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FORMED IN THAT COUNTY, A.D. 1853. 
VOL, DXXVA. 


1909—1910. 


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DECEMBER, 1910. 


CONTENTS OF VOL. XXXVI. 


No. CXI.. Junz, 1909. 


The Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury, Salisbury : By C. Haskrns 
Notes on the Churches of Boscombe, Idmiston, Winterbourne 
Gunner, Winterslow, Farley, Pitton, West Grimstead, and 
ivachurchserionya:) Bya Caek. RONDUNG. Be Seacunees ea. -ereeneenee 
Winterslow Church Reckonings, 1542—1661: By tHE Rev. W. 
SMIMOND SI cetedansdenbu sce cemceadtepouas stchtvoe seateenmnctersuetebcuesssteeeeeeme 
The Saxon Boundaries of Downton, Wilts: By THE Rrv. A. Du 
Boutay Hn, Rector of East Bridgford, Notts, formerly Vicar 
Gye WYO}, (00 KO) a Rh gee eR Re ser sce Sane Saaaran scigaoadoonancecodaguddcobssacadbousbots 
The Mollusca of Wiltshire: By E. W. SWANTON .........---.-cecceeeene 
On Neolithic Flints lying below the present surface at Dinton : By 
mon Rev. G. El. WNGUERHART HIS,A\...c.cces.ccs-«.sseessecteneeeee 
Mhe Society's MSS:—Quidhamptom <... 4... ..c.cscecsss0s0c0seessevereeeener 
Notes on a Late Celtic Rubbish Heap near Oare: By Maun E. 
GUNNING TON. casraqeelteateeasetnabletinas sas se bevien ole ccaddeeetenes Mee peoeeemee 
IN OBESSscaeeeende canes woven cece ne Ramee metrical sets obs cet suas Sacteren oe aellece ee eeeneee 
Walts Obituany :..0-2---ccseeseese ae tetee seamen eeteccinn cus ese ace .anes teceeeeeee ee 
Recent Wiltshire Books, Articles, &¢........0..21c+0sseceacecovecsecece cence: 


Additions to Museum and! Library................0.esusereceeseeeeeesonseress — 


List of Officers and Members of the Society.............cccecsecceeveeeeeees 
Account of Receipts and Disbursements of the Society for the Year 


No. CXII.—DEcrEmpEr, 1909. 


The Fifty-Sixth General Meeting at Bradford-on-Avon.. 3 

“Javelins ” and “Javelin Men”: By B. Howarp Connmeron, 
F.S.A. Scot. 

Presidential gone ess sb TDs. i ineatiles, LL, D. F. R. S. A tee Bradtome 
on-Avon Meeting, June 29th, 1909 . : 

The Norman Tympanum of Little Lan piped Churéh: By I. U. PowEL 

The Society’s MSS.—Quidhampton (continued) ............c0e cece eee ees 

Malmesbury Election Petition, 1807; By E. O. P. Bouverts, F.S.A. 

The Discovery of a Chamber in the Long Barrow at Lanhill, near 
Chippenham: By Maup E. CUNNINGTON. ................00ce2eeeee 

Notes on Barrows on King’s Play Down, Heddington: By Maun E. 
CUNNINGTON ...... 

Notes on the Parish Chmdh sin! Sago Clnteah, iradeondee -on- a Aton 
By A: W.. N. Burrpr, PiStAG Re cccseecteecetecssios-2sa-ve-seeceeeeeeeee 

Notes on some Wiltshire Merchants’ Marks: By T. H. BAKER page 

The Excavation of the Site of OLAUS aru eee se ocsns ca eee eee 

Wilts Obitarye Ss . scconcee cace coe cosr ole cE eR err ree Cee 


Recent Wiltshire Books, Pamphlets, Articles, &e. .............c.cc00e0 00 
Books and Articles by Wiltshire Authors .-.............c0ccscseceeeeeeeeeues 
NWaltshire illustrations and sRichuresm.retecreeecretaite: kuset eee eee 
Wiltshire Portraits .. CEE C Ta fis acon ry 


Additions to enon oral hiboap. 


PAGE 


CONTENTS OF VOL. XXXVI. 


Nes Oxi dunn, £910. 


On the Date of the Ecclesiola at Bradford-on-Avon: By JoHN BEDDoR, 
M.D., LL.D., F.R.S., President of the Society .............ceeeeee eee 
Notes on Audley House; Salisbury: By J. J. HAMMOND ............... 
The Excavation of a Roman Well nr. Silbury Hill, oe. 1908 : ow 
J. W. Brooxg, F.SA. (Scot.), F.R.N.S. sie 
The Trinity Hospital; Salisbury : By T. H. BAKER.. a re tren araniationt 
| Salisbury. A Royal Aid and Supply for 1657: Transcribed by the 
VE Vee EMMMUIND Wve NORV RM, BsAl, acer scl cccclassaccsanee visa goaesersmaccs 
/ Notes on the Allington Gold Tore: By H. Sr. Guonen GRAY......... 
MN EM SO Cle CRMSMNS Since ceca: fe. ccnseeashccciocsiGtnnisinis oes ay casculgeerde sas elu sucess 
) A List of Briefs from the Register Books of Langley Burrell : Trans- 
cribed by the Rev. A. B. MYNORS ....... cece ce csee eee eee eeeeaeenn ane 
| Notes on the Roman Antiquities in the Westbury Collection at the 
Museum, Devizes: By Mrs. M. BE. CUNNINGTON... 
| Notes on Iron Objects of Roman (?) Age in the Society’ s  Mingetnnn at 
Devizes: By the Rev. E. H. GODDARD.............ccceeceeseenee vee ees 


| Wilts Obituary ...... Eola Sat dotint acne Tone 
| Recent Wiltshire Books, Eammadleis, hatilles, i Seem saaneeavenoubeaee 
Books and Articles by Wiltshire Authors ...............cecccecnceeeteeseeens 
Sd SMU RANT OMS) e-6). cus. se cnade casint ss fsscseeabe Manatilva snd gs redmcctegeoedts 
“Wallis TRGitinaitiSoceas Bosedenece secede a edueet cee cbece seee nero iter anne eee eon mene serie 
Additions to Museum and TUM DIEIOY on oseoceco0 e930} non00%05 Son pases aot: 
ralamecnsneet; L909... i ciet vevestcecsvebeccesosecnsedoersce des robec na pEnuneeras 


No. CXIV. D&EcEmper, 1910. 


The Fifty-Seventh General Meeting at Calne ................cc:cceeeee ees 
Marlborough Chantries and the Supply of Clergy in Olden Days: 
| By the Rev. CHR. WORDSWORTH............00.c0cceceeee caeeuecueeeeeees 
| “The Chantry,” Marlborough: By C. E. Pontine, F.S.A. ............ 
A Medizval Karthwork nr.Morgan’s Hill: By Mrs. M.E.Cunnineron 
Tisbury Church: By E. Towry Wuyts, M. A., F.S.A.. .........2-e0ee- 
Notes on Barrows in South Wilts: By Lr.-Con. W. Hawney, F.S.A. 
NP SmNO Mts aIn yam eet ci clacton aay os bnce dione teosuln aaivousdueawndléines 
Recent Wiltshire Books, Pamphlets, Articles, &c. .......:...-.ceeeceeeens 
| Books and Articles by Wiltshire Authors .................c.cceeeces sos een sen 
MVS MNUStTAtTONS tocvec..esccsepsececrecorsbcesaveseosetere Hhaatasncteuntate aiaoetens 


| Additions to Museum and TDSC cee ee trent 
Index to Vol. XXXVI. . nc uBtede Rare Paclore 


lil 


309 
364 


373 
376 


413 
435 
439 


448 
464 


478 
486 
491 
496 
504 
505 
506 
008 
510 


513 


520 
589 
090 
599 
615 
629 
631 
641 
642 
642° 
643 
644 


iv CONTENTS OF VOL. XXXVI. 


- Ellustrations, 


Mural Painting, formerly existing over the Chancel Arch, Winterslow 
Church, 19. The Saxon Boundaries of Downton and Bishopstone, Wilts, 
52. Facsimile (} linear dimensions) of Chirograph, A.D. 1268—9, 90. 
Objects from Late Celtic Rubbish Heap near Oare, Plates I.—VIL., 125. 


Facsimile of Receipt for rent due to the Duchy of Lancaster from Salthrop, 
234. Lanhill Long Barrow—Entrance to chamber as excavated, 1909, 
300; Plan of Chamber, 301 ; Interior of chamber (2), 302; Entrance to 
chamber with roof restored, 307. Painted Panels of the Rood Screen of 
the Parish Church, Bradford-on-Avon, 320. Fragment of Recumbent 
Effigy, Parish Church, Bradford-on-Avon, 321. Wiltshire and other 
Merchants’ Marks (3 Plates), 326—328. : 


Portion of a Gold Tore, found on Allington Down, N. Wilts, 437. Roman 
Objects from Westbury (11 Plates), 470. Plate I—Iron Objects found 
at or near a Roman Settlement at Baydon, 479. Plate IJ.—Iron Objects 
from different localities on the Downs, 480. Plate II11.—Iron Objects 
from Rushall Down, 481. Plate I1V.—Iron Objects found on the Downs, 
482. : ; 


The Chantry, Marlborough—Plan and Details, 585 ; View into Oratory from 
' Stair, 588; Roof of Dormitory, 588; North side, 588. Plan of Earth- 
work near Morgan’s Hill, 591. Figs. 2, 3, and 4.—Sections across Banks 
and Ditches of Outer and Inner Enclosures, 593. Tisbury Church, Wilts 
Plate I.—Plan, 601; Plate II.—Windows, &c., 602; Plate III.— Capitals, 


&ec., 604 ; Plate [V,—Font, Capital, &c.,606. Sketch Plans of Barrows in — 


South Wilts, 616. Figs. 1, 2, and 3.—Urns from Barrows, 617. Figs. 4, 
5, 6, 7, and 8.—Bronze and Stone Implements and ‘‘Grape Cup” from 
Barrows, 622. Fig. 9.—Spear-head from Brigmerston, 627. 


ERRATA. 

p. 143, 1. 18, for Avebury read Amesbury. 
p- 160, 1. 1, for Maston read Marston. 
p. 171, 1. 19, for Aunt. read Great Aunt. 
p- 197, 1. 3 from bottom, for Hardy read Harvey. 

» J. 2 from bottom, for Friend’s read Friends’. 
p. 433, 1. 14, for Titcombg read Titcombe. 

» 1 19, for Greeee read Greene. 
p. 482, note, for Great Chesterfield read Great Chesterford. 
p. 491, 1. 17, for Wykeamist read Wykehamist. 
p. 522, 1. 6, and p. 524, 1. 1, for Fergusson vead Ferguson. 
p. 541, 1. 15, for Ro. Beauchamp vead Ri. Beauchamp. 


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Contents. 
PAGE 
THE CHurcH oF St. THomas oF CANTERBURY, SaLisBuRY: By C. 
HEV He Wont Sema emer erre cee ore se ercciscwieet y ss.c eicadiel vale dlgnleusigatinetinw asestades se-cnaieee 1 


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\RVIUGS,. co cos adeeb U cee toma neqeaetiadbteGeoamsar en Chen cane ce eee 52 
Facsimile (¢ linear dimensions) of mse A.D. 
1268—9 .........0.. SpGBtip cee bocOode a a sarace er Sern ae 90 
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THE CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS OF CANTERBURY, 
SALISBURY. 
By C. Hasxtns. 
[Read at the Salisbury Meeting, 1908.] 


THE visitor who enters St. Thomas’ for the first time sees 
apparently a large Perpendicular Church, but, after a short 
examination of the fabric, he will notice several points, including 
the chancel arch, the two thirteenth century arches communicating 
with the side chapels, and the remains of an Harly English arch 
inside the wall of the south choir aisle, which give evidence that 
this is a much earlier Church than its general appearance conveys 
any idea of. St. Thomas’ Church was built in the early part of 
the thirteenth century, and there is a record of one Robert, Rector 
of the Chapel of St. Thomas of Canterbury, as early as 1238, and 
in 1247 the name is given as Robert de Beavvor. This early 
Chureh was cruciform, and comparatively a small building, con- 
sisting of a nave, with a choir formed at the east end, and north 
and south transepts. The choir of this ancient Church was only 
40ft, 4in. in length, whereas the present choir is 59ft. long. The 
Church had no structural chancel, its absence being a common 
feature of town Churches in the Middle Ages. 

The late Rey. Edward Duke, in his book, Prolusiones Historice, 
tells us we must picture the original Church as being lighted with 
lancet windows, similar to those of the Cathedral, and that these 
windows were placed in the side walls of the nave where are now 
| the pillars and arches, the Church having no side chapels, no 
| VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXI. B 


2 The Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury, Salisbury. 


aisles, no clerestory, and no tower. Later authorities, including 
Mr. Doran Webb, who for many years has closely studied every- 
thing connected with the fabric of this Church, are of opinion that 
it was originally cruciform, and with a south porch, and that the 
south end of this porch was incorporated in the north side of the 
tower, when the latter was built. The earliest addition to the 
Church appears to have been St. Stephen’s Chapel, which stood 
parallel with the Church, in the two bays of the then east end of 
the south wall. There is amongst the ancient wills in the City 
Muniment Room the testament of George Meriot, Hsq., dated 
Aug 28th, z.e., Thursday in the feast of St. Augustine, the Doctor, 
1410. He desired to be buried in the Church of the Friars 
Preachers of Fisherton. His benefactions included one set of 
scarlet ecclesiastical vestments to the altar of St. Stephen’s in St. 
Thomas’ Church, and he directed his executors to sell certain 
properties, and to pay “To the fabric of the Chapel of St. Stephen 
on the south side of St. Thomas’ Church £10 provided it shall be 
faithfully begun, and fully constructed anew within 3 years of 
my death.” This appears to show that St. Stephen’s Chapel had 
stood long enough to require very extensive repairs, or rebuilding, 
in 1410. The next addition to the Church was Godmanstone’s 
Chapel, which was built during the latter part of the fourteenth 
_ century ; this chapel stood on the north side of the choir. In the 
visitation of Bishop John Waltham, in 1395, Robert Elyon and 
John Styll are named as holding chantries in St. Thomas’ Church, 
and in 1404 William Burgeys was appointed to the chantry of 
St. Bartholomew in the same Church. The Bishop’s Registry of 
Institutions records that in 1415 Johannes Smyth was presented 
to the chantry of Robert Godmanstone. 

The bell tower appears to have been commenced in 1400. The 
will of Thomas de Boyton, which is in the City Corporation Muni- 
ment Room, shows that he bequeathed in 1400 “XX Merkes” to 
the new fabric on the south side of St. Thomas’. 

In 1403 the Rectory of St. Thomas was ceded by the Bishop to 
the Dean and Chapter, this arrangement received the sanction of 
the King, and was formally confirmed by Pope Boniface the Ninth 


By C. Haskins. 3 


in 1404, later in the same year the Dean and Chapter granted 
“XII Merkes ” towards the work of the Campanile of St. Thomas’ 
Church, the amount to be advanced from the Treasury of the 
Cathedral till it should be repaid from the fruits and profits of the 
Church. 

After its completion people had to pass beneath this tower 
through an open arch into the Church. You probably have: 
noticed on the top of the tower a mushroom-shaped erection 
of lead, which covers what one might describe as an incipient 
spire. Undoubtedly it was originally intended to finish off the 
tower with an open lace-work spire, but—as Mr. Doran Webb 
suggests—the builders finding that the thrust of the spire, 
with the rather thin walls, would be too much for the 
building, never carried the work beyond this small fragment of an 
octagonal spire. Old pictures of the Church show pinnacles upon 
the tower; these were a constant source of trouble and expense 
to the churchwardens, and they were removed early in the nine- 
teenth century. 

The next information we get respecting the Church is that in 
the year 1447 the chancel or a part of it fell down, destroying in 
its fall one of the aisles, the latter being probably the Chapel of 
St. Stephen. An old deed dated 1448 (Dean and Chapter records) 
shows that the Dean and Chapter, who were under the rectorial 
obligation of seeing to the maintenance of the chancel, had decided 
to rebuild it upon the old lines, but the parishioners, amongst 
whom were the wealthy merchants, William Swayne, John Halle, 
Henry Swayne, and members of the Godmanstone family, were 
anxious to have a larger and more noble chancel than the old one, 
and they showed their devotion to the fabric of their Church by 
their eagerness to take a share in the work of increasing its size 
and its beauty. Consequently, on the 4th June in the 26th year 
of Henry VL, an agreement was signed between the Dean and 
Chapter and certain parishioners duly elected for the purpose, by 
the commonalty of the parish, including Willm. Swayne and John 
Halle, by which agreement the parishioners undertook to do all 

that the Dean and Chapter would not do to complete the enlarged 
B 2 


4 The Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury, Salisbury. 


building. The Dean and Chapter undertook to lengthen the 
chancel on the north side, in accordance with the work done on 
the south side by the parishioners (probably one additional bay). 
They also promised to build the pillars, arches, and clerestory, on 
the north side to correspond with the work of the same kind done 
by the parishioners on the south side of the choir. The capitals 
of the pillars on the south side bear inscriptions, one being “The 
founder of this peler was art . . . John Nichol,” another has 
the merchant’s mark of John Webb upon it. The spring of the 
ancient arch, which was only uncovered a few years since, is un- 
doubtedly a portion of St. Stephen’s Chapel, and this part of the 
Church, viz., the south chancel aisle, William Swayne undertook 
to rebuild and to make it 59 feet long, to correspond with the new 
chancel; members of the Godmanstone and Hungerford families 
promising to make the Godmanstone or north chancel aisle the 
same length. 

When in the years 1445-6 the affluent merehant, William 
Swayne, was mayor of the city, he became the patron and friend 
of the Tailor’s Guild. This fraternity, from its earliest days, had 
an altar in St. Thomas’ (probably in St. Stephen’s Chapel), but in 
1447, that is, the year in which St. Thomas’ chancel fell down, and 
possibly owing to this disaster, the guild obtained a charter from 
Henry VI. which gave them licence to found their chantry in St. 
Edmund’s Church. In 1448, however, that is, after the agreement 
to rebuild St. Thomas’ had been made, the guild petitioned the 
King to revoke these letters patent, and to grant them a fresh 
charter, which would empower them to found their chantry of St. 
John the Baptist, in St. Thomas’ Church. Their petition was 
successful, and a new charter was granted to them in 1449. The 
result was that William Swayne built, at his own cost, the enlarged 
south chancel aisle as a guild chapel, and in this chapel he founded 
two chantries, one an altar to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the 
other to St. John the Baptist, for the fraternity of tailors. Swayne’s 
Chapel was completed during the episcopacy of Bishop Beauchamp, 
and we read that Richard Betan was admitted to the chantry of 
the Blessed Mary there devoutly founded on the presentation of 


By C. Haskins. 5 


William Swayne, merchant. The chapel is said to have been 
beautifully decorated and ornamented; the east window, which 
was larger than it is at present, was filled with stained glass, the 
topmost tracery lights exhibited a representation of the Assumption 
of the Virgin, and the lower lights various saints, beneath canopies 
of enriched tabernacle work, with shields bearing the merchant 
marks of William Swayne, John Webb, and other patrons or 
masters of the guild. The ornaments and the greater part of the 
stained glass and decorations of this chapel were destroyed at the 
time of the visitation of the Commissioners, in 1548, but the 
mutilated remains of this window have recently been carefully 
arranged and re-leaded. The walls still show considerable remains 
of the original mural paintings, including the three well-preserved 
frescoes on the spandrils of the arches, “ The Annunciation,” “The 
Salutation,” and “The Adoration.” It has been suggested that 
there were originally six of these paintings, three on either side of 
the chapel, and that they represented the three joyful and the 
three sorrowful mysteries of the Rosary; there are also a number 
of representations of the conventional pot of lilies which accom- 
panies the subject of the Annunciation, and also of the badge of 
the Garter, the latter being used, presumably, in honour of Bishop 
Beauchamp, who was chaplain, and who in 1475 became chancellor 
of this noble order. 

The beautiful Perpendicular roof of this chapel was built above 
the old corbel table, which originally was seen on the exterior wall 
of the choir, above the roof of St. Stephen’s Chapel. The trans- 
verse beams of the roof are ornamented on each side with shields, 
bearing, respectively, the sacred emblems of “The Passion,” the 
symbol of “The Trinity,” the arms of Swayne,’ and Swayne’s 
merchant’s mark. The beams also bear inscriptions in Latin, 
“Pray for the soul of James the father of William Swayne,” and 
“Pray for the souls of William Swayne and Chrystian his wife.” 
The two painted alabaster monuments to members of the Eyre 
family were removed from the choir, where the old family vault 
stood, and the beautiful ironwork and carved woodwork were 
placed here to enclose a new vault for the same family in 1724. 
The resolution of the vestry reads :— 


6 The Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury, Salisbury. 


“Agreed that the Lord Chief Baron Eyre be allowed a sufficient 
quantity of ground at the east end of the south aisle for the erecting of 
a vault for himself and family with liberty to enclose the same.” 


Sir Robert Eyre’s remains were placed here in 1735 and also 
the remains of his wife and his son, both of whom predeceased 
him. Many of his ancestors were buried in the choir, some of 
whom were wealthy woolstaplers and members of the guild, in- 
cluding Robert Eyre, who was Mayor in 1558, and his son, Thomas 
Eyre, who filled the same office in 1587. 

The present porch opening into Swayne’s aisle is a modern one, 
a reproduction of an old example at Bishopstone. The date when 
the nave aisles were added is uncertain, probably 1470—1490, but 
it is supposed that the work of building was continuous, though 
slow. It will be noticed that the line of the completed chancel 
aisles was continued, making the north side of the tower a part of 
the wall of the south aisle; but as this brought the door and the 
two staircase lights of the tower and the two buttresses into the 
Church, the architect overcame this difficulty by blocking up the 
door and windows and making new ones outside, and by cutting 
away the buttresses on the north side. The roofs of these aisles 
were made to match the roofs of the chapels of Swayne and 
Godmanstone, and the pillars and arches in the nave, which were 
made to agree with those previously erected in the choir, replaced 
the walls and early windows which had hitherto lighted the nave. 

A little later, either at the end of the fifteenth or at the be- 
beginning of the sixteenth century, the clerestory, the great west 
window, and the beautiful carved Tudor roof, were added to the 
nave. This roof is of much the same date and style as the roof of 
the nave in St. Cuthbert’s, Wells. The corbels which carried the 
beams of the old roof of the nave are still in position. After the 
new roof was completed, the remarkable “ Doom” painting over 
the chancel arch was executed. The two large figures in this 
painting, sometimes alluded to as SS. James and Thomas-a-Becket, 
are more generally supposed to represent St. Osmond, who was 
canonized in 1457, and the pilgrim who caused the painting to be 
placed there to commemorate his safe return from a pilgrimage. 


By C. Haskins. if 


This picture was coated with whitewash in 1573; the church- 
wardens accounts for this year show that Gussett was paid 22s. 
for washing the Church with lime, and that Adam Marbell was 
paid £2 13s. 4d. 


“for peyntinge and Gilting of ye Quenes armes, and makinge ye com- 
maundementes at ye uper ende of ye quire.”’ 


A few years later the accounts include a payment for the royal 
arms which are still in the Church, viz. :— 
“Roger Lovell makinge of the Quenes Armes £8 1s. 6d. and to 


Reynold Beckham for ye frame for the Quenes Armes, and mendinge ye 
pulpet £4 6s. 0d.” 


These arms were placed above the chancel arch and remained 
there until 1880, when they were removed to their present position, 
and the whitewash was carefully taken off the Doom Painting, 
when it was restored and a preparation put on the surface to 
preserve it. There seems little doubt but that-the Church at one 
time presented a wealth of colour. When the south porch was 
cleaned in 1905, underneath several coats of whitewash paintings 
too dilapidated to be preserved were found. 

There was a porch on the north side of the nave, but in 1835, to 
save the expense of repairs, this was destroyed. There was a room 
above this porch. The staircase which led to this room remains, 
and is used at present as a means of getting on the roof of the 
north aisle. This room contained a fireplace, and by its side was 
discovered, on taking down the wall, a small niche which had been | 
plastered over, in which were found pieces of pottery, including a 
erucible, supposed to have belonged to an alchymist. Mr. Doran 
Webb tells us that there was an anchorite who used to live in a 
chamber in St. Thomas’ Cemetery, and he might have inhabited 
this room. 

The rood and the rood loft were taken down in 1559, and from 
the accounts it appears that the organ of those days stood on the 
great rood loft. In 1568 the churchwardens, Lyonel Tychborne 
and Giles Thorneburye received towards 


‘‘ Makynge of ye newe orgaynes and as appearth by a byll £7133. 5d.” 


8 The Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury, Salisbury. 


The following year Hugh Chapsion, organ maker of South 
Molton, was paid £35 5s. 6d. for the new organ, which lasted until 
1738, when it was replaced by one costing £230. 

In the north window of the Godmanstone aisle there are frag- 
ments of the glass of a Late Decorated Jesse Window, and a few 
small fragments remain in the smaller tracery lights of the other 
north windows. The east window in this chapel was a figure and 
canopy window, and in each of the two outer lights there still 
remains the head of an original canopy in white and yellow glass. 

The coloured glass in this chapel is said to be of the latter part 
of the reign of Edward III. Some are of opinion that this chapel 
was used by the Mayor and Corporation, as the Guild of St. George, 
and that the figure of St. George was placed over the chapel screen 
in the same manner as the image of St. John the Baptist was kept 
in the Tailors’ Chapel, except that, in the case of the Tailors’ 
Chantry, the figure of their patron saint was placed on or above 
the altar, with a garland of roses upon the head, during the feast 
of St. John the Baptist. 

The accounts of Richard Markes and Robert Eyre, churchwardens 
_ 1547-8, show payments to 

“Burges Johnson and Lytchfelde for makynge clean of the church 
after the departure of the vysytors xviijd., and to ij carpenters and iij 
laborers for takynge downe of the George ijs. viijd., for breakynge downe 


of the steles of the ymages in the churche xxijd., and for the repair of 
the places where the ymages stood ijs. viijd.” 


The fine altar tomb, of Purbeck marble, stood, at one time, 
beneath the central arch on the north side of the choir. This is 
said to have been the tomb of the founder of one of the two 
Godmanstone Chantries, which were in this Church. It bore 
originally two inlaid brass effigies, and a shield, together with 
the emblem of the Trinity, symbols of the four evangelists, and a 
marginal inscription; presumably these brasses were stripped off 
the tomb when the ornaments of the Church were seized and sold, 
and much metal from tombs, &c., was disposed of as old brass. A 
merchant's mark carved on two sides of the tomb alone remains 
to help identify the original owner. The white marble slabs which 


By C. Haskins. 9 


have been inserted in the top of the old tomb and which record 
the names of Thomas Chafin, Esq., 1679, and Thomas Chafin 
Markes, Esq., 1727, lead one to suppose that when the first-named 
died in 1679, his grandson, Thomas Chafin Markes, appropriated 
this monument, and that it was used as a tomb for his grandfather 
and also for himself when he died in 1727, and although he had not 
the wit to take off the ancient merchant’s mark, he left 10s. yearly 
_ for repairing the tomb for ever, “and that no other person should 
be buried in it.” 

The old font, which is a plain bowl of Late Norman character, 
was restored to the Church from a neighbouring garden in 1895. 
This font is supposed to have been turned out of the Church in 
1647, and a small substitute provided, when the order was made 
that all fonts were to be taken down in Churches and placed near 
the minister’s seat. The account of the churchwardens for 1647 
shows a payment for a board for the Parliament’s declaration, 6d. ; 
also :— 

“paid to J. Holloway for takeinge downe the fonte and laying the 
stones, 8s.” 

After the restoration, viz, on May 18th, 1661, Humphrey 
Beckham was paid for moving the pulpit back to its old position 
and for a covering for a new font, £4 15s. 5d. 

The loose stonework is the remains of two carved figures which 
stood in the niches on the exterior wall of the south side of the 
tower and represented the Virgin and Child, and Thomas-a-Beckett. 

The old chests contain the registers from 1570, the church- 
wardens accounts from 1545, and other old documents. 

The vestry, which is a building of three floors, is thought to be 
the house, or a portion of the house, which William Swayne built 
as a residence for his chantry priests in 1465—7, the erection of 
which resulted in ten years’ litigation between the corporation 
and Bishop Beauchamp, and the imprisonment of the redoubtable 
mayor, John Halle, for disrespectful behaviour towards the king 
in council. The ceiling of the vestry room is original work, but 
the sides were new wainscoted in 1733 8ft. high, and the partition 
on the east side was added so as to form a small inner chamber. 


10 The Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury, Salisbury. 


The minutes of the vestry show that at this time there was a step 
or small platform beneath the fifteenth century window, which is 
now within the small chamber (probably an oratory). This 
window is in three lights, and contains good remains of fifteenth 
century coloured glass :—St. Christopher and the divine infant, in 
the middle light; with St. Thomas of Canterbury carrying the 
Canterbury Cross and wearing an episcopal glove on his left hand 
and a ring on his right hand, in the light on the right hand side. 
The left hand light contains the head and shoulders of a figure, 
the remainder of which is lost; the robe is of ermine—a symbol 
of majesty—the right hand is raised in blessing. There was a 
representation of God the Father in the east windows of both St. 
Edmund’s and St. Thomas’, and, as is generally known, Henry 
Sherfield, the Recorder, in Laud’s time obtained leave to replace 
the figure in St. Edmund’s Church by clear glass, but to show 
publicly his great hatred of idolatry he smashed the window with 
his staff, for which he was punished by the Star Chamber, and to 
prevent a possible scandal of the same kind at St. Thomas’, Mr. 
Sub-Dean ordered the figure to be removed from St. Thomas’ east 
window. The churchwardens’ accounts for 1583 include a payment 
of 4d. to 

“Hacker for puttinge oute the picture of the father in ye east windowe 

at Mr. Subdean’s commaundment.” 

In later days this fragment of glass was found, and placed in 
this window, but passed as a representation of St. Osmund. When 
complete the figure was apparently a representation of the Trinity. 

The under chamber, which now contains the apparatus for heating 
the Church, was in the seventeenth century used as a skull-house. 
In 1687 the commissioners ordered it to be emptied and the bones 
buried. It is said that one of the old beams which were taken 
out of the skull-house bore an inscription which originally asked 
people to pray for the souls of William Swayne and his wife, but 
that in the time of James I. some loyalist painted out the names 
of Swayne and his wife and substituted that of the king, the 
painter, however, leaving in the word “souls,” regardless of the 
fact that even a king has no more than one soul. 


By C. Haskins. iu 


The choir floor was raised and the seven steps from the nave to — 
the altar were made about 1850—60, in Canon Renaud’s time. 
Mr. Street was the architect, and it was then that the choir was 
emptied of its high pews and the alabaster altarpiece and screen, 
&e., were added. 

The tomb of William Ludlow, butler to the three kings, Henry 
IV., V., and VL, stood in the choir until 1813, when, unfortunately, 
it was removed and broken to pieces. 

Under the third arch is the tomb with the brass still intact of 
“John Webbe, Mayor of the Citty,” who died in 1570. 

The present pulpit displaced in 1877 an old carved wood one 
which had figures of angels round it and a sounding board above 
it; a portion of this sounding board is in the south porch. In 
this porch are also placed the “ Jacks”; these disabled men-at-arms 

| being out of working order and insecure, were taken down from 
| their perches under the clock, beside the Ting Tangs, in 1896, and 
placed in this porch until such time as the churchwardens can 
find money to again put them in working order. According to an 
_ old manuscript book in the Free Library, “The Quarter Jackes 
| were sette upp at St. Thomas’ Church in 1582 Robert Elliott 
| Maior.” The “Ting Tangs” were cast by Wallis, Culver Street, 
Salisbury, in 1581, and “ Thos ffeyld of Westburye for kepinge the 
chymes and Jackes ” was paid 10s.in 1591. The Jacks are carved, 
in mail and open helmet, and with remarkably well cut faces: they 
stood out below the clock for over three hundred years, and pro- 
claimed the quarters and hours of the day. In one hand each of 
these figures originally had an iron hammer, but the hammer did 
not really strike the bell, although the figures used to swing round 
and apparently do so. 


In the same porch there is a memorial in carved wood to 
Humphrey Beckham, the carving ue pues eLuiN events in the life 
of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 

The memorial bears the following inscription :— 


‘“‘ Here underlyeth the body of Humphrey Beckham who died the 2nd 
day of Feby anno 1671. Aged 83 Years.’ His own worke.”’ 


This Humphry Beckham was elected a sidesman in St. Thomas 


12 The Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury, Salisbury. 


on April 18th, 1636, and his name frequently appears in the 
churchwardens’ accounts as receiving money for carving and joinery 
work in the Church. He was chamberlain of the joiners’ guild in 
1621, and warden in 1635. 

On the exterior of the south wall of Swayne’s Aisle can be seen 
remains of the ancient south porch into this chapel, and on the 
buttress at the east end of Swayne’s Chapel there is carved a 
crucifix of late fifteenth century date. 

The old bier-house, which in 1530 stood on the west side of the 
tower, was altered and made into a house for the sexton to dwell 
in in 1619. This house was destroyed early in the last century. 


13 


NOTES ON THE CHURCHES OF BOSCOMBE, IDMISTON, 
WINTERBORNE GUNNER, WINTERSLOW, FARLEY, 
PITTON, WEST GRIMSTEAD, ann IVYCHURCH PRIORY. 


By C. H. Pontine, F.S.A. 


THE CHURCH OF S. ANDREW, BOSCOMBE. 


Chancel and nave with wooden bell-cot on west gable, and north 
| transept. 
The walls of the nave and chancel (other than the east wall) 
| appear to be entirely fourteenth century work, and the windows 
| (with the exception of the eighteenth century ones in the north and 
| south walls of the chancel) to have been all square-headed ; there 
remain unaltered in the following positions, two two-light on south 
| and one on north of nave; one three-light in the west wall of the 
nave and asimilar one in the east wall of the chancel, but the latter 
| has been changed to a pointed window, probably at the date cut 
| over it—1755, when the east wall was rebuilt, and brick courses 
| were introduced into the plinth. 

The chancel has a priest’s door in the south wall: the nave has 
a doorway in the south wall with semi-circular arch having a 


| 
| 


sundial cut on it; there is also a small wooden window, probably 
introduced to light the pulpit. 

A transept of Elizabethan character was built out from the 
| north side of the nave, possibly by Richard Hooker, who was 
/rector from 1591 to 1595, and whose discourses doubtless attracted 
|large congregations; it has a four-centred doorway in the east 
wall and a five-light transomed window in the north gable; it is 
open to the nave at its south end for the full width. 

The pulpit is of the period indicated by the record cut on it :— 


| 


14 The Church of All Saints, Idmiston. 


nave are probably coeval; it is doubtful whether the sounding- 
board belongs to the pulpit. 

The oblong music stand of deal with sloping top, round which 
the band used to stand within the memory of the oldest inhabi- 
‘tants, still exists in the Church. 

The chancel retains its original late fourteenth century tie-beam 
roof, plastered beneath. The roofs of the nave and transept, and 
the turret, are modern. 

The font is a circular bowl of early form, covered with plaster. 

The royal arms are those of Queen Victoria. 

The walls are built of flint, without buttresses, and the 
dressings are of green sandstone and Chilmark. The gables have 
no copings. 

A bell with the inscription :— 

ROB : FREEMENT LCH : WARDN W™ TOSIER 
stands on the floor of the north transept. 


THE CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS, IDMISTON. 


Chancel, nave with north and south aisles, north porch and 
western tower. 

This is quite the most interesting Church visited on the,1908 
excursion, and it is remarkable for the unusual refinement and 
simple beauty of its work of the Decorated period, which is not 
well represented mm the county. 

Starting with the earliest work, the first part to be noticed is 
what is left of the Norman western tower. The tower as it now 
stands has three arches opening into the aisles on the north and 
south and into the nave on the east and the aisles are carried 
through to the line of its western face, but it is doubtful whether 
there were north and south arches here originally, for there are 
flat. pilaster buttresses at the angles, on the north and south sides 
(now in the aisles) as well as outside on the west, the only difference 
being that those on the inside are built of Chilmark and green 


By C. E. Ponting, F.S.A. ye A) 


sandstone in alternate bands, while those outside are of one kind 
of stone. The west wall has been largely rebuilt between the 
buttresses and three fragments of Norman work inserted, with 
examples of the bead mould of the period. 
The arches are all of two orders of chamfers, the outer order is 
carried round from the jambs, while the inner springs from moulded 
-corbels; the arch on the east side is coeval with the building of the 
aisles in the fourteenth century, but two Norman heads were re- 
used as corbels. The south arch appears to have been inserted at 
the same time but rebuilt since; it has one Norman corbel and 
one with a distinctly Early English type of foliated carving. The 
north arch appears to be over a century later, one corbel having 
late Decorated foliated carving while the other is an angel corbel. 
The chancel is a plain one without buttresses, dating from the 
early half of the thirteenth century. It has two lancets in the 
south wall, two on the north, and a triple lancet window on the 
east, with coeval string-course under it on the inside; the string 
below this again is modern, as also are the north door and the roof 
of the chancel, the roof of the nave, and the chancel arch. There 
is a piscina in the south wall of the sanctuary. 
| The north and south aisles and the porch were erected in the 14th 
|century, and the arcades are beautiful specimens of simple Deco- 
rated work. ‘The pillars are of clustered form with moulded caps 
and bases, the arcades are of two orders of chamfers, the inner 
springing from corbels on the responds—one of these has the same 
kind of carving as that in the south arch of the tower. The aisles 
are of three bays, and there were formerly doorways in the central 
bays (that on the south has given place to a modern window) with 
a three-light square-headed window in each side bay; a similar 
window occurs in the east end of the north aisle, while the one in 
the south aisle is pointed, and its apex has been cut into by the 
parapets. Square buttresses are used at the angles and to divide 
the bays on the south where there is no porch. 
The porch on the north is of two storeys, the lower having a 
four-centred doorway under a square head with a two-light square- 
headed window to light the priest’s room over. This is approached 


16 The Church of All Saints, Idmiston. 


by an easy stair from the aisle and has its original roof. The 
nave clerestory has four two-light square-headed windows on each 
side and a plain parapet, a similar parapet is carried round the 
aisle and porch with excellent gargoyles in the cornice. The nave 
roof is modern. The roofs of the aisles are doubtless the original 
ones, although they are of a type usually found in Perpendicular 
work; they have tie-beam principals, with braces beneath resting 
on stone corbels; the principals and intermediates and purlins are 
well moulded and have carvings at the intersections. 

The carvings in this part of the Church are of a very high order ; 
the subjects of the roof corbels in the south aisle are as follows, 
commencing at the west end :— 

Female with graceful, waved, square head-dress. 
Female head, with wimple over the mouth. 
Three male heads, civilian. 
Four female heads. 
One angel with shield. 

In the north aisle (west end) :— 
Female head with wimple. 
Grotesque male head making a comic grimace. 
Nun telling her beads. 
Two bearded male heads. 
Male head biting his scarf. 
Two female heads with square head-dress. 
Two female heads with a kind of wimple. 

The roof stair went up from the south aisle through the respond ; 
no steps are left. There is a recess cut in the east respond of the 
aisle for use with the altar here; a trefoil-headed piscina occurs 
in the respond of the north aisle. 

The font is a 14th century bowl of octagonal form on a stem 
and base, all of Purbeck marble. There is a good Carolian tomb 
at the west end of the south aisle, commemorating Giles Rowbach 
who died December 2nd, 1633. 

The Church appears to have been restored in 1866-7. 


By C. E. Ponting, FS.A. yy 


THE CHurRcH oF S. Mary, WINTERBOURNE GUNNER. 


Chancel, nave, with S. porch, and western tower. 

This charmingly-situated little Church, which arrests the eye of 
the traveller by the South Western main line, is of the simple 
type which exactly suits its position. 

The modern history of the parish has not been uneventful, for 
the story goes that well within living memory the chancel roof 
fell in, and that the Church was closed in consequence for fourteen 
years! The present flat-ceiled roof cannot be said to be an 
extravagant way of getting out of the difficulty. 

The chief peculiarity in the building is that a south aisle once 
existed and has been pulled down, leaving intact the arcade of 
Transitional Norman work of two bays of pointed arches of one 

_ chamfered order, with simple impost moulding on the responds and 
octagonal central pillar with curious square capital. The new 
south wall of the nave with its two-light window was built outside 
_ of this, and a new roof put on over the old; the latter is of the 
collared and braced-rafter type of the fourteenth century. The 
south door is an old one built into the modern wall. The chancel 
arch is of the same type as the south arcade. 

What remains of the old walls of the chancel (the north wall 
was “Rebuilt 1810,”) appears to be fourteenth century work, and 
a single-light trefoil-headed window exists on the south of the 
sanctuary—a similar one existed farther west, but has been en- 
larged. 

The east window is modern. Traces of an early fresco (a hand) 
ean be seen north of the chancel arch, and over it some decoration 
in black. A good deal of black letter exists over the arch and on 
the south wall. 

Built into the outside of the north wall of the nave is the head 
of a very early Norman window, which points to a Church here at 
that period; this wall is a piece of modern rebuilding with a new 
window and buttress; an old buttress remains at the north-east 
VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXI. C 


18 The Church of All Saints, Winterslow. 


angle. The archway opening into the tower is a bold one of a 
single order of Perpendicular type,and the entire tower is probably 
of the fifteenth century—a two-light original window remains in 
the west of the belfry, and single lights in the north and south 
sides. The north door has a four-centred arch; the three-light 
cusped west window is a post-Reformation one. 

The walls of the tower are without set-off or string-course from 
the ground to the roof; the latter is a pyramidal one, starting at 
the level of the nave ridge. The whole building is built of flint, 
and has no gable copings. 


THE CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS, WINTERSLOW. 


Chancel, nave with north and south aisle of four bays each, and 
tower forming the porch on the south. 

This Church was restored in 1851, until which time the nave 
was probably only two bays in length; the western half was 
then added and much rebuilding of other parts of the Church 
took place. 

The old part of the nave consists of an arcade of two bays on 
each side; the south areade is early Norman work, having the 
central pier cruciform on plan and the responds corresponding. 
For capitals there is a simple impost moulding, and arches are semi- 
circular, having wide inner order and shallow outer, both plain, 
with square edges. The north arcade has a round pier and 
responds, the east respond being a deep one, with a modern 
opening cut through. The capitals have unusual mouldings, 
probably of the thirteenth century. The arches are pointed, and 
possess the same characteristic as those on the south, having a 
broad inner order, but both orders here are chamfered. 

The chancel arch follows the north arcade type—there are no 
labels to any of these arches. There are old windows at the west 
ends of the aisles; that of the south being a square-headed one of 


By C. E. Ponting, F.S.A. 19 


the fifteenth century, and phat of the north a pointed one about a 
century earlier. 

The font is a large Ridedlon bowl 2ft. 6in. diameter and 2ft. 6in. 
high, of definite barrel shape. 

All the old work has been tooled and scraped almost beyond 


recognition. 
In the Devizes Museum is an undated lithograph of the east end 
of the nave, bearing the following description :—“ On pulling down 


part of the Church at Winterslow, Wilts, for the purpose of restora- 
tion,the above curious painting was discovered on thewest side of the 
chancel arch. The letters are painted in red ; the date is uncertain, 
but it is evidently very old.” The drawing was made’on stone 
by Co]. Luard. It depicts a moulded beam—evidently the rood 
beam—across the end just over the chancel arch, and a plain one 
higher up at the level of the wall plates of the roof, probably put 
as a tie at a later period. Between these beams is painted a 
“Doom,” sufficient of which is shewn to prove that it was carried 
right across; on either side of the centre is an angel blowing a 
trumpet; the centre would be occupied by the rood, probably of | 
wood (what looks like a wood plug, to which the upper end was 
| fixed appears in the print,) and the angels have their backs towards 
it; on the south are the lost, one—a woman rising from the grave— 
is praying for mercy, and the rest, which include a crowned man, 
are being driven to perdition by a Satan in the form of a man 


wearing a cap and having a zig-zag ornament across the body; he 
is enveloped in flames. On the north, only one figure is shewn 
(the rest not having been uncovered), and this the upper part of 
a man rising from the ground. When the painting was hidden 
from view by whitewash, the surface was powdered by the sacred 
monogram of sixteenth century type, in red; this was doubtless 
intended (like the black-letter texts so frequently met with) to 
compensate for the loss of the picture and to appease those who 
would regret the absence of decoration. 


20 The Church of All Saints, Farley. 


THE CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS, FARLEY. 


It comes as a surprise in making a round of typical English 
village Churches to come upon one designed and built entirely in 
the Italian Renaissance style and, for its size, as dignified and 
monumental as S. Paul’s Cathedral. But, if this Church appears 
‘to be somewhat of an exotic, the generous scale on which it has 
been carried out and the purity of its details must appeal to the 
most unsympathetic, and much more to the ever-increasing number 
of those who look with favour on the work of the architects of the 
Renaissance. 

The Church was built in 1688 by Sir Stephen Fox; this was 
during the rebuilding of S. Paul’s, and it is impossible to dissociate _ 
this Church from the greater building, although the personality of 
the architect does not appear to be known. 

The plan of the Church is one of complete symmetry, but not 
of the cruciform type which has the nave for its longest arm, for 
here we have nave with transepts projecting midway from its 
north and south sides, chancel, and west tower. The south transept 
forms the main entrance with its door in the middle, and the north 
transept is a chapel, in the vault below which are buried many de- 
scendants of the founder. The Chapel is now used for the alms- 
houses. ; 

The materials of the walls are brick with stone dressings, rusti- 
cated quoins, and window architraves. There are no parapets 
excepting to the tower; in other places a stone moulded eaves 
course is carried round, including the east end, for the roofs of 
both nave and aisles are hipped and not gabled. The ceilings of 
the nave and chancel are plastered barrel vaulted, returned at the 
ends; those to the transepts and tower are flat. 

The chancel screen is a fine one of oak with turned balusters, 
the design being continued through the doors. The transepts had 
similar screens, but that on the south has unfortunately been cu 


By C. LE. Ponting, F.S.A. 21 


and altered to form a vestry. The pews have panelled ends and 
backs, and the seats themselves are nicely designed, and have little 
‘turned legs inside the ends. The walls of the nave have a panelled 
dado, and this was doubtless continued around the chancel at a 
higher level. Unfortunately the chancel underwent a severe 
restoration in 1874, when the present altarpiece of stone and 
| alabaster took the place of the old one of oak, and the present 
pavements of the chancel and chapel were laid. The present choir 
stalls appear to have been made up of the old pews and fitted 
with new ends; the altar rails are modern. The sounding board 
of the pulpit was at the same time destroyed. 

The font is a vase of Portland stone, and possesses a character- 


jistic oak cover with eight scrolls around a centre post. 
| There is a hatchment of Lady Holland, daughter of the Duke 
of Richmond, and granddaughter of Charles II. 

On the opposite side of the road are the Almshouses, six on each 
side of a central block, consisting of the Wardenry and Hall. The 
whole is designed in a very simple homely style and built of brick 
with tiled roofs, the ornamentation being reserved for the interior. 

The interior of the Wardenry is charming. The hall until 
jrecently retained its dais at one end, but the floor has now been 
reduced to one level. The wall panelling and fireplace are very 
good. ‘The staircase is remarkable for the thickness of its handrail 
compared with the thickness of its balusters. 

The drawing-room is most striking; it has a fine plaster ceiling 
in which are shields charged as follows :— 

1. ‘Three boars’ heads, couped, erased. 

2, A chevron between three flames, proper. 

3. Az. three roses. 

4. The arms of Fox. 

There is a portrait of Sir Francis Fox over the fireplace. 
This outline description does bare justice to a group of buildings 
hich are only outraged by a flying visit of less than half-an-hour. 


22 The Church of St. John, West Grimstead. 


Tue Cuurcu or 8. Prrer, Prrron (4 CHAPELRY OF FARLEY). 


Chancel, nave, north aisle of three bays, a low tower as porch 
on the south, and vestry on north. 

The Church has been rebuilt within recent times, several old 

features of considerable interest and of green sandstone have, how- 
ever, been re-used. The first of these to be noticed is the very 
curious shouldered pointed arch of the south doorway which dates 
probably from the 14th century. The inner doorway is a plain 
late Norman one with roll label. 
' In the west wall of the nave is a three-light early Decorated 
window, the mullions following the line of the arch and intersecting 
in the tracery. In the chancel is a credence formed of a Norman 
capital, also an old piscina bowl built into the sill of the south 
window of the sanctuary. 


The font has a late Norman bowl with double cable pattern 
band carried round. 

There is, in the chancel, a good memorial brass to Edward Zouche, 
1580. 

The east window has glass typical of Kempe at his best. 


Tue CHuRCH oF S. JoHN, WEST GRIMSTEAD. 


Chancel, nave, north and south aisles, and west tower. 

This modest-looking little Church is well worthy of careful in- 
spection. With the exception of the modern brick tower at the 
west end of the nave, the walls are of flint, intermixed with tiles 
in some parts and with dressings of Chilmark and green sand- 
stone; there is no buttress to any part of the building. The roof 
of the nave is continued down over the aisles without a break— 
the eaves on the south coming to within 6ft. of the ground. 

The oldest work is the arcade of the north aisle—this being, as 


: By C. E. Ponting, FSA. 23 


is often the case, the side on which the first extension of the 
building took place. This arcade is of two bays of thirteenth 
‘century pointed arches of two orders of chamfers, the voussoirs 
being of Chilmark and brown sandstone alternately; the central 
| pillar is a round one with moulded cap and base, and the responds 
are demi-columns of the same kind. The aisle is continued as a 
chapel along the north of the chancel, with an arch of the same 
| period between the two, this being of a wider span than the nave 
| arches, and therefore semicircular. In the full length of this north 
| wall there is only one old window—a two-light square-headed one 
| of early in the fifteenth century; a similar window exists in the 
west wall; the one in the east wall of the chapel portion is modern. 
| There is also a modern window which takes the place of a former 
| north doorway. 

The south aisle has only one arch, opposite the east bay of the 
north arcade, but later in style—fourteenth century, with moulded 
caps and bases to the jambs. The remainder of the aisle is divided 
from the nave by a solid wall, with a modern-looking opening in 
ib serving as a doorway. In the south wall opposite the latter is 
a modern window, which, like that in the north aisle, occupies the 
position of an old doorway—there were, therefore, north and south 
doorways to the western part of the Church, and the absence of a 
second arch on the south of the nave seems to point to an inner 
porch, or probably a tower, to the south aisle. There are two very 
small windows, with square heads, in the south wall and a modern- 
looking one in the east. The chancel arch is a simple one of 
probably the fourteenth century—two orders of chamfers carried 
down the jambs; the east window, of three lights, is of the same 
period. The two south windows of the chancel are modern. An 
old doorway has been used in the modern tower. 
| The nave and aisles retain their old roofs of probably the 
|fourteenth century, the principals being curiously shaped to flat- 
|wusped form which considerably reduces their strength. The nave 
| roof has tie-beams with good braces beneath, coming low down 
into the spandrel of the arcade. 

There is a fourteenth century piscina with label, in the chancel. 


24 Ivy Church Priory. 


The font is a plain bowl, the short stem of which is an addition to 
the original design. The pulpit is a late Jacobean one with carved 
panels, the shelf supported by bird-shaped brackets. 

The royal arms at the west end, are those of Queen Anne, with 
the motto “Semper eadem.” 

In the churchyard, westward of the tower, is a coped tombstone 
having the three upper arms of a cross with large fleur-de-lys 
terminals, and no stem. 


Ivy CuurcH Priory. 


This is described and illustrated in Wiltshire Notes and Queries 
for March, 1893, by Mr. D. R. Warry, but elsewhere I have not 
met with more than a brief note, nor any account of the buildings 
of the Priory beyond that in the note below.! The house appears 
to have been founded by King Stephen for a prior and thirteen 
canons, and most of the architectural features which remain are 
of this period. The Priory held Jands in the parish of Swindon. 

At the Dissolution the Priory buildings came to the Dean and 
Chapter of Salisbury who subsequently leased the property to 
Henry, Earl of Pembroke, and at the beginning of last century it 
was purchased by Earl Radnor. After this the buildings were 
converted into a school, at which Professor Fawcett, amongst 
others, was educated, and unfortunately they were pulled down, 
with the exception of the part of the Church which remains, in 
1888, when some of the oak timbers of the refectory roof were 
given to the Rector of Pewsey, and erected over the vestry and 
organ chamber which I designed for his Church (would that I had 


1See Wilts Arch. Mag., xxviii., 312, where in the report of the Royal 
Commissioners appointed to enquire into the lesser Wiltshire monasteries it 
is stated that ‘‘ the Priory of Ederos, alias Ivychurch”’ is “a hedde house of 
chanons of Seint Augustyne’s rule; the church whereof is the parish church 
to the inhabitants there of Whaddon and the forest of Claringdon.” ‘‘ Church, 
mansion, and oute houses in very good state, with moche newe buylding of 
stone and breke. Leade and belles none but oonely upon the church and in 
the stepell of the parish.” 


By C. #. Ponting, FS.A. 25 


known how many other beautiful fragments then became so much 
lumber !) 

All traces of the plan of the house seem to have been destroyed. 
The original Church had a north aisle, and one complete round 
pillar and one respond of the arcade, with parts of two arches, 
remain. The scalloped capitals and the chamfered arches of two 
orders, as well as the base mouldings, all point to the latter half 
of the twelfth century. In the walls of a cottage which seems to 
have been built of the stones of the demolished buildings, several 
fragments of great interest have been inserted, among which are :— 

(1) A traceried panel which looks like the front of a fourteenth 
century tomb. 

(2) Several caps belonging to pairs of shafts 6in. in diameter, 
which were spaced 54 in. apart, and which apparently 
formed part of the cloister; as they are worked all round 
they could hardly have been intended for wall arcading 
The ornamentation of the caps is varied and most in- 

teresting, scalloped caps having scrolls and other elabora- 
tion; another has a beaded moulding carried round under 
the abacus and continued down each cap in zig-zag form ; 
in another the capitals are arcaded, the arches being 
occupied by figures—bishops, Blessed Virgin Mary and 
Child, &c. 

(3) A figure of 8. Peter vested in mitre, alb, chasuble, maniple, 
stole and pallium, holding the keys in his right hand and 
a staff in the left. 

(4) Another figure in flowing garments, writing in a book. 

(5) Under the eaves is a capital with an interesting instance 
of the evolution of the volute. 

(6) Part of a fourteenth century panel. 

In the garden wall are portions of capitals and the fragment of 
an Agnus Dei. At the back of the cottage there is a stack of 
worked stones, including many beautiful capitals which seem to 
be in danger of being destroyed by the action of the weather, even 
| if they escape being carried away, and it is much to be desired 
| that they should be better preserved. The present owner has 


26 The Green Dragon Inn, Alderbury. 


wisely worked four of the capitals into the new drinking fountain 
erected in the village. The materials here appear to be Chilmark, 
Doulting, and Bath freestone, used indiscriminately. 


THE GREEN Dracon INN, ALDERBURY. 


Part of the house now the “Green Dragon ” Inn is of great 
interest. Outside is a good half-timbered gable. Inside is one 
large room (now divided) separated from the passage by an oak 
doorway. The room has a fine ceiling of moulded beams, and 
contains a stone fireplace said to have been brought from the 
Priory, although it suits its present position extremely well. It 
is of fifteenth century type, with ogee arch beautifully erocketted 
and with bold roses 10 inches in diameter in the spandrels. Above 
is a moulded shelf with shields, the central one charged with the 
arms of England and France quarterly; on either side are other 
shields, one on a cross five annulets, the other a fess between three 


dogs’ heads collared, erased. There is also the iron gearing of the 
spit wm sate. 


Hoare, Modern Wilts, V., p. 6, says :-— 


‘In a small public-house in the village is a large and curious chimney 
piece decorated with shields of arms, &c., which probably once belonged 
to the adjacent Priory. It measures 7 feet by 2 feet 8 inches, and is 
carved out of one solid block of Portland stone.”’ 


As to Ivychurch (Modern Wilts, V., p. 187) he says :— 


“The conventual buildings of Ivy Church have entirely disappeared, 
and its site is occupied by a modern house which belongs to the Earl of 
Radnor. In the house are two little statues.” <A plate of the two statues 
and the Green Dragon fireplace is given. 


27 


WINTERSLOW CHURCH RECKONINGS, 
1542—1661. 


By the Rev. W. SymonDs. 


ComMENcING 33 Henry VIII. the Winterslow reckonings atford 
great variety of interest. The wardens of “Al Seyntes p’yssche — 
churche” include among “recyttes” the profits of Whitsun-ales, 
Cock-shies at Easter, and May-day sports, the hire and sale of 
bullocks and sheep with their skins, fleeces, and wool; fees for 
burials in the Church and for bell ringing, knells, &c.; gifts and 
bequests in kind and money; the sale of goods, chips, old bell 
ropes, &c. (including much spoil of Church goods, temp. Edw. VI. 
and Elizabeth). Among their “chargis” and “layynges forthe for 
the churche” are, roof shingles (home-made), repair and furniture 
of bells, glazing windows; ritual accessories, and elements for Holy 
Communion, and, till 1558, oil and tapers; washing “ y° churche 
geyre”; repair of “setys” and other furniture; making y* churche 
boke,” register books and transcripts; Cathedral dues, Smoke 
farthings, visitation fees and dinners, bills of presentment, &c. ; 
and (from about 1620) Gaol and Marshalsea money, and contri- 
butions to travellers, mainly Irish people, but including “a frinch 
prist.” 

The writing of volume I. is excellent, the parchment fine, the 
ink clear, and the figures well formed. It deteriorates towards 
the close. The entries for 1612—14 are now missing, they would 
naturally occur between the pages now numbered 148 and 149. 

Until 1602 the reckoning was made in the autumn near the 
time of the patronal festival of All Saints. 


I.—DEALINGS WITH LivE Stock. 


The wardens, being destitute of any fabric fund in land or house 
_ property, occasionally received gifts and legacies of sheep and 


28 Winterslow Church Reckonings, 1542—1661. 


bullocks, and occasionally purchased sheep, making their hire and 
sale, and the sale of their skins or fleeces a source of profit. This 
must have given them much trouble. The practice declined after 
the close of the sixteenth century. Here are a few specimens of 
such entries :— 


p. 1. 1542. R’ of Roberd Webe for a cow 
R’ of Thom’s vyncent for a cow 
hyre 
R’ for a calv’s skyn ij? 
R’ for a bolocks skyn iiij¢ 
R’ for ij kebbs solde — - ijs xj 
p. 3. 1548. to the p’son for the tethyng of a calfe iiij4 
to lake for wy[n]teryng of on ew shepe v@ 
p. 5. Receyvyd for iiij calvs —— xij® iij 
R’ for a cow sold —— xiiijs 
R’ for a shepe sold ij® viij4 
p. 8. 1544. Receyvyd for xx" ' of wooll of thys yer* 
shorne at mydsom' last past xs 
R’ for a shepe skyn sold ij? 
je, for tethyng of the lams ij? 
p. 11. 1546. for the someryng of a cow 
that was sold at lamas feyre 
for caryage of the cow to lamas feyre vj? 
for the lese of ij wethers to W™ vyncent vj4 
p. 12. for getheryng the shepe to gether iiij4 


xvjt 


p. 18. 1549. R’ of John Ockeborne for the hyre of iiij kyne at 
ij* ilij? the cow hyre by the yere vij® 
p. 28. 1555. I' going to wylton fayer iiij? 
p- 29. 1556. yreceyved of thomas payne for a flyys of woolle xvj4 
p. 31. for tow olde ews iilj 
for ten pownd of woulle vij® vj? 
p. 59. 1567. too teggs sold for xij? of money and one ewe. 
p. 66. 1569. It’ that margaret strugnel hath in her kepyng on ewe 
geven and bequested by her husband edward strugnel 
It’ that there ys also xx ewys in the kepyng of nycholas 
story of salsbery payeng for them yerly —— x°® 
p. 105. 1584. It’ yt is agreed by the consent of the whole p’yche that the new 
churche wardens shall w' the church stocke bye a skore 
of ewes by the feast of St mychell next 
p. 137. [?1607] Receved of Jhon best for iij ship for two yeres —— ij 
p. 157. 1616. The stock remayneing to the Church is fower sheepe & ij yeere 
- (2? ewes) in the hands of W™ Beste & John Best & they doe 
paie iiij4 a yeere for evre sheepe by the yeare & W™ Beste 
hathe paid for this yeare & John is behind. 


By the Rev. W. Symonds. 29 


I1.—CuurcH- ALES. 


The Church-ale at Winterslow was called the “Kyng-ale,” the 
Church-house, where it was held, the “ Kyng-house.” 


p. 83. 1575-6. It’ payed to hugh pryce for 


makynge cleane the Kyng house ix? 


It is once only referred to as the “ Church-ale”’ :— 


p. 43. 


1562. The chardges for the church ale 


There are traces of special officers :— 


p. 17. 1548. 


Receytes 
R’ of Gyles thistelthaw’te 
& John benet mite iiij? 
mu dayes stuardes 


p. 141. 1610. The stewards chosen by 


the p’ishe the xv" 
daie of Aprill 1610 for the 
collecting & gathering of the 
monie towards the White 
mundaies Dinner & such 
other uses as shalbe thoughte 
fitté& in such mann’ & order 
as shalbe Agreed uppon by 
the whole p’ish sett Downe 
in writting under their 
hands 

Will’m Grenewood 

Thomas Man 


The earliest “ales” here recorded were on a very humble scale 
with correspondingly small profits, Im 1542, 1543, and 1544-5 
there is no trace of any other provision than ale and music, as for 


instance :— 
p. 1. 
p. 2 
p. 5. 1543. 
p. 8 


1542. It’m freye clere by the kynge ale the 


yere above sayd 


It’m a vyrkyn of bere 
It'm to the mynstrell—— ———viij4 
It’m for saforne to the kynge ale ij4 


Xxiij§ 


xit 


It’m gaynyd clere for the 
churche at the kynge ale —— xiij$ 


In 1544-5 only 15s. 4d. was gained. A bushel of malt that 


30 


. 12. 
. 13. 


. 25. 


. 27. 
28. 


. 29, 


. 3l. 


. 36. 
. 40. 
. 43. 


. 45. 
. 46-7, 


1553. It’m for the kyng ale 


1557. It’ for y° mynstrell & for the besome 


Winterslow Church Reckonings, 1542—1661. 


remained unused was sold for 12d. In 1546 the wardens 
supported the kyng-ale in the neighbouring parish of 
Dean to the extent of 2d. Their own ale produced 
16s. 2d. During the reign of Edward VI. the custom 
seems to have fallen into abeyance, but in 1553 a sub- 
stantial dinner made it more profitable :— 

xliij® viij4 [a clear receipt] 


chargis 
It’m for a cauffe iij® ij¢ 
It’m for a shepe iiij® vj? 
It’m wheat & malt ijs x? 
It’m for chese xvjt 
It’ for q**z mutton xiiij? 
It’ spyces —— vij? ob. 
It’ for bruing viij4 


In 1555 the profit was 53s. 2d., when there was provided 
wheat, malt, a sheep, a calf, a loin of mutton, another of 
veal, half a sheep, cheese, butter, spices, and flour, “ wood 
to bake & brue”; and the “mynstrell” received 2s. 8d. 

The profits continue to increase, in 1556 £3 15s., when for 
the first time “y* besome uppon Wytmonday ” is men- 
tioned as costing 6d. Later we have :— 


xiij4, 


Anys Harding seems to have been the cook on these 
occasions. She only had 2d. in 1556, but at the “ Kyng- 
kale” of 1557 she was raised to 12d. when the profit was 
£3 17s.9d. In 1559 £3 19s. 9d. was made, in 1561 
£4 17s.10d., and the wardens spent 4s. 6d. at the kyng- 
ale in the neighbouring parish of Boscombe. In 1562 the 
principle of association was successfully adopted with 
other parishes with a clear profit of £6 17s. 2d., including 
Idmiston 41s. 2d., East Titherley 20s., Farley 26s. 87., 
West Titherley 15s., Hast Dean 5s., Winterslow 26s. 2d. 
besides 3s. 2d. ‘‘receyved after.” 


In 1563 “ morys-gere ”’ was hired as an additional attraction 


when £3 17s. 2d.resulted, the poor “coke” only getting 2d., 
and the wardens spent 3s. 10d. at “ tetherly kyng alle.” 


By the Rev. W. Symonds. ; 31 


p.49. In 1564 7s. 6d. was spent at “ Winterborne kynkale” and 


p- 51. 


p. 55—57. 


p. 63—5. 


p. 67. In 
p- 69. In 


p. 75—7. 


2s. at “Pytton kyngale,” while £6 10s. 3d. was netted for 
Winterslow, of which Idmiston gave 30s., Dean 30s., 
Winterborn 26s. 8d., Grimstead 11s.4d., Farley and Pitton 
15s. 6d., “ij of salsbery ijs.”’ and Winterslow 14s. 9d. 
“hire of the vessel xijd.” is a feature in the charges for 
1566, when £4 2s. 9d. was made, to which Grimstead 
contributed 7s. 2d., Idmiston 36s. 5d., and Winterslow 
37s. 9d., besides 1s. from Giles Thistlethwayte and 5d. 
from “mestres purdei.” 
The “kyng-alle” of 1568 brought a profit of £6 Os. 8d., 
when the charges included “ otemele vd.,” “thre pound 
of candles ixd., “a payre cords iijd.,” “the heyre of too 
garnys of vessell xvjd.,” “for the [? vynnters] ijs.,” besides 
a sum of 6d. “payed to a woman to help us.” 
the same year there was “layd out at tetherly kyngale 
is. vjd.” 
1569 £3 11s. 5d., and in 1572 £7 19s. 2d. are the profits, 
but the charges are not entered. 
£3 12s. resulted from a similar feast in 1573, of which 
“meddle wynterborne ” gave 1ds., “ Wynterborne” 8s.10d. 
“our owne paryche and other straungers 48s. 2d.,” morys 
dancing and minstrells being among the attractions. 


p- 78. In 1574 there was “layd out at boscome & at Wynterborne 


p: 79. 


xvjd.,” while at Winterslow besides the “mynstrell” & — 
the “morys gere,” a drum-player was engaged for 2s. 8d., 
and another item of interest is “Spencer the taberer too 
dayes vjs. viijd.,” the profits amounting to £5 17s. 6d., of 
which Boscombe gave 21s. 2d., Idmiston, 34s, 6d., Winter- 
bourn, 20s., “kepers of the parke (Clarendon) ” 6s. 3d., 
Pitton and Farley, 4s. 5d., Salisbury, 2s. 6d., and “wyn- 
terstlo” 28s. 8d. 


The following is a literal transcript of the items for 1575 :— 


| p. 83. 


1575 Costs for the Kyngale 
It’ for a lood of wod —xyj? 
It’ for the caryage of a lood of wod 


32 


p. 84. 


Winterslow Church Reckonings, 1542—1661. 


from buckold & for caryage of 
hedgwod owt of m" gylls drove! 
—_ —_—__—-————_ xviij! 
It’ for fellyng and haulyng of the 
same wode ij? 
It’ payed to the mynsterells for may 


day ——— ——— iijs 
It’ for half a quarter of mault 

—_—_ vs yj 
It’ for foure buschells of wheat and 

a pecke ——xijs j? 
It’ for a calffe — ae 
It’ for too scheppe xij vj2 


It’ for a quarter of muttun 


—— — — —— xij? 
It’ for peper & safron = xj 
It’ for otmeell & salt vj? 
It’ for corants & Resons xvij* 


It’ payed to the mynstrells for 
wytsonday & trynytye sonday 
—— ix’ 
payed to the drum player iij> x4 
It’ payed for a garnysch of vessell 
=i xd 


It’ payed to hugh pryce for 
makyng cleane the Kynghouse ix? 


It’ for chesse ijs vj 
It’ for hoppes & butter xliij? 
It’ for vynyger inj? 
It’ payed to the mynstrells 
at wynterborne ijs 
sm iiji xs ix4 
R’ at the kyngale of the 
paryche of wynterstlo 
— xliiij® x? 
R’ of wynterborne —— xxiij® 
R’ of porton Xxjé 
R’ of edmuston xiijs ij4 
R’ of Boscome vj® viij4 
R’ of the parych of deane 
ile it 
R’ of salsbery men ij: 


R’ for too schepe skynnes 
& a calfe skynne ———— iijs. x4 


1 Mr. Gyles Thistlethwayte. 


By the Rev. W. Symonds. 33 


R’ of more straungers 
x4 ob 


R’ of alyxsander Webe 
for throwyng at kokes 


ij 
sm yvj!' v? ob 


The particulars of other ales are entered for the years 1577, 1579, 
1580, 1584, 1589, 1590, 1592, and 1598, on pages 89, 91-2, 95-6, 
| 107, 114—16, 127-8. The last but one recorded ale, in 1598, was 
| on quite a large scale, so that there was paid “To the Couke ij* to 
| marye Hewlett—xij*.,” and among the expenses we find “for our 
Coopes—iij’.” The total takings amounted to £13 1s.2d. The 
| first church rate was collected in the year 1600 (p. 131), at 14d. a 
yardland, which seems to have extinguished the custom of holding 
| church ales in Winterslow, and thereafter, except for the election 
lof “White mu[n]|daies Stewards” in 1610 (p. 141), we read only 
jonce more of the merry meal with its former attractions, the 
minstrels, the drum player, or the taberer, viz.,in 1602 (p. 135), 
“Gayned clearlie by the kingale—vij" —vij*.” 


II1.— BEQUESTS AND GIFTS. 


. 5. 1548. a schepe whyche Jon batt’s wytfe gafe to the Churche exe 
. 6. 1544. Will’m Webe when so ev’ the Churche end schalbe new 

| repayryd 1ij® iiij4 
. 7. 1545. R” of John a Nashe for hys gyft to the Churche xij? 


518% “4 R’ of Will’m more for a Cow that was hys fathers bequest 
_—- xiij® iij4 
hay » Robert benetts wyfe for hys gyft to the Churche ijs 
p.13. 1546. R’ of John Jamys for hys wyvys gyft to the Churche—xij4 


p.15. 1547. Receyvyd of John Arnold for a shepe that was hys wyvys 


gytt -— xxd 

> aA R’ of Alexand' bassat for a shepe that hys father gave to the 
Churche = —= xvjt 

p. 238. 1552. of John Arnold’s bequest ——_——_—— —— iiijt 
tp. 27. 1555. the bequest of mother ffirye ————-————__——_ xij? 
p. 39, 41. 1561. the bequest of Rychard payne —_—— ij iiij4 


Wp. 65. 1568. one ewe that Jhone strugnell of pytton dyd gyve to the church 


—————— iij iiij4 
. 77. 1573. R’ of gylles yngram that his mother dyd gyve vj 
jp. 86. 1576. R’ of elyzabeth hayse one ewe scheppe geven by her husband 
wyllyam hayse & in the hands of mychaell newman payyng 
by the yere vj2 
VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXI. D 


34 Winterslow Church Reckonings, 1542—1661. 


p. 92. 1580. R’ of Robard Arnold geve[n] by his mother vj? 
112. 1587. of Jhon benet . . . y' hys father dyd geeve ————xij‘ 
114, 1589. Richard Walter gave unto the Churche —————_—_ xij? 
115. 5 Robert Paine gave unto the Churche ——_——__— xij@ 
117. 1593. Item geven by russell ——_—_—— _ yj} viij* 

D > I. geven by John webbe —— --— —— xij! 
125. 1596. Received of Robert Stanbe ane the maintinance of the 

9 i Bs », Will luam Joneis vj? greate bell 

i 99 I’m margery chakrete gave to the church — xvjt 
A As I’m John Whit gave to the church —_——_ —— iiijt 

Ae a It’m Alse prouten gave to the church —————_ —_—_———__jjij 
129. 1599. Inprimis of Christofer Still his gifte ——____—— yj; viij# 
131. 1600. geven by Margaret Newman — xij4 

F a geven by Agnes Paine ——— —_—__ —____ —_ xjj 
135. 1602. It’m of m* Robert Stanesbe —vs 


138. 1608. Receyved iij’ gyven to the Cinmnane 5 Lawrence hayes deceased. 
i % of thomas manthel his sister gave to the chureh ————— xij 
148. 1610. Receaved vjs viij* given to the Church by Rowland Weste 

ral _ Receaved xij* given to the Church by Rob’te Lake 


6 oe Receaved xij? given to the Church by Henry Greate 

Ks 90 Receaved vj? given to the Church by Rob’te Arnole 

y, iijs iiij* given to the Churche by Walter Baffe Deceased 

145-6. "1611. i 

146. 1611. given to the Church by Phillip Keante — iijs iiij* 
It’? marie Baugh ——-—_-——_—__—__- —_________-_ jj 


ns) fs) Wee) Reh Pel ase el Mel eh hed ie itc) lish iced ola) woh leek tebe tee) totic lich ie: 


b) tee 
148. 1612. given by Alex: Thistlethwayte Esqr at the accompt to the 
Church ——. 
. 149. 1615. Geven by John Baugh — M——W—-—_—_ iiij? 
162. 1619. Reseved of Margre web tulpence [? 12°] that her husband gave 
to the curce 
.172. 1621. Receved of Giles Greenwoode w" his father gave to the 
Church iijs 
176. 1624. It’ of Stephen Halle given by his mother’s will to the Church ijs 
230. 1640. rec’ of Henry Dench a legacye of Mary Walter 1s 64 
5 »  alegacye [of Alexander Uhistlethwayte) 3° 4% 
249, Mr. Allexander Thistlethwayte Esq (windows) 55. 0 
260. 1657. £20 given to the poor “by M* Mumpessons”’ 


—_—— 


a Se 


SS 


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rehcch Neh leh he 


After the institution of the church rate there grew up a custom 
of contributing special offerings for the elements of bread and wine 
used at the Holy Communion :— 


p. 142. 1610. Rec’ of the Comunicants of Weston js ij4 
Ree’ of the Comunicants in midleton & Easton vijs j4 


1 Kor the special gifts im connection with the Holy Communion see below. 


By the Rev. W. Symonds. 35 


. 145. 1611. Imprimis received of Sir Hinrie St Barbe and M* Zouche 
- for receiving the Comunion the first Sundayes of August 


the first of September & the first of October — -xviij® 

45 si Ii’ received of m™ Nicholas Eley the vj'= dav of October given 
toward the monthlie comunions ——— iiys 

sh a It’ received: of m' Nicholas Eleye given toward the monthlie 
communions —— — — ij: 

petAGar It’ received fo[r] 155 Comunicants —-———-——. xij’ 
. 149, 1615. Rec’ of m* Elie to bie wine —— vj® viij4 
6 »  ffor the Comunicants in Weston—— —_—_——-yj’ vy 

> es » for the Comunicants in midleton & Kaston———— v® yiij? 
. 158. 1617. Rec’ of the widowe Baffe towardes bread & wine —iiij4 


. 185. 1628. It’m rec’ of m* Parson Hlye for bread & wyne at two sev’all 
tymes —————___—_ ——— __— _________ iis ixd 


A gift of Wm. Best towards Good Friday bread occurs :— 


! . 191. 1630. Receved of William Best for good friday bread viij4 
. 194, 1631. Rec’ of Wm Best towards the dole bread given on good firiday 
—_ . — —-  — — — ii? 

921. 1637. Received of William best for good friday bread —— viij4 


Payments for this purpose were made every year by the wardens, 
1S :— 


. 3, 1543. It’ for bred on good fryday xiiij* 


but the usual amount was 22d. 


[William Best of Farley eventually left a wether sheep worth 
3s. 4d. towards the dole, and this sheep was exchanged by Mr. 
fohn Ely for a rent charge of 8d. a year in 1728, the evidences 
\f which are still preserved in the parish chest. ] 
| Several special gifts towards the bells will be found later under 
he heading of Bells. 


TV.—CuerGy, SERVICES, AND THEIR ADJUNCTS. 


| 
| The references to clergy are not numerous, apart from the pay- 
ent of tithes on cattle to the parson (unnamed), and of fees at 
€ visitations of unnamed bishops and archdeacons. The Rectors 
Winterslow are not mentioned by name until the time of Rev. 


Jicholas Ely, Rector 1608--1634. 


D 2 


36 Winterslow Church Reckonings, 1642—1661. 


p. 19. 1549. It’m payed for the Redemyng of the Chalyce whyche ff[ather ] 
peter conveyed beynge Curat of Wynt’slew —— xxxiij® ilij¢ 
p. 20. 1550. It’m for wrytyng of certeyn bills, to ff/ather] myghell [ Michael] 


iiij4 
p. 22. 1551. 'In p’m’s payed to Ric’ hollond to the use of ff [ather ] Chaundeler 
for Whytson mony —————_—_____ ———_ jij iiij# 


p. 25. 1553. It’ to ff[ather] beckwyth 
p.80. 1556. It’ y' ff[ather] Rychard had for wrytyng & makyng of the 
church boke ——————__—__—_ ——_____—__ --___ viijé 


jo 


Mention has already been made of the annual gifts of Rev. 
Nicholas Elye which are entered 1610—1632 (pp. 145—199). The 
name of (Rev.) John Carter first occurs 1656 (p. 259). In April 
1659 he is entered as “John Carter, Rectour” (p. 261). He was 
not instituted till 1661. 


The following entries refer to Church services and accessories :— 


p. 1. 1542. It’m R’ of Roberd Web . . . makyng of the trendyll xij. . 
fa ema layd owt for the trendyll ———— iij 
aah as It’m payed for a quart of oyle & a glase 
at as It’m for dyryge & mase — 


Sree ag It’m for lampe oyle ee SS 
Prat It’m for John payn’s diryge of mydylton iiij®. ix 
na 0 It’m for lyght to lyght the candls ———__—_—___—___—_j# 


5) It’m payyd to prynce for makyng of all the churche lyghtsvij° ij‘ 
p. 3. 1548. a quart of lampe oyle vs 
p 4 ,, for vocy’s lyght —— 

Rane a to thom’s prynce for makyng of ye Churche lyghts 


ee ee 


vii 


ro nae a quart of lampe oyle —— — re 

pie Eee for the hole chargs of the dyrgs ————_-—__——_-——_ |? y*] v° 
p. 9. 1544-5. a quart of oyle agaynst Crystemas ——__——-——__—_-yjf 

ee 08 payyd to the byshop for haloyng of ij kerchyffis —— 

Se sys a quart of oyle —— — — —— vy" of 


Rae ie to thom’s prynce for makyng of the Churche lyghts —— 
ae thn quart of oyle agaynst mychelm* last 
p. 10. [? 1545]. ij bz of malt for John payns durgs 
apes ij bz of whet for John payns durgs 


—— ——— itlijs viij® | 


Sass for Chese to the said durgs == me es 
Srna to the p’son for dirige & mase & [corps |—--————- —— 
ie 5 for mekyng of the maydes lyght —~——-—_—_- —_—__——_jjj 


so tes to y* p’son for the bed[e] Rolle ———————____—___——_ 


1 An obligatory offering of 3s. 4d. made every year ‘‘to the Prebendary 9 
ou’ lady Churche,” [p. 20] to “‘ the great church at Sarum” [p. 112]; itt 
also termed Penticost (Pentical, Pentiall) Mony. 


” 
27. 1555. 


By the Rev. W. Symonds. 37 


. 11. [? 1546]. for the bedro . ..———-—___—_-_________ 
the wax makyng beforre ester ——_—_—_— xviij? 
on’ gobyll of ale to John payns dirige ————— xij‘ 
for tapers ———-—_ — —_—_— ——— ijt 
for dirige ——_-—— ij? 
for the mase ————_- —_—____-_—______ _____________j# 
for the mayden’s lyght ———_—_——_—. iij? 
for a peyre of vestements - ——_—_—— xls 


bred to John payns dyryge ————- ————_ ——__—__ ——- ij 
chese for the same—— 


——— ———__—_—__—_— xij! 


a quart of oyle — —_— ———_ vi 
payed for the bed Rowle for thys yere —————-——_——-viij 
for ij alt* clothes bowght —--———__—___—_—_—_-+—_ ji} iiij 
for makyng of them eS ij? 
mendyng of the Surplyse ———— ———_—- -—__ ——_ if 
_ for meltyng of the wax————-_——___—____—___—__-——-iij 


for a p’cession ——— 
makyng of the Inve[n]torie & delyv’yng of the same & other 
charges ——— iij? vj? 


the fonte tap [er |--— ——_ —__—__ -—_—_. iij4 
for a booke of the Comunion —-—-———_ > viij? 
Receyvyd for 1xj of wax at vj* ob the li XXxij® x? 


Itm for the Redemyng of the Chalyce, whyche [&c] xxxiij* iiij* 
payed for the pullyng downe of the allters & Ryddyng of the 
Churche xxé 


Costs :—Imp’m’s for the payntyng of a clothe to hang a crose 
the Chu’ch —-——_ —_ —_—— iij iiij4 
for a q’ter of lyme ———-———__——__—____-________ ij 
[Ree.] for vj old ckerchyffs iiij* 

00 for a pully iiij; for a wyer ij’; for a lante horne vilj* 

Fy for olde Ierne ix*; for the payntyd herse clothe-— i}* 
3 for on’ bell ij4; for a nother bell ij4; for a peyre of 
bed[e]s ——————__ —__—__—_—_— yj; 

for a bottom of a sence [censer] ij2 

Charg’ s:—for the boke of Comyn p’er —— viij® 


byndyng & helyng of y* byble ——--—— iij* 
a paraphrase of erasm’s -——— ——xi] 
a salt boke [? psalter] & lasyng xvi 


bred & wyne for the Comunyon for the hole yore 


jij iii 

on’ Inventory ————_—____—___ xij 

a nother Inventory — xij? 
for the pascall & fonte tapre — ij* vj? 
frankensence ———_— —_--——_ ie 
a lyne ———— i 
smokefarthyngs - ———<—____—____ —__._—- jij iiij4 
making the aulters-——— — — ——_____—___-_____—— iii 


me[n|ding the Cruetts —-——-——_-—_________—- vj 


38 Winterslow Church Reckonings, 1542—1661. 
p. 27. 1555. for a seare [a@ cere cloth | —— — ————_—__—_——_. Xvj? 
Ha 3 for the censoure —— xix 
» 9, the oyle vatte S$  —__ —_ —— Ij iit 
7 7 naylis for the Rode (ro0d] ——— —_— —_ j* ob 
4 5 payntyng marye & Jhon — — ———_—_— —vilj 
Dp 2S-cnees the paschall & va’testap’ [ font-taper ] —_—— — ij ixt 
3 i a lyne for the pyxe ———————— —_ —_—_——_. ie 
Bs aA smokefarthyngs ——__—__-—__—__-___—_____ jij iiij4 
p. 80. 1556. for two candellstycks —_—__—__—_—___—__ jj iiij¢ 
3 » a portus boke [breviary] —_—_— ——_—— xs 
3 » a[? berclaw] for the pex & y° tassells ——_ ——_——xx!t 
40 »  y° pascawll & y® vant taper —_—_———_. ij® vj? 
4 ay francinncens ——-—— —— — —__- i 
50 »  & paxe a SS SS —_— —yj% 
5a »  & lyne cord ————_ ——_—_— ij? 
i » a lantern —_ —_— ixd 
3 if for makyng of y° hole in y° aulter vj? 
< », tor y° locke & jemose for the boxe in the aulter —————-——x? 
3 » mendyng of the banors & the stremers - iiij* 
iy a for the lampe —_————_— —_ —__——_ —____ ijs 
p- 31. ,, for mendyng of the best surples— —t—— ——_—— ij? 
% » two naylls for the lampe ———_—-——_—_—_— ij! 
3 » for clothe for the Aulter ———t——————————.___jjjs ij 
a HH for payntyng of the same clothe ———————_——__-——_-xijiiij 
a »,  irane’ncens ——————_——_——___——_—_—_. —__-—_______j 
“a », the paschall & y* vant taper ————————_—__—__________xyl 
ve » a seve for the holy bred ——_-—_——_——_-—\+_-_+_-____ jj 
i » lamp oylle & for a bottell —_-——-——__—__—__—___—___ yj 
Fe »  settyng up of the lampe ————~ ———-—____—___. vil 
p. 32. ,, makyng a surples for the clark & a head clothe for the albe iiij* 
, 1557. francinncens == —- io 
~ »  lampe oylle ——————_—_ —_ —_—__—____——_.___ijjij 
) waxe for y° pascall ——_— xx! 
p. 35. .? 1558- 59]. francinncens an 
5 5 makyng of the pascall & the vant taper xiiij* 
es ss payd for too boks —_—__—_—___—_—- jiij* vj! 
* . lampe oylle —_—. iija 
a fn It’ for takyng downe of the allters — xij? 
hi es for the table—  — —————_ jj iif" 
ip for a fole stole [ fwld stool or litany desk, iiij@ 
p. 38. 1560. a byble and a parapheres [ paraphrase of Erasmus] xix 
» » } for bred & wyne & for a bottel xx? ob 
p. 40. [Entries on p. 40 show that the interior of the Church was much 


pulled about and painted. | 


1 The entries for bread and wine are so numerous that all the rest are her 
omitted. See under Gifts for the special offerings made by the Rector and 
Communicants for this purpose. 


” 


peli, 1594, 
|p. 128. 1595. 


| ip. 132. 1600. 


p. 129. 1599. 


By the Rev. W. Symonds. 39 


for alle the worke that Wyllyam did abowght the Rod lofft xs ij" 
nayls for the same worke 


p. 43. 1562. [Rec.] for a holy water pot (sold) ————-——— ij. 
p. 46. 1563. [Paid] for a carpet clothe ———————_______—_ 7’ ij 
p. 55. 1566. Reperacion of the font —_—____—__—___ ——_ xj 
p. 59. 1567. It’ for holand for a surplus ————_— —_—_—.-—_xil$ 
Ps 3 makyne off the surplus ijs a 
p. 60 » for a tablement — ————_—_—_—__ ——_____ xij 
| p. 63. 1568. It’ for holond for to me{n]d the surpleces — iiijs 
As »  Mmendyng the surples iiij? 
p. 68. 1569. [In 1569 after the wardens had been cited before ‘‘ the quene’s 
vysyters” further plundering seems to have taken place and 
the following goods were sold :— 

Receyved for brasse & coper —_-—_—— vjs 
Receyved of anys hayse for lynyn clothes iij® vj? 
Receyved of Jamys lake for the pexe viij? 
R’ for more lynen gere —————_——___ —___—__— xj? 
R’ for lynen eee x 
pe aoe 1574. Costs:—It’ the commandements & on’ elle of canvas ——xx¢ 

p- 85,[?1576]. for a boke of artycles———— —-——————_-—___—__yj! 
3 », ‘or the exchaunge of the cup —————_——__—_-—ij iiij* 
rf » tor a boke of servyce & a homily boke————-——_--—_-x' jij 
Kn 5, for the Injunctyons—————— ——__ ——_—_ ——____ iii 
p. 99. 1581. It’ that we spent when we sold the chalyce — ilij? 
p- 100. ,, MR for a chalyce that was sold ——— xlvs 
Ri ee ,» J’ of m' alyxander thystelthawyt for a cope —— Xxx 
p. 103. 1584. mendyng of the surples —-—_—— — —ij? 
A , waschyng of the church clothes —————_——__—_-—_______xl 
p. 106. ,,  byndyng the byble— — —__—_— —-—\—_————_ jj} iiij¢ 
p. 107. ,, RR for an olde surplis —_—_—_— ij ij? 
p. 108. 1585. a loke and a peare of Iernes for a coffer xiiij? 
p. 109. ,, a boke of comon prayer — —_—_—_—— iij§ 
p. 112. 1588. a boke of common prayer —— —--—__ ——_ —— _ ij}; viij* 
a » a borde clothe-— —_— —_—__——_. ——_-yj iiij¢ 
» 1 books of prayer ——— ——— —_______—_________yjj 
p. 114. 15-16. 1588-9. smoke farthings. ———— t-+_——_ jj}; iiiij* 
p. 118. 1598. booke of prayers for the quenes ma"*s [ blank] ——— viij? 


smoke farthings —--——- —— jij ij? 
the booke of Articles. ———-—_ —___ —_________ jj 
mendinge of the surplis 
[Ree*] for an olde bible booke —_—— 
{ Paid] for a bible — — — ——_.________-_ xxx 

for a register booke —————__—__—__ v* vy? 
mendinge of the surplise-— iiij* 
[Rec.] for one old surplice 
Item layd forth for y* surplesse ————_——_—+___—_ xxys 8! 
a homilye boocke —_—_-—___—_—_-—\— [? xvj°] 
y° queen’s Institutions ————— ——-___—_ [? wij?) 


40 


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ad PR eI 


SUS 


Sse UTE 


135. 
138. 
139. 
140. 


39 
147. 
” 
152. 
160. 
165. 
166. 


174. 


” 


175. 
177. 
178. 
179. 
182. 
184. 


1” 


186. 


. 199. 


. 201. 


204. 


. 206. 


219. 
223. 


p. 229. 


232, 
234, 


235. 


. 244, 
. 247. 


. 263. 


Winterslow Church Reckonings, 1542—1661. 


1602. to y° pariter for a prayer boke——————_—___yjl 
1608. thomas mane for y* mending of a comunion tabel - xijt 
» for a pulpit cloth ———— vj’ j? 
1609. [A great expenditure on lime to whitewash the Church, and 
on paint.| 
»  & pewter pott — ey 
1611. a bracket that Thomas man hath set up ——-——-———— ij 
, a Sstrake of Iron for the Pulpite [&c.] 
1615. ffor a newe Pulpitt———-—_—_________x xij j4 
1617. a boocke of comon prayer ————————__—_jjij* 


1618. Ite’ j homely booke in giles Ingram his costodie. 
1619. for a new flagon — iij® iiij* 
[? 1622] mending the church fladgin ij@ 
> a carpete clothe for the Chere owis - aene SE vij® 
1623. for changing the church fladgin —————_———______xyjjjj# 
1625. ij qt of muscadyne the firste Sundaye of June—— 
», ij bookes of the newe prayers to god for staye of the plague ij* 
», bread & wyne on Sheere Thursdaye [Thursday before Huster] 
1626. for a newe bible -— ——_ —— 80° 
1627. It’m layed out towards the full satisfacc’on of 1° for the great 
bible ———__-—_ —_—__—_.. —_—______ xXx* 
» rec’ for the old bible sold to Alex* Thistleth{ wayte]Esq' vj’ viij* 
1628. Item Paide for a breff of the statut of archari 
[? 1632] for plonckes bo’t of Thomas Lacke for to macke the 
polppit steares ———— 

» for a vant Line —————_——_——_—_ —_—_ 
1638. the booke of Recreac’on [? the notorious Book of Sports. | 
1634. the p’sentment of the decay of the writing of the tenn 

comandements 
1636. the bocke of the fast 1s 
1637. payd to the Smith for a peaer of geumiles for the comminen 
rayles for the dore to hang in is & ffor nailles ———— 28 04 


Pam Sunday 
1639. bread & wyne for | Shea leaning 


1640. Palme Sunday & Sheare Thursday 
1641. Layd out at the protestation, for a drinkeinge ——-————— 1* 


=a 


iijs 49 
vj? 


All Saints Day— a 9s 
: Shrof Sunday —_-——-——_—_____2, 6 
1642. Bread & wine upon Pao uniny = 2 2 eee wr 
Thursday before Haster — 
1647. It’m for the Dirictory ee 102 
1648. Bread & wine uppon Palme sondaye —_—. 4° 8¢ 
Briefs. 
[? 1661] (1) Milton Abbas, Dorset 5s 84 
(2) Ilmister, Somerset 6° 64 


(8) Walter Hughes, of Whateley, Oxon 3* 9% 


p. 264, 


SSS Sy 


POSS DDD 
=I 
ist) 


8. 
2—10. 1542—5. [The dirge of John Payn of Middleton] 
15. 
18. 
21. 


By the Rev. W. Symonds. 41 


(4) Little Melton, Norfolk 2° 04 
(5) City of Oxford 65 34 
(6) St Dunstans in the West 5s 0# 


V.—BURIALS IN THE CHURCH, AND MarriaGEs, &C. 


1544, R’of Robert benetts wyfe for hys buryall yn the Churche vj° viijt 


1547. Receyvyd of Richard Halle for John Stevyns knyll [knedZ] iiij? 
1549. R’ of John Bafe for the Ryngyng of the bells [? marriage|—ij* 
1550. [Ree.] of Jone thistyllthwayte for hir! husbonds lyying in the 

Church ———— ——_—_——_—___—_— —iij® iiij* 


. 1556. Rec’of Johne thystyllthawyt for a buryalle in the church vival 
. 1558. Ree’ of Wyllyam more for a buryall in the church — vj§ viij* 


. 1569-70. a knelle tor Jone Sammon——— vj2 
. 1572. a knelle for Margaret West, of Walap — vj? 
. 1573. a knelle of gylles yngram —— — iiij4 


96. 1580. R’ of mystresse Zuche [Zouche] for a knelle xij4 
99. 1581. It’ for parchment to make a boke for chrystenyng & buryyng 
& weddyng — -——— — viiit 
p. 100. ,, R’ of m‘ alyxander thystelthawyt for the buryall of hys mother 
— — aa 

p. 112. 1587. rec’ of Jhon benet for hys fathers buryng el viij? 
p. 125 

ie » m’ elicksander thiseltut gave to the buryal of his dafter iij® iiij? 
p. 129. 1599. the ringinge of goodwiefe bater’s knill — —xij* 

s » Rec’ of Mr. Bassett for his mariage —-—-———-———_——-yjj4 


» Rec’ of Richard Batt for his mariage ij¢ 


» fora register booke (Vol. I. of the Reg. begins 1596—8] v* vj* 


» tor the Covering of Christopher stile his grave —— —xyjt 
. 1600. for m* Olfeilds buriall in y° churche — — vj® viij? 
» for m* yonges knell ————_—__-—__—__ xij? 
» tor y° buryall of m' Stockman’s Childe ——_— ——— y* 
» tor Agnes yemens knell ——————— ——_—_______—__ xij 


p. 1384. 1601. rec’ of m* Punchington for y° buryall of his child in y° churche v* 
p. 188. 1608. [Lawrence heyes deceased] 
p. 143. 1610. [Walter Baffe Deceased] 
5 » Ree’ for two mariages —— — ————-—_—_____—______— ii 
p. 145. 1611. ree’ of William Pearce for his EL SCE eae oa 
p. 146. ,, rece’ for the buriall of marie Thistlethwayte in the Church vj viij* 
be » vec’ of William St[rJugnell for his mariage ——-—————ij® 
p. 149. 1615. Ree’ of m' Thistlethwait ffor the buriall of Tho: Peterson in 
the Church — —————— ————— yj viij* 
p. 155. 1616. for Covering of Petersonns grave—————__———_——-xiij4 
p. 158. 1617. Ree’ for the buriall of m: Henry Thistlethwaite ———vj; viij* 


1 The next entry shows that this was Giles Thistlethwayte. | 


42 Winterslow Church Reckonings, 1542—1661. 


p. 162. 1618. Reseved of m' maten of farley for the beriall of his chaild in 
the chureh ———————— ________________ jij iiij* 

Op 0% Item for Robart Poore mareg —————-—_——_—_ — — ij! 

p. 171. 1620. for the Buriall of Alexander Thistlethwayt in the Churcheyj‘viij* 
» >» for the buriall of Wm Gree[n ]woode in the churche — vjs viij* 

p. 185. 1628. !rec’ of m' John Good for buringe of a child in the Church 


named ———— Hrrington —— iijs iii? 
p. 188. 1629. Receved of m' Edward Thistlethwayt for burying of his childrie 

in the Church + 10: 
p. 194, 1632. Rec’ of m' Alexander Thistlethwayte th’elder for the buryall of 

his daughter Christian in the Chureh——————— iijs iiij4 
p. 205. 1633. Receaved of A bride for A Cok————44 : 


p. 228. 1639. rec’ of William Edwards for the burying of his wife & child x® 
51 rec’ of Gabriel Pile esq—x* 
” », rec’ of M' John Edwards for his father’s burial 6° 84 
p. 230. 1640. Rec’ of M" Peregr. Thistlethwayte for the burying of his wief 
in the church ———————_—____—_— —— vj° vj? 


