What a fantastic pic. Thanks for sharing it. Not many early 12th c. fonts look like that!

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Eardisley’s Church of St Mary Magdalene has two wonderful secrets. Inside, an ornately carved, Romanesque-style font, dating from 1135 continues to be used for christenings today.

Colourfully Black and White Herefordshire

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Linda Acaster

Jan 24, 2022

What a fantastic pic. Thanks for sharing it. Not many early 12th c. fonts look like that!

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Written by Linda Acaster

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British multi-genre fiction author who haunts historical sites - check out her publication 'Escape Into History'. For novel links: www.lindaacaster.com

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