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Berrington, Shropshire.
A church is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The font is thought to be Norman. The nave, in Early English style, was built in 13th century. In an alcove in the 14th century side aisle, lies Berrington's Knight, a carved wooden sculpture. The tower, restored in 1990s, dates from 15th century.
The font is tub-shaped, with the basin and stem of one piece set upon a section of reused Roman column.
As this village is fairly near to the Roman City of Viroconium at Wroxeter, this may explain where the material came from for the font.
Berrington, Shropshire.
A church is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The font is thought to be Norman. The nave, in Early English style, was built in 13th century. In an alcove in the 14th century side aisle, lies Berrington's Knight, a carved wooden sculpture. The tower, restored in 1990s, dates from 15th century.
The font is tub-shaped, with the basin and stem of one piece set upon a section of reused Roman column.
As this village is fairly near to the Roman City of Viroconium at Wroxeter, this may explain where the material came from for the font.