” » ec’ of Edward Thistlethwayt for the burying of Alex. 10: 
Thistlethwayte his father & for a legacye of 3° 4¢— 


After 1640 no more of such entries occur. 


VI.—Cock-sHIESs, EASTER EGGs, AND MAYINGS. 


p. 1. 1542. It’m R’ for the cocke mony clere ———-——————— x[?*j 
R’ for eggs and gatheryng —_———_————— vit 
p. 13. 1547. In p’m’s for eggs gatheryd att ester 8 

53 a It’m for the coke att ester——_——— —_—_—__— —-___ = 

p. 28. 1555. It’ to the mynstrell on may day ——————————— jyiij® 
p. 80. 1556. It’ for ye mynstrell at may & Wytsontyd ————— iiij® viij? 
Peolae, It y' was gayned w' throyeng at the cocke ——-———— xyiij? 
4 ne It for egs —— —_—— xi 
p. 28. 1555. [Pazd] for iij cockys — ———__—_-——_—_—  xvij! 
p. 31. 1556. It’ payed to Rolond for y* mayyng ————_—__—-_—. yj 
p. 82. 1557. It’ y' was gayned w' y® cocke ————-———_——_ ——— xiii? 
p. 41. 1561. It’ for throwyng at the coke ———-_————-—-_—_——_-yii . . 
* a R’ for eggs ———— — —— ——————— ——_—_—_—— jij! 
p. 47. 1563. It’ for throyng at the cocke ——-—————____-__—_. — jij 
*, 5 It for throwyng at the cock——————-_————_— — ij iy" 

p. 51. 1564. R’ wt throwyng at the cocke ——————-——_— ——— jj yj 
p. 57. 1566. R’ for a cocke SS SS SS SS SS iiij4 
ss 4 R’ for on’ other cocke —————-——-——_—-_—_————- xyj! 
p. 59. 1567. [paid] for a cocke ———————-—-_—___________—__ y? 
jo, Gl, 5 It R’ wt throwyng at the coecks———— ——— ———— jij iij* 
p. 63. 1568. [Paid] for a cocke— —————— ——— ——_——_—_— —vi 
p. 65. ,,  R’ for throwyng at the cocke ———————————— jj ij 


1 This burial of an Errington is not in the register. 


by the Rev. W. Symonds. 43 


Similar entries oceur during the following years; the last re- 
corded is :— : 
p. 241. 1644-5, more receaved for a cocke att Ester 0. 01°. 84 


VII.—PEntTIcost Money TO THE CATHEDRAL. 


p. 9. 1544. It’ to ot lady Churche at whytson . . ——— ——iij* iiij4 
p. 12. 1546. payed to ow lady Churehe at Meteor ae —— ——_ — iij® i1ij* 
p. 19. 1549. It’m payed to o* mother Churche yn Sarum for a certyn dewty 
whyche ys dew to be payed at whyt mu’day for ij yeres past 
that ys to sey att iijs iiij4 by the yere ————_—_— vj® viij? 
p. 20. 1550, It’m payed to the p’bendary of owt lady Churche for whytson 
money for ij yeres at iij° iiij¢ the yere —————— vj® viij? 
p. 22. 1551. In p’m’s payed to Ric’ holand to the use of F. Chaundeler for 
whytson money —— ————_— —_—__—_—_— iij iiij¢ 
p- 23. 1552. to ow" lady Churche for whytscon offeryngs—— iij® iiij4 
p- 25. 1554. It’ for smoke farthyngs —————— — —— iijs ae 
p. 28. 1555. It’ smoketarthyngs—— ——_____________ iii} iiij@ 
p. 30. 1556. It’ that was payed to salsbery to our lady church iij® iii? 


Similar entries occur ye by year ; ‘the following are some later 


variations :— 

p. 112. 1587. ‘payd unto the great church at sarum ———-———-— iij® iiij* 
p. 114. 1588. smoke farthings ——————— ———_—_-—_—_____ jj iii? 
p. 115. 1589. smoke farthings —————-—-—-——~— ——-——_ — iij iiij¢ 
p. 151. 1615. ffor Pentecost monie——— ——__—_______—_ jij iiij 
p. 155. 1616. do do 

p. 188. 1629. lLayd out for the pentycos mony wich is———-—— —— 35 4? 
p. 203. 1633. pentiall money to our lady Church ——_-——-———_ -—- 3: 4¢ 
p. 281. 1640. Pentecet mony ————————_ —_—____________ — 3: 44 | 
p. 234. 1641. pinticall money ———_— —_ ——— ———_—— 3:4! 


VIII.—ALLocaTION oF CHURCH SITTINGS. 


On page 196, which is much torn, is recorded the grant by John 
(Davenant),Lord Bishop of Sarum,and his Chancellor,to Alexander 
Thistlethwayte the elder, gent. and Mary Baughe, widow, of a 
seat “gayned by throwinge them somewhat nearer together in the 
south side of the myddle Isle,’ which was situated behind the 
“seate or Pughe” of Gyles Ingram. The grant is dated 1631, 24th 
of March. 


44 Winterslow Church Reckonings, 1542—1661. 


The following order is entered on p. 207, next the accounts for 
1634 :— 


An order & diric’on by the Churchwardens of the places & by the order of 
Docter Line derichtion as foloeth 


Imprimes on the south syde of the Church agaynst the wall from the 
littel! Ile downe to the great? dore—vid/t in the upper most Roome next to 
the passage shall hereafter belonge unto A messe & halfe a yard lands lying 
in West Winterslowe nowe in the tennure of John King the second place for 
sitting there by the wall shall heare after be long to one halfe a year|[d] nowe 
in the tennuer [of] Thomas Lake 

It’m in the second seat being a seat for men it is ordered that the utter 
place next to the passag shall heareafter belong unt[o]A Messe & halfe a yard 
land in Hast Winterslow now in the tennue[r] of James ffeltham and that the 
second place next to the wal[l] shall hereafter belonge unto A Messe & yard 
land lyinge in West Winterslowe nowe in the tennue of John Webb 

It’mthe third seat for menit is ordered that the utter most p[lace] next to the 
passage there shall hereaf[ter] belonge unto A mass & half a yardla[nd] Lying 
in meddile Winterslow now in thfe]tenuer of Lucke Webb the second pl{ace] 
next to the wall shall hereafter be longe unto a mass teyne land lying meddel 
Winterslow in tenure of All[ex™] Numan 

Itm th . ... ff 4 seat for men it is ordered that the niioee ost place 
next to the passage ther shall belong unto a Co[te] & land lying in middell 
Winterslow (p. 208) nowe in the tennure of Henry Webb and the other place 
in that seat next to the wall shall hereafter be longe unto A Cote & teye land 
nowe in the tennure of mary Aman Widowe but Gyles Ingram is to have the 
saime presently 

It’m in the ffifte seat being a seat for men it is ordered that the utter most 
place next to the passage shall hereafter belong unto a Cote & land in Hast 
Winterslow nowe in the tennur of John Stone & the other place next to the 
wall shall here after belong unto a Cote & land nowe in the tenure of Will 
Judde the 6 seat John merch & Allex Arnoll the 7 seat Robbart Whit & 
Robbart Tynnam next the wall 

Imprimis one the south side of the bodye of the Church from the passag 
there & so downeward to the west and lowest passage vid/t in the uppermost — 
seat being a . . . seat for men it is ordered that the first place belong 
unto m™ Henry Edwards [? gent] the next to John Bafye® the 3 to m* 
Marchshall 8 John Redman Baufy for tow yeard Lands & 4 to John Redman 

It’m in the second seat being a seat for men it is ordered that the frist 
Rome of sitting in that seat shall hearafter belong unto a massage & one yard 
land & halfe in West Winterslowe now in the tenuer of Giles Ingram & the 
second of place of sitting in that seat is belong to Giles Grenwood 3 plase to 
Henry Dinch 4 place to m" whin but Rolling Dipe‘ is to hold the seat till 


1The south aisle. 2 The door under the tower. 
3 The names in italic are struck through. 
* Rowland Deepe is meant. 


By the Rev. W. Symonds. 45 


m!' whitat hav suit to a 1 ho[u|se & then he is to pay Rolen Dip a game’ or 
els Dipisto . . . hold it,still til he be p4 (p. 209) 

It’m in the Third seat being a seat for weemen it is ordered that the frist 
Rome in that seat shall hearafter Remayne tow 2 yard land & an half lying 
in West Winterslowe nowe in the tennuer of Symon Clifford Esqer or of his 
tennant . the 2 plase to Johu Thistelwayt Esqur the 3 plase to one yard land 
in Est Winter slow Allex Ingram the 4 place Thomas Best 

It’m it is ordered the 4 seat one the Right hand agaynst the Church piller 
shall herafier belonge unto A mess: & one yea’d land & [a] half a yard of 
perdys? all liing in West Winterslo nowe in the tenuer of Giles Ingram 

Ii’m in the ffift seat being a seat for wemen It is ordered that the frist & 
uppermost place in that seat shall hereafter belong unto a Cote land liyng in 
middele Winterslowe nowe in the tenure of John Eyeres . & the second place 
fer settinge in that seat shall hereafter belong unto a mess: & half a yard 
Land nowe in the tenuer of John King. And the Third place for sitting shall 
hereafter belong unto a Cote lying in West winterslow nowe in the tenuer of 
John John Eyeres & the ffower place for seting in that seat shall here after 
be long unto John Best Best James Lacke’ 

The 6 seatte being a seate for woman It is ordered that the first in that sete 
shall belong Thomas Lake & to Richard Ingram . 3 to William Ingram 4 to 
William Judde of medlto’ 

(p. 210). It’m one the North syde next unto the body of the Church from 
the passage ther that lyet between the great Pewes or the ffirst seat being 
next below the sayd passage being a seat for men Jt is ordered that the place 
of sitting in that seat next unto the body of the Church shall hereafter belong 
unto A Message & yard land lying in myddle Winterslow nowe in the tenuer 
of Allexand: Thistlethwayt & the next place of seting in that sete shall here- 
after belonge unto Two yard land & half lying in West Winterslowe nowe in 
the tener of Syman Clifford Esquer or his tennent the 3 place Edward 
Thistlethwayt is to have it duering his fathers liefe and after & is to hold the 
seat to he & his assigens untill he hath the mony he Layd out for the seat . the 
4 place shall belong unto two yard Land Lying in Wist Winterslow in the 
tener of John Thistlethwayte Eisqu’ or his tenant 

It’m the 2 seat being alsoe a seat for men It is ordered that the frist Rome 
oi seting belong unto A Mess: & yardland lying in Est Winterslow now in 
tenuer of Robbart Bennet & the second place in that sete shall hearafter 
belong two yard Land Liyling in meddell Winters]: in the tenuar of Will: 
Parsons the 3 seat place of seting in that seat shall be long unto A mess: & 
a yard Land in Wist Winterslo in the tennuer of William Best 4 place to 
John Walter in meddell Winterslow 

(p. 211.) It’'m in the Third seat there adjoyning to the pulpitt being a 
little seat & for a woman It is ordered that the same seat shall hereafter 
belonge unto A messauge & yard land & half lying in Winterslow in the 
tenure of Henry Edwards gentleman by the [ blank] 


1 Again ? 
2 Purdey: name struck through. 
3 Struck out. 


46 Winterslow Church Reckonings, 1542—1661. 


It’'m the ffowerth seat ther be lowe the pulpitt being a seat for weemen It 
is that the same seat shall heareafter belong unto a messauge and 2 yard 
lands lying midel winterslow in the tennur of Allex Thistlethwayt 

It’m in the fflft seat being a seate for weman It is ordered that the first 
place wedow! A man the next place to Allex Numan in meddell Wenterslow 
the 3 place shall be long unto one yard Land in Wist Winter slowe in the 
tennur of John Redm: 

It’m the 6 seat being a seat for wemen the first Rome for John Walter 2 
for Henry Dench 3 for James ffiltham & 4 place belong to mersh in the tennuer 
of of L. weddow Webbe 

One the north side of the Church next the lettell dore the first seat John 
Hyers the other ij Romes for Eston farm 

The nex seat to Robbart Thist William? & Richard Ingram, William Ingram 
the 8 seat being a seat for weman to barrow farme liing in Est Winterslou 3 
other part of the seat to wedow Baugh for ij yard land in Hst Wenterslow now 
in [blank] 

(p. 212.) The 4 seat being a seat for weman the first place to Robbart 
Benett the 2 place to William Best the 3 place to William Parssons 

The 5 seat for weman Wedow Grenwood nichlas dipen John Stone the 6 
seat for weman Hugh Holloway Nichlas Walters 3 place to Henry Numan 
the 7 seat for men Henty Numan Hugh Hollow” Nichlas Walters -Hugh 
hollowaye the 8 seat Walter Hall Nichlas Dixen 8 place John Ay? next 
to the great dore by the wall in the Long seat the seat next the dore Walter 
hall John Webb* Boundy Henry Webbe John Webbe Willi Carter Robbart 
‘Tynham Allex Arnould Baptist deepe Robb Whit the yonger Robber Rossell 
Robbart Whit the Smith 

one nue seat next the great dore by the wall is one seat for Richard Ely 
his wiyfe 2 place for John Whit the Smith and the 3 plaes for William Wait 
the Collermacker & the 4 place for John mearch 


L[X.—List oF CHURCHWARDENS. 


Nov, 1541, to Oct, 1542 Ans BOT Pe [Page] 
Oct., 1542 John Bat Thomas Newman 3 
11 Noy., 1543 Thomas Newman John Payne Soul 
18 Oct., 1544 John Payne Jobn Ockborne 7 
1546 Thomas Payne John Ockborne 13. 

2 Nov., 1547 William Payne William More 13, 16 
2, Oct., 1548 William More Thomas Vyncent 16, 17 

6 Oct., 1549 Thomas Vincent Wylliam Ingram 17, 20 

26 Oct., 1550 William Ingram William Hayse 20, 22 
3 Oct., 1551 William Hayse Richard Hawle 22, 23 

9 Oct., 1552 Richard Haule Richard Noble 23, 24 

8 Oct., 1553 Richard Noble Richard Walter 24 


1 Widow Aman. 
? Struck through. 

3 A second hand has here repeated ‘“‘ Nichlas Dixen 3 place.” 
4 Struck through. 


1 Noy,, 1554 

6 Oct., 1555 
11 Oct., 1556 
18 Oct., 1557 
16 Oct., 1558 


. . March, 1560 


20 Oct., 1560 
19 Oct., 1561 
1 Nov., 1562 
24 Oct., 1563 
13 May, 1564 
13 Oct,, 1566 
5 Oct., 1567 


17 Oct., 1568 
1 Noy., 1569 
1 Nov., 1571 


1 Nov., 1573 
2 Oct., "1575 


20 Oct., 1577 
12 Oct., 1578 
9 Oct., 1580 


15 Oct., 1581 


1 Nov., 1582 


9 Noy., 1584 
21 Nov., 1585 
13 Oct.. 1588 
14 Dec., 1590 


20 Dec,, 1591 


7 Oct., 1592 
. 1593 

1594 

26 Oct., 1595 
28 Novy., 1596 
9 Oct., 1597 


} OCR arene 


12 Oct., 1601 
17 Oct., 1602 


3 Apr., 1608 
23 Apr., 1609 
15 Apr., 1610 


6 Eliz. 
8 Bliz. 


9 Eliz. 
10 Eliz. 


11 Eliz. 
13 Hliz. 
<a aes ie eae 
17 Eliz. 


By the Rev. W. Symonds. 


John Batte 
Wylliam Newman 
Wylliam Newman 
Thomas Payne 
Alyxander Benet 
Rychard Payne 


Wyllyam Hayse 
Wyllyam More 
Jhone Webe 
Wyllyam Best 
Wyllyam Plomley 
Wyllyam Haulle 


Thomas Grenhod 


Thomas Payne 
Rychard Great 
Rychard Greet 
Thomas Vencent 
Myghell Newman 
Wyllyam Best 


. Rychard Yngram 
iz. Thomas Payne 
iz. Robard Coper 

23 Hliz. 


24 Hliz. Mr Alyxsander Thystelthawyt 


96 Eliz.Robart Lake 


32 Hliz. 
33 Hliz. 


85 Eliz. 
36 Eliz. 
37 Eliz. 
39 Eliz. 
39 Biz. 
20 Jan.,[ 1598140 Eliz. 

8 Oct., [1599] 41 Eliz. 
241 Hliz. 
14 Dec., [1600]42 Eliz. 


31 March, 1611 


19 Apr., 1612 


Alexander Thistlethait, jun. 


John Webb 
Gyles Yngram 


John Walter 
James Lacke 


William Grenewood 


minora Mann 
William Best 
Alexander Arnold 


William Greenewod 
William Greenwoode 


J ohn Rudman i 
Robert Lake Be. 
William West 
Richard: Hall) 
Baptist Deepe 
Richard Paine 
Richard Aisher 
[? William Beste] 


Richard Walter 
John Batt 
Thomas Payne 
Alyxander Benet 
Rychard Payne 


LeonardThystylthawyt 34, 37 
Leonard ThistellthawytWyllyam Hayse 


Wyllyam More 
Jhone Webe 
Wyllyam Best 
Wyliam Plomlye 
Wyllyam Hawlle 
Thomas Grenwod 
(Edward Strugnell ! 


| Thomas Payne(deputy) | 


Wyllyam Hayse 
Alyxsander Webe 
Wyllyam Best 
Myghell Newman 
Jhone Bat 
Rychard Yngram 
Thomas Payne 
Rychard Walter 
Austen Benet 


37, 39 
39, 41 
41, 44 
44, 48 
48, 54 
54, 58 
58, 62 


87, 89 
89, 91, 93 
93, 97 
97, 101 


Alyxander Rudman 


101, 102 


Thomas Newman 102,104,108 
{? Thomas Newman] ThomasPayne,jun. 108,110,113 


Leonard Newman 
ee Bennett 


Thomas Payne, sen’ 
Richard Geffrey, alias Best 116, 118 


[? John Walter] 
James Lacke 
Thomas Mann 
William Beste 
Alexander Arnold 
William Grenewod 
Alexander Arnold 
John Redman 


Henry Hammon 
William Wersdall 
John Churcher 
Richard Hall 
Robert Lake 
Baptist Deepe 
Richard Paine 
Richard Aisher 
William Beste 
Augustine Bennet 


Robert Lake 118, 114 


114, 115 
| 115,116 


118, 121 
121, 123 
123, 124 
124, 126 
126, 127 


143, 145 
145, 148 
148 


1 Died during his year of office. 


2 Sic. 


48 Winterslow Church Reckonings, 1542—1661. 


».-. 1615 
14 Apr., 1616 
27 Apr., 1617 
12 Apr., 1618 

56 ain Lol 
23 Apr., 1620 

soo a Gmail 

. 1622 
. 1623 

4 Apr., 1624 
25 Apr., 1625 
26 Apr., 1626 

8 Apr., 1627 
20 Apr., 1628 
12 Apr., 1629 

4 Apr., 1630 
17 Apr., 1631 


a ile?) 


28 Apr., 1633 
.-.. 1634 


.... 1635 
24 Apr., 1636 
16 Apr., 1637 

1638 
1639 
1640 
1641 
24 Apr., 1642 

9 Apr., 1643 

28 Apr., 1644 
1645 

1 Apr., 1649 
16 Apr., 1651 

2 Apr., 1651+ 
26 Apr., 1652 

.... 1658 

9 Apr., 1654 
15 Apr., 1655 

7 Apr., 1656 

1 Apr., 1657 

= nee ODS 


6 Apr., 1659 
24 Apr., 1660 
12 Apr., 1661 


Walter Newman 
Thomas King 
Henry Deanche 
John Redman 
Alexander Newman 
Stephen Hall 
John Baughe 
William Hdwards 
William Parsons 
James Feltham 
John Web 
Allexander Numan 
John Redman 
William Judde 
Giles Ingram 
John Thistlethwayte 
Gyles Ingram 
Robart Bennet 

j William Best 


John Webbe (dep.for Best) 


Henry Newman 
Nicholas Walters 
Giles Ingram 
Alexander Walter 
Alexander Newman 
Alexander Arnold 
Robert Bennett 
John King 

Robert Walter 
Robart White 

John Thistlethwayte 
John Gilberte - 
William Harris 
Edward Smith 
Alexander Redman 
William Ingram 


Mr. Edward Thistlethwayte 


John Reeves 
William Deepe 
Thomas Howard 
Richard Bennett 


John Bennett 
Hugh Holloway 
Henrye Greenwood | 


[Several pages here are missing in the book.| 


Thomas Kinge 149 
Henrie Denche 152 
John Redman 156, 160 
Alexander Newman 160 


Stephen Hale [ Ha//] 165, 168 
William Greenwoodd! 168,171 


William Edwardes 172 
William Parsons 1738, 174 
William Worsedale 174 
John Webbe 177, 179 
Allexander Numan? 179 
John Redman? 183 
William Judd 185, 187 
Giles Ingram 187, 190 
John Thistlewayte 190, 193 
Gyles Ingram 193 
Robert Bennett 195 
William Best 202 
i Henrye Newman 205 
Nicholas At-watters 213 
Giles Ingram 217 
Alexander Walter — 221 
Alexander Newman 225 
Alexander Arnold 227 
Robert Bennett 230 
Jonn Kinge 232 
Robart Walter 235 
Robert White 237 
John Thistlethwayte 239 
enerier ears s.5 $6 241 
Edward Webb 248 
Giles Ingram 250 
Bt Se eee 252 
Henry Webb 256 
Henry Bennett 258 
John Kinge 258 
James Feltham 259 
William Reeves 259 
Richard Ingram 260 
Robert Wynte [r] 260 
Leonard White 1p og. I. re 
Alexander Ingram 261 


William Ingram 
for Nicholas Waters 


' Died during his year of office. 
2« Who serveth for Mr. Peregrine Thistlethwayte.” 
3 Chosen by the minister and the neighbours of Weston then present. 


4 Sie. 


By the Rev. W. Symonds. 49 


X.— PUZZLES. 


1 for ij kebbs solde ijs xj4 

22 rec. of thom’s newman for the Somer Jog (or hog) iiijt [? May pole] 
23 for binding & helyng (of y* byble iij°) 

23 for a salt boke & lusyng xv‘ [? sewing] 

for a berclaw for the pex & y° tassells xx 

30 for y* locke & jemose (for the boxe in the aulter x? 1556) 

60 [paid] for a tablement xij? 

83 payed for a garnysch of vessell x‘ [among costs for King-ale] 

96 for a sommer polle (rec. of Johne mors viij1[? May pole] 


Soto d od 
oo 
=) 


Since revising the proof of this article the Editor has kindly 
jsent me the following explanations of four of the above puzzles. 


|p. 1. “Kebbers”=refuse sheep taken out of the flock (Halli- 
well’s Dictionary ). 
p. 23. “Binding and helyng”; helyng—covering, heal or hele is 
still used in Wilts in the sense of cover, in sowing 
. grain. 


p. 30. “Locke and jemose”; jemose is gimmace or gimmall=a 
hinge. 


p. 30. The Rev. A. D. Hill writes:—“There are three things a 
‘berclaw for the pex’ might be: (1) a canopy of silk or linen which 
sometimes had ‘knoppis of golde & tacellys a (2) a pyx cloth, a 
square napkin with a hole and weighted tassells at the corners 
o keep it down over the pyx; (3) a ‘purse’ or cloth for carrying 
the pyx, which was sometimes the hanging pyx, when no other was 
afforded. The tasseNs seem to point to (2); but might not ‘berclaw ’ 
e ‘bearing cloth’? (See Wicklethwaite’s ‘Ornaments.’ )” 


p. 83. “A garnysch of vessell” =a set of vessels, usually twelve 
(see Halliwell’s Dictionary). 
W. SYMONDS. 


Erratum. On_p. 35, line 27, for 1728 read 1708. 


WOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXI, E 


50 


THE SAXON BOUNDARIES OF DOWNTON, WILTS. 


By Tue Rey. A. Du Boutay Hitt, Rector of East Bridgford, Notts, 
formerly Vicar of Downton. 


[Read at the Salisbury Meeting, 1908.] 


A folio volume in the British Museum, probably the oldest bound 
volume among its treasures, is known as “Oodea Wantoniensis” 
(No. 15350 Addit. MSS.). It is a twelfth century cartulary, made 
by the monks of 8. Swithun’s Priory, at Winchester. It belonged 
to the library of the Cathedral, where it was accidentally discovered 
propping up the seat of a small chorister, and purchased for the 
Museum in 1841. This discovery caused Kemble to write his 
Vol. V., and a great part of the book has been transcribed by 
Mr. W. de G. Birch, F.S.A., in his Cartulariwm Saxonicum. ; 

Five of these collected charters refer to land in Downton granted 
by King Cynewale (Kenwalch) to the Cathedral Church of. 
Winchester, hallowed in 648, carrying out the promise made by 
his father Cynegils to Bishop Birinus. 

They are as follows, all being placed together in Codex Wintoni- 
ensis, fol. 13—16 :-— 

(1) Grant by King Cynewale of land in Downton, before 672 
(Birch, Cart. Sax., No. 27). 

(2) A “ Restitution” of King Ecgberht in 826 (Birch, Cart. 

sax, Nov 39): 

(3) A confirmation of the grant, made ata Witena-gemot of 
King Aithelstan in 932 (Birch, Cart. Saxz., No. 690). 

(4) A restitution of King Eadred in 948 (Birch, Caré. Saz., 
No. 863). 

(5) A charter of King Aithelred. 

These all refer to the same land, the charters being in Latin, and 
the same boundaries being described in Anglo-Saxon, with some 
variations and omissions. 


The Saxon Boundaries of Downton, Wilts. 51 


The document which stands first in the cartulary is here given 
at length :— 
Carta REGIS CYNEWALC DE DUNTUNE. 


Regnante imperpetuum domino nostro Jhesu Christo summo et ineffabili 
rerum creatori omnium visibilium et invisibilium. 

Cunctis patenter mortalibus patet, quod cuncta que videntur finem habent 
et que non videntur «eterna sunt. Qua propter ego, Cynevale, alti throni 
annuente moderatoris imperio Rex occidentalium Saxonum quandam ruris 
pactem mei proprii juris, C. videlicet mansas in villa que Duntun dicitur cum 
pratis silvis pascuis omnibusque ad se rite pertinentibus, cum consensu meorum 
optimatum, pro meorum expiatione piaculorum meique statu imperii ecclesie 
que Wintoniz in honore Sancti Petri apostolorum principis Paulique dedicata 
consistit libens perpetualiter concedo. Sit hoc predictum rus omni terrene 
servitutis jugo liberum tribus exceptis rata videlicet expeditione pontis arcisve 
constructione. Et in domini nostri nomine precipio.ut nemo meorum suc- 
cessorum regu episcoporum principumve hance meam donationem presumat 
| violare. Quod si quisquam transgressus fuerit, sciat se in judicio domini 
coram Christo et omnibus Sanctis ejus rationem redditurum pcenasque in 
eternum passurum nisi hic digna satisfactione celeriter emendare curaverit, 
quod contra sanctos Dei apostolos audacter deliquid. 


TRANSLATION. 


Grant by Cynewale, King of Wessex, to Winchester Cathedral of land in 
Duntun. 

Our Lord Jesus Christ being King for ever, Unto: the Most High and 
ineffable Creator of all things visible and invisible. 

Tt is plainly evident to all mortal men that all things which are seen have 
an end, and things which are not seen are eternal. Wherefore I Cynewalc, 
by royal favour of the Ruler of the throne on high, King of the West Saxons, 
do grant of my own iree will in perpetuity a certain portion of land of my 
Own private estate, to wit, a hundred hides in the Manor called Duntun, with 
woods, pastures, and all things by custom belonging thereto, with full consent 
of my chief counsellors, for the expiation of my sins and for the well-being 
of my kingdom, to the Church which is founded at Winchester dedicated in 
honour of Saint Peter chief of the Apostles and Saint Paul. Let this aforesaid 
land be free from every burden of land-service, with three exceptions, to wit, 
any duly considered campaign, construction of bridge, or of fortress. And in 
the name of Our Lord I direct that no one of my successors kings bishops or 
princes presume to violate this my donation. Which thing if any one shall have 
transgressed let him know that at the judgment seat of God, before Christ 
and all His Saints, he will have to give account and to suffer eternal punish- 
ment, unless here he shall have taken care by worthy satisfaction quickly to 
amend the wrong he has presumptuously done to God’s holy apostles. 


Dis synt pa landgemaro to Duntune . Hrest of Cradwan Crundel on were- 
an hylle . on fyrdinges lee . on HEbblesburnon to Afene . on pysere . on 
a fulan lace . on earnesbeerh . on dic xt beredes trowe . on pone herepad 


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52 The Saxon Boundaries of Downton, Wilts. 


to headdan grafe . ponne on pone hagan to witan wyrpe on dyre broc . on 
welewe . on pa dic zt hiceles wyrpe . ponne ofer pone feld on hagan ut purch 
brember wudu . on pone stenenan stapol . anlang herepapes to fobban wylle . 
anlang herepapes to Sas hagan ende to fegerhilde forde . on pone hagan 
on ceorles hlawe . on cradan crundul . ponne on pa yferan gemere on Ebbles 
burnan . on Stretford . on hrofan hric . andlang weges . on pa dic to bymera 
cumbe . and pes pwyres ofer pry crundelas . ofer pa stret . pwyres ofer pa dune 
to wudu beorch hylle. ofer berigancumb . on Ybblesburnan . on beordune . on 
pes hlinces ende. on pone smalan weg . ofer higcumb . on pan smalan 
wege . on Son stan . on pet hep westeweard . on pone beorh to pan rigwege . — 
ponne exst andlang hrigweges to Brit-fordingea landscere ponne sud on 
Stretford. 


> Ego Cynewale rex hane donationem meam crucis vexillo corroboravi. 
Ego Aithelheard archiepiscopus donum regis confirmavi 

Ego Hygebeorht archiepiscopus consensum prebui figens crucem 
Ego Ceoluf episcopus 

Ego Hathored episcopus 

Ego Unwana episcopus 

Ego Brord dux 

Ego Lolling preefectus 

Ego Vibald comes 


++t+++44 


(The copyist has here by mistake transcribed a list of attestations 
from some later charter. Aithelheard was Archbishop of Canter- 
bury in 793; Hathored, Bishop of Worcester 781—798.) 


The boundaries given in the charters fall into two groups, (A) 
those encircling the detached portion of the Downton Hundred 
which consists of the ancient parishes of Downton and Nunton 
and the extra-parochial Standlynch, (B) those of the parish of 
Bishopstone lying in the other portion of the Downton Hundred. 


I now attempt an identification of the boundaries of the first, or 
Downton portion, in order to show the permanence of our county 
and parochial borders in spite of modern changes. It extend 
on either side of the river Avon, from the Great Yews to Hampt- 
worth, and comprises the present ecclesiastical parishes of Nunton, 
Downton, Charlton All Saints, and Redlynch, together with Stand 
lyneh, which is extra-parochial and probably was always held as 
a separate manor. It does not include Langley Wood, which is 
now united to the civil parish of Downton. 


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It must be noted, as a general characteristic of Saxon charters, 
that the boundaries given are always those of the whole manor or 
township, whether the grant refers to the whole or only to some 
holdings in it. The total area included in the Downton charter is 
about 18,000 acres, omitting Standlynch. Allowing one-third for 
uncultivated down and marsh-land, and taking the Mansa as the 
normal hide of 120 acres, we have roughly the manor of a hundred 
mansee extending over the whole of the Downton and Bishopstone 
}portions except Standlynch. The translation of the charter 
| boundaries is here indicated by italics. 

These are the boundaries at Duntun. First from Cradwan Crundel. 
|The meaning of Crundel is doubtful. It may indicate a stone 


;cairn, or perhaps a quarry or pit dug out in the chalk. I take it 
|here as referring to that abrupt termination of Grim’s Ditch on 
Wick Down, marked (1) on the plan; or, even more probably, 
jsince the boundary here touches the Cawdon and Cadworth 
| Hundred, Cradwan Crundel may denote a “ Cawdon cairn” as the 
starting point of the circuit. No trace of a cairn remains. 

| To Warrior's Hill, to the furd’s meadow, to Ebblesburn at Afen. 
The boundary runs north-west to the south corner of the ancient 
wood known as Great Yews (2) passing at least one tumulus. 
Here it turns north-east, passing between Odstock and Nunton 
Churches, and crossing the river Ebble (3) (or Chalk) follows its 
stream down to the junction with the River Avon. 

To the Vetches, to the Muddy Lake. Turning south along the 
Avon (4) at Bodenham, it then crosses the wide river bed now 
occupied by water meadows (5). 

Toearnesbeerh. Rising from the river bank eastward, it traverses 
Witherington Ring and the old stockaded entrenchments called 
The Lynchetts, by an old road known as Pack Path. I suggest 
that these earthworks may be Earnesbury or Eaglesbury (6). 

To ditch at Bered’s Tree, to the Warpath, to Headda’s Grave. A 
ile from the Lynchetts it reaches the top of the down, and with 
jan abrupt turn strikes the Salisbury and Whiteparish Road. The 
Jonly evidence of a ditch here perhaps survives in the name of the 
eighbouring parish of West Grimstead (Grimestead). The 


54 The Saxon Boundaries of Downton, Wilts. 


boundary now runs east for half-a-mile along the road to the point 
where the track to the Pepperbox crosses it. At the top of a 
mound in an angle of the crossing there is a socketted stone known 
as Austin’s Cross, which seems to correspond in position to 

Headda’s Grave (7). 

Then along the hedge at Witan wyrth to Water (?) brook, to willow. 
From Austin’s stone a line of Yew trees is still to be clearly seen 
running south and forming the hedge boundary of Whiteparish (in 
which is unexpectedly preserved the name of Witan-wyrth, or 
Counsellor’s Field) (8). This line is continued till it takes up the 
winding course of a stream near New House, the Blackwater (9), 
flowing south to the marshy ground by Langley Wood, where 
willows grow. 

To the ditch at Hiceles wyrth. By Langley Wood the stream 
turns and runs east for about two miles to Landford Bridge (10). 
I cannot discover any survival of the name of Hicel’s field. there. 

Then across the open field to the Hedge, out through Brember Wood 
to the stone post. The boundary leaves the course of the stream 
at Landford Bridge, passing southward straight across Landford 
Common, where it strikes an angle of the county boundary between 
Hants and Wilts (11). Here it turns south-west and follows the 
county boundary, skirting Bramshaw Wood and Bramble Hill till 
it reaches the ridge of the “Telegraph” road (12). The “hedge” 
of the county boundary is now marked by oak posts. 

Along the Warpath to Fobb’s spring. Still continuing along the 
county boundary and telegraph road, to the hamlet of North 
Charford on the ridge overlooking the Avon Valley, the edge of 
the Tertiary ‘sands is reached. A spring now known as Hobb’s 
Well lies about a quarter-of-a-mile from the road and there are © 
other springs near (13). 

Along the Warpath to the hedge end at the fair-battle-ford. We 
are now on the route by which Cerdic must have led his army to 
the Avon Valley. The land here falls rapidly, and the boundary 
runs down to strike the River Avon at right angles (14), at the 
site of the famous battle of Cerdices Ford, or Charford (15), where 
in 519, a hundred and fifty years before the granting of this charter, 


By the Rev. A. Du Boulay Hill. 55 


the Saxons won their way across the fair valley of the Avon. 
k To the hedge, to Ceorles hlawe. On the other side of the river 
‘the county hedge is picked up again about three hundred yards 
|higher up the stream (16), running still eastwards to Gallows 
| Hill (17), the name of which I suggest is really a phonetic modi- 
| fication of Ceorles low, or hill (the C having a hard sound). 

| To Cradan Crundwl. This is the point at which the circuit of 


The remainder of the description refers, I believe, to the 
rectangular area of the present parish of Bishopstone, which forms 
another portion of the Downton Hundred. Though I am not so 
familiar with these boundaries as with those of Downton, I proceed 
to give them with such identification as I am able to add. 

Then on to the upper boundary on Ebblesburn, to Stretford. The 
circuit of Bishopstone begins in the Ebble Valley, at Stratford Tony, 
where the Roman road from Old Sarum crosses the stream (18). 

To Hrofa's Ridge. Going south from Stratford it joins Throope 
| drove, reaching the highest point of the ridge at the down barn 
near the Salisbury and Blandford Road (19). Rockbourn, on the 
southern slope of this ridge, possibly derives its name from Hrofa. 

Along the road to the ditch at Bymera cwmb. Continuing along 
the drove it reaches Grim’s Ditch at Toyd Clump (20). Here the 
boundary turns and follows the course of Grim’s Ditch westward 
for a mile and a half to a point just beyond where the Ditch is 
crossed by the Blandford Road (21). Here it again turns at a 
right-angle and runs north for four miles, crossing the Roman Road 
(22) and the Ebble Stream (23) a second time, and then gradually 
rising to the steep ridge of Burcombe Down (24). It is thus 
described in the charter :—thence slanting over three crwndels, over 
| the street, slanting over the down to Wood-bury-hill, over berigan 
(barley) cumb to Hbbles burn, to Beordun. (In No. 2 charter, from 
Hrofa’s ridge thus :—along the war-path, to the great ditch, thence to 
Chalk boundary (Broad Chalke), then at Wood-bury-hill, thence to 


i 


56 The Saxon Boundaries of Downton, Wilts. 


Ebbles burn and to Beordun.) This description is not quite in- 
telligible. “Slanting” probably refers to the boundary line being 
on the slope of the down. It would be interesting to be able to 
verify the “three crundels”; I conjecture that they mean the 
abrupt ends of Grim’s Ditch between 20 and 21, where the ditch 
may have been originally interrupted by thick wood (Pitt Rivers, 
Excavations in Bokerly, Vol. I11.,9.) This explanation seems to 
tally with the Cradwan Crundel in the Downton boundary (1). 

On Burcombe Down (Beordun) it turns east, to the bank’s end 
(perhaps “ Hoop-side”; it is called Hafue hlinc—Hawk lynch in 
No. 2 charter) to the little road, over haycumb, to the little road, to 
the stone, to the heath westward, to the barrow at the ridge way, (in 
the south-west corner of the Hare Warren) (25). Zhen eastwards 
along the ridge way to the Britfordingea’s boundary, then south to 
Stretford. The present parish of the “Britford people of the 
water,” as they are here called, runs up to the race course, about a 
mile to the east of the point marked by a bank (26) at which our 
boundary turns south to Stratford Tony, where the circuit. of 
Bishopstone began (18). It is possible that Britford extended 
further west than it does now, across the intervening strips be- 
longing to Stratford Tony and Coombe Bissett, so as to touch the 
Bishopstone boundary where it leaves the ridge way. 

The accompanying map will enable the reader to follow out 
these boundaries from point to point of the ancient charter. Though 
it has gradually passed by exchange or purchase into other hands, 
this manor of a hundred hides was for centuries held by the Bishops 
of Winchester or their lessees, as successors of 8. Birinus, by one 
of the oldest title deeds in existence, on the free gift of Cynwale, 
King of Wessex, to the Church, twelve centuries ago. 


o7 


THE MOLLUSCA OF WILTSHIRE. 
By E. W. Swanton. 


[ Reprinted, by kind permission, from the ‘‘ Journal of Conchology,” xii., 129 
—133, 173—190, April and July, 1908, with Addenda. ] 


In 1884 the Conchological Society had not received any shells 
from this county. The census of 1902 tabulated only forty-six 
species—twenty-eight for the north, and thirty-two for the south 
division. Of these, fourteen were recorded for North Wilts only, 
and eighteen for South Wilts; whilst Vitrea cellaria, P. rotundata, 
H, rufescens, H. hispida, H. itala, H. virgata, Clausilia bidentata, 
Cochlicopa lubrica, Succinea elegans, Planorbis albus, P. wmbilicatus, 
Limnecea pereger, Bithynia tentaculata, and Spheriwm corneum were 
common to both. Only three slugs—Arion ater, Limax maximus 
and Agriolimax agrestis, found a place in the list, and no Vertigo. 
This remarkable paucity of information tempted me to spend 
part of the summer vacation of 1905 touring in Wilts collecting 
shells. It being unfortunately (from the conchologists’s stand- 
point!) a dry season, very few slugs were seen, and only one 
specimen of Vertigo, but I succeeded in adding nineteen species to 
the census records for the northern half of the county, and thirty- 
two to those of the southern half. During the past year much 
additional information was obtained from a valuable little col- 
lection of land and freshwater shells presented to Sir Jonathan 
Hutchinson’s Museum at Haslemere by Mrs. F. N. Townsend, the 
widow of the well-known critical botanist. It contained thirty- 
two species, collected in the fifties by Mr. Townsend at Great 
Bedwyn, in the north-east of the county. 

The earliest reference to the shells of Wilts is probably that 
given by John Aubrey, the antiquary, in his Natural History of 
Wilts. It deserves quotation if only for its exceeding quaintness. 
He writes :— 


‘‘Snailes are everywhere; but upon our downes, und so in Dorset, 
and I believe in Hampshire, at such degree east and west, in the summer 


58 The Mollusca of Wiltshire. 


time, are abundance of very small snailes in the grasse and corne, not 
much bigger than small pinnes’ heads. Though this is no strange thing 
among us, yet they are not to be found in the north part of Wilts, nor 
on any northern wolds. When I had the honour to waite on King 
Charles [II.} and the Duke of York, on the top of Silbury hill, his Royal 
Highnesse happened to cast his eye on some of these small snailes on the 
turfe of the hill. He was surprised with the novelty, and commanded 
me to pick some up, which I did, about a dozen or more, immediately, 
for they are in great abundance. The next morning, as he was abed 
with his Dutches, at Bath, he told her of it, and sent Dr. Charleton to 
me for them, to shew her as a rarity.” 


Colonel Montagu’s “ Testacea Britannica” (1803) contains many 
references to Wilts mollusca, as may be gathered from the fact 
that at Lackham alone he found thirty-five species. Lackham is 
four miles east of Corsham, on cornbrash soil, which is always so 
abundant in molluscan life (as I know from experience in East 
Somerset). _ Here Montagu discovered Clausilia laminata and 
Ena montana—the latter he christened Helix lackhamensis. All 
his records are noted in the following list. . 

In 1867 Dr. H. P. Blackmore contributed to the tenth volume 
of the Wiltshire Magazine a very valuable paper “On the Recent 
Discovery of Flint Implements in the Drift of the Valley of the 
Avon.” Describing the drift at Milford Hill, he remarks :—“ Some 
few years since a good section of this drift was exposed on the 
south-eastern side of the hill in a cutting made for the London 
and South-Western Railway; and here, near the base of the gravel, 
a narrow seam of loose light-coloured sand containing shells was 
discovered. The shells in this spot existed in the greatest abun- 
dance, and although extremely friable, were generally unbroken. — 
They consisted principally of Heliw hispida in all stages of its 
growth, a few specimens of Helix arbustorwm, and a single indi- 
vidual of Zua subcylindrica. All these shells are terrestrial, and in — 
every way agree with examples of the same species still living in 
the adjacent fields.” Thirty species were found, one being Succineaw 
oblonga, which no longer exists in the district. A series of shells 
from this interesting section may be seen in the Blackmore Museum 
at Salisbury. 


1 See below, in Addenda. 


By EF. W. Swanton. 59 


In the Museum of the Wilts Archeological and Natural History 
Society at Devizes is deposited a collection of land and freshwater 
‘shells, made by Miss Anne Cunnington. They were, for the most 
part, collected in the neighbourhood of Devizes, between 1843 and 
1850,and comprise sixty-six species. Localities are given in a manu- 
seript book; these are incorporated in my list, with some necessary 
alterations in nomenclature, and with notification of varieties. 

In addition to the three collections above alluded to, I have also 
examined one formed by Mr. C. D. Heginbothom, who has been 
an assiduous collector for many years in the neighbourhood of 
Devizes. I am specially indebted to him for much kind help in 
the preparation of these notes; also to my friend, Mr. Thomas 
Baker, of Salisbury, the well-known Wiltshire antiquary. 

Sourees from which information has been obtained, additional 
to those already indicated, are given in the Bibliography at the 
end of this paper. 

The greatest length and breadth of Wiltshire are respectively 
54 and 37 miles. Its area is 1,354 square miles, or 866,677 acres. 
The population, as might be expected ina county containing so 
much open pasture land, is remarkably small, being (in 1901) only 
| 273,845. The soil is chiefly Chalk. A Greensand valley divides 
the Marlborough Downs from the great Salisbury Plain, and both 
are bounded by Greensand on the west. Roughly speaking, a belt 
of Greensand stretches across the county from the neighbourhood 
of Swindon in the north-east to Warminster in the west, and 
separates the north-western third containing the Oolites, from the 
| Chalk, which chiefly constitutes the remainder. ‘The Oolites are 
also exposed in a triangular area in the south-west around Mere 
jand Tisbury. Tertiary strata occur in patches near Bedwyn and 
Savernake in the north-east, south-east of Salisbury (around West 
Grimstead), and in the extreme south near Cranborne.. There are 
|Quaternary Gravels in the Avon Valley near Salisbury. The 
county is well watered ; the Kennet flows through the Marlborough 
Plain to join the Thames at Reading; the Somerset Avon drains 
the Oolites of the north-west, whilst the Hampshire Avon passes 
from north to south through Salisbury Plain, from near Devizes 


60 The Mollusca of Wiltshire. 


to Salisbury, where it is joined by its tributaries, the Wyly and 
Nadder (uniting at Wilton), from the south-west. 

The Kennet and Avon Canal forms the separating line between 
the two vice-counties. It enters the county at Hungerford, bending 
to the south-west to Pewsey Vale (Greensand) through which it 
winds a westerly course to Devizes. West of this town it is cut 
through the Oolites, passing successively over Portland Beds, 
Oxford Clay, and Cornbrash, joining the Avon a few miles south 
of Bradford on the western border of the county. 

One-hundred-and-eleven species have been observed. Four of 
these are new records:—Agriolimax levis, Milax Sowerbyi, and 
Vallonia excentrica have been added by the writer; Planorbis glaber 
was found by Mr. F. Townsend at or near Great Bedwyn more 
than half-a-century ago, but its occurrence there has not been 
previously published. 

That much work still remains to be done by Wiltshire con- 
chologists is evident from the fact that for no less than fifteen 
species only one locality is known at present. They include the 
above-mentioned new records, also Arion wtermedius, Hygromia 
Jusca, Azeca tridens, Vertigo substriata, V. pygmea, V. angustior, 
Clausilia rolphii, Amphipeplea glutinosa, Limnca glabra, Pasidium. 
mitidum, and P. gassiesianwn. 

A thorough exploration of Savernake Forest seems very desirable. 
There is every reason to expect that conchologists would reap as 
rich a harvest as did the mycologists during the visit of the British 
Mycological Society in October, 1903. Here Limax tenellus should 
be specially sought for. 

Testacella maugei (Férussac)— Very local, apparently only 
around Devizes and in the gardens at Longleat. Southbroom, 
Devizes (Miss Cunnington) ; Longleat Gardens, Warminster, J. 
Trollope (Webb, J. of Malac., Dec, 1897, p. 49.) “They are some- 
times found in Devizes, but not in large numbers, and only when 
the gardeners are preparing their ground for crops, or digging up 
their crops; the demand here for them, for the sake only oftheir — 
palates, is great, and the price high, comparatively. I have bought 
them at a penny each, but since the demand has increased, so has 


“By £. W. Swanton. , 61 


the price; I have paid lately sixpence each for them.”—(J. J. Fox, 
in Science Gossip, vol. ili., p. 89). 

var griseo-rubescens (Gassies and F ischer).—Longleat 
Gardens, Warminster (J. A. Singer). 

Testacella haliotidea (Draparnaud).—Distribution very local 

as in the preceding species. “The Testacella itself is of rare oc- 
currence, probably because it burrows in the ground in winter, and 
is only above ground at the close of the year. It is found at 
Trowbridge and Devizes, indeed, the winter before last some 
gardener here made a little pocket-money by selling all he found 
at sixpence apiece; there need be little doubt that those who 
hunt for them would very easily secure numbers, although they 
are considered scarce.” —(Vize, in Wiltshire Mag., vol. ix., p. 278). 
Longleat Gardens, near Warminster (J. A. Singer). 

Limax maximus (Linné)— Generally distributed. Stourton, 
Salisbury, Edington (E.W.S.); Salisbury, common (Vize) ; Devizes 
(Miss Cunnington) ; Vicarage garden, Steeple Ashton, 1887 (E. P. 
Knubley) ; Marlborough (Bromehead). 

Var: cinereo- niger (Wolf)—Sub-var. vera Dumont and 

Mortillet. Teffont (H. Wyndham). 
var. fasciata (Moquin-Tandon).—Clyffe Pypard (Goddard) ; 
Stourton (E. W. 8.); Longleat garden, Warminster (J. A. Singer). 
var. sylvatica (Morelet).—Vicarage garden, Steeple Ashton 
(Z. P. Knubley); Clyffe Pypard (Goddard). 
Limax flavus (Linné)—Apparently rare. Edington and 
Stourton (E. W.S.); Marlborough(Bromehead), Recorded through 
error in the Marlborough list as Arion flavus. 

Limax arborum (Bouchard-Chantereaux). ene more 
widely distributed than records indicate. Stourton and Edington 
(E. W.S.); Longleat Gardens, Warminster (J. A. Singer). 

Agriolimax agrestis (Linné).—Widely distributed. Mere, 
Stourton, Salisbury, and Edington (EZ. W. S.); brickearth at 
Fisherton (Blackmore) ; Swindon (Cockerell)-; Marlborough 
(Bromehead); very numerous in gardens in damp weather about 
Trowbridge and Salisbury (Vise). 


62 The Mollusca of Wiltshire. 


Agriolimax levis (Miiller)—Rare. Only one station at 
present known, viz. the borders of the ponds at Stourton, where 
I found it in October, 1893. 

Milax Sowerbyi (Férussac). Rare. Gardens at Stourton 
below the Church (E. W. S.). 

Vitrina pellucida (Miiller)—Widely distributed. Stourton, 
Edington, and Avebury (E. W.S.);. Marlborough (Bromehead) ; 
Devizes (Miss Cunnington); Warminster, Old Sarum, Ashcombe 
Wood, Salisbury, banks and woods at Devizes (Vize). 

Vitrea crystallina (Miiller)—Amongst moss in damp situ- 
ations. Common. Stourton, Maiden Bradley, and Edington 
(E. W. S.); Hilperton, Salisbury, Devizes (Vize); Devizes 
(Miss Cunnington); Holocene rain-wash at Little Bedwyn (S. 
Kennard). 

var. contracta (Westerlund).—Purton Marsh and Braydon 
Woods (J. Going). 

Vitrea cellaria (Miiller).—Widely distributed. Stourton 
Woods and Devizes (EK. W. 8.); Great Bedwyn (Townsend); Swin- 
don (Cockerell) ; Devizes (Miss Cunnington) ; Corsham,Trowbridge, 
woods at Salisbury and Ashcombe, Devizes (Vize). 

Vitrea rogersi (B. B. Woodward).—Rare. Devizes (Miss 
Cunnington) ; gardens at Stourton (HE. W. S.). 

Vitrea alliaria (Miller)—Evidently widely distributed. Mere, 
Edington, and Avebury (E. W. 8.) ; Trowbridge, under chalk stones — 
at Warminster, Salisbury, Devizes (Vize). 

Vitrea nitidula (Draparnaud).—Common. Stourton, Edington, 
Devizes, Melksham, and Avebury (HE. W. S.); Great Bedwyn 
(Townsend); Corsham, North Bradley, Trowbridge, Warminster, 
Salisbury (Vize). 

Vitrea pura (Alder). Apparently rare. Swindon (Cockerell); 
Grovely Wood, fairly plentiful (R. E. Thomas). I have taken it 
at Steeple Ashton, and also near Stourton. 

Vitrea radiatula (Alder)—Frequent. Maiden Bradley and 
Melksham (E. W.S.); Devizes (Heginbothom); brickearth at 
Fisherton (Blackmore) ; Great Bedwyn (Townsend) ; between Box 


By EF. W. Swanton. 63 


and Corsham, Salisbury, Devizes (Vize) ; Holocene rain-wash of 


- uncertain age at Little Bedwyn (S. Kennard). 


var. viridula (Menke).—Melksham (E. W. S.). 
Zonitoides nitidus (Miller)—Rare, but abundant where it 
occurs. Always in. damp situations. Corsham and Salisbury 
(Vize); Amesbury and Salisbury, amongst sedges on the banks of 
the Avon (EH. W.S.); Pleistocene fluviatile deposits at Fisherton 


(S. Kennard). 


Euconulus fulvus (Miler).—Common throughout the county 
in damp places. Montagu, describing it as Helix trochiformis in 
Test. Brit., p. 427, remarks that “it is a rare shell; we first observed 
dead specimens amongst the drifted sand in the river Avon in 


| Wiltshire; and afterwards found it sparingly alive in Lackham 


Wood in the same county.” Stourton, Edington, and Amesbury 
(E. W.S.); brickearth at Fisherton (Blackmore); Swindon (Cock- 
erell); Devizes (Miss Cunnington and Heginbothom); Great 
Bedwyn (Townsend); Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury, Devizes and 
neighbourhood (Vize). 

Arion ater (Linné).—Widely distributed. Stourton, Mere, 
and Kdington (E. W.S.); Marlborough (Bromehead); ditches be- 
tween Hilperton and Steeple Ashton, and elsewhere about Trow- 
bridge, Salisbury (Vize). 

var. aterima (Taylor) —Edington (E. W. S.). 

var. alba (Linné).—Stourton Woods (E. W. 8.). 

var. albolateralis (Roebuck).—Salisbury (A. D. R. Bacchus). 

var. marginella(Schranck)and sub-var.nigrescens(Moquin- 
Tandon).—Swindon (Cockerell). 

Arion subfuscus (Draparnaud).—Fairly common. I always 
find it most frequently on Greensand soil. It is common in the 
pine-woods at Stourton. Amongst specimens from this locality 
sent to Mr. W. E. Collinge in October, 1893, was one which he 
Styled “var. alteritius.” Banks of the Avon at Salisbury and 
Edington (E. W. S.); Marlborough (Bromehead); Manton, near 
Marlborough (F. Meyrick). 

Arion intermedius (Normand).—Apparently rare. The only 


64 The Mollusca of Wiltshire. 


record that I can find is Dinton, near Salisbury (H. Wyndham). | 

Arion hortensis (Férussac).—In gardens and hedgerows in — 
villages ; widely distributed. Mere, Stourton, Edington, Salisbury, . 
and Amesbury (E. W.S.); Salisbury (A. D. R. Bacchus) ; Longleat 
Gardens, (J. A. Singer); Clyffe Pypard (Goddard); Salisbury (Vize); 
Marlborough (Meyrick and Bromehead). ; 

_ var. grisea (Moquin-Tandon).—Abundant about Marlborough | 

(F. Meyrick). 
var.subfusca (O.Pfeiffer).—Garden, Steeple Ashton Vicarage, 
with type (E. P. Knubley); around Mere and Stourton (E. W. S.). 
var. nigra (Moquin-Tandon).—Stourton Gardens (E. W.S.). 

Arion fasciatus (N ilsson).—Locally abundant. Pine woods at 
Stourton, Oct., 1893, Melksham and Mere (E. W.S.); Clyffe 
Pypard (Goddard) ; Salisbury (Bacchus). 

var. circumscriptus (Johnson).—Edington (E. W. S.). 

Punctum pygmzum (Draparnaud).—Only two records, but 
is probably fairly common, being frequently overlooked through 
its minuteness. Rare, Salisbury (Vize); brickearth at Fisherton 
(Blackmore) ; Grovely Wood (R. E. Thomas). ; 

Sphyradium edentulum (Draparnaud).—Rare, only two 
stations at present recorded. Corsham (Vize) ; near Mere (E.W.S.). 

Pyramidula rupestris (Draparnaud).—Widely distributed on 
old walls. Melksham and Salisbury (E. W.S.); Great Bedwyn 
(Townsend) ; brickearth at Fisherton (Blackmore); Bath Road, 
near Atworth, Devizes (Miss Cunnington) ; walls near Corsham, 
very abundant between Freshford and Westwood, Salisbury, 
Clarendon (Vize). 

Pyramidula rotundata (Miiller)—Common. “Under the 
tiles, Lackham House” (Montagu) ; Stourton, Mere, Edington, and 
Amesbury (E. W. S.); Devizes (Miss Cunnington); Swindon 
(Cockerell); Corsham, North Bradley, Hilperton, under chalk 
stones at Warminster and Salisbury (Vize). 

var. alba (Moquin-Tandon)—Devizes (Miss Cunnington). 

Helicella virgata (DaCosta)—Widely distributed and very 

abundant especially on the Downs. Montagu remarked that it 


By E. W. Swanton. 65 


“is not uncommon in Wiltshire, but nowhere in such abundance 
_ as within the influence of saline air” (Zest. Brit., p. 417). Great 

Bedwyn (Townsend) ; Swindon (Cockerell) ; Marlborough Downs, 

very common (Bromehead); Devizes and Salisbury Plain (Miss 

Cunnington); Corsham, Salisbury, North Bradley,on banks between 
_ Trowbridge and Bradley, Upton Scudamore, Westwood, Freshford, 
_ Devizes (Vize). 

var. albicans (Grateloup).—Devizes (Miss Cunnington and 
Heginbothom). 

var. subalbida (Poiret).—Devizes (Miss Cunnington). 

, var. lineata (Olivi).—Downs between Malmesbury and 
Salisbury, Devizes (Heginbothom) ; Great Bedwyn (Townsend). 
 Helicella itala (Linné).—Common, especially abundant on the 
Downs. Maiden Bradley, Amesbury, Avebury (E. W.S.); Great 
_ Bedwyn (Townsend); very common on Downs near Marlborough 
 (Bromehead): Devizes (Miss Cunnington and others); Upton 
' Seudamore, Salisbury, and generally on the Downs throughout the 

county (Vize). 
a var. leucozona (Moquin-Tandon).—Devizes (Heginbothom). 
var. alba (Charpentier).—Devizes, fine specimens (Hegin- 
bothom). 
 Helicella caperata (Montagu).—Widely distributed. Montagu 
observed “We have found it sparingly in Wiltshire” (Test. Brit., 
p. 432). Stourton, Mere, Edington, and Devizes (EK. W.S.) ; Great 
 Bedwyn (Townsend); Devizes (Miss Cunnington, etc.,); Corsham, 
Bradford-on-Avon, Upton Scudamore, Warminster, Salisbury 
(Vize). 
_var. ornata (Picard).—Devizes (Heginbothom) ; Downs near 
Mere (E. W. S). 

Helicella cantiana (Montagu).—Evidently very rare. The 
only notices that I can find are:—Rare, near Weyhill, near 
Hungerford, and borders of Wilts (Vize). See Addenda. 

m. sinistrorsum. Mr. J. W. Taylor recorded, in J. of Conch., 
|| vol. vi., p. 33, that he possessed a specimen, “ one of several found 
|| in Wiltshire by Mr. Ripon, of Norwood.” 
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66 The Mollusca of Wiltshire 


Hyegromia fusca (Montagu)—Very rare. Trowbridge (Vize). 

Hygromia granulata (Alder).—Rare. Among nettles on | 
the banks of the Avon at Salisbury; Great Bedwyn (Townsend) ; 
Salisbury and near Hungerford (Vize); plentiful among grass on 
banks of a stream at Wishford (R. E. Thomas). 

Hygromia hispida (Linn¢)—Widely distributed and abun- 
dant. DaCosta recorded it from Wiltshire in 1778 under the 
name of Cochlea hispida. Montagu thought it occurred but 
sparingly in Wiltshire (Zest. Brit., p. 423). On the banks of the 
Avon at Salisbury, Lacock, Avebury, and Amesbury (E. W. S.) ; 
in the drift at Milford Hill and in brickearth at Fisherton (Black- 
more); Swindon (Cockerell); Devizes (Heginbothom and others) ; 
Trowbridge, Hilperton, Freshford, Salisbury (Vize); Great Bedwyn 
(Townsend). 

var. hispidosa (Mousson).—Salisbury and Edington(E. W. 8S.) ; 
Swindon (Cockerell); Devizes (Miss Cunnington) ; brickearth at 
Fisherton (Blackmore) ; Great Bedwyn (Townsend). 

var. nana (Jeffreys)—Great Bedwyn (Townsend). 

Hygromia rufescens (Pennant).— Widely distributed. Brick- 
earth at Fisherton (Blackmore). 


var. rubens (Moquin-Tandon).—Swindon (Cockerell) ; Salis- 
bury and Lacock (E. W. 5.). 
var. albocincta (Cockerell)—Downs between Malmesbury 
and Salisbury (E. W. S.). | 
var. alba (Moquin-Tandon).—Neighbourhood of Salisbury, | 
(Jeffreys); Blunsdon (Cockerell) ; Great Bedwyn (Townsend); 
Devizes (Miss Cunnington); Mere and Edington (E. W. 8.). 
Acanthinula aculeata (Miiller)—Rare. “In the woods at 
Lackham” (Zest. Brit., p. 430, as Helix spinulosa). Devizes (Miss 
Cunnington); rare at Durnford, moist meadows, amongst mossy, 
stones at Devizes (Vize) ; moist woods in Wiltshire (Jeffreys). | 
Vallonia pulchella (Miiller)— Widely distributed. Montag 
wrote of it, “It is most commonly found in rivers and streams 01} 
water, after floods, amongst the sand and other refuse brought 


down by the current, having been swept from the neighbouring 


By EL. W. Swanton. 67 


web and swampy situations. It is very plentifully found after a 
flood on the banks of the River Avon, in North Wiltshire, about 
Lackham”’ (Test. Brit., p. 441, as H. paludosa). Stourton, Mere, 
and Edington (EK. W.S.); brickearth at Fisherton (Blackmore) ; 
Devizes (Heginbothom) ; between Trowbridge and Studley, Salis- 
bury, Devizes (Vize). 

Vallonia costata (Miiller)—In all probability as widely dis- 
"tributed as the preceding species. Edington and Avebury, also 
_near Mere (EK. W.S.) ; Hilperton Marsh (Vize) ; Swindon (Cock- 
- erell) ; Devizes (Miss Cunnington and Heginbothom). 

Vallonia excentrica (Sterki)—Probably hitherto confused 
with V. pulchella. I found three specimens at Edington, in the 
valley of the White Horse. 

Helicigona lapicida (Linné). Local. DaCosta recorded it in 
1778 as Cochlea acuta “from Wiltshire in the moss on the bodies 
of large trees, and in woods.” Devizes, south of Kennet and Avon 
_ Canal (Heginbothom) ; Marlborough, moderately common (Brome- 
head); Corsham, Salisbury (Vize) ; Roundway Hill, Devizes (Miss 
_ Cunnington); Edington (E. W. S8.). 

Helicigona arbustorum (Linné.)—Widely distributed. Da- 
Costa recorded it from Wiltshire under the name of Cochlea wni- 
fasciata. Montagu wrote: “It delights in wet and shady places, 
particularly amongst willows and alders where the soil is black 
| and bogey. In such places in the neighbourhood of Lackham, in 
Wiltshire, contiguous to the River Avon, it is the most common 
shell, but we have rarely found it elsewhere” (Zest. Brit., pp. 414, 
415). A lightish form of the type occurs in nettle beds on the 
banks of the Avon at Salisbury. I have noticed in other places 
_ its fondness for nettles. A few specimens in the drift at Milford 
Hill and in the brickearth at Fisherton (Blackmore) ; Devizes 
Miss Cunnington and others ; Idmiston (W. lL. W. Eyre) ; Marl- 
borough, moderately common (Bromehead) ; Hilperton, Bradford- 
on-Avon, Alderbury, Salisbury (Vize). 

var. cincta (Taylor)—Banks of the Avon at Salisbury 
(H.W. 8.) ; Devizes (Miss Cunnington and Heginbothom). 
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68 The Mollusca of Wiltshire. 


var. fuscescens (Duchassaing).—Idmiston (W. L. W. Eyre) ; 
Devizes (Miss Cunnington and Heginbothom). 

var. canigonensis (Boubée).—Devizes (Heginbothom). 

var. conoidea (Westerlund).—Devizes (Heginbothom). 

var. flavescens (Moquin-Tandon).— Devizes (Heginbothom). 

Helix aspersa (Miiller)—Abundant everywhere. Cockerell 

wrote: “ They are largely eaten by the people round Swindon under 
the name of wall snails. I was assured by one who had eaten them 
that they are very excellent. The same practice obtains in East 
Somerset, where they are spoken of as ‘wall fish.’” It was at one 
time thought that this species may have been introduced into 
England by the Romans, as it occurred in many Roman stations : 
but of late years several undoubted pre-Roman localities have been 
recorded, notably kitchen middens one mile from the present sea- 
shore on the shores of the Mersey, and at Harlyn Bay, in Cornwall. 
Mr. J.W. Flower, F.G.S., has commented upon the fact that it fre- 
quently occurs in British barrows in Wilts. Three specimens were 
found about 2ft. below the surface during the excavation of a | 
Romano-British dyke, Shiftway Coppice, near Rushmore, by General 
Pitt-Rivers, in November, 1882. They were associated with H. 
pomatia and H. nemoralis, also flint flakes, a spindle-whorl, pottery, 
and bones of domesticated mammals. Six specimens were found 
during excavations at Rotherly in 1887. Excavating at Bokerly 
Dyke, in 1888, General Pitt-Rivers found one hundred and eighty- 
three oysters, three fragments of mussels, one hundred and nine 
H. aspersa, and twenty-four H. nemoralis. “Bokerly Dyke, the 
present boundary-line between Dorset and Wilts, is an entrench= 
ment of high relief, nearly four miles in length, running in a north- 
west and south-east direction, across the old Roman road, which 
runs from Sarum to Badbury.”—(Pitt-Rivers). It is not far from 
Cranborne. Period Romano-British. Occurring in such numbers, 
we may conclude H. aspersa was then an article of food; and it 
would seem that the practice of eating it has lingered to the present 
day in Wilts and East Somerset. See “ Addenda.” | 

var. exalbida (Menke).—Around Devizes on both sides of the 
Kennet and Avon Canal (Heginbothom.) 


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var. flammea (Picard).—Devizes (Heginbothom) ; Colling- 
bourne (Haslemere Museum Coll). 

var. albo-fasciata Jeffreys. — Devizes (Heginbothom) ; 
Marlborough and Edington (E. W. §.). 

Helix pomatia (Linné). Very local and not abundant. Mon- 
tagu thought it was not indigenous, and believed with the older 
conchologists that it was first introduced about the middle of the 
sixteenth century either as an article of food or for medicinal 
purposes. He records the finding of “a single specimen near 
Devizes,” and adds“ which, with those mentioned inGloucestershire, 
seems to be their furthest northern limits at present ” (Test. Brit., 
p- 407.) Later, it was held that it was introduced into this 
country by the Romans. Mr. C. N. Bromehead records it on the 
edge of the forest near Puthall Gate, Marlborough, and adds “ these 
molluses are almost invariably found to occupy the site of a Roman 
settlement of some kind. It seems likely that, could anyone be 
found willing to excavate, the remains of a villa would be found 
here. The exact position in which the specimens were found is 
‘the south-east corner of East Croft.” It is almost needless to 
remark that the supposition of the introduction of this molluse by 
the Romans has been completely negatived by its discovery in 
pre-Roman interments. Three “rather small” specimens were 
found by General Pitt-Rivers at a depth of about 2ft. below the 
surface while excavating a Romano-British dyke in Shiftway 
Coppice, near Rushmore, November, 1882. They were associated 
With three specimens of H. aspersa and a single H. nemoralis. 
| The Rev. J. E. Vize, in his paper on the land and freshwater shells 
of Wilts,! remarks “ Helix pomatia is to be found here.” Dr. Gray, 
rather singularly, at p. 114, speaking of these shells, asserts that 
“they have been said to be found as far north as Devizes in 
| Wiltshire, and in Gloucestershire.” His stations are Salisbury 
| (are) and woods near Chilton and Ramsbury. Mr. C. D. Hegin- 
 bothom has obtained specimens near Devizes, north of the Kennet 
and Avon Canal, and there are examples in the Museum at Devizes, 


1 Wilts Arch. Maq., vol. x., p. 94). 


70 The Mollusca of Wiltshire. 


obtained by Mr. Henry Cunnington, on Roundway Hill, Devizes, 
in June, 1883 ; Gipsy Lane, one mile north of Ogbourne Station, 
1908 (A. D. Passmore). 


Helix nemoralis (Linné).—Generally distributed. Several 
specimens were found by General Pitt-Rivers during his Romano- 
British excavations, viz., in the dyke in Shiftway Coppice, Rush- — 
more, one; at Rotherly, one; at Winklebury Camp, seven; in 
Bokerly Dyke, twenty-four; and four during the excavations at. 
Wansdyke, four miles north of Devizes. Stourton, Mere, Edington, 
Marlborough (EK. W.8.); brickearth at Fisherton (Blackmore) ; 
Marlborough (Bromehead) ; Devizes (Miss Cunnington and others); 
Corsham, North Bradley, Westwood, Salisbury (Vize). 

var. rubella (Moquin-Tandon).—Marlborough (Bromehead) . 
Devizes (Miss Cunnington and others) ; Stourton, Mere, Edington, 
etc. (EK. W.S.). 

var. libellula (Risso)—Devizes(Heginbothom); Great Bedwym 
(Townsend); Stourton and Mere (E. W. S8.). | 

var. albina (Moquin-Tandon).—Marlborough (Bromehead), 

vai castanea (Moquin:Tandon)_“ Maribor aie nee Meo 
Devizes (Heginbothom) ; Edington (KH. W. S.). 

var. olivacea(Risso).—Devizes(Heginbothom);Great Bedwyn 
(Townsend). 

Helix hortensis (Miiller)—Widely distributed, especially 
abundant in hedgerows on the outskirts of towns and villages. 

var. lutea (Moquin-Tandon).—Stourton, Edington, Avebury, 
ete. (E. W. S.); Great Bedwyn (Townsend) ; Swindon (Cockerell) ; 
Devizes (Miss Cunnington and others). 

var. arenicola (Macgillivray) —Edington, Mere, Melksham 
and Lacock (E. W. S.); Swindon (Cockerell); Devizes (Hegin- 
bothom). 

var. subalbida (Locard).—Swindon (Cockerell). 

var. olivacea (Taylor).—Great Bedwyn, with raised spire 

(Townsend). 
ar. fuscolabiata Von Martens—Great Bedwyn (Town 
send) ; Edington, with coalesced bands (EK. W.S.). 


By E. W. Swanton. wo 


var. roseolabiata Taylor.—Stourton and Mere (E. W. S.). 
var. incarnata Moquin-Tandon.—Hedges atStourton(E.W.S.). 
Ena montana (Draparnaud).—The Helix lackhamensis of 
Montagu, and the “ Bulimus lackhamensis, Wiltshire Twist Shell,” 
of Turton’s Manual, p. 181. A rare species. “We first found it 
in a moist wood in Lackham, in Wiltshire, in one small spot only, 
adhering to the trunks of ash and hornbeam trees; and afterwards 
tolerably plentiful in the woods belonging to the Marquis of 
Lansdowne, at Bow Wood, in the same county, not very distant 
from the former place, and in no other part” (Zest. Brit., p. 395). 
Woods near Malmesbury (Bromehead); Ashcombe Wood, near 
Tollard Royal, Durnford, and Ho day Hill, Devizes (Miss 
Cunnington and Vize). 

Ena obscura (Miiller)—A common species, especially in beech 
woods. We have found it in a moist wood at Lackham, on the 
trunks of smooth-barked trees, such as ash and hornbeam, not 
uncommon ” (Test. Brit., p. 392). Near Mere and Avebury 
(E. W.S.) ; Great Bedwyn (Townsend); Devizes (Miss Cunnington 
and others) ; Corsham and neighbourhood, North Bradley,Salisbury, 
Old Sarum, Ashcombe, and Roundway Hill, Devizes (Vize). 

Cochlicopa Iubrica (Miller).—Widely distributed. A single 
individual in the drift at Milford Hill (Blackmore) ; brickearth at 
Fisherton (Blackmore); Marlborough (Bromehead) ; Corsham, 
Trowbridge, Salisbury, Devizes (Vize); Swindon (Cockerell) ; 
Salisbury, Edington, and Maiden Bradley (E.W. S.). 

Azeca tridens (Pulteney).—Apparently a very rare species. 
I can find but one record ; the Rev. J. E. Vize found it at Clarendon 
Wood. 

Cecilioides acicula (Miller)—An uncommon species, but 
abundant where it occurs. “Have found great abundance 
amongst a variety of shells brought down by the floods in the River 
“Avon at Lackham” (= Buccinwm terrestre, Test. Brit., p. 242). 
Avebury (E. W. §.); “in decaying bulbs of tulips at Salisbury. 
The dead shell is frequent” (Vize). 

Jaminia secale (Draparnaud).—Frequent on the Downs 


a The Mollusca of Wiltshire. 


throughout the county, especially under stones beneath juniper 
bushes. “ We first found it, very sparingly, on an old mossy wall at 
Easton Grey, in Wiltshire, ten or twelve years ago, and never since 
till lately, when we discovered considerable abundance at the roots 
of juniper bushes on the sides of the hills, near Devizes ”) == Turbo 
junipert, Test. Brit. p. 341). Great Bedwyn (Townsend) ; Devizes — 
(Miss Cunnington and others); Ashcombe and Durnford (Vize) ; 


Edington, Maiden Bradley, and Mere (E. W.S.); Marlborough { 
(Bromehead). 


Jaminia cylindracea (DaCosta).-—A very local species. 
Salisbury (Vize) ; Devizes (Miss Cunnington and Vize) ; Stourton — 
and Edington (E. W. S.). 

Jaminia muscorum (Linné).—Locally abundant. “In great ; 
abundance among the rejectamenta of the River Avon, after floods, — 
about Lackham, probably washed from the neighbouring meadows ” 
(=Turbo sexdentatus, Moutagu in Test. Brit., p. 337, which was ~ 
referred to this species by Jeffreys). Brickearth at Fisherton © 
(Blackmore) ; Salisbury (Vize); I have taken it at Edington and © 
Devizes; in the latter locality it has been taken by Mr. C. D.— 
Heginbothom and others. j 

Vertigo antivertigo (Draparnaud). Rare. It is probable — 
that many of the Vertigines are more generally distributed than 
the records would indicate; they often escape detection through 
their minute size. Stratford-sub-Castle, near Salisbury (Vize);_ 
Edington (E.W.S.). 

Vertigo substriata (Jeffreys)—Very rare. Specimens from — 
Roundway Hill, Devizes, may be seen in Miss Cunnington’s Col- — 
lection at the Devizes Museum. The Rev. J. E. Vize also records — 
it from this locality. 

Vertigo pygmza (Draparnaud).—Apparently a very rare 
species. The only Wilts station at present known is the banks 
of the Kennet and Avon Canal at Trowbridge (Vize). It is fre- 
quent in East Somerset. 

Vertigo angustior (Jeffreys) —vVery rare. The only locality I 
can find mentioned is that given (under Z'urbo vertigo) by Montagu 


- By E. W. Swanton. 73 


“Rarely amongst the rejectamenta of the River Avon in Wiltshire” 
(Test. Brit., p. 364). 

Balea perversa (Linné)—Local. Montagu vaguely remarks 
“We have taken it in Wiltshire” (= Turbo perversus, Test. Brit., 
p. 355). Ashcombe, Salisbury (Vize) ; Marlborough (Bromehead) ; 
Devizes (Miss Cunnington); Swindon (Cockerell); Edington 
(E. W. S.). 

Clausilia laminata (Montagu).— Widely distributed in beech 
woods. “We have never found it but in Lackham Wood, in the 
north of Wiltshire, and at Bow Wood, the seat of the Marquis of 
Lansdowne in the same county” (=Twurbo laminatus, Test. Brit., 
p- 360). Clarendon, Ashcombe, Devizes (Vize) ; Devizes (Miss 
Cunnington and others) ; Marlborough (Bromehead) ; Warminster 
and Stourton (E. W.S8.). 

var. albina Moquin-Tandon.—Devizes (Heginbothom). 

Clausilia biplicata (Montagu).—This rare British shell, oc- 
curring only in three counties, has been recorded from three 
Wiltshire stations. “ We first discovered this species sparingly at 
Easton Grey in Wiltshire” (= Turbo biplicatus, Test. Brit., p. 361). 
Alderbury, near Salisbury (Maton); Roundway and Durnford 
(Vize); Devizes (Miss Cunnington); Clarendon, near Salisbury 
Bridgman, in Jeffreys’ B.C., vol. i., p. 283). 

Clausilia bidentata (Strém)—Widely distributed. Great 
Bedwyn (Townsend); Corsham, Maiden Bradley, Warminster 

| (Vize) ; Devizes (Miss Cunnington and others) ; Swindon (Cock- 
erell) ; Marlborough (Bromehead) ; Stourton, Mere, Avebury, etc. 
(E. W. S.). 
var. tumidula (Jeffreys).—Swindon (Cockerell), 

 Clausilia rolphii (Leach)—A very rare species which has 
hitherto been observed only on the downs near Devizes, where it 
has been taken by Mr. C. D. Heginbothom. Specimens in the 
Haslemere Museum labelled “near Devizes” were probably 
collected in the same locality by the late Mr. F. Townsend. 

- Succinea putris (Linné),—Apparently widely distributed. 
Corsham, canal banks on weeds, stones, etc.; between Trowbridge 


74. The Mollusca of Wiltshire. 


and Steeple Ashton, near the reservoir of the canal at Devizes, and 
Salisbury (Vize); Devizes (Miss Cunnington and Heginbothom) ; 
in wet meadows near first milestone on Swindon Road, Marlborough 
(Bromehead) ; Great Bedwyn (Townsend) ; the Avon at Salisbury 
(EH. W.S,) . 

Succinea elegans (Risso).—Not so common as the preceding 
species. Devizes and Salisbury (Vize); brickearth at Fisherton : 
(Blackmore) ; Great Bedwyn (Townsend) ; Stourton, garden pond, 
ete. (E. W.S.). 

var. pfeifferi (Rossmiissler).— By the canal, Swindon 
(Cockerell) ; Fisherton, brickearth (Blackmore); Devizes (Miss. 
Cunnington). 

Succinea oblonga (Draparnaud).—Specimens from the Fish- 
erton brickearth, collected by Dr. H. P. Blackmore, may be seen 
in the Blackmore Museum at Salisbury. See ‘ Addenda.” 

Carychium minimum (Miiller).—Widely distributed. “We | 
have found it in several parts of Wiltshire, particularly in Lackham 
Wood, and in drifted sand of the River Avon” (= Turbo carychiwm, 
Test. Brit., p. 339).. Brickearth at Fisherton (Blackmore) ; roots 
of grass at Roundway, Salisbury (Vize); Swindon (Cockerell) ; 
Edington and Marlborough (E. W. 8). | 

Ancylus fluviatilis (Miiller)—A very local species. Brick- | 


earth at Fisherton (Blackmore); canal reservoirs at Devizes, | 


Salisbury (Vize) ; Devizes (Miss Cunnington). 
Acroloxus lacustris (Linné).—Locally abundant. “ We have 


found them tolerably plentiful in a fishpond at Lackham, in 


Wiltshire, and in the River Avon, on the stalks of the yellow | 
water lily; but is rarely, if ever, found in rapid water, in which 
the fluviatilis seems most to delight” (= Patella lacustris, Test. 
Brit., p. 484). Ponds near Lavington, Salisbury (Vize) ; stream 
at Amesbury(E. W.S.); Lavingtonand Devizes (Miss Cunnington) ; 
Swindon (Cockerell). 
var. moquiniana (Bourguignat).—Swindon (Cockerell). | 
Limnza auricularia (Linné)—Widely distributed in the} 
two Avons and in the canals. “We have found it of a superior . 


By E. W. Swanton. 75 


size in the River Avon, in the north of Wiltshire ” (= Helix auricu- — 
- laria, Test. Brit., p. 376). Swindon, “in the canal and elsewhere, 
apparently as common as L. peregra in the district. One specimen 
approached variety ampla” (Cockerell); Devizes (Miss Cunnington 
and Heginbothom) ; Trowbridge, Salisbury (Vize) ; half-mile N.W. 
of Manton House, Marlborough (Bromehead). 

Limnea pereger (Miiller)—A common species. Very fre- 
quent in any likely places and varying in size according to circum- 
stances” (Vize). The Helix limosa which Montagu found “ sparingly 
in the River Avon” was probably a form of this species. Brick- 
earth at Fisherton (Blackmore) ; Great Bedwyn (Townsend) ; Avon 
at Salisbury, Stourton, Devizes, Amesbury, etc. (E. W. S.). 

var. vulgaris (G. Pfeiffer)—Stourton and Amesbury 
mh. W.S.). 
| var. lutea (Montagu).—Edington (E. W. S.). 

m. scalariforme.—Warminster (J effreys). 

Limnza palustris (Miiller)—Widely distributed. North 
Bradley, Trowbridge, Salisbury, Devizes (Vize); brickearth at 
Fisherton (Blackmore); Elcot Mill, Marlborough (Bromehead ); 
Swindon (Cockerell) ; stream at Amesbury, Avon at Salisbury 
(E. W. S.). 

Limnza truncatula (Miiller).—A common species. Brick- 
earth at Fisherton (Blackmore) ; numerous in a ditch at Corsham 
at the end of Lord Methuen’s Park, Salisbury, Devizes, Hunger- 
ford (Vize); Marlborough (Bromehead) ; Amesbury and Avebury 
forW. 5.). 

var. elegans (Jeffreys).—Devizes (Miss Cunnington). 

Limnza stagnalis (Linné).—Locally abundant. Montagu’s 
Helix fragilis is probably the var. fragilis; he remarks “The only 
place in which this has ever occurred to us is the canal intended 
to make a junction of the Kennet and Avon, between Chippenham 
and Laycock. Many that were collected from that water were 
all of the same slender shape, and in the younger shells there were, 
in all we examined, a few opaque white lines, crossing the smaller 
volutions. The largest measured an inch-and-a-half in length and 


76 The Mollusca of Wiltshire. 


not quite three-quarters-of-an-inch wide in the largest part ”’ (Test. 
Brit., p. 369). Devizes (Miss Cunnington and others); Trowbridge 
(Vize); Swindon (Cockerell) ; Marlborough, in pond one mile north 
of Chase Woods, Elcot Mill, Flashy Pond (Bromehead); Avon at 
Salisbury (E. W. S.). 

var. fragilis (Linné)—Pond three hundred yards west of 
north end Tunnel, Eleot Mill (Bromehead) ; Kennet and Avon 
Canal (Montagu). 

Limnza glabra (Miiller)—The inclusion of this—the rarest 
British representative of the genus—in the Wiltshire list rests 
upon half-a-dozen specimens in the Townsend Collection 
(Haslemere Museum) labelled “Great Bedwyn,” probably collected 
in the year 1850, and upon Jeffreys’ record (B.C., i, 118). It 
is the Helix octanfracta of Montagu. 

Amphipeplea glutinosa (Miiller)—Very rare. Salisbury 
(Vize). 

Planorbis corneus (Linné).—A rare and local species. Rare 
at Salisbury, where Dr. Blackmore thinks it was probably imported 
(Vize); canal near Wroughton, Marlborough (Bromehead). 

var. albida (Moquin-Tandon).—Canal at Cricklade (Brome- 
head). 

Planorbis albus (Miiller)—A common species. “It is one 
of the most common of the compressed species of Helix; it is 
plentiful in the River Avon about Lackham, as well as in the 
fishponds; and in many other places in the same county, especially — 
at Wedhampton, in ditches and ponds, of a superior size” (= Helix . 
alba, Test. Brit., p. 459). Swindon, one specimen measuring diam. 
74 mm., alt. 2 mm. (Cockerell) ; canal at Trowbridge and Devizes, 
on cases of caddis-worms, Salisbury (Vize) ; Great Bedwyn (Town- 
send) ; Stourton (E. W. 8.). 

Planorbis glaber (Jeffreys.)—This species, of which most 
British records are from northern counties, was found by Mr. 
F. Townsend at or near Great Bedwyn in 1851. Presumably he 
obtained it, as well as Z. glabra, from the Kennet and Avon Canal. 

Planorbis crista (Linné).—A rare species. “Of a larger size ~ 


By E. W. Swanton. a 


than usual in a pond at Wedhampton, in Wiltshire, with the Helix 
_ alba. Diameter one-eighth of an inch” (= Helix nautileus, Test. 
Brit., p. 466). Devizes (Heginbothom); ponds near Lavington 
and Devizes, Salisbury (Vize). 

Planorbis carinatus (Miiller)—Frequent in the two Avons 
and the Kennet Canal. “We first discovered it in the River 
Avon about Lackham, but all dead and bleached white, which 
seems to be the character of this shell in natural state. We do 
not, however, believe, they inhabit that river, but are brought into 
it in the time of floods, though we could never find it elsewhere, 
_ amongst the other species, which is common in the neighbourhood ” 
(=Helix carinata, Test. Brit., p. 453). Brickearth at Fisherton 
(Blackmore); Devizes (Miss Cunnington); Kennet and Avon 
_ Canal, on weeds at Trowbridge, Salisbury (Vize) ; Swindon (Cock- 
| erell) ; Elcot Mill, Marlborough (Bromehead). 

Planorbis umbilicatus (Miiller)—Apparently not so widely 
distributed as the preceding species. In a ditch between Trow- 
bride and Studley ; Salisbury, and canal at Devizes (Vize) ; Swindon 
(Cockerell) ; Amesbury, and streams near Avon at Salisbury 
Oh W.S.). 

Planorbis vortex (Linné)—A frequent species. Swindon 
(Cockerell); very abundant near Corsham and Trowbridge, North 
’ Bradley, and canal at Devizes (Vize) ; Devizes (Miss Cunnington) ; 

on caddis cases in ditches adjoining Avon at Malmesbury(E. W.S.). 
Planorbis spirorbis (Linné)—Common. Brick earth at 
Fisherton (Blackmore) ; stream in lower part of Butts Valley, 
Marlborough (Bromehead) ; Devizes (Miss Cunnington and others), 
Swindon (Cockerell); Kennet and Avon Canal, Stratford-sub- 
Castle, Salisbury, Steeple Ashton (Vize) ; Amesbury (E. W. S.). 
Planorbis contortus (Linné).—Locally abundant. “It is 
rather a local species, but we have found it not uncommon in the 
River Avon about Lackham, after floods, having been swept from 
the ditches in the neighbouring meadows, where it is found alive 
in abundance” (=Helix contorta, Test, Brit., p. 458). Swindon 
(Cockerell) ; Devizes (Miss Cunnington); stream at Amesbury,’ 
Avon at Salisbury, and Edington (E. W. S.). 


78 The Mollusca of Wiltshire. 


Planorbis fontanus (Lightfoot).—A frequent species. “We 
have found it sparingly in the ditches about Wareham, in Dorset- 
shire, and near the village of Wedhampton, in Wiltshire, but have 

observed it in greater abundance in a fish-pond at Lackham, in the 
same county, and in the river contiguous, adhering to aquatic 
plants, frequently deep in the water” (= Helix fontana, Test. Brit. 
p. 463). 7 

Segmentina nitida (Miiller).—A rare species. There are 
specimens in the Cunnington Devizes Collection, and in the 
Townsend Collection from Great Bedwyn in the Haslemere 
Museum. The Rey. J. EH. Vize found “one shell after many 
searches near the canal bridge on the Trowbridge and Bradford 
Road,” and also recorded it from the canal at Devizes. 

Physa fontinalis (Linné)—Abundant in the canal at Trow- 
bridge, splendidly fine on the Trowbridge and Bradford Road, 
Drew’s Pond, Devizes, and Salisbury (Vize); there are Devizes 
“specimens in Miss Cunnington’s Collection; Eleot Mill,Marlborough 
(Bromehead) ; Edington and Amesbury (EK. W. 8.). 

Aplecta hypnorum (Linné).—A local species. “In Wiltshire 
of an extraordinary size, measuring nearly three-quarters of an 
inch. In a pond, subject to be overflowed by the Avon in that 
county, we have seen great abundance, and in the same field were 
plenty of the B. fontinalis, and yet they had never communicated 
with each other, for in neither place were they to be found to- 
gether” (Bulla hypnorwm, Test. Brit., p. 229). Large size at 
Corsham, sparingly and small on the Hilperton and Steeple Ashton 
Road ; Trowbridge, very abundant, and Salisbury (Vize) ; Edington 
and Avebury (E. W. 8.). 

Bithynia tentaculata (Linné).—A common species. Swindon 
(Cockerell) ; abundant in the Kennet and Avon Canal in winter and 
summer, Salisbury and Devizes(Vize); Idmiston, one with aspiral 
band of distorted epidermis (W. L. W. Eyre) ; Kennet and Avon 
Canal near Elcot Mill (Bromehead) ; Devizes (Miss Cunnington) ; 
brickearth at Fisherton (Blackmore) ; Amesbury (E. W. 8.). 


Bithynia leachi (Sheppard).—Apparently a very rare species, 


By E. W. Swanton. ne 


occurring only in two localities. Salisbury and Devizes (Vize). 
_ Specimens from the latter place are in Miss Cunnington’s collection. 

Vivipara vivipara (Linné)—Locally abundant, but certainly 
not a common species. So very abundant at certain seasons that 
they can be collected in great numbers from the Kennet and Avon 
Canal at Trowbridge, canal at Heybrook, and Devizes (Vize) ; 
canal at Cricklade, canal near Wroughton, Marlborough (Brome- 
head). 

Valvata piscinalis (Miiller).—A common species. “We have 
found it in various parts of Wiltshire, especially in the Avon, and 
in the moat round the old castle at Marlborough” (= Turbo 
fontinalis, Test. Brit., p. 349). Canal reservoirs at Devizes (Vize) ; 
brickearth at Fisherton (Blackmore); stream at Amesbury, Calne, 
and Salisbury (E. W. S.). 


Valvata cristata (Miiller.)—A very local species. “Not 


- uncommon in drifted sand in the River Avon with the last (Pla- 


norbis albus), and sometimes on aquatic plants, but more plentiful 
in a ditch near Wedhampton in Wiltshire; it may, however, be 
considered as rather a scarce, or at least, a very local species ” 
(=Helix cristata, Test. Brit., p. 461). Canal at Trowbridge, 
Salisbury (Vize); Edington and Amesbury (EH. W. 8.). 

Pomatias elegans (Miiller)—Widely distributed on the 
chalk. In the woods at Lackham (Montagu); Roundway Hill, 
Salisbury (Vize) ; Devizes (Miss Cunnington and Heginbothom) ; 
Edington and Marlborough (E. W. 8). 

var. albescens (Des Moulins). Gully on south side of Oare 
Hill, near Marlborough (Bromehead). 

var. pallida (Moquin-Tandon).—Lane on the south side of 

Kennet, opposite Mildenhall, near Marlborough (Bromehead). 

var. ochroleuca (Moquin-Tandon).—Devizes (Miss Cunning- 

ton and Heginbothom). 

Acicula lineata (Draparnaud). A rarespecies. Dr. Blackmore 
found it in the brickearth at Fisherton, and the Rev. J. E. Vize 
on roots of grass at Upavon. See Addenda. 

Neritina fluviatilis (Linné)—Avery local species. On stones 


80 The Mollusca of Wiltshire. 


in the Canal at Trowbridge, Salisbury (Vize) ; Dr. Maton also re- 
corded it from Salisbury; Great Bedwyn (Townsend); canal at 
Devizes (Heginbothom); common in stream, Mere (EK. Baker). 


Dreissensia polymorpha (Pallas)—Apparently confined to — 
the Kennet and Avon Canal. Very abundant near Trowbridge in 


the canal, and reservoirs and canal at Devizes (Vize); Devizes 


(Miss Cunnington and Heginbothom). 

Is any thing known of the introduction of this species into the 
Kennet and Avon Canal? It is supposed to have been imported 
into this country in or about the year 1824. Within twenty years 
of that date it was reported from two counties in Scotland and 
thirteen in England. It was unknown to the Rev. J. E. Vize, who 
contributed a list of the Land and Freshwater Shells of Wilts, in 
1863, to vol. ix. of the Wilts Arch. Mag., or, at least, he makes no 
reference to it. In the 1889 Census List of British Non-Marine 
Mollusca it is recorded from twenty-one counties and vice-counties 
in England and two in Scotland. In the 1902 Census it is given 
under twenty-five English—including S. Devon, N. Somerset, — 
Surrey, and Middlesex—and four Scotch. Wilts must now be 
added to the list, and specimens have been sent to the Society’s 
Recorder. There are no records from Wales and Ireland. “The 
Dreissena is perhaps better fitted for dissemination by man and 
subsequent establishment than any other freshwater shell ; tenacity 
.of life, unusually rapid propagation, the faculty of becoming at- 
tached by a strong byssus to extraneous substances, and the power 
of adapting itself to strange and altogether artificial surroundings 
have combined to make it one of the most successful molluscan 
colonists in the world” (H. Wallis Kew, in “ Dispersal of Shells,” 
p. 219). 

Unio pictorum (Linné)—Apparently a local species. At the 
present time it has been recorded only from the Kennet and Avon 
Canal and its reservoirs at Devizes (Vize and Heginbothom). 

Unio tumidus (Retzius)—Recorded from the northern part 
of the country only; has not, as yet, been observed south of the 
Kennet and Avon Canal. Canal at Devizes (Miss Cunnington and 
Vize); canal at Swindon (Cockerell) ; canal at Wantage(Bromehead). 


By E. W. Swanton. 81 


var. ovalis (Montagu).—<This very strone variety is not 

_ uncommon’ in the Avon that runs through the north of Wiltshire 
and Somersetshire, inhabiting the deeper parts of the river (= Mya 
ovalis, Test. Brit., pp. 34 and 563). From the Avon and Froome, 

Wiltshire (Turton, as IMysca ovata). 

Anodonta cygnza (Linné).— Widely distributed in the canal, 
and occurs in all the largest ponds. Numerous in the canal at 

Trowbridge, canal at Devizes, the moat at Britford, Longleat (Vize) ; 

canal at Wantage (Bromehead) ; canal at Devizes (Heginbothom) ; 

Stourton ponds.and Longleat (E. W..S.). 

var. incrassata (Sheppard).—This shell we found in great 

abundance in the River Avon about Lackham” (=Jfytilus 
 awonensis, Test. Brit., p. 172). “Miss Bennett, of Norton House 
favoured me lately with specimens from Tisbury, Wiltshire. They 
were old shells, and the animal having lived in water highly im- 
_ pregnated with chalk and calcareous matter, its epidermis has been 
Secreted so rapidly and increased the shell so much in thickness 
that the Linnean character ‘testa fragilissima’ is entirely lost.” 
(Gray’s Turton, p. 292). Specimens from the Norton House 

garden pond, labelled “grown to this size by good living,” may be 
_ seen in the Cunnington Collection at the Devizes Museum. Mr. 
J. W. Taylor remarks: “A characteristic specimen of this variety 
from a brook at Tisbury, Wiltshire, kindly given to me by the 
Tate Mr. J. Pickering, weighs 2,227 grammes, or 5:12 ounces, while 
‘an example of the typical form of equivalent size from Nagden, 
near Faversham, collected by the late Miss E. B, Fairbrass, weighed 
“only 322 grains, or about one-seventh the weight of the variety 
imerassata” (Mon. L. & F. W. Moll, i., 79). 

