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Font in Lickmolassy

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Font in Lickmolassy
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In the S half of the graveyard (GA117-065002-) associated with the medieval church (GA117-065001-), close to the gateway entrance. This upright free-standing font (H 0.5m) has been placed on top of a small, fairly recently built, rectangular stone structure. It is octagonal in shape and the bowl is square on the inside (dims. 0.42m). It has a series of four ogee-headed openings at the base. Probably of 15th-century date (galwaycommunityheritage.org/content/archaeology/lickmolassy-late-medieval-baptismal-font, last accessed 8 January 2019). It was brought to our attention by Dr C. Cunniffe. Updated by: Olive Alcock Date of revised upload: 8 January 2019 The following images have been uploaded: GA117-065004-_01.jpg View from E GA117-065004-_02.jpg View from W
A local church or high cross; wider significance not recorded.

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