Detail of a Norman tub font with animal incisions in St Mary's Church

Date:
1940 - 1949
Location:
St Mary's Church, Tissington and Lea Hall, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire
Reference:
BB49/00366
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The circular Norman font is on a square plinth which appears to be a modern addition. The font itself is worn and the animal incisions are difficult to make out. The church itself is 12th century, and it has had small additions made in the 19th century.

Content

This is part of the Series: EMB01/01 Negatives Taken By Mrs E M Booty; within the Collection: EMB01 Mrs E M Booty Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Booty, Ethel Mary

Keywords

Medieval Font, Medieval Church