‘Spherium rivicola (Leach).—Locally abundant. “ Frequently 
to be found at certain seasons in the canal at Trowbridge, Milford 
near Salisbury, canal at Devizes ” (Vize); Devizes (Miss Cunnington 
and Heginbothom); Salisbury Avon (HK. W.S.). 

Spherium corneum (Linné).—A common species. Canal at 
| Trowbridge (Vize); Great Bedwyn (Townsend) ; Swindon (Cock- 
| erell); Devizes (Miss Cunnington and Vize) ; ponds at Stourton, 
_and Avon at Salisbury (HE. W.S.). 
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82 The Mollusca of Wiltshire. 


Sphzrium lacustre (Miiller.) —Widely distributed. Swindon 
(Cockerell) ; Great Bedwyn (Townsend) ; Drew’s Pond, Devizes 
(Miss Cunnington and Vize); Salisbury, Edington, Avebury, and 
Amesbury (EH. W. 8S.) 

var. ryckholti (Normand.)—Swindon (Cockerell) ; “ the type 
of S. lacustre was very common at one place, but only one of var. 
ryckholtt was found (measuring 6 X 6 mm.)” 

Pisidium amnicum (Miiller)—A common species. “Dr. 
Maton, who first defined it as a distinct member of our fauna, 
obtained his specimens from the Avon, near Salisbury, and Montagu 
from the North Avon ” (Forbes & Hanley, Brit. Moll., vol. ii., p. 134) - 
Canal at Trowbridge, Milford near Salisbury (Vize); canal at 
Devizes (Miss Cunnington and Vize); Eleot Mill, Marlborough 
(Bromehead) ; brickearth at Fisherton (Blackmore); Stourton, 
Salisbury, Edington, and Amesbury (E. W. S.). 

Pisidium henslowianum (Sheppard)—A local species. | 
Milford near Salisbury, Drew’s Pond, Devizes (Vize); Great 
Bedwyn (Townsend) ; Edington (KE. W. 8.) 

Pisidium subtruncatum (Malm).—Very local. Swindon 
(Cockerell) ; Great Bedwyn (Townsend) ; Stourton (EH. W. S.). 

Pisidium pusillum (Gmelin)—Locally abundant. North 
Bradley, Harnham Meadows, Salisbury (Vize); Swindon (Cockerell); 
brickearth at Fisherton (Blackmore) ; Great Bedwyn (Townsend). 

var. cinerea (Alder).—Great Bedwyn (Townsend); North 
Bradley and one or two other localities near Trowbridge (Vize). 

Pisidium nitidum (Jenyns).—Very rare. Elcot Mill, near 
Marlborough (Bromehead). 

Pisidium obtusale (Pfeiffer)—Very rare. Recorded only 
from the neighbourhood of Salisbury. Milford, Salisbury (Vize) ; 
brickearth at Fisherton (Blackmore). 

Pisidium gassiesianum (Dupuy). Very rare. There are 
specimens from Great Bedwyn in the Townsend Collection at the 
Haslemere Museum. 

Pisidium pulchellum (Jenyns) —Locally nen Brick- 
earth at Fisherton (Blackmore); Milford near Salisbury, and 


By E. W. Swanton. 83 


Drew’s Pond, Devizes (Vize) ; Stourton, Edington, and oy 
({E. W. S.). 

In all probability the last four species have a much wider distri- 
bution than the above records indicate. 


SPECIES ERRONEOUSLY RECORDED FOR WILTS. 


The 4. cartusiana in the Cunnington Collection at Devizes are 
Hf. cantiana. Bulimus ventrosus (= Helix acuta) in Bromehead’s 
list of shells from the neighbourhood of Marlborough should have 
been Cochlicopa lubrica. 


ADDENDA. 


Since the foregoing notes were published in the Journal of 
Conchology I have received the following interesting communication 
trom Dr. H. P. Blackmore, of Salisbury :— 

“You may like to hear that Helia cantiana occurs at two spots 
close to Salisbury. I fancy this species has been brought from 
Weyhill Fair, both localities are by roadsides, where flocks of sheep 
pass from Andover. estacella haliotidea also occurs here—it was 
first noticed on the site of an old nursery garden, so it was probably 
introduced in the soil with plants. Some years ago I turned out 
three in the garden at the back of my house, and this year J find 
they have increased considerably, and are not difficult to find if 
| hunted for with a lantern at night. 
| “The best. evidence of Helix aspersa being indigenous to England 
occurred at Dewlish, in Dorset, in 1898. When examining the 
Pliocene gravel of this locality I aecidentally came upon an un- 
disturbed bed of sand 4 or 5 feet in thickness of Holocene age. 
This sand contained a large number of land shells, amongst them 
| nine examples of Helix aspersa. 

“Succinea oblonga can no longer be reckoned as foreign to this 
‘district. I met with it at Alderbury in a damp gravel pit in 
1890, and have since occasionally seen it in the same place, but it 
is not abundant there.” 

G 2 


Si. The Mollusca of Wiltshire. 


The Rev. R. E. Thomas, in a recent paper on “The Mollusea of 
Wiltshire,”! records (1) the taking of a single specimen of the 
rare Acme lineata “in a small wood on the downs between 
Wroughton and Wootton Bassett in July, 1903. (2) The variety. 
pellucida of Clausilia laminata “several specimens under the bark 
of some dead trees in an orchard at Wroughton in July, 1903. 
(3) Zonites purus, together with the variety margaritacea in Grovely 
Woods. (4) Huconulus fulvus in Grovely Woods. (5) Punctwm 
pygmacum, two specimens “on dead beech leaves at Grovely.” 

The variety margaritacea of Vitrea (=Zonites pura) is an ad- 
dition to the list given in my paper. 


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or The British Conchology. References to Wiltshire, 
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1803. Montagu, George; Testacea Britannica, or Natural History 
of British Shells. Contains many references. 

1807. Maton, W. G., and Racket, T.: Descriptive Catalogue of the 
British Testacea. Trans. Linn. Soc., vol. viii., p. 17. 
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1822. Turton, Dr, W.: Conchylia insularum Britannicarum. Refer- 
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1 Read at the Salisbury meeting of the Wilts Arch. Soc., 1908. 


By E. W. Swanton. 85 


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86 


ON NEOLITHIC FLINTS LYING BELOW THE PRESENT 
SURFACE AT DINTON. 


By Tue Rev. G. H. Eneteneart, F.S.A. 


I HAVE, on the north side of the Nadder Valley, at Dinton, an 
eleven acre field, stretching from the foot of the abrupt greensand 
ridge for something over two hundred yards downwards to the — 

.south. About four-and-a-half acres of this is in spade cultivation 
for bulbs and fruit trees. The remainder has been arable, under 
corn and root crops, until last spring, when I sowed it down to 
: permanent grass. 
Of the four-and-a-half acres, one long strip was double dug when 
I first came here, 2.c., the second spit of soil was broken up as 
well as the top, making a total depth dug of some 18 inches. § 
Finding less benefit than I had expected from this deep digging, )}" 
we now dig only one spit, 7.c.,an ordinary spade’s depth, say 9 inches. 

I reckon that the six-and-a-half acres under farm cultivation 
has not been disturbed deeper than about 4 inches by the plough. 

We have, therefore, portions dug to three several depths, 7.¢.:— 

A., by the plough, 4 inches. 
Ba a spaders9 Ee 
Ce mds pe ls} “. 


I find the number of worked flints found on my ground to vary 
directly with the depth. On the strip dug to 18 inches (C) they 
are very abundant, less so on the larger stretch of ground du 
only to one spade’s depth, or about 9 inches (B), and very few on 
the acreage which has been cultivated by the plough only (A). 
In the adjacent fields on the same side and slope of the valle 
the flints are few, as in my own ground which has been onl 
ploughed. The fact of this difference is curiously established b 
the following experience:—In searching a field separated fro 
mine only by a hedge, I found some half-a-dozen worked flake 


On Neolithic Flints below the present surface at Dinton. 87 


lying within a small area. In the rest of the field, though I paced 

- it over very carefully, I did not find one, On considering the 
matter I remembered that these flakes occurred in a strip which 
the farmer had given to his men to grow their potatoes on, and 
therefore had been spade-dug some inches deeper than the rest of 
the field. 

Out of a very much larger number I have selected some two 
hundred flakes from the four-and-a-half acres mentioned, quite 
two-thirds being from the most deeply-dug strip. And we 

found well over a hundred of these last autumn, because I have 
only lately given special attention to the matter and taught my 
men to distinguish and collect these flints. Whenever we plant 
or lift a fruit tree, put in a gatepost, or in any way touch the 
ordinarily undisturbed subsoil, we are almost sure to find one or 
more. | 
It is, therefore, clear to me, that by our deep cultivation—ex- 
_ ceptional in the valley—we touch upon the original gite of these 
tools, which, I think, lie in their original gite very much more 
thickly than is usually supposed. What are ordinarily found on 
_ the surface are only the small percentage brought up by earth- 
worms, burrowing animals, draining, &c., &c. It is curious that 
' this consideration of the ancient surface on which such implements 
‘must for the most part lie does not seem at all dwelt upon in 
Evans’ and other books on the subject. 

We have, so far, found no flints either wholly or partially gr stink: 
‘all are chipped tools or flakes. They are mostly rough, but oc- 
‘casionally a nicely-worked knife or arrow-head is found and many 
carefully shaped “scrapers.” Their patina is very noticeable, so 

that by their smooth appearance and feel even the roughest can be 
"distinguished from natural flakes, and all from implements such as 
are ordinarily found on the surface. 

I thought at first that there might have been some hut- 
settlement within the area of my field. I find, however, no pottery, 
‘pot-boilers, or other remains indicative of habitation, and now 
feel tolerably sure that the flints were dropped by people ranging 
‘along the valley side where it shelved up from the flat river 


88 By the Rev. G. H. Engleheart, PSA. 


meadows, which were probably a shallow lake or swamp in 
Neolithic times. 

Some of the flints are so very rude and some so finely worked 
that they probably extend, in their series, over a long period of 
time. 

It is true that the conditions which apply here at Dinton would 
only be found in similar localities on the sides of valleys, where — 
the accretion of washed down soil is large. On the uplands, and 
more particularly on the chalk, the added humus since Neolithic 
times is very little, and tools then deposited are almost or quite 
within reach of the plough. 

But the implements dropped on such highlands must be ex- 
clusive of those dropped by hunters wandering and squatting © 
along the valleys. The downs and hill tops were probably pretty — 
well as bare of cover, and therefore of game, as they are now. It 
must have been on the wooded slopes above the marshes and below 
the bare heights—as here along the sides of the Nadder Valley— _ 
that most of the flints were lost and broken and disearded over a — 
very long period. Implements used to procure and prepare daily — 
food must form a large proportion of the sum total, and on such 
soils as that at Dinton all but a very small part must lie on a 
surface not ordinarily disclosed. The almost certainty of finding — 
such flints whenever the soil hereabouts is dug deeper than usual 
is most striking. It occurred to me to search some ground on the 
opposite side of the valley which has been steam ploughed, and is 
therefore as exceptional in depth of disturbance as is my double- 
dug plot on this side. The excess of implements found there over 
those from land ploughed in the ordinary way proved no less than 
that recorded from my plot. Thesame notable excess from steam- 
ploughed areas has been observed at Tackley, Oxfordshire, whence 
some remarkable specimens have been added to the Pitt-Rivers 
Museum in Oxford. 

Most of the implements fall into the classes of knives andscrapers. 
Distinctly fashioned arrowheads are rare here; possibly, as suggested 
by Evans, they were usually made of bone in many districts. 
Flakes with gouge-like notches of varying aperture, perhaps for 


On Neolithic Flints below the present surface at Dinton. 89 


' shaping shafts, spits, and pins, are exceedingly common. Most 
"abundant of all are the so-called scrapers, varying considerably in 
form and probably in use. Many of these are very well chipped, 
‘with a deep obtuse edge formed by a multitude of small facets. 
‘Many are long-shaped, with notches on the sides.as if for tying them 
_tohandles. If the chief use of these tools was the scraping of skins, 
_ their widely-scattered abundance suggests that each animal was 
} flayed and its skin dressed as it was taken. Skins and the means 
_ of preparing them must, of course, have been in very great demand 
_ before the invention of woven clothing. 


90 


THE SOCIETY’S MSS. 


(Continued from Vol. xxxv. p. 496.) 


(JUIDHAMPTON. 


East of Clyffe Pypard and Broad Town on the same northern” 
escarpment of the Marlborough downs we come to Quidhampton. | 
Some account of the place will be found in Wiltshire Notes and 
Queries, vol.i., pp. 311—314, and of successive holders here in the | 
History of Castle Combe. It came into the possession of the Benet | 
family in 1648, and the title deeds relating to it, and to certain » 
adjoining lands in Can Court and Costowe, are set out in the § 
“abstract ” already referred to (vol. xxxv., p. 460). Both “schedule” @ 
and “abstract” are in this instance intact, and by the gift of Mr : 
Mullings the Society is also in possession of some forty of the | 
original documents from which the “abstract” was compiled. |) 
These are printed below, in nearly every instance in extenso. | 
Where the original is wanting, the summary of it, given in the 
“abstract,” is included. Even thus the account is by no means | 
complete. At every stage of this long history there is matter for | 
comment and for explanation. For the present, however, it will | 
be more convenient to hold such notes over, so as not to over-weight - 
what, as here set down, is an unusually complete title. 

The first entry in the “abstract” is as follows :— 


52 H. 3, 1268. By lease ——— de Heyweye demises to the Abbott & 
Covent of All the lands in Quidhampton for 12 years. 


The full text of this chirograph is appended :— 


(1) 

12 March. Hee. est conuencio facta Anno Domini M° C°C? LxX® 
A.D. 1268-9. octauo. die beati Gregorii. pape. inter Abbatem et Con- 
ventum de Stanlegh ex parte una et Ricardum de 

Hyweye ex altera. videlicet quod. Ricardus predictus concessit eb 
tradidit ad firmam. dictis Abbati et Conventui totam terram de Qued- 
hampton quam habet in eadem. cum domibus redditibus seruiciis 


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The Society’s MSS. Quidhampton. . 91 


pratis pasturis et omnibus aliis rebus et libertatibus ad dictam 
terram pertinentibus. ad terminum duodecim annorum proximo subse- 
quencium. pro sex viginti marcis sterlingorum. de quibus dictus 
Ricardus. recepit premanibus. a. dictis Abbate et Conventu. sexaginta 
marcas. et sexaginta marcas recipiet ab eisdem. die dominica proxima 
post Hockeday proximo sequentem. Habendum et tenendum dictis 
Abbati et Conuentui. de dicto. Ricardo et heredibus suis assignatisque 
suis. libere quiete. pacifice et integre. vsque ad complecionem dictorum 
duodecim annorum, faciendo et acquietando. scutagium. Hydagium 
Tallagium et cetera honera. debita et consueta infra dictum terminum, 
ad dictam terram spectancia. Hoc excepto. quod dictus. Ricardus. et 
heredes. sui vel assignati sui. dictam terram. ab ommimodis sectis 
curiarum WHundredorum. et comitatuum defendent et acquietabunt. 
Predicti. uero. Abbas et Conuentus. sustentabunt interim domus. quas 
receperunt. et eas reddent in fine prefati termini in eodem statu quo. 
eas receperunt. nisi alieno incendio. uel infortunio eas contigerit deperiri. 
uel uetustate fuerint consumpte. In fine eciam. prefati termini videlicet 
duodecimo anno. recipiet dictus. Ricardus. ad Purificacionem pasturam 
suam cum warecto. Ita. quod dicti Abbas et Conuentus nihilominus. 
plenarie recipient duodecimum Croppum cum dimidietate tocius feni. 
prato bene et more solito ab ingressu omnium animalium custodito. 
Hane autem terram cum domibus redditibus seruiciis pratis pasturis 
libertatibus et omnibus aliis rebus ad eandem pertinentibus. dictus. 
Ricardus et heredes sui uel sui assignati. dictis Abbati et conuentui. per 
prefatum terminum duodecim annorum contra omnes mortales warrant- 
izabunt. Et si contigerit quod infra prefatos duodecim annos. pro 
defectu waranti de Sectis. curiarum. Hundredorum. Comitatuum. 
dampna incurrerint dicti Abbas et Conuentus, dictus Ricardus et heredes 
sui uel sui assignati. omnia in fine predicti termini plenarie restituent. 
vel dicti Abbas et Conuentus dictam terram tenebunt. per extensionem 
ipsis prius factam. donee per visum legalium homiuum dampna que 
incurrerint plenarie restituantur et eleuentur. Preterea si contingat 
quod aliquis infra prefatum terminum releuium racione predicte 
terre exigat a dictis Abbate et Conuentu. dictus. Ricardus et heredes 
sui ipsos Abbatem et Conuentum. sine vila contradictione acquiet- 
abunt. Item in fine duodecimi anni. ad Hockeday. dictus Ricardus 
yecipiet aulam suam et boueriam. cum illa parte curie videlicet 
uersus occidentem. et tota altera pars curie cum gardino columbario. 
et cum ceteris pertinenciis penes Abbatem et Conuentum. remanebunt. 
Hance igitur convencionem concessionem et tradicionem. tam dicti Abbas 
et Conuentus. quam dictus Ricardus pro se et heredibus suis firmiter et 
sine dolo obseruandam. fideliter compromiserunt. In cujus rei testi- 
monium. presenti scripto in modo cyrographi confecto. singna sua 
alternatim apposuerunt. Hiis T'estibus. Dominis Willelmo de Caln et 
Roberto Blwet Militibus. Rogero Pippard. Henrico Bartholomeo. Willelmo 
Quinectin. Thoma de Doddeford. Anketill et multis ALJJS. Seal of 
Abbey, broken. 


No. 84 of, Society's MSS. 


92 ; The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


Not till 1324 is the property dealt with in these deeds, described 
asa manerium. The lessor above speaks of “all the land of Qued- 
hampton which he has in the same.” The last clause expressly 
determines that “at the end of the twelfth year at Hockeday the 
said Richard shall receive his hall and ox-house, with that part of 
the court, viz., towards the west ; and all the other part of the 
court with the garden dove-house and with the rest of the appur- 
tenances shall remain in possession of the abbot and convent. 

It would certainly appear from this clause that the property 
was divided, and that whereas the abbot and convent were just 
taking a lease from Richard de Hyweye of his part, they were 

already in possession of the residue, or of some portion, at any 
rate, of the residue, by some different title. Thus at the outset 
we are met bya difficulty. Itis very unfortunate that the originals 
of the next two deeds set out in the “abstract” are missing. 
Possibly if we had the full text our difficulty might resolve itself, 
for the first of them shows William de Heyweye (son and heir, pre- 
sumably, of the above Richard, who is here described as “ knight ”) 
acquiring some further estate of lands in Quidhampton :— 


(2) 

Att the feast of St. Barnaby [11 June] 32 Edw. j. 1304. An Agreem* 
between Agnes the Relict of Rich’, Pig on the one part and W™. de 
Heyweye son & heir of Richard de Heyweye Knt. on the other part viz. 
that the s¢. Agnes did give and grant to the s*. William 

All her land in Quidhampton with the rents wards) 
releifs escheats & all other the appurtenances. 

To hold tothe said William his heirs & assignes for the term of 
100 years att the rent of 14 marks to be paid halfe yearly during the life of 
the s*. Agnes And after the decease of the s?. Agnes the s4. land 
should remaine to st. W™. & his heirs or assignes free from any payment 
saveing to the s¢, Agnes her freebord during her life. 


The 11th June in the year 1304, fell on a Thursday. On the 
following Sunday, according to the “abstract,’ William de 
Heyweye made over his estate in Quidhampton to his son 
Richard :— 

(3) 


Sunday next after the feast of St. Barnaby 32 Edw. j. 1304. An 
Agreement between William Lord Heyweye on the one part and Richard 


The Society’s MSS. Quidhampton. 93 


his son & heir on the, other part thereby the s¢. William did give & grant 
to the s4. Richard 
AIT his land w“" he had in the village of Quidhampton 
w'* the rents and profits. thereof. 

To hold to thes‘. Richard his heirs or assignes for the term: of 100 
years att the rent of 14 marks halfe yearly for the life of Agnes the 
Relict of Rich*. Pigg. And after the death of the st. Agnes that y* 
land should remaine to the s?. Richard his heirs & assignes free from 
the s‘. payment saveing to the s4. W™. his freebord in all the lands for 
the life of the s‘. Agnes. 


The above two deeds may refer to a family transaction, repre- 
senting the surrender by a widow for instance of her life estate 
for the benefit of her grandson. In this case either the “ abstract” 
is misleading or the form of the documents most unusual. Grant- 
‘ing this, the lands in question would be the same lands previously 
leased by Richard de Hyweye to the abbot and convent. They 
may, on the other hand, refer to a genuine purchase. In thisicase, 
jand if the rent reserved is any gauge of the extent of the property 
‘conveyed, they refer presumably to the lands which, at the end of 
the lease, were to remain to the abbot and convent, and it may 
‘further be inferred that the abbot and convent’s interest in them 
|} was only leasehold. 

| From this point, for some little way on, we possess the originals 
jot all the documents mentioned in the “abstract.” The sequence of 
events appears to be that at some time between 1304 and 1317 


: 
|Agnes Pig, if that was indeed her name, died, and Richard de 


| Hyweye, under his father’s grant, entered into full possesion of 
{the lands in Quidhampton. He thereupon, probably in 1317, 
. leased them to one John Goudhyne, of Marlborough, for life. The 
imstrument by which this was effected was apparently missing 


when the Benets acquired the property. At any rate it does not 


appear in the “abstract’’ and no original exists. On 12th 
| August, 1317, John Goudhyne took a confirmation of his term 
trom William de Hyweye, the father. Of this release two originals 
lexist, the only difference between them, with the exception of 
some slight variations of spelling, is in the seals. To the one is 
appended a “ device,” to the other an indifferent: impression of an 


‘ill-cut seal of arms. The legend round the latter is “S.WILLI. 


94 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


DE HEYWEIE,” the arms, possibly, six ermine spots, arranged _ 
three, two and one, with in chief a crescent. The text of the ; 
release, with variant spellings, bracketed, from the version with | 
the “device,” follows :— 
(4) 
12 Aug. Pateat universis per presentes, quod ego Willelmus de © 
_A.D. 1817. Hyweye [Hiweye] remisi et quietum clamavi Johanni — 
Godhyne [Goudhyne] de Marleberg totum jus et clamium 
quod habui in omnibus terris et tenementis que habui in Quedhamton 
[Quedhamptone] que Ricardus filius meus tenuit et quepredicto Johanni © 
Godhyne [Goudhyne] ad terminum vite dimisit Ita quod nec ego nec 
aliquis nomine meo quicquid juris vel clamei de cetero exigere poterimus |) 
vel vendicare durante termino predicto In cujus rei testimonium pre- 
senti scripto sigillum meum apposui Hiis testibus Petro Bluet Galfrido 
de Weston Johanne Tornay Johanne de Chilton [Chiltone] Roberto de 
Coleote [Colecote] Willelmo de Rameshulle Thoma de Polton et aliis — 
Datum apud Marleberg duocecimo die Augusti Anno Regni Regis | 
Edwardi filii Regis Edwardi undecimo. 
Nos. 85 and 86. 


The lease by Richard de Hyweye to John Goudhyne was pro- — 
bably by way of security for money advanced, and the transaction 
of the nature of mortgage. Some years later, for the sum of 200/., — 
which probably represents the original advance and arrears of H 
interest, Richard de Hyweye sells outright to Goudhyne. The 
form of the feoffment is dictated by the circumstances of the ; 
purchaser. It is to him and the lawful heirs of his body, whom { 


failing to Geoffrey, his son, in tail, with remainder in default to his” 


own right heirs. Geoffrey Goudhyne, that is to say, was born out 


Pee ote 


of wedlock :— 
(5) 
9 May  Sciant presentes et futuri quod Ego Ricardus de Hyweye filius 
A.D. 1324. Willelmi de Hyweye dedi concessi et hac presenti carta mea 
confirmaui Johanni Goudhyne de Marleberg pro ducentis libris 
sterlingorum quas dedit michi premanibus omnia terras et tenementa 
mea in Quedhamptone in parochia de Elyndon tam in dominicis quam 
in serviciis tam villanorum quam liberorum cum omnibus suis pertinen- 
ciis. Habendum et tenendum omnia predicta terras et tenementa dicto 
Johanni et heredibus de corpore suo legitime procreatis vt in mesuagiis 
terris, tenementis, pratis, redditibus, pascuis pasturis, homagiis fedelita- 
tibus, heriettis, releuiis, escaetis, reuersionibus et seruiciis tam liberorum 
quam villanorum et cum omnibus aliis consuetudinibus, predictis terris 
et tenementis quoquo modo spectantibus de capitalibus dominis feodi 


The Society’s MSS. Quidhampton. 95" 


illius per seruicia inde debita et consueta libere quiete integre bone et in 
pace iure hereditario imperpetuum. Et si contingat quod dictus Johannes 
i obierit sine herede de corpore suo legitime procreato, tune omnia terre 
et tenementa predicta cum omnibus pertinenciis suis integre remaneant 
Galfrido Goudhyne filio ejusdem Johannis tenenda sibi et heredibus de 
corpore suo legitime procreatis de capitalibus dominis feodi illius per 
seruicia inde debita et consueta libere quiete integre bene et in pace iure 
hereditario imperpetuum. Et si contingat quod predictus Galfridus 
Goudhyne obierit sine herede de corpore suo legitime procreato tunc 
omnia terre et tenementa predicta cum omnibus pertinenciis suis integre 
remaneant rectis heredibus predicti Johannis Goudhyne tenenda eisdem 
de capitalibus dominis feodi illius per seruicia inde debita et consueta, 
libere quiete integreiure hereditarioimperpetuum. tego vero Ricardus 
de Hyweye antedictus et heredes mei omnia predicta terras et tenementa 
cum omnibus suis pertinenciis quibuscumque sicut predictum est, predicto 
Johanni Goudhyne et heredibus de corpore suo legitime procreatis in 
forma predicta contra omnes mortales warantizabimus et defendemus 
imperpetuum. In cuius rei testimonium presentem cartam impressione 
sigilli mei roboraui Hiis testibus Domino Willelmo de Hardene milite, 
Galfrido de Westone, Willelmo de Rameshulle, Johanne de Berewyk, 
Petro Portebref, Rogero de Stotescombe, Rogero Waz, Johanne Tornay, 
Johanne de Chiltone, Roberto de Colecote, Waltero le Blak et multis 
aliis. Datum apud Marlebergh die Mercurij proxima post festum Sancti 
Johannis ante portam Latinam. Anno regni regis Edwardi filij regis 
Edwardi decimo septimo. Seal, perhaps lamb and fiag, oun legend. 

0. 87. 


On this occasion also John Goudhyne took a release from 
William de Hyweye, the father, and for greater security, a similar 


Telease from Adam de Hyweye, son of William and brother of 
‘Richard :— 


i (6) 
19 May. Pateat universis per presentes quod ego Willelmus de Hyweye 
A.D. 1324. remisi relaxavi et penitus quietum clamavi imperpetuum 
pro me et heredibus meis Johanni Goudhyne de Marlebergh 
totum jus et clamium quod habeo vel habui seu aliquo modo habere 
 poterro in omnibus terris et tenementis in Quedhamptone in parochia 
de Elyndone que Ricardus de Hyweye filius meus tenuit et que idem 
Ricardus dimisit predicto Johanni Goudhyne tenenda ad terminum vite. 
Ita quod nee ego nec heredes mei nec aliquis nomine meo in predictis 
terris et tenementis aliquid juris et clamii decetero exigere vel 
vendicare poterimus. Ht ego predictus Willelmus et heredes mei totum 
predictum manerium de Quedhamptone cum omnibus pertinenciis suis 
‘quibuscunque predicto Johanni Godhyne heredibus et assignatis suis 
contra omnes mortales warantizabimus et defendemus imperpetuum. 
In cujus rei testimonium presentibus sigillum meum apposui. Hiis 
testibus Domino Willelmo de Hardene milite Galfrido de Westone 


96 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


Willelmo de Rameshulle Johanne de Berewyk Johanne Tornay Johanne 
de Chilton Roberto de Colecote et aliis Datum apud Marleberg die 
Sabbati in. festo Sancti Dunstani Episcopi Anno Regni Regis Edwardi 
filii regis Edwardi Decimoseptimo.. Seal, perished. No. 88. 


(7) 

19 May,  Pateat universis per presentes quod ego Ada (séc) de Hyweye 
A.D. 1824. filius Willelmi de Hyweye remisi et omnino quietum clamavi 
imperpetuum pro me et heredibus meis Johanni Godhyne de 
Marleberghe et heredibus suis vel suis assignatis totum jus et clameum 
quodcumque habeo vel habui seu aliquo modo habere potero infuturum 
in omnibus. terris et tenementis cum. pertinenciis suis que Ricardus de 
Hyweye frater meus habuit ex dono predicti Willelmi patris mei in 
Quedhamptone in parochia de Elyndone. Ita quod nee ego nec. heredes 
mei nec aliquis nomine meo in terris et tenementis predictis aliquid 
juris vel clamii decetero exigere vel vendicare poterimus In cujus rei 
testimonium presentibus sigillum, meum apposui. Hiis testibus Petro 
Bluet Galfrido de Westone Johanne Tornay Johanne de Chilton. — 
Roberto de Colecote Willelmo de Rameshulle Thoma de Polton Johanne 
Trippe Johanne Huest.et aliis Datum apud Marleberg die Sabbati in — 

festo Sancti Dunstani Episcopi Anno Regni Regis Hdwardi filii regis 
Edwardi decimoseptimo. Seal, a device. No. 89. . 


The next document is a feoffment by John Goudhyne of his 
lands, &c., “in the hamlet of Quedhamptone in the parish of 
Elyngdone” to his son Geoffrey, in tail, subject to an annuity of 
10 marks, with remainder in default to John le Busshe, of Clatford, 
clerk, his nephew or grandson, in tail, with reversion in default 
to himself and his assigns :— 


(8). 

27 Dec. Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Johannes Godhyne de 
A.D. 13826. Marleberge dedi concessi et hac presenti carta mea confirmaut 
Galfrido Godhyne filio meo omnes terras et tenementa mea- 

cum omnibus et singulis pertinencijs suis in villata de Quedhamptone 
in parochia de Elyndone tam in dominicis quam in seruiciis, quequidem 
habui ex dono et concessione Ricardi de Hyweye, Habendum et tenendum 
predicto Galfrido et heredibus de corpore suo legittime procreatis omnes 
terras et tenementa predicta, ut in mesuagijs terris tenementis pratis, 
redditibus, pascuis, pasturis, homagijs, fidelitatibus, heriectis, escaetis, 
reuersionibus, et seruicijs tam liberorum quam villanorum et cum om- 
nibus alijs consuetudinibus predictis terris et tenementis quoqyuo modo 
spectantibus de capitalibus dominis feodi illius per seruicia eisdem debita 
et de iure consueta libere quiete integre bene et in pace iure hereditario 
in perpetuum. Reddendo inde michi predicto Johanni Godhyne per totam 
vitam meam tantum annuatim in festo Natiuitatis Sancti Johannis 
baptiste, quinque marcas sterlingorum, et in festo Sancti Michaelis 
quinque marcas sterlingorum. Et si contingat predictum Galfridum 


4 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. — oa 


absque aliquo herede de corpore suo legittime procreato superste (sic) 
descedere quod ahsit, Extune post mortem suam ommes terre et 
tenementa predicta cum omnibus et singulis pertinenciis suis ut 
supradictum est integre remaneant Johanni le Busshe de Clatford 
; clerico nepotimeo. Habendum et tenendum eidem Johanni et heredibus 
de corpore suo legittime procreatis de capitalibus dominis feodi illius 
per servicia inde debita et de iure consueta libere quiete integre bene et in 
pace iure hereditario in perpetuum. LEtsipredictus Johannes le Busshe 
absque herede de corpore suo procreato superste obierit (sc) quod absit, 
Hixtune statim post mortem eius sine impedimento seu contradictione 
‘cuiuscumque persone,omnes terre et tenementa predicta cum omnibus et 
singulis pertinenciis suis quibuscumque reuertantur et integre remaneant 
michi dicto Johanni Godhyne et assignatis meis in perpetuum. Et ego 
vero predictus Johannes Godhyne et heredes mei omnes terras et tene- 
menta predicta cum omnibus et singulis pertinenciis suis quibuscumque 
prenominato Galfrido et Johanni Busshe et heredibus eorundem in forma 
predicta contra omnes mortales warentizabimus et in perpetuum de- 
fendemus. Et preterea si predictus Galfridus Godhyne in solucione 
supradicti annui redditus in parte vel in toto ad terminos prefixos seu 
quando per me antedictum Johannem Godhyne seu per alterrum quem- 
cumque nomine meo post terminos solucionis elapsos idem Galfridus uel 
easdem terras et tenementa tenens fuerit requisitus inde aliquo modo 
defecerit, quod absit, tunc sine contradictione cuiuscumque persone statim 
liceat michi pacifice ingredi omnes terras et tenementa predicta cum 
omnibus pertinenciis suis in quibuscumque manibus pro tunc fuerint, et 
eadem optinere ad meos usus proprios et de eisdem libere disponere pro 
voluntate mea donec de toto redditu predicto et de dampnis misis 
et expensis si que fecero ob causam perquirendi redditum predictum 
fuerit michi plenarie satisfactum. In cuius rei testimonium presentem 
eartam sigilli mei impressione roboraui. Hijs testibus Willelmo de 
Rameshulle tune constabulario castri Marlebergh’. Waltero Menaunt 
tune maiore libertatis burgi Marlebergh’. Johanne Trippe. Galfrido 
Aldwyne. Johanne Torney. Johanne de Chyltone. Roberto de Colcote. 
Rogero Waz. Ada Barlast. Petro Portebreif. Waltero le Blak. Johanne 
Cosyn. et multiis alijs. Data apud Marlebergh’ die Sabbati in festo 
Sancti Johannis apostoli et Huangeliste. Anno regni regis Hdwardi filij 
regis Hdwardi vicesimo. Seal, a device, with legend, 8S. IOHIS 
GODHINE No. 90. 


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_ Three years later Geoffrey Goudhyne leased all his lands in 
“Quedhampton in the parish of Elindon,” to Robert Russell the 
i) younger, of North Lydyerd, for life, at 10/. rent :-— 

(9) | 
13 Oct. Nouerint vniuersi quod ego Galfridus Goudhyne filius Johannis 


A.D. 1829. Goudhyne de Marlebergh tradidi et dimisi et hac presenti 
scripto meo confirmaui Roberto Russel juniori de North 


|} VOL. XXXVIL—NO. CXL H 


fie 


98 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


Lydyerd omnes terras et tenementa mea in Quedhampton in parochia de 
Elindon tam in dominicis quam in seruiciis et cum omnibus aliis perti- 
nenciis suis quibuscumque. Habendum et tenendum omnes terras eb 
tenementa predicta supradicto Roberto ad totam vitam ipsius Roberti 
vt in mesuagiis terris et tenementis pratis redditibus pascuis pasturis 
homagiis fidelitatibus releuiis eschaetis herietis reuersionibus et seruiciis 
tam liberorum quam villanorum et cum omnibus aliis consuetudinibus 
predictis terris et tenementis quoquo modo spectantibus de me heredibus 
seu assignatis meis quibuscumque faciendo capitalibus dominis feodi illius 
seruicia inde debita et consueta. Ht reddendo inde annuatim michi 
Galfrido heredibus seu assignatis meis decem libras sterlingorum ad 
duos anni terminos videlicet ad festum Natiuitatis Sancti Johannis 
Baptiste centum solidos et ad festum Sancti Michaelis centum solidos. 
Et insuper predictus Robertus infra terminum sibi preconcessum ad 
proprios custus omnes terras et tenementa predicta sustentabit et 
reparabit et eadem videlicet terras et tenementa in adeo bono statu quo 
illa recepit uel meliori dimittet michi heredibus uel asignatis meis sine 
strepitu lite contradiccione seu impedimento aliquali. Et ego vero 
predictus Galfridus heredes uel asignati mei predicta terras et tenementa, 
cum omnibus suis pertinenciis predicto Roberto ad terminum vite sue vb 
predictum est contra omnes mortales warantizabimus et defendemus, 
In cuius rei testimonium huiec scripto indentato sigilla predictorum 
Galfridi et Roberti alternatim sunt apposita. Hiis testibus Johanne 
Torney. Johanne Bryan. Johanne Thouky. Edmundo de Mordon. 
Ada Colyns et aliis. Datum apud Lydyard die Veneris proxima post 
festum sancti Dionisii. Anno regni regis Kdwardi tercii post conquestum 
tercio. Seal of arms, a lion rampant, in chief a cross (2) between twe 
mullets of six points, with legend, S. GALFRIDI GODHINE. 
No. 91. 


Five years later, in 1334, on the occasion of a distant journey, 
Geoffrey Goudhyne appointed his father his attorney to receive the 
rent of 9/, (not 10/.) from Robert Russell for his “manor in] 


Quedhamptone ” :— 
(10) 
9 July Omnibus et singulis ad quorum noticiam presentes peruenerint 
A.D. 1334, Galfridus Godhyne filius Johannis Godhyne de Marleberg 
salutem in domino Quia quedam ardua negocia in quibusdam 
partibus remotis aggredi propono. quare uniuersitati vestre innotesco mé | 
fecisse loco meo ordinasse et constituisse per presentes. Johannem 
Godhyne patrem meum predictum attornatum meum ad recipiendum et 
pro uoluntate sua optinendum post diem confeccionis presencium illum 
anuum redditum nouem librarum sterlyngorum quem scilicet redditum | 
Robertus Russel junior de North Lydierd soluere michi consueuit ad duo 


The Society’s MSS. Quidhampton. 99 


ad idem spectantibus. que quidem eidem dimisi per quoddam scriptum 
indentatum inter nos confectum. Dans vero eidem Johanni Godhyne 
patri meo predicto omnem potestatem meam in omnibus predictum an- 
nuum redditum tangentibus agendi prosequendi versus eundem Robertum 
Russel quocienscumque in solucione predictarum nouem librarum 
sterlyngorum siue in parte uel intoto illum contigerit deficere. vltra 
predicta festa distincte assignata donec de predicto redditu. dictarum. 
nouem. librarum sibi fuerit totaliter satisfactum. Insuper remitto eidem 
Johanni Godhyne patri meo et attornato penitus omne jus meum et 
clameum. quodcumque habeo vel habui seu quouis modo habere potero 
in illo anuo redditu prenominato nichil inde michi uel aliquibus nomine 
meo reseruando infuturum In quorum omnium testimonium supra- 
dictorum presentibus sigillum meum est appensum Hiis testibus Willell- 
mo de Rameshulle. Johanne de Poltone. Roberto de Colcote. Johanne 
de Chilton. Johanne Bryan et multis aliis. Date apud Quedhamptone 
die Sabbati proxima post festum translacionis Sancti Thome Archi- 
episcopi et Martiris. Anno regni Regis Edwardi tercij. a conquestu 
octauo. Seal of arms, as above. 
No. 92. 


Two months later in the same year, by the description of 
Geoffrey Godhyne, son of John Godhyne of Merleberge, mer- 
hant,” he re-enfeoffed his father of “all that my manor in Qued- 
amptone within the parish of Elyndone” :— 


(11) 

7 Sept. Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Galfridus Godhyne filius 
A.D. 1334. Johannis Godhyne de Merleberge mercatoris dedi concessi et 
hac presenti carta mea confirmaui dicto Johanni Godhyne 

patri meo totum illud mannerium meum in Quedhamptone infra 
parochiam de Elyndone cum omnibus terris et tenementis gardinis pratis 
pascuis et pasturis redditibus et seruiciis tam liberorum quam villanorum 
et eorum liberis consuetudinibus columbariis viuariis una et cum aliis 
quibuscumque pertinenciis suis quod quidem manerium predictum terras 
et tenementa et singula alia prenominata cum pertinenciis eorundem 
habui ex dono et concessione predicti Johannis Godhyne patris mei 
Habendum et tenendum supradictum manerium et omnes terras et 
tenementa gardina et prata cum pascuis et pasturis redditibus et seruiciis 
tam liberorum quam villanorum et eorum consuetudinibus columbariis 
yiuariis wardis releuiis escaetis maritagiis homagiis reuersionibus et cum 
omnibus quibuscumque aliis ubique pertinenciis suis predicto Johanni 
Godhyne et heredibus uel assignatis suis de capitalibus dominis feodi 
illius per seruicia annuatim inde sibi debita et consueta libere quiete et 
integre bene et in pace iure hereditario imperpetuum. Ht ego vero 
predictus Gafridus (sic) Godhyne et heredes mei totum predictum 
Manerium in Quedhamptone et omnes terras et tenementa gardina et 
“prata cum pascuis et pasturis redditibus et serviciis tam villanorum quam 


H 2 


100 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


liberorum et eorum consuetudinibus columbariis viuariis wardis releuiis 
escaetis maritagiis homagiis reuersionibus et cum omnibus et singulié 
aliis quibuscumque vbique pertinenciis suis sicus (sic) predictum est prés 
dicto Johanni Godhyne patri meo et heredibus seu assignatis eius contrs 
omnes gentes mortales warantizabimus defendemus inperpetuum I 


roboraui. Hiis testibus. Roberto de Colcote Rogero Aas de Hentone 
' Johanne de Chiltone Johanne Bryan. Rogero de Walecote. Willelmo 

de Rameshull. Henrico Fraunkelayn. Johanne Cardeville. Ricardo 

de Wynterborne mercatore et multis aliis. Data apud Quedhamptone 

die Mercurij proxima post festum Sancti Egidij Abbatis anno regni regi 

Edwardi tercij a conquestu octauo. Seal of arms as above. 

No. 93 


Being thus again in possession John Godhyne three years late 
enfeoffed Robert Russel of all his lands, &c., in “ Quedhamptor 
next Benknolle,” which he had “by the gift and feoffment ¢ 
Richard de Hyweye ” :— 


(12) 
13 May Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Johannes Goudhyne @ 
A.D. 1337. Marlebergh dedi concessi et hac presenti carta mea confirma 
Roberto Russel juniori de Northlidierd omnes terras et tené 
menta redditus et seruicia mea cum suis pertinenciis in Quedhampton) 
iuxta Benknolle que habui ex dono et feoffamento Ricardi de Hyweye 
Habendum et tenendum omnia predicta terras et tenementa redditti 
et seruicia cum omnibus suis pertinenciis prefato Roberto heredibus éf | 
assignatis suis imperpetuum de capitalibus dominis feodi illius p 
seruicia inde debita et consueta Et ego vero predictus Johannes @ 
heredes mei omnia predicta terras et tenementa redditus et seruicia cum: 
suis pertinenciis prefato Roberto heredibus et assignatis suis 1 
predictum est contra omnes homines warantizabimus acquietabimu 
et imperpetuum defendemus In cuius rei testimonium huic carte sigillum 
meum apposui. Hiis testibus Johanne Pedewardyn. Johanne Bria 
Johanne de Chilton. Johanne Bernard. Johanne Touki. Willelmt 
atte Welde. et Nicholao de Ufcote. Data apud Quedhampton pre 
dictam die Martis proxima post festum Sancti Johannis ante portam 
Latinam. Anno regni regis Edwardi tercij post conquestum vndeci m0. 
Seal perished. No. 94. 


The original of the document which comes next in the “ab- 
stract” is missing. The “abstract” describes it as follows :— 


tr) j 
12 March, 31 Edw. 3, 1357 [1356-7] Letter of Attorney fr 


The Society’s MSS. Quidhampton. 101 


Robert Russell to Robt de Mordone to deliver to Robt de Wyke his 
kinsman possession of 
All his lands and tenemente in Quedhampton in the parish of 
Elinden 
To hold to him & the heirs of his body lawfully begotten according to 
the form of a certain deed made to him. 


Whatever the nature of this transaction it did not terminate 
he possession here of the family of Russel, as appears by the fol- 
wing counterpart of an indenture of demise :— 


(14) 

11 June Hee indentura testatur quod Robertus Russel miles tradidit 
| A.D. 1379 concessit et dimisit Elianore Sauage manerium suum de 

Quydhampton cum omnibus terris pratis pascuis pasturis 
et redditibus et cum omnibus aliis suis pertinenciis Habendum et 
tenendum totum predictum manerium cum omnibus terris pratis 
pascuis pasturis et redditibus et cum omnibus aliis suis pertinenciis ad 
terminum vite sue de predicto Roberto heredibus vel assignatis suis 
libere et in pace Reddendo inde annuatim michi predicto Roberto ad 
terminum vite mee viginti libras sterlingorum ad quatuor anni terminos 
principales per equales porciones Ht faciendo capitalibus dominis feodi 
illius omnia servicia inde debita et de jure consueta ac eciam omnia et 
singula alia onera redditus et servicia predicto manerio cum omnibus 
suis pertinenciis interim quouismodo tangencia sustentando eciam 
interim reparando et manutenendo totum predictum manerium cum 
omnibus suis pertinenciis competenter in omnibus suis necessariis 
sumptibus predicte Elianore durante vita sua in adeo bono statu sicut ea 
in principio termini recepit Ita quod predictus redditus viginti librarum 
non depereat absque vasto seu destruccione interim quovismodo faciendo 
Ht si predicta Elianora in solucione predictarum viginti librarum per 
quindecim dies in parte vel in toto defecerit extunc bene liceat predicto 
Roberto vel assignatis suis in predicto manerio cum pertinenciis suis 
ingredi et in eadem vndique distringere et districciones sic captas fugare 
et retinere quousque de predicto redditu sic aretro existente predicto 
| Roberto seu assignatis suis ad terminum vite sue plenarie fuerit 
) satisfactum Et si contingat predictus redditus viginti librarum per 
unum mensem post aliquem terminum supradictum aretro existere aut 
si predicta EHlianora predictum manerium cum suis _pertinenciis 
competenter ut predictum est non sustentaverit reparaverit manu- 
tenuerit aut vastum seu destruccionem inde fecerit aut de eodem 
manerio cum omnibus suis pertinencijs seu de aliqua parcella ejusdem 
manerij alienacionem quouismodo fecerit quod tunc bene liceat predicto 
Roberto seu assignatis suis totum manerium predictum cum omnibus 
suis pertinencijs ut predictum est reingredi et in pristino statu suo 
retinere dimissione predicta non obstante Et predictus Robertus vult 
et concedit quod predictum manerium cum omnibus suis pertinencijs 


should have dropped within nine years, but in 1388 we find 


2 The Society’s MSS. Quidhampton. 


post decessum predicte Elianore remaneat Isabelle filie predicte Elianore 
ad terminum vite sue tenendum et faciendo in omnibus in forma predicta 
Et predictus Robertus vult et concedit quod predictum manerium cum 
omnibus suis pertinencijs post decessum predicte Isabelle integre re 
maneat Cristine sorori predicte Isabelle ad terminum vite sue tenendum 
et faciendo in omnibus in forma predicta Ht predictus Robertus vult et 
concedit quod predictum manerium cum omnibus suis pertinenciis post 
decessum predicte Cristine integre remaneat Agnete sorori dicte Cristine 
ad terminum vite sue tenendum et faciendo in omnibus in forma predicta 

+.b. Et ego vero predictus Robertus heredes et assignati mei totum 
predictum manerium cum omnibus suis pertinencijs in forma predicta 
contra omnes gentes warantizabimus acquietabimus et defendemus In 
cuius rei testimonium partes predicte hijs indenturis sigilla sua alternatim 
apposuerunt MHijs testibus Rogero de Bello campo milite Willelme 
Worston Roberto Crekkelade Roberto Deuenyssh Ricardo Priour Johanne 
Schour Johanne Mascal et alijs Data apud Lydyerd Mulcent in festo 
Sancti Barnabe Apostoli Anno regni Regis Ricardi Secundi post con: 
questum secundo 

+.a. Ht post decessum predicte Agnete totum predictum manerium | 
cum omnibus suis pertinencijs integre remaneat Thome filio predict) 
Roberti et heredibus suis masculis de corpore suo legitime procreatis) | 
tenendum de capitalibus dominis feodi illius per seruicia inde debita et 
de iure consueta imperpetuum Et si predictus Thomas sine herede | 
masculo de corpore suo legitime procreato obierit quod absit tunc pre 
dictum manerium cum omnibus suis pertinencijs integre remaneat recti 
heredibus predicti Roberti Tenendum de capitalibus dominis feodi illius } 
per seruicia inde debita et de iure consuetaimperpetuum. Seal of arms) 
a lion passant, with legend, S. HVGONIS. DE. MAVNDEVILE. — 

No. 95. 


It seems improbable that all the “lives ” in the foregoing lease y 
p going pO 


Robert demising his lands in “ Quedhamton,” the buildings, &ey 


excepted, to John Groundi, for a year :— 


(15) 

26 March Hee indentura facta apud Lydeard Mylcent in crastino 
A.D. 1888 nunciacionis beate Marie virginis Anno regni Regis Ricard 
secundi post conquestum vndecimo inter Robertum Russt 

chivaler ex una parte et Johannem Groundi ex altera parte testatur q 
predictus Robertus concessit et ad firmam dimisit predicto Johanni 
totam terram suam in Quedhamton cum pratis pascuis pasturis et red- 
ditibus exceptis domibus manerij columbario et clauso de nouo fossato 
circa predictum manerium iacente, aceciam quadam pecia terre iacente 
in parte occidentali manerij predicti infra quandam viam que ducit 
uersus Benknoll et le Doune et eciam omnibus perquisitis curiarumly 
finis (sic) releuiis et heriettis predicto manerio spectantibus Habendum 


Lhe Society’s MSS. Quidhampton. 103 


et tenendum a die confeccionis presencium vsque ad eundem festum 
tune proximum sequens per unum annum integrum reddendo inde 
predicto Roberto heredibus et assignatis suis ad festum Sancti Johannis 
Baptiste tune proximum sequens viginti sex solidos et octo denarios ad 
festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli tune proximum sequens viginti 
sex solidos et octo denarios et duo quartaria frumenti puri et boni 
bladi ad festum Omnium Sanctorum tune proximum sequens quatuor 
quarteria frumenti puri et boni bladi ad festum Natalis Domini 
tune proximum sequens viginti sex solidos et octo denarios ad 
festum Annunciacionis beate Marie virginis tunc proximum sequens 
viginti sex solidos et octo denarios ad festum Natiuitatis Sancti 
Johannis Baptiste tune proximum sequens viginti sex solidos et octo 
denarios et ad festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli tune proximum 
Sequens viginti sex solidos et octo denarios et faciendo pro predicto 
Roberto omnia onera predicto manerio quouismodo tangencia durante 
termino predicto vsque ad festum Sancti Michaelis tune proximum 
sequens Et predictus Robertus vult et concedit pro se et heredibus suis 
quod predictus Johannes poterit seminare in anno proximo futuro ad 
semen yemale et quadragesimale semen suum in terra predicta in 
campo ut iacet et proficuum vesture bladorum predictorum ad volun- 
tatem suam capere et cariare infra dominium predictum sine contra- 
diccione alicuius durante termino predicto et a termino predicto vsque 
festum Sancti Michaelis tune proximum sequens Jt si contingat quod 
predicta firma a retro sit in parte vel in toto ad aliquem terminum per 
octo dies bene liceat predicto Roberto heredibus et assignatis suis in 
predictis terris pratis pascuis pasturis et redditibus ingredi et distringere 
et distrieciones retinere donec de predicta firma plenarie fuerit sibi 
satistactum Ht si contingat quod predicta firma aretro sit in parte vel 
in toto ad aliquem terminum predictum per unum mensem bene liceat 
predicto Roberto heredibus et assignatis suis in predictis terris pratis 
' pascuis pasturis et redditibus reingredi et in pristino statu retinere cum 
omnibus bonis et catallis in eisdem inuentis sine contradiccione alicuius 
In cuius rei testimonium partes predicte hiis indenturis sigilla sua 
alternatim apposuerunt Hiis testibus Roberto Duenyssh Johanne Schour 
Johanne Maseal Willelmo Bryght Johanne Stolas et aliis Data die et 
anno supradictis. Mragment of seal. No. 96. 


The “title” at this point, upon examination in the seventeenth 
jcentury, was apparently considered defective, and recourse had to 
ithe national records. The result is described in the “abstract ” 
as follows :— 

2 May, 12 Edw‘. 4, 1472. Copy of an Inquisicion whereby it appears 
that John Russell was seized in his demesne as of fee (amongst other 
lands) of One messuage and 100 acres of land cum pertinenciis in 


Quidhampton And that the said messuage and land in Quidhampton 
| were worth 100%. per annum and were held of the Priory of Bradstock. 


104 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


The copy itself is merely an extract :— 


(16) 
Ex Bundello Escaet’ de Anno 
duodecimo regni Regis Edwardi 

quarti (inter alia) 

Inquisitio capta apud Novam Sarum in comitatu Wiltes’ secundo die — 
Maii Anno regni Regis Edwardi Quarti post conquestum duodecimo 
coram Radulpho Banestre Hscaetore Domini Regis in comitatu predicto 
virtute brevis dicti Domini Regis eidem Escaetori directi et huic Inqui- 
sitioni consuti per sacramentum Henrici Swayn Armigeri Ricardi Freman 
Armigeri, &c. : 

Qui dicunt super sacramentum quod Johannes Russell Armiger in 
dicto brevi nominatus fuit seisitus in dominico suo ut de feodo de quinque 
messuagiis quingintis acris terre centum acris prati trescent’ acris pasture 
et centum acris bosci cum pertinenciis in Luydeyard Mylcent Et de 
uno messuagio et centum acris terre cum pertinenciis in Shawe Ht 
uno messuagio et sexaginta acris terre cum pertinenciis in Pyryton- Ht. 
de duobus messuagiis et centum acris terre cum pertinenciis in 
Wotton Basset et vocat’ Russell et Bukk. Kt de uno messuagio et D. 
acris terre cum pertinenciis in Quedhamton. Et de uno messuagio &e. 

Ht dicta messuagium et terra in Quedhampton valent per Annum in 
omnibus exitibus ultra reprisas centum solidos et tenentur de Priore de 
Bradstoke set per que servicia juratores predicti penitus ignorant. Ht &. 

Examinat’ 7 Feb. 1600 [1600-1601] 
Concordat hactenus cum Originali 
suo Recordo. W. Lambard. 

No. 97. 


There is no doubt that the inquisition states in spite of the 
“abstract,” that the Russell holding in Quidhampton consisted of 
five hundred acres—a difficult statement to accept ! 

The original inquisition further alleges that the heir of the 
Russells was a Collingbourne—though all this and much more is 
omitted in the extract furnished by Mr. Lambard—and it is in 
the possession of a Collingbourne that we find the property ac- 
cording to the document next in order in the “abstract,” the 
original of which is also forthcoming :— 


(17) | 

8 July This endentur made by twene Wyllyam Colyngborne Esquyer 
A.D. 1474 of the on parte And Wyllyam Ferre of the other parte Wittenes- |} 
eth that the seid Wylliam Colyngborne hath sett graunted and — 

to ferme dimised vnto the forseid William Ferre and to Joone his — 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 105 


wyf hys maner of Quedhampton with all theerable landes medez 
lesowes and pastures vnto the same maner belongynge wardez mariagez 
releves and other eschetes only except and vnto the seid William 
Colyngborne and hys heirez resserued ‘To haue and to hold all the seid 
maner with thapurtenauncez except afore except vnto the seid Wyllyam 
Ferre and Joone his wyf fro the fest of seynt Michell the archangell last 
past afore the date of thes presentz vnto the ende and terme of their 
lyves or which of them lengyst lyveth yeldyng ther fore yerly vnto the 
forseid Willyam Collyngbourne his heirez or his assignez vj.li. xiij.s. iiij.d. 
to be payd at the festes of Ester and Michelmasse by evyn porcions 
And if the seid rent of vj.li. xiij.s. iiij.d. or any parte ther of be vnpayd 
aftur eny of the seid festes paiable by. xv. dayes than hit shal be lawfull 
vnto the seid Wyllyam Colyngborne hys heirez or his assignez to entre 
in all the seid maner with thapurtenauncez and distreyne and that. 
distresse so take to reteyne and eneioy vnto the tyme the seid rent with 
the arrerages be fully satisfied and content And if the seid rent be 
vnpaid aftur eny of the seid festes paiable by . iij monethes and no 
sufficient distresse may be founde yppon the seid maner with thappur- 
tenauncez or if the seid Wyllyam Ferre or Joone or eyther of them graunt 
the estate to any other person or persones with oute licence of the seid 
William Colyngborne then hit shalbe lawfull unto the seid William 
Colyngborne his heirez or his assignez in all the seid maner with 
the appurtenaunce to reentre the same to eneioy and the seid Wyllyam 
Ferre and Joone and eyther of them to put oute this graunte not 
withstandyng And if the seid William Ferre and Joone or eyther 
of them do eny waste vppon the seid maner or vppon eny parcell of 
hyt durynge the seid termes than hit shal be lawfull vnto the forseid 
Wyllyam Collyngborne his heirez or his assignes to commaunde his 
Steward or any other of his seruantes in that behalf at all season to se the 
wastes be don and to call vnto hym iij or iiij of indiferent persones in- 
habited next adioynyng vnto the same maner and by ther discretions yf 
any waiste be founde to cesse hit accordyng And than the seid Willyam 
Ferre and Joone and eche of them shall pay or do to be paide vnto 
Wyllyam-Collyngborne his heirez or his assignez with in iij monethes 
next after the the seid .waiste so demed double the valure and that hit 
shall be as lawful vnto the seid Willyam Colyngborne or his assignes to 
entre and distreyne vppon the seid maner with thappurtenaunces in 
maner and forme a forespecified alsowell for the seid waiste and for the 
yerely rent And the seid Willyam Ferre and Joone and eyther of them 
during the seid terme shall at ther propre costes and expens repaire and 
maynteyne all the housez and hegges vppon the seid maner onely except 
that the seid Wyllyam Colyngborne his heirez or his assignez shall at 
ther propre costes and expens repaire the grose tymbre of the seid howsez. 
duryng the seid termes provided allwey that yf eny of the seid grose 
tymbre be hurt by the seid Willyam Ferre and Joone or eyther of them 
or by ther meanes than the seid Willyam Ferre and Joone and euerych 
of them shall at ther propre cost and expens reemend the same grose 
tymbre and repayre hit All so the seid Wyllyam Ferre and Joone shall 


106 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


haue and euerych of them shall haue sufficient housbote heybote plowbote 
and cartebote duryng the terme abofeseid with oute eny waste ther of to 
be don lyke as oper fermers haue: had a fore tyme and vppon the seid 
maner to be expendid And allso the seid William Ferre duryng hys seid 
terme shall haue of the seid Wyllyam Colyngborne and his heirez a 
gowne cloth of ther lyuerey or elles vj.s. viij.d. for hit at the eleccion of 
the seid Wyllyam Colyngborne and hisheirez In to the whiche witinesse 
of thes endentures eyther parte to other they haue putto ther seales y 
zeuen the viij* day of Jule the yere of the regne of Kyng Edward the 
iiij'" aftur his (sic) conqueste’ the xiiij". Two seals. No. 98. 


William Collingbourne was attainted; his lands, however, came 
eventually to the hands of his two daughters and co-heirs and 
were divided between them. The next document—the original is 
lost—shows Quidhampton in the possession of the elder of these 


ladies and her husband :-— 
(18) 

12 Oct. 4 Hen. 7, 1489 [1488] By Indenture Between George 
Chadertone gent’ & Margaret his wife of the one part and Richard Fare 
yeoman of the other part the s¢. George & Margarett did sett grant & to 
farme demise unto the s¢ Richard 

their mannor of Quidhampton with all 
the arable land and appurtenances thereto 
belonging 

To hold to the s4 Richard and his assignes from Michaelmas then 
last for 21 years at 8". per annum payable at Lady day & Michelmas 


Chaderton and his wife continued in possession for about thirteen- 
and-a-half years, when, as appears by the following indenture of 
bargain and sale, they sold the manor to Reed :— 


(19) 

19 April ‘This Endenture made the xix" day of Aprell the xvijth 
1502 yere of the Reigne of Kyng Henry the vij'® Bitwene Barth’u 
Reed Aldreman Citezein and Goldsmyth of London on that 

one part And George Chaterton of Bredfeld in the Countie of Wilteshire 
Gentilman and Margaret his wyf one of the doughters & heires of William 
Colyngbourne Esquyer deceassed on that other part Witnessith that 
the said George and Margaret for the summe of exxxiij.li. vjs. viij.d. 
sterling to be payed as herevnder is specyfied haue bargayned & sold 
vnto the said Barth’u the manior of Quedhampton w' thappurtenaunces 
in Quedhampton in the parisshe of Elyndon in the said Countie of 
Wilteshire And all the londes Tenementes medes lesees pastures rentes 
reuersions & seruices of the said George or of the said Margaret his 


The Society's MSS. (Quidhampton. 107 


wif or of any other to thuse of the same George and Margaret or of 
either of theym in Quedhampton and Elyndon aforsaid And all maner 
of Courtes waystes streyes reliefes eschetes wardes customes fynes for- 
feytis amerciamentes and all other commodities liberties ffraunchises 
priuileges and profites to the said manoir londes & tenementes or to 
any part or parcell of theym perteynyng or belonging or to or w' the 
same had vsed or occupyed w' all other thappurtenaunces And the said 
George & Margaret couenaunte permytte & graunte by thise presentes 
that they been now seased as in the Right of the said Margaret of the 
said manoir londes & Tenementes and that they theyr heires feoffes & 
grauntees and all other hauyng any thyng in the premysses to thuse of 
of the said George and Margaret or of either of theym or of their heires 
whansoeuer they before the feast of Mighelmasse next commyng after 
the date abouesaid or afterward therto be requyred shall do cause & 
suffre to be doon atte costes and charges of the said Barth’u or of his 
heires all that which the lerned Counsell of the same Barth’u or of his 
heires shall devise and ordre to be doon for to make sure all the said 
manoir londes Tenementes and other the premysses to the said Barth’u 
and to his heires or to other at his denominacion by dedes releasses 
w' clauses of generall warrantie ffynes recoueres or otherwise as the said 
lerned Counsell shall ordre And that the said George and Margaret 
before the said feast shall clere & discharge all the premysses of all 
former bargaynes grauntes & sales of the same or of any parcell therof 
And of all Dowers Joyntours recognisaunces statutes of the Staple 
Statutes merchauntes rentes Annuytees leases & all other charges what- 
soueer they be Except of the old rentes & charges of theym to the Chyef 
lordes of the ffee from hensforth due to be payed And that before the 
said feast the same George and Margaret or either of theym shall delyuer 
to the said Barth’u or to his heires all the dedes Evydences escriptes & 
minnymentes which the said George & Margaret or eyther of theym or 
any other to thuse of theym or of either of theym hath or haue concernyng 
the premysses And moreouer the said George covenaunteth pro- 
mytteth and warranteth by thise presentes that the forsaid manoir londes 
and tenementes & other the premysses be clerely worth to be letten by 
yere from yere to yere w'out fraude aboue all charges reprises & 
necessary reparacion .viij.li. sterling And ffurthermore the said 
George couenaunteth & graunteth by these presentes that yf it happen 
hereafter the said Bartilmew & his Cofeoffes of the said manoir londes 
and tenementes aforsaid their heires or Assignees by eny persone or 
persones to be vexed sued or impleted for any Right or title by such 
persone or persones to be claymed in or to the said manoir londes & 
Tenementes w' their Appurtenaunces or in or to any parcell of theym 
that than the said George his heires & executours beyng notyfied of such 
vexacion sute or Impledyng shall at their owne costes & charges defend 
all such vexacion sute or plee and so from tyme to tyme as oft as such 
case shall hap And yf any thing by such vexacion sute or emplee ayenst 
the said Barth’u & his Cofeoffes their heires or Assignees be recouered that 
than the same George his heires & Assignees shall wtout delay satysty 


108 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


& recompense to the said Barth’u his heires & executours of and for all 
pe recouere so hadde of asmoch other lond clere in lawe & to such value 
yerely as the said manoir londes & Tenementes so recouered woll or 
shall amounte vnto ffor the which manoir londes & tenementes & 
all the premysses and for all & singuler the forsaid Bargayne grauntes 
couenauntes & promyses to be had holden kept & obserued in maner & 
fourme afore expressed the said Bartilmew hath payed in hand atte 
sealyng of these endentures vnto the forsaid George & Margaret cxx" li. 
of laufull money of Englond parcel! of the said cxxxiij li. vj.s. viij.d. And 
the xiij.li. vj.s. viij.d. Residue of the forsaid summe of cxxxiij.li. vj.s. viijd. 
the said George & Margaret wolle couenaunte & graunte by thise presentes 
that the said Barth’u shall haue & reteyne to his owne vse towardes his 
costes and charges by hym to be had & susteyned for the makyng sure of 
the premysses so that of the said hole summe of exxxiij.li. vj.s. viij.d. 
the said George & Margaret holde theym fully satisfyed & content & 
therof discharge the said Bartilmew & his executours by these presentes 
And where the said George by his obligacion of Statute of the Staple 
berying date the day & yere abouesaid stondeth bounde to pe forsaid 
Barth’u in cc.li. sterlinges paiable in the feast of Seynt Mighell next 
commyng as in the said obligacion of Statute more playnly appereth 
Neuerthelesse the said Bartilmew wolleth & graunteth by these 
presentes that yi the forsaid George wele & truely hold kepe & perfourme 
all and singuler the Couenauntes grauntes & promyses on his partie 
abouereherced in maner & fourme aforsaid that than the said obligacion 
of statute shalbe voide & of noon effect And elles wolleth & graunteth 
the said George by these presentes that the same Statute shall stonde in 
full strengthe & effect this endenture notwithstondyng In witnesse 
whereof the parties abouesaid to this Hndentures sunderly haue set their 
seales Writen the day and yere abouesaid. 
GEORGE CHAD’TON. 


Two seals, utterly destroyed. No. 99. 


On the following day George Chaterton released his right in the 
manor to Sir Reginald Bray and others, to whoin he and his wife 
had already suffered a recovery thereof, described in the “abstract ” 


as follows :— 
(20) 

Easter Term, 17 H. 7, 1502. An Exemplification of a Recovery 
whereby St Reginald Bray, knt. S'. John Shaa knt. Hugh Oldom clerk, 
Henry Woodcock and John Rede Recover against George Chatterton & 
Margarett his wife. 

The Mannor of Quidhampton cum pertinenciis & 200 
acres of land 40 acres of meadow 200 acres of pasture & 


10 acres of wood eum pertinenciis in Quidhampton & 
Ellndon in com’ Wilts. 


The Society’s MSS. Quidhampton. 109 


_ The abovementioned release, of which the original is preserved, 
is as follows :— 


29 April Omnibus Christi fidelibus ad quos presens scriptum peruenerit 

1502 Georgius Chaterton de Bredfeld in Comitatu Wiltes’ Gentilman 
salutem in domino sempiternam. Noueritis me prefatum 
Georgium remisisse relaxasse et omnino de et pro me et heredibus meis 
imperpetuum quietum clamasse Reginaldo Bray militi Johanni Shaa 
militi Hugoni Oldom clerico Henrico Wodecok et Johanni Rede in 
eorum plena et pacifica possessione existente heredibus et assignatis suis 
imperpetuum totum ius meum statum titulum clameum interesse et 
demandam que unquam habui habeo seu quouismodo habere potero 
infuturum De et in maneriode Quedhampton cum pertinenciis Ducentis 
acris terre quadraginta acris prati Ducentis acris pasture et decem acris 
bosci cum pertinenciis in Quedhampton et Elyndon in Comitatu Wiltes’ 
Que quidem manerium terras et cetera premissa predicti Reginaldus 
Johannes Shaa Hugo Oldom Henricus et Johannes Rede per breue 
Domini Regis de Ingressu super disseisinam in le post in Curia dicti 
Domini Regis coram Thoma Wode et Sociis suis Justiciariis eiusdem 
Domini Regis de Banco Termino Pasche Anno regni dicti Domini Regis 
nune Henrici septimi decimo septimo versus me prefatum Georgium et 
Margaretam vxorem meam nuper recuperauerunt / Ita videlicet quod 
nec ego predictus Georgius nec heredes mei nec aliquis alius per nos pro 
nobis seu nomine nostro aliquod ius statum titulum clameum interesse 
seu demandam de vel in predictis manerio et terris ac ceteris premissis 
eum suis pertinenciis seu de vel in aliqua eorundem parcella decetero 
exigere clamare vendicare seu demandare poterimus aut debemus quouis- 
modo infuturum Sed ab omni accione iuris status tituli clamei interesse 
et demande inde petenda sumus exclusi imperpetuum per presentes Ht 
ego vero predictus Georgius et heredes mei predictum manerium et 
terras ac cetera premissa cum suis pertinenciis prefatis Reginaldo 
Johanni Shaa Hugoni Oldom Henrico Wodecok et Johanni Rede 
heredibus et assignatis suis contra omnes gentes warantizabimus 
imperpetuum per presentes. In cuius rei testimonium huic presenti 
scripto meo sigillum meum apposui Datum vicesimo die mensis 
Aprilis Anno regni predicti Regis Henrici Septimi Decimo septimo 
supradicto 
GEORGE CHADERTON. 

Seal, three picks, the hafts placed crosswise. 

Endorsed.—Irrotulatur in dorso claus’Cancellarie Domini Regis infrascripti 
mense et anno infrascriptis. No. 100. 


What immediately follows is transcribed from the “abstract,” 
the originals not being forthcoming :— 
(22) 


1 April, 1506. By Deed Poll Hugh then Bishop of Exeter and 
John Reede Did remise release and for ever quittclaime unto Henry 


110 The Society’s MSS. Quidhampton. 


Woodcock. in performance of the last will of S' Bartholomew Reede knt. 
then late Mayor & Alderman of London deceased All their right title 
interest and demand of in and to 

The Mannor of Quidhampton cum pertinenciis and 
in 200 acres of land 40 acres of meadow 200 acres of 
pasture and 10 acres of wood cum pertinenciis in Quid- 
hampton and Hlindon in Com’ Wilts’ which the said 
Hugh by the name of Hugh Oldom Clerk and John Rede 
together with the said Henry Woodcock & S* Reginald 
Bray & Sr John Shaa then deceased Recovered against 
George Chatterton and Margarett his wife in Haster term 
then before. 


(23) 

Last of Sept’. 22 Henry 7, 1507 [1506]. Copy of an Inquisicion taken 
before the Hscheator by virtue of a writt of Diem Clausit Extremum 
upon the death of Bartholomew Rede Whereby it appeared that before 
the death of the s‘. Bartholomew one W™. Mountford W™. Curteys gent’ 
Chistopher Eliott & Thomas Pygott citizens and gold smiths of London 
were seized of the manor of Newton Tony cum pertinencits and of the 
advowson of the church of Newton Tony in com’ Wilts’ in their demesne 
as of fee of the gift and graunt and confirmacion of Kdward Graye 
Viscount Lisle S'. James Tyrell Kn‘. Richard Crofts Esq’. and 
Hungerford Esq’. who with other deceased first had the s*. mannor & 
advowson of the gift grant & confirmacion of S'. Tho. West knt Lord 
Laware son and heir of Richard West Lord Laware And they being so 
seized in the term of Haster 4° Henrici Septimi the s*. Bartholomew & 
one Henry Woodcock & John Shaa recovered the s?. mannor & advowson 
against the st. W™. Mountford W™ Curteys Christopher Eliott and Tho: 
Pygott By virtue of which recovery the st Bartholomew Henry and 
Thomas (‘tis ‘“‘ Thomas” in ye Inquisicion) became seized in fee And 
being so seized the s* Bartholomew & John Shaa dyed before the takeing 
of this Inquisition and the st Henry survived them and was then soly 
seized in fee to the use aforesaid. 

And by the s*. Inquisicion it further appeared that long before the 
death of st Bartholomew Rede one Hugh Oldom Bishop of Exeter Henry 
Woodcock & John Rede were seized in their demesne as of fee to the 
use of the said Bartholomew & his heirs and to his last will of 

The mannor of Quidhampton and of two [hundred] 
acres of land forty acres of meadow 200 acres of pasture 
and ten acres of wood cum pertinenciis in Quidhampton 
& Elindon in com’ predicto 

And that the said Bartholomew Rede made his will whereby he ap- 
pointed that his wife Eliz: should have the premisses for her life and 
after her death that the same should remaine in the Guardianshipp of 
the Goldsmiths Company of London for 10 years after the decease of 
[the said] Elizabeth And that the Guardians should receive the profits 
of the premisses and thereout pay severall debts & summes of money 


The Society’s MSS. Quidhampton. NLIL 


appointed by s“. will And that after y* end of y* s‘. ten years W™ Rede 
son of John Rede brother of the s? Bartholomew and the heirs males of 
the body of the s¢ William lawfully begotten by the permission of his 
feoffees should receive the profits of the s1 mannor & premisses And in 
default of heirs males of the body of the s! W™ Rede divers other persons 
in the s* will named one after the other & the heirs males of the body 
of every of them lawfully begotten by permission of y° feoffees should 
receive the rents and profits of y* premisses for their own use And 
further willed that in default of heirs males the st manner & premisses 
cum pertinenctis should remaine to the right heires of the st Bartholomew 
Rede for ever 
And further willed that if the s¢ William Rede then liveing or being 
dead the next heir male of his body or any other heir male that the s@ 
Bartholomew should appoint to have & receive to his own use the rents 
& profits of his mannor lands & tenements in the Countys of Middlesex 
and Surrey immediately after the decease of the s¢ Elizabeth without any 
within the s¢ ten years next after the decease of the s Hlizabeth 
who would take upon him the government of the st mannors messuages 
lands & tenements last appointed to be in the government of the s4 
Goldsmiths Company and in the rest of the rents and profits to the end 
of the s*. ten years & would give good security to the value of the lands 
for the s* ten years to levy & receive the rents and profits dureing the s¢ 
terme, and render just account thereof to the Goldsmiths Company & 
their successors and make true payment to them and their successors 
according to the s* will, that then as well the feoffees as the s1 Company 
& their successors should suffer the st W™ Rede or him that should give 
such security quietly to have the management of the premisses with the 
rents & profits thereof in the same manner as the Company could do & 
performe the same if such security was not given. And so in like 
manner for every heir male for the time being giveing such security as 
aforesaid And referrs to the will: and setts forth the date of the will 
(but not legible being torne) And that soon after vizt 21 Hen: 7 the s@. 
Bartholomew Rede dyed after whose death the st Henry Woodcock be- 
came seized of the st mannor of Newton Tony & of the s¢ church to 
the use of the last will of the st. Bartholomew And that the st Hugh 
Oldham & Henry Woodcock became seized of the mannor of 
Quidhampton cum pertinenciis and were then seized thereof to the use 
of the last will of the s? Bartholomew. And the jury upon the 
st Inquisition further say that Roger Rede elder brother of the st. W™. 
Rede & cousin and next heir of the s‘. Bartholomew viz'. son of John 
brother of the s‘. Bartholomew, is of the age of 28 years S upwards And 
that the s? Bartholomew held no other mannors lands or tenements in 
the s* county of Wilts of the s? King or of any other person in demesne 
or in service the day that he dyed And also say that the s*. mannor of 
Newton Tony cwm pertinenciis and the advowson of the said church 
is held of S' John Scrope as of his mannor of Castlecombe And is of 
the value of 20" per annum beyond all reprizes And that the st mannor 
& other the premisses in Quidhampton & Hlinden are held of the Abess 


112 The Society’s MSS. Quwidhampton. 


of Wilton in soccage and are of the value of 100 shillings per annum In 
testimony whereof aswell the said Escheator as the Jury aforesaid have 
sett their hands & seals.. Dated the day year & place aforesaid. 
ae Concordat’ cum recordo et examinat’ 
per me Ricardum Cartwright. 


(24) 

31 Feb'y 34'" Hen. 8, 1543 [1542-3] A Deed indented whereby 
John Rede for 40" paid him by John Spencer in the name of a fine or 
income Did give grant and to farm lett to the said John Spencer and 
Robert and Richard sons of the s? John Spencer 

The mannor of Quidhampton cum pertinencits in com’ 
Wilts’ Except all great trees woods underwoodes wards 
marriages, releifs escheats and amercements profits and 
perquisits of courts 

To hold to the said John Spencer Robert and Richard his sons from 
Michaelmas then last for the lives of the said John Robert and Richard 
and the survivors at the rent of 8" payable halfe yearly with powers of 
attorney to enter & give seizin and possession And livery of seizin 
endorsed. 


(25) 


9 Feb'y 7 Eliz’. 1565 [1564-5] By Indenture Between John Reede 
of the one part and John Spencer Richard Spencer & Christofer Spencer 
sons of [the] st John Spencer of the other part The s4 John Rede in con- 
sideration of 100" paid him by John Spencer the father Did demise grant 
& to farme lett unto the said John Spencer Richard Spencer & Christofer 
Spencer 

All that the capitall messuage or tenement and farm ~ 
of Quedhampton cwm pertinenciis in com’ Wilts’ and all ~ 
houses outhouses &c. and all other the lands in Wroughton ~ 
alias Eilindon in com’ predicto then late in the possession | 
of the said John Spencer Except all great timber trees — 
woods, underwoods &e. profits and perquisits of courts — 

To hold unto the s* John Richard and Christofer Spencer and to their — 
assignes from thence for the lives of the said John the father Richard & 
Cristofer the sons & the survivor Att 8! rent payable halfe yearly with — 
usuall covenants And a letter of attorney to give seizin and livery © 
endorsed ’ : 


(26) 


25 Nov’. 24 Eliz’, 1582 [1581] By a copy of an Indenture 
between John Reed Esq’. of the one part and Tho: Crane of the other 
part The said John Reede in consideration of 1000" paid to him by 
Tho: Crane and other considerations Did grant bargayne & sell to the 
said Tho: Crane his heirs and assignes for ever 

The mannor then of the said John Reede or of some 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 113 


of his ancestors in Newton Tony in Com’ Wilts’ with the 

advowson of the Church of Newton Tony 
And all that the mannor or lordship of Quidhampton 
cum pertinenciis in Wroughton alias Elindon in com’ 

Wilts’ 

To hold to the s*. Tho: Crane his heirs & assignes for ever w a 
covenant with a covenant against incumbrances Except a lease there- 
tofore made to John Thistlethwayte for a certaine terme of years of the 
mannor &e. of Newton Tony cum pertinenctis wherof there was then 
about three years to come on which there was the rent of 14" reserved 
which was agreed should be paid to the said Thomas Crane and his 
assignes. And except such estates & interests as Rich? Spencer and 
Christopher Spencer then had in the mannor of Quidhampton & the de- 
mesnes thereof & other the premisses for the lives only of the s* Richard 
& Christopher and for the lite of the survivor succesively at the rent of 
8" per annum which was agreed should be paid to the s¢ Tho: Crane his 
heirs & assignes Subject to a Proviso that if the said Tho: Crane his 
heirs &c. should not pay to the said John Reede his heirs executors or 
assignes the summe of 1300" on the first March then next at the Mansion 
house of the s¢ Thomas in St. Bartholemews near West Smithfield 
London And thereupon if the s* John Reede his heirs executors or 
assignes should on first May then next pay to Thomas Crane his heirs 
&c.the summe of 1000" by him received of Thomas or should there tender 
to the said Tho: Crane his heirs or assignes And the said Thomas Crane 
his heirs or assignes should then refuse to receive the same And also 
if the said John Reede should then also at the time of the tender made 
of the said 1000". pay the s*. Thomas his heirs &c. one other 1000" 
more to make use of untill the 12" October then next Or if [the said] 
John Reede his heirs &c. should at the time of such payment or tender 
made of the first mencioned 1000". be ready to pay to [the said] Thomas 
Crane his heirs &e. the s*. other 1000". till 12'» October and [the] s* Tho: 
his heires &c refuse to accept the same in loan uppon the offer thereof 
Then the st. Thomas should not only at the time of repayment or tender 
made of the first 1000". and offer to lend the other 1000". become bound 
to [the] s*. John his heirs &c. in a recognizance of 2000" for repayment 
of the last mencioned 1000". on 12% October then next But also that 
after the repayment of the last mencioned 1000". and lending of the other 
| 1000" to the s* Thomas or lawfull tender and refusall made by the s@. 
| ‘Thomas That then the bargain & sale hereby made and all other convey- 
ances estates & assureances to be made of the premisses by the saidJohn or 
his heirs to the s*. Thomas or his heirs should remaine to the only use of 
the s*. John Reede his heirs and assignes for ever And that then the said 
John Reede his heirs and assignes should receive to his own use all the 
rents in the meane time between the date & the first of May then next 
without interruption of the s*. Thomas Crane his heirs Executors or 
assignes With a covenant from John Rede that if Thomas should pay 
to John Reede his heirs or assignes the summe of 1300". on the first March 
| thennext Orif thes‘. John Reede should not repay or tender to Thomas 


OL. XXXVI.—NO. CXI. i 


114 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


Crane the 1000! by him recived as aforesaid or shall not tender or offer 
to the st. Thomas the s*. other 1000 to use till the 12 October That 
this indenture & all other conveyances should remaine absolute to the 
s‘. Thomas Crane & his heirs & to no other use And that then [the] s*%. 
John Reede his heirs &e. should redeliver to the st. Thomas Crane his. J 
heirs &c. all such writings as John Reede or any other to his use had or 
could come by And that then also the s‘. Thomas Crane might hold & 
enjoy the premisses & the rents & profitsin the meane time With a¥ 
Covenant from John Reede and his wife for further assurance against) 
all persons other then the persons before excepted and such as claime 
any copyhold estates And a covenant that Thomas Crane should pay | 
to the wife of John Reede 100 marks within seaven days after [the] s* 
John & Elizabeth should levy a fine of the premisses 


(27) 
Last July 34°. Hliz. 1592. By Indenture betweene Tho: Crane of 
the one part and Hdward Penruddock & John Penruddock, Hsq' W™. 
Lockey and Thomas Catches (szc) of the other part the said Tho: Crane: 
in consideracion of his naturall love & affeccion to Elizabeth his eldest 
daughter and for the preferment of her & the heirs of her body after the 
death of the said Tho: Crane & other consideracions Did give grant alien | 
enfeoffe & confirme to the said Edward & John Penruddock Lockey & | 
Catcher and to their heirs for ever. : 
All that his mannor lordshipp or farm of Quidhampton | 
cum pertinencits in Wroughton alids Hlinden in com’ 
Wilts’ in the tenure of Richard Spencer 
To hold to the said Edward & Jn° Penruddock W™ Lockey & Tho: 
Catcher & their heirs for ever To the uses following (vizt.) To the use of 
the s* Tho: Crane for life sans wast Remainder to the use of the said }} 
Elizabeth Crane daughter of the said Tho: Crane & the heirs of her body 
and for default of such issue To the use of Sarah Crane second daughter 
of the said Thomas Crane and the heirs of her body And for default of 
such issue to Frances Crane third daughter in like manner Remainder 
to Eliuza fourth daughter of the said Tho:Crane in like manner Remainder |} 
to the right heirs of the said Tho: Crane for ever Subject to a 
Proviso for makeing void the same upon payment by the said Tho: Crane | 
to the Penruddocks Lockey & Catcher or any of them or the heirs | 
executors or assignes of any of them the summe of 5%. that in such case | 
the Trustees should stand seized of the premisses to use of the s*. Tho: |) 
Crane & of his heirs for ever & for no other use. | 
Livery of seizin endorsed, | ' 


(28) 

13th October 1596. The will of Tho: Crane whereby he bequeaths | 
to his daughter Sarah Crane his mannor and farm of Quidhampton and 
to the heirs of her body And for default of such issue to his daughter 
Waterhouse and the heirs of her body And in default of such issue to } 
his own right heirs for ever. And gave to his daughter Eliuza Crane | 
and to the heirs of her body after the decease of Dorothy his wife All) 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. Ilo 


those his messuages lands tenements and hereditaments and demeasnes 
of the manor of Newton Tony aforesaid but his will was that his said 
wife should hold and enjoy all the messuages lands tenements heredita- 
ments and demeasnes of Newton Tony aforesaid with the appurtenances 
dureing her whole naturall life And if his son Bowcher should by force 
of a certain indenture of marriage claime 1000" in leue of the mannor 
of Newton Tony to him thereby assured and the money accordingly paid 
then his wife to have the mannor & seigniory to dispose of at her pleasure 
for the payment thereof And gave severall other small legacys And 
made his wife Dorothy executrix and residuary legatee 
prout the will. 


(29) 

17, Jan’. 39 Eliz: 1597 [1596-7] Copy of an Inquisicion by virtue 
of a commicion in nature of a Diem clausit extremum whereby it 
appears that Thomas Crane was long before his death seized in his de- 
mesne as of fee of the mannor of Newton Tony cum pertinenciis and 
of the advowson of the church of Newton Tony and of the revercion of 
the mannor of Quidhampton and dyed seized And that the revercion 

of the mannor or farm of Quidhampton was held of the Queen by a 
knights fee 2 capite And is of the value of 5" yearly And that the 
said Thomas Crane dyed the 24th day of October then last And that 
Eliz: Waterhouse the wife of David Waterhouse Hsq'. Sarah Crane 
Frances Bowcher the wife of James Bowcher, Hisq', and Hliz: (ste) Crane 
were his daughters and next heirs And that Hliza: Waterhouse at the 
death of the s* Tho: Crane was of the age of 19 years and Sarah Crane 
18 and Frances Bowcher ‘17 years of age at the death of the said Tho: 
Crane And Eliuzai Crane was 9 years 11 months and 20 days And 
that the said Thomas Crane dyed seized of no other lands in fee held of 
the Queen in Com’ Wilts’ or anywhere else to their knowledge. 


(30) 
19 Noy. ‘his Indenture made the ninteenth day of Nouember in 
A.D, 1599. the yere of the raigne of our soueraine Ladie Elizabeth by 
the grace of god of Ingland ffraunce and Ireland Queene de- 
fendor of the fayth the twoe & fortith Betwene Davyde Waterhouse 
of the Inner Temple London Hsqr. and James Bourchier of the Inner 
Temple London Esqr. one the firste parte And William Brockett of 
Wyldhill in the Countie of Herteford gentlman and Sara his wief one 
the second parte And Leonarde Bawtree of Lincolnes Inne in the 
Countie of Middlesex Esqr. one the thirde parte Wittnesseth that 
whereas Thomas Crane late of Newton Tonye in the Countie of Wiltes 
Esqr. haueinge yssue foure daughters (viz.) Elizabeth now the wyefe of 
the said Davide ffraunces nowe the wief of the said James Bourchier, 
Sara nowe the wief of the said William Brockett And Hleuza yett vn- 
maried did in his lief tyme advaunce and bestowe in mariadge the said 
Hlizabeth and ffrauncis with porcions assigned vnto them of his landes 
And did therefore after by his laste will and testament in writinge give 


it 7 


116 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


and devise vnto the said Sara all that his Mano or farme of Quidhampton | 
with thappurtenaunces and to the heires of her bodye lawfullie begotten 
And for defalte of such yssue to the said Elizabeth his daughter and the 
heires of her bodie lawfullie begotten And for defalte of such | 
yssue to the righte heires of Thomas Crane for ever: And did | 
likewise devise vnto the said Eleuza and to the heires of her 
bodye lawefullie begotten after the decease of Dorothye his wie 
All those his messuages landes tenementes hereditamentes & demeané 
of the Mano™ of Newton Tonye aforesaid: And whereas the said 
Mano' of Newton Tonye is nowe by the said Davide bargayned & 
sold vnto one Wylliam Jones of Myldenhall in the Countie of Wiltes 
gentlman (for the benefitt of the said Hleuza) in the conveyance and) 
assurance whereof the said William Brockett and Sara his wief are to |) : 
ioyne for the better assurance therof That therefore and for divers | 
other good consideracions ytt is covenaunted graunted concluded and) 
and agreed by and between the parties to these presentes in manner and 
forme followeinge And the said Davyd Waterhouse & James) 
Bourchier have covenaunted graunted concluded & agreed And by these) 
presentes for themselves & for etheir of theire heires exeeutors and ad- 
Mministrators doe covenaunte & graunte by these presentes to & w 
the said William Brockett & Sara his wyef theire heires exeeutors ads) 
ministrators & assignes in manner & forme followinge: That is to saye} 
that the saide Davide Waterhouse & Elizabeth his wyef, James Boure. 
& ffrauncis his wyfe, together with the saide William Brockett & Sar 
his wyef at all & everie convenient tyme & tymes before the end of the 
terme of Ste Mychaell which shalbe in the yere of our Lorde & saviou 
Jesus Christe after his incarnacion one thowsand six hundred upon th 
reasonable requeste or requestes and att the coasts & charges in the lay 
of the said William Brockett and Sara his wief & theire heires- 
assignes by fyne or fynes in due forme of lawe to be levyed whereupor 
proclamacions shall & maye be made accordinge to the forme of the 
statute in that behalf made and provyded And by all other reasonable iy 
lawefull assurances & conveyaunces in the lawe whatsoever And by sucliy 
name or names as by the said William Brockett & Sara theire heires o 
assignes or by theire learned councell shalbe within the tyme aforesait 
devised Shall convey & assure or cause to be conveyed & assured unt 
the said Leonarde Bawtrey & his heires all that the mannor or farme 0 
Quidhampton with thappurtenaunces by the said Thomas Crane by hi 
laste will & testament devised with all his rights members & appurteé 
naunces whatsoever & alsoe all other messuages tofts croftes mills dove 
houses gardens orchardes arrable landes meadowes pastures leasureé 
feedinges comons & comon of pasture ponds waters ryvers fyshinge 
wayfes strayes goodes of ffellones & fugitives, liberties fraunchises juri 
dictions warrens proffytts comodities advantages emoluments and her 
ditamentes whatsoever to the said mannor or farm or anie parte there 
belonginge or in anie wise appertaineinge or enjoyed oecupyed reputed 
taken or knowne as parte parcell or member of the same with severa 
warranties of them the said Davyde Waterhouse and his wief & Jam 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. Way 


Bourchier and his wyef and theire heires And that the said ffynes 
coveyances & assurances whatsoever hereafter to be had as aforesaid 
shalbe to the onelye use & behoofe of the said William Brockett & Sara 
and theire heires & assigns, And to noe other use intent or purpose 
And the saide David Waterhouse for hime selfe his heires executors 
& administrators & every of them doth further covenaunt promise and 
graunte to & with the said William Brockett his executors administrators 
& assignes and to & with everie of them by these presentes That he the 
said David Waterhouse and Hlizabeth his wief shall and will at all tyme 
& tymes hereafter & frome tyme to tyme duringe the space of three yeres 
next ensuinge the date hereof upon reasonable request to be made by the 
said William Brockett his heires & assignes doe make acknowledge & 
suffer or cause to be done made acknowledged & suffered all & everie 
suche further acte & actes devise or devises assurance or assurances in 
the lawe whatsoever for the better more perfitt & further assuringe suer 
makeing & conveyeing of all & singuler the premisses with the appurte- 
naunces & everle parte & parcell thereof to the said William Brockett his 
heires & assignes as by the said William Brockett his heires or assignes or 
by his or theire learned councell in the lawe at theire coasts & charges in 
the lawe shallbe reasonablie advised devised & required, be ytt by fine 
feffment recoverie with voucher or vouchers or deed or deedes enrolled 
release conformacions with warrantie onelie againste the said David & 
Elizabeth & theire heires or otherwise without warrantie att the eleccion 
‘of the said William Brockett & Sara theire heires & assignes or by all 
anie or as manie of these wayes or meanesas shalbe required as aforesaid 
soe alwayes as the said David Waterhouse & Hlizabeth his wiefe for the 
makeing of anie such assurance be nott hereby compelled to travell further 
_ then the cyties of London or Westminster or the subburbs of the same or 
above ten miles frome the place where they shalbe att the tyme of such 
request to be madein that behalf & that he the said William Brockett his 
heires & assignes & every of them shall & maye forever hereafter lawefullie 
& peaceablie & quietlie have hold occupie & enjoye all & singuler the 
. Said premisses before mencioned to be conveyed as aforesaid & everie 
parte & parcell thereof without the lawfull lett disturbance or interrupcion 
of the said David Waterhouse & Elizabeth his wief their heires or assignes 
or anie other persone or persons whatsoever lawfullie claimeinge in by 
from or under them or by or throughe his theire or anie of theire 
tytles assents meanes or procurements And likewise the said James 
Bourchier for hime self his heires executors & administrators doth 
covenaunte promise & sraunte to & with the said William Brockett & Sara 
his wief theire heires executors administrators & assignes that he the 
said James nor ffrauncis his wief nor anie other for them or in theire 
names or the name of either of them shall nott nor will nott sue out or 
persue nor prosecute anie writt of error for the reversinge or avoydinge 
of amie fyne or fiynes as is aforesaid to be levyed or anie other 
conveiance to be had or made*by the said James & ffrauncis of the 
Said manor or farme of Quidhampton & other the premisses aforesaid 
accordinge to the trueintent & meaning of these presents In witness 


118 The Society’s MSS. Quidhampton. 


whereof the parties to these presentes have interchangeablie sett their 
handes & seales the day and yeare abovewritten./ 
Da: WATERHOUSE JA: BowcHER LrEo: BAwTREE 
Sealed and delivered by the hands of the within named Davide 
Waterhouse in the presence of William Lockey & John Millner eum alias 
Sealed & delivered by the handes of the above named Leonarde 
Bawtree in the presence of Robt: Clerk Samuell Latham. 
Endorsed 36. No. 105. 


(31) 

Michaelmas terme 42 Eliz*. 1600. Indentures of a fine Between 
Leonard Bawtree plaintiff & W™. Brockett & Sarah his wife David) 
Waterhouse and Eliz. his wife and James Bowcher deforciants of | 
The Manor of Quidhampton eum pertinenciis & of) 

one messuage one dovehouse one garden 120 acres o 

land 20 acres of meadow & 120 acres of pasture cum) 

pertinencvis in Wroughton alias Elindon. 


