Monument record 7198/0/133 - Medieval font, Rectory Stables

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Summary

A medieval font bowl was found in the stables at the Rectory of St Peter and St Paul. Current location unknown.

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Full Description

{1} A medieval font bowl was found in the stables at the Rectory, SS Peter and Paul, Kettering. The bowl had been set on a pillar and base of much later date. Carved faces on four of the bowl's eight sides badly defaced, partly due to weathering of the soft stone. There is no indication where it originally stood and its current location is unknown.


<1> 1967, Northamptonshire Past and Present (4/2), p. 133 (Journal). SNN57534.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Journal: 1967. Northamptonshire Past and Present (4/2). Northamptonshire Past and Present. 4 No.2. Northants Record Society. p. 133. [Mapped feature: #84129 Location of former stables where font was found, ]

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Location

Grid reference SP 8677 7850 (point)
Civil Parish KETTERING, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Feb 25 2025 7:23PM

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