shillings and set up in the churchyard. It remained there until 1944 when it was restored to its rightful place in the church. Indentations in the rim of the font where the cobbler sharpened his knives can be clearly seen." This same source notes the modern font in the north aisle: "Here you can also see the Victorian font, which was removed when the Norman font was reinstated. Notice the carvings of fish in panels around the font".