(32) 

18 June. This Indenture made the Highteenth daye of June in the) 
A.D. 1601. Three and ffortyth yeare of the raigne of o' Soueraigne Ladye| 
Elizabeth by the grace of god of Hngland ffrawnce and 

Ireland Queene defendo’ of the ffaythe &. Betwene William Brockett 
of Wildhill in the Countye of Hertford gent’, and Sara his wief, of thone |) 
parte and Leonard Bawtree, of Lincolnes Inn in the Countye of Middle: 
sex esquire, on the other parte Wyttnesseth That aswell for and in} 
performance of Certaine Couenauntes conteyned, and specyfied, in oné 
paire of Indentures, bearinge date the Seaventh daye of Maye last 
made betweene the saide William Brockett and Sara his wief of the 
one parte. And John Spencer sonne and heire apparant of Richard 
Spencer of Quidhampton in the paryshe of Elindon alias Wroughton im 
the Countye of Wiltes yeoman, one the other parte, as for diuers other 
Cawses and Consideracions the saide William and Sara specyallie 
movinge, yt is concluded Condiscended and fullie agreed, by and 
betweene the partyes to these presentes in manner and forme 
followinge And the saide William Brockett, and Sara his wief, by, 
these presentes for them selues and for ether of their heires, Executom, 
and administrato's, doe Couenaunte and grawnt, to and with the saide : 
Leonard Bawtree, his heires, Executo™, and Administrato™, That he the 
saide William Brockett, and Sara his wief, shall and will before the end 
of the Terme of St Michaiell next comminge, leavye, and acknowledge 
one ffine whereuppon proclamacions shall and may be made, accordinge 
to the forme of the statute, in that behalf made, and provyded, of and in 
the Manno’ or ffarme of Quidhampton in Elindon, and (sic) Wraughton, 
in the Countye of Wilts in the Tenure or occupacion, of the saide 
Richard Spencer, w'* Thapp'tenaunces, and of all howses Edifyces, and 
buildinges rentes reuercions and services, meadowes, feedinges, Closes} 
pastures arrable land Commons, and Commons of pasture, with all 


ee es) ok Os le ee o* 


The Society’s MSS. Quidhampton. 119 


proffiittes Comodyties, and emollumentes,with Thapp'tenaunces therevnto 
belonginge, or therewithall vsed or occupyed, in Hlindon and Wraughton 
aforesaide, by such name or names, and in such manner, and number of 
acres, as by the saide William Brockett, and Sara theire heires, or 
assignes, or by theire learned Councell shalbe within the tyme aforesaide 
devysed, unto the saide Leonarde Bawtree, and his heires, And yt is 
further Couenaunted, graunted, Concluded, and agreed, by and betweene 
the partyes to these presentes And the saide Leonarde Bawitree for 
him his heires Executo™, administrator™, and assignes doth Couenaunte 
promyse and graunt by these presentes, to and with the saide William 
Brockett and Sara his wief theire heires Executo™, Administrato's, and 
Assignes, That the saide ffyne soe leavyed and acknowledged shalbe 
adiudged demed estemed and taken to be and the saide Leonard 
Bawtree and his heires shall stand and be seased of the saide Mannot 
and other the premysses w' Thapp'tenaunces to the sole and onely vses, 
intentes, and purposes hereafter in these presentes expressed That ys to 
saye to the vse of the saide William and Sara, and the heires of the 
saide William for ever, and to noe other vse intente or purpose. In 
wyttnes whereof the partyes above saide to these presente Indentures 
enterchaungeablelye have put to theire handes and Seales the daye and 
yeare ffirst above written 
; Will’m Brokett 
Sealed & deliuered by the handes of William Brockett in the 


presence of 
Will’m Hardinge Ser’ 


Edward Amcottes 
Sara Brokett 
Sealed & deliuered by the handes of Sara Brockett in the 


presence of 
Will’m Hardinge Ser’ 
Hdward Amcottes 
Olliver Haward. 
Seals. On a wreath a stag couchant, chained. 
(Endorsed) 

Midd. ss. Rychard Spencer tenaunte of the lands within mencioned 
xxiij'" of June the yere within written did deliver vnto the within named 
Leonard Bawtree six pence in the name of attornement & seisin of the 
rent in the presence of 

Edmond Fryers. ; No. 109. 


(33) 
Counterpart of the above, executed by ‘‘ Leo. Bawtree.” Sealed and 
delivered in the presence of Will’m Hardinge, Edward Amcotts, Oliver 
Haward. Seal, A chevron between three .... . No. 110. 


(84) 
30 May This Indenture made the thirtieth day of Maye in the 
1603. yeare of our Lorde God one thowsand six hundred and three 
and in the raigne of our most gracious soveraigne lord James 


1 


0 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


by the grace of God of England Scotlande Fraunce and Ireland Kinge 
defender of the faith &c. in the firste yeare of his raigne of England © 
Fraunce and Ireland and in the six and thirtieth yeare of his raigne | 
of Scotland Betweene William Brokett of Wildhill in the countie of 

Hertford gent’ and Sara his wief on thone parte and Richard Spenser 
of Quidhampton in the countie of Wiltes yeoman on thother parte 
Witnesseth that the said William Brokett and Sara his wiei in 
consideracion of the somme of one thowsand poundes of currant 
Englishe money unto them the saide William Brokett and Sara by the 
saide Richard Spenser at and before thensealinge and delyveringe 
heereof well and trulie satisfied and payed whereof and wherewith they 
the said William Brokett and Sara doe acknowledge themselves to be 
satisfied and thereof and of everie parte and parcell thereof doe fullie 
cleerelie and absolutelie acquite and discharge the saide Richard 
Spenser his heires executors and admynistrators by theise presentes 
have graunted bargayned sould alyened enfeoffed conveyed remysed 
released and confirmed and by theise presentes doe graunte bargayne 
sell alyen enfeoff convey remyse release & confirme unto the saide 
Richard Spenser his heires and assignes all that the mannor lordshippe 
and farme of Quidhampton with the appurtenaunces scituat and beinge 
in or neare the parishe of Wroughton alias Elingdon in the said countie 
of Wiltes And all and singuler the mesuages cottages howses buyldinges 
gardens orchardes courtes yeardes curtiladges landes tenementes 
meadowes leasowes pastures feedinges woodes underwoodes and trees of 
in and upon the premisses or any parte thereof growinge and beinge |} 
and all the grownde and soyle of the said woodes and underwoodes _ 
commons fishinges wastes waste growndes rentes reversions services | 
profits commodities emolumentes and hereditamentes whatsoever nowe — 
or heeretofore held used occupied or enjoyed by the said Richard | 
Spenser or to him demised or letten as parte parcell or member of or as | 
belonginge or appertayninge to the said mannor lordshippe or farme and ~ 
the reversion and reversions remaynder and remaynders of all and | 
singuler the said mannor lordshippe farme and premisses and of everie 
parte and parcell thereof And all rentes and yearlie profites that are 
reserved out of or for the same or any parte thereof together with all ~ 
deedes Charters evidences writinges terrars escriptes and mynimentes | 
concerninge onlie the said mannor lordshippe farme and other the | 
premisses or onlie any parte thereof To have and to holde the said | 
mannor lordship farme and all other the premisses with thappurtenaunces 
together with the said deedes Charters evidences mynimentes escriptes” 
and writinges unto the saide Richard Spenser his heires and assignes to 
thonlie sole and proper use & behoofe of the said Richard Spenser his 
heires and assignes for ever And the said William Brokett and Sara 
for them and theire heires doe covenaunte promyse graunte and agree 
to & with the said Richard Spenser his heires and assignes that all fynes | 
recoveries and all other conveyances and assurances heretofore made | 
or hereafter to be had and made of the said mannor farme and premisses | 
or of any parte thereof by the said William Brokett & Sara or either of | 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 121 


them theire or either of theire heires or whereunto they or either of 
them shalbe partie shalbe and shalbe deemed taken construed and 
adjudged to be to the use of the said Richard Spenser and of his heires 
and assignes for ever and to none other use intent or purpose And 
the saide William Brokett and Sara his wief and theire heyres and the 
heyres of either of them all and singuler the saide mannor lordshippe 
farme and premysses with thappurtenaunces to the said Richard Spenser 
his heires and assignes against the said William Brokett and Sara & 
theire heires and assignes and against the heires and assignes of the 
said Sara shall and will warrant and defende for ever by theise presentes 
In witnes whereof the parties first above named to theise presentes 
interchangeablie have put to theire handes and seales the day and yeare 
first above written 
Wit.’ Broxetr SaRA BROoKETT 

Two seals originally, that to the name of Sara cut off; the other, a 
seal of arms, a cross flory. Crest, a buck trippant. 

Endorsed Sealed and delivered in the presence of Thomas Hutchyns 
Will’m Brende John Spenser William Vincent Signwm Joh’is (I. K.) 
Kington 

Irrotulator in dorso Claus’ Cancellar’ infrascripti domini regis primo 
die Junii anno infrascripto per Jacobum Husbandes. 

At foot, on face Capt’ et recognit’ per utrumque coram me Thoma 
Legge Cancellarie magistro die et anno suprascriptis. Willielmus Breme 
de Staple Inne London generosus testatur noticiam partium. 


No. 111. 
(35) 
30 May, Thisindenture made the thirtieth day of Maye in the yeare 
16038. of our Lord one thowsand sixe hundred and three And in the 


raigne of our moste gracious soveraigne lordeJames by the grace 
of God of England Scotland France and Ireland kinge defender of the 
faith &e. in the first yeare of his raigne of England France and Ireland 
and in the sixe and thirtieth yeare of his raigne of Scotland Betweene 
William Brokett of Wildhill in the countie of Hertford gentleman and 
Sara his wief on thone part and Richard Spenser of Quidhampton in the 
countie of Wiltes’ yeoman on thother parte Whereas the said William 
Brokett and Sara his wief by theire deede indented bearinge date the 
day of the date of theise presentes for & in consideracion of the somme 
of one thowsand powndes to them in hand by the said Richard Spenser 
welland trulie payed have graunted bargayned sould aliened conveyed 
released and confirmed or mencioned to graunt bargayne sell alyen 
convey remyse release & confirme unto the said Richard Spenser his 
heires & assignes for ever All that the mannor lordship & farme of 
Quidhampion with thappurtenaunces in or neare the parishe of 
Wroughton alias Elingdon in the countie of Wiltes to have and to 
holde to the said Richard Spenser his heires & assignes to thonlie use 
& behoof of the said Richard Spenser his heires & assignes for ever as in 
& by the said deede indented (whereunto for more certentie relacion 


122 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


being had) more at large yt doth and may appeare Nowe this 
Indenture witnesseth that the saide William Brokett and Sara his 


wief & either of them doe and doeth for them theire heires executors & 


admynistrators & everie of them covenaunte promyse & graunte to & 
with the said Richard Spencer his heires & assignes by theise presentes 
That they the said William Brokett and Sara his wief or one of them 
are or weare at this tyme of thensealinge and delyveringe of the said 
deede indented heerein recited lawfully seazed of & in all and singuler 
the said mannor lordship farme and premisses with thappurtenaunces & 
everie parte and parcell thereof of a good pure & lawfull estate in fee 
symple or fee tayle generall in reversion ymediatlie expectant upon 
thestate for lief of the said Richard Spenser And that they the said 
William and Sara or one of them have or hath good right full power & 
lawfull authoritie to graunt bargayne & sell the said mannor lordship 
farme & premisses & everie part thereof with thappurtenaunces unto the 
said Richard Spenser his heires and assignes for ever unto the use of 
him the said Richard Spenser his heires and assignes for ever in manner 
and forme aforesaid And the said William Brokett and Sara his wief 
& either of them doe and doth for themselves theire heires executors & 
admynistrators & everie of them covenaunte promyse & graunt to & | 
with the said Richard Spenser his heires and assignes by theise presentes | 
that he the said Richard Spenser his heires and assignes shall or may 
peaceablie & quietlie have holde occupie possesse & enjoy all & singuler 
the said mannor lordship farme & premisses & everie part and parcell — 
thereof with thappurtenaunces discharged or otherwise uppon reasonable 
request well & sufficientlie saved harmeles of & from all & all manner 
of former bargaynes sales guyftes grauntes leases estates Joyntures ~ 
dowers uses wills entayles statutes marchant & of the staple recogni- 

zaunces execucions judgementes rentes charges rente secke arrerages of 
rentes intrusions forfeitures fynes for alienacion & of & from all & all © 
manner of other charges tytles trowbels & incombrances whatsoever — 
had made committed acknowledged suffered or donne or heereafter to be © 
had made committed acknowledged suffered or donne by the said © 
William and Sara or by Thomas Crane esquior deceased father of the © 
said Sara or by their or either of theire heires or assignes or by any © 
other person or persons lawfullie clayminge or deryvinge any estate right _ 
title interest or demaunde of in or to the said mannor lordship farme & — 
premisses or of in or to any parte or parcell thereof in by from or under 
him them or any of them theire heires or assignes And the said — 
William Brokett and Sara his wief doe & either of them doth for them-— 
selves theire heires executors & administrators & for everie of them by 
theise presentes covenaunte promyse & graunte to & with the said 
Richard Spenser his heires and assignes That they the said William & 
Sara & theire & either of theire heires shall and will at and upon 
reasonable request to them or any of them to be made within the space 
of fyve yeares next ensueinge the date hereof and at the costes and 
charges of the said Richard Spenser his heires and assignes doe make 
acknowledge suffer & execute or cause to be donne made acknowledged 


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suffered & executed all & everie such other & further acte & actes 
thinge & thinges devise & devises assurance assurances & conveyances in 
the law whatsoever for the more further better & perfecte assurance 
suretie & sure makinge and conveyinge of all & singuler the said 
mannor lordship farme & premisses & everie parte and parcell thereof 
with thappurtenaunces unto the said Richard Spenser his heires & 
assignes to the use of the said Richard his heires & assignes for ever 
as shalbe reasonablie devised or advised by the said Richard Spenser his 
heires & assignes or by his or their councell learned in the law Be it 
by fyne or fynes deede or deedes inrolled or not inrolled or inrollment 
of theise presentes or other assurances heereupon made feoffment 
recoverie or recoveries with voucher or vouchers or by all theise wayes 
& meanes or by any other way or meanes whatsoever So as the said 
William and Sara or theire heires be not compelled to travayle for the 
doinge makinge or executinge of any such assurances further then to 
the citties of London or Westmynster And yt is fullie concluded 
condiscended & agreed upon by & betweene the said parties to theise 
presentes That all and singuler assurances & conveyances as well heere- 
tofore had or made as heereafter to be had & made of the said mannor 
lordship farme and premisses with thappurtenaunces or of any parte 
thereof by the said William Brokett & Sara & theire heires or any of 
them or whereunto they or any of them shalbe partie shalbe & shall 
inure & shalbe deemed accepted reputed construed adjudged taken & 
expounded to be to the use of the said Richard Spenser his heires & 
assignes & to none other use intent or purpose accordinge as in the 
recited indenture is mencioned and declared And the said William & 
Sara & either of them doe & doth for them theire heires executors & 
admynistrators & for everie of them covenaunte promyse graunte & 
agree to & with the said Richard Spenser his heires & assignes by theise 
presentes that they the said William & Sara shall and will delyver or 
cause to be delyvered unto the said Richard Spenser his heires & 
assignes before the feast of Christmas next ensueinge the date heereof 
whole safe uncancelled & undefaced or in as good case as the same 
nowe be all & singuler such deedes charters evidences writinges terrars 
esscriptes letters patentes & mynnmentes towchinge or concerninge 
onlie the premisses or onlie any parte thereof which they the said 
William & Sara or either of them nowe hath or have in his her or theire 
custodie or possession or may be in the custodie or possession of any 
other by his her or theire delyverie or that they or either of them 
knowinge where they are may lawfullie gett or come by without suyte 
in the lawe And also the true coppies of all other deedes charters 
escriptes & writinges which doe touch or concerne the premisses joyntlie 
with any other landes tenementes and hereditamentes the same coppies 
to be written out at the costes & charges of the said Richard Spenser his 
heires & assignes And the said William Brokett & Sara & either of 
them doe & doth hereby further covenaunte promyse & graunte for 
them & theire heires executors & admynistrators & everie of them to & 
with the said Richard Spenser his heires & assignes That they the said 


4 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


William & Sara theire ‘heires executers & admynistrators shall & will 
upon request to be made to the said William & Sara & at the costes & 
charges of the said Richard his heires & assignes delyver shewe 
foorth & gyve in evidence all & singuler such deedes evidences & 
writinges which doe concerne the said bargayned premisses joyntlie 
with any other landes which they or either of them have or they shall 
have in theire possession or may gett or come by without suyte in lawe 
for the defendinge preservinge upholdinge & maynetayninge of the 
state right title & interest of the said Richard Spencer his heires & 
assignes of & into the premisses when & as often as the said Richard 
Spenser his heires or assignes shalbe sued or ympleaded for the same or 
any parte thereof or when as any other just neede or occasions shall 
soe require In Witnes Whereof the parties first above named to 
theise presentes interchangeablie have put to their handes & seales the 
day & yeare first above written 


WILLIAM BROKETT SaRA BROKETT 
Seals, as next above. Witnesses, as above. Endorsed The Deede 
of covenauntes from Mr. Broket of Quidhampton. No. 1138. 
(36) 


Easter term 1603. Indentures of a fine between Richard Spencer 
plaintiff and William Brockett and Sarah his wife deforciants of the 
mannor of Quidhampton cum pertinenciis and one messuage 140 acres 
of land 60 acres of meadow 100 acres of pasture 4 acres of wood & 10 
acres of furze and heath cum pertinenciis in Elingdon Wroughton 
Salthrop & Quidhampton. 


[ Z’o be continued]. 


‘yy 


‘Tube made from leg bone of a Bird, 3. 


PLaTE I, —OBJECTS FROM MIDDEN, NEAR OARE, j. 


A.—Bronze Fibula. B.—Iron Fibula. C.—Bronze Tweezers. 


D.—Iron Nail-cleaner. 


Vi 


‘SIeN—"“A ¢ PIeNdD jo88eq Jo 1owWeAR—"Y é WE S.PSIOH— A *“peoy-Molly— "D) ‘shay podeys-9[49IS—d V 


g ‘auVQ UVAN ‘NAGAI Woud sloafaO Nowl— II alvid 


Yi Ads 
Cite p 
1a 


BONE OBJECTS FROM MIDDEN, NEAR OARE. 3. 


C.—Scoop or Spoon. D.--Handle of Comb. 


PrLaTeE IIIl.—OsyeEcts oF POTTERY FROM MIDDEN, NEAR OARE, 4. 


A, B, C, D, G—Pieces of Pot perforated for Spindle Whorls. E.—Half of 
roughly cubical Whorl? F,—Sling Bullet. H.—Portion of Strainer. 


scSese pbssss2 Sess sa sts ese ssesscesd) 


Pirate IV. 


Late Celtic Pottery from rubbish heap at Oare. 


yrs ae 


re 


re 
pals 


= 


LLL OSA ARNT 


“cisants CNV pe iu MLA OL COD 


ee LAS Le 


PLATE V. 


Late Celtic Pottery from rubbish heap at Oare. 


ve abil ete 
ig EET 


\e \ 
alin 


hes 


“ = . 
Pea Cer CU ch Mui 


ae sabox Py atte 


Pirate VI. 
Late Celtic Pottery from rubbish heap at Oare. 


44 


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Mas 


“Veg: 


We 
Win, 6 


Ba hy a 
“hag eh WY 


1M a ty, % AS 
Med as Me hy 


PraTe VII. 
Late Celtic Pottery from rubbish heap at Oare. 


NOTES ON A LATE CELTIC RUBBISH HEAP, 
NEAR OARE. 


By Maup HE. Cunnineton. 
[Read at the Salisbury Meeting of the Society, 1908. ] 


In Withy Copse on the Rainscombe estate and about a mile 
north-east from the village of Oare,' an ancient rubbish heap 
presenting the appearance of a low irregularly-shaped mound, is 
now the only visible sign that the place was ever the site of human 
habitation, 

To-day the spot is a secluded and lonely one, and its chief in- 
habitants are the rabbits, who find the mound easy to burrow in, 
and to whose unaided efforts the discovery of the interesting nature 
of their home was in the first place due. 

Mr. F. N. Rogers, M.P., of Rainscombe, to whom the land 
belongs, noticed that the rabbits constantly worked out fragments 
of pottery from the mound. Some of this pottery he sent to Mr. 
B. H. Cunnington, Hon. Curator of the Museum at Devizes, and 
at his suggestion Mr. Rogers cut a trench into the mound, and 
subsequently with great kindness gave Mr. Cunnington permission 
to excavate the mound thoroughly. The work was carried out 
in the autumn of 1907 and the spring of 1908. 

Withy Copse lies on sloping ground just to the north of Martin- 
sell Camp; on its upper side the copse is bounded by the ditch 
and rampart of the Camp, and the mound itself is only a hundred 
yards from the rampart. The mound is 63ft. long from south- 
west to north-east, 43ft. across at the widest part, and is nowhere 
higher than 23ft. above the level of the ground. It is entirely 
composed of a fine black mould of the same character throughout, 
and with no old surface or bedding of any kind visible in section. 


1 This rubbish heap has in the last volume of the Magazine being variously 
referred to as situated at Martinsell, Rainscombe, and Oare. 


126 Notes on a Late Celtic Rubbish Heap near Oare. 


Under the fringe of the mound on the side farthest away from 
the Camp the undisturbed ground was not reached, as there was 
found to be a drop below the natural level into a filled-in ditch or 
excavation of some kind. This ditch, if such it be, may be con- 
nected with a dwelling which the presence of the rubbish heap 
shows must once have stood near this spot. It was a temptation 
to follow out this excavation on the chance of locating the site of 
the dwelling, but it was thought wiser not to embark on an under- 
taking that would probably prove too extensive to be carried to 
anything like a satisfactory finish. At present the copse is a thick 
tangle of hazel bushes and undergrowth, which makes digging 
difficult, and also renders it impossible to detect surface inequali- 
ties that might otherwise show where the foundations, if any, are 
likely to be. 

Bones of animals and a great quantity of potsherds were found 
scattered all through the heap, but they were noticeably more 
_ numerous near the surface and just under the turf. This aceumu- 
lation near the surface is no doubt due to a simple and natural 
process of denudation. As the mass of decaying matter settled 
down the fine mould would be washed through the comparatively 
large and indestructible pieces of bone and pottery, and thus these 
would in time get accumulated in a layer or seam of no great 
thickness, and not very much above the level of the original floor 
of the heap. The same kind of action may be noticed on ploughed 
land. It is nearly useless to walk over a quite newly tilled field 
in search of surface relics, but after the ground has been left open 
for a few weeks or months it will be found that the loose soil has 
been washed down leaving the stones and other hard objects bare 
on the surface. 

On account of the large quantity of potsherds it has been 
suggested that the mound was the accumulated debris of a pottery ; 
but there is really no evidence of this being so, None of the 
pottery shows any signs of distortion in the baking such as wasters 
from a kiln would show; nor were any objects found that are 
particularly likely to have been used by a potter. The large 
number of fragmentary bones of animals, of which sheep, pig, and ox 


By Maud E. Cunnington. 127 


are by far the most common ; all the pottery being without a single 
exception in fragments; and the occasional occurrence of other 
relics, odds and ends, all of which, with scarcely an exception, had 
been broken or rendered useless before they were thrown away, 
makes it as clear as any such evidence can, that the heap is simply 
an accumulation of rubbish from some dwelling that doubtless 
stood at no great distance from the spot. 

Although so near to Martinsell Camp, it does not of course 
necessarily follow that the dwelling that must once have stood 
here had any real association with the camp. It is unfortunate, 
that, as is the case with most of the early and pre-historic camps 
of Wiltshire, the date of Martinsell is unknown. 

Fortunately it has been found possible from the evidence of the 
relics, more particularly from that of the pottery and of the fibule, 
to give within reasonable limits a date for the accumulation of the 
rubbish. Speaking generally of the pottery sent to him Mr. 
_ Reginald Smith, of the British Museum, remarks :—‘“So far as 1 
can judge, it all dates from the early years of our era. The purely 
British type of pottery is well represented.” The probable date 
of the fibule also agrees well with that given by the pottery. 
There need, then, be little hesitation in assigning as the date of 

the formation of the rubbish heap the early years of the first 
century A.D., and perhaps the declining years of the last century 
-B.C.—that is to say the period between the invasion of Julius 
Cesar and the final conquest of Britain in the reign of the Emperor 
Claudius. The evidence on which this date is partly based is en- 
tered into in more detail in the description of the pottery which 
follows. 

It must surely have been a household of wealth and importance 
that could indulge, at this early date, at a spot as remote as Oare, 
their taste for refined and delicate table ware imported from distant 
centres of manufacture on the Continent. The near neighbour- 
hood of the dwelling to the big camp of Martinsell makes one 
wonder if there was any connection between these two events, the 
_-abandonment of the dwelling and the occupation of the country 
by the Romans. It would indeed be interesting to know to what 
period the camp belongs. 


128 Notes on a Late Celtic Rubbish Heap, near Oare. 


POTTERY. 

The mound contained such a large quantity of pottery that it 
was found impracticable to carry it all away ; therefore only rim 
pieces, bases, and ornamented or otherwise characteristic pieces 
were kept, even these filling four large baskets, each as much as 
a man could carry. 

By thus taking the rims only into account it was thought that 
as good an idea of the numbers, shapes, and descriptions of the 
pottery generally could be gained as by dealing with a greatly 
increased number of small and uncharacteristic sherds. 

Taken as a whole the pottery may be roughly divided into two 
classes: that which is probably of native manufacture, and that of 
foreign importation.1 The quantity of the latter is small in pro- 
portion to that of the former, there being only seventy-eight foreign 
fragments (and these not all rims) against eight hundred and 
sixty-three native. Of these eight hundred and sixty-three pieces 
five hundred and sixty-four all belonged to one type of vessel, 
namely, bowls with a perfectly simple or slightly beaded rim (PI. 
TV., A. and C.; PIVII. H. and F.). It seems, therefore, that bowls 
were more commonly used than any other form of earthenware 
vessel by the people who accumulated this rubbish heap.” 

These bowls are of not inelegant outline, with slightly contracted 
mouth, beaded rim, and with a shoulder more or less rounded from 
which they taper to a base often small in proportion to the size of 


1 Some years ago pottery kilns were discovered at Broomsgrove Farm, in 
Milton Lilbourne parish, near Pewsey. This would not be much more than a 
mile from Withy Copse. Some of the pottery from the kilns is not unlike 
that from the mound, and it seems not unlikely that it may have been made 
in these or neighbouring kilns. General Pitt-Rivers identified the pottery 
from the kilns as Romano-British, but there may have been kilns on the 
same site for along period. Wilts Arch. Mag., xxvii., 294. 


2 General Pitt-Rivers found it a common type at the Romano-British 
villages of Woodcuts and Rotherly, but scarce at Woodyates. Hzcavations, 
vol. III., pp. 17, 53. Evidence led him to the inference that bead rims may 
have been in earlier use than other kinds of vessels (at the villages) and that 
they were apparently in commoner use among the poorer than among the 
richer inhabitants. Hacavations, vol. Il., 144-5. This is what might be 
expected with a vessel of native type. 


By Maud E. Cunnington. 129 


the vessel, and sometimes rounded. They are of all sizes, from 

little things a few inches in diameter holding perhaps a gill, to 

large heavy vessels,the capacity of which might have been measured 

in gallons. There are, however, comparatively few very small or 

very large; the majority of them being apparently from about 

Gin. to 8in. in diameter at the shoulder, and from 5in. to 7in. high. 

Perhaps the smaller and medium sizes were used for eating out of 
and for cooking purposes, while the larger ones would have served 
well as receptacles for storing all kinds of food. Indeed many of 
the pieces seem to show where they have been in contact with 
fire; and in many instances it is noticeable that the surface from 
the rim to the shoulder is in a better state of preservation than 
that of the lower part. Insome cases there is quite a sharp line at the 
shoulder where the colour and appearance of the ware differs dis- 
Bpetly. If these pots were used for cooking by placing them in, or 
‘on, hot charcoal,some such difference might have resulted from a con- 
‘stant repetition of a fiercer heat below. Much of the Italian cookery 
is done even now in earthenware vessels which are placed in 
charcoal, and pots of the shape so common at Oare seems peculiarly 
‘well suited to the purpose. ‘The quality of the paste of the bowls 
“varies considerably. Generally speaking the larger vessels are of 
‘coarse, and the smaller and medium sizes of finer material. Some 
of the paste is mixed with a micaceous sand, and some with 
pounded flint or quartz. The paste of some of the largest bowls 
is very coarse, and is freely mixed with large grains of flint, pounded 
‘brick, charcoal, and occasionally even with iron pyrites. 

_ Grey is the preponderating colour, in every shade from very 
ale to black; other fragments are brown in shades varying from 
Pale buff to chocolate, breaking out occasionally to a bright red. 
1A single fragment may show bright red, brown, and grey in its 
‘different parts, and the greys and browns shade off into one another 
Jin such a way that it is often difficult to know under which heading 
they should be placed. It seems, therefore, that the colouring 
is merely a matter of firing or of artificial colouring, and does not 
necessarily show any difference in the material or place of origin 
of the pottery. 

| vot. XXXVIL—NO. CXI. K 


3 


130 ‘Notes on a Late Celtic Rubbish Heap, near Oare. 


The surfaces are often very smooth, finely tooled and polished. 
The bowls are all quite free of ornament, but a few have a band 
of incised lines, or “cordons” round their shoulders (PI. V., C, E.) 

The pottery of the other vessels of probably native make shows 
the same characteristics as that of the bowls. There are one 
hundred and fifty fragments of pots and jars, generally with 
curving rims,’ and sometimes showing trellis and zigzag line 
decorations(El Ve A sPE Wile GD) PI vi aCe): 

Round covers with circular basin-shaped handle knobs seem to 
have been in fairly common use (Pl. VII., KE); of these there are” 
seventy-nine fragments, including eleven handles. 

Of plates or saucers there are only twenty-five fragments. 
(Pl. IV., F), a curiously small number according to our modern 
usages in proportion to that of the bowls, the explanation 
probably being that dishes and platters of wood were used in- 
stead of those of earthenware. All the pottery, including the 
bowls, appears to be wheel-turned, and is well made, and well baked. 

Mr. A. G. Wright, of the Corporation Museum, Colchester, very 
kindly examined and reported upon specimens of the pottery, and 
later, at his suggestion, specimens were sent to Mr. Reginald Smith, 
at the British Museum, who also very kindly made notes upon 
them. The bowl with the bead rim so common at Oare, is it 
appears, of a purely British type and characteristic of Late-Celtic 
pottery. This type appears in the local ware from Weymouth 
in the British Museum, and among the Late-Celtic pottery in the 
Colchester Museum. 

Figures C and E on Plate IV are described by Mr. Smith as 
“very characteristic Late-Celtic pieces.”* Fig. C is suggestive of 
a metal prototype, and it is interesting to find that it bears a close 
resemblance to a small bronze cup found with a Late-Celtic burial _ 
group at Colchester, which is said to date from about 150 B.C. — 


1 Basin-shaped rims with upright flanges are conspicuous by their _ 
absence. Itis apparently a later type. See General Pitt-Rivers’ Hxcavations, — 
vol. II., 168. b 

2 Fig. Hf Pl. LV. is shown as conjecturally restored on the analogy of similar — 
vessels from Rotherley, Pitt-Rivers, II. Pl. CIX., Fig. 1, and an example in — 
the Spitty Coll. at Colchester, No. 1616. 


By Maud E. Cunnington. 131 


_ Fragments of larger vessels of very coarse buff-coloured ware from 
Oare are identical with some in the Colchester Museum from 
Shoebury; they “might have been made in the same workshop.” 
Some of the fine black ware from Oare is said to be a local imitation 
of the Belgic black ware, of which at least one genuine example 
was found at Oare (Pl. VI. E). 
The following is a description of some of the more interesting 
and important pieces of pottery of foreign manufacture :— 
A fragment of Belgie black ware of the first century A.D. 
characterised by its low foot rim (Pl. VI. E). 
A similar piece of fine grey ware with low foot rim (PI. V. B). 
A small fragment of green glazed Roman ware, rare in this 
country, and no doubt imported from Gaul early in the first 
century A.D. 


! 


Several pieces of very thin white and cream-coloured pottery, 
perfectly baked, hard and smooth, like unglazed china; possibly 
imported from Rheims in the first century A.D. 

Fragments of similar ware, some of which are not quite so fine 
or white, with “roulette” or “engine-turned ” ornament (PI. 
VIL, B). Others have a feathered zizgag ornament (PI. VIL, 
A and C). 

Fine micaceous buff-coloured ware, painted grey on the outside, 
_ red on the inside. There are examples of a similar ware at 
Colchester (Pl. IV., D). 

Fragments of painted red pottery, some of which are of ex- 
 ceptionally fine quality. 

_ The pottery shows examples of painting in black, white, red, 
brown, and erey; also a clear glaze or varnish of some kind ; 
and in one instance a vitrified green glaze. 

Part of the base of a small dish or shallow bowl of Arretine 
Ware, with part of stamp of maker’s name (Pl. V.D). Mr. 
Reginald Smith says that this stamp is unfortunately unknown, 
but that it seems to end in PLEV. Another fragment of 
Arretine ware, part of a flat dish with a low foot rim, also bears 


1A quantity of green glazed ware believed to be Roman, has lately occurred 
jat Lansdown, near Bath, and at Colbren, S. Wales. 


K 2 


132 Notes on a Late Celtic Rubbish Heap, near Oare. 


part of the maker’s stamp; the first two letters AT are quite — 
clear, and it is perhaps that of ATIIIVS (ATEIVS), of whose — 


stamp there is an example in the British Museum (Pl. VI. A). 
Eight other small fragments of Arretine ware. 
A single base of a characteristic Late-Celtic pedestal vase 
(Pl. V. F) was found, and it is possible that the cordoned frag- 
ments (Pl. V.. C and E) may belong to a similar vessel. @ 
The fragments of Arretine ware are of special interest, for nob — 
only is it rare in Britain,? but they help to date the tind with a — 
considerable degree of accuracy. This red painted ware takes its q 
name from the Italian town of Arezzo (Arretium), which was the A 
centre of its production in the first and second centuries B.C., and 4 
the first years of the firstcentury A.D. At about this latter date 
the art of making this ware was introduced into Gaul, and potteries — 
were established there. The earliest Gaulish factories were 
probably started by potters from Italy, who at first made pottery — 
in imitation of, or similar to, that of Arezzo. 7 
If the name of the potter on the fragment of Arretine ware from ; 
Oare is indeed that of Ateius, as Mr. Smith thinks probable, it is 
particularly interesting. The name is well known, and seems to 
have been that of a large and important manufacturer. His stamp 


'This pottery was shortly described and illustrated by three drawings in 
a paper “Onsome Fragments of Arretine ware and other pottery, from a 
Late-Celtic Rubbish Heap at Oare, Wilts,’ by M. E. Cunnington, in The 
Reliquary, January, 1909, Vol.xv., pp. 57—61; also in a paper in Man, 
February, 1909, ‘‘ Notes ona Late-Celtic Rubbish Heap near Oare, Wiltshire,” 
pp. 18—21, six illustrations. ? 


? Mr. H. B. Walters, of the British Museum, writing in the Proc. Cambridge 
Antigq. Soc., No. XLVIII., 1908, on “An Arretine Vase in the Cambridge 
Archeological Museum,” says ‘‘ The Cambridge Vase stands almost by itself. 
as an example of an Arretine ornamented Vase exported to Britain. But 
fragmentary specimens are not unknown. There are some half-dozen in the 
British Museum, all found in London. And another was recently found at 
Bicester, in Oxfordshire, and exhibited by Professor Haverfield at the Society 
of Antiquaries (1907). Proc. Soc. Ant., xxi., 462, fig. Plain Vases with 
Arretine stamps are also sometimes found. But all or nearly all of these 
must belong to the period before the conquest by Claudius, and are only 
accidental exportations.” There is a vase in the Reading Museum by ATHIVS 
from Silchester. The fragment from Alchester near Bicester, mentioned 
above is in the Ashmolean Museum. 


By Maud E. Cunnington. 133 


oceurs frequently on pottery found at Rome, and in the Italian 
Provinces, and at Arezzo itself; it occurs also frequently in the 

Gaulish Provinces, and even as far afield as Egypt. He may have 
| been one of the pioneers who carried this Italian industry into 
| Gaul, for the actual site of his workshops is still uncertain ; it may 
| have been either in Northern Italy or Southern Gaul; one authority 
| thinking it not improbable that he had works in both these 
| localities." 
| The date of this potter is, however, less uncertain, various dis- 
| coveries going to prove that he was in full activity during the reign 
| of Augustus. To give one instance only, the stamp of Ateivs has 
| been found at Haltern, in Westphalia, a site that is known to have 
| been abandoned by the Romans in the year 16 A.D. 
The later Gaulish potters eventually struck out on new lines of 
| ‘their own, and seem by successful competition to have practically 
| shut up the potteries of Arezzo, and to have traded their wares to 
all parts of the Empire, even into Italy and to Rome itself. It is 
| this late red glazed Gaulish ware that is usually known in this 


| country as “Samian” ware. Discoveries at Pompeii show that 
| this later Gaulish red waré was being made and exported before 
| 79 A.D., and other discoveries show the manufacture to have been 
in full activity by the year 100 A.D.2 The absence, therefore, of 
_ this ware from the rubbish heap at Oare affords interesting negative 
evidence, confirming the early date of the site. Itis only reasonable 
to suppose that people who were in a position to use imported 
| foreign wares, such as the red Arretine and black and white Belgic 
and Gaulish wares, would also have had some of the red Gaulish 
“Samian”’ so comparatively common at a little later date, had 
| ib been already in the market in their time. The fact of its com- 
| mon occurrence on Romano-British sites of a little later date 
emphasizes its absence from Oare. 


i 


1 For particulars of the potter ATHIVS see “ Les Vases Céramiques 
Ornés de la Gaule Romaine,” by J. Déchelette, 1904, p. 16; and Mr. H. B. 
| Walter’s paper on an Arretine Vase in ths Proc. Cambridge Antiquarian 
Society, No. XLVIILI., 1908. 


4“ Les Vases Céramiques Ornés de la Gaule Romaine,” Déchelette. 


134 Notes on a Late Celtic Rubbish Heap, near Oare. 


DEScRIPTIVE LIST OF OBJECTS FOUND. 


Bronze Tweezers. Length 2in., (Pl. I. C). 

Bronze Bow Fibula (Pl.I. A). T-shaped head with long spring ‘: 
secured over a hook at the back of the bow. The catch plate has 3 
probably been pierced with holes, now broken, pin missing. Length [ 
3in. Cf. Very similar examples from Rotherly and Woodcuts 
Romano-British Villages; Pitt Rivers’ Excavations, I., 49, Fig. 10 ; 
Examples of both this and the following fibula occurred in 
association with Late Celtic remains at Hod Hill, Dorset, and ; 
are now in the British Museum. It probably dates from between 
50 B.C. and 50 A.D. 

Iron Fibula of the safety-pin pattern (Pl. 1, B). Made of one 
piece of stout iron wire; point of pin and catch missing. Of La 
Tene III. type. An identical fibula was found at the Romano- 
British village of Rotherley by General Pitt Rivers (Zzcavations, 
vol. II. 126, Fig. 6), it is also very like a bronze specimen from 
Aylesford in the British Museum. The date assigned to this type 
of fibula by Mr. Reginald Smith is from B.C. 50 to A.D. 50. Cf. 
WAM, xxxyv., 402. 

Small Iron Bow Fibula; much rusted, pin and spring missing. 
Length, 14 in. 

Iron Arrow-head, socketed, with flat blade and long broad barbs, 
one barb missing. Length, 44 in. (Pl. IL, C). 

Similar arrow-heads were found at Rotherley and Woodcuts,but 
on or near the surface, and General Pitt-Rivers remarks that 
those with long barbs are usually supposed to be medieval and 
that more information would be desirable as to the positions in 
which they are found (Hxcavations, III., 40). The finding there- 
fore of this one with remains of such an early date as those of 
Oare is interesting. There is, however, a specimen in the Ashmolean 
Museum from the Late-Celtic and Romano-British site of Wood 
Eaton, Oxon; and another in Bath Museum, found with Roman 
remains at Lansdown, 1905. 

An iron object suggestive in appearance of a small hammer 
head, but possibly the guard of a sword or dagger. Length, 34 in 


By Maud £. Cunnington. 135 


(Pl. I1., E). A similar object from the Glastonbury Lake Village 
is figured in Proc. Somerset Arch. Society, LI. 1.90. Examples are 
also figured from the early site of Stradonic on the Continent. 

Large sickle-shaped Iron Door Key, point missing, loop at end of 
handle. Length in straight line from tip to end of handle, 11 in. 
mel. II. B). 

Small piece of curved iron, possibly the point of the key. 
Length, 24 in. (Pl. IT., B). 

Precisely similar keys are in the British Museum from the Late 
Celtic sites of Spettisbury and Hod Hill, Dorset. Gen. Pitt- 
Rivers figures others from theRomano-British villages of Rotherley, 
Woodeuts, and Woodyates, and from a dwelling pit outside Martin 
Down;Camp. Hzxcavations, 1.,75; I1., 136; III, 138; IV., 207; 
one from Rushall Down and one from Westbury are in the Devizes 
Museum, another from the Roman Villa at Coombe Down, found 
1860, is in the Museum at Bath. 
 Sickle-shaped Key, similar to, but smaller than the last, in very 
good condition and unbroken. Length, 7} in. (PI. IL., A). 

_ Small iron object with loop at one end (PI.1.,D). It resembles 
a watch key, and is perhaps a nail cleaner with the point broken 
off. Length, 12 in. ; 

Flat strip of iron with two holes for rivets. 2in. x 1 in. 

Seven iron nails with large flat heads, and three pieces of iron 
bent over at one end, possibly staples (Pl. II., F). 

Part of an iron tool, square in section, but flattened at the end. 

A small chisel. Length, 4 in. 
Iron object, perhaps a bridle bit (Pl. I1., D). It is made ofa - 
Strip of iron, curved round and welded so as to form a loop at 
either end with a solid bar between ; an iron ring is still linked 
into one of the loops. Length from end to end of the loops d4in. ; 
diameter of ring, about 2in. Ancient bridle-bits do not seem 
always to have had a link or swivel in the centre of the mouthpiece, 
jsee iron bit from Stanwick, bronze bit from Rise, Holderness, 
| Archeeologia, LX., p. 251; also Munro’s Lake Dwellings of Europe, 
\p. 287, Fig. 15, 16; p. 524, Fig. 8. The size is about what it 
should be for a bit. 


136 Notes on a Late Celtie Rubbish Heap, near Oare. 


Sling bullet of baked clay, length 14in. (Pl. III, F.). Itisa | 
little curious that no slingstone, or sling bullet, should have been 
found in any of the excavations that were made by General Pitt-— | 
Hey in the GULL British Vee &e., in re Wilts. He only [ 


Caburn, near Lewes. Yet they do not seem to be generally ver 
rare in Wilts ; they have been found at Beckhampton, Cold Kitche 
Hill, Highfield near Salisbury, and Oavre, and one was picked up | 
on the surface in a field near Devizes, where there are plentiful 
Roman remains (Mother Antony’s Well). Similar sling stones — 
have also been found at the Glastonbury Lake village, and seem to _ 
be more especially associated with objects of late Celtic date. | 
Large Spindlewhorl, roughly made out of the base of a pot of | 
brownish ware. Diameter, 2in. (Pl. IIL, D.). 
Large Spindlewhorl, similarly made out of the base of a pot of |) 
coarse red ware. Diameter, 34in., imperfect. (Pl. IIL, G.). | 
Small Spindlewhorl of grey pottery, chipped and ground into 
shape, hole not central. Diameter, lin. (Pl. IIL, C.). . 
Spindlewhorl of grey pottery, chipped into shape, hole nob | 
central. Diameter, 2in. (Pl. III, A.). 
Spindlewhorl made from a rough fragment of grey pottery. No 
attempt appears to have been made to chip it into a round fom 
Diameter, about 1 fin. (PI. IIL, B.). 3 
Part of a small Spindlewhorl of blackish pottery, carefully burned 
or ground and with edges neatly rounded off. 
Spindlewhorl of grey pottery, chipped into shape. This is é 
particularly interesting whorl, as the process of boring the hole 
was begun but never finished ; it is countersunk on both sides and 
is almost but not quite through. Diameter, 2in. % 
Six Disks of pottery resembling spindlewhorls, but without holes 
Diameter of largest, 33in.; of smallest, about #in. General Pitt- 
Rivers thought that sinlitoe disks might have been used in some 
kind of game. Might they not possibly be unfinished whorls ? 
Part of a base of a pot of brownish ware; there is a hole through 
the centre, but the edges are not chipped off; it is perhaps, there- 
fore only a fragment of a vessel with a hole in the bottom and not 


By Maud E. Cunnington. 137 


a whorl. General Pitt-Rivers found a large number of pots with 
holes bored through the bottoms in the Romano-British villages. 
| He suggests that they may have been used for straining honey. 

(Excavations, Il., p. 59.) It seems not improbable that the bases 
| of these perforated pots were sometimes chosen for use as whorls 
| as having holes already in them. 
| Fragment of a strainer of grey pottery, pierced with many small 
| irregular holes. (Pl. III., H.). 
Half of a cube-shaped object of fine red pottery ; it had a central 
| hole through it and is well moulded. About 1iin. square. Of 
| unknown use (?) a weight or whorl. (PI. III., E.). 
| Long thin hollow bone pipe, trimmed and squared, from the leg 
| bone of a large bird. Length, 64in. (PI. 1.). (A similarly shaped 
| bone, but with holes cut in it, is in the British Museum and is 
| described as a flute. Is this an unfinished one ? Ne 
| The tip of a Stag’s Horn Tine which has been made intoa rough 
| Spoon or scoop with hatched lines round the edge of the bowl, now 
| broken off. Length, 24in. (Pl. IIL, C.). 
Leg bone of sheep with hole bored through it not quite in the 
middle of its length, there is no longitudinal hole (PI. III., B). 
General Pitt-Rivers suggested that these bones with holes in them 
| may have been used for winding string on, or as bobbins (Hxcava- 
tions, I.,175, and Il., 172) It seems not impossible that they 
‘were used as handles for instruments made on the same lines as _ 
| the bolas or bola. I have seen boys whose childhood was spent in 
‘South America bore similar holes in the leg bones of sheep and 
| use them for handles of their bolas. The cord is put through the 
hole and knotted to form a stop. The edges of the holes are worn 
} in the specimen from Oare. A. precisely similar object is in the 
| British Museum from the Glastonbury ‘Lake Village found in 
association with combs with T-shaped handles and other Late 
| Celtic objects. 

Pointed Scoop, made out of the leg bone of a sheep, sliced off 
eri. IIL., A.) 

Piece of bone, one end cut to a T-shape, the other broken. The 
| handle of a weaving comb. Length, 3 in. (Pl. III., D). Combs 


138 Notes on a Late Celtic Rubbish Heap, near Oure. 


of this type are characteristic of Late Celtic sites. Examples from 
Glastonbury Lake Village are in the British Museum. 

Part of an antler of red deer, sawn off at both ends, scraped and 
polished. It has three deepish double saw cuts, two at one end, 
one at the other, cut transversely across the horn. There are 
scratches or slight cuts on the surface, especially on either side of 
the saweuts. Length, 44 in. (Pl. IIL, E). 

Several apparently similar instruments have been found at 
Glastonbury Lake Village, but these seem to be generally per- 
forated as well as notched. It is suggested that some of these 
served as cheek pieces of bridles, while others may have been used 
in weaving in some unexplained way. Two examples are made 
of the upper portions of the tibias of horses. Proc. Somerset Arch. — 
Society, LI., Fig. H 299, B 381-2. This example, however, may 
be merely an unfinished handle for a knife or similar instrument. 

Five water-worn pebbles that have been used for rubbing or — 
polishing. 

A piece of stalactite. 

A flat piece of red grained sandstone, much worn down on one 
side where it has perhaps been used as a whetstone. 

Piece of fine-grained water-worn stone used as a whetstone. 

Several fragments of much worn quern stones, from at least 
three querns. . 

Fragments of bricks or tiles, some of which have rounded edges. 

Fragments of a very hard coarse cement or concrete, smoothed 
on one side and about l}in. thick. These may be fragments of | 
flooring. . 

Fragments of iron slag. An analysis of one piece gave the — 
following result:—Silica=60:0 °/,, oxide of iron—34°80 “/o, 
(=iron 24°36 °/.) Calcium oxide=1°60 °/o, Manganese oxide= 
traces; Magnesia—0-108 °/.. 

No coins of any kind were found. 

There were a great number of bones of animals, nearly all in 
a very fragmentary condition. There were roughly, 75 % 
sheep, 20 % pig, and 5 % ox. Those of the horse were exceptional. 

Professor Edward Fawcett, of University College, Bristol, very 


By Maud EB. Cunnington. 139 


dly identified bones of the following animals :—Horse, Ox (Bos 
gifrons), Sheep, Pig, and those (only two) of a small carnivore, 
haps a terrier. The bones of Horse, Ox, and Sheep are small 
in comparison with modern breeds. 


_ By kind permission of Mr. Rogers, of Rainscombe, the pottery 
and other relics have been placed in the Museum at Devizes. A 
small collection of typical pieces of the pottery has also been placed 
in the schoolroom at Oare. 


[Though much nearer to Oare, both Martinsell Camp and Withy 
Copse are actually in the parish of Pewsey. ] 


140 


NOTES. 


Blue Headed Wagtail. “A pair of this species was discovered 
in the Manton water meadows, where they nested and successfully — 
reared their young, the. observer (G. Dent, of Marlborough College) 
watching them daily throughout the process. The distinguishing 
characters of this probably overlooked species were carefully noted and 
compared with those of the yellow wagtail, of which a pair subsequently 
nested in the same meadow. Full particulars of this interesting ob- 
servation were published in ‘ Bird Life.’” 

Marlborough Coll. Nat. Hist. Soc. Report for 1907, p. 76. 


White-Tailed Eagle shot at Marden. Ontheeveningot 
February 24th, just before sunset, J. Alexander, keeper to Mr. J. W. 
Kingston, of Marden Manor, saw a large bird fly out of some firs on Mr, — 
Cooper’s farm on Marden Down, shot it, and found it was an Eagle a 
measuring 7ft. 2in. from tip to tip of the extended wings and weighing ~ 
13lbs. The bird was accused of having killed two lambs. It was re- | 
ported in all the local papers, Marlborough Times, March 6th, Devizes 
Gazette, March 15th, as a Golden Eagle, as these wandering Eagles 
almost invariably are—whereas in this case, as in probably almost every 
case of the occurrence of Eagles in the southern counties, the bird is not 
the Golden Eagle, but the White-Tailed or Sea Eagle, Halicetus albicilla. — 
The bird killed at Littlecote in 1847, the magnificent specimen preserved 
at Charlton Park, killed in 1841,another shot in Savernake Forest in 1859, 
and the example recently killed at Groveley were all of this species. 
The Rev. A. C. Smith (Birds of Wilts, p. 60) was unable to record any 
example or occurrence of the Golden Eagle in the county of Wilts, and — 
was strongly of opinion that it had not been correctly recorded from 
neighbouring counties where it is said to have been shot. The Golden 
Eagle in fact seldom leaves its home in the Highlands, where itisnow ~ 
happily fairly abundant, whereas the White-Tailed Eagle is a greab — 
wanderer. Iam indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward, who are preserving 
the bird, for an authoritative statement as to its species. 

Ep. H. Gopparp. 


Red-Throated Diver at Wylye. At the beginning of February, 
1909, a railway ganger at Wylye found a bird lying injured on the 
line, probably from flying against the telegraph wires. He killed it, and 
it was taken to the Rev. G. R. Hadow, who sent it for preservation to 
Mr. White, of Salisbury, by whom it was pronounced to be a Red-Throated 
Diver. It is now in Mr. Hadow’s possession. Three specimens only of 
this bird are recorded for Wiltshire by the Rev. A. C. Smith, from 
Lyneham, Erlestoke, and Knoyle Down. 


Notes. 141 


Wylye Church Candelabra. In Mr. Ponting’s notes on this 
Church, W. A. M., xxxv., 380, it is stated that ‘‘ There are three 
fine brass candelabra. of twelve lights each without inscription.” The 
Rector, the Rev. G. R. Hadow, writes that this is not accurate. Two of 
the candelabra only are old, and on one there is this inscription ‘‘ The 
Gift of Tho. Mease, A.D. 1814.” They were originally in old Wilton 
Church and came here when the pulpit did. The third is not old, but 
was given by Mr. Sidney Meade when Rector. 


“6 Prolusiones Historice, The Hall of John Halle.”’ 
As is well known only the first volume of this work by the Rev. Edward 

Duke was ever published. Amongst the books from Lake House, how- 

ever, which were sold at Salisbury on March 5th, 1908, were several 

| sets of plates destined for the second volume. A set of these plates has 
| been given to the Society’s Library by Mr. J.J. Hammond, who, however, 
ascertained from the late Canon Rashleigh Duke on the occasion of the 


sale that this second volume was never written, and that no part of any 
MS. of it exists. 


Tron Object of unknown use. With reference to the Iron 
Object with four spikes found at Oliver’s Camp and illustrated W.A.I, 
xxxv., 431, Mr. A. D. Passmore writes (Feb. 23, 1909) that he has ° 
obtained a precisely similar object in good condition from a pit on the 
downs. Mrs. B. H. Cunnington also writes (Feb. 25th, 1909) : ‘‘ Several 
of them were found in a well with other Roman things in the Roman 
fort on the Bar Hill, Dumbartonshire. Similar objects have also been 
found at Pompeii, Epinay in France, and on one of the forts on the 
German Limes. Thereisone inthe Guildhall Museum. They are strips 
of iron rivetted or joined in the centre in the form of the letter x, but 
the Oliver’s Camp example is rather bent. It seems they are thought to 
have been attached to window frames to keep the panes of glass in place, 
but one German authority thinks they were door fittings. See Proc. 
Soe. Ant. Scot., XL., 5138, fig. 89 No. 9. 

Against this idea of their use is to be set the fact that Mr. Passmore’s 
example has the points regularly curved into a cup shape, as though they 
were intended to hold or contain something, and this was more or less 
the case also with the Oliver's Camp example, though that was bent out 
of shape. Ep. H. Gopparp. 


Intaglio at Teffont Magna. It may be worth noting that a 
small intaglio on cornelian picked up in the allotment at Teffont Magna 
in the spring of 1909, and believed to be Roman, was pronounced by the 
British Museum authorities to be an eighteenth century head of 
Shakspeare. C. V. GopDARD. 


Bronze Knife Dagger. A small bronze knife dagger found casually 
among road flints at Rockley, doubtless from the downs near, is illus- 
trated in Man, March, 1909, pp. 39, 40, in a note by the Rev. H. G. O. 
Kendall on ‘Remarkable Arrowheads and Diminutive Bronze 


142 Notes. 


Implement.” The arrowheads which are illustrated are Dorset specimens 
in the possession of Mr.H. J. G. Hole,who also owns the knife dagger. This 
is an unusually small blade, flat, with two large rivet holes, the sides - 
worn concave with use, the point very narrow and broken off. It weight ; 
just over 40z. and measures 1g in. X lin. 


Papal Bulla found at Swindon, A well-preserved leaden bulla 
of Pope Innocent VI., who reigned from 1852 to 1362, found recently at 
Swindon, is in the collection of Mr. A. D. Passmore. On the obverse if 
bears the heads of SS. Paul and Peter with the inscription SPASPE= 
S(anetus) Pa(ulus) S(anctus) Pe(trus). On the reverse it bears the in- 
scription INNOCETIUS PP VI. For similar bulla of Boniface VIII. 
found at Warminster see Wilts Arch. Mag., xvii., 44. 


Teffont Evias. In making trenches for a water pipe at the farm and 
cottages west of Teffont quarry last winter (1908) the contractor says that 
two or three distinct coffins were cut through. The boards were rotten, 
but showed the shape plainly when the soil fell away from them: he was 
not sure if bones were found, as the interments were near the surface, 
with rock beneath: but he noticed some worked flints. I visited the 
place but failed to see anything. Burials have been found near by before, 
as noted in the last Magazine. C. V. GopparRD. 


Lord Clarendon and his Trowbridge Ancestry. A 
paper under this title is published in Wilts Arch. Mag., ix., 282—290, 
The family of Langford was connected with Trowbridge from the earliest 
times. In 1544 Alexander Langford senior, and Alexander Langford, 
junior, purchase two water mills, no doubt for clothmaking purposes. 
In his will, dated 1552, Edward Langford, clothier, speaks of his cousins, — 
William Horton, of Iford, and Harrie Long of Trowbridge, both well 
known clothiers. In 1565 Alexander Langford is rated at £22. Now 
Leland, in 1540, in his J¢inerary, Wilts Arch. Mag., vol.i., p. 151, 
writing about Trowbridge, says :—‘‘ One Alexandre is now a great clothier 
in the town.” My suggestion is that Leland has given the Christian 
name and omitted the surname. We hear of no clothiers named 
Alexander, but we do know that Alexander Langford was a wealthy 
clothier, and that the Christian name was as common in the family as 
Anthony in that of the family of Rogers. F. Harrison. 


Marlborough Tokens. Mr. J. W. Brooke notes two unpubliclelll 
seventeenth century Marlborough Tokens now in his collection :— 
WILL : CRABB . GROCER=Grocers’ arms. 
IN MALBOROVGH 1664 = C.W.M. 


SIMON PIRE OF = Grocers’ Arms. 
MARLEBOROUGH 1667. P.S.A. 
Found in Marlborough, July, 1908. 


Cross Base from Winterbourne Stoke Down, Many 
years ago, I think in the thirties or early forties, when a piece of down 


Notes. 143 


at the eastern, or to be more accurate, north-eastern, end of Winterbourne 
Stoke, between the Devizes Road and Fargo Plantation was broken up 
into arable land there was removed from about the middle of the field 
to the side of the highway, where it now is, the base ofa cross. Whether 
before or after its removal I know not, but evidently, at some time the 
shaft or what then remained of it, was taken away a mile or so further 
northwards up the road and used to mark a grave at the cross road, where 
the track from Shrewton and Rollestone (for the boundaries of these 
parishes runs down its centre) to Netheravon crosses the Devizes Road. 
The stone being ‘‘rather in the way,” was removed to a point some 
40 yards eastwards on to the down, which now belongs to the Army 
Council. I do not know and have never been able to ascertain, whose 
grave this was, but it is traditionally the grave of the incumbent or curate 
of Rollestone, who hanged himself. I have for some time been trying 
to get the base of this cross removed to Winterbourne Stoke Churchyard 
for safe custody. 

Fargo Plantation was planted by the grandfather of a friend of mine. It 
is at the western boundary of Avebury, and was called ‘‘ Fargo ”’ because 
the carters said it was far to go. This may seem a doubtful derivation 
but I have every reason to believe it to be the true one. 

J.J. Hammonp. 


| Little Owl. An example was shot by a keeper near Avebury in 
November, 1907, and is now preserved in the Marlborough College 
Museum. 

Marlborough Coll. Nat. Hist. Soc. Report for 1907, p. 76. 


) Little Bustard at Avebury. A male Little Bustard (Otis tetrax) 
in summer dress was shot at Avebury April 26th, 1909, and was sent 
by Mr. F. Deakin, The Lodge, Avebury, to be set up by Mr. Lucas, 
of Devizes. The range of the Little Bustard is Southern Europe, 
Algeria, Tunis,Messopotamia and India. Itis only an occasional visitant. 
to Central or Northern Europe. Harting says that about forty occur- 
rences are on record in the British Isles. 

The chief point of interest in the capture of this bird is that it was shot- 
in mid-April, whereas all the English records have occurred in the 
autumn or winter, unless we except—a specimen in summer plumage, 
in the British Museum, said to have been killed in Norfolk—as set forth 
in Gray’s list (part iii.), and alluded to in The Zoologist, p. 2242. 

Mr. F. Deakin writes:—‘“‘The bird was shot on Weedon. There is a 
dew pond on the top of the hill, and the bird pitched within 200 yards 
of it. I was going round the sheep and heard a very peculiar noise over 
my head. On looking up I could see it was a rare bird. I turned my 
horse round and fetched my gun and I happened to meet the keeper, 
J. Buckingham, who looks after the game on this farm. The bird being 
very wild I asked him to take the gun and I rode round the brow of the 
hill and attracted its attention while the keeper crept up the hill and shot 
it at 62 yards off.” 

H. P. Knusiey. 


144 Wilts Obituary. 


Neolithic Burial at Dinton. During the progress of the water- 
works at Dinton early in 1909, an interment of a crouched skeleton, 
apparently of Neolithic age, accompanied only by a few flint flakes and 
two small pieces of worked bone, was discovered just to the north of 
the ridge, north of the village of Dinton. It was excavated under the 
superintendence of the Rev. G. H. Engleheart, F.S.A. The skull was 
too much broken to be examined. There was no sign of any barrow 
covering the interment. E. H. Gopparp. 


WILTS OBITUARY. 


Major Audley Walter Washbourne Money-Kyrle, 
died Oct. 28th, 1908, aged 62. Buried at Much Marcle, Herefordshire. ; 
Second surviving son of Lt.-Col. J. HE. Money-Kyrle, of Homme House, 
Much Marcle. Born at Homme House, Sept. 12th, 1846. Educated at 
Sandhurst, served in 65th and 19th Foot, Major, 2nd Batt., Yorkshire — 
Regt., 1886—89. He represented Calne on the County Council and was” 
a J.P. for Wilts, Herefordshire, and Herts, and D.L. for Wilts and Here-— 
fordshire. Married 1887, Florence C., eldest daughter of Horace Smith- 
Bosanquet, of Broxbornebury, Herts, who with one son and two daughters 
survives him. He was the owner of the Homme House Estate in 
Herefordshire, as well as that at Whetham, near Calne. He died 
suddenly whilst out shooting, when staying with his brother, the Vicar 
of Much Marcle. He had resided at Whetham only during the last seven” 
years, having carried out considerable alterations and additions to the 
house and gardens. A strong Conservative, an Evangelical Churchman 
whose religion was the rule of his life, he had become known in spite of 
the singular modesty and unobstrusiveness of his character, as one who” 
could be depended on to give not merely money but personal service in 
any good cause. He was greatly esteemed by all who knew him. 

Obit. notices, Wiltshire Times, Oct. 81st; Devizes Gazette, Oct. 29th, 
1908. 


Thomas Harris, died November 30th, 1908, aged 89. Born 15th 
November, 1819. Son of John and Mary Harris. On the death of John 
Harris (who carried on a butcher’s business in Calne which bad been 
started by his father John), the business was carried on at first in the 
name of Mary Harris, and afterwards in that of the two sons, Charles 
and Thomas, now butchers and bacon factors. ‘‘ Harris’s Bacon,” pro- 
duced by this firm and by that of their uncle Henry, began to be widely 
known. In 1856 Thomas Harris, now sole partner of his own business, 


Wilts Obituary. 145 


first began the use of ice in the curing of bacon, patented the process in 
1864, and the business increased enormously, and was carried on by him 
until in 1885 he took his three sons, J. M., Tom, and Herbert G., Harris 
into partnership and from that time gave up the management of the 
vast business to them. In 1886 the firm of his brother, ‘‘ Messrs. Charles 
Harris & Co.,’’ which had hitherto been carried on separately, was 
amalgamated, and the united Harris bacon curing business became that 
of “ Charlesand Thomas Harris & Co., Ltd.” Long before this the staple 
product of Calne had become known all over the world. 

He married, first, 1852, Susan, d. of Mr. Reynolds, of Somerford, who 
died in 1853; secondly, in 1855, Sophia, d. of John Mitchell of Sheldon, 
by whom he had three sons and a daughter; she died in 1864, and he 
married for his third wife Elizabeth, d. of William Colebrooke, of Gt. 
Tangley Manor Farm, Guildford, by whom he had three sons and four 

' daughters. His widow, five sons—J. M. Harris and H. G. Harris, of 

Calne, Dr. Harris of Shaftesbury, A. C. Harris, of Leicester, and Joseph: 

Harris, of British Columbia, survive him, together with two daughters— 
_ Sophia, and Dr. Bessie Gillison, now working for the London Missionary 

Society in China. A third daughter, Mary, also a missionary in China, 
- died in 1895. 

He was Mayor of Calne in 1859, 67, 78, 85, and 89, and was a member 
| of the Town Council from 1854 to 1895, a member of the County Council 
| 1888—1898, and J.P. for Wilts,1890. He took a very prominent place in 
the life of Calne, and the town owes a great deal to his wise generosity. 
| The railway to Calne was largely due to the Harris family. He gave 
| £1000 to found a charity for gifts of coal to the poor and £1756 and the 
| site towards the New Town Hall. He presented the new roadway of 

“Tvy Walk” to the town, and in 1891 he made a free gift of the new 

Recreation Ground with pavilion, caretaker’s lodge, and cycling track 
| “complete. He was also a generous supporter of the Free Library, and 
} of many other local institutions. He was a strong Liberal and a‘ 

‘staunch teetotaller, being President of the N. Wilts Liberal Association 
‘and of the Western Temperance League. 

A sincerely religious man, the “‘ Free Church ” of Calne, founded largely 
by the Harris family, when with others, they seceded from the Parish 
Church in 1866 on the appointment of the late Canon Duncan as Vicar, 
) and the Nonconformist cause in the neighbourhood will lose in him one 

Of their most generous supporters, and the town of Calne its best 
‘known and perhaps most respected citizen. 

Long obit. notice, with sketch of the history of the firm and its business 
and an ‘‘ Appreciation,”’ containing some account of his brothers as well 
) as himself, Devizes Gazette, Dec. 38rd and 10th; another with portrait 
Wiltshire Times, Dec. 5th and 12th, 1908. 

His funeral, at the Nonconformist Cemetery, which he had helped to 
provide, was marked by the closing of all places of business in the town, 


4 


146 Wilts Obituary. 


Capt. Cyril Minshull Thornton, J.P., died of Dysentery in 
Northern Rhodesia, Sept. 9th, 1908, aged 38. He resided at Greenhill, 
Sutton Veney, and commanded the D, Swindon, Squadron of the Wilts 
Yeomanry. His popularity was shown by the large attendance at the 
Memorial Service held at Sutton Veney Church on Oct. 7th, reported 
with a portrait in Wiltshire Times, Oct. 10th, 1908. 


Rev. Matthew Shackleton, died November 14th, 1908, aged 
71. Buried at Beechingstoke. S. of John Shackleton, Solicitor, of Leeds, 
Educated at Sedbergh Grammar School, and Clare Coll., Camb., B.A. 
1860; M.A. 1864. Deacon 1860; priest 1861 (Ely). Curate of Barton 
Mills, Cambs. 1861—63 ; Rector of St. Peter’s, Thetford, Norf., 1863—68; 
Vicar of Branksea, Dorset, 1868—72; Wincanton, (Som.), 1872—84 
Rector of Beechingstoke, 1884—1908, when he resigned. He leayes one 
son and three daughters. 

Obit notice, Devizes Gazette, Nov. 19th, 1908. 


Solomon Andrews, died Nov. 9th, 1908, aged 73. Born at Trowbridge 
of poor parents April 5th, 1835, he received little or no education. Wentt 
Cardiff and beginning by selling ‘‘ Brandysnaps ” in the market, ros 
be the ‘‘ Whiteley of Wales,” with streets of shops, and huge busine 
in Cardiffand London, and valuable properties at Pwlheli, Glyn-y- Wedd 
and elsewhere in Wales. He married first Mary Asher, of Trowbridge, 
and secondly Miss Uddell, of Knighton, Radnor. 

Obit. notice, with portrait, Wiltshire Times, Nov. 14th, 1908. 


George Trimmer Smith, died October 22nd, 1908, aged 
Buried at Devizes Cemetery. Son of George Smith, of Devizes, ser 
his articles with Messrs. Marsh & Dawes, auctioneers. Started in busi 
with a partner as Smith & Swayne, continued the business on his 


member of the Town Council, and as an auctioneer and valuer at Devi 
Obit. notices, Wiltshire Advertiser, with portrait, Oct. 29th; Deu 
Gazette, Oct. 29th; Wiltshire Times, Oct. 31st, 1908. 


— for — oe 


1909, aged 66. Second son of the 4th Earl of Radnor. Born 1 
married 1888, Maria Eleanor, second d. of Sir Hdward Hulse, 5th B 
who survives him. Served in the 55th Foot. D.L. and J.P. for Be 
He lived at Coleshill House, Berks. He leaves one son, Jacob Edw 
Pleydell Bouverie, and two daughters. 


Albert James Beaven, died Dec. 8th, aged 66, at The Elms, bt 
Buried at Holt. Born 1842 at Holt, son of Thomas Beaven, educated at 
Taunton, served at sea in the Merchant Service, in Green’s Transpor 
Service, and in the East India Company’s Service. Onretiring he becamé¢ 
a partner in the firm of Messrs. Beaven, Woolstaplers and Fellmongers) 
He had been for many years an Alderman of the County Council, ani 
was Chairman of the Bradford District Council and Board of Guardian| 


Wilts Obituary. 147 


for a considerable period. J.P. for Wilts, 1907. He married first, Mary 
Isabel, d. of Dr. Leeson, and secondly, Miss H. G. Birch, d. of Capt. Birch. 
A Liberal and Nonconformist, much respected. 

Obit. notices, Devizes Gazette, Dec. 10th; Wiltshire Times, Dec. 12th. 


eorge Edward Dartnell. Died Dec. 17th, 1908, aged 56. 
Buried at Stratford-sub-Castle. Eldest son of Rev. R. W. Dartnell, late 
Rector of Huish, and Arabella Thring, d. of Rev. Hd. Goddard of Clyffe 
Pypard Manor. Hducated at Marlborough Grammar School, 1864; 
Marlborough College, Feb. 1866. Entered the service of the Wilts and 
Dorset Bank at the Weymouth branch, 1873. In the service of this 
bank, for the last fifteen years at Salisbury, he passed his life. Of late 
years he had suffered much from weak health, and had been obliged toa 
ereat extent to curtail his literary work. In former years the Editor of 
the Magazine owed much to his help in the preparation of the notices of 
“Wiltshire Books, Pamphlets, and Articles,” and he made two notable 
contributions to the pages of the Magazine himself in his articles on 
“ Richard Jefferies,” and, in conjunction with the Editor, the ‘‘ Contrz- 
butions towards a Wiltshire Glossary,’ which were afterwards published 
separately by the English Dialect Society as ‘“‘A Glossary of Words 
used in the County of Wilts.” He also did a great deal of work for the 
monumental “ Hnglish Dialect Dictionary.” Dialect was indeed one 
of his strong points. Living a very retired life he had an extraordinary 
Imowledge of certain branches of English literature, more especially 
of modern poetry and fiction. Within these limits he read everything 
and he forgot nothing. He was himself a prolific writer of short poems, 
with a peculiar knack of felicitous translation from French and German 
originals. From 1881—1903, thirty-six of his poems and Translations 
were printed in the Journal of Education, and he won twenty-three 
prizes for them. From its beginning in 1906 he had been one of the 
Hditors of the Wilts & Dorset Bank Annual. His memory, was stored 
with information on all kinds of Wiltshire matters. 


Bibliographical List of his writings. 


1869 RUTH. College Rhymes contributed by Members of the Uni- 

versities of Oxford and Cambridge. Oxford, 1869. 
A poem, pp. 52—56, signed ‘“‘ Wadham College.” This was 

reprinted from Vhe Marlburian without the author’s sanction. 

1871. A SONG OF CHDMON AND OTHER POEMS, BY G. E. D. 
Oxford, Wheeler & Day: London, Hamilton & Co. Cloth. 
Tin. x 44in. pp. vi., including title + 72; 300 copies printed. 

1873. A CHILD’S SONG. Peoples’ Magazine, March, 1873. Poem of 
eight stanzas, pp. 184, 185. 

—— LITTLE CHRISTINE, AN OLD MAN’S STORY. People’s Magazine, 
November, 1873. A prose story. 


L 


148 


Wilts Obituary. 


1875. ELLA’S LOCKET AND WHAT IT BROUGHT HER. London 
Marcus Ward & Co. Cloth., 6in. x 4tin., pp. 189, including 
title. Five coloured illustrations. A children’s story in prose, 

—— THOUGHT AND AFTER-THOUGHT. The Churchman’s Shilling 
Magazine, January, 1875, p. 586. Poem, three stanzas. 

—— MARJORIE’S DAY. The Churchman’s Shilling Magazine, pp 
628, 629, February, 1875. A poem. 

1876. THE SNOWBALL, WORDS BY G. E. DARTNELL, MUSIC BY ti 
M. MORGAN, pp. 7, 8, of New Songs for Elementary Schools, 
edited by T. M. Morgan. BookII. London: Moffatt, Paige 
& Co. > 

—— THE MILL. By the same. Jbid, pp. 11—13. Two songs, 
Pamphlet, 7in. x 43in. 

1881. From 1881 to 1903 thirty-six Poems and Translations appearet 
in the Journal of Education. q 

1885. FOR A CENOTAPH. Epitaph on p. 12 of In Memoriam Epitaphs 
on C. G. Gordon. London: William Rice, 86, Fleet Street. 

1892. THE DREAM OF MAXEN. Journal of Education, April 1st 
1892. This, perhaps the most important of his poems, was 
reprinted pp. 353—365 of Hssays, Mock Essays, and Chat 
acter Sketches, reprinted from the Journal of Education 
London: W. Rice. 1898. 

1891—1899. CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS A WILTSHIRE GLOSSARY 
BY G. E. DARTNELL AND THE REY. E. H. GODDARD 
Wiltshire Archeological and Natural History Magazine 
xxvi., 84—171; 293—314; xxvii., 124—159 ; xxx., 233—270 

1893. RICHARD JEFFERIES. Wiltshire Archeological and Nature 
History Magazine, xxvii., 69—99, with a bibliographical lis 
of his works. 

1893. WILTSHIRE WORDS. A GLOSSARY OF WORDS USED IN THE 
COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE, BY GEORGE EDWARD DART 
AND THE REV. EDWARD HUNGERFORD GODDARD, Mu 
LONDON: PUBLISHED FOR THE ENGLISH DIALECT 


WAREHOUSE, AMEN CORNER, LONDON, E.C., 1893. PR 
FIFTEEN SHILLINGS NET. [ENGLISH DIALECT SOCIETY 
SERIES C. ORIGINAL GLOSSARIES, NO. 69. | 


actual Glossary is composed of the material printed in Wilts 
Arch. Mag., xxvi, 84—169, 2983—814; xxvii, 124—166 
“ Contributions towards a Wiltshire Glossary,” but the list 
revised and much enlarged in. this book. The preface 
mentions the authorities made use of; the introduction 
contains a series of notes on pronunciation, etc.; pp. 2 


Wilts Obituary. 149 


—216 contain Dialect Stories in prose and verse, pp, 217— 
923 a Bibliography, and pp. 224—235 word lists from the 
Cunnington MS. and Monthly Magazine. 

1893 THE FIRST NOEL, A CAROL IN THE OLD STYLE. WORDS BY © 
G. E. DARTNELL, SET TO MUSIC BY C. V. S. STANFORD, 
REPRINTED FROM THE JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, DEC. 1, 
1893. 

1897, DUNSTABLE SCHOOL SONG. WORDS BY G. E. DARTNELL, 
MUSIC BY F. GOSTELOW, A.R.A.M., F.C.0. 4to., pp. 4. Six 
stanzas. é 

1905. RICHARD JEFFERIES. Wilts and Dorset Bank Annual. 
Salisbury, Christmas, 1905. This is largely a shortened 
reprint of the article printed in Wilts Arch. Mag in 
1893. See above. 

1906. WILTSHIRE MEMORIES. Wilts and Dorset Bank Annual 
Christmas, 1906, pp. 8—17, Reminiscences of N. Wilts. 

—— RORKES DRIFT, A BALLAD. TJbid, pp. 23:—28. 

—— AMONG THE MOONRAKERS. Jbid, pp. 62—71. 

— NOLES ON LONGFELLOW’S POEMS. bid, pp. 74—89. 

1907. ONCE UPON A TIME. Wilts and Dorset Bank Anaual, 
Christmas, 1907, pp. 59—68, Stories of N. Wilts. 

—— MANZELLE FIFINE. Jbdid, pp. 82, 33, a poem. 

1909. A BATTLE HYMN. Wilts and Dorset Bank Annual, 1908, 
pp. LO—12. 

—— GUYFAWKES ASAHERO. Jbid, pp. 92—116. A prose story. 


orge Blake, of the Red House, Amesbury. Died March 6th, 1909, 
) aged 59. Buried at Amesbury. Third s. of Alfred Blake of Codford. 
Born at Steeple Ashton, educated at Trowbridge Grammar School. 

Occupied a large farm at Chitterne and superintended two others, 4000 
acres in all at Chitterne, for many years. From Chitterne he removed 
to Amesbury, where he was known as a breeder of Hampshire Down 
Sheep. He was also agent of the Amesbury Estate, and for many years 
} acted extensively as a land valuer and estate agent. He represented 
Amesbury on the County Council from the time of the formation of the 
Council until his death and took a prominent part in the business and 
debates. He was chairman of the Amesbury District Council. His 
} widow, two sons, and a daughter survive him. He was well known 
as & man of wide knowledge and experience on all matters affecting land 
and agricultural life in 8. Wiltshire, and his knowledge was always 
at the service of the county in the various public offices he filled so 
efficiently. 

He had been chairman of the §. Wilts Chamber of Commerce, and 
was on the Council of The Royal Agricultural Society. 

Obit. notices, Salisbury Journal, March 13th; Wiltshire Times, March 
| 18th, 1909. 


150 Wilts Obituary. 


John Ambrose, M.D., Lt.-Col., R.A.M.C., retired. Died suddenly, 
February 27th, 1909, aged 67. Buried at Devizes Cemetery. Son of — 
Dr. Ambrose, born at Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, June 3rd, 1841. 
Educated Queen’s Coll., Cork. B.A. Dublin, 1861. Diplomaas Surgeon 
Royal Coll. of Surgeons, Edinburgh, 1862. M.D., Dublin, 1863. Surgeon 
to 58th Regiment 1864—1884, when he came to Devizes as Surgeon to 
the troops at the Barracks. Married 1871, Katherine Emily, d. of Gen. 
Sir W. M. 8. Me Murdo, G.C.B., who survives him. He leaves two 
sons, one of whom, Charles, is well known as an artist on the Pictorial 
Press, and one daughter, Theresa, married to Mr. J. T. Jackson, Town 
Clerk ot Devizes.- He was well known as a doctor in Devizes and the 
neighbourhood. 

Obit. notices, Devizes Gazette, March 4th; Wiltshire Advertiser, 
March 4th, 1909. 


‘ 


Rev. Storer Marshall Lakin. Died April, 1909, aged 83 
Buried in the Cloisters, Salisbury Cathedral. §.S. Coll., Camb., B.Ay 
1859; M.A., 1862. Deacon 1851, Priest 1852, London. ‘Tutor of St 
Mark’s Coll., Chelsea, 1850—54; Priest Vicar of Salisbury Cathedral 
1856—97; Vicar of the Close, 1879—1889; Succentor, 1879 until his 
death. As Librarian of the Cathedral Library he published an excellen 


1880. 
Obit notice, Guardian, April 14th, Salisbury Diocesan Gazette, May, | 
1909. é 


Capt. Peter Audley David Arthur Lovell, of Cole Park 
near Malmesbury. Died April 24th, 1909, aged 50. Only son of Pe 
Audley Lovell, J.P., and D.L., for Wilts, who died 1869. Born 
married, 1890, Rosalind third d. of Francis Lovell, of Hinchelsea, Han 
J. P. Wilts and Montgomeryshire. Captain in Coldstream Guar 
1889—95, when he retired. He leaves no issue and is the last of his 
family. } q 

Rev Thomas James Heard, died April 29th, 1909, Wore. Coll., 
Oxon, B.A., 1853; M.A,, 1856. Deacon 1854, Priest 1855, Bath and 
Wells. Curate of St. James’, Taunton, 1854—56; Beedon, 1856—73; 
Rector of Sherrington 1873 until his death. 4 

Obit. notice, Salisbury Diocesan Gazette, June, 1909. y 


Charles Henry Lowe. Died April 11th, 1909, aged 81. Buried @ 
Rowde. 8. of Ralph Lowe, of Liverpool. Born at Gibraltar April 18th 
1828. Began his mercantile career in the firm of Phipps, Bros., & Co. 
Brazilian merchants, Rio de Janeiro. He afterwards became residen! 
partner of the firm at Rio. He retired comparatively early in life ant 
about 1886 settled down at Rowde Hall, living a quiet retired life ther¢ 
in the summer and wintering at Bordighera, Italy. He filled no publij 
posts and took no part in public life in the county. He was neve 
married. A devoted churchman, he gave lavishly to Church and philar 


Wilts Obituary. 151 


thropic objects. He was for twenty years churchwarden of All Saints’ 
Church, Bordighera, and was in some sense the father of the English 
colony of that place, having given some £5000 towards the building of 
the Church, the Parsonage and other institutions in connection with it. 
In the Devizes neighbourhood, too, he was known as a most generous 
supporter of all Church work. St. John’s Church, Devizes, and the 
Church at Rowde show many proofs of his generosity. The Devizes 
Literary and Scientific Institution owes its present position to large gifts 
from him. 


Long obit. notice, Devizes Gazette, Ap. 15th; Salisbury Diocesan 
Gazette, May, 1909. 


ev. William de Quetteville. Died April 30th, 1909. Of 
Noirmont Manor, St. Aubyn’s, Jersey. B.A. Oxon, 1852, M.A. 1854, 
Deacon 1858, Oxon; Priest 1854, Winchester. Fellow of Pemb. Coll., 
Oxon. Rector of Brinkworth, 1861—95. 


Captain Ambrose John Awdry. Died of enteric fever at 
Barrakpore, India, May 10th, 1909, aged 80. Second son of Charles 
Awdry, of Lavington Manor. Born 22nd March, 1879. Educated at 
Winchester, 1892—97. R.M.A. Woolwich; 2nd Lieut., R.A., 1898; 
Lieut., R.H.A., 1901; Capt., R.F.A., 1905. Served in the South African 
War, 1900—1902, and afterwards in India. 

Obit. notice, Devizes Gazette, May 13th, 1909. 


Edward Chattock Lowndes, died May 13th, 1909, aged 75. 
Buried at Castle Combe. Born Dec. 6th 1883, eldest son of Ed. Chattock 
Lowndes (formerly Gorst). M.A. Cambridge. J.P. and D.L. for Wilts. 
Hiech Sheriff 1874. Assumed the name of Lowndes 1858. He purchased 
the Castle Combe Estate on the death of Mr. George Poulett Scrope in 
1866. He never married and is succeeded in the property by his brother, 
the Right Hon. Sir John Gorst. 

Obit. notice, Wiltshire Advertiser, May 20th; Wiltshire Times, May 
22nd, 1909. 


152 


RECENT WILTSHIRE BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, 
ARTICLES, &c. 


{N.B.—This list does not claim to be in any way exhaustive. The Editor 
appeals to all authors and publishers of pamphlets, books, or views in any 
way connected with the county to send him copies of their works, and to — 
editors of papers and members of the Society generally to send him copies 
of articles, views, or portraits, appearing in the newspapers. | ‘ 


Sir Christopher Wren. By Lena Milman. London: — 
Duckworth and Co. New York: Charles Seribners Sons. 1908. 
Cloth, 8in. X 52in., pp. xvi. + 367. 70 illustrations. Price 7/6 net. 
“The precise date of Christopher Wren’s birth is a matter of dispute — 
(says the authoress), but most authorities agree in setting aside his ~ 
baptismal entry (dated 1631) as inaccurate, and accepting October 20th, © 
1682, as the day on which a second son was born to Christopher Wren, — 
Rector of Hast Knoyle. Two years earlier in the Register another son’s ~ 
birth is recorded, but since to both alike there was given their father’s — 
name in baptism, it would seem certain that the elder died in infancy.” 
On the translation of his uncle, Matthew Wren, from the See of 
Norwich to that of Ely, and his resignation of the Deanery of Windsor 
and the Registrarship of the Garter, both these offices were conferred — 
upon his father, who continued to hold the Rectory of East Knoyle : 
together with that of Great Haseley in Oxfordshire. The career of — 
“that miracle of a youth,’ as John Evelyn calls him, at Westminster 
School, at Wadham College, Oxford, as Fellow of All Souls, and 
Professor of Astronomy at Gresham College, London, at the age of 24, 
and Savillian Professor of Astronomy at Oxford in 1661, is followed with 
just sufficient detail to show the way in which he was regarded by his 
contemporaries as a kind of universal genius in almost every branch of 
knowledge, except architecture. This he seems never to have touched 
until in 1662 the King, apparently on the recommendation of Evelyn, 
appointed him ‘ Assistant to the Surveyor-General,” expressly in order 
that he might carry out the two important works of repairing St. Paul’s 
and Windsor Castle. All this is told in the first sixty-eight pages of the 
book, and then the authoress settles down to the main purpose of her work 
—the sympathetic setting forth, with excellent illustrations, and most 
understanding criticism, of all the main architectural works accomplished 
by her hero, from his first work in the doorway in the north transept 


Recent Wiltshire Books, Pamphlets, Articles, ke. 153 


of Ely Cathedral in 1663, to his last, the Orangery at Kensington, 
finished in 1706. There are a number of appendices containing a 
chronological list of his architectural works, and many interesting 
letters and reports, including his “Report on Salisbury Cathedral, 
1669.” ‘The whole pile,” he says, ‘‘ is large and magnificent, and may 
be justly accounted one of the best patterns of architecture in that age 
wherein it was built.” There is also printed here the ‘‘ Memorial from 
Sir Christopher Wren to the Bishop of Rochester concerning the Abbey 
Church of St. Peter at Westminster, 1713,” as well as a genealogy of 
the family of Wren. Altogether a book worthy of its subject. 
Reviewed Zimes, Sept. 10th; Antiquary, Dec., 1908. 


The Annals of the Yeomanry Cavalry of Wiltshire, 
Vol. II, being a complete history of the Prince 
of Wales’ Own Royal Regiment from 1893 to 


1908, by Henry Graham. Devizes, Geo. Simpson, ‘ Gazette” 
Printing Works, 1908. 

Blue Cloth, 83in. x 54in., pp. vii. + 192, Price 6s. Portraits of Col. G. 
T. J. Sotheron Estcourt: Col. W.H. Long; and Col. the 5th Marquis of 
Bath. Illustration of the Memorial Tablet to the officers and men of the 
Wiltshire Corps who died during the war in S. Africa, and sketch maps 
of the three campaigns in which they were engaged. Appendices of 
‘Lists of the Officers and Regimental Prize Winners, 1885—1907 ; and a 
statement of accounts and expenses of raising the three Companies for S. 
Africa. 

The Author published at Liverpool in 1894 a thin ‘‘ Vol. II.” con- 
taining the Annals of the Regiment “ from 1884 to 1898,” consisting of 
forty-five pages. The present volume, also called ‘‘ Vol II.,” carries 
down to the present time the history of what was officially recognised in 
1885 as the Senior Regiment of Yeomany Cavalry in the Service. Tt 
follows the fortunes of the Regiment year by year, its Centenary and 
inspection by the Prince of Wales in 1893, down to the outbreak of the war 
in South Africa. The raising of the three Wiltshire Companies of Imperial 
Yeomanry and their experiences in South Africa in the campaigns against 
Prinsloo, Olivier, and De Wet, are naturally dwelt upon at considerable 
length, and the account here given of the different campaigns in which 
they took part and of the work done by them is the most interesting part 
of the book for the general reader. Another important landmark in 
the history of the Regiment was the provision, as premier Regiment of 
Yeomanry, of the representative detachment of that branch of the Service 
under Major F. P. Goddard, to accompany the ‘‘ Imperial Representative 
Corps” sent to Australia to attend the Proclamation of the Common- 
wealth, on January 1st, 1901. ‘The full Rolls of the officers and men of 
the three Companies serving in the South African war are given. 
Altogether the annals seem very complete without being unduly prolix. 

Noticed, Salisbury Journal, Nov. 28th, 1908. 


154 Recent Wiltshire Books, Pamphlets, Articles, &e. 


Grafton Chimes, or ‘‘ When I was a Boy,”’ by W. Mau- 
rice Adams. London: Henry J. Drane, Limited, Danegeld House, 82a, 
Farringdon Street, H.C. [January, 1909]. 

Cloth, 7#in. X 5#in., pp. viii., + 134. 

The author, who has written several other little books on Savernake 
and its neighbourhood, in this volume sings the praises of his native 
place. It is a simple kindly story of early recollections told in detail in 
old-fashioned rhyme, in which Hast Grafton and the neighbourhood and 
its then inhabitants are freely, mentioned. 


A Genealogical Account of the Mayo and Elton 
Families of Wilts and Herefordshire and some 
other adjoining Counties, together with num- 
erous Biographical Sketches. To whichare added many 
genealogies, for the most part not hitherto published, of Families allied by 
marriage to the Family of Mayo, and a History of the Manors of Andrews 
and Le Mote, in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. By Charles Herbert Mayo, 
M.A., Lincoln College, Oxford; Vicar of Long Burton with Holnest, 
Dorset; Rural Dean and non-residentiary Canon of Sarum. Second and 
greatly enlarged edition, with many illustrations. London: privately 
printed at the Chiswick Press, by Charles Whittingham and Company. 
MCMVIII. All Rights Reserved. 

Cloth, 114in. x 9in., pp. xxi + 628. Forty full-page plates and eight 
illustrations in text. Price to subscribers, £2 2s. net. Two hundred 
and fifty copies printed. [The first edition, privately printed in 1882, 
contained viii. + 177 pp. only, and only the illustrations in the text. 
The forty plates have all been added]. 

This sumptuous volume, printed and illustrated in the best possible 
way, contains an immense amount of information concerning the 
families of which it treats, and apparently no trouble or expense has been 
spared to render the record as far as possible accurate and complete. It 
contains chapters more especially connected with Wiltshire on ‘‘ Mayo and 
May of Wiltshire and several adjoining counties’’: ‘John Mayo of Devizes, 
and the descendants of his eldest son, John Mayo, Vicar of Avebury, 
1712—1746, with notices of three younger sons’; ‘‘ James Mayo, Vicar 
of Avebury, 1789—1822, and his descendants to the present day ” ; 
“ William Mayo, Vicar of Wootton Rivers”; ‘“‘An account of certain 
families which have intermarried with John Mayo, of Devizes, and his ~ 
descendants.’ There are portraits of James Mayo, Vicar of Avebury and 
his wife Jane, their daughters, Jane and Barbara, Charles Mayo, Rector 
of Huish and Beechingstoke, 1750—1829, and a small illustration of 
Avebury Church before the addition of a vestry. There are forty-nine 
genealogies of families allied by marriage with that of Mayo. Altogether 
a notable family history. 


The Life of Sir Isaac Pitman (Inventor of Phono- 


graphy). By Alfred Baker. London: Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, 
Ltd., No. 1, Amen Corner, B.C., 1908. 


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Recent Wiltshire Books, Pamphlets, Articles, &e. 155 


Green cloth, 84in. X 53in., pp. xi. + 392; 37 plates and 8 illustrations 
in text. The former include a portrait of his father, Samuel Pitman, of 
Trowbridge, and 5 portraits of himself, at 82 (painted by J. B. Keene) ; 
at 46, and 55 (photos) ; the marble bust by T. Brock ; and the posthumous 
portrait by A. S. Cope, now in the National Portrait Gallery. There 
are also a photographic group of ‘“‘ Isaac Pitman & Sons,” and views of 
“St. James’ Church, Trowbridge,” ‘‘ School attended by Isaac Pitman at 
Trowbridge,” and ‘“‘ Kingston House, Bradford-on-Avon.”” His various 
residences and Phonetic Institutes at Bath and elsewhere are also 
illustrated. 

“The Life Story of Sir Isaac Pitman has been related in many forms, 
but not hitherto with the completeness which has been attempted in the 
present volume . . . The ‘ Biography of Isaac Pitman,’ written by 
Mr. T. A. Reed in 1890 . . . has of necessity been freely drawn on.” 
So says the author in his preface. This is in short the “ official” 
biography of one who ‘‘in the directions of stenography and phonetic 
spelling must be reckoned amongst those who have exercised an unusually 
great and happy influence upon their race.” ‘‘ Isaac Pitman’s achieve- 
ment is unique, its success has been phenomenal. The majority of the 
systems of English shorthand have passed into oblivion, or are practised 
by a few, while the method of writing for which the world is indebted to 
his genius has come into universal use.” 

- As Sir Isaac dévoted his long life and his amazing industry and 
perseverance, practically to two objects: Phonography in which he 
attained such a remarkable success, and ‘‘ Spelling Reform,” in which 
happily his failure was equally complete, it is only natural that the great 
bulk of the ‘“‘ Life” should be taken up with the technicalities of these 


‘subjects which curiously enough he seems himself to have regarded as 


of almost equalimportance. In fact a great part.of the book is practically 
a, history of the evolution of shorthand as at present practised, and of the 
untiring efforts of its inventor to induce an unsympathetic world to embark 
on a phonetic system of spelling which would have made every book 
already printed inthe English language unreadable to the next generation. 

The appendices contain a reprint of ‘ Stenographic. Sound-hand,” 
published in 18387 (pp. 383—348) ; a note on “‘ The Evolution of Phono- 
eraphy ”; and a very valuable ‘“‘ Bibliography ” of his Works, which are 
divided into five classes, Shorthand Works, Booksin Shorthand character, 
Periodicals, Spelling Reform Tracts, and Books in Reformed Spelling, 
occupying pp. 855—379 of small print, a truly astonishing life’s work! 

Long notice, with cut of the School in the Parish Churchyard, Wiltshire 
Times, Jan. 2nd ; notice and portraits, &c., Lllust. Lond. News,May 8th, 
1909. 

Reviewed, Spectator, Jan. 30th; Guardian, Feb. 24th, 1909. 


Gleanings of the Robins or Robbins Family of 


England, with lithograph of armorial window and other engravings. 
By the Rev. Mills Robbins, Holy Trinity Vicarage, West Chobham, 


156 Recent Wiltshire Books, Pamphlets, Articles, &e. 


Surrey. Devizes: C. H. Woodward, Machine Printer, 4, St. John 
Street. 1908. For private circulation only. 

Red cloth, 83in. x 53in., pp. 114. Four illustrations, including “ The 
Old Manor House, Woodborough ” and ‘‘ Woodborough Church in 1861.” 
Four folding pedigrees, including ‘Robbins of Wilcote and Wood- 
borough ” and ‘‘ Robbins of Bulford.”’ 

This is really a second edition, with some additional matter, of the 
‘Gleanings of the Robbins Family,” issued by the author in 1880. It con- 
sists of a number of notes of references to persons of the name of Robin or 
Robins in Jersey, Matson, Clay Hill, and Charlton Kings in Gloucester- 
shire, and twenty-six other counties, including Wiltshire, where they 
appear at Wootton Bassett, Mere, Salisbury, Ashton Keynes, Broken- 
borough, Malmesbury, Melksham, and more especially at Wilcote, 
Woodborough, Alton Barnes, Alton Priors and Marden. The book is 
dedicated to the memory of ““my uncle Samuel Robbins, founder of 
Honeystreet, Woodborough, maker of the road from Kennett to Ames- 
bury, and in other ways a public benefactor to the County of Wilts, 
Died November 27th, 1869, aged 82 years.” 


Wiltshire Parish Registers, Marriages. Edited by W. — 
P. W. Phillimore, M.A., B.C.L., and John Sadler. Vol. VII. London: 
Issued to the subscribers by Phillimore & Co., 124, Chancery Lane. 
1908. 

8vo., cloth, pp. vi. + one page of Contents and one of “ Corrigendum,” 
+ 147. 

This volume contains the marriage registers, up to 1812, of Salisbury 
Cathedral, Cholderton, Purton, Charlton near Pewsey, and Huish. 


