Interior view of the Church of St Nicholas in Denston, Suffolk, showing a 15th century font amidst pews and piers, and looking towards the alter, with a medieval glass window above.

Date:
1950s
Location:
St Nicholas Church, Top Green, Denston, St. Edmundsbury, Suffolk
Reference:
AA081661
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The font captured in this picture is one of thirteen "Seven Sacraments" fonts in Suffolk. They were produced towards the end of the 15th century, and on seven of their eight sides scenes depict the sacraments of the Catholic Church.

Content

This is part of the Series: GAY01/09 Counties; within the Collection: GAY01 John Gay Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Gay, John

Keywords

Font, Pew, Pier, Traceried Head Window, Medieval Parish Church