Norman font moved from Shropshire to Scotland for King Charles

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Norman font at St Michael's Church in Upton Cressett, Shropshire (PA)A 12th-century Norman font was relocated from Shropshire to Scotland in the 1960s for King Charles. Prince Philip orchestrated the font's move to Gordonstoun School in 1962 when Charles began his studies there. Philip's intention was for his son to be "surrounded by ancient objects of English beauty" during his time at school. The font, originally from the disused St Michael’s Church in Upton Cressett, stood in Gordonstoun's chapel for several years. It was returned to its original home in Shropshire in the 1970s, where it remains today and is still occasionally used. In fullPrince Philip sent 12th-century font to Charles’ boarding school in the 1960sMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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