Richard Jefferies, His Life and Work. By Edward 
Thomas, Author of “ Hore Solitariez,” ‘“ The Heart of England,” &c., 
with illustrations and amap. London: Hutchinson & Co., Paternoster 
Row. 1909. 

Cloth, 9in. x 6in., pp. viii. including title, &c., + four pages un- 
numbered (Contents and list of illustrations) + 340. 

Thirteen illustrations, including three portraits of R. Jefferies, ‘‘As a 
Boy,’ “As a Young Man,” with an excellent frontispiece photograph 
of him in later life. The other illustrations are ‘‘ Forest and Down,” 
from a picture by J. Guthrie; Old Swindon Church; Coate Farm; a 
facsimile of a letter; a photograph of the “ Venus Accroupie”’; two 
portraits each of James Luckett and Elizabeth Jefferies, Richard’s 
father and mother, and one of Fanny Jefferies, his grandmother. There 
is also a folding map of the district of North Wilts around Swindon. A 
valuable Bibliography, (1) of the writings of Richard Jefferies, (2) of 
books and others writings relating to him, occupies pp. 329-355. This 
is fuller than any Bibliography that has appeared before. There is also 
a fairly full index. 

The author, in his preface, says: ‘‘ This book is an attempt to give a 
fuller account of the life and writings of Richard Jefferies than has yet 


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been published. That ‘“‘The Eulogy of Richard Jefferies” by the late 
Walter Besant was kindly, but unsympathetic and incomplete, cannot 
be disputed. Mr. Henry S. Salt’s ‘‘ Richard Jefferies, His Life and His 
Ideals,” though a much better book, is a critical essay, and leaves the 
way clear for such a book as I have tried to write. For over twenty 
years I have known Jefferies’ part of Wiltshire, and I hope that I have 
got most of what the country people had to tell about him and his 
family.” 

The bulk of the book is taken up with a critical analysis of Jefferies’ 
works, with very copious extracts. The author has evidently taken 
infinite pains to saturate himself with the atmosphere and to identify 
the localities which are the scenes of the various works, and doubtless 
on all such points the book will remain the standard authority on 
Jefferies’ lore. The author’s superlatives are reserved for ‘‘ The Story of 
my Heart,” as are also those of some other devout worshippers at the 
Jefferies shrine, and yet the “Plain Man”—who by the way meets 
with much obloquy in this book—continues to doubt whether Jefferies, 
the observer and the recorder, the Jefferies of the country books, will 
not live and be remembered long after Jefferies the mystic, the pagan, and 
the prophet, the morbid Jefferies of the “ Story of my Heart’’ has been 
relegated to the limbo which is already so full of forgotten theologians 
and philosophers. 

Reviewed at length, Times Literary Supplement, Feb. 4th; Standard, 
March 9th, 1909. 


“Richard Jefferies. Article by T. Michael Pope in The Academy, 


March 28th, 1908, pp. 617—18. 


—— —- Anonymous article in Journal of Education, Oct. 1908, 


pp. 703—4. 


“More Ways in Wessex, Old World Haunts in the Saxon 


Kingdom,” article in The Morning Leader, Oct. 26th, 1908, mentions 
many places in Wiltshire. 


(Stourton. | “In a Wiltshire Village: some Old Songs and Customs.” 


By H. H. Balch. The Antiquary, Oct. 1908, vol. IV.,N.S., pp. 379—8382. 
This is an interesting article describing the old Mummers’ Play on 
Christmas Eve, as well as another Christmas custom which seems to 
have been peculiar to Stourton.! 

“ Quite distinct from the Mummers, though also coming on Christmas 
Eve, was the Christmas Bull. The head of a bull, with great bottle eyes, 
large horns, and lolling tongue, was manipulated by a man stooping 
inside a body composed of a broomstick, a hide of sacking, and a rope 


1 Mrs. Story Maskelyne writes, on the authority of an informant, that about 
1830—40 the Wassailers used to go round at Christmas in West Gloucester- 
shire, and a man dressed in a bull’s skin with ears and horns, and ends of 
bottles for eyes, used to run at the people. The butler at the great house had 
the hot drink ready in a large bowl and ladled it out at the correct moment. 


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tail. The bull knocked at the door with its horns, and, if allowed to 
enter, chased the young people round the house, with fearsome curvets 
and bellowings. Even in the surrounding parishes the Christmas Bull is 
unknown, and I have never heard of the custom being practised in other 
parts of the country. The man in whose possession the bull was until 
quite recently, knows that it had been in his family for over one hundred 
years. It was used till about ten years ago. On Old Christmas Eve 
came the Wassailers with their traditional song :— 


Wassail, Wassail ! 

All round the town 

Your cup is so white 

And your beer is so brown, 
&e. 


The song of “The Plough Boy” is given at length, and a story of 
witcheraft ‘‘in a neighbouring village,’ of an old woman who in 1904 
believing that she was “ overlooked,” roasted a bullock’s heart stuck full 
of pins and sat up all night watching it until the pins one by one fell out. 


This story savours far more of Somerset than of Wiltshire, and would ~ 
probably be impossible anywhere in the centre or north of the connty. — 


The Mummers’ Play, portions of which only are given in this article, 
seems at Stourton to have differed considerably from either of the versions 
givenin Wilts Arch. Mag,i., 79, and xxvii., 311. The Stourton characters 
are given as seven in number, Father Christmas, the Duke and Duchess 
of Northumberland, Captain Curly from the Isle of Wight, Dr. Finley, 
Johnnie Jack, and “‘ Bighead”’ or “ Girthead.” Johnnie Jack carried a 
number of small dolls on his back. The Turkish Knight does not appear 
at Stourton. 


Guide to Avebury and Neighbourhood, by R. 
Hippisley Cox. London, Edward Stanford, 12, 13, and 14, Long 
Acre, W.C., 1909. 


Stiff paper covers, 83in. x 64in., pp. 68, 2s. net, with 16 good plans, (The ~ 
Great Watersheds of England, Avebury Plain, The Temple, Temple and ~ 


Avenues (Stukeley), The Avenue, Silbury Hill, and Temple, Barbury, 


Bincknoll,-Harthworks near Clyffe Pypard, Harthworks to west of Clyffe — 


Pypard, Bradenstoke, Oldbury Castle, Oliver’s Castle, Rybury, Martinsell, 
Hatfield barrow). 


The preface of five pages by Lord Avebury explains the structure as — 


the skeleton of a great chambered barrow with its peristalith of surround- 
ing stones and ditch. ‘‘ Avebury was, it seems, the tomb of some great 
chief. But the very magnitude of the monument precluded its com- 
pletion. It was impossible to raise a mound or to cover over so great a 
space. Thus we can, I think, explain the main features of this mar- 
vellous monument.” Lord Avebury makes a curious slip when he states 
that the bank is on the inner side of the ditch and the circle of great 
stones ‘‘ inside the bank.” 


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The body of the work seems to bear evidence of having been consider- 
ably inspired by the imaginative work of the Messrs. Hubbard on 
Neolithic Dewponds and Cattle Ways. Itsets out with the assumption 
that Avebury marks the meeting point of the watersheds of the South 
and West and Hast of England, and also the meeting point of all the 
most important prehistoric trackways of the South of England, ‘the 
centre from which the ancient highways radiate.” Now to support this 
theory there is the Ridgeway—and what else? There are, it is true, 
numberless trackways and ditches of more or less importance everywhere 
on the downs but there is nothing to prove their specificage. The Author 
indeed, in the remainder of the book wanders cheerfully over the downs 
noting a barrow here and a ‘‘ cattle trail” there, a camp or a set of 
Lynchetts or a group of Sarsen stones further on, his central idea 
apparently being that the barrows were placed where they are, as a rule, 
for landmarks to mark out the course of the ancient ways. Barrows 
were undoubtedly largely used in Saxon times as boundary marks of 
parishes, etc., but to assert that they were placed on a particular spot 
originally as guide posts is quite another thing, though it is true that the 
idea is not a new one and that Hoare in two or three places in Ancient 
Wilts suggests the possibility. Barrows certainly are found frequently 
beside trackways—but it is at least as likely that the barrows were on the 
ground long before the tracks, which in after days followed the line of 
the barrows, as that the latter were intentionally placed where they are 
as sign posts. ‘The writer’s facts are not always to be relied on. He 
speaks for instance of Stukeley as mentioning fourteen Long Barrows near 
_ Avebury, whereas, as a matter of fact, he mentions six or possibly seven. 
The earthworks between Clyffe Pypard and Bupton are dwelt on as 
marking a prehistoric way up the hill, but nobody knows either the age 
or the purpose of these irregular works, or can even guess at them, and 
they may just as well be medieval as prehistoric. The Font at Avebury 
too, is Norman of the 12th Century and not Saxon. The book is well 
printed and the various plans are good and there is a great deal of some- 
what discursive information as to the whereabouts of ancient earthworks 
and modern dewponds—for pace the Messrs. Hubbard—no one has yet 
brought forward any sufficient evidence that there ever was such a, thing 
as a Neolithic Dewpond on the downs of Wiltshire or elsewhere. 

A long and adverse notice of the book appeared in the Wiltshire 
Advertiser, May 20th, 1909, under the heading “‘ Archeology Run Wild,” 
to which the author replies in a letter on June 3rd, ‘‘ My purpose was to 
draw attention to certain facts indicating that during the Stone Age there 
existed in this country a national organisation of a highly developed 
character with Avebury as its centre. The Guide points out that the 
great hill ranges radiate from the plains round Avebury, and that lines 
of travel are to be traced above their watersheds as far as Seaton, in 
Devonshire, to the sea coast at Norfolk . . . . and also that these 
Routes are defended every ten miles or so by similar earthworks to those 
around Avebury, and that Avebury plain may be considered as the 
Clapham Junction of the system.” 


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Malmesbury Abbey. The 1200th anniversary of the death of St. 
Aldhelm was celebrated at Malmesbury on May 25th, 1909. The Bishop 
of Bristol’s.address on St. Aldhelm is printed in the Wiltshire Times, 
May 29th, with cuts of the Abbey (S. side), S. Porch, Abbot’s Pew or 
Watching Chamber, N. Arch, and Market Cross, and in Devizes Gazette, 
May 27th, 1909. An abstract of a lecture on the architectural history of 
the Abbey delivered on this occasion by Mr. H. Brakspear, F.S.A., is 
also printed in Devizes Gazette. 


Fonthill. A good article in Wiltshire Times, May 15th, 1909, No. xxi. 
of ‘‘ Picturesque Wiltshire.” 


Bath Stone Quarrying, An article in The Estate Magazine, 
quoted in Wiltshire Times, October 24th, 1908, gives an interesting 
account of the present method of quarrying. 

‘‘TIn former times Bath Stone was worked from surface quarries, but 
when the Box tunnel was in course of construction, it was found that the 
bastard freestone and scallet above the Bath Stone beds were quite strong 
enough to support the superincumbent rock and earth, with the result 
that nowadays the whole of the Bath stone quarries are worked as under- 
ground quarries. The quarry (near Corsham) leased by Messrs. Lucas 
& Kinnear covers an area of thirty acres. . . . Here the seam of 
Bath stone is seventy-three feet below the surface. . . . The quarries 
are large, well ventilated caverns, with endless passageways and great 
halls hewn out of the living rock. The Bath Stone seam totals about 
thirty feet in depth, consisting of a top bed of scallet, a soft stone very 
much resembling Caen stone, and capable of taking highly finished 
designs but suitable only for pulpit and similar indoor work, being too 
soft to stand the weather. This accounts for about seven feet of the 
depth, but as the demand for this is not very great, only small quantities 
are hewn. Below this is sixteen feet of good Bath stone obtainable in 
blocks of all shapes and sizes, from one ton to ten tons in weight, and 
from a cube foot to eleven or twelve feet in length and corresponding 
thickness. Below this again lies a bed of seven feet of weather stone. 
: . Because of this softness and the liability of the stone to damage 
by frost (when just quarried), none is brought to the surface between the 
months of October and April, the entire quantity quarried and sawn 
during that period being stacked underground until it may be safely 
brought to the surface to harden and mature. To properly stack it huge 
cranes are used, being fixed in the wider parts of the roadways with pins 
in ceiling and roof. . . . The stone is got for the quarry owners by 
parties of men under gangers. These gangers undertake, at a contract 
price, to produce a certain quantity of stone. . . . Wages average 
about 25s.per week. . . . MThebulkof the stone is sold at an average 
price of 1s. per cubic foot to builders within one hundred and fifty miles 
of the quarries, freight charges rendering it unprofitable to send it greater 
distances except by water.” 


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\lfred Owen Williams. Born at South Maston, in 1877, left school 
at 11, to work on a farm, and at 14 entered Swindon G.W.R. Works, in . 
the wagon frame shop. He studied English Literature, taught himself 
Latin and Greek, and in the intervals of his labour, for he is still in the 
“works,” has written poems and a play, some of the former having been 
printed. 

An interesting article upon his life in the Daily Telegraph reprinted 
in Salisbury Journal, Jan. 23rd, 1909. 


Malmesbury Abbey and its Founders, article by J. F. 
Meehan in the Beacon, Nov., 1908, pp. 131, 132, with reproduction of 
old print of the Abbey from the river. 


Wiltshire, the County in 1908. Devizes Gazette, January 
7th and 14th, 1909. By far the most carefully compiled and fullest 
account of events of all sorts in the county during the year. 


Devizes, Lost Charities. The Wiltshire Advertiser, Sept. 17th 
and 24th, 1907, gives a curious list of ‘‘ Vanished Charities,” with some 
notes on the donors. These were William Rede, Councillor of Devizes; 
Henry Morris, clothier, of Devizes ; John Archard, clothier, of Lyneham ; 
Walter Keymeis Clarke, Rector of Compton Bassett; John Truslowe, 
of Avebury; Dame Anne, widow of Sir Henry Sharington; Hugh 
Attwell, Parson of St. Tewe, Cornwall; William Barrett, of London, 
son of William Barrett, of Devizes; Cleophas Smythe, of London, 
_ draper, born at Devizes; and Thomas Flower, of London, draper, son of 
"Stephen Flower, of Devizes. 


Trafalgar House. On Sept. 30th, 1908, the Hampshire Field Club 

. visited Trafalgar House and Downton. At the former they were con- 
ducted over the House and shown the many portraits and Nelson relics 

' ofall kinds by Earl Nelson, whose notes on the history of the house and 
detailed descriptions of the various objects preserved there are printed 
at length in two columns of the account of the excursion in the Hamp- 

shire Chronicle, October 3rd, 1908. Perhaps no such full notice of these 
extremely interesting relics has been printed before. 


Downton, visited on the same occasion, is the subject of a long paper 

' inthe Hampshire Chronicle, October 10th, 1908, by the Vicar, the Rev. 
R. G. Plumptre, giving long extracts from the Downton Parish 
Magazine, 1885—1888, on the history of the Manor, by Mr. T. F. Kirby, 
and on the history of Standlynch, the Moot, the Parsonage House, and 
the Church, by the Rev. A. D. Hill. The Moot was also described by 


Mr. W. Dale in ‘a short paper printed in the Hampshire Chronicle of 
October 3rd. 


‘The Moot, Downton, Wiltshire, the residence of Mr. E. Pitts 
Squarey. Country Life, Jan. 9th, 1909, pp. 54—62. An article signed 
“T,” illustrated with the splendid photographic illustrations for which 
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the paper is famous. They are, ‘‘ North Front of the ‘ Laundry ’ Build- 
ing,’ ‘‘The Western Elevation,” ‘“‘The South and West Sides,” ‘‘ The 
Temple,” ‘‘ As seen from the Doorstep,’ ‘‘ The Giant’s Chair,” ‘‘ The 
Loggia by the Pond,” ‘‘ A Saxon Parliament Place,” ‘“‘ From the edge of 
the Earthworks,” “ Guardians of the Dial,” “Detail of the Pedimental 
Centre.” The writer by no means agrees with Messrs. Belcher and 
Macartney (Later Renaissance Architecture in England), who attribute 
the original building of the house to 1650 and its alteration to 1720, and 
tell us that ‘‘ the work of the two periods has been well combined, and 
the designer has so carefully preserved the character of the older work 
that it is in many cases difficult to see where one ends and the other 
begins. Even the mouldings, usually a sure index of date, give in this 
case but little clue.” 

“TT” combats this view and believes that the house was built as a 
whole ctv 1685. The absence of the usual shield of arms over the pedi- ~ 
mented doorway is accounted for by the fact that the Coles family who 
built the house, were not entitled to bear arms, for in a list of ‘ all such 
as have usurpet the Names and Titles of Gentlemen without Authoritie 
and were Disclaimed at Salisburie in the County of Wiltshire in Sept. ~ 
A° 1623” we find “‘ Barnabie Coles of Duncton”’ set down with fifty 
others and bracketed together as “ Ignobiles Omnes.” 


The Downton and other Moot Hills. The County 
Folk Moot of Wiltshire. Article, a column long, in Wilt- 
shire Times, March 18th, 1909, arguing that the grass terraces at ‘‘ The 
Moot,” Downton, are analogous to those of the Tynwald in the Isle of 
Man. The argument is by no means convincing, however, and the 
terraces are quite as likely to have been made in the 16th or 17th century. 


Longleat. An article on the history of the house and the Thynne- 
Family in Black and White, October 10th, reprinted in Wiltshire 
Advertiser, October 22nd, 1908, states that the building was commenced 
by Sir John Thynne, January 21st, 1567, and continued by him until — 
March 29th, 1578, during which period a sum of over £8000 was spent 
on it. Two years later his son, Sir John, succeeded, continued the work, 
and added the oak screen and pannelling of the Hall. In 1808, Jeffery 
Wyatt constructed the present North Front and Grand Staircase. 


Longleat. Article on, with illustrations of front of the house, in Hstates 
Gazette, quoted in Devizes Gazette, January 28th, 1909. 


Colepark. An estimate for building a wall round the park, temp. James 
L., is printed in Wiltshire Times, February 6th, 1909. 


Honour of Trowbridge. A note on various lands held under the 
Honour of Trowbridge is printed in Wiltshire Times, February 6th, 1909. 


‘‘“A True Relation of a number of people frozen to 
death near Salisbury, and in several other parts of the West 


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of England, on Tuesday, the twenty-third of December, 1684, besides 
horses and much other cattle. London: printed by George Larkin, at the 
Lower-end of Broad-Street, next to London Wall, 1685.” A number of 
extracts from the above curious pamphlet, from ‘the library of the Rev. 
Ed. Duke, of Lake House, are given in the Wiltshire Times, January 
28th, 1909. 


The Visit of the Geologists’ Association to Marl- 


borough, Avebury, and Winterbourne Bassett, 
under the direction of the Rev. H. G. O. Kendall, is well and fully 
described in the Marlborough Times, July 11th, 1908. Mr. Kendall 
mentioned the occurrence of well-made Paleolithic implements at great 
heights on the downs. One in the collection of Mr. J. W. Brooke was 
found at a height of 870ft., another from near the same spot on Hackpen 
Hill, was in Mr. Kendall’s own collection, whilst another came from a 
height of 940ft. 


Excursion to Avebury and Winterbourne Bassett, 
Saturday, July 4th, 1908. Director, H. G. O. Kendall, Report by the 


Director. 
Pamphlet, 8vo., pp. 536—539. Reprinted from the Proceedings of the 


Geologists’ Association, vol. xx., part 7, 1908. 


Foreigners in Wilts in 1440. Under the title “ Moonraking 
Flemings,” an interesting note on the considerable number of foreigners 
resident in Wiltshire in 1440 is given in the Wiltshire Times, Oct. 10th, 
1908. They were chiefly Irishmen, Frenchmen, Normans, Flemings, and 

~ Dutchmen. They bore for the most part English names, descriptive of 
their occupation: Taillor, Barber, Wever, Frenchman, Chapman, Gold- 
smith, &e. 


Wiltshire Solitudes, a Tour in the Pembroke 
Country. “Cause and cure of unemployment.” Article by R. L. 
Outhwayte in Daily News, reprinted in Wiltshire Times, Jan. 30th, 1909. 
A description of a drive by Coombe Bissett, Bishopstone, Broad Chalke, 
and Wilton, through Lord Pembroke’s estate. ‘The moral is the evil of 
sreat estates and large farms, the cure is the taxation of land values. 


Wiltshire Quakers. A short note on some early Wiltshire Quakers 
in America, Wiltshire Times, January 30th, 1909. 


Yotes on Audley House, Salisbury, by J. J. H(ammond). A 
valuable article in the Salisbury Journal, Feb. 6th, 1909, which it is 
intended to reprint in this Magazine later on. 


frinity Hospital, Salisbury. An account of the re-opening of 
the Chapel of this Hospital after restoration, with an interesting series 
of notes on its history by Mr. T. H. Baker, is printed in Salisbury 
Journal, Feb. 27th, 1909. 
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“ Manton Horses.” Articles in The Sporting Life, Feb. 10th and — 
13th, and “A Visit to Manton,” in The Sportsman, Jan. 26th, 1909, 


described the famous training establishment. ‘ 


The Will of Margaret Hud, of Studley, in the parish of Troll 
bridge, is printed in Wiltshire Times, March 27th, 1909. Pe 


This valuable series of articles is continued in the Salisbury Journal, — 
October 17th and December 26th, 1908. Further extracts from the 
records of the Tailors’ Guild are given at length. Among other interesting — 
items are the inventory of goods belonging to the Corporation of Tailors 
in 1709, and a bill “ amounting to £10 11s. 6d. for knots (rosettes) a 
other decorations for the members, Giant, ete., for use at the midsumm 
feast and procession, 1713.” In the thirteenth article (December 26th) _ 
a further series of extracts, extending to two and a half columns, from — 
the ledgers of the same Guild are given. 


Notes on Objects of the Bronze Age Found in Wilt- 
shire,’’ by the Rev. E. H. Goddard. An article in The Reliquary — 
October, 1908, pp. 242—249, with fifteen illustrations from pen drawings 
in the text. These notes deal with objects in the Devizes Museum, it 
Mr. J. W. Brooke’s collection, and elsewhere, which have not before 
been properly described or illustrated. 


Lord Fitzmaurice at Leigh House, Bradford-on-Avon, is the 
subject of an article in Zhe World, one of a series of ‘ Celebrities 
Home,” which is reprinted at length with a good portrait in the Wil 
shire Times, October 31st, and in Wilts Advertiser, November 5th, 1908, 
It contains a fairly full account of the new Chancellor of the Duchy of 
Lancaster's career, with some description of his home and its _ 


Salisbury, the “Infirmary Walk.” A notein The Nur 
Mirror, Oct. 3rd, 1908, describes this annual function which dates back 
to the foundation of the Infirmary in 1776. It consists in the procession 
of the nurses and staff of the Infirmary and ofas many patients as are able 
to join in it, through the streets to the Cathedral to take part in the 
Anniversary Thanksgiving Service, this being now amalgamated with the 
annual Harvest Festival services at which the collections are for the 
Infirmary. 


Ed. Gibbon at Devizes. The Wiltshire Advertiser, January 14th, 
1909, has a note on the connection of the historian with Devizes. He 
was a Captain in the Hampshire Militia for three years, and during the 
latter part of the year 1761, when he was twenty-four, his regiment lay 
at ‘“‘the populous and disorderly town of Devizes,” during which time as 
the ‘‘ little civility of the neighbouring gentry gave us no opportunity of 
dining out,” he set himself ‘‘ to recover his Greek.” 


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Saxon Coins minted in Wiltshire. An interesting note on 
the number of Saxon coins from Wiltshire mints included in the Royal 
Cabinet of Medals at Stockholm, is printed in the Wiltshire Times, Dec. 
26th, 1908. From the Wilton Mint there are three varieties of Kdgar, 
one of Edward I1., thirty-five of Hthelred the Unready, eight of Canute, 
one of Harthacnut, and seven of Edward Confessor. From Old Sarum: 
seventeen of Kthelred, fifteen of Harold, ten of Hdward Confessor. From 
Cricklade: fourteen of Ethelred, twenty of Canute, three of Harold, one 
of Harthacnut, two of Edward Confessor. From Malmesbury: eleven 
of Ethelred, seven of Canute, four of Harold, two of Harthacnut, one of 
Edward Confessor. 


Local Events in 1908, in S. Wilts. Salisbury Journal, 
December 26th, 1908. 


Crabbe. A critical article, by Oliver Elton, on the poetry and genius 
of Crabbe and his place in English Liturature, Blackwood’s Magazine, 
Jan. 1909, vol. clxxxv., pp. 78—90. 


Crabbe, Complete Poetical Works. fdited by the Rev. A. 
J. and Mrs. Carlyle, with portrait. The Oxford Poet’s Series. Henry 
Frowde, Oxford University Press, Amen Corner, London, H.C., 1908. 
Cloth, Cr. 8vo. 3s. 6d. ; on Oxford India Paper, from 5s. 


George Crabbe and his Times. By Rene Huchon, reviewed, 
Contemporary Review, Nov. 1908, pp. 14, 15. 


Wilts and Dorset Bank Annual. Salisbury. Christmas, 
1908. 
8vo., pp. 116, with six illustrations, of which ‘“ Presentation to Mr 
Tucker ” (plate) and a view at ‘‘ Stratford-sub-Castle ” have to do with 
Wiltshire. By G. EH. Dartnell (one of the editors, whose death took 
_ place just before the issue of the ‘‘ Annual’) is a printed poem entitled 
“A Battle Hymn.” Mr. W. A. Bogue gives ‘‘ Entomological Notes for 
1908,”’ dealing with Wilts and Dorset Lepidoptera taken during the 
year, and there is a very useful history of the Wilts and Dorset Bank; 
otherwise the contents of this number are not concerned with the county 
of Wilts. 


Wiltshire Notes and Queries. No. 63. September, 1908. 

A good photo of the portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh by Zucchero, 
formerly in the Parsonage Manor House at Downton, and now in the 
National Gallery, accompanies a note on the history of the picture. 
“Stokes ” (Chancery Proceedings, Merryweather contra Stokes); “The 
Chrysom Book of St. Thomas, New Sarum”; “Genealogical Notes on 
the Houlton Family ”; ‘ Records of Erchfont with Stert”; “ Peculiars 
of the Dean and Chapter of Sarum”; and “Quaker Burials” are all 
continued. The will of Thomas Benett, Canon Residentiary of Sarum, 
s. of John Benett, of Norton Bavant, is printed. 


Paleolithic Implements, &c., from Hackpen Gill, 


Bishop Webb, Dean of Salisbury, 1901—1907. In 


John Halle, Merchant and Mayor of Salisbury. - 


Keevil. No. XX. of articles on ‘“ Picturesque Wiltshire,” in Wiltshire 
The Experiences of Thomas Boulter, a Wiltshire high- 


“ A True Relation of the Approach of Prince Rupert 


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Winterbourne Bassett and Knowle Farm Pit, 
Wiltshire, was the title of a paper by the Rev. H. G. O. Kendall, 
read before the Geological Society on February 24th, 1909, of which a 
short abstract, with notes of the discussion which followed, is printed, 
pp. 61—63, Abstracts of the Proceedings of the Geological Society of 
London, No. 874, March 4th, 1909. 

An abstract of the paper and of the discussion following is also printed 
in the Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society, May, 1909. Vol. 
Ixy., pp. 166—168. 


Memoriam. Dedication of stained glass windows erected in Salis- 
bury Cathedral to the Memory of the Right Rev. Bishop Allen Becher 
Webb, D.D., [Dean 1901—1907], with sermon by the Right Rev. E. — 
King, D.D., Lord Bishop of Lincoln. Sermons: I. Preached by Bishop” 
Webb, in the Cathedral, Sunday, June 30th, 1901, the day following his — 
installation. II. Preached by the Lord Bishop of Salisbury (Right Rey. — 
J. Wordsworth, D.D.), in the Cathedral, Sunday, June 23rd, 1907.” 
Pamphlet, 7iin. x 4$in., pp. 39, with portrait of Bishop Webb ; and — 
illusts. of ‘‘ Memorial Windows in Salisbury Cathedral,” and “‘ Salisbury ~ 
Cathedral, North Tast.” Dedication Service, February 2nd, 1909, — 
reprinted from Salisbury and Winchester Journal, February 6th, 1909. : 


ain 


By Mrs. Collier. Paper in The Journal of the British Archaeological — 
Association, December, 1908, N.S., vol. xiv., pp. 221—242, with a plate 
of “The Halle of John Halle—Doorway.’’ This paper gives some account 
of the “ Halle of John Halle” and the heraldic glass in its windows, and 
then gives a rather discursive account of the events of John Hall’s life 
so far as they are discoverable from the Salisbury city archives, with an | 
appendix of letters from the King to the citizens of New Sarum, &ke., 
from the same source. 


Times, April 10th, 1909, with three cuts, of ‘‘ Talboys, Keevil,” “ Cottages 
at Keevil,” and ‘“‘ Keevil Manor.” 


wayman hanged at Winchester in 1778. Re-told in Wiltshire Times, 
April 10th, 1909. 


to that good Towne of Marlborow, and how he was resisted by the 
Townesmen with the ayd of the faithful Militia of Wiltshire. ”A portion 
of this Civil War pamphlet is reprinted in Wiltshire Times, March 6th, 
1909. 


Books, &e., by Wiltshire Authors. 167 


poeple Ashton Church. A curious letter from John Tocke, of 
Trowbridge, gentleman, and Margaret his wife, widow and executrix of 
Thomas Lovell, Fremason, to the archbishop of Canterbury complaining 
that £49 out of!£80 due to the late Thomas Lovell for work done in 
Steeple Ashton Church for Robert Longe “ of Stepull Asheton . : 
Clotheman,” had never been paid,is printed in Wiltshire Times, Feb. 27 a. 
1909. 


Rev. J. G. Watson, D. W. Butler, G. S. A. Waylen, 


Edward Kite, C. E. H. A. Colston, Lord Fitz- 
Maurice, are subjects of personal notices as ‘‘ Local Celebrities ” of 


Devizes, in Wiltshire Advertiser, January 14th, 21st, 28th, February 
“4th, 11th, and 25th, 1909. 


Avebury Excavations,1909. The Times of May 21st contained 
a preliminary account, and the same paper of June 3rd a more complete 
report of the work done in 1909, resulting chiefly in the discovery of 
the original entrance causeway on the Hi. side ofthe present entrance of 
the Kennet Road. Reprinted in Wiltshire Times, June 5th, 1909. 

The ditch, in the portion of it which was cleared, proved to be about 40 
feet wide at the top, 17 feet wide across the smooth flat bottom, and about 
17 feet deep from the present surface of the silting or 380 feet deep from 
the general level of the area inside the ditch. More Red Deer horns 
supposed to have been used as picks, a chipped flint knife, apparently of 
Neolithic age, and a shoulder blade bone, perhaps used as a shovel, were 
found on the bottom of the ditch. 


BOOKS, &e., BY WILTSHIRE AUTHORS. 


W. Maurice Adams, native of Grafton. ‘The Truce of God,” or 
“The King in His Beauty,” by W. Maurice Adams. London: Henry 
J. Drane, Limited, Danegeld House, 82a, Farringdon Street, H.C. 
Paper covers, 54in. X 4in., pp.31. Price6d. Published January 1st, 
1909. 
— — “Jesus Rex,” or “Into Thy Kingdom,” by W. Maurice 
Adams [&e., as above]. 53in. x 4in., pp. 32. January Ist, 1909. 


Emma Marie Caillard. “Ancient Wisdom and Modern Know- 
ledge.” Article in Contemporary Review, May, 1908. 

— --— *« Subjective Science in Ordinary Life.” Articlein Contem- 
porary Review, July, 1908, pp. 86-—96. 

—. — “Subjective Science and Religion.” Article in Contem- 
porary Review, December, 1908, vol. xciv., pp. 718—730. 


168 Wilts Illustrations and Pictures. 


Maurice Hewlett, of Broad Chalke. “Halfway House; a Comedy 
of Degrees.” London: Chapman & Hall. 6s. [1908]. A novel. 
Reviewed, Spectator, December 19th, 1908. 


J. Stamper, of Swindon, “ Modern Methods and Mechanical Appliances 
in Railway Offices.” Articlein G.W.R. Magazine, January, 1909. 


John Beddoe, M.D. LL.D. F.RS. “A Contribution to the 
Anthropology of the West Riding.” Paper in Yorkshire Archeological 
Journal, xix., pp. 31—60, with folding coloured ‘‘ Domesday Map of the 
West Riding.” The title at the head of the paperis: “The Ethnology 


ef West Yorkshire,” by John Beddoe . . . and Joseph Hambley 
owe. 


R. D. Gillman. « The History of a Conseript of 1818 and Waterloo. 
New translation from MM. Erckmann-Chatrian, by Russell Davis 
Gillman. London: J. M. Dent & Co. New York: E. P. Dutton & Co.” 
Vin. X 44in.; cloth, 1s., leather, 2s. 


Eyre Hussey. “Polly Winford.”’ Longmans, Green, & Co., London, © 
1909. Cr. 8vo., 6s. A novel of country life. 


Col. D. C. Pedder, of Ogbourne. “Pensions and Homes,” article in 
Contemporary Review, December 1908, Vol. XCIYV., pp. 7483—747. 


Stephen Reynolds, of Devizes, ‘A Poor Man’s House,” Lane, t 
1908, 6s., description of the life of fisher folk in Devonshire. Long 
notice, Devizes Gazette, Oct. 29th, 1908. - 


John Wordsworth, D.D., Bishop of Salisbury. <“ Re- i; 
ordination.” Two learned articles, Zhe Guardian, Nov. 25th and Dec. 
2nd, 1908. 4 

ee — Our Lord’s idea of the Church. The Universal Mission, — 
Sermon preached in the Cathedral on Easter Day, 1909. Printed in full, — 
Salisbury Diocesan Gazette, May, 1909, pp. 91—94. 


Lady Grove. “The Human Woman,” Smith, Elder & Co., London, 4 
1908. Demy 8vo.,.5s. net. [Presents the case for Women Suffrage — 
moderately ]. 


WILTS ILLUSTRATIONS AND PICTURES. 


Stonehenge. Two photos of sunrise at Stonehenge on June 22nd. Country. 
Life, July 4th, 1908. 

Cavalry Camps on Salisbury Plain. Three photos: ‘‘ Scene at Pond Farm_ 
Camp,” “The Queen’s Bays at the Water Troughs,” and “In the Scots 
Greys Camp.” Wiltshire Advertiser, August 20th, 1908. 


Wilts Portraits. 169 


Devizes, “‘ Taking Down Tradesmen’s Signs.” Three photos. Wiltshire 
Advertiser, September 17th, 1908. 4 

Statue of King Henry VI., Salisbury Cathedral. Wiltshire Times, February 
6th, 1909. ; 

The Sereens of Compton Bassett and Stockton Churches are illustrated in 
Sereens and Galleries in English Churches, by Francis Bond, 1908. 
“Brass of Bishop Robert Wyville in Salisbury Cathedral” and “‘ George 
Herbert,” illustrations in The Old Time Parson, by P. H. Ditchfield. 

London, 1908. 

“Maud Heath’s Column” and ‘‘ Maud Heath’s Causeway,” near Chippen- 
ham, illustrations in Holiday Making on Old Roads, by T. W. Wilkin- 
son. Windsor Magazine, September, 1908, pp. 417-425. 

“Trowbridge, United Church Parade.” Three photos. Wiltshire Times, 
Oct. 31st, 1908. 

Mrs. Palmer’s Stall (at Village Fair). Waltshire Times, 
May 15th, 1909. 

““Wilton Free School.” Group of Boys in their Uniform. Wzaltshire Times, 
November 7th, 1908. 

‘Two Photographs of Stonehenge as seen from a War Balloon, communicated 
by Colonel J. E. Capper, R.E. Archeologia, lx., p. 571. Plates, Ixix. 
Ixx. 

Calne, The Hall, ‘‘ Miss Charlesworth’s Wiltshire Home.” Daily Chronicle, 
January 8th; Daily Mirror, January 11th and 12th; Wiltshire Times, 
January 16th, 1909. 

Chippenham, New Wesleyan Chapel and Sunday Schools. Waltshire Times, 
April 24th, 1909. 

New Constitutional Club. Devizes Gazette, April 22nd ; 
Wiltshire Times, May 1st, 1909. , 

Art in England during the Elizabethan and Stuart Periods, by Aymer 
Vallance. Special Spring Number of Zhe Studio, 1908, 4to, has 
illustrations of the George Inn and House in St. Anne’s Street, Salisbury ; 
Porch at Laverstock; Berwick St. Leonard; and Iron Latches and 
Scutcheon, Malmesbury. 


WILTS PORTRAITS, 


Lady de Grey. The Ladies’ Field, Sept. 29th, 1908. 

Miss Dorothea G. Mann, d. of Mr. W. J. Mann, of Highfield, Trowbridge, 
(Mrs. W. H. Montgomery), Ladies’ Field, Oct. 24th, 1908. 

Wiltshire Mayors. L. H. Marshall (Chippenham) ; W. F. Smith (Calne) ; 
T. Perkins (Salisbury) ; W. S. Bambridge (Marlborough); J. 1. Hopkins 
(Devizes) ; T. Hooper Deacon (Swindon); A. L. Forrester (Malmesbury) ; 
G. Bell (Wilton) ; Wiltshire Times, Nov. 14th, 1908. 


170 Wilts Portratts. 


Mrs. Scott and her babies, the Holt Triplet, Wzltshire Times, Nov. 14th, 1908. 

Lord. Lansdowne. Wiltshire Times, Noy. 28th, 1908 ; and Lady Lansdowne. 
Ladies’ Field, Jan. 9th, 1909. 

Miss Florence Rich, d. of Canon Rich, late Vicar of Chippenham (Mrs. H. 
Prince), Ladies’ Field, Nov. 28th, 1908. 

A.J. Beaven. Walishire Times, Dec. 26th, 1908. 

Tom Moore, of Bradford-on-Avon. Wiltshire Times, Dec. 26th, 1908. 

Lady Dickson-Poynder. Ladies’ Field, Dec. 26th, 1908. 

Lord and Lady Charles Fitzmaurice. Ladies’ Field, Jan. 9th, and Daily 
Mail, Jan. 14th, 1909. Lady Charles Fitzmaurice. The Throne, Jan. 
23rd, 1909. 

‘Teddy ’’ Haskell (murdered) and Mrs. Haskell (Salisbury). Waltshire 
Advertiser, Nov. 5th and 19th, 1908, and Feb. 18th, 1909. 

J. E. Hopkins, Mayor of Devizes. Wiltshire Advertiser, Nov. 12th, 1908. 

Rev. T. O. Prosser, Pastor of Congregational Church, Devizes. Wiltshire 
Advertiser, Oct. 1st, 1908. 

Rev. T. Anthony, Pastor of Congregational Church, Ramsbury, for 30 years. 
Wiltshire Advertiser, Sept. 24th, 1908. 

Mr. Arthur Alfrey and Miss Joan Clutterbuck. Wéaltshire Times, Feb. 6th, 
1909. 

Bishop Webb, late Dean of Salisbury. Waltshire Times, Feb. 6th, 1909. 

Tom May, of Ashley, near Bradford-on-Avon. Waultshire Times, Feb. 20th, 
1909. 

Mrs. J. Fuller, Wiltshire Times, March 6th, 1909. 

Lady Beatrix Wilkinson. Ladies’ Field, Feb. 27th, 1909. 

James Pearce, Pilot, of Newport, 8. Wales, and his wife, both born at Trow- 
bridge. Wiltshire Times, March 18th, 1909. 

J. M. F. Fuller, M.P., and J.M. Maclulick. Waéltshire Times, May Ist, 1909. 

Lady Avebury (and Lord Avebury). Daily Chronicle, April 30th, 1909. 

J. H. Merritt, of Market Lavington. Wéaltshire Times, March 27th, 1909. 

Alec Taylor, of Manton. Portrait with account of his success as.a Trainer. 
Sporting Chronicle, Jan. 26th, 1909. 

Rev. P. G. W. Filleul, new Rector of Devizes. Devizes Gazette, April 1st, 
1909. 

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Owen, of Trowbridge. Wiltshire Times, April 24th, 
1909. 


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ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM AND LIBRARY. 
Museum. 


Presented by Mr. W. CunnineTon, son of the late Mr. W. Cunnington, 


F.G.S.: A Table made from Wiltshire Septaria, and Oak 
grown in Wiltshire, by a Devizes man. 

» Rey. C. V. GopparD: Piece of ornamental Ironwork obtained 
at Trowbridge; old pair of tongs; ivory ball or die with 
many facets numbered up to thirty-one, obtained at Salis- 
bury. 

,» THE ViIcaAR AND CHURCHWARDENS OF St. JAMES’ CHURCH, 
SourHBRoom: The Clappers of three Bells (the Treble, 3rd, 
and Tenor) recently: re-cast, the Treble dating from 1633, 
the other two from 1612. 

» Dr. H. P. Buackmore: A Collection of Holiths from Alderbury 
Hill. 

» Rey. G. R. Hapow: Nuremburg Token found in Calne Church 
during Restoration, 1864. 

» Rev. H. H. Moge: Rushlight holder from Bromham House. 

» Mr. Frpter: Small Plate of Roman (?) Enamel found near 
Quarry at Teffont Evias. 

» Mr. J. D. Orrer: Shuttle of Hand Loom used by the donor’s 
Aunt in the last hand loom at Bromham. 

» Maz. B. H. Cunnineron; Bronze Tweezers found at Alton 
Barnes. (?) Roman; Earthenware Pitchers, 17th or 18th 
century, dug up in the Brittox, Devizes; Small Vase of 
Coarse Red Pottery dug up on the Green, Devizes; a num- 
ber of 17th and 18th century Tobacco Pipes from the site of 
Wadworth’s Brewery, Devizes, and Beckhampton ; Upper 
Stone of Quern with hole in the side for handle, weighing 
91 lbs., ploughed up in a field below Rybury Camp, 1909; 
Stand for Halberts in Museum, and a Wall Case for Stour- 
head Room. 

., Rey. H.G. O. Kenpatzt; Paleolithic Flints from Knowle. 

» Mr. Watter Hates: Many Specimens of Lepidoptera. 

» Mr. E. Coox: Specimens of Lepidoptera. 

» Mr. HecinBotHom: Specimens of Lepidoptera. 


Library. 


by Tue AutHor (Mr. J. F. Meehan): Article on Malmesbury 
Abbey. 

» Mr. H. Bevirr: Twenty-eight volumes of Registers of Voters. 

» Mrs. W. Cunnineton, widow of late Mr. W. Cunnington, 
F.G.S.: Thirteen framed Engravings of Stonehenge. 


172 


Presented 


Additions to Museum and Library. 


by THe AvurHor (Colonel H. Graham): “Annals of the 


Yeomanry Cavalry of Wiltshire.” Vol. II., 1908. 

THe AutHorR (W. Maurice Adams): “Grafton Chimes,’ and 
two Pamphlets. 

Mr. H. E. Meputcotr: Devizes Gazette, Salisbury Diocesan 
Gazette, North Wilts Charch Magazine; complete sets 
for 1908. 

Mr. A. ScHomprre: ‘‘ A Genealogical Account of the Mayo 
and Elton Families of Wilts and Herefordshire.” 4to., 
1908. ‘* Wilton House and its Literary Associations.” 

THE PupiisHErs (Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons): ‘‘ The Life of 
Sir Isaac Pitman.’’ 1908. 

Tue AutHor (Dr. J. Beddoe, F.R.S.): “ A Contribution to 
the Anthropology of the West Riding.” 

Mr. J. J. Hammonp. Ten Plates intended for Duke’s 
Prolusiones Historice, Vol. 11..and Druidical Temples. 

Messes. Jackson & Jackson: Plan of Devizes, 1735, and 
“Rules and Regulations of the Devizes Loyal 
Volunteers,” 18038. MS. map on vellum of South- 
broom, &e., by James Overton, 1737, 1738, in two 
parts. 

Rey. C. V. Gopparp: South Wilts Church Magazine for 
1908; Salisbury Journal for 1908. 

Rev. H. G. O. Kenpatu (the author): Abstract of paper on 
‘« Paleolithic Implements from Hackpen Hill,” &c., read 
before the Geological Society, and articlein Man. 

Mr. H. W. Dartnett & Miss DartnEeLL: Wilts and Dorset 
Bank Annual, 1908. Twenty-four views of Salisbury. 
Plan of Salisbury. Plan of Old Sarum. Song of 
Cedmon, by G. E. Dartnell. Forty Pamphlets and 
articles from magazines, and a number of cuttings and 
scraps connected with Wiltshire. “Sketches from 
Marlborough.” 

Mr. C. C. BraprorpD: 245 old Wiltshire Deeds, two Acts of 
Parliament, Eleombe and Uffcot enclosure Award; 
Register of Voters, Cricklade, 1834. Forty Wilts Estate 
Sale Catalogues. 

Rev. E. H. Gopparp: Wiltshire Picture Postcards. 

Mr. B. H. Cunnineton: List of the Officers of local Militia, 
1810. 

Mr. HE. O. P. Bouverie: Wiltshire Advertiser for 1908. 


ee 


(Any Member whose name or address is incorrectly printed in this List is 
requested to communicate with the Financial Secretary. 


WILTSHIRE 
Archeological any Natural Mistory Society. 


JUNE, 1909. 


Patron: 
THe Most Hon. THe Marguis or Lanspowne, K.G. 


President : 
THE Rr. Hon. THe Hart oF PEMBROKE AND MoNTGOMERY. 


Vice- Presidents : 


The Right Hou. Lord Avebury The Right Hon. Earl Nelson 
The Most Hon. The Marquis of Bath The Rev. H. A. Olivier 
The Right Rev. The Lord Bishop The Right Rev. The Lord Bishop 
of Bristol, F.S.A. of Salisbury 
Nevil Story Maskelyne, Hsq., F.R.S. C. H. Talbot, Esq. 
H. HE. Medlicott, Hsq. 
Trustees : 
The Right Hon. Lord Avebury G. P. Fuller, Ksq. 
Charles Awdry, Esq. A. Grant-Meek, Esq. 
The Most Hon. The Marquis of Bath The Most Hon. The Marquis of 
W. Heward Bell, Esq., F.G.S., Lansdowne, K.G. 
C. H. H. A. Colston, Esq. The Right Hon. Harl Nelson 


The Right Hon. Lord Estcourt 


The Committee consists of the following Members, in addition to the 
Honorary Officers of the Society : 


Rev. EH. J. Bodington, The Vicarage, Rev. C. W. Hony, Woodborough, 
Calne Pewsey S.0., Wilts 
J. 1. Bowes, Esq., Devizes Rev. H. P. Knubley, Steeple Ashton 
R.H. Caird, Esq., Southbroom House, Vicarage, Trowbridge 
Devizes H. EH. Medlicott, Esq., Sandfeld, 
Mrs. B. H. Cunnington, Devizes Potterne S.O., Wilts 
C. F. Hart, Esq., Devizes Rev. Canon Thynne, Seend 


Rey.J.Hamlyn Hill, D.D., Erehfont 


Honorary General Secretaries : 
E. O. P. Bouverie, Esq., F.S.A., The Old House, Market Lavington, Wilts 
Rev. EH. H. Goddard, Clyffe Pypard Vicarage, Swindon 


Honorary Curator of the Museum : 

B. H. Cunnington, Esq., F.S.A. Scot, Devizes 
Deputy Honorary Curator: 
Hdward Cook, Hsq., Devizes 
Honorary Librarian : 

Rey. E. H. Goddard, Clyffe Pypard, Swindon 


174 List of Members. 


Honorary Local Secretaries : 


T. H. Baker, Esq., 91, Brown Street, A. D. Passmore, Esq., Swindon 
Salisbury Rev. J. Penrose, West Ashton, 

A. W. N. Burder, Esq., F.S.A., Trowbridge 
Belcombe Court, Bradford-on- C. E. Ponting, Esq., F.S.A., Marl- 
Avon borough 

R. S. Ferguson, Esq., Him Grove, Arthur Schomberg, Esq., Seend, 
Calne Melksham 

Rev. C. V. Goddard, Baverstock, 
Salisbury 


Honorary Treasurer : 
C. E. H. A. Colston, Esq., Rowndway Park, Devizes 


Honorary Auditors : 
G. S. A. Waylen, Esq., Devizes 
E. F. Toone, Esq., Devizes 


Finaneial Secretary : 
Mr. David Owen, F.C.A., Bank Chambers, Devizes 


List oF SocIETIES, &C., IN UNION WITH THE 


Wiltshire Archzological and Natural History Society 
For interchange of Publications, &c. 


Society of Antiquaries of London 
Royal Archeological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland 
British Archeological Association 
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 
Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 
Kent Arcbzological Society 
Somerset Archzological Society 
Essex Archeological Society 
Essex Field Club 
Hampshire Field Club 
Bath Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club 
Bristol and Gloucestershire Archzological Society 
Clifton Antiquarian Club 
Herts Natural History Society and Field Club 
Powysland Club 
Kast Riding Antiquarian Society, Yorks 
Kast Herts Archzological Society 
Cotteswold Naturalists’ Field Club 
United States Geological Survey 
Bureau of Ethnology, Washington, D.C., United States 
Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club 
Surrey Archzological Society 
The Reliquary and Illustrated Archeologist 
The Architectural and Topographical Society 


List of Members. 7 


Antrobus, Lady, Amesbury Abbey, 
Salisbury 

Avebury, The Right Hon. Lord, 15, 
Lombard Street, London, H.C. 

Awdry, Charles, Lavington Manor, 
Devizes 

Crewe, Right Hon. Ear] of, Crewe 
Hall, Cheshire 

Ellis, Rev. J. H., 29, Collingham 
Gardens, South Kensington, Lon- 
don, S.W. 

Fitzmaurice, The Rt. Hon. Lord, 

__ Leigh, Bradford-on-Avon 
Lansdowne, Most Hon. Marquis of, 

K.G., Bowood, Calne 

Maullings, Jobn, Cirencester 


‘Adderley Library, Librarian of, The 
College, Marlborough 

Anstie, G. E., Warleigh Lodge, 

_ Walton, Clevedon 

‘Arnold, F. J., The Quillet, Crane 
Bridge Road, Salisbury 

Awdry, Rev. E. Seymour, Manor 
Cottage, Seend, Melksham 

‘Awdry, Justly W., The Paddocks, 
Chippenham 


Bagot, Rev. Sidney C., Horningsham, 
Warminster 

Baker, T. H., 91, Brown Street, 
Salisbury 

Barrett, W. H., Marshfield Road, 
Chippenham 

Bath Corporation Library, Bath 

' Bath, The Most Hon. the Marquis 
of, Longleat, Warminster 

Beaven, Edwin C., Arvboyne, Holt, 
Wilts 


“LIST OF MEMBERS. 


Life Members: 


Pembroke and Montgomery, Right 
Hon. Earl of, Wilton House, 
Salisbury [Salisbury: 

Penruddocke, C., Compton Park, 

Radnor, Right Hon. Earl of, Long- 
ford Castle, Salisbury 

Salisbury, The Rt. Rev. The Lord 
Bishop of, The Palace, Salisbury 

Stancomb, John F., Shaw House, 
Melksham 

Walmesley, John, Lucknam, Chip- 
penham 

Wordsworth, Rev. Canon, St. Petexr’s 
Rectory, Marlborough 

Wyndham, The Hon. Percy, 44, 
Belgrave Square, London, S. W. 


Annual Subscribers : 


Beddoe, Dr., F.R.S., The Chantry, 
Bradford-on-A von 

Bell, W. Heward, F.G.S., Cleeve 
House, Seend, Melksham 

‘Benett-Stanford, J., Hatch House, 
Tisbury, Salisbury 

Benton, Philip, Bishopstrow, War- 
minster ; 

Benton, Mrs., Bishopstrow, War- 
minster 

Bernard, Rev. Canon H. R., The 
Close, Salisbury 

Bethell, S., 12, Hughenden Road, 
Clifton, Bristol 

Bird, W. R., Laboratory, G.W.R. 
Works, Swindon 

Blackmore, Dr. H. P., Salisbury 

Blake, Henry, Elmhurst, Trow- 
bridge 

Blathwayt, Geo. W. W., Melksham 
House, Melksham 

Blount, G. L. W., 39, High St., 
Salisbury 

Bodington, Rev. Eric J., The 
Vicarage, Calne 


176 List of Members. 


Bosanquet, Miss, Springfields, Calne 

Bourne, Rev. G. H., D.C.L., St. 
Edmund’s College, Salisbury 

Bouverie, Miss A. Pleydell, The 
Old House, Market Lavington 

Bouverie, EH. O. P., F.S.A., The Old 
House, Market Lavington, Devizes 

Bowes, J. I., Campfield, Devizes 

Bowes, W. H. B., Campfield, Devizes 

Bradford, J. EK. G., 16, Marlborough 
Buildings, Bath 

Brewer, A., West Street, Wilton 

Bristol, The Rt. Rev. the Lord Bishop 
of, The Palace, Bristol 

Bristol Municipal Public Libraries, 
Bristol 

Brooke, J. W., Rosslyn, Marlborough 

Brown, Henry, Salisbury 

Brown, Rev. R. G., Little Somerford 
Rectory, Chippenham 

Buchanan, Venerable Archdeacon, 
North Canonry, Close, Salisbury 

Buckley, Rev. Canon Felix J., Pine 
Grange, Bath Road, Bournemouth 

Buller, Mrs. Tremayne, Sopwell, Nr. 
St. Albans 

Burder, Alfred W. N., F.S.A., 
Belcombe Court, Bradford-on- 
Avon 

Burgess, Rev. C. F., Stratton 8t. 
Margaret, Swindon 

Burkhardt, G. H., Don Head, 
Westlecott Rd., Swindon 

Bush, James, Avon View, Old Sarum, 
Salisbury 

Bush, J. E., Melksham 

Bush, Robert C., 1, Winifred’s Dale, 
Cavendish Road, Bath 

Butt, Rev. Walter A., Oakwood, 
Chepstow : 

Buxton, Gerard J., Tockenham 
Manor, Swindon 

Byrde, Rev. H. C. W., Ludgershall 
Rectory, Andover 


Caillard, Sir Vincent H. P., Wing- 
field House, Trowbridge 

Caird, R. H., Southbroom House, 
Devizes 

Carpenter, Joseph, The Manor 
House, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salis- 
bury 


Case, Henry, Wistaria Lodge, 
Whiteparish, Salisbury 

Chafyn-Grove, G. Troyte, North 
Coker House, Yeovil 

Chalmers, Miss, Long Street, Devizes 

Chamberlaine, Rev. E., Maiden 
Bradley Vicarage, Bath 

Chandler, W., Aldbourne R&.S.O., 
Wilts 

Chivers, Giles, Saint John Street, 
Devizes 

Clark-Maxwell, Rev. W. G., Clun- 
bury Vicarage, Aston-on-Clun, 
R.S.O., Shropshire 

Clark, Miss M., Prospect House, 
Devizes 

Clifton, The Rt. Rev. The Lord 
Bishop of, St. Ambrose, Leigh 
Woods, Bristol 

Coates, John, The Academy, North 
St., Wilton, Salisbury 

Cockin, Ven. Archdeacon J. I. B., 
Milton Vicarage, Pewsey S.O., 
Wilts 

Cole, S. J., Wilts County Asylum, 
Devizes 

Colston, C. E. H. A., Roundway 
Park, Devizes 

Cook, Edward, Walden Lodge, 
Devizes 

Cookson, H. Theodore, Sturford 
Mead, Warminster 

Cooper, Rev. W. H. Hewlett, 
Tockenham Rectory, Swindon 

Coward, Edward, Roundway, Devizes 

Coward, Mrs., Roundway, Devizes 

Cox, E. Richardson, South Wraxall 
Manor, Bradford-on-Avon 

Crawford, O. G. S., The Grove, Hast 
Woodhay, Newbury 

Crespi, Dr. A. J. H., Wimborne 

Crisall, Rev. J. S., All Cannings, 
Devizes 

Cunnington, B. H., F.S.A., Scot., 
33, Long Street, Devizes 

Cunnington, Mrs. B. H., 33, Long 
Street, Devizes 


Dartnell, H. W. Abbotsfield, Salis- 
bury 

Denton, Rev. Sidney, St. Mary’s 
Rectory, Cricklade 

Devenish, Matthew H. W., Little 
Durnford, Salisbury 


List of Members. 177 


Dickins, F. Victor, C.B., The Lodge, 
_ Seend, Melksham 
Dickson-Poynder, Sir. John, Bart., 
| M.P., Hartham Park, Corsham 
Dirom, Mrs. Isabella A., Fyfield 
__ Manor, Pewsey, S.O., Wilts 
‘Dixon, S. B., Pewsey, 8.0., Wilts 
Dotesio, W. C., Bradford-on-Avon 
‘Dryden, Miss, Foxcombe Hill, 
Oxford 

Dubourg, A. W., The Mount, 
Wilton, Salisbury 

‘Dunne, A. M., The fistlands; Calne 


Engleheart, Rev. G. H., Dinton, 
Salisbury 

] wart, Miss, Coneyhurst, Ewhurst, 

i Guildford 

‘Ewart, Miss M., Broadleas, Devizes 

Eyre, EK. Briscoe, Warrens, 

A Bramshaw, near Lyndhurst, Hants 

‘Eyres,. Kdwin, Lacock, Chippenham 


4 Grove, Calne 
Birman, Rey. S., Cherhill Rectory, 
: Calne 


ae G. A. R., Bearfield 
House, Bradford-on-Avon 

Pletcher, Frank, The Lodge, 
, Marlborough College, Mar!- 


borough 
Porrester, Myrs., Lea Cottage, 
b Malmesbury 


Forster, Carnaby, Vasterne Manor, 
_ Wootton Bassett 

Fox, FR. F., Yate House, Yate, 
| RS. Gloneestershive 


ry, KE, mA, Thornhill, Karlee, 


Muller, G. P., Neston Park, Corsham 
Puller, R. F., Neston Park, Corsham 
Furness, Sir Christopher, D. L., J.P., 

, M.P., Tunstall Court, West "Hart- 
lepool 


WOL. XXXVI.—NO, CXI. 


Giddings, Edwin, 
Devizes 

Gilbert, A. John, High Street; 
Swindon 

Gladstone, John E&., Bowden Park, 
Chippenham 

Goddard, Rev. C. V., Baverstock, 
Salisbury 

Goddard, Rev. E. H., Clyffe Pypard, 
Swindon 

Goddard, F. Pleydell, -The Lawn, 
Swindon - 

Godsal, Captain W., Royal Colonial 
Tastitute, Northumberland Avenue, 
London, W.C. . 

Goldney, F. H., Beechfield, Corsham, 
Wilts 

Goldney, Sir John T., Monk’s Park, 
Corsham 

Goldney, Sir Prior, Bart., Derriads, 
Chippenham 

Goldsbrough, 
Yorks 

Goodchild, Rev. W., Berwick St: 
John Rectory, Salisbury 

Gew, James, West Street, Wilton, 
Salisbury 

Grant-Meek, A., Hillworth House, 
Devizes 

Greville, the Hon. Louis, Heale 
House, Woodford, Salisbury 

Grose, Samuel, M.D., Bishops 
Teignton, Teignmouth 

Grove, S., 22, High St., Salisbury 

Grove, Mrs., 22, High St., Salisbury 

Grove, Sir Walter, Bart., Sedgehill 
Manor, Shaftesbury 

Giinther, Emil, Garswood, Parkfield 
Road, Didsbury 

Gwatkin, R. G., Manor House, 
Potterne S.0., Wilts 

Gwillim, BE. Ll., Marlborough 


Park Cottage, 


Albert, _ Pickering, 


G.W.R. Mechanics’ Institution, 
Swindon 
Haden, J. Poynton, Egremont, 


Trowbridge 

Hadow, Rev. G. R., Wylye S.O., 
Wilts 

Hall, R. M., Haslemere, Hast Harn- 
ham, Salisbury 


N 


178 List of Members. 


Harrison, Rev. D. P., Lydiard Milli- 
cent Rectory, Swindon 

Harrison, Rev. Francis, 21, Charlotte 
Street, Bath 

Hart, C. F., The Breach, Devizes 

Haskins, Charles, Brownie-Brae, 
Wainalong Road, Salisbury 

Hawley, Lt.-Col., R.E., Figheldean, 
Salisbury 

Hay, Rev. R. W., Garsdon Rectory, 
Malmesbury 

Heard, J. A., Beckhampton, Marl- 
borough 

Heath, R. S., The Strand, Calne, 
Wilts 

Henslow, Rev. T. G. W., Stanton St. 
Quintin Rectory, Chippenham 

Hill, Rev. A. Du Boulay, Hast 
Bridgford, Nottinghamshire 

Hill, Rev. J. Hamlyn, D.D., Erch- 
font Vicarage, Devizes 

Hillier, H. W., 21, High Street, 
Marlborough 

Hoare, Sir Henry H. A., Bart, 
Stourhead, Bath 

Hobhouse, Sir C. P., Bart., Monkton 
Farleigh, Bradford-on-Avon 


Hobson, Francis, The Prospect, 
Trowbridge 

Holden, Rev. O. A., Penn Vicarage, 
Wolverhampton 


Holden, Rev. O. M., The Rectory, 
Steeple Langford 8.0., Wilts 

Holloway, Henry Thos., 19, Cedars 
Road, Clapham Common, 8. W. 

Hony, Rev. C. W., Woodborough, 
Pewsey S.O., Wilts 

Hornby, C. H. St. J., Porch House, 
Potterne S.0., Wilts 

Hoskings, H., Riverside, Newbury 

Houston, Capt. C. S.,.The Manor 
House, Codford St. Peter, Wilts 

Hutchings, Rev. Canon KR. S., Alder- 
bury, Salisbury 


Inman, Rev. Canon E., Sandecotes 
Lodge, Parkstone, Dorset 


Jackson, J. T., Devizes 

Jefferies, Miss M., St. Helen’s Lodge, 
Ipswich 

Jenner, Captain L. C., The Manor 
House, Avebury, Marlborough 


Keble, Rev. R. J., Wroughton Vic- 
arage, Swindon 

Keir, W. Ingram, F.R.C.S.E., The 
Limes, Melksham 

King, Walter E., Donhead Lodge, 
Salisbury 

Kinneir, H., Redville, Swindon 

Knight-Adkin, Rev.’ H. Kenrick, 
Hankerton Vicarage, Malmesbury ~ 

Knox, G., Brooklyn House, Seming- 
ton, Trowbridge 

Knubley, Rev. E. P., Steeple Ashton 
Vicarage, Trowbridge 


Lambert, Rev. S., Bremhill Vicarage, | 
Calne 
Lang, Miss M. J., Fairfield, Rock- § 
leaze, Bristol 
Langley, Rev. John, North Wraxhall 
Rectory, Chippenham 
Lansdown, G., Wingfield Road, © 
Trowbridge P 
Laverton, W. H., Leighton, Westbury © 
Lawes, E. Thornton H., 1, Mitre 
Gout Buildings, Temple, London, | 
4Of 


Lawrence, Rev. T. J., L.L.D., | 
Upton Lovell Rectory, S.O., Wilts — 

Lawrence, W. F.,Cowesfield,Salisbury — 

Leaf, Mrs. Herbert, The Green, | 
Marlborough 

Lear, Ven. Archdeacon, Bishopstone 
Rectory, Salisbury 

Lewis, Rev. R. W. M., 8, Chichele © 
Road, Cricklewood, London, N.W. | 

Little, W. G., 32, Fleet St., Swindon | 

Livingstone, Rev. Canon R. G., @ 
Brinkworth Rectory, Chippenham 

Llangattock, The Rt. Hon. Lord, 
The Hendre, Monmouth } 

Llewellin, J., New Park Street, | 
Devizes 

Lloyd, Rev. J. A,, 
Godalming A 

Locket, J. Wood, Inglewood, Melle 
sham } 

Long, Frederick W., Courtfield 
House, Trowbridge 

Long, Rt. Hon. W. H., M.P., Rood 
Ashton, Trowbridge 

Long, Col. William, Newton House, 
Clevedon 

Lovibond, Joseph W., Lake House 
Salisbury 


Knowle, | 


List of Members. 179 


* Lucas, J., 18, Market Place, Wayr- 
minster 

Luxmoore, L. A., 60, Bath Road, 
Swindon 


Mackay, William, Trowbridge 
Mackesy, ‘Rev. T. L., 96, Stafford 
Street, Swindon 
Magrath, Col., Bann-a-boo, Co. Wex- 
ford, Ireland 
Main, Geo. J., The Priory, Brown 
Street, Salisbury 
Malden, A. R., F.S.A., The Close, 
Salisbury 
Mann, William H., Plain House, 
Hinton Charterhouse, Nr. Bath 
Manley, Rev. F. H., Somerford 
Magna Rectory, Chippenham 
Mann, William J., Trowbridge 
Marlborough College Natural History 
Society, President of, The College, 
Marlborough 
Marten, H., Southgate House, 
Devizes 
Martin, Miss K, Wykeham, Purton, 
Swindon 
Maskelyne, E. Story, Hatt House, 
Box, Wilts 
Maskelyne, N. Story, F.R.S., Bassett 
Down, Swindon, Wilts 
Masters, W. A. H., 1, Regent’s 
 Cireus, Swindon 
Matcham, G. Eyre, Newhouse, 
Salisbury 
Mayo, Rev. R., Ivy House, Corsham 
"Mc Millan, Rev. Canon C. D. H., 
The Vicarage, Malmesbury 
McNiven, C. F., Puckshipton, Pewsey 
Meade, Rev. the Hon. S., Frank- 
leigh House, Bradford- on-Avon 
Medlicott, H. B., Sandfield, Potterne 
‘Medlicott, Walter B., 18, Campden 
Hill Gardens, London, W. 
“Meek, H. Edgar, The Ark, Devizes 
Merriman, BH. B., Marlborough 
Merriman, R. W., Sempringham, 


Marlborough 

Messenger, H., 45, High Street, 
Salisbury 

Methuen, Gen. Tord, G.C.B., 
K.C.V.0., C.M.G., Corsham 


Court 
Milling, Rev. M. J. T., Vicarage, 
Ashton Keynes, Cricklade 


Milman, Miss, Brownston House, 
Devizes 

Milner, Major E., The Grove, Cor- 
sham 

Mitchell, Arthur C., High Grove, 
Tetbury, Gloucestershire 

Moberly, Rev. Edgar W., Lacock 
Vicarage, Chippenham 

Mogg, Rev. H. H., Bishops Cannings, 
Devizes 

Money-Kyrle, Mrs., Whetham, Calne 

Moore, Wm. Vincent, jun., West 
Street, Wilton, Salisbury 

Morrin, Rev. T., St. Joseph’s Place, 
Devizes 

Morrison, Hugh, Little Ridge, 
Tisbury, Wilts [Swindon 

Morse, L. L., M.P., The Croft, 

Moulder, V. J., F.R.S.A. (Ireland), 
7, Lower Downs Road, Wimbledon, 
S.W 


Mundy, H., Trowbridge 

Murray, Rev. A. S., Horningsham 
Vicarage, Warminster 

Murray-Shirreff, Mrs. A., Whitley 
Brow, Melksham 

Murray, Thomas R., Keverstone, 
Cleveland Walk, Bath 

Myers, Rev. Canon, St. Martin’s 
Rectory, Salisbury 


Naish, Miss R. V., Wilton, Salisbury 

Neeld, Lieut. Col. Sir Audley D., 
Bart., C.B., Grittleton House, 
Chippenham 

Nelson, Rt. Hon. Earl, Trafalgar, 
Salisbury 

Newall, R. S., Dean Lodge, Iron 
Acton, Bristol 

Newberry Library, Chicago, U.S.A., 
per Messrs. B. F'. Stevens & Brown 
4, Trafalgar Square, W.C. 

Noel, Rev. Wyndham, Christchurch 
Vicarage, Bradford-on-Avon 

Norman, George, 12, Brock Street, 
Bath 

Normanton, Rt. Hon. Earl of, 
Somerley, Ringwood, Hants 

Northey, G. E., Cheney Court, Box, 
Chippenham 


Oakeley, Capt. E. F., The Orchards, 
Rodbourne, Malmesbury 

Oakeley, Mrs., The Orchards, Rod- 
bourne, Malmesbury 


N 2 


180 List of Members. 


Olivier, Rev. Canon Dacres,. Wilton, 
Salisbury { Winchfield 
Olivier, Rev. H..A., Shapley Hill, 
O’Shaughnessy, Rev. James, The 
Presbytery, Groundwell Road, 
Swindon [ford, Somerset 
Owen, D., Keynsham Manor, Salt- 
Oxford Agricultural and Historical 
Society, Ashmolean Museum, 
Beaumont St., Oxford 
Oxley, Selwyn, Maiden Bradley Vicar- 
age, Bath 


Palairet, H. H.,The Grange, Kington 
Langley, Chippenham 

Palmer, George Ll., lLackham, 
Lacock, Wilts 

Parkinson, C. L. J. M., Easdale, 
Victoria Crescent, Eccles 

Parsons, R., Hunt’s Mill Farm, 
Wootton Bassett 

Passmore, A. D., Wood Street, 
Swindon 

Peake, H. J. E., Westbrook House, 
Newbury 

Pearce, R., Langley Brewery, Chip- 
penham 

Penrose, Dr. F.. G., Wick House, 
Downton, Salisbury 

Penrose, Rev. J., West Ashton 
Vicarage, ‘Trowbridge 

Perkins, Rev. Charles E., Little 
Hinton Rectory, Swindon 

Perkins, Mrs., Little Hinton Rectory, 
Swindon 

Phipps, C. N. P., Chalcot, Westbury 

Pile, T. A. J., 55, Holland Park 
Avenue, London, W. 

Ponting, C. E., F.S.A., Marlborough 

Poore, Major R., 17, Rosemount 
Road, Bournemouth 

Pope, Rev. HK. J., Stockton Rectory, 
Codford 8. Mary, Wilts 

‘Powell, John U., Boreham, War- 
minster 

Prescott, H. M., 7, Upper Highlever 
Road, North Kensington, W. 

Public Record Office, Chancery Lane, 
per Messrs. Wyman & Sons, Ltd., 
Fetter Lane, B.C. 

Pye-Smith, E.F'.,The Close,Salisbury 


Radcliffe, I’. R. Y., 1, Mitre Court 
Buildings, Temple, London, E.C. 


‘Smith, H. Herbert, Buekhill, Calne 


Rawlence, EH. A.,Newlands, Salisbury 

Reade, Rev. F. W., Rushall Rectory, 
Pewsey 8.0., Wilts 

Redfern, Rev. J. Lemon, Ashley 
Rectory, Tetbury, Gloucestershire ~ 

Richardson, H., Sigglesthorne, Marl- 
borough 

Richmond, Dr. R. T., Wilton, — 
Salisbury 

Robbins, Rev. M., Holy Trinity 
Vicarage, West End, Chobham 

Rodway, E. B., Adcroft House, 
Trowbridge 

Rogers, F. EH. N., M.P., Rainscombe, 
Pewsey 8.0., Wilts [bridge 

Rose, G. W., 66, Fore Street, Trow- 

Ross, Rev. A. G. Gordon, St. Martin’s 
Vicarage, Swindon 

Ruddle, Rev. C. S., Durrington 
Rectory, Salisbury 

Rudman, Robert E. D., Chippenham 


Sadler, John, 29, Batoum Gardens, 
West Kensington Park, London, W. 
Salisbury Public Library, Endless 
Street, Salisbury ; 
Salisbury, The Very Rev. The Dean 
of, The Deanery, Salisbury 
Savary, Judge A. W., Annapolis 
Royal, Nova Scotia q 
Scanes, John, The School, Maiden 
Bradley, Bath 
Schomberg, Arthur, Seend, Melksham. 
Schomberg, E. C., Seend, Melksham 
Scott, H. Dudley, Erchfont Manor, 
Devizes [Chippenham 
Selman, Jacob, Kington Langley, 
Sewell, Rev. Arthur, Sutton Veny 
Rectory, Warminster 
Shaw,#'.M., Hilmarton Lodge, Calne 
Short, Rev. W. F., The Rectory, 
Donhead St. Mary, Salisbury 
Shuttleworth, Rev. W. Starkie, 5, 
De Vaux Place, Salisbury 
Sibbald, J. G. E., Mount Pleasant, 
Norton-St.-Philip, Bath 
Simpson, Cecil, 92, Louisville Road, 
Upper Tooting, S. W. 
Simpson, G., Market Place, Devizes 
Sladen, Rev. C. A., Alton Berners, 
Pewsey 5.0., Wilts 
Slow, Edward, Wilton, Salisbury 


Smith, W. F., The Green, Calne 
Soames, Rey. Gordon, Mildenhall 
Rectory, Marlborough 


Last of Members. 181 


Somerset, Her Grace the Duchess 
of, Maiden Bradley, Bath 
Somerset, His Grace the Duke of, 

Maiden Bradley, Bath 
Spicer, Captain John E. P., Spye 
Park, Chippenham 
Stancomb, W., Blount’s Court, 
Potterne S.0., Wilts [bridge 
Stanley, Gerald, Sunny Croft, Trow- 
Stephenson, Miss K. J., Bodenham 
House, Salisbury [bury 
Stephens, H. C., Cholderton, Salis- 
Stephens, Rev.J. F. D., The Vicarage, 
Highworth, Swindon 
Steward, Rev. Canon, 
Rectory, Codford, Wilts 
Stone, EH. H., Freshford, Somerset 
Stone, Robert S., 2, Ryder Street, 
St. James, S. W. 
Stone, W. J. HK. Warry, 72, Kilm 
Park Gardens, London, S. W. 
Stote, Rev. A. W., Holy Trinity 
Vicarage, Trowbridge 
Straton, C. R., West Lodge, Wilton, 
Salisbury 
Stratton, Alfred, Melksham [Bath 
Stratton, William, Kingston Deverill, 
Sturton, Rev. J. ‘A., Market Laving- 
ton Vicarage, Devizes 
Swanborough, F. ‘Y., Oakwood, 
Melksham [Salisbury 
Symonds, Rev. W., Church House, 
Sykes, Rev. W. S., Wilcot Vicarage, 
Pewsey S.O., Wilts 


Boyton 


Talbot, C. H., Lacock Abbey Chip- 


penham 


Tatum,HdwardJ.,Solicitor,Salisbury | 


Taylor, A., Ivy Lodge, Ashton St., 
_ __ Trowbridge 
' Tayler, G. ©. M.D., _ Lovemead 
~~ House, Trowbridge 
Tennant, Sir Edward P., Bart., 
M.P., ’Wilsford House, Salisbury 
: Beonton, Ronee Conkwell Grange, 
- Nr.B 

Thyane Rev. Canon,Seend, Melksham 


; Tindall, Robt., Ashburn, Fording- 


: bridge, Hants 

' Tomkins, Rev. H. A.C., Manning- 

} _ ford Abbas Rectory, Pewsey 

Toone, E. F'., Capital. & Counties 
Bank, Devizes 

Tuck, E. Newall, St. Paul’s Street, 
Chippenham 

Tucker, A., Hillcote, Salisbury 


Wakeman, Herbert J., Warminster 

Wakeman, Maurice R., Warminster 

Walker, William, Longfield House, 
Trowbridge 

Walsh, Arthur H,, The Manor 
House, Purton, Wilts 

Ward, Col.M.F., Upton Park,Slough 

Ward, J. H., Red Lodge, Purton, 
Wilts 

Ward, J. W., North Street, Wilton, 
Salisbury 

Warre, Rev. Canon F., Vicarage, 
Bemerton, Salisbury 

Warrender, Miss, Stoke House, 
Purton, Wilts 

Warrington, the Hon. Mr. Justice, 
Clyffe Hall, Market Lavington, 
Devizes 

Watson, Rev. J. G., St. Ebbe’s, 
‘Oxford 

Watson- Taylor, John, United 
Galva Club, Pall Mall Hast, 

S.W. 


Watson-Taylor, G., Exlestoke Park, 
Devizes 

Watts, Canon R. R., Bemerton, 
Salisbury 

Waylen, G. 8. A., Devizes 

Waylen, R. F., c/o Mr. W. F. 
Trumper, Devizes 

White, G. A. H., The Hawthorns, 
Chippenham 

Wilkins, Henry, High Street, Calne 

Wilks, Miss M. A. E., Grove House, 
Wilton Road, Salisbury 

Wills, John H., Potticks House, 
Frankleigh, Bradford-on-Avon 

Wilson, Alfred J., 3, Manor Street, 
Bridlington, Yorks 

Windley, Rev. Francis, Amesbury 
Vicarage, Salisbury 

Wood, J. Crewe, 53, Bath Road, 
Swindon 

Woodward, C. H., 4, St. John Street, 
Devizes 

Worcester, The Right Rev. the Lord 
Bishop of, Hartlebury Castle 
Kidderminster 

Wyld, Rev. C. N., Grittleton, Chip- 
penham 

Wyld, Rev. Canon Hdwin G., 
Vicarage, Melksham 


Young, HK. H., Lockeridge, Marl- 
borough 


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No. CXII. DECEMBER, 1909. Vou. XXXVI. 
Contents. PAGE 
THe Brety-Sixta GeneraAt Mestine at BraDrorD-on-Avon......... 185 
‘JAVELINS” AND ‘‘JAveLIN Mern”: By B. Howard Cunnington, 
LEA SAMS Otic ace Cotes wiaimisienttaisrcisteisetid selacinte esteisela sawileltlasfar ajlcainiguiecilaye sine 199 
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS BY Dr. J. Beppor, LL.D., F.R.S., at the 
Bradford-on-Avon Meeting, June 29th, 1909 ...................0000000 202 
Tas Norman Tympanum or Littne Lanerorp CuurcH: By J. U. 
TROwGI - scéafbadoadsntesseverded catoosseAOr mee ecncaccn ceccre ca ene ae aanea annie 207 
Tae Soctety’s MSS.—QUIDHAMPTON (continwed) ...........00ee.sseeeeee 213 


Matmespury Exection Petition, 1807: By H.O. P. Bouverie, F.S.A. 292 
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NoTEs oN THE PaRisH CHURCH AND Saxon CHURCH, BRADFORD-ON- 
Avion By A. W. Ni. Burden, ES!As jc. ccccensscscnscecessncceeconeunee 318 
Notes on somME WILTsHIRE Mrrcaants’ Marxs: Ry T.H. Baker 324 
THE EXCAVATION OF THE SITE OF OLD SARUM  ., .......00-.eeeccneeeeree 329 
SATA So ODES TED) WAN VOr rte vrs Sate rs ctgessci orcs maps sisi lasiciclsie| ssieiatelasteene sie @cisaine ode" abasatie ve 337 
REcENT WILTSHIRE Books, PAMPHLETS, ARTICLES, XC............000100- 340 
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WILTSHIRE ILLUSTRATIONS AND PICTURES ............0..cecceeeer eee ees ens 356 
SMM USHPR ES PORTRAUNS!  cecjjsiciec<aiicectieiivisessicsece. tenibiancoscnsarecsosilersians 357 
ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM AND LIBRARY..........0..ccccccec see seuneeveceeeseeens 358 
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Arch, Winterslow Church.............2..-.000 ss :eceeeeees 185 
Facsimile of Receipt for rent due to the Duchy of 
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Lanhill Long Barrow—Entrance to chamber as 
excavated 1909 ......... 300 
‘; . o Plan of Chamber ............ 301 
5 . Interior of chamber (2) ... 302 
x 4 5 Entrance to chamber with 
root restored.. 307 
Painted Panels of the Rood Screen of the Parish 
Church, Bradford-on-Avon ..........0..cccecceseaseee nee 320 
Fragment of Recumbent Effigy, Parish Church, 
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| ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1908-9, PRESENTED JUNE 29th, 1909. 


“The Committee begs to present the fifty-sixth annual report 
if the Society. 


1 The best and fullest accounts of the Meeting and of the places visited 
rere those given by the Devizes Gazette, July 1st, 8th, and 15th, and the 
Wiltshire Times, July 3rd, with six illustrations. 


(OL. XXXVI.—NO. CXII. (0) 


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“MULTORUM MANIBUS GRANDE LEVATUR ONUS. ’—Oonvd. 


DECEMBER, 1909. 


THE FIFTY-SIXTH GENERAL MEETING 
OF 
THE WILTSHIRE ARCHAZOLOGICAL AND NATURAL 
HISTORY SOCIETY, 
HELD AT BRADFORD-ON-AVON, 
June 29th, 30th, and July Ist, 1909+ 


JOHN BEDDOE, Esq., LL.D., F.R.S., President of the Society, 
In the Chair. 


TUESDAY, JUNE 29ru. 


Tue Annual General Meeting of the Society was held at the 
wan Hotel, at 2 p.m., the President of the Society, DR. J. 
EDDOE, F.R.S., being in the chair. A considerable number 
f Members were present. 

The President opened the proceedings by calling on Mr. E. O. P. 
OUVERIE, F.S.A. to read the 


“ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1908-9, PRESENTED JUNE 29th, 1909. 


“The Committee begs to present the fifty-sixth annual report 
£ the Society. 


| 1 The best and fullest accounts of the Meeting and of the places visited 
rere those given by the Devizes Gazette, July 1st, 8th, and 15th, and the 
Viltshire Times, July 3rd, with six illustrations. 


jOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXII. (0) 


186 The Fifty-Siath General Meeting. 


“ Finance.—The detailed accounts which appear in the current — 
number of the Magazine show that on the general account, at the 
close of the financial year, there was a credit balance of £35 2s. 54d., 
as against a credit balance of £50 18s. at the close of 1907. The 
financial result of the Salisbury Meeting last year was that : 
£3 6s. 1d. was handed over to the Society. 

“ Members.—The number of Members on the books in June 4 
1909, was 16 Life Members and 365 Annual Subscribers, a total . 
of 381, against 400 in June of last year, with 24 societies and M4 
institutions, with whom publications are exchanged. There have _ 
been 10 lapses by death, and 41 new Members have joined the | 
Seciety. We regret to have to report that a number of Members a 
had fallen into arrears with their subscriptions, in some cases for 7 
several years. The Committee is much indebted to Mr. Cunnington, | 


of the correspondence a considerable amount of arrears 
was paid, while on the other hand some members resigned 
and some were struck off the list of the Society, it being impossible | 


that in the future Members will not allow their subscriptions to 
get into arrears (a banker’s order to pay such can be obtained | 
from the Financial Secretary). Itis to be remembered that under a 
the rules of the Society the Magazines are issued only to those who : 
have paid their subscriptions for the year. = 

“ Museum.—The number of visitors to the Museum during the 
year, exclusive of Members, was 642 and 42 from classes in neigh- | 
bouring schools, against 897 of the preceding year, but these latter 
figures included 151 from schools, and also on each occasion 
on which they met the Members of the Devizes Field Club, which 
club is allowed the use of the Museum for their meetings. In the | 
figures of this year the Field Club Members, who accounted for | 
about 100 of the figures of the preceding year, are not included. | 
Mrs. Willis, the caretaker recently appointed, now resides on | 
the premises, and has satisfactorily carried out her duties. 


J 
a) 


The Report. 187 


«“ Enlargement.—The enlargement by throwing into the Museum 
the two ground-floor rooms has provided much needed extra space 
for the display of the exhibits, and the rooms are well lighted by 
the windows. The cost of these alterations and the cases and 
fittings has been £110 7s. 9d., being £35 16s. 4d. for eases, etc., 
and £74 11s. 5d. on account of structural work. The latter sum 
was larger than the original estimate, owing to the fact that the 
joists of the floor of the added rooms were found to be unsafe, 
having regard to the weight that they would have to bear. The 
Society is greatly indebted to the Curator and Mrs. Cunnington 
for what has practically been an entire re-arrangement of the 
archeological portion of the Museum. 

“It may be remembered that Mr. W. Heward Bell, when the 
_ alterations and additions were first taken in hand, kindly advanced 
- £200 to the Society without interest. Of this advance £150 has 
been repaid to him, and the balance of £50 is now the sole out- 
standing debt of the Society. In last year’s report we stated that 
a sum of £50 had been borrowed from the Life Membership Fund, 
to be repaid by the Museum Enlargement Fund. This was an 
error, as the money was provided from the General Fund. This 
sum will be gradually repaid from the Museum Enlargement Fund, 
the rent of the house being credited to the latter fund. 

“ Hxcavations.—The work at Avebury, begun last year under the 
auspices of the Committee of the British Association, has been 
continued this spring by Mr. H. St. G. Gray. As, however, the 
grants made by the British Association and the Society of 
| Antiquaries were insufficient, an appeal was made by the Hon. 
| Secretaries to several Members of our Society, and asum of £14 4s. 
| was given by six members, to be regarded as the Society’s contri- 
| bution towards the work. The principal result of this year’s work, 
| of which a report will appear in due time, has been the discovery 
| of the original entrance causeway on the Kennett side. Mr. Gray 
| has kindly consented to lecture to our Society on the subject at 
the Bradford Meeting. It is hoped, too, that the objects found in 
| the excavations will eventually be placed in the Society’s Museum. 
“Of other such work in the county, Mr. and Mrs. Cunnington 

0 2 


188 The Fifty-Sizth General Meeting. 


have continued the excavation of the curious camp at Knapp Hill, 
which they began last year. A full account of their work will 
appear in due time in the Magazine. Sir Charles Hobhouse has. 
also continued the work of uncovering the remains of the monastic 
Church at Monkton Farleigh. Largely in consequence of a resolu- 
tion passed during the Meeting of our Society at Salisbury last. 
year, the attention of the Society of Antiquaries has been drawn 
to the desirability of a systematic excavation of Old Sarum. The 
Committee has expressed the desire of our Society to further this 
important work, and to co-operate with the Society of Antiquaries. 
in every way. No definite statement can yet be made,! but ne- 
gotiations are at present proceeding between the Society of 
Antiquaries and the owners and occupier of the site, and these, 
if successful, may result in some preliminary work being begun 
there this autumn. The work of excavation, once started, will 
probably extend over many years. 

“The White Barrow at Tilshead.— It is a satisfaction to be able 
to report that this important Long Barrow has become the property 


of the National Trust, largely through the generosity of Mrs. 


Cunnington. 

“The attention of your Committee has been directed to the 
possible danger to ancient monuments from the acquisition of land 
by public authorities for those practical purposes for which land 


may now be acquired. They have every reason to hope that the 


County Council will respect the archeological interest of such 
land, and they trust they may reckon on the co-operation of other — 
public bodies and of the Members of our Society in this object. — 
Your Committee have been in communication with the Society of — 
Antiquaries with regard to the preservation of monuments on land 
acquired or to be acquired by the War Office on Salisbury Plain, — 
and they hope that no damage will be done by the military 
operations to the barrows and earthworks which are numerous in 
this area. 

“ Deaths of Members.—The death of the Rev. J. Silvester Davies 
removes a Member who, though not resident in the county, had 


1 See below, p. 190. 


The Report. 189 


_ deserved well of the Society for his arduous work in transcribing 
and editing the Tropenell Cartulary, published by the Society a 
year ago. Mr. G. E. Dartnell had also done good work for us in past 
years, and to Mr. Jerome Harrison the Society was indebted for the 
valuable “ Bibliography of Stonehenge and Avebury,” printed in 
1901. We have to regret the untimely death of Captain Ambrose 
Awdry, R.A., who was a Life Member, and took a keen interest in 
the Society. 

“The Musewm.—The excellent wall case provided from the 
Museum Maintenance Fund, allows of the adequate exhibition, for 
the first time in the new room, of the valuable collection of Roman 
pottery and other relics from Westbury, as well as of Roman objects 
from other sites. 

“The Society is indebted to Mr. Cunnington for the gift of a 
wali case in the Stourhead Room, and to the Rev. H. G. O. Kendall 
for kindly undertaking the arrangement of the collection of 
Paleolithic flint implements. We have to thank Mr. Walter Eales 
for many contributions of Wiltshire Lepidoptera to the Society’s 
collection during the last three years. 

“The Library has received a number of gifts during the year, the 


‘most important of which has been a second consignment of two 
‘hundred and forty-five old deeds connected with Wiltshire, 
from Mr. C. C. Bradford. Valuable gifts have also been received 
from Mr. A. Schomberg, Mr. H. W. and Miss Dartnell, and Mr. 
‘H Bevir. The Rev. E. H. Goddard has been appointed Librarian 
in the room of the Rev. E. J. Bodington, who has resigned. 

“The Museum Maintenance Fund,,which has again proved of the 
greatest service, is now supported by eighty annual subscribers of 
sums varying from 5s, to £2, and produces about £36 a year. It 
| is greatly to be desired that more Members should become sub- 
| seribers to this fund, so as to raise it to at least £50 a year. 

“ Wiltshire Parish Registers. The Committee regrets to report 
that the Wiltshire Parish Registers series may be discontinued, 
owing to the dearth of regular subscribers. This valuable work 
| has now been issued for some years by Messrs. Phillimore & Co., 
| of 124, Chancery Lane, W.C., at the price of 10s. 6d. per volume. 


190 The Fifty-Sizth General Meeting. 


The work of transcribing and editing this publication has been — 
almost entirely a labour of love, and the Committee suggests to 
Members of the Society and all who are interested in the records. 
of the county the desirability of supporting the work by subscribing 
regularly for the volumes as issued. At present the volumes have 
dealt only with the Marriage registers, but it is intended to include 
Baptisms and Burials if sufficient support should be obtained to: 
justify the continuance of the work. 

“The Magazine. Volume xxxv., with full index, was completed 
in the number for December, 1908, when the concluding part of 
the second volume of the Wiltshire “ Znquwisitiones Post Mortem,” 
with an index, was also issued to Members. This series will be 
continued at the same rate as in former years, by the issue of one 
part annually to Members. 


“ EDWARD H. GopDARD, Hon. 
“ HpWARD O. P. BouvERIE, {| Secs. 
“ June, 1909.” 


THE REV. F. H. MANLEY spoke strongly in favour of a larger 
support for the Wiltshire Parish Register series. He hoped that 
many who had not hitherto purchased the volumes would become | 
subscribers. Wiltshire would be failing in its duty if it did not 
support the work. MR. E. 0. P. BOUVERIE also dwelt on the | 
fact that the printing of the Parish Registers, instead of diminishing _ 
the demand for certified copies of entries, as it was sometimes said | 
it would, was found by experience to have actually increased that | 
demand. 


it was necessary for the Society to take some practical steps that 
day. At present the position was this:—An agreement had been 
drawn up between the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury, the 
Ecclesiastical Commissioners (who were also interested), and the 
Society of Antiquaries, which would allow the Society to carry out 
during the next few years such excavations on the site as they 
might deem advisable. In order to do that a very considerable sum | 
would be required, probably £300 a year for several years. That 


~The Annual General Meeting. 191 


sum could not be got in Wiltshire itself, but as the excavations at 

Old Sarum would to some extent take the place of those at 

Silchester—now completed—it was hoped that many of those 

who had subscribed to the former work would continue their 

subscriptions for Old Sarum. What the Wiltshire Archeological 

Society had to do that day was to appoint a Local Committee for 

the county—not necessarily Members of the Society—who should 

co-operate with the representatives appointed by the Dean and 

Chapter, and with the delegates of the Society of Antiquaries, in 
whose hands the actual carrying out of the work would be for the 
“most part left, in raising funds and in other ways helping on the 
work. If all went well the foundations of the Norman castle 
might be laid bare this September. 

The adoption of the Report was moved by MR. W. HEWARD 
BELL, F.S.A., and seconded by MR. R. STONE, the former dwelling 
on the fact that, in the long line of Presidents of the Society, none 
could be found more distinguished than the President for 1909, 
DR. BEDDOE. 

The Committee, with the addition of THE REV. F. H. MANLEY, 
as Local Secretary for the Malmesbury district, the Hon.Secretaries, 
Curator, and other Officers of the Society, were then duly re-ap- 
pointed, a special tribute being paid by MR. W. HEWARD BELL 
to the good work done at the Museum by MR. AND MRS. 
CUNNINGTON. 

THE REV. E. P. KNUBLEY then rose to move the appointment 
of the Local Committee for the Excavation of Old Sarum, as 
follows:—DR. J. BEDDOE, F.B.S. (President of the Wilts Arch. Soc.), 
| THE EARL OF PEMBROKE, LORD FITZMAURICEH, THE BISHOP 
| OF BRISTOL, SIR EH. TENNANT, BART., M.P., H. KE. MEDLICOTT: 
: W.HEWARD BELL,F.S.A., MRS. CUNNINGTON, E. O. P. BOUVERIE, 
| FS.A., DR. H. P. BLACKMORE, REV. W. SYMONDS, and COL. 
| HAWLEY, F.S.A.,1in addition to the three gentlemen who act as 

Local Secretaries of the Society of Antiquaries for the County of 


1 As Col. Hawley is one of the delegates appointed by the Society of 
| Antiquaries (the other two being Messrs. W. H. St. John Hope and Mill 
Stephenson, F.S.A., his place on the Local Committee is vacant. 


192 The Fifty-Sizth General Meeting. 


Wilts, who were also appointed on the Committee: —THE REY. 
G. H. ENGLEHEART, F.S.A.. H. BRAKSPEAR, F.8.A., and THE 
REV. E. H. GODDARD. The proposition was seconded by MR. B. 
STONE, and the Committee was appointed. 

During the General Meeting there had been a smart shundel_ 
shower, but it ceased in time to allow the company to proceed to the 
Parish Church, and though rain threatened during the rest of the 
afternoon it did not really interfere at all with the carrying out of the 
appointed programme. At thePARISH CHURCH, where about seventy 
Members and their friends assembled, MR. A. W. N. BURDER, F.S.A, 
read notes on the history and architecture of the building, as he 
did also at the adjoining SAXON CHURCH, which was the next 
point to be visited. ‘THE PRIORY,” was then visited, and by 
the kindness of MRS. COLLETT, the owner, the company were 
allowed to wander over the house, and see the various points of 
interest, the staircase, plaster ceilings, &c. Here DR. BEDDOE 
spoke on the history of the house, which was formerly known as 
“Methuens,” and was the home of the Methuen Family. It never 
had anything to do with any monastic institution, and the origin 
of its present name, “The Priory,” is to be found only in the 
caprice of a late occupier. 

From this point the company walked down over the TOWN 
BRIDGE noticing THE CHAPEL, afterwards a lock-up, corbelled | 
out from one of its piers,and on to the GREAT TITHE BARN, which’ 
was explained by Mr. Burder. After this a short walk across the | 
fields and over the ancient bridge lower down brought the party to | 
THE CHANTRY, where DR. AND MRS. BEDDOE most kindly f 
provided tea. Here the curious bath, or tank, in one of the base= 
ment rooms, as to the age of which nothing is known, was inspected. — 
After this a visit to THE HALL, where the owner, MR. MOULTON, _ 
shortly described the house and its history, brought the afternoon’s — 
programme to a close. Here again a storm fell conveniently ; 
whilst the Members were admiring the interior of the house. ! 

At THE ANNIVERSARY DINNER, which was held at 7.30 at 
the “Swan” Hotel, twenty-eight Members sat down, after which 
the party adjourned in much increased numbers to the Town Hall 


i 


Wednesday, Jwne 30th. (193 


opposite, where, when the proceedings of the CONVERSAZIONE 
_began, some seventy-five persons were present, who were greatly 
interested in the large LOCAL MUSEUM of all manner of curi- 
osities and antiquities which had been got together by the Local 
Committee, and which completely filled the smaller room at the 
Town Hall. This Museum was thrown open next day to the public 
“on payment of a nominal entrance fee, and was visited by a con- 
siderable number of people. 

