The 7th Edition of the Canons of the Church of England say this with regard to fonts: "In every church and chapel where
baptism is to be administered, there shall be provided a decent
font with a cover for the keeping clean thereof. The font shall stand as near to the principal
entrance as conveniently may be, except there be a custom to the
contrary or the Ordinary otherwise direct; and shall be set in as
spacious and well-ordered surroundings as possible." At St Lawrence in Evesham, Worcestershire, a font must have been in the south chapel for centuries and thus the exception prevails. It is a fine setting and a good architectural composition.
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