A carved well head, at St Swithin's Church

Date:
1930-1947
Location:
ST SWITHINS CHURCH, Leonard Stanley, Stroud, Gloucestershire
Reference:
AA47/08277
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

This Italian well-head, which features Romanesque carvings, was given to St Swithin's Church for use as a font. In 1967 it was housed in the north transept, and it now sits outside the main entrance door. An early 18th century pedestal font is in use in the church.

Content

This is part of the Series: LTC01/01 Lady Trenchard Cox: Series of Negatives; within the Collection: LTC01 Lady Trenchard Cox Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Cox, Mary Desiree

Keywords

Medieval Church, Medieval Parish Church, Post Medieval Parish Church, Well Head, Religion