The first paper of the evening was THE PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS, 
which will be found at a later page of this Magazine. This was 
followed by a paper by MISS DRYDEN, illustrated by a number 
of excellent lantern slides, on ‘‘ EMBLEMS OF SPORT ON SEPUL- 
CHRAL MONUMENTS.” The subject is a curious and interesting 
one, which has not previously been explored, and Miss Dryden 
dealt with it authoritatively. 

The proceedings were brought to a close by the President calling 
upon MR. B. H. CUNNINGTON, F.S.A. Scor., to say a few words 
on the excavation of a side.chamber in the long barrow at LANHILL, 
‘in Chippenham parish, which he had carried out a few days before. 
This took the place of the description of the places to be visited 
next day, these latter being sufficiently described already in the 
admirable Programme and Notes compiled by Mr. BURDER for the 
use of the Meeting. 

_ The music during the evening was provided by the kindness of 
THE MISSES APPLEGARTH. 


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30rTu. 


For the first time in the history of the Society, horse-drawn 
vehicles were dispensed with on its Excursions. Instead of the 
familiar breaks, two large motor busses had been chartered from 
Bath, and these, supplemented by a considerable number of private 

motors and a few carriages, conveyed the large party with much 
| less loss of time than usual, from one point to another. The only 
drawback was that those who rode on the outside of the public 


194 The Fifty-Sixth General Meeting. 


conveyances had rather an exciting time in dodging the branches 
of trees in some of the narrow lanes, where motor busses are as. 
yet a novelty. 

GREAT CHALFIELD was reached at 10 o’clock, and here an 
hour was allowed for the leisurely inspection of the charming 
group of buildings, THE CHURCH AND THE MANOR HOUSE. 
The latter has been for the last two or three years in the hands of 
MR. H. BRAKSPEAR, F.S.A., who is restoring the building in the © 
most careful and conservative fashion for its owner, MR. R. F. 
FULLER. The latter was present to receive the Society, and took 
every care that everything of interest should be seen. MR. 
‘BRAKSPEAR spoke on the history of the house and Church, and © 
called attention to the many points of interest in the former. 
Before leaving, MR. W. HEWARD BELL, in thanking Mr. Fuller 
on behalf of the Society, expressed the very great satisfaction that. 
all lovers of ancient buildings must feel in the fact that this house 
—one of the most valuable examples of the domestic architecture 
of its period to be found in England—should have, none too soon 
for its preservation, fallen into such excellent hands as Mr. Fuller’s 
and Mr. Brakspear’s. When the work is complete—and it is far 
from that at present—this beautiful building which has been 
occupied as a farmhouse for a long series of years, with its fine 
hall cut up into small rooms, and some of its most notable features 
in imminent danger of collapse, will once more take its rightful 
place amongst the residences of Wiltshire without any (Oss of its 
ancient characteristics. 

The procession of motors next made their way to the curious 
little wayside hospice of CHAPEL PLAISTER, where THE REV. 
E. H. GODDARD pointed out the features of the building,’ and 
then returned to SOUTH WRAXALL CHURCH, where the Vicar 
THE REV. J. H. ELLABY, gave some account of the building, 
with its interesting Long tombs and curious saddle-back roof to 
the tower. 

At SOUTH WRAXALL MANOR, where MR. E. RICHARDSON COX 


1 See full account, Wilts Arch. Mag., xxviii., 332. 


Wednesday, June 30th. 195 


‘had most generously invited the Members to lunch, the party 


numbered seventy-eight. Here the house was thrown open, and 
Members wandered over it as they would, luncheon was laid on the 
lawn, and the roses on the terrace, just at their best, gave an 
added charm to the wonderful old house. Two hours had been 
allowed for the stay here, and the time proved none too long, for 
the charm of the place was on all the party, and no more enjoyable 
hours than those have been spent by the Society on any of its. 
excursions. In thanking MR. RICHARDSON COX for his kindness 
and hospitality, MR. W. HEWARD BELL took occasion to express. 
the opinion that a house of this kind gained enormously in interest 
from the fact that it was again inhabited as a residence and filled 
with beautiful and fitting furniture, and that Mr. Richardson Cox, 
who had spent so much upon the place in recent years, had made 
as few alterations in the ancient structure as it was possible for 
anyone to make, in view of the necessities of a modern dwelling 
house. Certain of the modern alterations, such as the bow window 


beside the gatehouse, which had been much criticised, were not. 


due to Mr. Richardson Cox at all. Mr. Richardson Cox, in reply, 
said he had been accused of ruining the house; he left it to the 
judgment of the Society whether he had done so or not. The 
well-known antiquary, the Rev. J. C. Cox, LL.D., F.S.A., was to 


have addressed the party on the architecture of the house; he was, 


however, prevented by domestic bereavement from being present, 
and MR. A. W. N. BURDER, F.S.A., gave a short account of the 
building in his place. 

JAGGARDS HOUSE was the next place on the programme, and 
here, in the absence of MR.J.M. F. FULLER, M.P., his brother, 
MR. R. F. FULLER, again received the Members, and MR. BURDER 
said a few words on the history of the house, the chief attraction 
of the interior beinga panelled room with a stone mantelpiece, and 
the initials R. K. supposed to be those of Richard Kington, and the 
date 1657. In the grounds is a large square dovecot, with the pigeon 
holes, 700 or 800 in number, still extending down to the ground 
in the interior. The name “Jaggards” is said to be a corruption 
of the family name “ Jacquard.” 


196 The Fifty-Siath General Meeting. 


At DITTERIDGE CHURCH;! the next stopping place, THE REV. 
E. H. GODDARD pointed out the principal points of interest. 
Mr. E. W. Godwin, who described the building in 1857, regarded | 
the south door as being Early Norman work of the end of the 
11th century, perhaps civ. 1197, but it was stated that the Bishop 
of Bristol, during a recent visit to the Church, had inclined to the 
belief that it might be work of the days immediately preceding 
the Conquest, and that the heads on the side of the imposts might 
be those of Edward Confessor and Edith, his Queen- 

. From this point the party walked to the neighbouring CHENEY 
COURT, where tea had been most kindly provided for them by 
MR. AND MRS. GEORGE NORTHEY, the former of whom spoke 
shortly on the history of the house. The house, which commands 
a lovely view over the valley, is believed to have been built by the 
Speke family, who settled at Haselbury House in 1613, and were 
lords of the manor of Box. The Speke arms are on a chimney 

J piece on the ground floor, and those of Speke impaling Luttrell in 
a room above. The house until recently was divided between a 
residence and a farmhouse. It has now been again thrown into 
one. The old staircase has a “dog gate,” and there is a good late 
17th century chimneypiece in a room upstairs. 

On the way back to Bradford the journey was broken at 
WOOLLEY GRANGE, where, by the kindness of MR. AND MRS. 
P. K. STOTHERT, the picturesque front of the house and charming 
gardens filled with lovely roses and many other choice things to” 
rouse:a gardener’s envy and admiration, were inspected and en- 
joyed. So ended one of the most delightful days ever spent on 
the Society’s excursions. 

At the Evening Meeting when there was again a good attendance, 
some sixty-two being present, THE REV. E. H. GODDARD 
spoke shortly on ‘‘ THE BRONZE IMPLEMENTS OF WILTSHIRE,” ~ 
and was followed by H. ST. GEORGE GRAY, who read a paper on 
“THE AVEBURY EXCAVATIONS, 1908-9,” illustrated by a large 
series of excellent lantern slides, showing every stage of the work 


1 For full account see Wilts Arch. Magq., iv., 146. 


Thursday, July 31st. Noi 


carried out there during the last two years. The President having 
thanked Mr. Gray for his paper, THE REV. E. P. KNUBLEY 
proposed a vote of thanks to the Local Committee, and more 
especially to the Local Secretaries, MR. A. W. N. BURDER, F.S.A., 
and MR. TREVOR WHEELER, to whom the Society was very 
greatly indebted for the enormous amount of labour they had 
spent over the arrangements. Things throughout the Meeting had 
gone absolutely without a hitch of any kind, a result which could 
only be obtained by exceeding care and attention to detail on the 
part of those who made the arrangements. THE REV. H. H. MOGG 
having seconded, the vote of thanks was heartily accorded. 


THURSDAY, JULY Isr. 


_ Advantage was taken of the fact that the Society was meeting 
on the borders of the county and of the convenient - railway 
accommodation, to spend a day in seeing some of the less well 
known sights of BRISTOL. The Society was extremely fortunate in 
finding in MR. J. E. PRITCHARD, F.S.A., one who not only has 
the antiquities of Bristol at his fingers’ ends but was willing to 
give a large amount of time and trouble to the organising of an 
excursion for a Society which had no sort of claim upon him. 
Indeed it is safe to say that the Society has never been treated 
better in its own county than it was treated by Mr. Pritchard 
and those whose help he bespoke for it, when it invaded the foreign 
territory of Bristol. Three breaks met the train at Bristol at 10.4, 
and in them, between that hour and 5.28, when they brought the 
party back to the station again, owing to the very careful and 
exact way in which the route had been mapped out and timed, 
as much of the City of Bristol was seen as it was possible to see 
in one day. It was seen too, in comfort, without hurry or delay, 
and exactly according to the time table of the programme. Be- 
ginning with the Church of ST. MARY REDCLYFFE, which was 
described by DR. HARDY, and passing on by the curious old 
| HERMITAGE, in the Friend’s Burial Ground, and CANYNGES 
— the Council House was reached, where the magnificent 


i 


198 The Fifty-Siath General Meeting. 


series of state swords, maces, chains, badges, and the silver oar 
belonging to the City Corporation was most courteously exhibited 
and explained by the City Treasurer. Then followed lunch at the 
Royal Hotel,at which thirty Members were present. MR. BURDER 


took this opportunity of expressing the hearty thanks of the Society 
to MR. PRITCHARD for all he had done for it, and the REV. E. P. 


KNUBLEY said kind things about the work done during the year 


by THE REV. E. H. GODDARD, as Hon. Secretary and Editor of — 


the Magazine. The party then resumed its journeyings through 
the city, to RED LODGE, with its singularly unpromising exterior 


and its magnificent 16th century woodwork, and panelling, and ~ 
chimneypieces, and ceilings within; to the 13th century archway, ~ 
which forms the sole remnant of ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S HOSPITAL; © 
to ST. JOHN’S CHURCH and its crypt and fine Church plate ; to 
ST. PETER’S HOSPITAL, with its grand half-timbered front and 
splendid court room within, where MR. AND MRS. SIMPSON — 
most kindly entertained the party at tea; to the scanty 13th ¢ 
century remains of THE CASTLE, past the curious Norman front 
of ST. JAMES’S CHURCH, and several of the best remaining 
specimens of 17th century houses, once so numerous in the streets, — 
but now yearly becoming scarcer; and lastly to the TEMPLE — 
CHURCH, with its fine leaning tower, its 17th century woodwork, 
its fine iron screens of 1726, its 14th century brass candelabrum, 


and its fine Church plate. 


Altogether the Meeting has been a notable one, the weather on 


the two days of the Excursions was perfect, the arrangements on 
both days were perfect too, and everybody said good-bye, pleased 
with themselves and with things in general, and hoping that next 
year’s Meeting may be as successful as that of Bradford-on-Avon 
in 1909 has certainly been. 


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199 


“JAVELINS” AND “JAVELIN MEN.” 


By B. Howarp Cunnineton, F.S.A. Scor. 


In the Museum of the Wilts Archeological and Natural History 
Society at Devizes is to be seen a collection of javelins—sixteen 
in number—the use of which in the early part and middle of the 

‘nineteenth century is almost forgotten. These javelins vary in 
“length from four feet four inches to six feet ten inches in length, 
and comprise an iron leaf-shaped lance head about eight and a 
half inches long mounted on an ovoid knob of wood four and a 
half inches in length into which wooden staves or handles are 
inserted. The ovoid knobs are surrounded at their base with a 
heavy twisted fringe of red tassels. The staves or handles are 
painted light green and blue. 

These javelins were carried by “ javelin men” who were dressed 
in uniform and paid by the High Sheriff to act as a body guard 
or escort to the judges of assizes as they passed through the 
streets of the town. 

I have not been able to find out when javelin men were first 
instituted or their origin, but in Charles IL.’s reign an act was 
passed relieving the High Sheriff of the necessity of supplying 
more than forty, and Mr. Darby Griffith, a former member of 
Parliament for Devizes, made many attempts to get a Bill 
passed to do away with them altogether. It was not however 
until the passing of the Police Acts, about 1859, that he saw 
his chance of getting this done, when he got a clause 
inserted, authorising the High Sheriffs to have the services of the 
constables to act as escort and so relieve them of the heavy 
_ expense of having to equip and furnish javelin men at their own 

cost. This meant a great saving, as the High Sheriff had not only 
_ to clothe them in uniform and pay them at the rate of five 


200 “ Javelins” and “Javelin Men.” 


shillings a day, but he had also to maintain them during the 
Assizes and pay the cost of conveying them from Devizes to the 
towns where the Assizes were held and back again when they 
were over. 

There are still a few persons living in Devizes who can 
remember the Javelin men, and they tell me it was an imposing 
sight when the judge in the High Sheriff's coach proceeded from 
the judge’s house in Sidmouth Street (aow known as Handel 
House) to the Assize Courts escorted by Captain Birch some 
yards in front of the coach and just behind him were H. George: 
trumpeter, on one side, and G. Andrews, trumpeter, on the other 
side. Then came the High Sheriff's coach, and equally divided— 
eight on each side of it were— 

K. Rutter, javelin man (sexton of St. Mary’s Church. 


toc donmaer , (sexton of St. James’s Church). 
G. Cole ° , (carpenter). 
F. Bristowe _,, % x 


W. Rutter ” ” ” 
Jas. Mullings,, , (basket maker) 


John Mullings f A - 

J. Coleman ,, » (bootmaker). 

J. Coleman _,, , (dairyman). 

G. Fowles __,, , (gardener). 

T. Fennel __,, = - 

T. Hunter __,, " a 

J. Long » . » (landlord of the Rising Sun Inn). 
J. Dyke 54 , (sawyer). 

G. Odey 55 Af > 

J. Noyes . , (bootmaker). 


The above are the names and occupations of the last javelin 
men in Devizes; and of the whole number—as far as I can 
ascertain—only one is now (March, 1909,) alive, viz., EH. Rutter, 
who, aged 82, is living at Oare.t 


1 Since the above was written it has been discovered that E. Rutter has 
removed to Wootton Rivers; also that Jas. Mullings, now living in Devizes 
(August, 1909), has acted as deputy for his father and uncle, when the latter 


were unable to attend. 


By B. Howard Cunnington, FS.A. Scot. *, 201 


_ They were the javelin men when Mr. R. P. Nisbet, of South- 
broom House, Devizes, was High Sheriff. 

There existed a sort of “ High Sheriff's” Society, composed of 
gentlemen of the county who were likely to be called upon to fill 
the office, each member of which subscribed to a fund to keep up 
the uniform, javelins, &c., which the members of the society had 
fhe use of in turn, as they were called upon to take office. 

Mr. B. P. Nisbet, however, did not belong to this society, so 
when he was pricked for High Sheriff he had to purchase all the 
ecessaries for the office. His javelin men wore drab trousers and 
oat, with red waistcoats, and high silk hats with a gold band 
round them. 

_ At the end of his year of office the uniforms, &c., were handed 
ack to him and for a long time were hung in the hall at South- 
broom House. 

When Mr. Watson Taylor was High Sheriff the men were 
ressed in plum coloured clothes, with silver buttons engraved 
ith his crest and a silver band round the hat. 

The javelin men were appointed for life or until unable to carry 
at the duties, and when a vacancy occurred there was always a 
e number of applicants eager to fill the post, and the lucky 
ian who got the appointment was envied by all his friends. 

In Hogarth’s pictures of the “ Idle and Industrious Apprentices,” 
homas Idle is to be seen escorted to the gallows by a band of 
aounted javelin men. 


VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXII. P 


PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS sy DR. J, BEDDOE, LL.D., FR.S- 
AT THE BRADFORD-ON-AVON MEETING, JUNE 29th, 1909. 


It is my first duty to return hearty thanks to the Society for 
my election to be their President, all the more as J do not belong 
to the county by birth or descent. | 

It is indeed no mean connty over which, in the archeological 
point of view, I am called on to preside. The Society has another 
very important side, that of Natural History, which in some 
counties, for example among our neighbours of Gloucestershire: 
and Bristol, claims the allegiance of flourishing Societies devoted 
to it alone. In this county, however, Geology and Zoology may 
perhaps be said to take a subordinate position, not that they have 
little importance, but that Archeology has more. Wiltshire, 
indeed, falls into the south eastern and eastern division of England 
the division which lies east of a line drawn from Scarborough 
through Nottimgham and Warwick to Bridport, a division which 
includes no rocks older than the new red or blue lias, no igneous 
rocks with the exception of Charnwood Forest, nothing that we cat 
call a mountain or a waterfall, and no hill that rises over 1000ft. 
with the solitary exception of Inkpen Beacon, which is eccentrie 
only to the extent of 11ft., a division which, roughly speaking, i 
Saxon, agricultural, coalless, the home of the nightingale, and the 
cradle of the Anglo-Saxon race and power. These characteristics 
together with remoteness from the sea, somewhat lessen the scop 
of Wiltshire Natural History. 

But in archeological material we distinctly shine. We may no 
compare with Yorkshire in the matter of ruined abbeys, nor wit: 
Norfolk and Somerset in that of churches; nor can Wiltshire 0 
any other county be mentioned with Northumberland when Romai 
antiquities are in question: nothing can compete with tha 
wonderful wall. And in number of interesting historical sites w 
cannot claim any very high position, though we are not deficien 

in that respect, as I will note presently. But it is when we trav: 


Presidential Address by Dr. J. Beddoe, LL.D. FRS. 203 


beyond history into the dusk of time that we rank highest. My 
old friend Sir Daniel Wilson, Principal of the University of 
Toronto, wrote an excellent book on the Pre-historic Annals of 
Scotland. Well! words change their significance woundily with 
lapse of time and change of conditions. A journal should mean 
a daily thing, but some journals that I know are published twice 
a year. However, annals relate to known years; and I thought 
my friend’s book should have been called the Pre-annalic History 
oi Scotland. And it is in pre-annalic history that we especially 
shine, the kind of history in which, if a man attempts to date an 
‘object within 200 years, we begin to distrust him as too precise. 
Possibly a comparison of Wiltshire with another single county 
‘may be more interesting and instructive ; and I will take Somerset 
our western neighbour—undoubtedly one of the foremost of 
English counties in several respects. 

i Somerset, with its long stretch of sea and estuary coast, its wide 
marsh land, its cliffs, mountains, and caves, and its greater 
Varieties of climate, is, certainly, a better field for zoologists, 


Dotanists, and geologists. It has some remarkably fine medieval 
and Tudor houses, such as Sutton Court, Montacute, and Barrington ; 
but against these we have Littlecote and Stockton, as well as two 
fine and almost uniqué specimens in their several ways, which 
We propose to show you: one in fact, our Bradford Hall, you 
have already seen, the other, Wraxall, you will see to-morrow. 
Tongleat, the finest of all, is common to both counties. In 
Churches we must yield the palm: Salisbury and Wells can hardly 
be compared ; but few, I think would not rate Salisbury as high as 
the second class, that which immediately follows York and Lincoln 
Minsters. It is by the number and beauty of its country Churches, 
and especially of their towers, that Somerset deserves the palm ; 
for the fine Churches of Wiltshire seem to be almost confined to 
the towns, and their towers are not a great feature. Of the few 
noticeable ones that I can recollect, three, those of Colerne, West- 
wood and Stourton, are actually on the Somerset border. The 
small group of saddleback towers within the ancient parish of 
‘Bradford is of some interest. Part of our Western border is 
ee, 


204 Presidential Address by Dr. J. Beddoe, LL.D., PBS. 


a distinct ethnological frontier, north-eastern Somerset, a rough 
hilly, difficult country, having retained a larger share of the 
pre-Saxon element; but Somerset itself might be divided into 
several ethnological districts. Whether racial differences have 
had anything to do with the facts, I will not undertake to 
say; but Somerset has a more military history than Wiltshire. 
The manly old game of backsword used to be played in both 
counties; and sometimes, I believe, contests took place between 
representatives of the two, as nowadays happens with cricket; 
but I have never, heard whether either county could fairly claim 
superiority. But the small and abortive rising of Penruddocke 
and Grove and their cavaliers, and the insurrection of the 
Commons which led to the murder of Bishop Ayscough, are the only 
indications of combativeness in the Wiltshiremen that I recollect. 
King Arthur seems to have been born, like Homer, in a good many 
places; but his connection with Somerset is hardly deniable, an 
something of his fighting spirit seems to have remained there, 
They of Wilts ran away when the Danes seized Chippenham, an 
it was the men of Somerset who, when Alfred found his cake wai 
ready, followed him to his victory over Guthrum. 

Wiltshire seems to have acted like Issachar during the Norman 
Conquest; and perhaps that was the cause of so many Saxo: 
proprietors retaining their lands at the time of the Domesda 
Survey. But Somerset men struggled manfully against the in 
vaders at Montacute, and also, it would almost seem, against th 
Irish invasion led by the sons of Harold. They were active 0 
both sides, and against both sides as clubmen, in the war of th 
Commonwealth; there was some stiff fighting at that time a 
Roundway Down and elsewere, but it is not clear to me that th 
natives took much part in it. I have mentioned Penruddocke an 
Grove, Wiltshiremen who died bravely for their King; but late 
and on the other side, we come to the last sanguinary episode i 
Southern England, in which Somerset and the west country dre 
the sword, and paid the horrible penalty, and curiously enoug 
at Philip’s Norton, touched but did not transgress the count; 
boundary. 


Presidential Address by Dr. J. Beddoe, LL.D., FRS. 205 


_ Later still, the Seventy-Ninth Regiment, whose heroic deeds 
were commemorated by Sir William Draper in the cenotaph on 
Clifton Down, was one recruited in Somerset. 

In geology, of course, the difference between these two adjacent 
shires is remarkable: it is that of east and west, of upper and 
lower, of younger and older. The oolitic beds, it is true, are to 
some extent common; the semi-mythical stronghold of Cadbury 
occupies an oolitic bluff; and we here in Bradford derive our 
water from oolitic beds, and possess in the Bradford Clay a 
formation of considerable interest, though perhaps we ought rather 
to be ashamed than proud of it, seing that an eminent geologist 
who visited the town to explore it, told me he could not find a 
native who knew where it was. 

But it is largely to our geological structure that we owe those 
possessions which, more than anything else, are a subject of re- 
joicing and render the county famous. It is to the great extent 
of our chalk downs, and to the presence of sarsen stones thereon, 
that we may ascribe probably the frequency and the preservation 
of our barrows, and the existence of our rude stone monuments, 
and, not to neglect a small item, that of the Westbury White Horse, 
conspicuous to the onlooker from so many parts of this town and 


neighbourhood. 

' Our barrows, long and round, have given a field for labour to 
generations of explorers, from Sir Richard Colt Hoare, through 
Thurnam to Mrs. Cunnington; no earthworks on this side of the 
Atlantic, I believe, except perhaps Maiden Castle, in Dorset, can 
at all vie with Old Sarum and Silbury Hill; the Avebury Stones, 
pitifully wasted as they are, have, I suppose, hardly a parallel out 
of Brittany; and Stonehenge is absolutely unique. 

The value of these possessions is highly appreciated by many of 
us, but certainly not by all. Seventy thousand pounds are about 
to be paid for a single example of Holbein’s works; but our 
Government considered Stonehenge over-rated at the price of fifty 
thousand. I should like here to repeat that, in my opinion, much 
gratitude is due to Sir Edmund Antrobus for the protection he 
affords to this really invaluable relic of antiquity. 


206 Presidential Address by Dr. J. Beddoe, LL.D., F.RS. 


In olden days, and in some cases almost into our own times, 
superstitious notions reinforced the spirit of conservatism with 
respect to many prehistoric remains. But superstition may, and 
usually does, decay before enlightened respect for antiquity is 
developed; and the hiatus is occupied by sordid greed and brutal 
mischief, or, with almost equally baneful results, by well-meaning 
ignorance or half-knowledge. Perhaps nearly as much destruction 
of valuable historical and antiquarian material is going on in our 
own day, as was perpetrated at any earlier date. The practical 
man is rampant in his selfish and wicked way; the clerical 
restorer is unable to see things from any point of view but 
his own ; the engineer positively revels in ugliness. 

Half-culture cost a worthy man needless expense and trouble 
when he replaced the original animal at Westbury by the present 
well-formed horse; but fortunately we have a representation of 
the old one. Even as it is, Topinard, the first of French anthro- 
pologists, told me it was worth coming from Paris to see it. 

Sheer Philistinism led the Bristolians to give away their beautiful 
cross to the Hoare family, who rightly appreciated it, and whos 
grounds at Stourton it still adorns. Greed, destined to well 
deserved disappointment, led the Corporation of Bristol to clea 
away that beautiful tower of St. Werburgh’s from Clare Street. 
Coupled with ignorance, it would have broken up for road meta 
or otherwise destroyed the Draper Monuments at Clifton, had no 
a rescuer chanced to pass by at the very critical moment. 

Canon Rawnsley is not ubiquitous, nor is Lord Avebury omnipo 
tent, nor are those admirable Societies which have been organize 
for the protection and preservation of ancient monuments nearl 
so wealthy or powerful as one could wish them to be. Beaut 
antiquity, an illustrious history, could not save Crosby Hall; an 
there is no treasure of the kind which can be considered absolutel; 
safe, until it has been put under the protection of the nation, 0 
of some public body of a national character. 


207 


THE NORMAN TYMPANUM OF LITTLE LANGFORD 
CHURCH. 


By J. U. Powe 1. 


AN obiter dictum of the Editor of this Magazine, that perhaps 
the uncommon subject on the Tympanum of the Norman south 
door of Little Langford Church might be regarded as a represen- 
tation of St. Aldhelm, has suggested this enquiry. This Church 
which stands a few yards north of the railway, half-way between 
Wylye and Wishford, attracts the eye, as one passes it in the train, 
from its symmetrical aud spick-and-span appearance ; for the 
nave, chancel, and south chapel appear to be approximately equal 
in size, and the chessboard arrangement of stone and flint, which 
is a characteristic of the old domestic buildings of the neighbour- 
hood, give an impression of smart and trim work, The eye can 
just catch sight of a Norman south doorway in the nave with a 
earved tympanum, although of course it cannot detect the details. 
_ This Tympanum is illustrated in Hoare’s Modern Wilts, Hun- 
dred of Branch and Dole, p.19, and in C. E. Keyser’s Norman 
Tympana, im a clear full page photograph, No. 148, and described 
on p. lxxiv. The most recent account of the Church is by Mr. C. 
E. Ponting (W.A.M, xxxv., 387, June 1908) with an excellent 
photograph of the tympanum. It is probable that the good con- 
dition of the carving is partly due to the fortunate circumstance 
of the building of a south transept chapel, which has protected it 
considerably from the south-west rains. The tympanum in Hoare’s 
illustration is not complete, because the right hand part of the arch 
was blocked up at the time when he wrote. Mr. Keyser describes 
it as containing “ a hunting scene on the lintel; a tree with a bird 
at the top of each of the three branches; and a figure of an 
ecclesiastic vested, holding a pastoral staff, and in an attitude of 
Benediction. As this Church is also dedicated to St. Nicholas, it 


208 The Norman Tympanum of Inttle Langford Church. 


is fair to assume that this saint is here designated.” But in 
Archeologia xlvii., 176, for 1882, he gives an additional, but per- 


haps mistaken, detail which I do not press into the argument: 
“The left hand holds a pastoral staff whence a branch has sprouted.” 

The Editor of this Magazine suggested a different interpretation ; 
namely, that here is represented the story of Aldhelm, whose staff 
took root while he preached, and “burgeoned in his band with 
ashleaves.” 

The words in William of Malmesbury are: Gesta Pontif. Bk. V. 
230 (Rolls Series 52). 


‘ Quae res ammonuit ut quod fama de Biscepes truue jactitant non 
tacerem. Villa est in valle, ad quam praedicationis sollicitudinem 
expleturus venisse dicitur. Dum sermonem sereret in plebem, forte 
baculum fraxineum quo nitebatur terrae fixisse. Illum interim per Dei 
virtutem miram in magnitudinem excrevisse, suco animatum, cortice 
indutum, foliorum pubem et frondium decorem emisisse. Pontificem, 
qui verbo intenderet, clamore populi ammonitum respexisse, adoratoque 
miraculo, deo munus ibidem reliquisse ; ex primae arboris pulla multas 
pullulasse fraxinos; adeo ut, sicut dixi, villa illa vulgo Ad Episcopi 
Arbores nuncupetur.”’ 


Bishopstrow is about 12 miles distant. For further criticism 
of the story see W.A.M., xxxiii., 116. j 

Let us first dispose of St. Nicholas. The only ground for assum- 
ing the central figure to be St. Nicholas is, that the Church is 
dedicated to him. But there is nothing narrated in his fabulous 
life which would account for the birds in the tree and the boar- 
hunt. We must not however press this too far; for though the 
ecclesiastic and the tree may be connected, the boar-hunt may be 
a separate subject. 

Now to turn to the subject of thecarving. There are six extant 
examples of hunting-scenes on Tympana(Keyser’s VormanTympana 
Introd. xlii.). A boar-hunt is figured at Tutbury (Staffs.), Clifton 
Hampden(Oxon.), has a very good example.t At Ribbesford(Wore.) 
an archer appears to be shooting a monster which had come out of 
the Severn and devastated the forest of Wyre; the carving at 
Lostwithiel (Cornwall) appears to have a hawking scene, and 


1For an account of it, see Proceedings and Excursions of the Oxford 
Architectural and Historical Society, Vol. V., New Series, p. 278. 


By J. U. Poweil. 209 


_there are other examples. Hunting-scenes often occur on early 
fonts (Cox, English Church Furniture, p. 193), as at Lostwithiel. 
Perhaps here indeed at Little Langford we may find a not inap- 
propriate local touch, for there were wild boars in Grovely even at 
a later date (W.A.M., xxxv., p. 297); and we may compare the 
Wishford legend (W.A.M., xxxv., p. 310), which was attached to 
the monument of Sir Richard Grobham in Wishford Church, how 
“he slew in Grovely Woods a wild boar which was a terror of all 
the neighbourhood.” 

Again, the subject of a tree is common; twenty-seven examples 
are given, and this is generally thought to represent the Tree of 
Spiritual Knowledge (see Keyser, xxxiv.) ; indeed, we need not go 
far to look for an illustration, for the Tympanum on the Norman 
south door of Knook, a few miles off, has a lion (probably) and a 
dragon feeding ona tree. This would appear to be an elaboration 
of the simple tree-design (Keyser, Introd. xxxv.), e.g., at Lullington, 
Somerset. 

Birds in trees are found at Lower Swell (Glos.) (Romilly Allen 
Christian Symbolism, 387), and at Stoke-sub-Hamdon (Som.) is a 
carving which is rather like ours, a tree in the centre, with three 
large birds, probably doves, feeding among the branches ; below 
is an archer aiming an arrow ata lion. Fanciful interpretations 
are given of the subject of the birds in these trees, see Romilly 
Allen Christian Symbolism, 248, 255. Lastly, the figure of an 
ecclesiastic holding a pastoral staff occurs five times (R. Allen, 
284). 

Dr. A. Guest speaks of the Tympanum thus (Journal of the 
Brit. Arch. Assoc., Vol. vi. (1851), p. 83)? :— 

After describing the “rude lattice-work with three pellets in 
each part of the quarry,” and “above the Bishop’s head the 
remains of what no doubt was a canopy,” he proceeds :— 


“The other stone has carved on it a figure, something like an anchor, 
and upon the shaft, as well as on the flukes, three birds are perched. 
Tt is evidently allegorical, and may represent the Trinity, as the anchor 
of Christian Faith.” 


'The cut is inaccurate, as the pastoral staff is turned the wrong way. 


210 The Norman Tympanum of Little Langford Church. 


He concludes after speaking of the boar-hunt :— 


“The whole group may not inappropriately represent the Church 
and the power of evil.” 

Anyone who was in an allegorical vein might add that the pel- 
lets were a happy illustration of the grain of mustard-seed in the | 
Parable, “ which becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come 
and lodge in the branches thereof.” 

But the lattice with pellets is really an instance of a type of 
ornament which appears at Great Rollright (Oxon) and St. Nicholas, 
Gloucester ; compare also the example at Leckhampstead. They 
are all figured in Keyser. 

The interpretation for which I would argue is this: the boar- 
hunt is a scene by itself, and the ecclesiastic and the tree refer to 
the story of St. Aldhelm. Now, is there any special reason why ~ 
Aldhelm, more than anybody else, should be represented here ? 
The neighbourhood of the Plain is rich in traces of early work ; 
for instance, the arcade at Enford (about 1130,1 or a little earlier), 
the Tympanum at Knook (probably between 1120 and 1150), the 
fine Arcade at Stapleford, about 1160, Longbridge Deverel (about 
the same date as Enford), Bulford, about 1130 (W.A.IL, xxxi., 
69), in all of which we may see the influence of the great Norman 
builder Roger, Bishop of Salisbury, 1102—1139, and not of any 
one earlier. But the probability of earlier Norman work than 
this is strong in the case of Codford St. Mary, Codford St. Peter, © 
Imber, and Netheravon. Mr. Ponting has not yet dated the 
Norman work at the neighbouring Churches of Berwick St. James 
and Winterbourne Stoke. To turn to the church under discussion, 
although Mr. Keyser (op. cit.) pronounces the arch-mouldings to 
be certainly not of early Norman character, Mr. Ponting, whom I 
have followed in the examples above, tells me that he would class 
this doorway among distinctly early Norman examples, and he is 
quite prepared to allow it as early a date as the lifetime of 
Osmund. 


1 Mr. C. E. Ponting gives these dates in various numbers of W.A.M., see 
Index sub voce. The facts about Little Langford he has communicated to me, 


By J. U. Powell. 2h 


Now Osmund, 1078—1099, the most eminent Bishop of Salis- 
bury in Norman times, who built Old Sarum Cathedral, was clearly 
a great admirer of St. Aldhelm (see Registrwm Sancti Osmundi, 11., 
Introd. p. xxxi., by the Rev. W. H.R. Jones). It was he who 
translated Aldhelm’s remains to a shrine at Malmesbury, and 
obtained one of his bones for a reliquary at Salisbury, and helped 
Archbishop Lanfranc to obtain his canonisation. What is more 
likely, then, than that in Little Langford Church we find an 
illustration of the influence of Osmund, and another trace of the 
interest which he felt in Aldhelm ? 

Wiltshire is not very rich in folk-lore, and perhaps one may be 
pardoned for giving the local legend (Dr. Guest, Jowrnal of the 
Brit. Arch. Assoc., vi. (1851), p. 85) :— 

“‘A fair and noble lady held vast possessions in the county, and 
claimed in a spirit of avarice what did not strictly belong to her, namely, 
a large portion of the Forest of Grovely. One day she went to the wood, 
and gathered some nuts, in one of which she found a maggot of unusual 
size, and in a fit of woman’s caprice took it home and nursed it with 
such care, that it grew to an enormous magnitude, but requited the lady’s 
kindness by biting her finger so severely as to cause her death. The 


broken canopy they take for the maggot, the bishop for the lady, the 
pellets for the nuts, and the birds and anchor for Grovely wood.” 


The Rev. F. W. Macdonald tells the conelusion which brings in 
the boar-hunt :— 

“ The beast ate her, and the inhabitants came with dogs and killed 
the beast.” 

There is, perhaps, another representation of Aldhelm which 
one may still see. In Waltshire Notes and Queries, No. 49, 
p. 12, are figured two Malmesbury Abbey seals, the first, that of 
Walter Camme,appointed Abbot in 1360,and the second is probably 
that in general use in the monastery. They are taken from Dr. 
Birch’s Catalogue of Seals in the British Musewm. His description 
is :—“ Pointed Oval, the Abbot mitred, standing on a carved corbel, 
lifting up the r. h. in benediction; in the |. h. a pastoral staff 
{ ? turned inwards, denoting jurisdiction within the monastery). 
In the field on either side, a small niche, with trefoiled arch con- 
taining a head, probably that of St. Aldhelm on the 1., of St. Mary 


212 The Norman Tympanum of Little Langford Church. 


on ther. [The legend is] Hoc: Aldelmus: ago: quod presens: — 
signat: imago.” 

I know nothing about seals, but it is odd, that, if the central 
figure is that of any other abbot than Aldhelm, that the legend — 
should run “Hoc Aldelmus ago.” Does it not rather point to the 
central figure being Aldhelm? If so, the small head at the left of 
the seal may represent Maildubh, the founder. It is a slight con- — 
firmation of this, that the sma// head on the left of the seal is not 
mitred. Now Maildubh was rather a hermit than an abbot,and that 
Aldhelm was made abbot by the Bishop of the Diocese, Leutherius, 
is stated by William of Malmesbury (Bishop of Bristol,S¢. Aldhelm, 
p. 76). ; 


213 


THE SOCIETY’S MSS., 


(QUIDHAMPTON. 


(Continued from p. 124.) 


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1 June Jacobus Dei gratia Anglie Scocie Francie et Hibernie rex 
1603 fidei defensor &&. Omnibus ad quos presentes littere nostre 


pervenerint salutem Sciatis quod inter placita terre irrotulata 
apud Westmonasterium coram Edmundo Anderson milite et sociis suis 
justiciariis nostris de Banco de termino Pasche [11 May—6 June] anno 
regni nostri Anglie Francie et Hibernie primo et Scocie tricesimo sexto 
rotulo xiij° continetur sic Wiltes’ ss. Robertus Welles generosus et 
Ricardus Constable generosus in propriis personis suis petunt versus 
Ricardum Spenser generosum manerium de Quidhampton cum perti- 
nenciis ac duo mesuagia centum et quadraginta acras terre sexaginta 
acras prati centum acras pasture quatuor acras bosci et decem acras 
jampnorum et bruere cum pertinenciis in Hlingdon Wroughton Saltrop et 
Quidhampton ut jus et hereditatem suam Ht in que idem Ricardus 
Spenser non habet ingressum nisi post disseisinam quam Hugo Hunt 
inde injuste et sine judicio fecit prefatis Roberto et Ricardo Constable 
infra triginta annos &c. Et unde dicunt quod ipsimet fuerunt seisiti de 
Manerio et tenementis predictis cum pertinenciis in dominico suo ut de 
feodo et jure tempore pacis tempore domini regis nune capiendo inde 
explecias ad valenciam &c. Etin que &. Et inde producunt sectam 
&c. Ht predictus Ricardus Spencer in propria persona sua venit et 
defendit jus suum quando &c. et vocat inde ad warantiam Willelmum 
Brokett generosum et Saram uxorem ejus qui presentes sunt hic in curia 
in propriis personis suis et gratis manerium et tenementa predicta cum 
pertinenciis ei warantizant Ht super hoc predicti Robertus et Ricardus 
Constable petunt versus ipsos Willelmum et Saram tenentes per war- 
antiam suam manerium et tenementa predicta cum pertinentiis in forma 
predicta Et unde dicunt quod ipsimet fuerunt seisiti de manerio et 
tenementis predictis cum pertinenciis in dominio suo ut de feodo et jure 
tempore pacis tempore domini regis nunc capiendo inde explecias ad 
valenciam &c. Ht in que &c. Et inde producunt sectam &e. Et 
predicti Willelmus et Sara per warantiam suam defendunt jus suum 
quando &. Et ulterius vocant inde ad warantiam Ricardum Humfrey 
qui similiter presens est hic in curia in propria persona sua Et gratis 
manerium et tenementa predicta eis warantizat Hit super hoc predicti 
Robertus et Ricardus Constable petunt versus ipsum Ricardum Humfrey 
tenentem per warantiam suam manerium et tenementa predicta cum 
pertinenciis in forma predicta &c. Ht unde dicunt quod ipsimet fuerunt 
Seisiti de manerio et tenementis predictis cum pertinenciis in dominico 


214 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


suo ut de feodo et jure tempore pacis tempore domini regis nunc capiendo 
inde explecias ad valentiam &¢. Ht in que &c. Et inde producunt 
sectam &e. Ht predictus Ricardus Humfrey tenens per warantiam suam 
defendit jus suum quando &c. Et dicit quo predictus Hugo non disseisivit 
prefatum Robertum et Ricardum Constable de manerio et tenementis 
predictis cum pertinenciis prout iidem Robertus et Ricardus per breve 
et narracionem sua predicta superius supponunt Ht de hoc ponit se 
super patriam &c. Ht predicti Robertus et Ricardus Constable petunt 
licenciam inde interloguendi Et habent &. Ht postea iidem Robertus 
et Ricardus Constable reveniunt hic in curiam eodem termino in propriis 
personis suis Et predictus Ricardus Humfrey licet solempniter exactus 
non revenit set in comtemptu curie recessit Ht defaltam facit Ideo 
consideratum est quod predicti Robertus et Ricardus Constable recuperent 
seisinam suam versus prefatum Ricardum Spenser de manerio et tene- 
mentis predictis cum pertinenciis Et quod idem Ricardus habeat de ~ 
terra predictorum Willelmi et Sare ad valenciam &e. Ht quod iidem 
Willelmus et Sara ulterius habeant de terra predicti Ricardi Humfrey 
ad valenciam &c. Ht idem Ricardus in misericordia &. Ht super 
hoe predicti Robertus et Ricardus Constable petunt breve domini 
regis vicecomiti comitatus predicti dirigendum de habere faciendo eis 
plenariam seisinam de manerio et tenementis predictis cum pertinenciis 
Et eis conceditur retornabile hic in crastino sancte Trinitatis &e. Que 
omnia et singula ad requisicionem predictorum Roberti et Ricardi © 
Constable tenore presentium duximus exemplificanda. In cujus rei 

testimonium sigillum nostrum ad brevia in Banco predicto sigillanda ~ 
deputatum presentibus apponi fecimus. Teste Edmundo Anderson 
apud Westmonasterium primo die Junii anno regni nostri Anglie Francie 


et Hibernie primo et Scocie tricesimo sexto 
BROWNLOWE. 


Fragment of seal of the Common Pleas. 
No. 112. 


It appears by the foregoing documents that in May,1603, Richard 
Spenser acquired the manor of Quidhampton in fee. He had 
previously, in 1600, purchased certain lands convenient to be held 
with it, and which have, ever since, been so held, as appears by 
the documents immediately following. 


CANCOURT FIELDS. 

By indenture, 31 Aug., 21 Elizabeth [1586], John Weare alias 
Browne, and Thomas Weare alias Browne, his son, sold the lands, 
as under, to Anthony Diston. The original indenture was not 
forthcoming at the time of the making of the “ Abstract”: that 
there was such an indenture executed appears by a recital in the 
document last below of this series. Diston having purchased the 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 215 


.* 
lands in question on 3lst Aug. 1586, immediately afterwards, 
viz., 2nd Oct. in the same year, demised them, as appears by the 
recital in the document first below, to the said John Weare alias 
Browne, for the term of forty-one years at 12/, rent. In March, 
1599—1600 John Weare alias Browne, assigned the years yet to 
come of this lease to Richard Spenser, who in October following 
bought the fee of the said Anthony Diston, subject to a grant of 
the premises by Diston, for the lives of himself and his wife, to 
Digges and otliers, as appears by the documents which follow :— 


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4 March, To all Christien People to whom this present wrytinge 
1599—1600. shall come John Weare alias Browne of Cancourte within the 
parishe of Lyddiard Treigoze in the Countye of Wiltes yeoman 

sende greeatinge in our Lorde God euerlastinge That whereas Anthony 
Diston ofMarleboroughe in theCountye of Wiltes ffishemonger by indenture 
bearinge date the seconde daye of October in the xxviij™ yere of the raign 
of our moste gracious soueraign ladye Hlizabethe the Queenes maiestie 
that nowe is [1586], for the consideracions therein expressed demysed 
graunted and to ffarme dyd lett and sett vnto the said John Weare alias 
Browne his executors and assignes all those his three seuerall fildes or 
groundes of errable and pasture as they are nowe enclosed comonly called 
or knowen by the seuerall names of the Overfildes and the Crofte con- 
teyninge by estymacion threeschore and ffoure acres of grounde be yt 
more or lesse To haue and to holde the saide three seuerall groundes 
vnto the said John Weare a/ias Browne his executors and assignés ffrom 
the feaste of Saincte Michaell tharchaungell laste paste before the date 
of the said indenture vnto the ffull ende and terme of ffortye and one 
yeres ffrom thens next ensuenge and fully to be completed and ended 
Yeldinge and payenge therefore yerely duringe the said terme vnto the 
saide Anthony Diston his heires and assignes at the nowe dwellinge 
howse of the same Anthony beinge in Marlebroughe aforesaide the 
somme of twelve poundes of good and laufull money of England on the 
feaste dayes of thanunciacion of the Virgin Marye and Sainct Michaell 
or within the space of fyftene dayes next after euery of the same 
feaste dayes by even porcions to be payde, as in and by the same 
Indenture emonges other the couenauntes therein conteyned the 
same more at large appeerethe Knowe ye methe said John Weare 
alias Browne vpon good consideracion me hereunto especiallie 
movinge Hathe gyven graunted assigned and sett ouer and by these 
presentes dothe ffullie clerely and absolutelie gyve graunte assigne and sett 
ouer vnto Richard Spencer of Quidehampton within the parishe of 
Ellington alias Wroughton in the County aforesaid yoman as well the 
said three seuerall groundes before mencioned as allso all my right title 


216 


The Society’s MSS. Quwidhampton. 


intereste estate possession terme of yeresconteynid in the said indenture 
to hym made by the said Anthony Diston as aforesaid with the deliuery 
of the same indenture To haue and to holde the saide seueral groundes 
and euery of them before mencioned vnto the said Richard Spencer his 
executors and assignes ffrom the daye of the date hereof vntill the said 
estate intereste and terme of yeres therof made as aforesaid by the said 
Anthony Diston to the said John Weare alias Browne by effluccion of 
tyme and course of yeres monethes weekes and dayes shall be expired 
and run forthe And the said John Weare alias Browne for hym selfe 
his executors and administrators and for euery of them dothe couenaunt 
promise and graunte to and with the said Richard Spencer his executors 
administrators and assignes by these presentes, that he the said Richard 
Spencer his executors and assignes shall or maye peacibly and quietly 
haue holde and enioye all and singuler the demysed premisses and euery 
parte and parcell thereof for and duringe the terme to hym before by 
these presentes lymytted and appointed clerely discharged and voyde of 
all former bargaynes sales guiftes forfactures and all other ineumbraunces 
whatsoever hadd made comytted suffered or don by the said John Weare 
alias Browne, the said Richard Spencer his executors administrators and 
assignes and every of them from the date hereof dischargeinge the said 
John Weare alias Browne his executors and admininistrators of all suche 
rentes duties and seruices as of right are due and payable out of the said 
premisses by any reseruacion couenaunte condicion or agrement and 
performe (séc) all the couenauntes in the said indenture made by the 
said Anthony Diston as aforesaid which the said John Weare alias 
Browne by force of the same stode charged to do and thereof acquite and 
discharge the said John Weare alias Browne his executors and adminis- 
trators. In Witnes whereof I the said John Weare alias Browne to 
this my present dede my seale haue putto. Yoven the ffouerthe daye of 
Marche in the two and fortithe yere of the raign of our soueraigu ladye 
Elizabethe by the grace of god Queene of Englond ffraunce and Irelond 
defender of the ffaithe &. 1599. 
JoHn X Browns marke 


Sealed signed and deliuered in the presens of vs 
JoH: SADLER 
NicHoLas BRowNE 
WILLIAM BRoWNE 
Seal, a knot. 


Endorsed.—Memorandum it is condiscended and agreed betwene the 
within named parties Richard Spencer and John Browne alias Weare 
before the parties vnderwritten, that the said John Browne a/ias Weare 
shall have at anie tyme vppon lawfull requeste made by him, leave of 
the saide Richarde Spencer to traveyle and passe with his waine vpp the 
hill with anie necessarie cariags as his need shall require. 

JoH: SADLER 
NicHoLas BRowNE 
Witiiam Browne 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 217 


Endorsed.—The assignement of the lease for yeares by John Weare 
alias Browne vnto Richard Spenser. 4 Mar. Eliz: Reg: 42: 1599, 
and numbered “1” and “ 32.” 

No. 106. 


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6 Oct., This Indenture made the sixt day of October in the Two 
1600. and Fortythe yere of the reigne of our Sovereigne lady Elizabeth 
by the grace of God Queene of Englande France and Irelande 

defendor of the faythe &e. Betwene Anthony Dyston of Marlebroughe 
in the county of Wiltes’ Fyshemonger on thone party And Richard 
Spenser of Quidhampton in the parishe of Hllingdon alias Wroughton 
in the saide countie yoman on thother party Witnessethe that the 
said Anthony Dyston for and inconsideracion of the some of Fourescore 
pounds of good and lawfull money of Englande to hym before then- 
sealinge and delivery hereof well and truly paide and satisfyed by the 
‘saide Richarde Spenser, whereof and wherewith he the saide Anthony 
Dyston acknowledgethe hymselfe to be fully paide and satisfyed, and 
thereof and of every parte and parcell thereof doth clerely acquite and 
discharge the said Richard Spenser his executors and administrators 
and every of them by these presentes, Hathe graunted alyened confirmed 
bargayned and solde, and by these presentes dothe fully clerely and 
absolutely graunt alyen confirme bargayne and sell unto the saide 
Richard Spenser, All those Three severall feildes and grounds of arable 
and pasture as they are nowe enclosed, comonly called and knowen by 
the names of the Overfeilds and the Crofte, or by what other name or 
names soever they or any of them or any parcell thereof be called or 
knowen, with all and singuler their appurtenaunces One of which saide 
grounds or feilds conteynethe by estimacion Fortie acars be yt more or 
lesse another of the same grounds or feilds conteynethe by estimacion 
Twentie acars be yt more or lesse, and the other feilde or Crofte con- 
teynethe by estimacion Foure acars be yt more or lesse, which saide 
‘Three feildes Croftes and grounds sometyme were parcell and did belonge 
to the Capitall Mesuage or Farme of Cancourte in the parishe of Lydiard 
‘Treygose in the saide county of Wiltes’ and are lyenge in the the saide 
parishe of Lydiard Treygose, betwene certayne feilds there called 
Salthrop feilds on the east parte, and a certaine pasture grounde 
called Sandfurlonge on the sowthe parte, and certen feilds 
belonginge to the farme of Quidhampton aforesaide nowe in the 
occupacion of the saide Richarde Spenser on the weste parte, 
and certen feilds belonginge to the Farme of Studley within 
the saide county on the northe parte thereof, And also all the tymber 
trees hedgerowes woods and underwoods growinge beinge and renewinge 
_ in and upon the premisses or any parte thereof, And all thestate right 
tytle interest use possession revercion and revercions remaynder and re- 
maynders clayme and demande whatsoever of the saide Anthony Dyston 
out of in and to the saide three severall feilds croftes and groundes 


VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXII. Q 


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The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


above by these presentes mencionid to be bargayned and solde and 
oute of in and to every parte and parcell thereof To have holde and 
enjoye the said Three severall feildes croftes and grounds with their 
appurtenaunces and all and singuler other the premisses before by these 
presentes mencioned to be bargayned and solde unto the saide Richard 
Spenser his heyres and assignes to and for the only use and behoofe of 
the same Richard Spenser and of his heyres and assignes for ever To be 
holden of the chiefe lorde or lordes of the fee or fees thereof by the rentes 
and services therfore dewe and of right accustomed And the saide 
Anthony Dyston for hymselfe his heyres executors and administrators 
dothe covenaunte and graunt to and with the saide Richard Spenser his 
heyres and assignes by these presentes in manner and forme followinge 
that is to say, That he the said Anthony Dyston at the tyme of then. 
sealinge and delivery of these presentes (notwithstandinge any acte or 
actes thinge or thinges done or wittingly or willingly suffered, or to be done 
or wittingly or willingly suffered by hym the saide Anthony Dyston, to the 
contrary), is, and so at the tyme of thexecucion of thestate of and in the 
premisses unto the said Richard Spenser accordinge to the tenour of 
these presentes shalbe, soly and Mawiully seized of andin the saide three 
severall grounds croftes and feildes and of and in every parte and parcell 
thereof, of a good perfect and lawfull estate of inheritance in his demesne 
as of fee, in his owne right, to thonly use of hymselfe and his heyres, with 
out any manner of condicion’ or lymitacion of use or uses to alter change 
determin or defeat the same, And that he the saide Anthony Dyston 
nowe at the tyme of thensealinge and delivery of these presentes, not 
withstandinge any acte or actes thinge or thinges by hym done or 
wittingly or willingly suffered or to be done or wittingly or willingly 
suffered to the contrary, hathe and so at and untill suche tyme as a good 
lawiull and perfect estate shalbe executid unto the same Richard Spenser 
and his heyres of and in the premisses as aforesaid, shall have good right 
full power and lawfull authority to graunt alyen confirme bargayne and | 
selle the same premisses and everye parte and parcell thereof unto the 
saide Richarde Spenser, his heyres, and assignes for ever accordinge to 
the true meaninge of these presente Indentures And further that the 
saide Three severall feildes eroftes and grounds with their appurtenaunces 
and every parte and parcell thereof nowe are and so at all tymes hereafter 
and from tyme to tyme shall contynew and remayne unto the saide 
Richard Spenser his heyres and assignes clerely acquited and discharged 
or otherwise by the saide Anthony Dyston his heyres executors or ad- 
ministrators within convenient tyme after and upon every reasonable 
request to hym or them therefore to be made, sufficiently saved or kept 
harmeles of and from all and all manner of former and other bargaynes 
sales guyftes grauntes leases Joynctures dowers uses willes entayl 
yssues amerciamentes rentes annuyties statutes merchant and of t 
staple recognizances execucions and of and from all other tytles charges” 


tingly or willingly suffered assented or consented unto by the saide 
Anthony Dyston or by any other person or persons lawfully clayminge 


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from by or under hym, or by his meanes assent defaulte or procurement, 
Hxeepte the chiefe rentes and services which after thensealinge and 
delivery of these presentes shall grow dewe and payable to the chiefe lord 
or lords of the fee or fees of the premisses, and one Indenture of lease 
bearinge date the second day of October in the eight and twentithe yere 
of the reigne of oure saide sovereigne Lady Queene Elizabeth that nowe 
is, made of the premisses by the saide Anthony Dyston unto one John 
Weare alias Browne for the terme of forty and one yeres by and under 
the yerely rent of twelve pounds of lawfull Hnglishe money, And except 
one graunt by Indenture of all and every the premisses and the revercion 
thereof with thappurtenaunces heretofore made by the saide Anthony 
Dyston unto Gyles Digges and Thomas Sclatter, bearinge date the 
thirtithe day of September nowe last past for the terme of the naturall 
lyves of the saide Anthony Dyston and Johane nowe his wyfe and the 
longest lyver of them for the yerely rent of one penny of lawfull money 
of Englande which saide yerely rentes from hensforthe shalbe dewe and 
payable accordinge to the tenour of the same grauntes and leases, And 
moreover that he the said Anthony Dyston and his heyres and assignes 
(except only the saide severall leassees whose estates are before herein 
Eixceptid and their assignes, and that only for their saide severall estates 
before hereby Exceptid) shall and will at all tymes hereafter within the 
space of fyve yeres next ensuinge the date hereof at and upon every 
lawfull and reasonable request of the saide Richard Spenser his heyres 
and assignes, do make knowledge execute and suffer to be done made 
knowledged and executid, all and every such further and other act and 
actes thing and thinges devise and devises conveyances and assurances 
in the lawe whatsoever, be yt by fyne or fynes to be levied, feoffement, 
release confirmacion deed or deeds enrolled, thinrolment of these presentes 
recovery or recoveryes with single or double voucher or by any or by all 
thaforesaide wayes and meanes, with warranty only against the saide 
Anthony Dyston and his heyres or without warranty, for the further 
more and better assurance suerty and suermakinge of the premisses and 
every parte and parcell thereof with thappurtenaunces unto the saide 
Richard Spenser his heyres and assignes for ever, as by the saide Richard 
Spenser his heyres or assignes or by his or their councell learned in the 
lawe, and at thonly costes and charges in the lawe of the saide Richard 
Spenser his heyres and assignes shalbe reasonably devised advised and 
required, In wytnes whereof the saide parties to these presente Inden- 
tures enterchangeably have sett their seales, Geven the day and yere 
first abovewritten. 
Signed ANTHONY DysTon. Seal cut off. 
FEindorsed, sealed and delivered in the presence of us 
THoMAS SCLATTER SEN’ 
THoMAS BENNETT 
JoHN SPENSER 
: JoH: SADLER. 
Numbered on outside ‘ 3,” altered into 6”; and also “38.” 
No. 107. 


Q 2 


2 


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7 Oct. Omnibus Christi fidelibus ad quos hoc presens seriptum per- 
1600. venerit ego Anthonius Dyston de Marlebroughe in comitatu 
Wiltes’ Fyshemonger salutem in Domino sempiternam, Sciatis — 
me prefatum Anthonium Dyston pro et [in] parte complementi quarundam ~ 
convencionum et agreamentorum in quibusdam Indenturis gerentibus 
datum sexto die Octobris nunc ultimo preterito factis inter me prefatum 
Anthonium Dyston ex una parte et quendam Richardum Spenser de- 
Quidhampton in parochia de Ellingdon alias Wroughton in dicto comitatu 
Wiltes’ yoman ex altera parte specificatarum,Concessisse alienasse feoffasse 
barganiasse vendidisse et hoc presenti scripto meo confirmasse prefato 
Richardo Spenser Omnia illa tria separalia claus’ terre arabilis et pasture 
communiter vocata sive nuncupata per nomina deLeOverfeilds et le Crofte, 
vel per quecunque alia nomina eadem modo vocata seu cognita existunt, 
continentia per estimacionem sexaginta et quatuor acras, sive majus sive 
minus, scituate (sie) jacentia et existentiain parochia de Lydiard Treygose 
in comitatu Wiltes’, inter quosdam campos ibidem vocatos Salthrop 
feilds ex parte orientali, et quandam pasturam communiter vocatam per 
nomen de Sandfurlonge ex parte Australi, quosdam campos pertinentes” 
capitali mesuagio sive Firme de Quidhampton predicta modo in occu 
pacione predicti Richardi Spenser ex parte occidentali et quosdam campos 
pertinentes Capitali mesuagio sive Firme de Studley in comitatu predicto 
ex parte boreali, Ac eciam omnia alia terras tenementa et hereditamenta 
quecunge in parochia de Lydiard Treygose predicta que ego prefatus 
Anthonius Dyston nuper habui et perquisivi mihi et heredibus meis de 
quodam Johanne Weare alias Browne et Thoma Weare alias Browne 
filio ejusdem Johannis per quasdam Indenturas inde factas gerentes 
datum ultimo die Augusti Anno regni dicte domine nostre Elizabethe 
nune Regine Anglie &c. vicesimo octavo, Ac omnia arbores boscos et 
subboscos crescentes et existentes in et super premissis seu aliqua inde 
parcella Necnon Revercionem et reverciones omnium et ‘singulorum 
premissorum Habendum tenendum et gaudendum predicta tria claus 
terre arabilis et pasture ac omnia et singula cetera premissa superius per 
presentes concessa ac Revercionem et Reverciones inde cum pertinentiis 
prefato Richardo Spenser heredibus et assignatis suis ad solum et pro- 
prium opus et usum predicti Richardi Spenser heredum et assignatorum 
suorum imperpetuum Tenendum de capitalibus dominis feodi illius pe 
servicia inde prius debita et de jure consueta Et ego vero prefatus | 
Anthonius Dyston et heredes mei predicta terras tenementa et heredita-— 
menta cum suis pertinentiis prefato Richardo Spenser heredibus et — 
assignatis suis ad opus et usum supradictos contra me prefatum | 
Anthenium Dyston et heredes meos warantizabimus et imperpetuum — 
defendemus per presentes Sciatis insuper me prefatum Anthoniumi ~ 
Dyston fecisse ordinasse et in loco meo per presentes posuisse et con- 
stituisse dilectos mihi in Christo Robertum Welles et Radulphum Pearse — 
alias Hurde meos veros et legittimos Attornatos conjunctim et divisim 
pro me vice et nomine meo in predicta terras tenementa et hereditamenta 


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superius per presentes concessa cum suis pertinentiis ad intrandum et 
plenam et pacificam possessionen et seizinam inde capiendum, Et post 
hujusmodi possessionem et seizinam sic inde captas et habitas deinde 
plenam et pacificam possessionem et seizinam inde prefato Richardo 
Spenser aut suo certo Attornato deliberandum secundum vim tenorem 
formam et effectum hujus presentis scripti mei inde confecti Ratum et 
gratum habentem et habiturum totum et quicquid dicti Attornati mei 
fecerint vel eorum alter fecerit in premissis per presentes. In cujus Rei 
testimonium ego prefatus Anthonius Dyston huic presenti scripto meo 
sigillum meum apposui. Datum septimo die Octobris Anno regni Domine 
nostre Hlizabethe Dei gratia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei 
defensoris &c. Quadragesimo secundo 
(Signed) ANTHONY Dyston. 
. Sealed and delivered in the presence of us Thomas Sclatter sen’ and 
Thomas Bennett not’ publick 
Endorsed Peceable possession and seizen of and in the premisses 
within bargained and solde was taken by Roberte Welles & Ralphe Pearse 
Attornies withinnamed and by them presently delivered to the within- 
named Richard Spencer, To have and to holde to the same Richard his 
heires and assignes for ever accordinge to the true meaninge of this 
presente deede on the sixtenthe daie of October in the vere within 
written in the presence of us 
Rosert RichMaNn Tuo X Ryman’s marke 
WILLIAM SPENCER THomas Parsons 
RicHaRD BESTMAN 
M®¢. that on the first day of November in the xlij'* yere of the Queene’s 
Majestie’s reigne withinwritten Gyles Digges and Thomas Sclatter 
tenantes of the lands and tenementes withingraunted for the lyves of 
the withinnamed Anthony Dyston and of Johane his wyfe did Attorne 
tenentes of the premisses unto the saide Richard Spenser by the delivery 
of sixe pence apece to the same Richarde in the presence of us 
AntHony Dyston 
and THomas BENNETT 
The feoffment by Anthony Diston unto Richard Spenser 7'* Octobv’ 
Eliz. Reg. 42. 


Numbered “3” and ‘ 34.” 
No. 108. 


The subsequent dealings of the Spencer family with (1) the 
manor of Quidhampton, (2) the fields formerly parcel of Cancourt, 
yppear in the deeds which follow :— 


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6 January 18: Ja: 1: 1620 [1620-1] By Indenture between 
John Spencer gent. on the one part and S' George Ayliff Kn‘. & Tho: 
Ayliffe gent. sons of John Aylfffe of the other part. The said John 


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‘Anne Ayliffe one of the daughters of the said John Ayliffe of the | 


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Spencer in consideracion of a marriage to be had betweenehim and Anne’ | 
Ayliffe one of the daughters of the said John Ayliffe which Anne was — 
whole sister of Thomas Ayliffe and in consideracion of a competent 
assureance of a Joynture to be made to the said Anne in liew of Dower 
Did give grant and confirme unto the st. 8". Geo: Ayliffe & Tho: Ayliffe 
One annuity or yerely rent of 80" issueing out of the mannor 

farm and lands of Quidhampton cwm pertinenciis in Wroughton & 
Elingdon in com’ Wilts’ and out of the three closes of arable land 
called the Overfeild and the Croft one of which containes 40 acres 
another 20 acres and the other four acres which three feilds were 
part of the farm of Cancourt in Lidiard Tregosse. 

To hold perceive & take the s‘. annuity or yearly rent of 80" unto the 
st, St. Geo: Ayliffe & Tho: Ayliffe their Executors administrators & 
assignes imediately after the decease of the said John Spencer for 99. 
years If Anne Ayliffe should survive the said John Spencer and should 
so long live, to be paid to the said S'. Geo: Ayliffe & Tho: Ayliffe their 
Executors &e. for the benefitt of Anne Ayliffe by quarterly payments and 
208. as a Nomine pene in default of payment for 15 days after any 
quarter day with clause of distress & usuall covenants. 


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January, This Indenture made the tenth day of January in the 
1620-1 yeares of the raigne of our moste gracious soueraigne Lord 

James by the grace of god Kinge of Hngland ffrance and 
Ireland Deffender of the ffayth &c. the eightenth and of Scotland thé 
ffower and ffyftyth Betweene John Spencer of Quidhampton in the 
Countie of Wiltes gent. of the one partie and 8S". George Ayliffe of 
Grittenham in the Countie of Wiltes knight and Thomas Ayliffe gen 
sonnes of John Ayliffe of Gryttenham aforesaid esquio' brothers of 


other partie Witnesseth that whereas there is intended by the grace 

of god that there shalbe a marriage had and solempnised betweene 
the said John Spencer and the said Anne Now therefore the said 
John Spencer in econsideracion of the said marriage and of the 
naturall loue and affection which he doth beare vnto the heires males 
which he shall begett on the body of the saide Anne and to and | 
for theire advancement in liueinge and mayntenance in time to |) 
come and for the continuance of the mannor lordshippe landes tenementes | 

and hereditamentes hereafter mencioned in the name and bloud of the — 
said John Spencer and in consideracion that the said John Spencer hath | 
had or is secured to haue six hundred pounds as a marriage porcion with 
the said Anne Hath couenanted graunted concluded and ffullie con- 
disended to and with the said S' George Ayliffe and Thomas Ayliffe and 
by theise presents for him his heires, and assignes doth ffullie cuca 
graunt conclude and condisend to and with the said 8S" George Ayliffe 
and Thomas Ayliffe that he the said John Spencer his heires and 
assignes and all and every other person and persons any thinge 


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jhaueinge or lawiullie claymeinge of in or to the mannor lordshippe 
landes tenementes and hereditamentes hereafter mencioned That 
is to say of in and to all that the mannor lordshippe and ffarme 
of Quidhampton with thappurtenaunces scituate and beinge in or 
nere the parish of Wroughton alias Elingdon in the said County 
of Wiltes and of in and to all and singuler the messuages cottages 
howses buildinges gardens orchardes courtes yardes curtilages landes 
tenementes meadowes leasowes pastures ffeedinges woodes vunder- 
woodes and trees of in and vpon the premisses or any parte thereof 
groweinge and beinge and of in and to all the ground and soyle of the 
said woodes and vnderwoodes commons ffishinges wastes waste growndes 
rentes revercions services proffittes commodities emolumentes and here- 
ditamentes whatsoeuer now or heretofore held vsed occupied or enioyed 
by one Richard Spencer deceased father of the said John Spencer or to 
him demised or letten as parte parcell or member of or as belongeinge or 
appertayneinge to the said mannor lordshippe or ffarme and the revercion 
and revercions remaynder and remaynders of all and singuler the said 
mannor lordshippe ffarme and premisses and of every parte and parcell 
thereof and of in and to all rentes and yearely proffittes that are reserved 
out of or for the same or any parte thereof Together with all deedes 
charters evidences writtinges terrars escriptes and minimentes con- 
cerneinge onely the said mannor lordshippe ffarme and other the 
premiisses or onely any parte thereof And alsoe of in and to all those 
three severall ffieldes and growndes of arrable and pasture as they are 
nowe enclosed commonlie called and knowne by the names of the Over- 
ffieldes and the Crofte or by what other name or names soever they or 
any of them or any parcell thereof be called or knowne with all and 
singuler theire appurtenaunces one of which said groundes or ffieldes 
conteyneth by estimacion fforty acres be it more or lesse another of the 
same growndes or ffieldes conteyneth by estimacion twentie acres be it 
more or lesse and the other ffield or crofte coteyneth by estimacion fowre 
acres be it more or lesse which said three ffieldes croftes and growndes 
sometimes were parcell and did belonge to the capitall messuage or ffarme 
of Cancourte in the parishe of Liddiard Treygose in the said Countie of 
Wiltes and are lyinge in the saide parishe of Liddiard Treygose betweene 
certayne fiieldes there called Salthroppe ffieldes on the east parte and a 
certaine pasture grownd called Sandfurlonge on the south parte and cer- 
taine ffieldes belongeinge to the ffarme of Quidhampton aforesaide late in 
the occupacion of the aforesaid Richard Spencer on the west parte and 
eertaine ffieldes belongeinge to the ffarme of Studly within the said 
‘County on the north parte thereof and alsoe of in and to all the tymber 
trees hedgerowes woodes and vnderwoodes groweinge beinge and renew- 
inge in and vpon the premisses or any parte thereof And of in and to 
¢he reuercion and reuercions remaynder and remaynders of him the said 
John Spencer of in and to the said three severall ffieldes croftes and 
growndes and premisses with thappurtenaunces and of in and to every 
parte and parcell thereof and of every of them shall stand and be thereof 
and of every of them and of every parte and parcell thereof with 


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theire and every of theire appurtenaunces seised from henceforth to the | 
vse of him the said John Spencer and the heires males of the body of | 
him the said John Spencer on the body of the said Anne lawfullie to be 
begotten and for default of such issue to the vse of the right heires 0 
him the said John Spencer for ever and to no other vse intent or purpose 
And the said John Spencer for his heires executours administratours 
and assignes and every of them doth covenant promise and graunt to 
and with the said St. George Ayliffe and Thomas Ayliffe theire executours. 
administratours and assignes by these presentes That he the said John 
Spencer for and notwithstanding any act thinge charge graunt estate in- 
cumbrance or demaund whatsoeuer had made done committed or 
wittingelie or willingely suffered by him the said John Spencer is and 
standeth seised of a good perfect and absolute estate in ffee simple of 
and in all and singuler the said mannor lordshippe ffarme landes tene- 
mentes hereditamentes and premisses and every of them with theire and 
every of theire appurtenaunces and that the said mannor lordshippe 
ffarme landes tenementes hereditamentes and premisses and every of 
them shall discend and come of such estate immediatelie after the death 
of him the said John Spencer vnto the said heires males of the said John 
Spencer on the body of the said Anne lawfullie to be begotten as afore- 
said if any shalbe and that discharged ffreed acquitted and exonerated 
or from tyme to tyme saued and kept harmelesse of and from all bargaines 
sales guiftes grauntes joyntures dowers statutes marchant and of the 
staple recognisances judgementes execucions willes intayles intrusions 
ffines issues amerciamentes tytles troubles and demaundes whatsoeve 
other then one annuitie or yearely rent of ffowerscore poundes of lawfull 
mony of England graunted by the said John Spencer to the abouesaid 
S: George Ayliffe and Thomas Ayliffe for ffowerscore and ninteene yeares 
determinable vpon the life of the said Anne Ayliffe for the benefitt of the 
said Anne as in nature of a jouynture and to begin after the decease of 
him the said John Spencer And further the said John Spencer for him 
his heires and assignes doth covenant promise and graunt to and with 
the said St George Ayliffe and Thomas Ayliffe their executours adminis 
tratours and assignes by these presentes ‘That he the said John Spence 
and all and singuler other person and persons any thinge haueinge or 
lawfully claymeinge of in or to the said mannor lordshippe ffarme landes 
tenementes hereditamentes and premisses or any of them theire or any 
of theire appurtenaunces shall and will at all times hereafter within the — 
space of ten yeares next ensueinge the date hereof make doe execute oF — 
cause to be made done or executed every such ffurther act and actes — 
thinge and thinges deuise and deuises for the ffurther better and more — 
sure setlinge vestinge conveyinge and assureinge of the said mannor | 
lordshippe ffarme landes tenementes hereditamentes and premisses in 
and to the vses of him the said John Spencer and the heires males of 
him the said John Spencer on the body of the said Anne lawfullie to be 
begotten as by the said St George Ayliffe and Thomas Ayliffe theire — 
heires or assignes or theire or either of their Councell learned in the law 
shallbe reasonably aduised deuised or required be it by ffine or ffines — 


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with proclamacions or without recovery with one or more voucher or 
vouchers over feoffment confirmation with warrantie against him and 
his heires onely or without release or by all every or any the wayes 
abouesaid Provided allwayes that the said John Spencer be not com- 
pelled to trauayle above thirty myles from his then dwellinge house for 
the doeinge or executinge thereof In witnes whereof the parties ffirst. 
abouenamed to these presentes interchangeably have sett theire handes 
and seales the day and yeare ffirst abouewritten 


GrorGE AYLIFFE Tuomas AYLIFFE 
Seals cut off. 


Endorsed, Signed sealed and deliuered in the presence of 
THoMAS SMYTHE 


Signed sealed and deliuered in the presence of 


ARtHUR AYLIFFE EDWARD SMITH 
: EDWARD SIMPsION RapHt WEEKES. 
Numbered ‘' 42.” 
No. 122. 
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28th June 12: Car: 1: 1636 An Inquisition post mortem Johannis. 
Spencer whereby it appears that the manor of Quidhampton cum 
pertinentiis in the parish of Wroughton alias Elingdon are held and at. 
the time of the death of John Spencer were held of the king by the 
halfe of a knights fee upon the disolucion of the Abbey of Wilton and 
of the Priory of Brudestock or one of them and that the three severall 
closes of arable land containeing by estimacion 64 acres lyeing near 
Quidhampton called Overfeild and le Croft parcell of a capital messuage 
or farme called Cancourt in the parish of Luddiard Tregosse in com’ 
Wilts’ are and at the time of the death of s¢. John Spencer were held 
as in the first Inquisicion are mencioned. Q the first Inquisicion. 


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16 March, 1642 [1642-3] By Indenture Between John Spencer of the 
one part and William Sadler gent’ & Richard Spencer late administrators 
of John Spenser gent’ deceased late father of John Spencer during the 
minority of John Spencer party to the s*. Indenture sole executor of his 
s*. late father and then of the age of 21 of the other part Reciteing the 
said will and that the said John Spencer party to these presents being by 
inquisicion found to be in ward to the king The said William Sadler and 
Richard Spencer partys thereto had entred into great bonds in the Court 
of Wards And takeing notice that the s*. Sadler and Spencer according 
to the trust reposed in them by the will faithfully managed the said 
estate both in lands and goods and duly administred the estate of the 
deceased and had since the full age of the s*. John Spencer given an 
account of their trust And that Martha one of the deceased’s daughters 
dyeing before she came of age to receive her porcion and Richard the 
son & Mary the other daughter being survivors & not then of age to 


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receive their porcions And W™. Sadler & Richard Spenser haveing with ~ 
the money by them raised taken two leases for 21 years of severall lands — 
of a good yearly value which they then agreed to assigne to Jn°. Spencer 
assoonas a fine should be levyed by the said John for the confirmacion 
of this grant thereby to enable him to pay the porcions to his brother 
& sister and made full satisfaccion for the trust and for performance of © 
the will of his father and to discharge the trustees touching the payment 
of childrens porcions and all charges The Indenture witnessed That in 
consideracion of the premisses and saveing harmless Sadler and Spencer 
touching the trust The said John Spencer did demise and grant to the 
said Sadler and Richard Spenser. 

All that the said manor or lordshipp and farm of Quidhampton ~ 
cum pertinenciis in Wroughton alias Elinden in com’ Wilts’ together 
with the houses buildings gardens and three fields of arable called 
the Overfields and the Croft belonging to the farm of Cancourt in 
Liddiard Tregosse in com’ Wilts’. 

To hold to the st W™. Sadler and Richard Spencer their executors, 
&c. for 99 years at a peppercorn rent payable at Michaelmas with a 
covenant for quiet enjoyment against all persons except the rent of 80" 
thentofore granted by Jn°. Spencer father of the grantor And that the s%. 
John Spencer would before Trinity term then next at his own charge 
levy a fine of the premisses to such persons as should be advised The 
use of which fine was thereby declared to be to the s*. William Sadler 
and Richard Spencer dureing the term Subject to the condicion and 
proviso after expressed and to the revercion in fee after the term, To the 
use of the s?. John Spencer and his heirs Subject to a proviso that on 
payment of his brothers and sisters porcions according to the will of his 
father and maintenance in the meantime And indemnify Sadler and 
Spencer their executors administrators and assignes against all charges 
And under this further Proviso that if after the fine levyed the said 
Sadler and Spencer should refuse to seal a Counterpart of the lease of 
Suttons Hospitall for corroroberateing (sic) this lease, the same to be 
void and that John Spencer the grantor should continue the possession 
untill some disturbance from the brothers or sisters of the s‘. John 
Spencer for non-payment of the porcions or any misadministration. 


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19th Augt. 1648. Articles of Agreement Between John Spencer — 

Esq'. of the one part & Thomas Bennett of the other part whereby the 

s". John Spencer covenanted to convey to the s’. Tho: Bennett or such 

other persons as he should appoint. . 

The mannor of Quidhampton in com’ Wilts’ and the parcella 

of land called the Overfields & the Croft parcell of the manna 
[of] Cancourt in Elindon alias Wroughton & Liddiard Tregose 

in com’ Wilts’ free from incumbrances (except as in the Articles is” 3 

excepted). i 
And in consideracion thereof Bennett paid to Spencer 200". at sealing 

the Articles and covenanted to pay 2300". more as in the Articles. 


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21 Sept™. 1648. By Indenture Between the s‘. John Spencer of 
the one part & the s*. Tho: Bennett of the other part Reciteing the s%. 
Articles and that the s*. Jn°. Spencer in pursueance thereof had by the 
appointment of the s*. Tho: Bennett by Bargain & Sale of the same date 
herewith Bargained & Sold the said mannor farm and lands &c. to W™. 
Stede Do". of Laws Mathew Bennett & Thomas Gregory Esq. (att the 
sealing of which Bargain & Sale the s*. Tho: Bennett had paid 700" 
besides 200". paid at sealing the Articles in part of 2500" agreed to be 
the full purchase money And Reciteing that John Spencer by the deed of 
the 16 March 1642 before mencioned had demised to the s*. Sadler & 
Spencer the s*. manor farm and premisses subject to the Provisoes & 
Trusts therein The Indenture witnessed That it was agreed between the 
s‘. partys And the s*. John Spencer did thereby appoint that s“. Thomas 
Bennett should pay 1600" then remaineing in his hands of the purchase 
money to Richard Spencer & Mary Spencer brother & sister of s*. Jn°. 
Spencer their executors &c. in full satisfaccion of their legacys (viz*.) to 
Mary Spencer her executors &c. 750". on 7" Dec’. then next and to st 
Richard Spenser 850" on 12th June then next for makeing void the s@ 
recited lease of 16 March 1642: Or otherwise that the premisses might 
be assigned by Sadler & Spencer to the s*. Thomas Bennett his executors 
&e. with usuall covenants. 


(Note) this is but the Counterpart. Q the originall. 


(47). 


Hodem die. By Indenture inrolled in Chancery Between John 
Spencer Hsq'. son & heir of John Spencer of the one part and William 
Stede Do’. of Laws Mathew Bennett Clerk & Tho: Gregory Hq’. of the 
other part The s‘, John Spencer in consideracion of 2500" paid him by 
the s‘. W™. Stede Mathew Bennett & Thomas Gregory Did grant bargain 
sell alien enfeoffe & confirme to the s*. William Stede Mathew Bennett 
& Thomas Gregory their heirs and assignes. 

All that the mannor lordshipp and farme of Quidhampton cum 
pertinenciis in Wroughton alias Klindon in Com’ Wilts’ as the same 
were held by Rich*. Spencer grandfather of the s¢ Jn°. Spencer or to 
him demised, Overfeilds and the Croft one containing 40 acres and 
the other 20 acres, one other feild or croft containing 4 acres which 
three feilds did belong to the capitall messuage & farm of Cancourt 
in Lidiard Tregose in Com’ Wilts’ late in possession of Rich*, Spencer 

To hold to the s‘. W™. Stede Mathew Bennett & Tho: Gregory their 
heirs & assignes for ever. With a generall warranty against the s@, 
Jn° Spencer & his heirs and a covenant declareing the uses of all fines 
recoverys &c, to be to the use of the s*. grantees their heirs & assignes 
and to no other use. 


bS 


28 The Society’s MSS. Quidhampton. 


(48) 

Heodem die. By Indenture Between John Spencer son & heir o 
Jn°®, Spencer deceased of the one part and W™ Stede Mathew Bennett 
& Thomas Gregory Esq". of the other part, Reciteing the Bargain & Sale 
above mencioned The Indenture witnessed that the s*. Jn°. Spencer 
covenanted with the st. W™ Stede Mathew Bennett and Tho: Gregory 
That he was seized of an estate in fee of the premisses conveyed to them 
by the Indenture of Bargain and Sale above mencioned free from in- 
cumbrances or any former grant Except a rent charge of 80". which John 
Spencer deceased by the Indenture of the 6th Jan’. 18 James 1st made 
between the s*. Jn°. Spencer deceased of the one part & S* George Ayliffe 
Kn'. & Tho: Ayliffe gent’ sons of Jn° Ayliffe Esqr. of the other part in 
consideracion of a marriage did grant to the s*, Geo: Ayliffe & Tho = 
Ayliffe to be received imediately after the decease of the s*. Jn°. Spencer 
for 99 years if Anne one of the daughters of the s*. Jn°. Ayliffe and after- 
wards wife of the s*. Jn° Spencer deceased & mother of John Spencer the 
grantor & wife of Jn°. Grayham should survive the said Jn°. Spencer 
deceased and should so long live to be paid quarterly with a forfeiture or 
nomine pene put in that Indenture And alsoe except a lease dated 
16 March 18 Car: 1: before mencioned of the said mannor farm & 
premisses for 99 years at a pepper corn rent under severall provisoes and 
condicions therein contained And also except a lease made by the said 
John Spencer the son to Richard Jacob for holding the premisses from 
Lady Day then last for two years at the rent of 170" per annum which 
rent was agreed to be paid to the s¢. William Stede Mathew Bennett & 
Tho: Gregory their heirs & assignes with other usuall covenants. 


(49) 

24% Augt. 1650. By Indenture Between W™. Sadler gent’ and 
Richard Spencer of the one part and Thomas Bennett of the other part 
Reciteing the lease of the 16 March 1642 before mencioned from the s® 
John Spencer the son to W™. Sadler and Richard Spencer of the said 
mannor of Quidhampton for 99 years subject to the provisoes and 
condicions for makeing void the same as is therein mentioned And tha 
Thomas Bennett purchased the premisses and had out of the purchase 
money paid the severall porcions given to Richard Spencer & Mary 
Spencer children of John Spencer the father by his will The Indenture 
witnessed that the said William Sadler and Richard Spencer Did at the 
desire of the said Jn°. Spencer the son grant assigne and sett over unto 
the s*. Thomas Bennett the s’. recited Indenture of Lease and the st. — 
mannor and premisses thereby demised and all their estate and interest | 
therein for the s“. term of 99 years To hold to the said Thomas | 
Bennett his executors &e. for the residue of the s*. terme. 


(50) a 

10 Sept. This Indenture made the Tenth Day of September in the — 
A.D. 1658. yeare of our Lord God One Thousand Six Hundred ffiftie and 7 
Hight Beetweene William Stede of Stedehill in the Count of 


The Socrety’s MSS. Quidhampton. 229 


Kent Docto' of Lawes Matthew Benet of London Clerke & Thomas 
Gregorie of Hordley in the County of Oxford Esq. on the one part and 
Thomas Benet of Salthrop in the County of Wilts Doctor of Lawes on 
the other part Witnesseth that the said William Stede Matthew Benet 
& Thomas Gregorie for & in Consideracion of a competent Summe of 
Money to them in hand paid before the ensealing & Deliverie hereof by 
the said Thomas Benet, the receipt whereof they doe by these presents 
acknowledge and themselves to be thereof and therewith satisfied & 
payd Haue bargained & sold, aliened & confirmed, and by these. 
presents doe bargaine and sell aliene and confirme vnto the said Thomas 
Benet his Heyres & Assignes for ever All that the Manno™ Lordship & 
Farme of Quidhampton with Thappurtenaunces scituate & being in or 
neare the Parish of Wroughton in the County of Wiltes And all and 
singular the Messuages, Buildings, Gardens, Oarchyards, Courts Yards 
Curtilages Lands Tenements Meadowes, Pastures ffeedings, Woods 
Underwoods, Trees, Commons, Fishings, Wasts, Rents Reuercions, 
Seruices Profitts Commodityes & Hereditaments whatsoeuer to the said 
Mannor Lordshipp or ffarme belonging or he[re]tofore held occupied or 
enioyed by John Spencer of Bradwell Hall in the County of Essex Esq' 
or his Assignes or Predecesso™ or to him or them Demised as part parcell 
or Member of the same And allsoe all those three seuerall Fields of 
Arable & Pasture commonly called or knowne by the names of the Over- 
fields & the Croft or by any other names whatsoever with all and singular 
theyr Appurtenaunces which sometimes were parcel of the Capitall 
Messuage & ffarme of Can Court in the Parish of Lydiard Tregose in the 
said County of Wiltes & by them lately purchased of the said John 
Spencer And allsoe All the Timber Trees Hedgrowes woods & under- 
- woods growing & being vpon the same Togeather with all Barnes Stables 
Outhowses & Buildings vpon the premisses whatsoever: And allsoe all 
other the Messuages Lands & Tenements of them the said William Stede 
Matthew Benet & Thomas Gregory soe purchased as aforesaid within 
the said parishes of Wroughton & Lydiard by whatsoeuer other name or 
names the same are called or knowne with their and euery of their 
Appurtenaunces. And allsoe the Reuercion & Reuercions Remainder and 
Remay|[n ders of all & singular the said Lordshipp Manno’, ffarme Lands 
4& premisses, & of euery part & parcell thereof And all Rents & Profitts 
due or payable for the same. Togeather with all Deeds Charters Huidences 
Writings Terrars Hscripts & Miniments touching the said bargained 
premisses or any part thereof And allsoe all Thestate Richt, Title 
Interest use Possession Clayme & Demaund whatsoeuer of them the said 
William Stede Matthew Benet & Thomas Gregory of in & to the same 
‘or any part or parcell thereof To haue and to hold the said Manno‘ 
Lordshipp ffarme Lands, Tenements, & all & singular other the premisses 
by these presents bargayned or sold or mencioned or intended to be 
hereby bargayned & sold with their & euery of their Appurtenaunces 
ynto the said Thomas Benet his heyres & Assignes for euer to the only 
proper vse & behoofe of him the said Thomas Benet his Heyres & Assignes 
for euer In witnesse whereof the parties firste abouenamed to these 


230 The Socrety’s MSS. Quidhampton. 


presents interchangeably haue sett their hands & seales the day and 
yeare first aboue written 
WitiiamM STEDE Mattaew BEnet THo’ GREGORY 
(Endorsed) 
Sealed and delivered by the within named William Stede in the 
presence of 
ANDREW YETMAN Epwarp GoDFaRy 
Sealed and delivered by the within named Matthew Benet & Thomas 
Gregory in the presence of 
JosEPH COLSTON Henry GREGORY Ri’ BurLer 
Noty Pub 
Inrolled in Chancery the fourth day of October in the yeare within 
written By Henry Edwards 


Numbered “49.” 
No. 127. 
Norte. 

It appears by one of the above documents (No. 27)—the original 
is not in the Society’s possession, and the text of it, as printed, is” 
derived from the “Abstract’”—that some years before his death 
Thomas Crane had enfeoffed Edward Penruddock and others of 
the manor of Quidhampton, to the use of Elizabeth, his eldest 
daughter, in tail, with remainder to Sarah, his second daughter, 
with other remainders over, but reserving power to himself 
to void the settlement. By his will (No. 28), however, he gave 
the manor to his daughter Sarah in tail, with remainder to 
his daughter Elizabeth, then wife of David Waterhouse, &ce., 
and it is evident, accordingly, that he had in the interval exercised 
the power reserved to him, and had revoked, or believed that he 
had revoked, his former gift. How or when he accomplished this” 
does not appear from any of our documents, nor is there any very 
distinct indication in them that the fact of such revocation, or its 
validity, had been disputed; though possibly, from the indenture 
(No. 30), leading the use of a fine (No. 31), it might reasonably 
be inferred that some confirmation of the title has been considered 
necessary. 

It is interesting, therefore, to find a “bill” filed in Chancery by 


’ 


David Waterhouse, with the accompanying “answer,” which un-_ 
doubtedly form part of litigation instituted by him to ascertain [F 


his wife’s rights under the prior settlement. 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 231 


Abstracts of both documents are appended :— 


Complaint of David Waterhouse and Elizabeth his wife one of the 
daughters of Thomas Crane, late of Newton Tony, co. Wilts, esq. 
Whereas the said David and Elizabeth in the right of the said 
Elizabeth are seised in fee simple or of some other estate of inheri- 
tance of the reversion of the manor or farm of Quidhampton in the 
said county by force of a conveyance thereof made by the said 
Thomas Crane in his lifetime and before the marriage between the 
said David and Elizabeth of the reversion thereof to divers persons. 
“to your said orators unknowne”’ to the use of the said Elizabeth 
Waterhouse by the name of Elizabeth Crane and her heirs for ever 
or to the heirs of her body lawfully begotten or of some other estate 
of inheritance ‘“‘as your said orators doubt not sufficiently to prove 
in this honourable court’; in which assurance or conveyance there 
is said to be contained a proviso whereby the said Thomas Crane 
during a certain time therein limited upon payment or tender of a 
certain sum of money at the fount stone in the Temple Church might 
revoke or alter the said uses so limited as aforesaid to the said Elizabeth ; 
Now it is that, notwithstanding the said Thomas Crane nor any other 
for him, did not make any such tender or payment of intent to revoke 
or alter the said uses, one Roger Cope of London, glasier, combining and 
confederating with some other persons ‘‘to your oratours unknown” 
how to disinherit and defraud the said Elizabeth of the said reversion and 
to entitle some others thereto have agreed amongst themselves to give 
out and publish, and the said Roger doth give out that the said Thomas 
Crane did within these three years last past, being as is said within the 
time in the said conveyance limited, revoke the said use and that the 
said Roger Cope did tender or pay for or in the name of the said Thomas 
Crane the said sum at the said place to the intent that the use so 
limited to the said Elizabeth might be revoked and made void; whereas 
in truth there never was within that time any such tender or payment. 
of money at the said place made by the said Roger, as he the said 
Roger hath divers times protested to the said David Waterhouse and 
particularly about the beginning of December last in the presence of 
divers credible witnesses, before whom, being required to speak the truth 
concerning the premisses to be writ down and his mark to be set to it, 
as he would be ready to justify upon his oath, he answered in sort fol- 
lowing, viz, being asked whether he was witness at any tender or 
payment of money by Thomas Crane late of Newton Tony, esq. within 
two or three years then last past at the font stone in the Temple Church, 
he said that he was not of his certain remembrance; being likewise 
asked whether he did, within the time, at the place aforesaid or any 
other place, at the request and in the name of the said Thomas, tender 
or pay any such sum, he said likewise of his certain knowledge he did 
not, but said that about two years then last past one Mr. William Lockey 
did intreat the said Roger to go with him into the said Temple Church 
to be witness to some money that was to be paid or received by the said 


= 


232 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. : 


William, but to what end or purpose the said money was to be paid or 
received he could not tell, but said of his plain knowledge there was 
no money paid, received, or tendered by him the said Roger, and 
in to showing thereof did subscribe his mark; which note so subscribed 
the said David hath ready to show to ‘this honourable court” — 
subscribed by divers credible witnesses. In consideration whereof and ~ 
as the said former untrue reportes be very slaunderous to ‘‘ your said 
orators” title and right to the premisses and may tend to their 
disinherison if the combination and confederacy aforesaid should not be 
discovered, and for that ‘‘ your orators” verily think that the said Roger 
will not only upon his oath confess his said former speeches so by him 
subscribed unto as aforesaid in the presence of so many witnesses but 
will also discover who they be their names and dwellings which have so 
combined and confederated with him; pray that the writ of Subpena 
may be directed to the said Roger. 


In margin. 11th March, 1596. 


The answer of Roger Cope, defendant, to the bill of complaint of 
David Waterhouse and Elizabeth his wife complainants. He never 
combined nor did confederat with any man to defraud the said com- 
plainants of the said reversion. He hath not given out that the said 
Thomas Crane did revoke within the last three years the use mentioned 
or any use. He never tendered or paid the said sum in the name of the 
said Thomas, so that the use limited to the said Elizabeth might be re- 
voked, neither was there any such tender or payment at the place men- 
tioned made by him. It is true that he hath sundry times protested as — 
much to the said David Waterhouse, specially at one time before Chrismas 
last in the presence of one Mr. Milner and others he was required by — 
by the Complainant to deliver the truth concerning the said tender. 
What he answered was written down, read to him and he put his mark © 
to it, to the effect as in the bill mentioned and refers himself to said note. 
Whether the said William Lockey said money was to be received or paid 
he does not well remember, nor to what end or purpose. He came with 
the said Lockey to the Temple Church “and they then walking about in — 
the round isle there the said William as he remembreth prayed this defen- 
dant to beare witnesse that he was there to demaund money on his 
brother’s behalf and then presently they departed thence againe.”’ No 
money was then paid, tendered or received in his presence 


In margin. Sworn 12 March, 1596. 
Chancery Proceedings. Elizabeth. W. 11, 45. 


Our information with regard to the suit is limited to these two 
documents. Whether it was dismissed, as appears more probable; 
or compounded, we have no means of knowing; but the title of 
any future purchaser was secured by the instruments (Nos. 30 and 
31) already referred to. 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 288 


_ The pedigree of the family of Waterhouse has been subjected to. 
‘the most minute investigations, the fruits of which, in MS.., are to 
ty e found in the British Museum and in certain volumes presented 
to the Library of the Public Record Office. From the latter source 
it appears that David Waterhouse was the seventh son of 
John Waterhouse, of the Moote Hall, in Halifax, by Jane, 
daughter and heir of Thomas Bosvile, of Coningsborough, and 
grandson of Robert Waterhouse, of the same, by Sibil, daughter 
and co-heir of Robert Savile, of Shibden Hall, by Janet, daughter 
and heir of William Otes, of Shibden. For education the family 
resorted to University College, Oxford (there are, apparently, 
seven matriculations of persons of the name at this college before 
1715), from which Philip Waterhouse, elder brother of David, 
took his degree. David himself matriculated from University 
College Ist Dec., 1581, aged 17, was called to the bar at the Inner 
Temple, 11th Feb., 1592-8, and became a bencher of that society, 
‘16th June, 1605. He sat in Parliament for Berwick (1601) and 
|Aldborough (1588-9), and is described as ‘“‘ of Ogwell Hall, in the 
arish of Birstall, esq.” By his wife, Elizabeth Crane, he had 
issue Jolin Waterhouse, admitted to the Inner Temple 27th 
January, 1610-11, who died apparently young and without 
e; Theodore, who matriculated from University College, 
th May, 1624, aged 17; Philip, of London, stationer (will 
lated 1st, proved 9th Jan., 1631-2); Robert, died young; 
Javid; Joseph; and three daughters, Catherine, Elizabeth, and 


ry, who all died young. He was a stirring man, who attained, 

dently, a considerable measure of success in the world, and the 

oncluding note is the more lamentable :—“ He became a bankrupt 
id in his ruin involved nearly the whole family.” 


SALTHROP. 


_ We have thus conducted the Manor of Quidhampton across 
three hundred and eighty years from Richard de Hyweye 


& 
i © Dr. Thomas Benet. With regard to Salthrop, the residence in 
North Wilts of this family of Benet, and the house where these 


NOL. XXXVI.—NO. CxII. R 


234 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


documents were stored, the “abstract” is silent; and among the™ 
MSS. presented to the Society by Mr. Mullings a solitary receipt 
is all that occurs to illustrate its history : — 


No. 51. 
9 Nov. ~* Nono die Novembris A° R.R. Caroli secundo 
1626. 


