Saxon Baptismal Font The Church of St Mary, Deerhurst, England

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A 9th-century baptismal font in the north aisle, carved from golden stone and decorated in a unique trumpet-spiral design showing strong Welsh influences. This is one of the oldest surviving fonts in England. St. Mary's Church, Deerhurst, Gloucestershire, England. David Joyal all photos →

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Saxon Baptismal Font

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Saxon Baptismal Font
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Holly Hayes
Date Published
March 10, 2012
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July 14, 2023