Font in Kilcock

In a 19th century catholic church, to where it was moved, probably from a now levelled church (KD005-002001-) in a graveyard (KD005-002002-) c. 70m to the SE. A fine granite font (H 1m), octagonal in plan, the basin and chamferred base of which bear pannelled decoration, including shields and representations of both human and animal faces. See cover of 'Unity in Division: a history of Christianity in Kilcock and Newtown' (1999) for a photograph of the font. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011

A local church or high cross; wider significance not recorded.