Salthroppe SS. Receved the daye & yeare above wrytten of William 
in Com’ Wiltes Yorke ffarmer there the iuste somme of ffortye & Hight 
shillinges for the arrerages of a rent of Two shillinges per) 

annum due & payable to his Ma’ forth of the said flarme in the right 

of his highnes Dutchy of Lancaster being in arrere for Twenty ffowre) 
yeres ended att the feast of St Mychaell the Arkangell last past In) 
wytnes whereof I have hereynto sett my hand & the Seale of myne offyce 

the daye & yere first above wrytten 


per me Ed: Maskelyne ffeodarium Domini| 
Regis Ducatus sui Lancastrie in comitatw) 
predicto. 


Seal, faint impression on paper over wax. 


Tindorsed. An Acquyttance for M'. W™. Yorke. 
No. 135. 


COCKHARIS alias QUINTENS IN COSTOWE. 4 


We turn, next under guidance of the “abstract,” to other, and) 
earlier, acquisitions made by the Benet family in this neigh 
bourhood, viz.:—(1) the ancient holding in Costowe, in the! 


the King granted inter alia the manors of Mydgehall, Studley and 
Costowe, parcels of the possessions of the late dissolved abbey of 
Stanley, to Edward, viscount Beauchamp, and Anne, his wif s 
with remainders over. It is a fair inference from what follows that 
the abbey estate in Costowe was, at that time, in lease to one John 
Sadler. In July, 1539, this same John Sadler took a lease for a 
long term, from Michael Quintin of a messuage and yard land i 
Costowe called “Cokharys,” as appears by the document (No. 52 
first below. This is, without doubt, the same property which, by 
the description of a toft in Wroughton with its appurtenances in 


V het above. Moby Mee fs : 


are j 
aie 


Ea BS Hien 


Receipt (p. 284) for rent due to Duchy of Lancaster from Salthrop [enlarged 5]. 


Note.—The Society is indebted to Mr. A. S. Maskelyne for the kind gift of the plate illustrating this deed, as well as for that illustrating the Chirograph of 1268—9, facing page oo. 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 235 


_the West and Hast fields there called “ Salthroppefildes,” the said 
Michael subsequently sells to Agnes Sadler, John’s widow, and 
Thomas Sadler, her son: and the same property which in 1597, 
Anthony Sadler, son and heir of the above Thomas, sells, by the 
description of a tenement and toft in Costow, within the parish of 
Wroughton, called “ Cokharris alias Quintens,” to William Benett 


of Marston :— 


(52) 
4 July This Indentur made the iiij"" daye of July in the xxxj'" yer 


A.D. 1539. of the reigne of our most dredd souerayne lorde Henry the 


viij'" byth grace of god Kynge of England and of ffrance defen- 
dour of the ffeyth lorde of Ireland and in erth supreme hedd of the Church 
of England betwene Mighell Quynten Sun and heyre of John Quynten 
late of Bupton in the parysh of Cleff Pippard in the Countie of Wiltes 
gent’ of that oone partie And Jobn Sadler of Costowe within the parysh 
of Wroughton in the seid Countie yoman of that other partie Witnessith 
that the forseid Mighell Quynten for the sum of .yj. li. xiij.s. iiij.d. of 
good and lawfull money of England to hym in handes payd at thensealyng 
of theise presentes wherot and wherwith he knowledgith hymselff well 
and truely satysfyed contentyd and payd and the seid John Sadler and 
his executours therof to be dischargid and acquyetid by theis presentes 
Hath sett dymysed grauntid and to ferme letton And by theise presentes 
settith dymysith grauntith and to fferme lettith vnto the seid John Sadler 
all that hys Mesuage and oone’ yerd landes Sett lyeing and beyng in 
Costowe within the parysh of Wroughton forseid callyd Cokharrys, 
withallmaner landes medowys lesuys pasturs Closes and Commons of 
pastur to the seid Mesuage belongeng or yn anymaner of wyse apper- 
teynyng w'all and singler ther pertinaunces To haue and to holde all 
the seid Mesuage and yerdlandes callyd Cokharys with allmaner of landes 
medowys lesuys pasturys Closes and Commons of pastur to the forseid 
mesuage belongeng or in anymaner of wyse apperteynyng with all and 
singler ther pertinaunces to the seid John Sadler and to his executours 
and assignes from the fest of Seynt Mighell tharchaungell next to comme 
after the Date of theise presentes vnto the full end and terme of ffyfitye 
yerys and oone yer then next after ensueng and fully to be complete and 
ended Yeldyng and payeng therfor yerely to the forseid Mighell 
Quynten and to his heyres and assignes ffyfitye thre shelynges and ffoure 
pens of good and lauffull money of England yt to be payd at two termes 
of the yer, that ys to sey at the ffestes of thannunciacion of our lady 
Virgynn and Seynt Mighell tharchaungell by evyn porcions Duryng 
the which terme the forseid John Sadler and his executours and assignes 
all the forseid Mesuage, well and sufficiently shall uphold Maynten and 
repayre Allmaner of Hedgis and boundes aswel quyck as dedd abought 
the same and all other the premisses well and sufficiently shall Maynten 
and norysh, and in thend of ther seid terme, all the premisses well and 


pn By 


236 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


sufficiently Repayred Mayntenyd and noryshed shall leaue and surrendr 
at ther owne proper costes and expences Takyng allwey sufficient Hedge 
boote and the offall of the same, in and vppon the premisses, without 
any contradiccion or denyeng of the seid Mighell and his heyres or any 
other in ther name And yff yt shall so happen the forseid Rent of 
liij.s. iiij.d. to be behynd nat payd in parte or in all after any of the 
forseid festes at the which yt ought to be payd, by the space of oyght 
weekys yf yt be lawffully askyd, Or yff any wyllfull waste be doone in 
or uppon the foreseid Mesuage and other the premisses with ther perti: 
naunces by the seid John his executours or assignes, and no sufficient 
distres can be founde in and uppon the seid sesuage (sic) and other the 
premisses with ther pertinaunces. That then yt shalbe lauffull to the 
foreseid Mighell Quynten and to his heyres and assignes into all the 
forseid Mesuage and other the premisses with ther pertinaunces to re- 
entre and ther olde estate therin to haue ayen and the seid John Sadler | 
and his executours and assignes ther from and from euery parcell of the | 
same to expell and amove theise Indenturs in anywyse natwithstandyng 
And for the true performaunce of all the forseid Covenauntes well and | 
truely of the partie and behalff of the forseid Mighell Quynten and his’ | 
heyres, to be obseruyd-performyd and fullfyllyd ayenst the seid John | 
Sadler and his executours and assignes The same Mighell Quynten 
byndith hymselff his heyres and executours to the seid John Sadler and © 
to his executours and assignes in the Summe of xx". li. Sterlyng in his 
wryting obligatory beryng this present date In wittnes wherof eyther 
of the parties aboueseid to theise Indenturs interchaungeable haue putt 
ther sealys- Datid the daye and yer aboue wrytton 


baester 
= Nye 
by me MyzHELL QuYTEN 
Endorsed Costow No. 1. 
No. 101. 


(53) 

12 Feb'Y 1560. [1560-1]. Bond from Michael Gate of Bubton in” 
the parish of Clevepeper in com’ Wilts’ Esq" to Agnes Sadler and Tho; | 
Sadler in 500" penalty with condicion reciteing that Michael Quintyn im 
consideracion of 150" had granted bargained aliened and sold unto 
the said Agnes and Thomas Sadler and to the heirs and assignes of the | 
s*, Thomas Sadler 


A Toft in Elinden alias Wroughton in com’ Wilts’ and 34 acres 


of arable land in Wroughton cum pertinenciis then in the tenure of 
the said Agnes and Thomas 


Therefore if the a Michael Quintin and his noire: before ee i 


aaéureance if required free from incumbrances and deliver writings or 
copys necessary for the defence of the title Then the bond to be void. — 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 237 


| (54) 
16 February Omnibus Christi fidelibus ad quos hoc presens scriptum 
1560-1. pervenerit Michaell Quintyn de Bupton in parochia de Cleve 
Pipper in comitatu Wiltes’ salutem in Domino sempiternam 
Sciatis me prefatum Michaelem Quintyn tam in consideracione et 
pro summa centum et quinquaginta librarum bone et legalis monete 
Anglie mihi per quosdam Agnetem Sadler de Costowe in parochia de 
Ellingdon alias Wroughton in comitatu predicto viduam et Thomam 
Sadler filium suum de eadem yoman bene et fideliter premanibus persoluta 
Unde fateor me esse fore satisfactum et contentatum dictosque Agnetem 
Sadler et Thomam Sadler heredes executores et administratores suos 
inde acquietatos et exoneratos esse imperpetuum per presentes quam pro 
diversis aliis.causis et consideracionibus me ‘specialiter moventibus 
Dedisse concessisse barganizasse vendidisse demississe deliberasse et hoc 
presenti scripto meo confirmasse prefatis Agneti Sadler et Thome Sadler 
filio suo et heredibus et assignatis ipsius Thome Sadler imperpetuum 
Totum illud toftum meum jacens et existens in Wroughton in comitatu 
Wiltes’ et triginta et quatuor acras terre arrabilis jacentes et existentes 
in campis de occident’ et oriental’ ibidem vocatis sive nuncupatis 
Saltroppefildes in Wroughton predicta, viginti acras prati viginti et 
septem acras pasture cum pertinenciis suis in Wroughton predicta 
Aceciam omnia alia terras et tenementa mea prata pascua pasturas boscos 
subboscos redditus reverciones et servicia ac alia hereditamenta mea 
quecumque eidem tofto spectancia sive pertinencia jacentia et existencia 
in parochia et campis de Wroughton predicta in comitatu predicto cum 
omnibus et singulis suis pertinenciis modo vel nuper in tenura sive 
occupacione ipsorum predictorum Agnetis et Thome vel assignatorum 
eorum Habendum tenendum et gaudendum predictum toftum terras 
tenementa prata pascua pasturas boscos subboscos redditus reverciones 
et servicia ac alia hereditamenta quecumque cum omnibus et singulis 
suis pertinenciis superius specificatis prefatis Agneti Sadler et Thome 
Sadler et heredibus et assignatis ipsius Thome Sadler ad solum et proprium 
opus et usum ipsorum Agnetis Sadler et Thome et heredum et assigna- 
torum ipsius Thome Sadler imperpetuum Tenendum de capitalibus 
dominis feodi illius per servicia inde prius debita et de jure consueta 
Et ego vero predictus Michaell Quyntyn et heredes mei predicta toftum 
terras tenementa et omnia et singula alia premissa cum suis pertinenciis 
prefatis Agneti Sadler et Thome Sadler ac heredibus et assignatis ipsius 
Thome Sadler contra omnes gentes warrantizabimus et imperpetuum 
defendemus per presentes Et insuper Sciatis me prefatum Michaelem 
Quyntyn fecisse ordinasse attornasse deputasse ac in loco meo posuisse 
et constituisse dilectos mihi in Christo Zachariam Pledell gentilman 
Johannem Welles et Willelmum Sadler Yoemen meos veros et legitimos 
attornatos conjunctim et divisim ad intrandum vice pro me et nomine 
meo in predictum toftum ac omnia et singula alia premissa cum suis 
pertinenciis superius specificatis possessionemque et seisinam inde 
capiendun: Et post hujusmodiac introitum ac possessionem et seisinam 
sic inde captos et habitos de inde ad deliberandum vice pro me et nomine 


238 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


meo plenam et pacificam possessionem et seisinam omnium et singulorum — 
premissorum cum suis pertinenciis prefatis Agneti Sadler et Thome - 
Sadler aut eorum certis in hac parte attornatis juxta et secundum tenorem 
vim formam et effectum hujus presentis carte mee inde confecte Ratum _ 
et gratum habentem et habiturum totum et quicquid dicti attornati mei 
vice pro me et nomine meo fecerint aut alter eorum fecerit de et im- 
premissis per presentes In cujus rei testimonium huic presenti scripto 
meo ego predictus Michaell Quyntyn sigillum meum apposui Datum _ 
decimo sexto die februarii anno regni domine Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie | 
ffrauncie et Hibernie regine fidei defensoris &c. tercio /1560/ 

| 


by me Mycuatt QuyntTEN 
GAYNSFORDE notav’. 
Endor sed Possession and season taken of all & singler_ the premisses ” 


cum aliis. 
No. 102. 


(55) ; 

Last Feb’. 8 Eliz: 1560 [1560-1] Deed poll whereby Michael 

Quintyn Reciteing |that he had by feoffment of the 16'* Feb’ 3 Eliz 
conveyed to Agnes Sadler and Tho: Sadler 


oe, eed lyeing in the Hastfeilds called d Salthrop { in Wroughton 
(sic)] 20 acres of meadow 27 acres of pasture and all other Lande 

the s*. toft belonging, the s? Michael Quintyn did remise release am 

for ever quittclaime unto Agnes and Thomas Sadler , 

All his right title interest claime possession & demand whatsoever 
which he ever had then had or should have in the s*. toft and premisses, 
with a warranty against all Nations (szc). 


‘. 

(56) i 

16 July, 39 Eliz*: 1597 By Indenture Between Anthony Sadler 

yeoman of the one part and William Bennett gent’ of the other part the 
said Anthony Sadler in consideracion of 600". paid him by the s*%. 

Bennett Did graunt bargaine alienate & sell unto the s*. W™. Bennet 

his heires and Assignes 

All that tenement & toft sett lyeing & being in Costow in the 

parish of Wroughton called Cockharis a/ias Quintens and all the 

arable lands meadows pastures closes woods underwoods & other 

appurtenaunces to the s‘ tenement belonging in the tenure of the s% 

Anthony Sadler 

To hold unto the st W™. Bennett his heirs & assignes to the only use 

& behoofe of the s*. Wm". Bennett his heirs and assignes for ever with 

usuall covenants. Livery of seisin endorsed. 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 239 


(57) 
16 July Omnibus Christi fidelibus ad quos hoe presens scriptum 
1597. pervenerit Anthonius Sadler de Costoe Infra parochiam de 


Wroughton in Comitatu Wiltes yeoman. Salutem in domino 
sempiternam. Sciatis me prefatum Anthonium Sadler pro et in con- 
scideracione Sexcentum Librarum bone et legalis monete Anglie mihi 
prefato Anthonio Sadler ad sigillationem presentium bene et fideliter per 
Wilhelmum Benett de Maston in comitatu predicto generosum persolu- 
tarum et satisfactarum dedisse ffeoffasse concessisse librasse et hoc 
presenti scripto meo plenarie confirmasse prefato Willelmo Benett 

-  heredibus et Assignatis suis totum illud Tenementum et Toftum iacentia 
et existentia in Costow predicta infra parochiam de Wroughton predictam 
modo vel nuper vocata Cokharis alias Quintens et omnia terras prata 
pasturas Communia boscos subboscos et alia hereditamenta cum suis 
pertinenciis quecunque eidem Tenemento iacentia sive pertinentia modo 
in tenura sive occupacione predicti Anthonij Sadler seu Assignatorum 
suorum Habendum et tenendum Tenementum et Toftum predicta et 
omnia et singula alia premissa superius specificata cum suis pertinenciis 
prefato Willelmo Benett heredibus et Assignatis suis ad solum opus et 
usum ipsorum Willelmi Benett heredum et assignatorum suorum im- 
perpetuum Tenendum de capitali sive capitalibus Dominis ffeodi illius 
per redditus et servicia inde prius debita et de iure consueta Ht ego 

. prefatus Anthonius Sadler pro me et heredibus meis omnia et singula 

_ premissa cum suis pertinenciis prefato Willelmo Benett heredibus et 

"  assignatis suis modo et forma [/predictis] contra me pretatum Anthonium 

heredes et Assignatos meos et contra omnes gentes warantizabo et im- 

"  perpetuum per presentesdefendam In Cuius rei testimonium sigillo (sic) 

_  meoapposui. Datuim decimo sexto die Julij Anno Regni Domine nostre 

. Elizabethe dei gratia Anglie ffrauncie et Hibernie Regine fidei Defensoris 

_ ‘Tricessimo Nono./ 


ANTHONY SADLER 
Sealed and deliuered in the presens of vs 


: GRIFFIN CURTEYS. JoH: SADLER. 
WILLIAM SaDLuUR RicHarD KEMME. 
(by mark) 


: Endorsed M2. that possession and seisin was deliuerid by the win 
named Anthony Sadler to w'"in named William Bennett accordinge to 
the purport & true meanyng of these presentes the day & yere w'"in 
written in the presens of vs 


GRIFFIN CURTEYS. JOH: SADLER. 
RicHarD KEMEs marke. WILLIAM SADLER. 

No. 7. 
No. 104. 


COSTOWE FARM. 


| We come next to what had been the estate of the abbots of 
Stanley, now vested in the Seymours. We have suggested that 


240 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


John Sadler was tenant of this estate under the abbey. The first” 
document relating to it in the present series is a lease of it for 
lives by Lord Hertford to Thomas Sadler :— 


(58) ; 
1 Sept. This Indenture made the firste daye of September in the ~ 
1587. Nine and Twentithe yeare of the raigne of our most gracious 


soueraigne Ladye Elizabethe by the grace of God Queene of 
Englande Fraunce and Irelande defender of the faith &e. Betweene the 
Right Honorable S' Edward Seymour knight Baron Beauchampe, and 
Earle of Hertforde of thone partie And Thomas Sadler of Costowe in the - 
Countye of Wiltess’ yoman, Anthonye Sadler and William Sadler sonnes © 
of the saide Thomas Sadler of the other partie Witnesseth that the 
said Earle for and in -consideracion of the some of fower hundrethe — 
powndes of good and lawfull money of Englande to him the said Karle 
by the saide Thomas Sadler in the name of a fine, or income before ~ 
thensealinge of theise presentes well and trulie paide whereof and where- 
with the said Earle doth acknowledge himselfe to be fullie contented and — 
satisfied, and thereof and of everie parte and parcell thereof dothe clerelye 
acquite and discharge the saide Thomas Sadler his executors and ad- 
ministrators and everie of them by theise presentes Hath demised” 
betaken and to farme letten, and by these presentes dothe demise, betake, 
and to farme lett unto the saide Thomas Sadler, Annthonye Sadler and 
William Sadler all those his Messuage and Tofte hertofore demised called 
or knowen by the name of two tenementes scituate lyinge and beinge in 
Costowe aforesaide neere unto the saide EHarles grange called Studley 
grange in the sayde Countye of Wiltess’ together with all orchardes, 
gardens, inwarde and outwarde courtes or yardes, howses edifices 
buyldinges, barnes and stables and all other his arable lande, meadowes, 
pastures, feadinges, and other hereditamentes to the saide Messuage and 
Tofte or two tenementes or to either of them belonginge or in anie wise 
apperteyninge, lyinge and beinge within the parishe of Wroughton in 
the saide Countye of Wiltess’ and now or late in the tenure manurance 
or oceupacion of the said Thomas Sadler his assignes or lesses (Hxcept 
and allwayes reserved unto the said Earle his heires and assignes all 
mettalles mynes and quarreyes, and all woodes underwoodes, tymber 
trees and other great trees (savinge fruite trees) now or hereafter 
standinge, growinge, renewinge, or beinge, in or upon the saide premisses 
or anye parte or parcell thereof, And allso excepte and likewise reserved 
unto the saide Earle his heires and assignes all manner of fowle, hawkes 
and herons from tyme to tyme, bredinge or keepinge in or upon the said 
premisses by theise presentes demysed together with free liberty of 
fisshinge, fowlinge, hawkinge and huntinge at all manner of game to 
and for the said Earle his heires and assignes, and his and theire 
servantes, in and upon the saide premisses To have hold occupie and 
enjoye the said messuage and tofte or two tenementes, and al] other the 
premisses before by theise presentes demised with all and singuler theire 


The Society’s MSS. Quidhampton. 241 


appurtenaunces (Except before excepted) unto the saide Thomas Sadler, 
Anthony Sadler, and William Sadler for terme of their three lives, and 
the life of everie of them longest lyvinge Yealdinge and payinge 
therefore yearely duringe the saide terme the yerelie rent of fower 
poundes eight shillinges and fower pence of good and lawfull money of 
- Wnglande at two feastes or termes in the yeare most usuall that is to 
saye at the feaste of St. Michaell tharchangell and the Annunciacion of 
the blessed Virgin St. Marye by even and equall porcions Provided 
allwayes if it shall happen the saide yearelie rente of fower poundes eight. 
shillinges and fower pence or any parte or parcell thereof to be behind 
and unpaide by the space of eight and twenty dayes, next after anye of 
the feast daies aforesaide in which it ought to be paide the same beinge 
lawfullye demaunded, That then imediatlye, or at any tyme from thence- 
forth it shall and may be lawfull to and for the saide Harle his heires 
and assignes into the saide messuage and tofte or two Tenementes and 
all other the premisses before by theise presentes demised with all and 
singuler their appurtenaunces whollye to reenter and the same to have 
againe repossesse and enjoye as in his or their former efiate, and the 
said Thomas Sadler Anthonye Sadler and William Sadler and everie of 
them and theire and everye of theire assignes from thence utterlye to. 
expell, putt out and remove anye thinge in theise present indentures to 
the contrarye thereof in anywise notwithstandinge And the saide 
Thomas Sadler, Anthonye Sadler and William Sadler, and everie of them 
for them and everie of them, theire and everie of theire executors ad- 
mynistrators and assignes doe covenaunte promise graunte and agree 
to and with the said Earle his heires and assignes and to and 
with everie of them by theise presentes, That they the said Thomas 
Sadler, Anthonye Sadler and William Sadler and their and everie 
of their assignes shall from tyme to tyme and at all tymes 
duringe the saide terme at their own proper costes and chardges 
in and by all and all manner of needfull and necessary reparacions. 
well and sufficiently upholde maintayne repaire amende, clense, 
skower, and kepe, or cause to be well and sufficientlye upholden, 
mayntayned, repaired, amended, clensed, skowred and kepte all and 
singuler the howses, edifices, buildings, hedges, diches, moundes, fences, 
and enclosures of within or upon the saide messuage and tofte or two 
tenementes and all other the premises before by theise presentes demised,. 
and the same so well and suffiicentlye upholden, maynteyned, repaired, 
amended, clensed, skowred and kepte at or in thende or other determi- 
nacion of the said terme shall leave and yealde upp And the saide 
Earle for him his heires, executors administrators and assignes and 
everie of them covenauntethe and grauntethe to and with the said Thomas 
Sadler Anthony Sadler and William Sadler and to and with everie of 
them, theire and everie of theire Executors admynistrators and assignes 
by theise presentes, That he the saide Harle his heires and assignes and 
everie of them shall at all tymes and from tyme to tyme duringe the 
saide terme for and towardes the mayntenaunce of the saide Messuage 
and tofte or two tenementes and all other the premisses before by theise 


P 


The Socrety’s MSS. Quidhampton. 


presentes demised upon reasanable request to be made to the saide Earle 
his heires, or assignes or to his or theire Surveyor woodward or other 
officer apoynted for that purpose, allowe and by them selves or some or 
one of their saide officers appoynte and sett fourthe to and for the said 
reparacions so from tyme to tyme to be done and made sufficiente rough 
tymber, now or hereafter standinge, growinge, or beinge in or upon the 
saide premisses before by theise presentes demysed, the fellinge squaringe, 
caryinge and settinge upp whereof to be at the proper costes and chardges 
of the saide Thomas Sadler, Anthony Sadler and William Sadler and of 
theire and everie of their assignes onelye And alsoe that they the 
said Thomas Sadler Anthonye Sadler and William Sadler and everie of 
them, and theire and everie of theire assignes, shall or may likewise from 
tyme to tyme when and as often as nede shall require duringe the said 
terme have perceave and take at seasonable tymes in the yeare competent 


and sufficient howse boote (excepte tymber to be allowed and taken onlye ~ 


in manner and forme before mencioned and not otherwise) fyerboote 
plowghboote and hedgeboote standinge and growinge in and upon the 
said pemisses by these presentes demysed, the same to be spent and © 
occupied in and upon the same onlye and not els where, and that without 
spoyle or waste makinge duringe the said terme And the said Thomas 
Sadler Anthonye Sadler and William Sadler for them and everie of 
them, their and everie of their executors administrators and assignes do 
further covenaunte promise graunte and agree to and with the saide 
Earle, his heires and assignes and to and with everie of them by theise 
presentes in manner and forme followinge, That is to saye, that they the ~ 
said Thomas Sadler Anthony Sadler and William Sadler and theire and ~ 
everie of theire assignes shall yearly duringe the saide terme at seasonable — 
tymes in the yeare sett and plante in and upon the saide premisses before 
by theise presentes demysed, three trees likelye to growe wherof one to 
be a fruite tree, and the same so beinge sett and planted shall kepe and ~ 


defende as much as they maye from spoyle and distruccion to thende | 


they may growe prosper and contynewe And further shall duringe all 
the saide terme dwell, inhabitt and be resyante in or uppon the said — 
Messuage by theise presentes demised and there kepe howse and mayn- 
tayne hospitalitye in reasonable and convenient manner And shall 
likewise allowe and finde unto the officers of the saide Earle his heires - 
and assignes comminge and resortinge to the saide Messuage and other 
the premisses before by theise presentes demysed to surveye the same or — 
aboute other affayers of the saide Earle his heires and assignes con- 
cerninge the said premisses, meate, drinke, and lodginge competent and 
sufficiente for them and their retinewe, and stablinge, litter, haye, 
provender and grasse mete and sufficiente for theire horses, mares and 
geldinges ones everie yeare during the saide terme by the space of one 
daye and one night at each tyme onlye and not above And further 
that neather they the saide Thomas Sadler, Anthonye Sadler nor William 
Sadler nor anye of them, nor their or anie of their assignes nor any other 
person or persons, havinge or lawfully clayminge any estate or interest, 
of, or in the saide premisses by theise presentes demysed, or of, or in 


The Society’s MSS. Qurtdhampton. 243 


anye parte or parcell thereof, by from or under them or anye of them, or 
in theire, or any of their righte, shall at anye tyme duringe the said 
terme breake upp, eare, sowe, or converte into tillage any parte of the 
meadowe or pasture grounde before by theise presentes demysed without 
the licence of the saide Earle his heires or assignes firste had and obteyned 
in writinge under his, or theire handes and seales (other then suche 
pasture grounde as at the tyme of suche convertinge shalbe knowen to be 
barrenn and olde laye grounde, unfitt for good pasture and suche as by 
course of good husbandrye wilbe the better afterwardes by beinge plowed. 
And that neither they the said Thomas Sadler Anthony Sadler nor 
William Sadler nor anye of them nor theire or anye of their assignes 
nor anye other persone or persons clayminge by from or under them or 
any of them, or in their or any of their right shalbe retayned into the 
service of any person or persons at any tyme duringe the contynuance of 
the saide terme and of their interest therein without the speciall licence 
of the said Harle his heires or assignes first had and obteyned in writinge 
under his or their hande and seale, but shall at all tymes (beinge not 
then otherwise unmete and unable for such service in respecte of their 
age sexe sicknes, or other debilitie of bodye) be readye to serve and shall 
serve the Quenes Majestie her heires and successors under the conducte 
of the said Harle his heires and assignes when and as often as the 
said Harle his heires and assignes shall serve in the warres of her 
Majestie her heires and successors in his or their own proper person or 
persons if they or any of them shalbe thereunto required by the said 
Earle his heires or assignes Nor shall alyen assigne, or sett over all 
theire whole estate, or interest before by theise presentes demised of or 
in the before demysed premisses, or of, or in any parte or parcell thereof 
to anye person or persons, bodyes politique or corporate without the like 
licence of the said Earle his heires and assignes in writinge under his or 
theire handes and seales first had and obteyned for the same And 
the said Harle for him his heires, executors, administrators and assignes 
and everie of them covenaunteth, graunteth, and agreethe to and with 
the said Thomas Sadler, Anthony Sadler and William Sadler, and to and 
with everie of them, theire and everie of theire of their executors ad- 
mynistrators and assignes by theise presentes in manner and forme fol- 
lowinge, that is to saye That they the said Thomas Sadler, Anthony 
Sadler, and William Sadler and everie of them and theire, and everie of 
their assignes for the said yerely rent and under the covenauntes, con- 
dicions, grauntes, articles, clauses and agrementes before in and by theise 
presentes reserved and specified, which on the parte and behalfe of the 
saide Thomas Sadler, Anthony Sadler, and William Sadler, and every of 
them, theire and everie or anie of theire assignes are to be observed 
fulfilled and kepte, shall or may peaceablie and quietlye duringe 
the said terme, have holde, use, occupie and enjoye all and singuler 
the premisses before by theise presentes demysed and everie parte 
and parcell thereof without the lett, trouble, eviction, or interruption 
of the said Harle his heires or assignes or any of them or of any other 
person or persons clayminge by from or under them or anye of them or 


244 The Society’s MSS. Qindhampton. 


by their or any of their assent, consent, meanes, commaundement or 
procurement And the said Earle dothe by their presentes constitute, 
ordeyne, and in his place put his welbeloved in Christe Adryan Frye of 
Lydyarde and John Welles of Studlye in the countye of Wiltess’ gentelmen 
his true and lawfull Attornyes, joyntlie and severallye for him and in 
his name unto the said premisses by theise presentes demised, or into 
some parte or parcell thereof in the name of the whole to enter, and 
possession, or seisen thereof, or of some parte or parcell thereof in the 
name of the whole to take, And after such possession or seisen thereol, 
or of anie part or parcell thereof in the name of the whole taken and 
had, Then full and peaceable possession or seisen thereof, or of some parte 
or parcell thereof in the name of the whole for him, and in his name to 
deliver unto the said Thomas Sadler, Anthonye Sadler, and William 
Sadler, or unto anie of them in the name of them all accordinge to the 
true intente and meanynge of these presentes, Ratifyinge and confirmynge ~ 
all and everye thinge and thinges whatsoever his saide attornyes or either 
of them shall doe in the premisses by theise presentes. In witness 
whereof the partyes to theise presentes have interchaungeablye putt their 
handes and seales to the same: geven the daye and yeare firste above 
written. 


EK. Hertrorp 
[ Under the fold] Ric: WHELER. 


Seal indistinct, apparently, quarterly of six. 
Endorsed: Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of the persons 
whose names are heare underwritten 


Ric: WHELER RoGer WULESTON Epwarp Tutt 


Also 

M®. that possession and season was by vertue of these presentes taken 
and hadd the xxvj'* daye of Februarye in the thyrtith yere of the Quenes 
Majesties raign that nowe ys in the messuage within specified in the 
name of all the within graunted premisses by Adryan Frye and John ~ 
Welles attorneyes within named and soe by them delivered to the 
within named Thomas Sadler Anthony Sadler and William Sadler ~ 
accordinge to the tenour effect purporte and true meanynge of this 
present lease in the presence of JoHN SrcGER RicwarD Ecorrr, © 
Joun Wa..ineton and THomas BarrEvert. 

Also THomas SALDER, apparently a signature. 


Also “ No. 4.” 
No. 103. 


On the death of Thomas Sadler his children, as it appears, de- 
cided to relinquish Costowe. The sale by Anthony Sadler of 
“ Quintens,” which we have already recorded, was accompanied by 
an assignment to the same William Benet of the lease under Lord 
Hertford. The original of this particularly interesting indenture 
is, unfortunately, not forthcoming :— 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 245 


(59) 


16th July, 39 Eliz: 1597. By Indenture Between Anthony Sadler 
and W™. Sadler of the one part and W™. Bennett of the other part 
Reciteing the Lease of the First of Sept 29 Eliz*: from the Earl of 
, Hertford, The said Anthony Sadler and W~. Sadler takeing notice that 
they had survived the said Thomas Sadler their Father In consideracion 
of a certaine sum of money paid them by W™, Bennett Did demise grant 
assigne and Sett over unto the st W™. Bennett and his Assignes All the 
same premisses demised by the s‘. Earl of Hertford to Thomas Anthoney 
and W™. Sadler 
To hold to the said W™. Bennett and his assignes dureing the lives 
of the said W™. and Anthony Sadler and the survivor of them subject 
to the rent payable to the said Earl by the s? recited lease with a covenant 
for quiet enjoyment against them or the said Tho: Sadler their late 
father and against William Sadler and John Sadler uncle (sze) of the said 
Anthony and William Sadler And a covenant from W™. Bennett to in- 
demnify the Sadlers in respect of the Assignement. 


The next document extant, or recorded in the “abstract,” is 
nearly eleven years later. In the interval, it would appear, William 
Benet had taken a fresh lease of the premises from the Earl of 

_ Hertford, for the lives of himself and Anne his wife, and it is upon 
the surrender of this lease that the Earl, by the indenture which 
- follows grants in 1608, a new lease to Sir John Benet, for the lives 


_ of the said Anne and of William and Matthew, two of Sir John’s 
children :— 


(60) 
6 May, This Indenture made the seaventh day of May in the yeres 
1608. of the raigne of our most gracious soveraigne Lord James by 


the grace of God Kinge of Hngland Fraunce and Ireland 
defender of the faythe &c. the sixth and of Scotland the one and fortyth 
Betweene the Right Honorable Sir Edward Seymour Knight Baron 
Beauchampe and Earle of Hertford of the one parte And Sir John Benett 
of the Citty of London Knight of the other parte Witnesseth that the 
saide Earle as well for and in consideracion of a surrender in due forme 
of lawe nowe made unto him the said Harle by William Benett thelder 
of Weeke in the County of Wiltes gentleman and Anne his wyfe of all 
theire and eyther of theire estate right tytle interest and terme for the 
lyves of the saide William and Anne of and in the Messuage and Tofte 
or two tenementes and all other the landes and hereditamentes with 
theire appurtenaunces hereafter in and by theis presentes demysed or 
mencioned to be demysed As also for and in consideracion of the somme 
of nynescore poundes of lawfull money of England to him the saide 
Earle by the saide Sir John Benett (in name of a fyne or income) before 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


thensealing and delivery of theis presentes well and trewlie paid where- 
of and wherewith the saide Earle acknowledgeth himselfe to be fully 
contented and satisfied and thereof and of every parte and parcell thereof 
doth clerelie acquite and discharge the saide Sir John Benett his executors 
and admynistrators and every of them by theis presentes Hath demysed 
betaken and to ferme letten and by theis presentes doth demyse be- 
take and to ferme lett unto the saide S'. John Benett All those his 
Messuage and Tofte heretofore demysed called or knowen by the name 
of two Tenementes scituate lyinge and being in Costowe in the foresaide 
county of Wiltes neere unto the saide Earle his Graunge called Studley — 
graunge in the said county of Wiltes together with all orchardes gardens 
inward and outward courtes or yardes howses edifices buildinges barnes 
and stables and all other his arrable landes meadowes pastures feedinges 
and other hereditamentes to the saide messuage and tofte or two tene- 
mentes or to eyther of them belonging or in anie wise appertayning 
lying and being within the parish of Wroughton in the saide county of — 
Wiltes late in the tenure manurance or occupacion of Thomas Sadler 
deceased Anthony Sadler and William Sadler or some of them theire or 
some of theire assigne or assignes and nowe or late in the tenure manu- 
rance or occupacion of the said William Benett thelder or of his assigne 
or assignes And also all those his three acres and an halfe of meadowe 
lying and being in a certeine meadow called the Hurst and all that other 
parcell of meadowe adjoyninge to the said Hurst meadowe and extend- 
ing to a certeine parcell of ground and streame called Holbrooke And all 
those six acres of land lying and being in the Hastfeilde in the lower — 
parte of the saide field be yt more or lesse And all those six acres of — 
arrable land lying and being in a certeine comon called the Westfeild — 
uppon the hill there be yt more or less And all that close of pasture 
called the Berry meade or Berry close also lying and being within the 
saide parish of Wroughton and lykewyse late in the tenure manurance 
or occupacion of the saide Thomas Sadler deceased Anthony Sadler and 
William Sadler or some of them theire or some of theire assigne or 
assignes and nowe or late in the tenure manurance or occupacion of the 
saide William Benett thelder of his assignee or assignees Together with all — 
comons and ecomons of pasture wayes easementes profittes and comodityes _ 
to the saide premyses belonging or in any wyse appertayning in as large 
ample and beneficiall manner and forme as the saide William Benett 
thelder or his assignes have at any tyme held occupied or enjoyed the 
same Except and alwaies reserved unto the saide Earle his heires and © 
assignes all manner of mettalls mynes and quarrs and all woodes under- 
woodes tymber trees and other greate trees (saving fruite trees) nowe or 
hereafter standing growinge renewing or being in or uppon the saide 
premyses or any parte or parcell thereof And lykewise except and 
reserved unto the saide HWarle his heires and assignes all and all manner 
or hawkes and herons from tyme to tyme breeding or keeping in or upon 
the said premyses by theis presentes demysed Together with free lyberty 
of fyshing fowling hawking and hunting at all manner of game to and 
for the saide Earle his heires and assignes and to and for his and theire 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 247 


servauntes and every other parson or parsons by his or theire speciall 
lycence and appointment in and uppon the saide premyses and in and 
uppon every parte thereof To have and to holde the saide Messuage 
and Tofte heretofore demysed and all other the premisses with all and 
singuler theire appurtenaunces (except before excepted) unto the saide 
Sir John Benett his executors admynistrators and assignes from the feast 
of Thannuncyacion of the blessed virgin Sainte Mary last past before the 
date of theise presentes unto the end and terme of fowerscore and nyne- 
teene yeres from thence next ensuing and fully to be compleate and 
ended yf the said Anne wyfe of thesaide William Bennett thelder 
and William Bennett and Mathewe Bennett sonnes of the saide Sir 
John Bennett or any one of them the saide Anne William Benett the 
sonne and Mathewe Benett doe or shall soe long happen to lyve 
Yeldinge and payinge therefore yerelie during the said terme the 
olde and accustomed -yerelie rente or somme of fower poundes eight 
shillinges and fower pence of lawfull English money at two feastes or 
termes in the yere most usuall that ys to say at the feastes of Sainte 
Michaell tharchaungell and Thannuncyacion of the blessed virgin Sainte 
Mary by even and equall porcions And the saide Sir John Benett for 
himselfe his’ heires executors administrators and assignes and for every 
of them doth covenaunte and graunte to and with the saide Earle his 
heires and assignes and to and with every of them by theis presentes 
that yi it shall happen the said yerelie rent of fower poundes eight: 
shillinges and fower pence or anye parte thereof reserved as aforesaid to 
be behind and unpaied at any tyme during the saide terme by the space 
of one and twenty dayes nexte after any of the saide feast dayes at or in 
which it ought to be payed as is aforesaide the same having been 
lawfully demaunded at or within the said messuage before by theis 
presentes demysed That then the saide Sir John Bennett and his assignes 
and every other parson and parsons lawfully clayming or which shall 
clayme by fromor under him orhis right or under this present demyse shall 
forfaite and pay unto the saide Harle his heires and assignes for everie such 
default of payment of the saide yerely rent in manner and forme before 
mencioned the somme of twenty shillinges of lawfull money of Hngland 
for and in the name of a paine over and above the saide yerelie rent of 
fower poundes eight shillinges and fower pence And that for every such 
somme or sommes of money soe to be forfaited for and in the name of a 
payne for everie or any such default as is aforesaide yt-shall and may 
be lawfull to and for the saide Harle his heires and assignes and every or 
any of them into all and singuler the saide premyses before by theis 
presentes demysed. with all and singuler theire appurtenaunces to enter 
and distraine and the distresse and distresses there found and taken to 
leade chase dryve and carry away and the same to keepe holde and de- 
taine untill such tyme as he the saide Harle his heires or assignes and 
every or any of them of all and every such somme or sommes of money 
so to be forfaited for and in the name of a payne for every such defaulte 
of payment as is aforesaide be fully satisfied contented and paied 
Provided alwayes yi it shall happen the saide yerelie rent or summe 


248 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


of fower pounds eight shillinges and fower pence or any parte or parcell 
thereof to be behind and unpaied duringe the saide terme by the space 
of thirty dayes nexte after eny of the feast dayes aforesaide in which yt 
ought to be paied the same having bene also lawfully demaunded and 
noe sufficient distresse in or uppon the premysses can or may be found 
That then ymmediately or at any time from thence forth yt shall and 
may be lawfull to and for the saide Karle his heires and assignes into 
the saide Messuage and Totte and all other the premyses before by 
theis presentes demysed with all and singuler theire appurtenaunces 
wholie to reenter and the same to have againe repossesse and enjoy as 
in his or their former estate and the saide Sir John Benett his executors 
admynistrators and assignes from thence utterly to expell put out and 
remove any thinge in theis presentes Indentures to the contrarie thereof 
in any wyse notwithstandinge And the said Sir John Benett for himself 
his heires executours administrators and assignes and for every of them 
doth covenaunte graunte promyse and agree to and with the saide Earle 
his heires and assignes and to and with every of them by theis presentes 
in manner and forme following that ys to say That he the saide Sir John © 
Benett his farmours tenauntes and assignes or some of them shall and © 
will from tyme to tyme and at all tymes during the saide terme at theire 
owne proper costes and charges in and by all and all manner of needfull 
and necessarie reparacions well and sufficientlie uphold maintaine 
repaire amend clense skower and keepe or cause to be well and 
sufficientlie upholden maintained repaired amended clensed skowered 
and kept all and singuler the howses edifices buildinges hedges ditches 
styles gates wayes watercourses moundes fences and inclosures of within — 
or uppon the said Messuage and Tofte and all other the premyses before 
by theis presentes demysed and the same soe well and sufficiently up- 
holden maintained repaired amended clensed skowred and kepte at or in 
the end or other determynacion of the saide terme shall and will leave 
or yeld up And shall yerelie during the saide terme at seasonable 
tymes in the yere sett and plant in and uppon the saide premyses before 
by theis presentes demysed in places needfull and convenient in every 
yere three trees lykely to growe (whereof one to be a fruite tree) and the 
same being soe sett and planted shall keepe and defende as much as 
they may-from spoyle and destruction to the end that they may growe 
prosper and contynue And further shall and will during all the saide 
terme dwell inhabite and be resiant in or uppon the saide Messuage by 
theis presentes demysed and there by him or themselves or by his or 
theire servaunntes or famely keep howse and maintaine hospitallity in 
reasonable and convenient manner And shall lykewyse allowe and 
fynde to the officers of the saide Earle his heires and assignes coming 
and resorting to the saide messuage and other the premyses before by 
theis presentes demysed to survey the same or for or about other affaires 
of the saide Harle his heires and assignes concerning the said premyses 
meate drincke and lodging competent and sufficient for them and their 
retynue and stabling lytter hay provender and grass meete and sufficient 
for their horses mares and geldings once every yere during the saide 


al eam ae A 


A eae ty 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 249 


terme by the space of one day and one night at each tyme onelie and 
not above And further that neither he the saide Sir John Benet his 
executors admynistrators and assigns nor any of them nor any other 
parson or parsons haying or lawfully clayming or which shall have or 
lawfully clayme anie estate or interest of or in the saide premises by theis 
presentes demysed or of or in any parte or parcell thereof by from or 
under him them or any oi them or in his theire or any of theire right 
shall at any tyme during the saide terme breake upp eare sowe or con- 
vert into tillage any parte of the meadowe or pasture groundes before by 
theis presentes demysed without the speciall lycence of the said Harle 
his heires and assignes first had and obtained in writing under his or 
theire handes and seales such pasture ground as at the tyme of such con- 
verting shalbe knowen to be barren and old layne gréund and unfitt for 
such pasture and such as by the course of good husbandry will be the 
better afterwardes by being plowed onely excepted Nor shall alyen 
assigne or sett over all his or theire whole estate or interest before by these 
presentes demysed of or in the before demysed premyses or of or in anie 
parte or parcell thereof to any parson or parsons bodye politique or 
corporate (other then to the saide Anne William Benett the sonne and 
Mathewe Benett or to some or one of them or to the wyfe childe or 
children of the saide Sir John Benett without the lyke lycence of the 
saide Earle his heires or assignes in writing under his or theire handes 
and seales first had and obtained for the same And further that noe 
parson or parsons clayming by from or under him the saide Sir John 
Benett or his assignes or any of them or in his theire or any of theire 
right or under this presente demyse shalbe retained into the service of 
any parson or parsons at any tyme during the contynuance of the saide 
terme and of theire interest therein without the speciall lycence of the 
saide Harle his heires and assignes first had and obtained in writing 
under his or theire handes and seales but shall at all tymes being not 
then otherwyse unmeete and unable for such service in respecte of sex age 
sicknes or other debillity of bodie be ready to serve and shall serve 
the kinges majestie that nowe ys his heires and successors under the 
conducte of the saide Earle his heires and assignes when and as often as 
the saide Harle his heires and assignes shall serve in the warrs of his 
majesties his heirs and successors in his or theire owne proper parson or 
parsons yi they or any of them shalbe thereunto required by the saide 
Earle his heires or assignes And the Saide Harle for himselfe his heires 
executors admynistrators and assignes and everie of them covenaunteth 
and graunteth to and with the saide Sir John Benett his executors ad- 
mynistrators and assignes by theis presentes in manner and forme fol- 
lowing that is to say That he the saide Karle his heires and assignes and 
everie of them shall and will at all tymes and from tyme to tyme during 
the saide terme for and towardes the maintenaunce and reparacion of the 
Saide messuage and tofte and all other the premyses before by theis 
presentes demysed uppon reasonable request to be made to the saide 
Earle his heires or assignes or to his or theire surveyour woodward or 
other officer for that purpose to be appointed allowe and by themselves 


VOL, XXXVI.—NO. CXII. DS) 
i 


250 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


or some or one of theire saide officers appointe and sett forth to and for 
the saide reperacions soe from tyme to tyme to be done and made 

sufficient rough tymber nowe or hereafter standing growing or being in — 
or uppon the saide premyses before by theis presentes demysed the 
felling squaring carrying and setting upp whereof to be at the proper — 
costes and charges of the saide Sir John Benett his executors admynis- — 
trators or assignes onelie And also that he the saide Sir John Benett. 
his executors admynistrators and assignes shall or may from tyme to : 
tyme when and as often as neede shall require during the saide tome 
have perceave and take at seasonable tymes in the yere competent and ~ 
sufficient howse-boote (excepte tymber to be allowed and taken onelie in» 
manner and forme before mencioned and not otherwyse) fireboote _ 
ploughboote and hedgeboote standing and growing in and uppon the | 
saide premyses by theis presentes demysed the same severall bootes to | 
be spent and occupied in and uppon the same premyses onely and not 
elsewhere and that without spoyle or wast making during the saide” 
terme And further that the saide Sir John Benett his executors ad- | 
mynistrators and assignes and every of them for the saide yerely rent 
and under the covenauntes condicions grauntes articles clauses and 
agreementes in and by theis presentes reserved and specified which on 
the parte and behalfe of the saide Sir John Benett his executors ad- 
mynistrators and assignes are to be observed fulfilled and kepte shall o 
may peaceably and quietlie during all the saide terme of fowerscore and 
nyneteene yeres (yf and in case the foresaide Anne and the saide 
‘William Benett the Sonne and Mathewe Benett or any of them shall 

so longe happen to lyve) have holde use occupie and enjoye all and | 
singuler the premyses before by theis presentes demysed and every 
parte and parcell thereof without the lett trouble eviction or interruption of 
the said Earle his heires or assignes or any of them or of anie other person 
or persons lawfully clayming by from or under him them or anie of them 
or by his theire or any of theire acte assent consent meanes comaundement 
or procurement And lastly the saide Harle for himselfe his heires 
executors administrators and assignes and every of them covenaunteth 
and graunteth to and with the saide Sir John Benett and his assignes 
that he the saide Earle and his heires shall and will at all tymes hereafter 
within the space of. two yeres next ensuing the date hereof upom 
reasonable request to be made to him or them by the saide Sir John 


In witnes whereof the parties to theis presente Indentures have inter- ‘) 
chaungeably putt theire handes and seales Geven the day and yere first: : 
above written Anno Domini 1608. E. Hertrorp. 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 251 


In the fold. Yxaminatur per Ja: Kyrton. 

Seal cut off. 

Endorsed. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of 
GILBERT PRYNE 
Ric: WHELER 
JAMES KyRToNn 
JAMES KyYRTON 
Josias Kyrton 
RosBEert BANKWORTH 
THo: SANDFORD 


Also ‘‘ No. 8.” 
No. 114. 
Three days later Sir John assigned this lease over to his brother 


practically for life and five years over, at a peppercorn rent :— 


(61) 
10 May This Indenture made the tenth daie of Maiein the yeare 
1608. of the raigne of o' soveraigne Lord James by the grace [of 


God] of England Scotland France and Ireland Kinge Defendo'™ 
of the faith &c. vizt. of England France & Ireland the sixt & of Scotland 
thone & fortith Betweene S' John Benet of London Knight on thone 
parte and William Benet of Marlborough in the Countye of Wiltes Esq' 
on thother parte Wheareas the right honorable S'. Kdward Seymour 
Knight Baron Beauchampe Harle of Hertford by an Indenture of lease 
made and bearinge date the seaventh daie of Maie in the saide yeare of 
o* said soveraigne Lord did demise betake and to ferme lett to the sayd 
S' John his executors administrators and assignes All those his 
Messuage and toft heretofore demised called or knowne by the name of 
two Tenementes situate lyinge & beinge in Costowe in the Countie of 
Wiltes aforesaid nere unto the said Harle his Grange called Stadley (sic) 
grange in the said Countie of Wiltes Together with all orchardes 
gardens inward or outward courtes or yardes houses edifices buildinges 
barnes and stables and all other his arable landes meadowes pastures 
feedinges and other hereditamentes to the said Messuage or Toft 
or two tenementes or to either of them belonginge or in any wise 
appertayninge lyinge & beinge within the parish of Wroughton in the 
said Countye of Wiltes late in the tenure manurance or occupacion of 
Thomas Sadler deceased Anthony Sadler & William Sadler or some of 
them theire or some of theire assignee or assignees & now or late in the 
tenure manurance or occupacion of the said William Benett or of his 
assignee or assignees And also all those his three acres and an halfe of 
meadowe lyinge & beinge in a certaine meadow called the Hurst and all 
that other parcell of meadow adjoyninge to the said Hurst meadow and 
extendinge- to a parcell of ground & streame called Holbrooke and all 
those sixe acres of land lyinge & beinge in the east feild in the lower 
parte of the said feild be it more or lesse And all those sixe acres of arable 
land lyinge in a certaine common called the west feild uppon the hill 


s 2 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


there be it more or lesse And all that close of pasture called the Berry 
mead or berry close, all lyinge & beinge within the said parish of 
Wroughton and likewise late in the tenure manurance or occupacion of 
the said Thomas Sadler deceassed Anthony Sadler & William Sadler or 
some of them theire or some of theire assignee or assignees and now or ~ 
late in the tenure manurance or occupacion of the said William Benet 

or of his assignee or assignees Together with all Commons commodities 

common of pasture waies easmentes and profittes to the said premises 

belonginge or in any wise appertayninge in as large ample & beneficiall 

manner and forme as the said William Benet or his assignes have or at 

any tyme held occupyed or enjoyed the same (except as.in the said 

Indenture is excepted) To have and hold all and singular the premises 

with theire and every of theire appurtenaunces (except as therein is _ 
excepted) to the said S" John Benet his executors administrators and © 
assignes from the feast of the Annuntiacion of the blessed virgine St > 
Marye then last passed for the terme of fourescore and nyneteene yeares 
if Anne Benet wife of the said William Benet William Benett and — 
Mathew Benet sonnes of the said S' John Benett or any of them shall 
so longe live for and under such rent exceptions covenauntes condicions | 
articles and agreementes as in and by the sayd Indenture of lease 
whereunto reference be had are referred mencioned expressed and con- 
tayned Now therefore witnesse theis presentes that the said S' John | 
Benet (for diverse good causes and consideracions him thereunto movinge) | 
hath demised graunted and to ferme letten and by theis presentes — 
doth demise graunt & to ferme lett to the saide William Benet | 
(partie to these presentes) all and singular the said Messuage and | 
toft and all and every other the premises before to him the said S' John 
demised and graunted as aforesaid with theire and every of theire | 
appurtenaunces (except as in the said recited Indenture is excepted) 
To have and hold the said demised premises and all and every parte — 
thereof with theire and every of theire appurtenaunces in as full and — 
ample manner as the same are to him the said S'. John demised by the | 
said Earle as aforesaid unto the said William Benet (partie to theis — 
presentes) his executors administrators and assignes for and duringe and ‘ 
untill the full terme of three score yeares from the feast of the An- © 
nuntiacion of the blessed Lady the virgine now last passed to be — 
accompted and thenceforth next followinge fully to be complete expired — 
and ended if the said Anne Bennet William Benet and Mathew Benet — 
sonnes of the said St John or any of them the said Anne William the — 
sonne or Mathew shall so longe live Yeildinge and payinge therefore — 
yearely duringe the saide terme to the said S: John his executors ad- — 
ministrators and assignes at the feast of the nativitie of o' Lord God one 
peper corne And the said St John Benet for him his executors and 
administrators doth covenaunt promise graunt and agree to and with — 
the said William Benet partie to theise presentes. his executors 
administrators and assignes by theis presentes in manner and forme 
followinge that is to saie That he the said William partie to theis pre- 
sentes his executors, administrators & assignes for & duringe all the 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 253 


terme hereby demised shall or lawfully maie (for by & under the rentes 
covenauntes condicions excepcions & reservacions in the said originall 
lease & in theis presentes mencioned & contayned) have hold & enjoye 
the said demised premises & every parte thereof with thappurtenaunces 
freed acquited & discharged or uppon reasonable request saved and kept 
harmelesse of and from all former bargaines sales leases grauntes 
assignmentes troubles charges and incumbrances whatsoever by him the 
said St John at any tyme had made occasioned done or suffered And 
that he the sayd St John his executors administrators and assignes or 
some of them shall and will from tyme to tyme & at all tymes hereafter 
duringe the terme hereby demised when and as often as neede shall 
require shew forth or cause to be shewed forth to him the said William 
partie to theis presentes his executors administrators & assignes or his 
or theire Councellours Atfu[r]neys agentes or Sollicitours the said 
originall Indenture of demise from the said Harle, to him the said St John 
“made as aforesaid to be pleaded or given in evidence as occasion shall 
require for the necessary maintenaunce & defence of thestate title & 
interest of him the said William partie to theise presents his executors 
administrators & assignes of in & to the premises hereby demised or any 
parte thereof or of any-accion or suite by them or theire undertenauntes 
to be commenced uppon for or touchinge the saide premises or the profittes 
thereof or any thinge thereunto pertayninge And the said William Benet, 
partie to theis presentes doth for him his executors administrators 
& assignes covenaunt graunt promise & agree to & with the said St John 
Benet his executors administrators & assignes That he the said William 
Benet partie to theis presentes his executors administrators & assignes 
and every of them shall & will from tyme to tyme duringe the terme 
hereby demised paye the rent for the premises reserved, and observe 
performe fullfill & keepe all & every the grauntes excepcions articles 
covenauntes & agreementes in the said originall Indenture of lease 
mencioned & contained on the parte and behalfe of the said Sr John his 
executors administrators & assignes to be payed observed performed 
fulfilled & kept And of & from all accions suites distresses entries 
forfeitures troubles & damages which shall or maie arise grow happen 
or be incurred for touchinge concerninge or by reason of the same or any 
of them or the non payment or not (sic) performance thereof or of any 
of them or any parte thereof duringe the saide terme hereby demised 
or graunted. shall & will at all tymes acquite discharge & save 
harmlesse as well the said S' John his executors administrators & 
assignes & every of them as the said premises and thestate right & 
title of them the said S' John his executors administrators & assignes 
therein & thereunto and every parte thereof Provided all waies & 
uppon condicion that if it shall happen the said William partie to theis 
presentes to dye or departe this mortall life before thend of five and fifty 
yeares now next cominge of the terme hereby demised That then from & 
ymmediately after thend & expiracion of five yeares next ensuinge after 
the death & decease of him the said William (partie to theis presentes) 
this present demise lease & graunt of all and singular the premises shall 


254 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


cease & be utterly voyd determined & of none effect to all intentes & 
purposes and have no longer continuaunce or beinge any thinge in theis — 
presentes before contayned or thereuppon to be construed to the contrary 
thereof in any wise notwithstandinge. In witnes whereof the parties — 
above named have to theis present Indentures interchangeably sett theire © 
handes and seales the daie & yeare first above written. 

(Signed) Witt1am BENETT. 


Endorsed. Sealed & delivered in the presence of 
Jo: SPEEDE. 


Also. q 
Counterpart 10 May 6 Jacob: was for 60 yearesmade by S'Jo: Benet 
to William Benet of Costowe. 1608. No. (10). 

No. 115. 


William Benet was, in fact, settling his affairs, in anticipation — 
of his decease, which at no very long interval happened. By in- 
denture, on the following day, he settles Cokharris alias Quintens, 
which he had purchased in 1597, on the issue of his brother Sir 
John. From the endorsement we gather the information, not 
otherwise forthcoming from this collection of documents, that the | 
dispositions he made were after his death disputed by Ralph Benet, | 
elder brother of them both :— 


(62) 

11 May, This Indenture made the eleaventh daie of Maie in the 
A.D. 1608. yeare of the raigne of o* soueraigne Lord James by the grace ~ 
of god of England ffrance and Ireland Kinge defendo' of the 
fayth &c. the sixt and of Scotland thone & fortith Betweene William ~ 
Benet of Marleborough in the Countye of Wiltes Hsq' on thone parte ~ 
and S' John Bennet of London Knight brother of the said William on ~ 
thother parte Witnesseth that the said William for the setlinge of his 

lande tenementes and hereditamentes hereafter in and by theis” 
presentes mencioned in to and upon himselfe and the heires of his owne ‘ 
bodye and for default of such issue in to and uppon others of his name _ 
and bloued as hereafter in and by theis presentes shalbe named and in ~ 
consideracion of the entire loue and naturall affeccion w“ he the sayd — 
William beareth to the heires of his owne body begotten or to be begotten 
and for theire advancement if god shalbe pleased to blesse him w" 
any such issue And in default thereof for his like loue and affeccion 
unto and towardes the persons hereafter in theis presentes named & for 
theire seuerall advancementes doth for him his heires and assignes 
hereby covenant graunt and agree to and w'' the said S' John Benet his 
heires and assignes in manner and forme followinge, that is to saie, That 
he the said William Benet and his heires shall and will from henceforth 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 205 


stand and be seised of and in all that and those his Tenement and Toft 
lyinge and beinge in Costowe in the parish of Wroughton in the County 
of Wiltes aforesaid And of and in all landes tenementes meadowes 
pastures closes woodes underwoodes commons profittes commodities 
advantages & hereditamentes whatsoeuer to the said Tenement & Tofte 
or to either of them belonginge or appertaininge and w“ he the said 
William lately purchased of Anthony Sadler of Costoe aforesaid to the 
uses intentes and purposes hereafter in theis presentes lymited and de- 
elared That is to saye First to thonely use and behoof of himselfe the 
said William and of the heires of his bodie lawfully begotten and to be be- 
gotten And for want of such issue then tothe use and behoofof the executors 
administrators and assignes of him the said William for & duringe the 
terme of fiue yeares next after his decease and untill such of the feastes 
of St Michaell tharchangell or Thanmuntiacion of o' blessed Lady the 
Virgine S‘ Marye as shall next follow thend of the said fiue yeares And 
from and after the expiracion of the said fiue yeares and the cominge of 
such feaste then to the use and behoof of William Benet one of the 
sonnes of the sayd St John Benet and of the heires males of his body 
lawfully to be begotten And for want of such issue then to the use & 
behoof of the heires females of his bodye lawfully begotten. & to be 
begotten And for want of such issue then to the use & behoof of Thomas 
Benet one other of the sonnes of the Said Sr John Benet and of the 
heires males of his bodye lawfully to be begotten and for want of such 
issue then to the use and behoof of Mathew Benet one other of the sonnes 
of the sayd St John Benet and of the heires males of his bodye lawfully 
to be begotten And for want of such issue then to the use and behoof 
of John Benet eldest sonne of the said St John Benet and of the heires 
males of his bodye lawfully begotten & to be begotten And for want of 
such issue then to the use & behoof of the said St John Benet and of the 
heires males of his body lawfully begotten & to be begotten And for 
want of such issue then to the use and behoof of the right heires of the 
said William Benet partie to theis presentes forever Provided alwaies 
that it shall and maie be lawfull to and for him the said William Benet 
partie to theis presentes at any tyme or tymes hereafter and from tyme 
to tyme duringe his naturall life at his free will and pleasure by any his 
deede or writinge by him sealed and published in the presence of two 
credible witnesses or more to alter change abridge determine revoke or 
make yvoyd all or any the use or uses estate or estates in and by theis 
presentes before declared mencioned lymited or appointed to himselfe 
or to any one or more of other the sayd parties before mencioned or to 
all of them as for and touchinge all and euery the sayd premises or any 
parte or partes thereof And that at all tymes from and after such tyme 
as the said William partie to theis presentes shall by any such deede or 
writinge so revoke alter change abridge determine or make voyd or 
declare his mynd will and intent to be to alter change abridge detetermine 
revoke or make voyd any such vse or vses estate or estates That then 
and thenceforth such and soe many of the vses and estates herein before 
declared as shalbe declared to be altered changed determined revoked 


vay 


256 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


and made voyd shall accordingly stand and be altered changed revoked _ 
and made voyd for such so much and such part and partes onely of the — 
premises as he shall declare his will and mind so to be and accordinge ~ 
to the very true intent purporte & meaninge of such deede or writinge _ 
and of the said William therein and thereby expressed and declared — 
In witnes whereof the parties above named have to theis present — 
Indentures enterchangeably sett theire handes & seales the daie & yeare 
first aboue written. WitriamM BENnett. 


g 


Endorsed. Sealed and deliuered in the presence of 
THo: WENTWORTHE 
Jo: SPEEDE 


This Indenture was shewed forth vnto Thomas Wentworth Esquier 
and to John Speed at the tyme of their examinacions on the parte and 
behalfe of St John Bennett Knight plaintiff against Raphe Bennett | 
Esquier and others defendauntes The xv'* daie of June 1610 


Per Nicholaum Roberts in Cancellaria Examinatorem. 


Endorsed. William Benet of Marlebourgh did covenant w'* Sr Jo: 
Benet to stand seised of Costow to y° vse of himself for life & after to 
y° vse of William Benet of Grayes Inne entayle 11% May 6 Jacob: wt 
power of revocation. 


(11) 
No. 116. 


Rather more than a month later, by a document very remarkable 
for the vigour of its drafting no less than for the complicated 
arrangement to which the two brothers had come set out in it, 
the future devolution of lord Hertford’s lease of the “ Two Tene 
ments” in Costowe was finally determined. Sir John, like many 

f his kindred, was a notable man. A certain distrust of him on 
William’s part may, perhaps, be read into the final covenant :— 


(63) 
16 June, This Indenture made the sixteenth daie of June in the — 
1608. yeare of the raigne of our soveraigne lord James by the grace — 


of God of England France and Ireland kinge defendour of the — 
faith &e. the sixt and of Scotland thone and fortith Betweene Sr John ’ 


the sayd St John Benet ¢ on thother parte Whereas ae right Honorable — } 
St Edward Seymour Knight Baron Beauchampe Earle of Hertford by te 
an Indenture of lease under his hand and seale bearing date the seaventh ~ 
daie of Maie last past before the date of theis presentes for the con- — 
sideracions therein specified did demise betake and to ferme lett to the — 


The Society's MSS.  Quidhampton. 257 


sayd Sr John Benett his executors administrators:and assignes All those 
his Messuage and toft heretofore demised called or knowne by the name 
of two Tenementes situate lyinge and beinge in Costowe in the countye 
of Wiltess’ nere unto the sayd Harle his Grange called Studley 
Grange in the sayd countie of Wiltess’ Together with all orchardes 
[&e. See No. 60 above] which sayd lease was had and obtained of the 
sayd Harle aswell upon and in consideracion of the surrender made to 
the sayd Harle by the sayd William Benet th’elder and Anne his 
wife of a lease for terme of theire lives which they had of the premises 
from the sayd Earle as alsoe in consideracion of a summe of money 
payed unto the sayd Harle for a fine for the sayd new lease by the sayd 
St John Benetti And where nevertheles the true intent meaninge 
and agreement of the sayd St John Benet and William Benet thelder 
was and is that he the sayd William Benet should hold and take the 
rentes issues and profittes of the premises to his owne use duringe so 
many yeares of the sayd terme as he the sayd William shouldlive And 
that also the rentes revenues issues and profittes of the premises untill 
thend of one whole daie after such of the feastes of St Michaell Tharch- 
angell or the Annunciacion of the blessed virgine St Marye as should next 
ensue the end of five yeares next after the death and decease of the sayd 
William Benet thelder should be to him the sayd William his executors 
administrators or assignes And that afterwardes the sayd St John Benet 
his executors administrators and assignes should stand possessed of the 
premises duringe the residue of the sayde terme And should hold the 
same upon the trustes and confidences and to the uses and behoofes of 
the child or children of the bodye of the sayd William Benet thelder 
lawfully issuinge as is hereafter in theis presentes expressed (if he shall 
have any issue) The said St John Benet his executors or assignes having 
first levyed of the profittes of the premises the sume of two hundred . 
poundes of lawfull money of England in recompence of the fine payed 
by him the sayd Sr John to the sayd Hrle (sic) for the lease first above 
mencioned And for want of issue of the bodye of the sayd William 
Benet and after the sayd five years expired then to stand possessed 
thereof and to hold the same to the use and benefitt of such of the sonnes 
of the sayd St John Benet and of theire issues as is herein after lymited 
and declared as of the free guift to them thereof by the sayd William Benet 
their uncle proceedinge from his naturall love and affeccion unto them 
according to the purport limitacions and true intent of theis presentes 
And where alsoe to thend that the sayd William Benet and his assignes 
maie better enjoye and take the profittes of the premises duringe certaine 
yeares of the saide terme (if he live so longe) and for five yeares after 
his decease according to thintent and agreement aforesayd the sayd 
St John Benet by an Indenture of lease under his hand and seale bearinge 
date the tenth daie of Maie now last past, hath demised and graunted to 
the said William Benet thelder and his assignes all and singular the 
premises (except as in the said originall Indenture of lease is excepted) 
to hold for the terme of threescore yeares (if the sayd Anne Benet wife 
of the sayd William Benet thelder and the sayd William Benet 


258 The Society’s MSS. Quidhampton. 


and Mathew Benet sonnes of the sayd Sr John or any of them 
should so long live) And uppon condicion that if the sayd William 
Benet thelder should dye before thend of fiftie and five yeares — 
that then from and after thexpiracion of five yeares next after — 
his decease the sayd lease and graunt to hime made should be voyd as 
thereby appeareth Howbeit the true meaninge is that if the sayd 
William Benet happen to dye that then his executors and assignes shall 
hold the premises for five yeares to begine and to be accompted from ~ 
such feast daie of the feastes of St. Michaell or thannuntiacion of the — 
blessed virgine St Marye as shall next ensue after the decease of the said 
William Benet thelder (if he dye without issue) Wow (aswell in regard © 
thereof as for the better assurance for due performance and accomplish- 
ment of the trusts and confidences above declared and mencioned) Theis 
presentes doe witnesse That it is fully covenaunted concluded declared 
condiscended and agreed by and betweene the sayd parties to theis 
presentes That he the sayd Sr John Benet his executors and assignes | 
shall stand and be possessed of the revercion of the said terme and of all 
and singular the premises for and during all the rest and residue of the 
said terme uppon the trusts and confidences and to the uses and intentes 
hereafter in theise presentes expressed and according to the true intent | 
of theis presentes That is to saye Uppon trust and confidence and to the © 
use and intent That if and in case the said William Benet thelder shall | 
have any issue livinge at thend and determinacion of the said five yeares | 
after his deceas that then the said St John Benet his executors and 
assignes shall stand possessed of and in the premises for the terme residue 
First to the use of himself the sayd St John his executors and assignes _ 
untill the summe of two hundred poundes shalbe or maie be for or to _ 
the use of him his executors or administrators levyed in recompence of © 
the fine by him payed for obtayninge of the said lease And after the ~ 
sayd summe levied then to the use of theldest sonne of the said William 
Benet thelder or in case he have no sonne and shall have one or more . 
daughters then to the use of the said daughter or daughters-And uppon | 
trust and confidence alsoe in such case that after the said five yeares 
expired and after the said S: John his executors or assignes shall or maie _ 
have levied the said summe of two hundred poundes as aforesaid the | 
said Sr John his executors or assignes shall uppon the request of such | 
sonn and if the said William have no sonne then of such his daughter or — 
daughters (if he have any) assign over to such sonne of the said William 
Benet thelder (if such sonne be livinge after the said five yeares end) om 
and if he have no sonne then livinge then to such daughter or daughters — 
of the said William Benet th’elder (if any be then livinge) the said re- i 
vercion and all the remainder of the said terme And uppon further — 
trust and confidence alsoe That if it happen the said William Benet 
thelder to dye without any issue or having issue at his decease the said 
issue shall dye before thexpiracion of the said five yeares Then the said — 
St John Benet his executors and assignes shall stand and be possessed 
of the premises first to the use and behoof of thexecutors administrators 
and assignes of the said William Benet thelder untill thend of one daie 


a ee 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 259 


next after such feast daie of the foresaid feastes of St Michaell tharch- 
angell and thannunciacion of the blessed virgin St Marye as shall next 
ensue after thexpiration of the said five yeares next after the deceas of 
the said William thelder And from thenceforth to the use and behoof 
of William Benet sonne of the said S' John and of the heires males of 
his body lawfully begotten and to be begotten and for want of such issue 
then to the use and behoof of the heires females of his body lawfully 
begotten and to be begotten And for want of such issue then to the use 
and behoof of Thomas Benet one other of the sonnes of the said S' John 
and of the heires males of his bodye lawfully begotten and to be begotten 
And for want of such issue then to the use and behoof of Mathew Benet 
one other of the sonnes of the said St John and of the heires males 
of his body lawfully begotten and to be begotten And for want of such 
issue ithen to the use and behoof of John Benet eldest sonne of the said 
S' John and of the heires males of his bodye lawfully begotten and to be 
begotten And for default of such issue then to the use and behoof of the 
said S* John Benet and of the heires males of his bodye lawfully begotten 
and to be begotten And for want of such issue then to the use and 
behoof of the right heires of the sayd William Benet thelder for ever 
And with to and uppon this further use and intent That if and when as 
the said William (sonne of the said S" John) shalbe maryed and have 
taken a wife with and by the likinge of his sayd father (if he be then 
livinge) that then the said St John his executors and assignes shall and 
maie (uppon the request of him the said William last named) make a 
lease of the premises or any parte thereof for any number of yeares 
determinable uppon the death of such wife and to her use and for her 
jointure And that from and after such tyme as he the said William shall 
have any child of thage of eight yeares That then the said Sr John his 
executors administrators and assignes shall at the request of the said 
William sonne of the said St John assigne to him the whole terme residue 
or otherwise surrender or dispose of the same at the will and pleasure of 
the said William last named And uppon further trust and confidence 
also that he the said St John his executors and assignes shall permitte 
and suffer the severall persons aforenamed respectively to occupie and 
take the profittes of the premises duringe the severall termes and estates 
to every of them severally and respectively herein above lymited and 
and meant Provided allwaies the true intent meaninge and agreement 
of the said parties to theis presentes (notwithstandinge any thinge above 
mencioned) is That if and in case the sayd William Benet thelder shall 
happen to dye without issue and that in the meane tyme or afterwardes 
any one or more of them the said Anne Benet William Benet the yonger 
and Mathew Benett shall happen to dye in the life tyme of thesaid St John 
or afterwardes that then and in such case after the decease. of the sayd 
William and after th’end of the sayd terme to him his executors ad- 
ministrators and assignes intended as aforesaid, the said Sr John his 
executors or assignes shall/and maie at his or their libertye and pleasure 
surrender the residue of the sayd terme and lease abovsaid at or uppon 
the takinge of a newe lease of the premises for more yeares determinable 


260 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


uppon such of the life or lives of the sayd Anne, William the yonger — 
and Mathew Benet which shalbe then livinge and uppon any other life 

or lives whom the said Sr John shall then nominate or thinke fitte In 

which case the true intent meaninge and agreement of the said parties to 
theis presentes is That (uppon the obtaininge of any such new lease) the : 
said St John his executors and assignes shall first alsoe receave and levye _ 
(of the profittes of the premises) such summe or summes of money and 
charges as he or they shall paie or disburse for or about the obtaininge _ 
of such new lease. And from thence and afterwardes the rentes issues — 
and profittes of the premises shalbe held taken receaved and injoyed q 
during all the terme yeares and tyme residue of such new lease and estate | 
And the said St John his executors administrators and assignes of all — 
and singular the premises duringe all such terme and tyme shall stand | 
and be possessed for and to such and the like trusts confidences uses and § 
intentes and for the behoofes of every such person and persons respectively 
as the sayd first recited lease should or ought to have bene held and © 
possessed by and accordinge to the limitacion and true intent of theis © 
presentes And the said St John Benet for himselfe his executors and 
administrators covenaunteth and graunteth to and with the sayd | 
William Benett thelder (brother of the sayd S John) by theis presentes 

That he the said Sr John his executors and assignes (for his and theire 
partes respectively) shall and will truely performe all and every the 
trusts and confidences in him reposed in all thinges as is abovesaid and 
particularly and most especially the assigninge over of the revercion and 
residue of all the leas and terme above said to thissue, child or children 


five yeares next after his decease as is abovesaid (if any then be) according 
to the true intent and meaninge of theis presentes In Witnes whereot © 
the parties above named to theis present Indentures enterchangeably | 
sett theire handes and seales the daie and yeare first above written. , 
Jo: BENET 


Mé that theise words (end of five years next after the) were enterlyned a 
(betwene the eight and twentith and nyne and twentith lynes) before — 
thensealinge and deliverye hereof 

THo. WENTWORTHE 
Hie: WARNER 
Tuo : SANFORD 


Sealed and delivered in the presence of 
THo: WENTWORTHE 
Hir: WARNER. 
THo : SANFORD 


Also ‘No. 15” and ‘ (12).” 


Seal, cut off. 
No. 117, 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 261 


A fine had in the meantime been levied of the premises from 
which we learn the approximate acreage, not otherwise stated :— 


(64) 


May, 1608. Quinque septiman’ Pasche 6 Ja: 11608. Chyrograph 
of fine Between Edward Earl of Hertford, plaintiff And William Bennett, 
gent’ and Anne his wife, deforciants 

Of two messuages one garden one orchard 60 acres of land 30 
acres of meadow and 80 acres of pasture cum pertinenciis in Wrough- 
ton and Costow. 


William Benet died, it would seem, 19 Feb., 1608-9. His will, 
presumably that proved, is not recorded on the “ abstract,” but a 
copy of it which occurs among these papers, is as follows :— 


(65) 
29 Dec. In the name of god Amen: the Nyne and twentieth day 
1608. of December, 1608, and in the yeares of the raigne of our 


soveraigne lord James, by the grace of god Kinge of England, 
Scotland, ffrance, and Ireland, defender of the faith etc. that is to saye, 
of England ffrance and Ireland the sixt, and of Scotland, the two and 
fortieth, etc. I William Benet of Marleborowe in the Countie of 
Wiltes gent. being weake in bodye, but of good and perfect mynde, and 
memorye (god I thanke him therefore) doe make and ordeyne this my 
present last will and testament in manner and forme followeing ; that is 
to saie, first I bequeath my sowle unto Almightye god my maker sauiour 
and redeemer faithfullie and stedfastlye beleiving, through the merrittis, 
and bloudsheadinge of Jesus Christ to be saued, and enioye everlasting 
life. And as towcheing the disposicion of such landes, goodes, and 
chattells, as it hath pleased the lord to bestowe upon mee I geue and 
bequeath the same in manner and forme followeing (that is to saye). 
ffirst I geue and bequeath to my welbeloved wife Anne Benet all her 
wearing apparell, one chaine of golde, and all suche ringes, jewelles, and 
other ornamentes, w‘* shee now hath, or att anie tyme vseth to wear. 
Item I geue and bequeath to my saide wife, all my plate, and howse- 
holde stuffe, as bedsteades, beddinge, tables, chaires, stooles, and all other 
Implem** of howseholde whatsoever, as are to mee belonging, and of all 
those thinges afore mencyoned, and for none other purpose onelye, I 
make my saide wife my executrix. Item my will, and mynde, is, that 
my saide wife Anne Benet shall win the tyme and space of three 
monethes next after my decease, geve sufficient bond to my executor, to 
paye to Elizabeth Damport, daughter of John Damport, gent. eyther att 
the daye of marriage of the saide Elizabeth, or att her full age of twentye 
and one yeares, (w‘" of them as shall first happen) the somme of one 
hundreth markes of lawfull money of England, And for the better 
advancement of the said Elizabeth, my will, and mynde, is, that my 


262 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


saide wife shall w= the proffites thereof mainteyne, and bring upp the 
saide Elizabethe, untill such tyme as shee shall accomplish the full age 
and mynde, is, that my executor hereafter named, doe alsoe for the j 
better educacion, and maintenance of the saide Elizabeth, and towardes © 
her bringing upp, allowe and paye unto my saide wife, the somme of 
sixe poundes thirteene shillinges, and fower pence, of lawfull money of © 
of twentye and one yeares, But if the parents of the saide Elizabeth bee 
not contented to haue her brought upp w'" my saide wife, but shalbe © 
desirous to have her awaye from her, Then my will, and mynde, is, that _ 
my saide wife shalbe clearely acquited, and discharged of, and for the ~ 
never bee sued or troubled upon the saide bonde. Item my will and 
mynde is, that my executor hereafter named shall forthwithe paye all 
such debts & sommes of money, as I doe now owe unto my Cosin™ 
Margarett Harris amounting to the somme of threescore powndes, w‘ is 
my self, for my owne remembraunce, as well as I could, is the utter- 
most pennye I do owe her, And if shee holde her self therew”" contented, 
then my will, and mynd, is that my executor hereafter named shall paie 
her for a legacye, the somme of twentye poundes more, of lawful money 
decease, But if shee doe not hold herself satisfied wt the saide somme of 
threescore powndes, then my will, and mynde, is, that shee shall neyther 
take, nor receaue anie benefitt, or proffitt of the legacye of twentye 
powndes bequeathed unto her, as aforesaide. Item I geue, and 
powndes of lawfull money of England, to bee paide wt*in two yeares 
next after my decease, that is to say two hundred and fiftie powndes 
w'hin the first yeare after my decease, and the other two hundreth and 
ffiftie powndes w'"in the second year next after my decease. Item I | 
dreth powndes of lawfull money of England to bee paide him in three — 
yeares next after my decease, that is to say, one hundreth markes thereof — 
the first yeare after my decease, another hundred markes thereof the — 
second yeare after my decease, and the other hundred markes the third | 
Benet about the somme of fortye powndes, w** somme of fortie powndes 
my will and desire is, that it bee paid assoone as soe much of my goodes ~ 
shall come to the handes of my executor hereafter named. Item in © 
token of my naturall loue to my three naturall sisters, I geue and be- a 
to buy him bookes twentye markes of lawfull money of England to bee 
paid the first yeare next after my decease, sixe powndes, thirteen shil- 
linges, and fower pence of like money and the second yeare after my 
decease other six powndes, thirteene shillings, and fower pence of like 


of twentye and one years, or her daye of marriage, And further, my will, 
England yearelye, vntil shee happen to marrye, or come to her full age 
payment of the saide somme of one hundredth markes, and that shee 
rentes, and moneys I haue receaved of her, w** by my accompt kept by | 
of England, w'tin the tyme and space of two yeares next after my 
bequeath to my brother Edmond Benet the somme of five hundreth © 
geue and bequeath to my brother Walter Benet the somme of two hun- | 
year after my decease. Item I doe owe to my said brother Walter 
queath severallye to their children, as followeth, vizt ; To John Vawer 
money. Item to my sister Pearse her eldest childe twentye markes of 


Ye 


The Socrety’s MSS. Quidhampton. 263 


lawfull money of England, sixe powndes, thirteene shillinges and fower 
pence thereof to bee payed in the second year after my decease, and the 
other six powndes, thirteene shillinges, and fower pence to bee payde 
in the third yeare after my decease. Item I geue and bequeathe to 
William Breckenden my godsonne, sonne of my sister Breckenden, 
fortye powndes of lawfull money of England, to bee paide unto him in 
the first year next after my decease. Item I geue and bequeathe to 
Richard Benet sonne of my brother Raphe Benet the somme of two 
hundred powndes of lawfull money of England, whereof, my will, and 
mynde, is, that one hundred powndes thereof shalbe paide him in the 
third yeare after my decease, and the other hundred powndes to bee 
paid him in the fowerth yeare next after my decease. Item I geue and 
bequeath to my Uncle Thomas Tesdale of Glympton, the Inheritance of 
my land at Blunsden, in the countye of Wiltes, in w‘" Acreman dwelleth, 
to this end and purpose that he shall w'"in the space of one whole yeare 
next after my decease well and sufficientlye convey and assure the same, 
to the releif and benefitt of sixe of the poorest children borne in Abindon, 
and to be brought upp in that schoole, by the space of sixe yeares to be 
elected nominated by him whilest he liveth and and then in theire places 
others to bee elected of like povertye, to bee releived by this meanes, 
and those to bee nominated by the maior part of the Hospitall there 
being. But for the particularities thereof, how, and by what meanes it 
shalbe bestowed, I referr it to his christian care, and conscience, having 
manye tymes had speech my self w'" him about this matter, and there- 
fore doth knowe my purpose herein. The Inheritance of my howse 
at Marlburgh, w*" William Yorke, and his wife holde for tearme of their 
lives of mee. Item I geue and bequeath the same to the Mayor and 
Burgesses there, to thend that the rent of the saide howse may be bestowed 
yearely upon such of the poore of the saide towne, as they shall thinke 
fitt yearelye upon Haster daye during the lives of the saide William 
Yorke, and his nowe wife, and afterwardes that the saide Mayor, and 
Burgesses shall let out the same for the best proffitt, and twice in the 
yeare bestowe the same upon the poorest in the saide towne for their 
better releife and maintenaunce, That is to saye, upon Haster daye, and 
Christmas daye by equall porcions. Item I geue, and bequeath to my 
Uncle Tesdale in token of my love to him, my graye nage and baye 
' gelding, desiring him to accept them in good part. Item I geue and 
bequeath to everye howseholde seruant I now keepe five powndes a 
peice to bee paid by my executor hereafter named w'*in the the tyme 
and space of one yeare and a half next after my decease. Item I geue 
and bequeath to William Wyatt his wife five powndes of lawfull money 
of Hngland. Item I geue and bequeath to John Gortons wife five 
powndes of lawfull money of England to be paide within one yeare and 
a half next after my decease. Item I geue and bequeath to George 
Pattricke five powndes of lawfull money of England all of them to bee 
payed within one yeare and a half next after my decease. Item I geue 
and bequeath to my brother Thomas Benet my biggest white siluer 
bowle desiring him to accept it in good part. The residewe of all my 


264 The Society’s MSS. Quidhampton. 


goodes, chattels, and leases whatsoeuer, not heretofore geuen, or be- 
queathed, I doe fullye, freelye, and absolutelye bestowe, and geue to, 
and upon my brother Raphe Benet, whom I doe hereby nominate and 
appoint my full and sole executor (except before excepted) of this my 
last will, and testament, desiring and entreating him, as he will answeare 
before god, or thinke to haue any good of any part, or portion of my 
goodes, to see my funerall decentlye, and comelye discharged according | 
to my state and calling, and this my present last will and testament 
fullye performed, according to the trew intent and meaning of theis 
presentes. In wittnes whereof, to this my present last will and 
testament, I the said William Benet haue hereunto sett my hande and 
seale. Yeoven the daye, and yeare first aboue written 
Witiram Benrr 


Theis being witnesses John Whitfield, seruant to Rowland Squyer, 
scrivener, dwelling in pater noster Rowe, London, the marke of Thomas 
Scorye, seruant to Mr. William Benet, Nicholas Batcheler, Junior, 
seruant to Mr Tesdale Stampe, Salter. ; 


Whereas I the w'"in named William Benet by my last will and testa- 
ment win written, have geven and bequeathed, or intended to geue and | 
bequeathe the Inheritance of my howse at Marlburgh to the Mayor and 
Burgesses there, to such uses, as are w'in limitted wherein the name of | 
the Corporation of the Burroughe of Marlburgh, is supposed to bee by | 
mee mistaken. ffor reformacion thereof, I doe hereby declare that my 
will and meaning was, and nowe is, and I doe herebye geue, will, devise 
and bequeath unto the Mayor, and Burgesses of the Burroughe and 
towne of Marlburgh, in the Countie of Wiltes, and to their successors 
for ever, my said howse in Marlburgh, vizt., the Messuage, backside, and 
close there, now in the tenure of William Yorke, and Anne his wife,to such 
use, and uses, as in this my will w''in written is limitted and expressed. 
And I will that this present Codicill shalbe annexed to my saide will, 
and shalbe accompted and adjudged parcell of the same. In wittnes 
whereof I haue hereunto subscribed my name the fourth daye of © 
ffebruarye, Anno Domini. 1608. In the presence of Thomas Hinton, | 
John Hitchcock, and Thomas Sclatter. ¢ 

Witi1am Berner. ¥ 


Endorsed Testamentum Willielmi Benet de Marleborough (7). : 
No. 118. 


Out of its proper place in the “abstract,” that is to say, at the 
very end of the documents in this section, occurs the following :— 
(68) 

An Estimate of the value of all the Lordshipps Mannors lands 


tenements and other hereditaments late of William Benett deceased 
And which after his death descended to his brother Ralph Benett who 


The Socrety’s MSS. Quidhampton. 265 


at the death of the said William was forty years of age As by an 
Inquisicion taken the 8th of April 7™°. Regis [1609] appears. And the 
said Ralph Benett 20 Feb’ 6°. Regis Jacobi [1608-9] came before the 
Master of the Court of Wards and Liverys and desired his Generall 
Livery from the s* King of all his Lordshipps lands and tenements under- 
written which was granted to him on condiccion that he prosecuted the 
Same in 6 months within which time he came &c. 


The Scite or Mansion house of the Mannor of Sevington alias Sen- 
nington adias Sevenhampton in com’ Wilts’ cum pertinenciis held of the 
King in capite by a Knights Fee 


All the Gounds called Queens lands cont’ 140 acres in Sennington 
predicta and all arable lands belonging to the Mansion house as parcell 
of the Demesnes of the st Mannor cont’ 420 acres of land 88 acres of 
meadow belonging to the st. Mansion house And all woods underwoods 
common of pasture and sheep pasture called Billingtham in Sennington 
predicta held of the King as aforesaid att 64, 8s, 44. 


William Bennett being seized of the premisses in his demesne as of 
fee by Indenture of the 9th April 6°. Regis Ja: 1[1608] agreed with Giles 
Danvers to stand seized thereof To the use of Anne his wife for life Re- 
mainder to himselfe and the heirs of his body Remainder to the use of 
William Bennett son of his brother Sir John Benett and the heirs 
males of his body with divers other remainders in fee tale Remainder 
to the right heirs in fee of the said William son of the said Sir John 
Benett for ever. 


All that tenement and toft lyeing in Costow in the parish of Wroughton 
in com’ Wilts’ and all lands tenements and hereditaments to the said 
tenement and toft belongeing at OF: 108. 0% 


Settled by another indenture of the said William Bennett’s dated 11 May 
6 Ja: [1608] To the use of the said William and the heirs of his body 
Remainder to the use of his executors administrators and assignes for 
five years after his deceaseAnd after to the use of the said William Bennett 
son of S" John Bennett and the heires males of his body with other 
remainders in fee tail Remainder to the right heirs of the said William 
Benett senior deceased for ever. 


One Messuage or tenement cum pertinenciis and one close of meadow 
adjoyneing to the same lyeing on the North part of Marlborough held 
of the Burrough of Marlborough in free Burgage value per annum ultra 
reprisas OF; 18: 44; 


Demised by another Indenture of the William Benett senior dated 
3 Octr 6 Ja: 1[{1608] to one William York and Anne Stampe late the 
wife of the said William York for their lives and the life of the survivor 


pL. XXXVI.—NO. CXII. T 


266 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


And afterwards by the will of the said William Benett senior dated 
30 Dect 6 Ja: 1 [1608] devised to the said Major and Burgesses for ever 
To the intent that the profits thereof should be given to the poor of the 
same village for their better support and maintenance. 


. 
| a 


The Revercion of one Messuage or tenement with theappurtenaunces - 
and divers lands meadows and pastures cwm pertinenciis in Blunsden in — 
com’ Wilts to the said Messuage belonging depending upon the estate 
for life of Acreman value per annum — ‘| 


Abingdon School to be nominated by the said Thomas during his life 
and in theire places to choose others by the Major part of that Hospitally 


4 Nov' 7 Ja: 1 [1609] A Generall Livery under value granted 
to Ralph Benett brother and heir of Willianr | 
Benett which William was the brother and heir of William Benett 
senior (sic) of all the premises contained in the Estimate above wherein 
after mentioning of the said severall Settlements and Devise of the 
9 Aprill the 11th May and 3° Octob' 6° Regis Jacobi: 1: and the will | 
of the said William Benett senior dated 30th Dec’. the same year The 
said Generall Livery did further take notice That the said William Benett } 
senior dyed the 19th Febry. then last past And that the said Anne was | 
his relict and was then liveing And that Ralph Benett gent’ was brother | 
and next heir of the said William Benett senior deceased and was of 
the age of 40 years and upwards at the death of the said William And 
that the scite of the Mansion house of Sennington and other the premises 
in Sevenhampton were held in capite (vizt.) by the 40» part of a Knights 
Fee- And that the tenement and toft of land and other the premisses im 
Wroughton, the Jury were ignorant of whom the same were held And 
that the said Messuages land and closes in Marlborough were held of t 
Burrough of Marlborough in free soecage And that the jury w 
ignorant of whom the premises in Blunsden were held And inasmuch 
the said Ralph Benett was of age, the rents and profits of all the premis 
in Costow and Wroughton and the third part of the rest of the premiss 
being of the value of 56%. 64. + 4 halfe farthing from the death of the sait 
William Benett to the 6th July then past which was due to the King in 
his Court of Wards and Liverys, the said Ralph Benett had paid the 
same as by certificate appesred The said Ee for the consideracion 


It was therefore comanded that sufficient Eee being taken from th 
said Ralph for payment of a reasonable releife for the premisses aforesai 

in Costow and Wroughton and for the third part of the rest of t 1 
premisses which by the death of the said William Benett the elder were | 


The Society's MSS. Quidhamipton. 267 


seized into the king’s hands together with the profits received from the 
death of the said William Benett senior to the said 6th day of July, that 
full seizin thereof should be delivered Saveing to every one their right. 


9 Janty 8 Ja: 1: [1610—11] An Exemplification of all the pro- 

ceedings relateing to the same prem- 

isses contained in the Estimate and Generall Livery above at the request 
of St John Bennett. 


William Benett died in February, and on the first of March 
following, 1608-9, Sir John had escaped from some at any rate of 
the conditions imposed upon him by the indenture of 16th June 
previous. Subject to the lease of 7th May, he became prospective 
owner of the estate in Costow in fee :-— 


(67) 

1 March, 6 Ja: 1 1608 [1608-9]. Lycence from the King to St Jn° 
Morley Edw’. Morley Hsqt- and James Kirton in consideration of 33°. to 
alienate the Mannor of Costow cum pertinenciis in Wilts’ to St Jn° 
Bennett senior and John Bennett junior son and heir of the said St John 
Bennett senior 


Sir John meanwhile assigned the lease of 7 May to Jeremy 
Warner and another :— 


(68) 

18 March, 1608 [1608-9] By Indenture Between S' John Bennett 
of the one part and Jeremy Warner and Thomas Sanford of the other 
part the said S' John Bennett Reciteing the lease of the 7th May 6 Jac. 
1 and the Indenture of the 10th May and the Indenture of the 16 June 
the same year for good consideracions Did grant alien assigne and sett. 
over to the said Jeremy Warner and Thomas Sanford the first recited 
Indenture of lease and all the Messuages lands tenements, &c. and all 
other things by the said recited Indenture granted cum pertinenciis and 
the remainder of the terme To hold to the said Jeremy Warner and 
Thomas Sanford their Hxecutors and assignes from the sealing thereof 
for the remainder of the term of 99 years If Anne Bennett William 
Bennett and Mathewe Bennett sons of the said St John Bennett should 
so long live subject to the Trusts mencioned in the Indenture of the 
16 June then last past 

Subject to a Proviso for makeing void this Indenture upon pay- 
ment of 1’. to the said Jeremy Warner and Thomas Sanford their 
ixecutors or administrators 


Four days later Sir John Benett bought the fee of the “ manor 
r farm of Costowe,” previously described as “ the Two Tenements 


1 Costowe,” and, in a subsequent conveyance as the “ grange or 
T 2 


\ 
! 


