baptismal fonts

Norman
East side of the Norman font of Castle Frome, carved by the Herefordshire School of sculptors around 1170. St. Michael's Church, Castle Frome, Herefordshire, England. Holly Hayes all photos →

Basins set on the ground or a pedestal, sometimes decorated, that are intended to catch the water used during a baptism ceremony.

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baptismal fonts
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Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
March 8, 2024