I like an old font as it represents so much family history and heritage. This robust Norman one dates to around 1200 and is made of Purbeck marble. It was used at the priory until it was replaced at the end of the fifteenth century.
It is a little worse for wear, but it’s done well to survive at all. The current font used at the priory is Victorian, but I like that this one remains standing nearby. There is some decoration to it, although the base appears to date from a later period.
This is now one of the oldest things still standing within the church, I find it intriguing that this was likely put here when King John was on the throne and it has probably never left the church.