Font at St. Nicholas's Collegiate Church, Co. Galway, Ireland
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Title
Font at St. Nicholas's Collegiate Church, Co. Galway, Ireland
Subject
Font
Description
Lantern slide of a baptismal font found at St. Nicholas's Church, Co. Galway. Originally labeled '58 G' with title 'St. Nicholas's Galway.' A An internal view of the church shows the location of its 400 year old baptismal font. Carved into its side is a dog who is said to watch over those who are being baptised. Also pictured are two arches supported by pillars along with pointed arched windows. The church itself dates from the early 14th century.
Creator
Sophie Hogan
Source
RSAI, Lantern Slide, Box 22_57
Publisher
The Discovery Programme
Contributor
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Format
image/tiff
Language
en
Type
Image
Alternative Title
Box 22_057
Date Created
05/11/2014
Has Format
Scanned to 2400 dpi , 16 bit greyscale image with automatic exposure
Is Part Of
RSAI Lantern slide collection
Extent
114.3mb
7559 x 7559 pixels
Medium
Lantern slides
Spatial Coverage
Country: Ireland
Town/townland: Galway City
Logainm code: http://www.logainm.ie/1384607.aspx
County: Galway
Logainm code: http://www.logainm.ie/906.aspx
Irish National Grid East: M 300
Irish National Grid North: 256
Latitude: 53.272822
Longitude: -9.05378
Rights Holder
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Files
Citation
Sophie Hogan, “Font at St. Nicholas's Collegiate Church, Co. Galway, Ireland,” Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, accessed November 18, 2024, http://rsai.locloudhosting.net/items/show/25197.
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