The Church of St. James and St. Basil, Fenham - carving on font
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The Church of St. James and St. Basil, Fenham - carving on font
Image: © Mike Quinn Taken: 17 Aug 2010
See Image and Image The cockle shell is the emblem of St. James the Great, whose shrine in Spain was a popular centre for pilgrimage in mediaeval times, when pilgrims wore a badge in the shape of a shell in their hats. {Source: The Parish Church of St. James & St. Basil, Fenham - A Guide Book.} See also Image
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Image Location
Latitude
54.984313
Longitude
-1.649303