Font in Dunshaughlin

Within the present Church of Ireland church of St Seachnall or Secundus. An octagonal limestone font (ext. dim. 0.64m; H 0.42m), still functioning in the present church, has a circular basin (diam. 0.49m; D 0.24m) and chamfered under-panels. The basin rests on an octagonal shaft (H 0.24m) which rests on a rectangular base with chamfered upper edges (total H 0.77m). Five of the upper panels on the basin are decorated, one with a man’s head in relief, the others, consisting of a plain shield and animals, are in false relief (Roe 1968, 57-9). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 7 April, 2015

The octagonal limestone font in Dunshaughlin, within the Church of Ireland church dedicated to St Seachnall or Secundus, was likely built in the early medieval period, possibly between the 10th and 12th centuries. Its design reflects a Romanesque influence, and it remains in use, indicating the site's long-standing Christian significance.