Norman Font, St. Mary's Church, Stafford,

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Date:1950 - 1955 (c.)

Description:St. Mary's Church font is Norman in date but the shape and design is foreign, possibly Byzantine.

Lions and other creatures are carved around the base and the Latin inscription translates as 'You are unwise if you do not run away; look, there are lions'.

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Donor ref:SAMS Acc. No., P66.81.10, img: 1774 (12/2223)

Source: Jeavons, S.A.

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