This was installed as part of the considerable Victorian remodelling project in 1867-8.
The early medieval font was found by The Reverend Jackson in a nearby stables and brought back to the church. Originally, it would have been lead-lined and with a locking lid but these are sadly missing. It was necessary during medieval times to lock fonts as the holy water used for baptisms remained in the font all year and only changed at Easter. It was often stolen and sold to pilgrims by unscrupulous villagers…luckily, times have changed and the holy water used today is provided fresh for each baptism.
