Monument record 1483/1/3 - Medieval Font in St Bartholomew's Churchyard

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Summary

Grade II listed former font in St Bartholomew's Churchyard. It is late medieval but restored and set in this position in the nineteenth century. A buff sandstone octagonal chamfered base supports a squat plain column with an octagonal head with a hollowed band around he base. A truncated concave bowl is cut into the top.

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Full Description

<1> English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 414641 (Digital Archive). SCH4666.

Font: late Medieval but restored and set in this position in the nineteenth century. Buff sandstone. Octagonal chamfered base supports a squat plain column with an octagonal head with a hollowed band around the base. A truncated concave bowl is cut into the top.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 414641. [Mapped features: #40475 414641; #53958 414641]

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 847 814 (4m by 4m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ88SW
Civil Parish WILMSLOW, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County BOLLIN FEE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE

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Dec 23 2024 11:57AM