268 The Society's MSS. Quidhanupton. 


farm of Costowe.” Why the Morleys and Mr. Kirton conveyed, 
rather than the Earl of Hertford could only appear by the settle- 
ments, &c., affecting the Seymour family and their estates :— 


(69) ; 

22 March This Indenture made the Two and Twentith daie of March — 
1608-9 1608 And in the yere of the reigne of our Soveraigne Lorde — 
James by the grace of God kinge of England Scotland Freundal 

and Ireland defender of the faith &c. that is to saie of England Fraunce 
and Ireland the sixth and of Scotland the two and fortith Betwene St John 
Morley of Halnaker alias Halinaked in the countie of Sussex knight — 
Edward Morley of the Inner Temple London esquire, and James Kyrton 
of Almesford in the countie of Sommersett esquire of thone partie And 
St John Benet of the Cittie of London knight and John Benet the younger 
of Greyes Inne in the countie of Middlesex Hsquire, sonne and heire 
apparent of the said Sr John Benet of thother partie Witnesseth that 
the said St John Morley Edward Morley and James Kyrton aswell for 
and in consideracion of the somme of seaven hundred poundes of good | 
and lawfull money of England to them in hande at and before thensealling 
and delivery of theis presentes by the said Sr John Benet trulie paid And 
of the somme of twelve pence to them in hand paid by the said John | 
Benet the younger, whereof and wherewith the said St John Morley 
Edward Morley and James Kyrton doe acknowledge themselves and 
every of them to be fully satisfied contented and paid And thereof and of | 
every parte thereof they doe clerelie acquite and discharge the said St John | 
Benet and John Benet the younger their heires executors and admini 
trators and every of them forever by theis presentes And also for a 
upon certein other good and lawfull causes and reasonable consideracions 
them hereunto specially movinge Have graunted bargayned sold aliened 
and confirmed and by theis presentes doe . . . . . . bargayne sell 
. unto the said St John Benet knight and John Benet the | 

ones their heires and assignes for ever All that the Mannor or farme 
of Costowe with thappurtenaunces in the countie of Wiltess’ And 
those messuages edifices . . . . . and hereditamentes whatsoe 
scituat . . . . . in the townes villages parish or parishes hamlet 
feildes or places called or knowen by the name or names of Costowe and 
Wroughton or in either of them in the said countie of Wiltess’ to the sait 


+ 


Mannor or farme belonging . .. . . And also all commons and 
commons of pasture . .. . . belonging 

premisses. . . . . . . Andthereversion . . 

with all . . . . . writinges . .. . Yo have and to hol 


to the said St John Benet knight and John Benet the younger - 
ther heires and assignes for ever to and for thonely use and behoof 


the said St John Benet and John . . . . . And the said Jam 8 
Kyrton . . . . doth covenaunt and graunt .. . . that for and 
notwithstanding any acte or actes heretofore . . done .. . or 
hereafter tobe . . . done . . . by the right honorable Edward 


Farle of Hertford, and by the said James Kyrton, 8" John Morley and 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 269 


Edward Morley or by any of them to the contrary they the said James 
Kyrton St John Morley and Edward Morley at thensealling and 
delivery of theis presentes are . . . . . . rightfully and solie 
seized in theire or some or one of their demeasne as of fee of and 
in all the said Mannor or Farme of Costowe . . . ... « 
of agood . . . . estate in the lawe in fee simple 
And that All and singuler the said Mannor or Farme gee cabs caps 
may abide to the said St John Benet and John .. . . free and 
clear . . . . . well and sufficiently saved and kept harmeles by 
the said James Kyrton ... . fromall . . . other bargaynes 

Except onely one lease by indenture bearing date the 
neaventh day of May last past . . . . made by the said Edward 
Karle of Hertford to the said St John Benet of the said Mannor or Farme 
of Costowe and other the premisses for the terme of fowerskore and 
nynetene yeres Yi Anne the then wife of William Benet thelder and 
William Benet and Mathewe Benet sonnes of the said S* John Benet 
or anyone ofthem . . . . shouldso longe . . live Whereupon 
the yerely rent of fower poundes eight shillinges and fower pence is 
reserved Which said yerely rent . . . shall from henceforth be 
yerely . . . paid to the said St John Benet and John 
And the said James Kyrton . =. . doth also covenant a eke 
that they the said Sir John Benet and John .... may .. ~- 
peaceably . . . . enjoy All the said Mannor or Farme of Costowe 

without any . . . . . interupcion of or by the said 
Hdwvard Earle of Hertford and James Kyrton or either of them 

And also that he the said James Kyrton and his heires an 
Bdward Seymour esquire commonly called Lord Beauchamp and the 


heires males of the bodie of the said HdwardSeymour . . . . shall 
and willatalland every tyme . . . during the space of tenne yeres 
mext ... . uponthe . . . request and at thonly costes and 
charges in the lawe of the said St John Benet and John 

execute . . . . allandeverysuchfurther .. . act 

for . . . the better . . . conveying or assuring . . . all 
the said Mannor or Farme of Costowe . . . to the said St John 
BenetandJohn . . . asbythe said S' John Benet and John 

shalbe . . . . devised and required . .. . And the said 
James Kyrton . . . dothalsocovenant . . . . thathe 

will . . . deliver . . . myniments .. . And the said 
Sir John Morley and Edward Morley . ... . covenant 

thatthe said Mannor or Farme . . . shall or mayeremayne : 
to the said StJohn BenetandJohn .. . . discharged .. . of 

alls «4... former) .. . gifts 


Yeoven the day and yere first above written 
Jo: Moripy Ep: Moriry James Kyrton 
Seals, cut off. Memorandums of acknowledgment, by Kirton, the day 
and yeare above written, before Thomas Ridley, Master in Chancery, 
by Edward Morley, 28 May, 1609, before John Drury, Master in Chan- 
cery, and by John Morley 21 April, 1609, before the said John Drury. 


270 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


Endorsed. Sealed and delivery by Kyrton in the presence of Robert — 
Bankworth, scrivener, and Thomas Tasker his servant, by Sir John © 
Morley in the presence of Gar: Williamson and John Pey and by 
Edward Morley in the presence of Williamson, Pey, John Cooke and — 
Tho: Randall. : j 

Also “No. 16.” 

Also Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll, 10 
May, 7 James, by John Gore. ‘ 


No. 119. 


necessary to take a further conveyance of Costowe from the earl 
himself and certain other persons. The letters patent referred to 
—in the margin of the “Abstract” oceur the words “Q. The | 
Letters patents’’—take the form of a grant by King James, i 
consideration of 1921/. 7s. 9d., to the Earl of Hertford, Francis | 
Seymour, Gilbert Prinne, knt., Richard Wheler, esq., and James 
Kirton, of lands, &c., in Wilts, Dorset, and Somerset, forfeited | 
by Edward, duke of Somerset, some of which—the manor of 
Symondsbury, co. Dorset, for instance—had been restored to the 
duke’s heirs and since sold by them—as doubtless was the case witht 
regard to Costowe itself. But it would be out of place to enquire 
in the matter of so small a thing as Costowe (it is named in the 
letters) into the history of the issuing of Letters Patent whieh 
include such splendours of the Seyinour inheritance as the forest of 
Savernake, &e: The Letters, as affecting the Exchequer, at 
enrolled on the Originalia Roll, 10 James, part 1, fo. Ixxv. :-— 
(70) 4 
10 Jan’. This Indenture made the Tenth daie of Januarie in the 
1616-7. _yeares of the raigne of our soveraigne Lord James by the g 
of God of England Scotland France and Ireland Kinge defen 
of the faith &e. that is to saie of England France and Irelande the fo 
teenth And of Scotland the fiftieth Annoque Domini 1616 Betweene 
right honorable Sir Edward Seymour Knight Baron Beauchamp 
Earle of Hertford Sir Francis Seymour Knight one of the grandchildre mn 
of the said Earle and Sir Gilbert Prynne of Allington in the countie of 
Wiltes’ Knight of the one parte And Sir John Bennett thelder of 


London knight of the other parte Witnesseth That the said Earle Sir 
Francis Seymour and Sir Gilbert Prynne for and in consideracion of : 


> 4 
= Z 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 271 


certeyne somme of good and lawfull money of England to him the said 
Harle in hande paied by the said Sir John Bennett whereof the said 
Farle acknowledgeth the receipte and himselfe to be well and truelie 
paied and thereof and of everie parte and parcell thereof They the said 
Harle Sir Francis Seymour and Sir Gilbert Prynne doe fullie and 
absolutlie acquitte exonerate and discharge the said Sir John Bennett 
his heires executors administrators and assignes and everie of them by 
theis presentes Have granted enfeoffed and confirmed and by theis 
presentes do grant enfeoffe and confirme unto the said Sir John Bennett 
his heires and assignes for ever All that their Graunge or Farme of 
Costowe with his rightes members and appurtenaunces in the Countie of 
Wiltes’ And all and singuler messuages . .. . . landes 
hereditamentes and appurtenaunces to the said Graunge or Farme 
belonginge . . . . . beinge in Costowe . .. . . And all 
the estate . . . . . of the said Karle Sir Francis Seymour and Sir 
Gilbert Prynne of in and tothe premisses . .. . . As fullie 
fare as the said Graunge Farme and premisses . 
were amongst diverse other thinges by our said Soveraigne lord the 
kinges Majestie that nowe is by his highnes letters pattentes under the 
greate seale of England bearinge date at Westminster the Thirtyth daie 
of Julie in the yeares of his Majesties gracious and happie raigne of 
England France and Ireland the Tenth and of Scotland the sixe and 
fortyth granted conveyed and assured to them the said Harle Sir 
Francis Seymour and Sir Gilbert Prynne Richard Wheler esquire 
deceased and James Kyrton esquire their heires and assignes (which said 
James Kyrton hath released all his estate and interest therein to the 
saide Harle Sir Francis Seymour and Sir Gilbert Prynne their heires and 
assignes for ever) To have and to hold the said Graunge or Farme 
: . to him the said Sir John Bennett his heires and assignes 
fae ever to the onlie proper use and behoofe of him the said Sir John 
Bennett his heires and assignes for ever And the said Earle Sir 
Francis Seymour and Sir Gilbert Prynne for them and their heires doe 
grant that they and their heires all and singuler the said Graunge or 


Farme ... . . to him thesaid Sir John Bennett his heires and 
assiones forever .. . . . against them the said Harle Sir Francis 
Seymour and Sir Gilbert Prynne and theirheires . . .. . will 
warrant . . . andforever defende by theispresentes And lastlie 
the said Harle Sir Francis Seymour and Sir Gilbert Prynne have made 
constituted . . . . and by theis presentes doe make 


and in their place putt their trustie and wellbeloved in Christ Tralee 
Sadler of Wroughton in the countie of Wiltes’ gent’ Giles Francklyn of 
Wroughton aforesaid gent and William Yorke of Wroughton aforesaid 


yeoman their true and lawfullattorneys .. . . seizin 
to .. . . . deliver to the said Sir John Bennett or to his conttagnan 
attorney . . . . . In witness whereof 


E. Hertrorp. Seal, quarterly of six 
Fr. Snymour Seal, crest of Seymour 
GinBert Prynne Seal, cut off. 


272 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


Endorsed. Sealed and delivered in the presence of 
Nr: Hyps 
JAMES Kyrtron 
JoH: KENT 
Ausy: Muston 


Also Memorandum of livery of seisin 10 March, 1616 [1616-17] 14 
James by Giles Francklin who “did . . . . enterinto the mansion | 
howse of the grange or ferme of Costowe” and delivered seisin to “John ~ 
Spenser attorney of the withinnamed St John Benett knight by him 
lawfully authorised by writing under his hand and seale” . . . “in q 
the presence of us whose names are hereunder written John Sadler } 
William Sadler the marke W of William Yorke senior Thomas Francklyn _ 
John Sadler junior Edwarde Yorke James Spackman the marke of John 
Whitborne Richard Spackman R his marke: Also Giles Francklyn. ~ 
John Spenser. ; 


Also ‘‘ No. 17.” 
No. 120. 


Sir John’s letter of attorney to Spencer and others to receive 
seisin, follows :— 
(71) 
21 February, To all Christian people to whome this present writing 
1616-7. shall come I St John Benet thelder of London Knight send 
greeting Whereas the right honorable St Edward Seymour 
Knight Baron Beauchampe, and Hrle of Hertford, St Frauncis Seymour 
Knight, one of the Grandchildren of the said Erle, and St Gilbert Prynne 
of Allington in the countie of Wiltess’ Knight by an indenture or dede 
indented under their handes and sealles bearing date the Tenth daie of 
Januarie last past before the date of theis presentes (for the consideracion 
therein expressed) have graunted enfeoffed and confirmed or are men- 
cioned to graunt, enfeoff and confirme unto me the said St John Benet 
my heires and assignes forever, All that their Graunge or Farme of 
Costowe with his rightes members and appurtenaunces in the countie. 
of Wiltes’, And all and singuler messuages, houses, edifices, buildinges, 
landes, tenementes medowes leasowes, pastures feadynges, comons, | 
woodes underwoodes rentes reversions, customes and services, profits, 
comodities, hereditamentes and appurtenaunces to the said Graunge or |) 
Ferme belonging or in anywise apperteyning, or accepted, reputed, de- 
mised, used letten or enjoyed as parte parcell or member thereof, or of © 
or belonging to the same scituate lieing and being in Costowe in the said — 
Countie of Wiltes’. In and by which indenture or dede indented, the — 
said Krle, St Frauncis Seymour and S¥ Gilbert Prynne have made consti- 
tuted ordeyned, appointed, and in their place have putt John Sadler — 
gent’, Giles Francklyn gent’ and William York yoman, their true and 
lawfull Attorneis jointly and severally for them and in their names and — 
places into the said Graunge, Farme and premisses and into every or 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 275: 


any part thereof in the name of the wholle to enter, And thereof or of 
any part thereof in the name of the wholle, full and peaceable possession 
and seizen to have and take, And after such possession and seizin so 
thereof had and taken, to give and deliver to me the said 8S". John 
Benet, To have and to hold the same to me the said St- John Benet 
my heires and assignes according to the true intent and meaning of the 
said indenture or to my certeine Attorney in that behalf As by the said 
indenture or dede indented if due relacion be had more fully and at large 
it doth and maie appeare Now knowe yee That I the said S' John 
Benet have assigned, made, ordeined and in my stead and place by 
these presentes putt and constituted my trustie freindes John Spenser of 
Quidhampton in the parish of Wroughton in the countie of Wiltes gent’, 
Olyver Brunsell clark Vicar of Wroughton aforesaid and John Whitburne 
of Wroughton aforesaid yeoman and every of them my true and lawfull 
Attorney and Attornies jointly and severally for me the said S' John 
Benet and in my name and to the onely use of me the said S* John 
Benet my heires and assignes according to the purport and true meaning 
of the said indenture to receive and take of and by the delivery of the 
said John Sadler, Giles Francklyn and William York or of either or any 
of them full and peceable possession and seizein of and in all the said 
Graunge Farme and other the premisses, and of every or any of them or 
of any part or parcell of them or of any of them (in the name of the 
wholle) And the same so had and taken, for me and to my use to kepe 
Giveing and by theis presentes graunting to my said Attornies and to. 
every of them jointly and severally my full power and lawfull auctoritie 
for me and in my name to doo and execute or cause to be done and exe- 
cuted, All and whatsoever els shalbe mete requisite or nedefull to be done. 
in or about the premises or any part or parcell thereof as amplie as I 
my self lawfullie maie or might doe if I were present and did the same 
personally. Hatifieing confirmeing & allowing all and whatsoever my 
said Attornies afore named or any of them jointlie or severallie shall 
lawfully doe or cause to be done in or about the premisses or any part 
thereof to the use above specified by theis presentes In witnes whereot 
I the said St John Benet have hereunto set my hand and seall. Yeoven 
the one and twentith daie of Februarye 1616, And in the yere of 
of the reigne of our Sovereigne Lord James by the grace of God King 
of England, Scotland Fraunce and Ireland defender of the faith &c. 
(that is to saie) of England Fraunce and Ireland the fourtenth and of 
Scotland the fiftith 
Jo: BENET 

Endorsed. Sealed and delivered by the within named S' John Benet. 

Knight in the presence of Jo: Benet 
Humerr: Man 
Gitpr. WiINsHAM (?) 


Costow (No. 18). No. 121. 


Four years later Sir John Benet makes over to his son William, 
then of age, presumably (1) the lease of Costowe, (2) Cokharris :— 


274 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


(72) 
26 May, This Indenture made the sixe and twentyeth daye of May 
1621. in the yeare of the raigne of our Soveraigne Lord James by 


the Grace of God of England France and Ireland King, 
Defender of the Fayth etc. the nineteenth and of Scotland the fowre and 
fiftyeth Betweene S' John Benet th’elder of the Citty of London Knight 
on the one party, and William Benet the third sonne of the sayd S' John 
Benet of Grayes Inne in the County of Middlesex Gentleman on th’other 
party, Whereas the Right Honorable St Edward Seymour knight Baron 
of Beauchamp Earle of Hertford by an indenture of lease ynder his hand 
and seale bearing date the seventeenth daye of May in the sixt yeare of 
the raigne of our Soveraigne Lorde King James over England for the * 
considerations therein specifyed did demyse betake and to ferme lett to 
the sayd St John Benet his executors administrators and assignees All 
those his messuage and toft heretofore demised called or knowne by the ~ 
name of two tenements scituate lying and being in Costowe in the 
County of Wilts neere vnto the sayd Earle his Grange called Studley © 
Grange in the sayd County of Wiltes together with all orchards gardens ~ 
inward and outward courts or yardes howses edifices buildings barnes 
and all other his arable lands meadowes pastures feedings and other 
hereditaments to the sayd mesuage or toft or two tenements or to eyther 
of them belonging or in any wise appertaining lying and being within 
the parish of Wroughton in the sayd County of Wilts late in the tenure 
manurance or occupation of William Benet th’elder of Marleborough in © 
the County of Wilts Esquire or of his assignee or assignees together with 
all commons commodityes common of pasture wayes easementes and ~ 
profitts to the said premisses belonging or in any wise appertayning ~ 
in as large ample and beneficiall manner and forme as the sayd William 
Benet th’elder or his assignees had or at any time held occupied or 
injoyed the same (except as in the sayd indenture is excepted) To have 
and to hold all and singular the premisses with theyr and every of theyr 
appurtenaunces (except as in the sayd indenture is excepted) Vnto the 
sayd S' John Benet his executors administrators and assignees fromthe 
feast of the Annuntiation of the Blessed Virgin St Mary then last past 
for the terme of fowerscore and nineteene yeares (if Anne Benet wife of 
the sayd William Benet th’elder of Marleborough, William Benet and 
Matthew Benett sonnes of the sayd S'. John Benet or any of them 
should so long live) for and yvnder such rent exceptions conditions — 
covenants articles and agreements as in and by the sayd indenture of a 
lease (whereto reference being had) are reserved mentioned expressed and aol 
contayned and thereby more at large appeareth, And whereas by one |) 
other indenture bearing date the sixteenth daye of June in the sixt yeare — 
of our Soveraigne Lord King James over England between Sr John ~ 
Benet of the Citty of London knight on the one part, and the sayd — 
William Benet of Marleborough in the County of Wilts Esquire brother — 
of the said St John Benet on the other part it is witnessed that the true 
intent meaning and agreement of the sayd St John Benet and 
William Benet th’elder was that the sayd Sr John Benet his executors 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 275 


and assignees should stand possessed of the proemisses during the 
continuance of the said terme, and should hold the same vpon 
the trusts and confidences and to the vses and behoofes of him the 
sayd William Benet th’elder and the heyres of his body lawefully 
begotten, And if it happen the sayd William Benet th’elder to dye 
without any issue, then to the proper vse and behoofe of th’executors 
administrators and assignees of the sayd William Benet th’ elder vutil 
th’end of five yeares next ensuing after the death of William Benet the 
elder, And afterwards and from thenceforth to the vse and behoofe of 
William Benet sonne of the sayd St John Benet and of the heyres of his 
body lawefully begotten or to be begotten, with divers remainders over, 
as more at large (if relation be had to the sayd indenture) doth and may 
appeare. Nowe this Indenture witnesseth that the sayd S* John Benet 
for and in consideration of naturall love and affection to the sayd 
William Benet his third sonne, as likewise in performance and 
accomplishment of the trust and confidence reposed in him the sayd 
Sr John Benet by the sayd William Benet th’elder of the proemisses to 
to the only vse benefitt and behoofe of th’afore mentioned William 
Benet the third sonne of the sayd St John Benet his executors and 
assignees, as of the free gift to him thereof by th’aforesayd William 
Benet th’elder his Uncle proceeding of and from his naturall love and 
affection vnto him the sayd William Benet third sonne of St John 
Benet according to the true intent purpose and meaning of him the 
sayd William Benet th’elder, as by the aforesaid indenture may 
appeare, hath given granted assigned set over and executed, and by 
these presents doth give grant assign sett over and fully execute in 
present possession all that his estate title interest possession right or 
terme of fower score and nineteen yeares, if Anne Benet late wife 
of William Benett th’elder, William Benet of Grayes Inne, and 
Matthew Benet sonnes of Sr John Benet shall. live soe long, of all 
that his mesuage and toft called or knowne by the name of two 
tenements scituate lying and being in Costowe in the county of Wilts 
neere unto Studley Grange in the sayd county of Wilts, together with 
all orchards gardens inward and outward courts or yards houses edifices 
buildings barnes stables and all other his arable lands meadowes pastures 
feedings and other hereditaments to the sayd messuage or toft or two 
tenements or to eyther of them belonging or in any wise appertaining, 
lying and being within the parish of Wroughton in the sayd county of 
Wilts late in the tenure of William Benet th’elder or of his assignee or 
assignees, and nowe or late in th’occupation and manurance of 
William Yorke of Saltrop or of his assignee or assignees, To have 
and to hold all th’aforementioned preemisses with theyre appurtenances 
whatsoever to him the sayd William Benet his third sonne of Grayes 
Inne in the county of Middlesex in as full ample and large manner: 
as he the sayd Sir John Benet or his assignees did enioye 
and occupy the same. Provided neverthelesse because the sayd 
S$" John Benet did allwayes intend the inheritance of the proemisses 


_ to his sayd sonne William, and that the sayd William Benet the elder 


276 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


intended (as by the aforesayd indenture is mentioned) that the sayd 
William Benet of Grayes Inne should and might be able to make his 
wife a joynture out of the preemisses, that nowe his sayd sonne William 
Benet may by force of these presents, if he the sayd William Benet shall 
marry and take a wife, change any one life, and putt her name instead 
thereof as a livelyhood for her during her naturall life, As alsoe 
that his sayd sonne William in regard of the due debt of one hundred 
pounds that he meanes to discharge for his sayd Father to John Vawer 
of Christchurch in the University of Oxon clarke may sell fell cutt downe 
and carry away to his owne proper vse benefitt and behoofe one hundred 
and fifty of the best trees growing or being vpon the prcoemisses 
at any time at his pleasure, And whereas the sayd St John Benet is 
possess’d and stands nowe seized vpon like trust and confidence of other 
lands of inheritance called or commonly knowen by the name of Quinteyns 
Lands with all th’appurtenances to the same belonging or appertayning 
in the parish of Wroughton in the County of Wilts aforesayd, to him and 
his heyres in fee simple to the only proper vse and behoofe of him the 
sayd William Benet his third sonne and the heyres of his body, as of the 
guift of William Benet the elder to him the sayd William Benet third 
sonne of S" John Benet as aforesayd, He the sayd St John Benet hath 
given granted and executed and by these presents doth fully execute give © 
and absolutely grant to the said William Benet his sonne aforesayd All 
the proemisses with th’ appurtenances to the same belonging or anyways 
appertayning, To have hold and enioye all the prcemisses whatsoever in 
as full large ample and beneficiall manner as he the sayd St John Benet 
or his assignees hathe or nowe doth enjoye the same. In witnesse ~ 
whereof the parties above named have sett to theyre hands and seales. 
Yeoven the daye and yeare above written. 
Jo: BENET 
Endorsed. Sealed and delivered in the presence of vs 

AnrtHur Duck 

Gro: LisTER. 

JOHN CoPINGER 

No. 123. 


1 


At this point an important, but undated, document is inserted 
in the “abstract ” :— 


(73) ~~ 

A Copy ofan Indenture Between St John Bennett senior and St John 
Bennett junior Kn‘ son and heir of St John Bennett senior of the one 
part and St Robert Lee Kn‘ and Francis Gregory Esq; of the other part 
Whereby the s* Sr John Bennett sent in consideration of natural love 
and affeccion which he bore to Dame Leonora his wife and Thomas 
Bennett [Mathewe Bennett] and Michaell Bennett sons of S* John 
Bennett sent and Mary Bennett Dorothy Bennett and Margarett Bennett 
daughters of St John Bennett sent and for a provision for Thomas, 
Mathew, Michael Mary Dorothy and Margarett It was covenanted and 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. ZiT 


agreed between all the partys and Sr John Bennett sent and Sr John 
Bennett junt did covenant and agree with St Robert Lee and Francis 
Gregory their heirs and assignes That the st 8’ John Bennett sen, and 
St John Bennett junt should before All Saints day then next at the costs 
of Sr John sent Levy a fine with proclamacions to the st Sr Robert Lee 
and Francis Gregory and their heirs or the heirs of one of them 

Of the Mannor or Farme of Costowe cum pertinenciis in Wilts’ and 
of all those messuages outhouses &c. in Costowe and Wroughton and also 
all commons &c.; and of all the capitall messuage in Woxbridge alias 
Uxbridge in com’ Midl’x with the barns outhouses, &c. four parcells of 
meadow in Uxbridge near the mansion house one part called Great 
Meadow another Little meadow Woodcocks Close Bakers Close; all those 
messuages lands tenements &c. called Woodlands containing 8 acres in 
White Chappell parish, and all other the messuages lands &c. lyeing in 
or near Whitechappell; Little Cross Key Meade alias Washing Block 
Meade containing 3 acres cum pertinenciis in Hillingdon in the tenure of 
Michael Page; nine acres in Cross Key Mead in Hillingdon predicta ; a 
messuage in Uxbridge in the tenure of Mathew Baker ; another messuage 
¢alled Fend Garden Plott in occupacion of Roger Henlo alias Jordan; 
and another messuage in occupacion of Thomas Barrett and a parcel of 
land belonging to s¢ messuage ; and two messuages where late was but 
one in Uxbridge in possession of Edmund Carely and Owen Evan; and 
of two other messuages where lately was but one in Uxbridge in poss- 
ession of George Gascoigne and Thomas Henlo; and ofa close containe- 
ing two acres in occupacion of John Garrett and all woods &¢c.; and of 
two acres of meadow ground lyeing in Southmead in Denham in Bucks 
in tenure of Hdw? Thompson; and of another messuage in Uxbridge; 
and of a messuage in Booles occupacion ; and severall other landes tene- 
mentes &c. in the deed mencioned 


The use of which fine was declared to be as followeth (vizt.) As for 
and concerneing the messuages lands and hereditaments of S' John 
sent in Whitechappell St Buttolph without Aldgate and Houndsditch To 
the use of St John Bennett senr and Dame Leonora his wife for their 
lives and the life of the survivor And after the decease of the survivor 
‘Tro the use of the first son of the body of St John senr and Dame 
Leonora and to the heirs of the body of such begotten son And for de- 
fault of such issue To the use of the 24 8rd 4th 5th Gth 7th Beh Qth 7 Oth 77th 
12 and all other the sons of the body of the s? John and the heirs of 
their bodys successively And for default of such issue To the use of 
Michael Bennett and the heirs of his body And for default of such issue 
To the use of Mary Margarett and Dorothy Bennett and the heirs of 
their bodys And for default of such issue To the use of Thomas Bennett 
and Mathew Bennett their heirs and assignes for ever 


And as concerning the mannor [of] Costowe cum pertinenciis in Cos- 
towe and Wroughton To the use of St Robert Lee and Francis Gregory 
their heirs and assignes for ever. 

And as concerneing the messuages in Aldermanbury To the use of 
‘S* John Bennett jun for 40 years if St John senr should so long live 


278 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


And after 40 years expired To the use of St John Bennett sent and 
Dame Leonora his wife for their lives and the life of the survivor And 
after their decease To the use of St Robert Lee and Francis Gregory 
their heirs and assignes for ever. i 
And as concerneing all other the premises whereof no use was declared 
To the use of the s* Sr John Bennett sent and Dame Leonora for their 
lives and the life of the survivor And after the decease of the survivor 
To the use of the first son of the body of St John sent and his s‘ wife ~ 
and the heirs of the body of such first son And for default of such issue 
To the use use of the 27 son of Sr John sent and the heirs of the body 
of such 24 son and so on to the twelfth son and the heires of their respec- 
tive bodyes Remainder to the right heires of the said St Robert Lee and © 
Francis Gregory their heires and assignes for ever 


In 1626, five-and-a-half years after he was put into possession 
of it by his father, William Benet suffered a recovery of Cokharris — 
to Robert Lewis, Esq., to bar entails, &. In 1561 (No. 52 above) 
it was described as a toft and 81a. It now figures as a toft and 
80a. -— 


(74) 2 
28 Noy. Carolus Dei gracia Anglie Scocie Francie et Hibernie rex 
1626 fidei defensor &e. Omnibus ad quos presentes litere nostre 


pervenerint Salutem Sciatis quod inter placita terre irrotulata. 
apud Westmonasterium coram Ricardo Hutton’ milite Francisco Harvey 
Georgio Crooke milite et Henrico Yelverton milite justiciariis nostris de” 
Banco De termino sancti Michaelis anno regni nostri secundo [Oct,— 
Noy., 1626] Rotulo xlvij° continetur sic. Wiltes’ ss. Robertus Lewys 
armiger in propria persona sua petit versus Willelmum Benet armigerum 
unum toftum viginti acras terre viginti acras prati et quadraginta acras 
pasture cum pertinenciis in Wroughton ut jus et hereditatem suam Et in 
que idem Willelmus non habet ingressum nisi post disseisinam quam 
Hugo Hunt inde injuste et sine judicio fecit prefato Roberto infra triginta | 
annos jam ultimo elapsos &c. Ht unde dicet quod ipsemet fuit seisitus | 
de tenementis predictis cum pertinenciis in dominico suo ut de feodo eb _ 
jure tempore pacis tempore domini Regis nunc capiendo inde explecias | 
ad valenciam &c. Etin que &. Et inde producit sectam &c. Ht pre- cs 
dictus Willelmus in propria persona sua venit et defendit jus suum quando ~ 
&e. Et vocat inde ad warantiam Edwardum Howes qui presens est hic 
in curia in propria persona sua Et gratis tenementa predicta cum perti- i 
nenciis ei warantizat Ht super hoc predictus Robertus petit versus ipsum 
Edwardum tenentem per warantiam suam tenementa predicta cum 
pertinenciis in forma predicta et unde dicit quod ipsemet fuit seisitus de =" 
tenementis predictis cum pertinenciis in dominico suo ut de feodo et jure 
tempore domini regis nunc capiendo inde explecias ad valenciam &e. Et 
in que &c. Et inde producit sectam &c. Ht predictus Edwardus tenens — 
per warantiam suam defendit jus suum quando &c. Et dicit quod 
predictus Hugo non disseisivit prefatum Robertum de tenementis predictis. 


,* 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 279 


cum pertinenciis prout idem Robertus per breve et narracionem sua 
predicta superius supponit Ht de hoc ponit se super patriam &c. Et 
predictus Robertus petit licentiam inde interloquendi Et habet &. Et. 
postea idem Robertus revenit hic in curia isto eodem termino in propria 
persona sua Ht predictus Edwardus licet solempniter exactus non revenit 
set in contemptu curie recessit et defaltam facit Ideo consideratum est 
quod predictus Robertus recuperet seisinam suam versus prefatum 
Willelmum de tenementis predictis cum pertinenciis Et quod idem 
Willelmus habeat de terra predicti Edwardi ad valenciam &c. Et idem 
Edwardus in misericordia Ht super hoc predictus Robertus petit breve 
domini regis vicecomiti comitatus predicti dirigendum de habere faciendo 
ei plenariam seisinam de tenementis predictis cum pertinenciis Et ei 
conceditur retornabile hic in octabis sancti Hillarii &c. Que omnia et 
singula ad requisicionem predicti Willelmi Benet tenore presencium 
duximus exemplificanda In cujus rei testimonium sigillum nostrum ad 
brevia in Banco predicto sigillanda deputatum presentibus apponi fecimus. 
Teste T. Richardson apud Westmonasterium xxviij die Novembris anno. 
regni nostri secundo GULSTON. 
Seal, cut off. Endorsed “* No. 21.” 
No. 124. 


The above is the last document mentioned in the “ abstract ” 
whereof an original is extant. The following copy of William 
Benet’s will occurs among these papers, but, as in the case of his 
uncle’s will, is not included in the “abstract ” :— 


(75) 
2 October, In the name of God Amen, the second day of October 
1635. 1635 and in the eleauenth yeare of our soueraigne Lord King 


Charles: I William Benet of Greys Inne in the County of 
Middlesex Esqt- an vnprofitable seruant of God, being in good health of 
body, and perfect disposeing memory, thankes bee to Allmighty God 
Doe make and constitute this my last will and testament in manner and 
forme following, That is to say, ffirst I commend my soule into the 
hands of my Creatour hopeing assuredly through the merits of Jesus. 
Christ my Saviour to be made pertaker of euerlasting life, and I 
commend my body to the earth whereof it is made to bee buried where 
my executours shall appoynt in a very priuate manner without any 
blacks or mournings for my kinred or ffriends, giueing to the poore of 
the place fiue marks, and what other dole or charges my executours 
shall hold conuenient at the time of my buriall. I ordaine and appoynt 
my executours of this my last will and testament my deare and loving 
brothers Thomas Benet Dr: of the Ciuill Lawe and Matthew Benet 
Rector of the parsonage in the County of Middlesex (sic) and my kinde 
and louing brother in law ffrancis Gregory of Hordley in the County of 
Oxon Esqr- Whereas some ffoure or ffiue yeares agoe I made a will 
deposited in the hands of my brother Dr. Thomas Benet, wherein I 
enlarged my selfe in beequests as my estate then was, now I wholely 
reuoke the same in every part and particle, being my estate is diminished 


80 


Salthrop for his assureance and satisfaction. Whereas my ffather left 


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and much lessened as allsoe for some causes best knowne to my selfe, — 
and make this my last and absolute will. I give to my brothe 
Gregories eight children ffoure hundred pounds to be paid within halfe a — 
yeare after my decease, that is to say threescore pounds a peece to 
Thomas, ffrancis, Elizabeth and Jane Gregory the ffoure elder children: 
to Eleanor, Winifrid, Henry and John Gregory the foure youngest, 
fforty pounds a peece; and if any die before other not disposing of theyr 
parts, it shall bee equally diuided amongst them all. Item I giue to my 
brother Doctour Thomas Benet my lease of Salthrop in Wroughton in the 
County of Wiltes, with the house and household stuffe, and all things 
thereunto belonging. Item to my brother Mathew Benet, his heyres 
and assignes I giue my lease of Costowe in discharge of a annuity of 
ffifty pounds, which I am bound to pay him for his life, excepting out of 
the same lease of Costowe in the parish and county aforesaid the summe 
of twenty pounds currant money of England to bee paid quarterly at the 
Charterhouse neare London to Jerremy Warner, in discharge of one 
annuity of twenty pounds which my estate stands engaged to pay him 
for life, and if the said lease of Costowe shall expire before the death of 
the said Jerrimy Warner, then my will is that he resort to the lease at 


ffoure children by his second wife, Michaell Benet, Mary, Dorothy and 
Margaret, I give to them and theyr heyres for euer my land of Quinteynes 
alias Cockarris in the parish of Wroughton in the County of Wiltes 
aforesaid, to bee sold and equally divided amongst them. And though 
my sister Margaret bee at this time dead, yet my minde is, that child of 
hers, sonne or daughter, I knowe not whether, shall have equall and 
iust portion out of the sale of the same land, and if any of them happer 
to die not disposeing of his or theyr part, it shall remaine equally to the 
survivours. This Quinteynes aunciently parcell of Canne Court is 
held in free soccage and payes noe tithes, as Canne Court is exempted 
and freed. Item I giue to my honest and carefull friend, and my 
ffathers auncient seruant Hierimy Warner of the Charterhouse neare 
London as a legacy of my good will twenty pounds lawfull money o 
England, togeather with my colour’d cloath cloake lined with plush. 
Item I give to my seruant ffrancis Lee twenty marks lawfull ‘money of 
England. Soe reuokeing all former wills and testaments by mee here- 
tofore made, the residue of my goods to my executours, I declare this 
my last and only will, in testimony whereof I have put my hand and 


seale. 
WILLIAM BENET. 


Sealed published and deliuered in the presence of THo. Rayszr, 
Wintram Mercanre, THomas GLOUER. 


A codicill dated the eight and twentieth day of December A°. Domini 
1636 to bee annexed to the last will and testament of mee William 
Benet, which last will and testament I have committed to the custody of 
my deare and louing brother ffrancis Gregory Esq'. which codicill to 
geather with the said last will I doe hereby declare to bee my last will 
and testament Amen. Whereas by my said last will I have appoynted | 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 281 


that my lands in Wiltes sheire shall bee sold for the benefit of my three 
younger sisters, and haue not appoynted by whom the said land shall 
bee sold I doe hereby declare that my said lands shall be sold by my 
executours or the greater number of them, and the money thereof disposed 
to my said sisters and their children according as I have declared by my 
said last will and testament, with this prouiso that my willis to deduct 
the fourth part of the sale of these lands to the payment of my debts. 
And whereas I haue given ffoure hundred pounds to eight of my sister 
Gregories children, the ffoure eldest in a larger proportion then the 
younger, being somewhat doubtful of the expressing it fully in my will, 
if if prooue otherwise, then I leaue the ffoure hundred poundes to bee 
distributed by the hands of my brother Gregory according to his judge- 
ment and my intention. Item I giue to my brother Gregory my plush 
veluet cap, my spectacles, a paire of doeskinne gloues to be trimmed vp 
with the sad coloured ffrindge that lies in the trunke, and my swan skinne 
stomacher. Item to my sister Gregory I giue my watch. To my 
brother Mathew Benet I giue my crimson coloured cap with siluer lace 
and a fine linnen laced cap belonging to the same; I giue him likewise 
the pictures of deaths head, with the letters of our Sauiour which he 
formerly bestowed on mee and a new Bible which he gaue me seauen 
yeares agoe, it lies at London, I giue it him; I giue him my best beauer 
allsoe. To my cozen Elizabeth Gregory I giue my best trunke at Hord- 
ley. To my cosen Jane Gregory I giue my best-lookeing glasse, a paire 
of plaine greenish silke garters and knotts and my old sillxe wascoate. 
Item to my deare sister Dorothy Benet I giue a debt due vnto mee by 
Mr. Charles Child sometime of Allsoules in Oxon, the instructions 
whereof lies in my brother Doctor’s hands ; if she will peticion my Lord 
Keeper God send her good lucke ; if not, it falls tomy executours. Item 
to my cosen Thomas Gregory I giue my sword and Minshawes Dictionary. 
To ffrancis Gregory my cosen I give my last new coate lined with plush. 
To the ffoure younger nephewes and neeces I giue such small things as 
may be found in the trunkes that haue not beene worne. Tomy brother 
Gregorie I giue all my small bookes at Hordley and those that are about, 
mee to be diuided amongst all his children at his discretion, excepting 
the choyce to bee first made by Mr. Evan ffloyd of two of the principall 
books. Item to William Crofts I giue thirty shillings, to Katherine and 
Joune seruants at Hordley I give twenty shillings a peece, and to old 
Richard there I giue a noble. Item to M™* Elizabeth Rayer I giue 
twenty shillings, to ffranc’ Rayer my wife (sic) ffiue pounds, and I giue 
to Benedick Rayer my godsonne tenne pounds. Item to M'* Joane 
Glouer daughter of John Glouer I give twenty nobles, and to Thomas 
Glouer her brother I giue ffiue marks, my cloath hat, and a paire of 
bowles. Item to my seruant ffrancis Lee I giue ffiue pounds, and my 
horse, bridle and saddle. To my painfull and carefull maide that 
attended mee [in] my long sicknes, Anne Royd, I giue ffiue pounds. In 
witnes whereof I haue set my hand and seale 


WILLIAM BENET 


. XXXVI.—NO. CXII. U 


282 The Society’s MSS. Quidhampton. 


Signed, sealed, published and deliuered as the codicill of my last will 
and testament in the presence of these subscribed 


THomas Rayer, Painie Parsons, Frrancis LEr. 


A codicill dated the third day of 4 
January 1636. 4 
Item I giue to Mr. Rayer, Maior of Woodstocke, thirtie shillings, that 
is to say tenne shillings for his paines, and the rest to bee bestowed 
according to his discretion. Item I giue to Mr. Thomas Abraham forty i 
shillings, as he and I haue agreed betweene vs, that is to say twenty 
shillings to one purpose, the other twenty for his paines and trust that I 
doe repose in him. Item I giue to my landlady Mris. Dunford twenty — 
shillings, and to her maid a noble. Item I giue to Mris Hierons twenty 
shillings. Item I giue to goodwife Wright at the Parke gate twenty | 
shillings. Item I giue to Edmond Paynter twenty shillings. Item I | 
giue to Belcher tenne shillings. Item I giue to Abygall at the Bull tenne” 
shillings Witi1am BEenet 
Witnesse Frrancis LEs. i 
Endorsed. A Copie of Mr. Will: Benets will 2d. Octob : 1635. 


No. 126. 


Two successive attempts at building up a Benet estate in North 
Wilts bad thus failed, and as it appears by the above will, the 
testator contemplated the dispersal of what had been so far brought 
together. Possibly, however, he was well aware that his brother 
Thomas, afterwards Sir Thomas Benet, possessed both the means 
and the inclination to proceed further with the design :-— 


(76) vif 

28 Nov’. 1637. Enrolled in Chancery. By Tndenture Between 
Tho: Bennett Dz of Lawes Francis Gregory Esqr & Mathew Benett 
cler’ Executors of W™. Bennett Esq" dec*. of the one part and W™. Stede 


said W™. Bennett being seized in fee of a tenement or toft in Costow in 
Wroughton in com’ Wilts’ called Cockharris alias Quintins with sever, ral | 
arrable landes meadows closes commons &e. And alsoe reciteing that 


the said Thomas Bennett Francis Gregory and Mathewe Benne 
accordinge to the will and in consideration of 706" paid them by the said 
W™ Stede and Martin Aileworth Did bargaine sell alien and confirme to 
the said W™. Stede and Martin Aileworth their heires and assignes The 
said tenement or toft in Costow called Cockharris alias Quintins and 


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The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. _. 283 


all the lands &c. thereto belonging and the reversions &c. and other the 
premises And all deedes writings and copyes of deeds &. To hold to 
the s* W™ Stede and Martin Aileworth their heires and assignes To the 
only use and behoofe of the said W™. Stede and Martin Aileworth their 
heires and assignes for ever. 


(77) 
Hodem die. An agreement in paper between the same parties touching 
Quintins. 


(78) 

10 Novr 1638 Enrolled in Chancery. By indenture Between 
W™. Stede and Martin Aileworth of the one part and Tho: Bennett of 
the other part It’s witnessed that in consideration of a competent 
summe of money paied to the said Stede and Aileworth by the said 
Bennett [they] bargayned sold aliened and confirmed unto the said 
Bennett his heires and assignes the aforesaid toft lands and premisses 
"To hold to the said Thomas Bennett [and] his heires for ever 


(79) 

20 Novr. 1640 By Deed Poll S*'. Gabriell Lowe son and heire of 
Sr Thomas Lowe (with the consent of Tho: Bennett Mathew Bennett 
ler’ Michaell Bennett and Joseph Colson for good consideracion Did 
grant remise release ratify confirme and for ever quitt clayme unto 
Thomas Gregory Gent’ in his actuall possession being and to his heires 
and assigns for ever A Messuage cum pertinencits in Aldermanbury 
then late in the-tenure of Jn°. Bennett and then late in the possession of 
Tobias Dotchen And 2 messuages in Uxbridge in the occupacion of 
Sampson and Swift alias Mallett And the Mannor or Farme of Costow 
cum pertinenctis in Wroughton And the revercion &c. and all his de- 
mands thereto with a generall warranty against the s‘ Gabriell Lowe 
and his heirs. ; 


(80) 
1st Dec. 1640. Lbycence to Thomas Gregory son and heire of Francis 
“Gregory Hsq* dec. to alienate the Mannor of Costow eum pertinenciis 
To Thomas Bennett W™ [Stede] and Thomas Brickenden their heires 
and assignes To the use and behoofe of the said Thomas Bennett W™. 
[Stede] and Thomas Brickenden their heires and assignes for ever 


(81) 

11" Dect. 1640. By indenture between Mathew Bennett cler’ 
Michaell Bennett Joseph Colston and Thomas Gregory son and heir of 
Francis Gregory (which Francis Gregory surviv'd St Rob*. Lee) of the 

‘one part, and Thomas Bennett W™. Stede and Thomas Brickenden jur'. 
‘of the other part, The said Tho: Gregory in consideration of 5°. paid him 
by Tho: Bennett W™. Stede and Tho: Brickenden did at the request of 
‘Mathew Bennett & Michaell Bennett and Joseph Colston testified &c. 
“Grant bargayne sell and confirme to the said Thomas Bennet. W™ Stede 


wy 2 


284 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


and Thomas Brickenden their heires and assignes for ever All that 
the Mannor of Costow with the rights &c. cum pertinenciis in com’ 
Wilts’ and all houses outhouses &c. and comons in Costow and Wroughton 
in com’ Wilts’ Lo hold to the said Thomas Bennett W™. Stede and 
Thomas Brickenden their heires and assignes for ever To the only proper 
use and behoofe of the said Thomas Bennett W™. Stede and Thomas 
Brickenden their heirs and assignes for ever with a clause of warranty 
against the s? Geo: (sze) Gregory and his heires and other proper cove- 
nants. 
(82) 

20 Ap! 1650. The particular account and agreement of Dr- Bennett 

Mr. Mathew Bennet and Mr- Colston. 


(83) 

30" Sept’ 1658. By Deed Indented William Stede of Harrietshaai 
in the County of Kent Dt. of Lawes (reciteing therein that whereas. a 
Mathew Bennett of Harlington in the county of Middx’ cler’ Michael — 
Benet of Sudbury in the county of Northampton cler’ Joseph Colston off : 
London, gent’ and Thomas Gregory son and heire of Francis Gregory © 
late of Greys Inne Esqr deceased by their deeds inrolled bearing date — 
the 11'* day of Dect. 1640 for the consideracions therein expressed did 
grant bargayne sell and confirme unto Thomas Bennett of S‘ Benetts 
Paul’s wharfe Dr- of Lawes to the st. W™. Stede and Tho: Brickenden 
the younger and their heires and assignes for ever All that the Mannor 
Farme or Grainge of Costow with all messuages &c. cwm pertinencis and 
all the estate of the s*. Tho: Gregory To hold to the said Tho: Bennett | 
W™. Stede and Tho: Brickenden their heires and assignesfor ever And 
further reciteing that the said Brickenden was dead by means whereof 
the right title and interest to the premisses was vested in the said Thomas. 
Bennett and William Stede the survivors and their heires, in and by 
which said Deed Poll (sic.) the said W™. Stede in performance of the trust — 
in him reposed by the said Tho: Bennett upon the purchase of the 
premisses as aforesaid and other consideracions Did for him and his 
heires and assignes for ever remise release and quitt claym unto the s* _ 
Tho: Bennett his heires and assignes for ever All and Singular his 
right title &c. of in and to the said mannor and premisses. 


a5 


a ee ne 


STUDLEY GRANGE. 

The purchase of apparently about one-ninth of the Grange of | 
Studley, for economic convenience, part of such lands lying inter- 
spersed with his own, by Dr. Benet, is not illustrated in the 
“abstract.” To this we hope to recur. The documents whieh 
immediately follow concern the redemption by the respective 
purchasers of the Grange, in their proper proportions, of a rent | 
charged upon it :— 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 285 


(84) 

24 Sept' 1650. By Indenture between Thomas Cooke W™ Bosvile 
John Sparrow and about 20 otherTrustees appointed by an Act of Parliam' 
made for sale of the Fee Farme Rents belonging to the Commonwealth 
of England formerly payable to the Crown, Dutchey of Cornwall or Lan- 
astre or any of them And also by virtue of another Act of Parliament 
to explain the former and all tenths, rents reserved &c. mencioned in the 
said Act (excepting Pencions as in the said Act is excepted) which by 
the said Acts are vested and settled in the said Trustees and their heires, 
of the one part, and Henry Kemp on the other part The said Trustees in 
pursuance of the said several Acts and in execucion of the trusts thereby 
committed tothem And in consideracion of 604 which Tho: Andrews 
and John Dethick trustees appointed to receive the same had certified 
was paid by the said Henry Kemp Did grant bargain remise release 
and confirme unto the said Henry Kemp his heires and assignes for ever 
All that yearly rent sallary or stipend of 6" 135 44 payable out of Studley 
Grainge in com’ Wilts’ sometime parcell of the possessions of the then 
late Monastry of Stanley which in the particular is mencioned to come 
to the hands of King Edw? the 6th upon the Dissolution of the Colledges 
&e. And all the interest which the Trustees had to the said yearly rent 
of 6" 13° 44 To hold unto the said Henry Kempe his heires and 
assignes To the only use of the said Henry Kemp his heires and assignes 
for ever. 


(85) 
27 Nov. 1651. Mr. Kemps Receipt for 6! 8°. 44. 


(86) 

34 May, 1652 By Indenture 5"'*. Between Henry Kemp of the first 
part Tho: Bennett Dr- of Lawes of the 2%. part W™. York sent. and 
Charles York of the 3%. part W™. York Jun: of the 4" part and John 
Wells of the 5™ part Reciteing the Indenture of the 24th Sept. 1650 And 
that Elenry Kemp was a person intrusted to purchase the yearly sallary 
of 6", 13°. 47. as well on the part of himself as of the said Thomas Bennett 
William York sent. Charles York William York junt- and John Wells 
amongst whom the Grange of Studley is divided and who are seized of 
‘severall partes of the said Grange to them and their respective heires 
The Indenture witnessed that the said Henry Kemp in pursuance 
of the trust and in consideration of 5% 6%. 84. paid him by Thomas 
Bennett and of 20". by York sen'. and Charles York and 14". 18%. p*. by 
Wn. Yorke junt- and 20". 00°. 84. paid by the hands of Jn°. Wells being 
their proportion of the st. 60 and other charges said Henry Kemp had 
been at in procureing the purchase and passing the conveyance thereof 
Did remise release and for ever quitt clayme unto the: said Tho: 
Bennett W™ York sent. Charles York W™. York Junr- and John Wells 
the said yearly rent sallary or stipend of 6". 13%. 44, and all his 
interest therein and it was agreed that the said yearly rent of 6". 13°, 42. 
should from thenceforth [be] extinguished. 


The Society’s MSS. Quidhampton. 


()UIDHAMPTON, CosTowE, &c. 


(87) 

29" June, 1659. By Indenture Tripartite Between Thomas Bennett 
the elder of Salthrop in the county of Wilts Dr- of Laws Francis Gregory 
and Roger Gillingham of the first part John Smith Esqr- Henry Smith 
Merchant and Thomas Smith the young": merct of the 24 pt. and Thomas 
Bennet the younger Gent’ son and heire apparent of the said 


Thomas Bennet the elder:and Martha Smith spinster (one of the 


daughters of the said John Smith) of the 34. p'. therein Reciteing a 
lease for a year dated the day before the date thereof made between the 
said Tho: Bennett the Elder Francis Gregory and Roger Gillingham of 
the one p' and the s¢ John Smith of the other part whereby the s? Thomas 


Bennett the elder in cons’ 5° did graunt bargayne & sell unto the s*. John 


Smith 
All that the Mannor Lordship & Farme of Quidhampton in or near 


the parish of Wroughton cum pertin’ And all those 3 severall fields of 4 


arrable land and pasture called the Overfields and the Croft which were 
some time parcell of the Capitall Messuage and farme of Can Court in the 


parish of Lydyard Tregose in com’ Wilts And all barns &c. And all that 


Mannor Farme and Grange of Costowe cum pertin’ And all that Toft 
scituate in Costowe called Cokharris alias Quintins cwm pertin’ And all 
that Messuage or Tenement and one farthing of land cum pertin’ scituat 
in Torbryan in com’ Devon All that parcell of Burton land on the Tor 
cum pertin’ then late in the possession of Hlian' and John Haton cont’ 


20 acres All that Messuage or Tenemt and one farthing cum pertin’ at 
Poole and one parcell of land and meadow adjoining to Pool Mill cont’ 
21 acres lying in Torbryan aforesaid reputed parcell of the Mannor of 
Torbryan And all rents herriots kc. All those severall parcells of arrable 
lands in the severall feilds called Roundhill Salthropfeild and Spring- * 
furlong in Wroughton aforesaid cum pertin’ formerly parcell of the ~ 
Mannor or Farme of Studley in com’ Wilts And all messuages cottages 
&e. And all other the Mannors &c. of the said Thomas Bennett the 
elder scituate in Costow Wroughton Lydiard Tregose and Torbryan — 
aforesaid or else where in the said County of Wilts (szc) and all and 

singular their rights’ members and appurtenances And further reciteing 


that the s*. Francis Gregory and Roger Gillingham in consideracion of 
5s. to them paid by the said John Smith Did with the consent and ap- 
pointment of the said Tho: Bennett the elder Grant bargaine and sell 
unto the said John Smith [a rent of 87!. 18°. 1". out of the manor of 
Somerford, co. Southampton, rent called ‘‘ Larder Silver,” &c. tithes of 
of fishing and “ clotheing” in Shalford and tithes of hay in Ogbeare and 
Avon, fishing near the sea shore ‘“‘in Cleverton bounds and lode with 
with a nett called Ramshorne,” &c. &c. all apparently in co. Southampton} 

Which said Indenture Witnesseth that for and in consideration 
of a Marriage then intended between the said Tho: Bennett the younger 
and Martha Smith and of 2000" a marriage porcion with the said Martha 
by the said John Smith to the s*. Thomas Bennett the elder paid [&e. to 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 287 


secure 1502. annuity out of lands &e. in Wilts and Devon to Thomas, the 
younger, during father’s life, payable quarterly at dwelling house of his 
said father situate in Salthrop, and to Martha, after her husband's 
death in recompence of dower an annuity of 152/ payable quarterly at 
“ Capitall Mansion house of Quidhampton ”; and as to the manor, farm 
and Grange of Costow subject to the said annuities (the toft called 
Cockharris excepted) to the use of Thomas Bennett the elder for life, 
with rem. to Thomas the younger in tail, with rem. to use of Mary 
Bennett daughter of the said Thomas the elder in tail, with rem. to use 
of Matthew Bennett, brother of the said Thomas the elder in tail, with 
rem. to use of the said Thomas Bennett (sic) his heires and assigns for 
ever. 

And as to the manor, lordship and farm of Quidhampton, the messuage 
there, fields called Overfeilds and Croft, lands &c. in Torbryan] “and the 
aforesaid severall parcells of meadow in Broad feild and New Close ”’ 
(not previously mentioned, however, in this abstract) ‘“‘and the lands 
lying in the severall feilds called Roundhill Salthropfeild Little Feild and 
Springfurlong aforesaid heretofore parcell of the Manor Farme andGrange 
of Studley” [and other the premises whereof no use is before limited 
to the use of Thomas Bennett the elder for life, with rem. to Thomas the 
younger for the terme of 100 years if he so long live, &c. with remainder 
to the use of his issue male by the said Martha, with rem. to John Trott 
the elder of Ash, co. Southampton, esq. and John Mompesson of North 
Tidworth, co. Wilts, gent. in case Thomas die leaving Martha enceint 
with a son, with rem. to the use of the said Thomas, the son, Mary 
Bennett and Mathew Bennett successively in tail, with rem. to the 
right heirs of Thomas, the younger &c., &c. There is a memorandum 
endorsed ‘‘that in case (of rates and taxes imposed by any authority 
whatsoever) the said taxes in any kind shall exceed the present rate of 
thirty five thousand by the month,” the excess shall be deducted from 
the said annuity of 1521. &c. | 


(88). 


10 Feb 1684 [1684-5] Articles of Agreement Between Henry 
Gregory clerk of the one part and Thomas Benett of the other part 
Reciteing that Thomas Bennett was to receive a moiety of the personall 
estate of Mathew Bennett clerk which came to the hands of Francis 
Gregory as executor of the said Mathew Bennett And Takeing notice 
that Francis Gregory dyed before any account stated between Francis 
Gregory and Thomas Bennett haveing before his death made his will 
and the said Henry Gregory executor And since the death of the said 
Francis Gregory the said Henry Gregory and Thomas Bennett evened 
accounts The said Henry Gregory agreed and by Indenture of that date 
did grant and assigne to the said Thomas Bennett his heires and assignes 
the summe of forty poundes eighteen shillings payable yearly out of the 
Hereditary Revenue of Hxcise and agreed to pay the said Thomas 
Gregory a moyety of all such moneys as should be recovered on any 


288 The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 


securities in the schedule annext to the Articles The Articles wit- 
nessed That the said Henry Gregory agreed at the joynt costs of him 
and the st Thomas Bennett to prosecute the persons bound in the said 
securities their heires execut'’ and Adm’ as they should joyntly think 
fitt And that Henry Gregory should not discharge or discontinue any 
such suite or the moneys due thereon without the consent of Thomas 
Bennett And would pay him a moyety of the moneys recovered deduct- 
ing half the charges And in consideracion of the premisses and of the 
said asst Thomas Bennett released to the said Henry Gregory all clayme 
to the estate of Mathew Bennett or on account of the executorshipp 
other than on acct of securities in the schedule annext with a covenant 
from Tho: Bennett that he would pay a moyety of the charges of the - 
suites and a moyety of the annuall summ of 40! 18° which was in arrear 
at Christmas then last. 


(89) 

7 June, 1706. Lease for a year Between Thomas Bennett of — 
Salthrop in the county of Wilts Esqr of the one part and Arthur Morgan — 
of the Middle Temple London Gent’ of the other part. j 


(90) ia 
8th of June, 1706. Release. Indenture Quadrupartite Between 
the said Thomas Bennett on the first part the Hono’ John Smith Esq’. 
Executor of Thomas Smith who survived Henry Smith brother of the — 
said Tho: Smith on the 24 part the said Arthur Morgan and Thomas 
Cromwell of the Inner Temple London, Gent’ of the 3°. part and Thomas” 
Richmond alias Webb Esqr. and Serj’. at Law of the 4" part It is” 
witnessed that the sayd Thomas Bennett for the barring docking and 
destroying all estates tayle and remainders thereupon expectant of and — 
in the Mannors or Lordshippes Farmes Rents Lands Tenements, &c, 
therein mencioned and for settling assureing and conveying the same 
To the use of him the s¢. Thomas Bennett his heires and assignes And 
in consideracion of 10°. to the st. Thomas Bennett and John Smith paid 
by the said Arthur Morgan and Thomas Cromwell The said Thomas 
Bennett and John Smith granted bargayned sold aliened enfeoffed and 
confirmed unto the said Arthur Morgan and Thomas Cromwell (in their 
actuall possession then being by virtue of the aforesaid bargayne and sale, 
&c.) All and singular the aforesaid Mannors Lordshipps Lands Tene- 
ments fee-farme rents hereditaments and premisses To hold unto the 
said Arthur Morgan and Thomas Cromwell their heires and assignes for 
ever To the intent that they may become and be perfect tenants of the 
free hold of all and singular the said premisses That two or more Common 
Recovery or Recoveryes with double vouchers may be had and suffered 
thereof &c. To the use and behoofe of the said Thomas Bennett his 
heires and assignes for ever. 


(91) 


Trinity Terme 1706 Exemplification of Recovery. In Trinity 
Terme 1706 in the 5'" year of the reign of the late Queene Anne (No. 


The Society’s MSS. Quidhampton. 289 


Roll 202) Thomas Bennett accordingly suffers the recovery of the Mannors 
of Quidhampton and Costow and Fee farme Rent aforesaid eum perti- 
nencits. Which said recovery is entered upon the Roll in Foley’s Office. 


Broap HINTON. 


(92) 

March 11th 1709 [1709-10] By Indenture Between the said Thomas 
Bennett of the one part and John Glanville of Broadhinton in the county 
of Wilts Esq’. of the other part It is witnessed that the said Tho: 
Bennett for securing unto the said John Glanville his exc", &c. the summe 
of 2700". with Interest at 5" per cent’ per ann’ But subject and lyable 
in the first place to the trusts in a certain Indenture [of] even date with 
' the said Indenture made between the said John Glanville of the one part 
and the said Thomas Bennett of the other part Which said summe of 
97004, is the remainder of 3728". 11s. 14. and Interest thereof at 5". per 
cent’ per ann’ computed from the 12" Nov". then last past unto the date 
thereof Which said summ of 3728". 115. 14. is the consideracion money 
mencioned in certaine Articles of Agreement Indented made between 
the said John Glanville of the one part And the said Thomas Bennett of 
the other part for the purchase by him the said Thomas Bennett of the 
Feesimple of the Mannors or Lordshipps of Broadhinton and other the 
premisses therein mencioned The which said summe 0f{3728". 115. 14. 
{ which] with interest for the same at the rate aforesaid from the said 
12 of Nov’. to the day before the date of the said Indenture amounted 
to 3790". 13%. 94. is the consideracion money mencioned in certaine In- 
dentures of Lease and Release, The Lease bearing date the 8th and 
Release the 10 of this instant March and made between the said John 
Glanville of the one part and the said Thomas Bennett of the other part 
And in consideracion of the summe of 2700". and also of 5’. the said 
Thomas Bennett granted bargained sold &c. unto the said John Glanville 
his exec"’. &c. All the aforesaid Mannor of Costowe cum pertin’ And 
also that the Capital Messuage or Tenem*. called Salthrop Farme Lands 
Tenements cum pertin’ &c. thereto belonging (except as therein excepted) 
To hold the said Mannor of Costowe cum pertin’ for the terme of 1000 
years And the said Salthrop Farme cwm pertin’ (except as aforesaid) 
for the residue of a terme of 21 years to the said Thomas Bennett granted 
by an Indenture of Lease dated the 24th of June 1703 from the Governors 
of the Charterhouse then to come Subject to the Covenants wc. in the 
s*, Indent:. of Lease on the Lessees part to be performed Wnder a 
Provisoe to be void on payment of the summe of 2767". 10° on the 
12 of Sept’ then following by the said Thomas Bennett to the said John 
Glanville at the place therein mencioned. 


(93) 
12 Decemb'. 1718 By Endorsement on the backside of the s%. 
Mortgage the said John Glanville then acknowledges to have received of 
the said Thomas Bennett 2025". which with the 200". and 500". part of 


290 The Society's MSS. Qwidhampton. 


the principall summ of 27004 within mencioned formerly to be by hin 
received at severall times makes the full of the within mencioned summe 
of 2700" and all interest due for the same to the date hereof In con- 
sideracion whereof and of 5° to him paid by Charles Tooker Did by 
the direccion of the s*, Tho: Benett sell and assigne the said mortgaged 
premisses and the residue of the terme of 1000 years and all his right 
&e. To hold to the said Cha: Tooker his Exo". &c. for the remainder ~ 
thereof Vpon Trust that the s‘ terme and estate may not be amerged 
or destroyed but may attend upon and be subject unto such estate and : 
estates uses &c. as mencioned of and concerning the said mortgaged 
premisses in and by one Indenture Quadrupartite dat’ the 17 of Sept’ © 
1712 made between the said Thomas Bennett by the name of Thomas. 
Bennett of Salthrop in the county of Wilts Esq'. of the first the Hon?" 
Dame Jane Wharton of Mansfeild Woodhouse in the county of Nottingham 
widow and relict of the Hon?! S™. Thomas Wharton K*. of the Bath 
dec’, and Eliz: Wharton spinster one of the daughters of the s‘S«. 
Thomas Wharton by the said Dame Jane of the 2%. part the Hon! 
Robert Price one of the Barons of the Excheqt and Edward Ernley Esq’. 
of the 3%. part and Edw*. Ryder Esq. and John Nicholas Esq’. of the” 
4th nart And to the further trust that that the residue of the said estate 
and interest of 1000 years may be kept on foot to protect the freehold 
and inheritance of the said mortgaged premisses from all mean estates 
and incumbrances whatsoever. 


The only other documents described in the “abstract” are” 
concerned with the purchase, 4th March, 1652-3, by Thomas 
Benett, Dr. of Laws, and John Weeks, gent., of a rent charge of 
87/. 18s. 1d., issuing out of the manor of Somerford, or Summer- 
ford, co. Southampton, his moiety whereof John Weeks; 8th Feb., 
1658-9, released to Benet Benet and son, entering into bond 


9th Feb. following, to pay Weeks a moiety thereof for term of his 
life. 


- 

The Society also possesses a few other documents concerned 

with or derived from the family of Benet, thus there is :— 
(94) 

An Act (printed) for confirming an agreement made between Thomas 

Benet and Philip Saltmarsh Esquires for a partition of several Estates 

in the Counties of Nottingham and Dorset. 


The Act recites the settlement made by Inden’. of Lease and Release, 
22 and 23 July, 1706, before the marriage of the said Thomas Benet, of 


The Society's MSS. Quidhampton. 291 


Salthrope, co. Wilts, esq. with Mary daughter and coheir of William 
Molynes of Sherfield super Lodon, co. Southampton, esq. deceased; and 
that she had since died, leaving issue only two daughters Mary Benet 
and Martha Benet, both infants; also the settlement 21 Oct. 1704 prior 
to the marriage of Philip Saltmarsh and Anne Molynes, the other sister 


and coheir, &c. 
No. 184. 


(95) 

Indenture 3 March, 6 Geo. II. 1732 [1732-3] between Thomas Benet 
of Salthrop, co. Wilts esq. of the one part and William Northey, of 
Compton Bassett, co. Wilts, esq. and William Hawkins, of the Close 
of New Sarum, co. Wilts, Hsq., of the other part. In conson. love and 
affection to Hlizabeth Benet, his now wife, and that by inden. quad- 
partite, of even date, between Hdward Hrnle of Brimslade, co. Wilts, 
esq. of first, himself of second, himself and the said Elizabeth his wife 
of third and the said Northey and Hawkins of fourth part, the said 
Elizabeth had avoided,frustrated and annulled the use and trust touching. 
her jointure in one inden. therein first recited, and in conson. 5%. paid 
him by Northey and 5°. by Hawkins, the said Thomas Benet releases to 
Northey and Hopkins, in their actual possession by bargayne and sale 
to them by him made by inden. of previous day’s date, &c. and to their 
heirs ‘‘ All those Fee Farm rentsissuing . . . . and payable out of 
and for some estate or estates in Norton Bavant Cherill Mill Studly 
Grange and Salthrop Farm,” co. Wilts, “amounting in the whole to the 
value of thirteen pounds eight shillings and two pence or thereabouts 
which he the said Tho’. Benet lately purchased of Will™. Levinze Esq'.,” 
to hold, with all deeds and evidences belonging to Northey and Hawkins 
and their heirs for ever, in trust to convey same to said Elizabeth Benet 
or such person as she shall appoint and her heirs in fee simple 
and to such uses as shee shall appoint. Executed by ‘“‘Tho: Benet” seal, 
erest of Benet’: ‘‘W™ Northey,” seal, Northey arms; “ W™ Hawkins,” 
seal, on a base wavy (?) a lion passant, in chief three roundels, and 
on a canton three ; 

Endorsed. Signed &c. be Benet in presence of John Lord, W™ Jacobs, 
Stephen Smith, by Northey in presence of Anthony Serlanty (?) John 
Holbussh (?) Richard Ingle, and by Hawkins in the presence of Martha 
Benet, Elisa D’Oyly, J. Clarke. 

No. 128. 


(96) 


Letters of administration of the*goods of Elizabeth Benet formerly 
Wharton late of Salthorpe, co. Wilts deceased granted by Thomas 
archbishop of Canterbury to Thomas Benet the lawfull husband 


London, 22 Aug. 1749. 10’. stamp. 
(Mem".) ‘“‘Entred in Am: Soc” Office Register Book 15 Sept’. 
1749. J.P.” 


No. 133. 


MALMESBURY ELECTION PETITION, 1807. 
By E. O. P. Bouvertsn, F.S.A. 


[ Read at the Wilton Meeting of the Society, July 18th, 1906.] 


This paper is on the Malmesbury Election Petition of 1807, 
consequent on a polling which took place on 31st October, 1806. 
It is founded on a pamphlet entitled “ Petition of C. H. Bouverie, 
Esq., agavnst the Malmesbury Election Return, 1807,” which con- 


tains the proceedings of the Committee of the House of Commons 


on February 26th, 27th, 28th, and March 2nd, 1807, and was 


printed at Salisbury by J. Easton, High Street, 1807. It may be ~ 


of interest here to note that Malmesbury was one of sixteen 


boroughs within the area of Wiltshire which each returned two _ 


members to Parliament, the others being Great Bedwyn, *Calne, 
*Chippenham, Cricklade, * Devizes, Downton, Heytesbury, Hindon, 


Ludgershall, *Marlborough, *New Sarum, Old Sarum, *Westbury, ‘ 
*Wilton, and Wootton Bassett. Of these Malmesbury and those — 
marked with an asterisk preserved separate representation with at — 


least one member down to the last Reform Bill,while Cricklade was 
enlarged by the addition of the voters in adjacent places. It will 
thus be seen that at the date in question Wiltshire with its county 


members had thirty-four parliamentary representatives. I will 
not say before this audience that our county was over-represented, — 
but about 6 of the House of Commons was returned from this — 


ai at the present time. What they represented 


is another matter, and doubtless a subject of interest, but it is 
with the intricacies of the representation of Malmesbury alone 
that we are concerned upon this occasion. 

Mr. Bouverie, the petitioner, was a nephew of the then Lord 


area against about 


Radnor, who was the owner of considerable property in the neigh- 
bourhood of Malmesbury, and it was probably due to this 
connexion that he put himself forward as candidate for this place. 
He was at the time of the election a man of twenty-four, and from 


Malmesbury Election Petition, 1807. 293 


what little I know of him I doubt if he was keenly interested in 
political matters. He was not a witness before the Committee. 
The Committee sat for four days, and heard a number of witnesses. 
on behalf of the petitioner, but no evidence was called on the part 
of the sitting members, and at the close of counsel’s speech on 
their behalf the Committee dismissed the petition, but held that 
it was not frivolous or vexatious. 

The hearing began before fifteen M.P.’s on 27th February, 1807,. 
Mr. Thomas Stanley in the chair. The petition alleged that 
_ at the last general election there were six candidates proposed to. 
the electors, and charges the two who were returned, Messrs. 
Ladbrook and Colbourn, with bribery, corruption, and treating. It 
_ appears that the right of election in this place was vested in one 
_ alderman and twelve burgesses (thirteen in all), and counsel even 
at that date was compelled to admit that this seems a rather 
small number for so important a task; on this occasion the two. 
“members were returned by the votes of five people—no other of 
| the thirteen qualified exercising their right. There were, therefore, 
six gentlemen soliciting the votes of five people. It is somewhat 
“remarkable that throughout the lengthy proceedings it nowhere 
d appears of what political complexion were any of these six gentle- 
men. We may surmise that the candidates returned were Tories, 
| inasmuch as Mr. Estcourt, who, you will hear really returned the 
members, was probably a Tory, but whether they were supporters. 
of Lord Grenville, who was then the Prime Minister, or what 
| views they held of the late Mr. Pitt, who had recently died, or 
| whether, indeed, anybody concerned in this election paid the 
‘slightest attention to any public question, cannot be gathered, or 
| indeed inferred, from anything that is reported in the course of 
| these proceedings. This may seem to you remarkable, but you 
must remember, that we are politically in the Stone Age, and in 
| boroughs of this description the mandates of which we now hear 
80 much, were given, not as you might suppose by the thirteen 
persons who had the power of returning a member, but by the 


| person who had taken efficient and sufficient means to secure that 


that power should be exercised in a certain way. 


294 Malmesbury Election Petition, 1807. 


Now these thirteen electors (the alderman and capital burgesses) 
were elected for life, the capital burgesses being chosen by them 
from the twenty-four assistants, and the assistants out of thirty-one 
landholders of about an acre of land by inheritance. There was also 
a high steward of the borough, elected by the corporation; an 
office filled at the time of this election by Mr. Edmund Estcourt, 
of the well-known old Wiltshire family which is said to have been ~ 
settled in the neighbourhood for many centuries. Mr. Spackman, 
in common with other electors, who was the alderman and re- 
turning officer on the present occasion, adinitted that he had never 
seen the members who were returned, either before or since the 
election, and did not know if he had ever seen them in his life, and 
that the only knowledge he had of them was that they were 
mentioned to him by Colonel Kingscote, who lived a few miles 
from Malmesbury, two or three days before the election. 

It further appeared that on the day of the election Mr. Estcourt, 
Colonel Kingscote, and the ten electors who were —as it is said—in 
Mr. Estcourt’s interest, paraded with a band to the polling place, 
that the electors were then called over by the deputy high steward, | 
the alderman first, and then the youngest burgess, and after five | 
of the electors had voted for Ladbrook and Colbourn, Messrs. Hy 
Bouverie and Panton, who alone of the candidates were present, z| 
said they would not put the electors to further trouble, and would z | 
retire from the contest. Thus concluded a not very solemn farce. q 

These are the facts appearing about the actual election which x 
have an engaging simphiity about them, when we consider how 
complicated is the machinery at the present day to enable us to = | 
be represented in parliament. But I must now direct your at-_ 
tention to the story leading up to this election, of which the 
petitioner unsuccessfully complained. The controversy raged round 
the acts of the high steward, who seems to have held the borough in 
his pocket. It appears that down to shortly before his death 
in 1804 this post was held by a man called Wilkins, and 
the main part of the case put forward by the petitioner 
before the committee consisted of his behaviour during many 
years as high steward of the borough. It appeared that he 


By EH. 0. P. Bowverie, FSA. 295 


was in the habit of paying the voters an annuity of £30 a year 
: each, taking from them a bond to the effect that they would accept 

his directions in any matter affecting the borough. For nearly 
thirty years by this machinery he returned the members, who were 
practically unknown to the electors; but about the year 1803 he 
appears to have fallen into arrear with his payments,and he thought 
it desirable to resign, suggesting that Mr. Estcourt should succeed 
‘him. It may here be mentioned that he left £500 to the burgesses 
by his will, except to one who had “ disobliged” him, so we may 
hope that, in spite of the arrears, his ashes rested in peace so far 
as Malmesbury was concerned. It appears that Lord Peterborough 
| made enquiries, and took some steps with a view to becoming high 
steward, but the choice fell on Mr. Estcourt, who had recently — 
taken a prominent part in upholding successfully the right of the 
capital burgesses to vote in exclusion of the freeholders at large 
-and who, said two of the witnesses, was strongly recommended as 
Mr. Wilkins’ successor because he was not only prepared to do all 
"that Mr. Wilkins did, but even more, because he was ready to 
"distribute among the electors the surplus that he received, if 

any, from marketing the seats. I presume the committee rejected 
. or whittled down, as they were asked to do by counsel, the statement 
of this witness in rejecting the petition, or they may have adopted 
| his other suggestion that even if they suspected corruption they 
had no right to act on mere suspicion, and that in any event there 
I was no act of corruption brought home to the sitting members, and 
“there was no evidence to show agency of Mr. Estcourt on their 
behalf, but in those days the committee seldom interrupted save 
‘in the most dignified manner, and at the close of the proceedings 
“merely announced that the members were duly elected. Now 
| Mr. Estcourt was never called as a witness, and I cannot but think 
| that the petitioner proved sufficient to call upon him for his account 
| of the circumstances, and I think it probable that a majority of 
| the committee were in sympathy with the political views of Messrs. 
Ladbrook and Colbourn, and were unwilling to disturb the general 


| electoral status quo. 
) 


I will give you a few extracts from the evidence showing the 
attitude of the voter in those days, and in this place. 


296 Malmesbury Election Petition, 1807. 


Thomas Brook, a farmer living near the borough, had a conversa- 
tion with Spackman, the alderman, who said “ Mr. Estcourt was a 
very good kind of a gentlemen to them and would do everything for 
them that he could in the borough,he would make as much money as 
he could for them, and after making as much as he could, he would 
pay his expenses, and would separate the rest among the burgesses, 
and would not get a penny by them, and that he (Spackman) could — 
go to Tetbury bank at any time and draw money in Mr. Estcourt’s 
name whatever he wanted!!” Mind you, this witness was not — 

cross-examined for the sitting members. 

Margaret Broadway, a servant to one Newth, a capital burgess, 
said Mr. Estcourt asked her master for his vote for the high 

‘ stewardship and told him he was to come in on the same terms as 
Mr. Wilkins did, and also said the last year that Mr. Wilkins lived — 
he brought Newth £30, and she took him the money about Trinity 
time (when it was alleged the annuities under the bonds were 
paid). She also knew Newth was bound ina bond because she was 
called in that there might be no dispute about the bond after his 
death (he being ill at the time). This witness was not cross- 
examined. 

Bishop, a burgess, corroborated as to Mr. Estcourt having the 
borough on the same terms as Mr. Wilkins. He had never seen 
any candidate for whom he had voted, Wilkins gave him a card 
with the names (produced), and he voted for the names (this, of 
course, referred to a previous election). He admitted being paid 
£30 a year by Wilkins. Neither was this witness cross-examined. 

Ponting, a burgess, in answer to questions, said “ He (Mr. E.) was 
to bring forward the gentlemen; they had no particular reason, 
one gentleman was as good as another to we.” Q. “Did you say 
just now that they had throwed up the business to Squire Estcourt ?” 
A. “Yes, we gave it in his power to bring forward the members ; 
one gentleman to me is as good as another, we are never biassed 
nor bribed to elect one in more than another: we never received 
nothing nor want nothing in regard to that.” Which I suppose 
the committee accepted. 

Tanner said “The gentlemen [2.c., members] for a good many 


By E. 0. P. Bouverie, FS.A. 297 


years have not been at the borough. Mr. Wilkins said it made 
no odds. I voted for them when Wilkins named them.” 

Sargeant said he “did remember of several voting against the 
wishes of the high steward.” Declines to say whether he had an 
‘annuity or was bound in a bond to the high steward. When asked if 
he had received anything from Mr. Estcourt: A. “I never knew Mr. 
: steourt give me anything in his life. Mr. Estcourt named 
the members.” Q. “Did you go to court without knowing whom 
you were to vote for?” A. “Lord bless ye! In Mr. Wilkins’ time 
we voted for the persons he put up?” Q. “ Were you to do the same 
with respect to the persons Mr. Estcourt put up?” <A. “Yes, we © 
thought it our duty todo so.” Q. “ Did Colonel Kingscote mention 
Jolbourn’s name to you 2” A. “Yes and I said if it was agreeable 
to Mr. Estcourt I never should be against it.” 

W. Jefferies applied to Hanks, a burgess, and said he hoped 
they would show their consequence and choose members who were 
present at being chosen. Hanks said “I have nothing to do with 
that, that is as my master likes.” I said “Who do you mean ? 
4 is of no consequence to you whether they are Foxites, Pittites, 
or what, it is a matter of indifference. If Mr. Wilkins consents 
you choose them.” He said “Yes.” I said “I thought they had 
(conferred great honour on Mr. Wilkins and that they had made 
him very rich, and that now they had an opportunity of making 
themselves very rich if they knew their consequence.” 

L 4 Bishop was recalled to speak to the existence of bonds in several 
| cases of the burgesses. @. “What were these bonds for?” A. 
“For choosing Wilkins high steward, and choosing in members 
such as Wilkins should bring.” 

I merely cite this evidence, not to show that the committee 
“arrived at a wrong decision, but to show you the kind of story 
hich probably would have to be told and would be told, without 
hy undue amount of blushing, in the case of many boroughs . 
fhich then had the"privilege of returning members to parliament. 


‘cannot but think that the voters who had the right of returning 
| the members were very unlikely to have chosen Mr. Estcourt to 
| VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXIL x 


298 Malmesbury LEleetion Petition, 1807. 


succeed Mr. Wilkins unless they were pretty certain to get the 
same or better terms out of Mr. Estcourt. Mr. Estcourt sat with 
Mr. Wilkins when the latter was high steward, he was recommended _ 
to them by Mr. Wilkins as his successor, he subsequent to his 
election as high steward took a house in Malmesbury, he gave a 
dinner two days before the election at which he recommended the — 
two men who were subsequently returned as members, and I confess 
I think that there is more than a suspicion that the electors of 
Malmesbury did not suffer pecuniarily from the change of high 
stewards. But in justice to the memory of a high-minded gentleman, 
such as both sides were at pains to admit that he was, I would 
ask you to realise that at this date there was nothing derogatory 
to such a character as he bore in being concerned with traffic of 
this nature. The committee treated the whole matter with dignity 
and reticence, and no doubt that which seems to us open to 
criticism was a matter of common occurrence a hundred years ago. 
You must remember, too,that more than sixty years elapsed before 
this jurisdiction was transferred to the judges from the committees, 
on account of the notorious partiality of election committees, 
and such committees were not likely to be less partial when 
probably a certain number of their members owed their seats 
to devices somewhat similar to those alleged to have been used in~ 
the case of Malmesbury. 4 
You may, perhaps, ask what was the motive of these proceedings, 
and how they came to be published at private expense in pamphlet 


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form, and I think I have a reasonable theory to account for both. - 
Now the petition was presented by Mr. Bouverie alone, his colleague 
had nothing to do with it, nor did Mr. Bouverie claim the seat, as 
his counsel urged at some length on the committee, and my surmise 
is that the candidature, the petition, and the subsequent publication 
of the proceedings were instigated by his cousin, Lord Folkestone, 
and carried through simply to expose the system of corruption in 
this borough. Lord Folkestone, who was then the Radical member 
for New Sarum, afterwards became well known in the House of 
Commons as a vigorous opponent of privilege in all its forms, and 
afterwards as almost the only Radical member of the House of 


By E. 0. P. Bowverte, PSA. 299 


Lords. He was an ardent supporter of the Reform Bill, how 
ardent may be judged from the following incident. On becoming 
Lord Radnor in 1828 the patronage of the borough of Downton 
fell into his hands. He returned the members for it on the distinct 
pledge, that if and when the question was raised, they would vote 
for its disfranchisement. I therefore think it likely that thus early 
in his political career he was getting a case together for reform by 
showing to the public the nature of our electoral system. The 
pamphlet was published in Salisbury, for which he was member, 
with which place Charles Bouverie had little connection, nor, from 
what I know of the latter, do I think it likely that having failed ~ 
in his petition he would concern himself further about the matter. 
In whatever manner the publication may have come about, the 
record shows the distance which we have travelled politically 
since 1806. No doubt the inducements to vote for a particular 
person at the date in question seemed adequate to the voters, and 
it is not material to consider whether they would be adequate now. 
We cannot say that Mr. Wilkins’s pension scheme has its 
counterpart at the present day, and under the ballot no bond 
ould secure that he who claimed the pledges of the electors should 
ot be “ disobliged.” The point that it is difficult to realise is 
hat those who were concerned in bargains of this description 
uffered nothing in their personal reputation. Familiarity had 
red a confident feeling that such transactions were necessary and 
proper. Let us hope that our views have altered for the better 
and that it is not merely the impossibility of such occurrences that 
has changed our ideas of necessity and propriety. 


300 


THE DISCOVERY OF A CHAMBER IN THE LONG 
BARROW AT LANHILL, NEAR CHIPPENHAM. 


By Mavup E. Cunnineron. 


In June last (1909) a fine sepulchral chamber was discovered in 
the stone-built long barrow at Lanhill, near Chippenham, Wilts. | 

This once fine barrow was partially excavated by Dr. Thurnam 
in 1855, when he discovered what he believed to be the remains 
of two cists, both of which seem to have been previously opened 
and ruined.!' Until this summer the barrow seems to have been 
little, if at all, disturbed since that date, and the description of its: 
appearance then applies to it equally well to-day. “At present 
the mound,” Dr. Thurnam wrote, “has the appearance of several 


irregular hillocks, in part grown over with thorns and briars, re 
sembling somewhat the site of an old quarry.” The barrow has, 
indeed, from time to time been used as a quarry, and it is a matte 
of difficulty to recognise the remnants of a long barrow in the few 
more or less detached hillocks that now remain. 

Some stone being needed to repair the floor of the cowyards 
of Lanhill Farm, the barrow was attacked this summer at a hitherto 
undisturbed section on the south side of the mound. | 

After a considerable quantity of stone had been removed two 
large upright stones were uncovered which proved to be the portals 
of a sepulchral chamber. The workmen moved the easternmost of | 
these two uprights, and were proceeding to clear out the chamber, — 
which had become filled with loose stone as a consequence of the 
collapse of the roof. They soon recognised that they were 
digging out human bones with the stone,’and the work was 
stopped, but unfortunately not before three skulls that seem to 
have been in an excellent state of preservation were smashed, and 


' Wilts Arch. Mag., vol. iii., p. 67. This barrow is sometimes called 
** Hubba's Low.” 


LANHILL Lone Barrow, CHIPPENHAM. 


Entrance to chamber as excavated 1909. 


The Discovery of a Chamber in the Long Barrow at Lanhill. 301 


_ the greater part of them no doubt carted away to mend the cow- 
yards. 

The chamber proved to be a large and very interesting example 
of its kind. It is situate on the south side of the mound, 10ft. 
within the outer edge, and 84ft. from the western end, the total 
length of the barrow, as well as it can now be judged, being 196ft. 

Six irregularly-shaped stones form the walls of the chamber ; 
Nos. 5 and 6 on the plan are narrow in proportion to their height, 
and while they form the southern wall of the chamber, they may, 
perhaps, be regarded equally well as portals, or pillar stones, on 
either side of the entrance. | 


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Plan of Chamber. 


$ At the highest point of the remaining original roof the chamber 
is 5ft. high; its greatest length inside the portals 8ft., or at N.N. 


'The Rev. C. N. Wyld, Rector of Grittleton, hearing of the discovery, 
brought it to the notice of the Wilts Archzological Society, and with the 
| kind approval of Sir Audley Neeld, Mr. B. H. Cunnington, of Devizes, was 
| privileged to open out the chamber. 


“302 The Discovery of a Chamber in the Long Barrow at Lanhill. 


84ft.; its width just inside the portals at MM. 44ft.; its greatest 
width at 0.0. 5ft. 2in. ; the width between the portal stones 2ft. 4in. ; 
the stones themselves are from 5in. to 1ft. in thickness, ; 

The greater part of the roof was found to have collapsed into a 
the chamber, filling it with loose stones, but about 3ft. of roof over 
the back part of the chamber was intact, and beneath this and 
above the fallen-in rubble there still remained an open space. 

The part of the original roof still remaining is formed of thin 
slabs of stone of no great size. On top of the large stones forming ~ 
the walls of the chamber is a carefully-laid dry walling, the upper 
layers of which are laid with increasingly large stones towards the 
top, so placed as to overlap each other, and thus to form a slightly . 
domed roof, somewhat after the fashion of stone-built Irish beehive 
huts. 

As no stone large enough to span the width of the chamber was — 
found among the debris, it seems that this device for utilising 
smaller pieces of stone must have been attempted over the whole 
space to be roofed in. But unless this overlapping dry stonework 
was carried up at a fairly steep pitch it could not have formed a 
very strong covering. Possibly timbers were thrown across on 
top of the walls to support the roof over the front part of the © 
chamber. Either the decay of such timbers, or the inherent weak- | 
ness of the roofing would account for its collapse. | 

In the angles between the large stones of the wall, where from 
the irregularity in their shape they do not meet, the spaces are — 
filled up with dry walling. In the north-eastern corner between | 
the stones Nos. 3 and 4, is a particularly neat and pretty little 
piece of work, executed with evident care and precision, and shown 
in the accompanying photograph.” 


1 This form of roofing is not uncommon in long barrows. It occurred at_ 
Stony Littleton, Archeologia, XIX., p. 46; at Uley, Arch. Journal, XL 
319, 326; and at Upper Swell, Greenwell’s ‘“ Barrows,” No. cexxxl., p. 522, 
&e. It has been called the ‘‘ horizontal arch.” 

The photograph of the roof here given shows thie original overlapping — 
stonework and the large slab supported by iron bars, with which the roof has 
recently been completed. 

2 Gaps and irregularities in the walls were found to have been made good 
in a similar manner elsewhere; notably at Uley, Arch. Jouwrn., XI., 317, 
and at West Kennet, Avch@ologia, XXXVIII., 410. 


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By Maud E. Cunnington. 303 


_ One of the workmen present when the uprights at the entrance 
were first uncovered stated that a thin slab of stone was found 
resting lengthwise against the outside of the two uprights ; from 

‘his description it also appears that the stones immediately 
outside the entrance were larger than elsewhere. Possibly these 

_ formed a dry walling closing up the chamber. 

A course of regularly-laid stones, forming a containing wall, such 
as is often found in stone-built barrows was well shown in the 
section into the mound made by the stone diggers. Where exposed 
this wall was 3ft. high, and 4ft. within the barrow, measured from 
the present outside edge of the mound. Possibly this wall had 
curved inwards to form an entry to the chamber, but evidence as to 
this was destroyed by the stone diggers. 

In his paper on long barrows in Archeologia, vol. XLII., Dr. 
‘Thurnam classified chambered long barrows into three types :—[ A] 
those with chambers opening into a central gallery; [B], those 
with no central gallery, but with separate chambers, all with 
passages opening externally ; and [O], those with cists in place of 
chambers. In this third class Dr: Thurnam placed the barrow at 


Tanhill. The recently discovered construction is, nevertheless, 
more corectly described as a chamber than as a cist, for, as Dr. 
Thurnam himself has said, cists are built up on all four sides and 
ot intended to be entered except from the top, whereas chambers 
ypen on one side by a recognisable entrance. Cists, also, generally 
speaking, are smaller than true chambers. The four cists in the 
eighbouring barrow at Littleton Drew were not much more than 
ft. in height,! nor were the cists previously discovered at Lanhill. 
[here were both cists and chambers in the long barrow at 
(vening, Glos. 

Bones that could not have belonged to fewer than eleven in- 
dividuals were found in the chamber. The majority of these were 
‘on, or in, the red clayey soil of the floor, but one skull was found 
among the rubble filling-in, some 3 or 4 inches above the level of 
the floor. This skull was much crushed but otherwise complete, 
‘and proved to be the only one capable of restoration. The lower 


! Archeologia, XLIII., 218. 


304 The Discovery of a Chamber in the Long Barrow at Lanhill. 


jaw was imperfect, and lay some 3 inches in front of the facial . 
bones. The skull was upside-down, resting on its crown among — 
the rubble. 2 

Among the bones cleared out by the stone diggers when they 
first broke into the chamber, and which, therefore must have been _ 
just inside the entrance, are parts of three adult skulls, two well- 
preserved femurs, four nearly perfect pelvic bones, the only two 
sacra, and the only sternum found. It seems therefore probable 
that two or three skeletons, or parts of skeletons, were placed just 
inside the entrance at some time later than the disposal of the 
majority of the remains, and it is possible that had these not been 
disturbed by the workmen one or more fairly perfect skeletons 
would have been found there. 

In that part of the chamber undisturbed by the workmen it 
was impossible to trace out the position of any individual skeleton, 
the bones being all scattered promiscuously on the floor, and rarely 
even were two found in their natural relative positions. 

The limb bones, with only one or two exceptions, were broken, 
sometimes into as many as five or six pieces, the hollows of the 
bones being filled with red soil, showing that the breakages were 
of no recent date. In more-than one instance parts of the same 
bone, fitting each other, were found in different parts of the 
chamber. 

It is notable that in addition to the three skulls broken by the 
stone diggers, the only one found in good condition, referred to 
above, was also in the outer half of the chamber. Only fragments é 
of two other skulls were found, one of an adult, and one of a young 
child, making a total of six, while there were nine lower jaws, 
and from the number of limb bones it is evident that the remains” 
of not fewer than eleven individuals were represented in all. 

Unless the scattered condition of the bones be taken as such, 
there is no reason to think that the chamber had ever been opened 
since it was closed for the last time by its original owners, but it 
is nevertheless possible that at some early date an entry had been 
made through the roof. Even so, it is doubtful if sueh an in- 
trusion would account altogether satisfactorily for the conditions 


By Maud E. Cunnington. 305 


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within. The collapse of the roof would no doubt account for the 
breakage of the longer bones, but not for their complere dis- 
_ arrangement. 

The human remains in a feneh forming the primary interment 

in a long barrow at Upper Swell, Glos.,1 seem to have been found 
in much the same condition as those in the chamber at Lanhill. 
One complete skeleleton was found, but the other bones were 
broken, and indiscriminately mixed up, some on the floor and some 
in the rubble above the floor; and bones apparently belonging to 
the same individual were found at distances from each other. 
There were fourteen lower jaws to only ten skulls, and more limb 
bones than could have belonged to so few as ten individuals. 
Professor Rolleston, from whose account these details are taken, 
took these facts to disprove in this case the “ossuary theory,” and 
thought them altogether in favour of the “successive interment 
theory.” He thought the moving of the older bones to make room 
for the later burials would account for their disordered condition, 
and intermixture with the rubble. It is difficult, however, to see 
how this theory would account for the absence of many of the 
principal bones, especially of the skulls.” 


THE POTTERY. 


_ Some fragments of pottery which appear all to have belonged 
to one vessel were found by the men digging stone when they first 
broke into the chamber. The ware is a blackish brown in colour 
on the outside of the vessel, shading up to a bright brick-red on the 
inner side. It is roughly modelled by hand and devoid of orna- 
ment; the rim is straight with a slight aud very irregular beading. 
The paste is of a good quality and freely mixed with crushed fossil 
shells. In clearing out the floor of the chamber a few more 
fragments of identical pottery were found, embedded in the clay. 
In addition to these, three small fragments of a different ware were 
found. This latter is of much the same texture as the first, but on 


2 1 British Barrows, CCXXXIL., p. 533. 
2 Tn unchambered long barrows the skeletons are often found to be incom- 

! plete and huddled promiscuously together. At Norton Bavant there were 
too many skulls in proportion to the limb bones. Archeologia, XLII., p. 184. 


3806 The Discovery of a Chamber in the Long Barrow at Lanhill. 


the outside it is a light brown in colour, shading to buff, and the 
surface is smooth, as though it had been tooled. The colour of the 
inner side and of the paste itself is a brownish black. 

It is interesting that in four instances Dr. Thurnam mentions 
that pottery found in a long barrow was mixed with crushed shells, 
and not, as is more usual in Bronze Age ware, with pounded flint 
or quartz. It occurred in the chambered barrows of Rodmarton 
and Nether Swell, in Glos., and in the unchambered barrows at Nor- 
ton Bavant and Tinhead, in Wilts. No doubt locality would to a 
great extent determine the materials used in the manufacture of the — 
wares, and fossil shells may have been easily obtained at Lanhill ~ 
and in the three first-mentioned cases, but at Tinhead, on SEEOT 
Plain, chalk or flint would seem more likely to be used. 

Two small flint flakes, a small piece of burnt flint, a nodule of 
iron stone, some pebbles and gravel flints, such as may be found — 
locally on the surface, were the only other objects found. These : 
were all on thé floor of the barrow, either in the chamber or just — 
outside it. 


OTHER EXCAVATIONS. 


The edges of two large stones were noticed above the turf near — 
the eastern end of the mound. It was not at the time recognised | 
that these were part of the cist opened by Dr. Thurnam in 1855; 
his description not being very definite. But on excavating at | 
this spot it was made clear that this was the eastern cisb— 
opened by him, in which he found a few scattered fragments 
of human bones. The northern of the two parallel stones 
described by him seems to have been broken, and the larger part 
of it put back into the cist leaning up against the western side 
of the stone which he described as forming the cross bar of the 
letter “H.’ Nothing was found except one finger bone among 
the stones filling in the cist. This leaning stone has now (1909) 
been taken and used as a covering or roofing stone for the better 
preservation of the southern chamber. 

Dr. Thurnam seems to have excavated at four different places P 
in the barrow. But as he made no plan or exact measurement if 


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By Maud E. Cunnington. 307 


is not now possible to locate them. In his third excavation it 
seems that he may have narrowly missed finding the southern 
chamber. The small disturbed cist that he found on the north 
side of the mound was apparently to the north or north-east of 
the southern chamber. These two cists found by Dr. Thurnam 
and the chamber found in 1909 are the only recorded burial places 
found in the harrow at Lanhill, but it is quite possible that other 
cists, and even chambers, have been destroyed by stone diggers. 
It is a pleasure to be able to add that Sir Audley Neeld has 
taken steps to preserve and safeguard the chamber from destruction. 
A large stone has been put over the chamber where the roof had 
fallen in, and an iron framework adjusted to counteract the inward 
thrust of the walls. Earth has been banked up against the exposed 
sections of the mound, as otherwise rain and frost would bring 
down the loose stones of which it is built and iron railings have 
been put round that part of the barrow containing the chamber. 
The following list of the principal bones found is given in case 
‘it may some day be of use for purposes of comparison. 
The stone diggers are probably responsible for some of the 
missing bones, but not for many. 


Femora 3 complete 5 incomplete total 8 
Thi) ee Sein. > i 
Humeri 5 bs 14 i alo 
Radii 2 % 13 Mi foals 
Ulnee 2 y 11 . wp dle 
Fibulee 3 14 a me ave 
Clavicles 6 mt tee dO 
Sacra 2 i is 22) 
Sternum 1 week 
Lower jaws 9 , (all more or less imperfect) 
Skulls 1 complete 5 incomplete total 6 


| The complete bones are inclusive of those that it was found 
possible to mend. These bones are exclusive of those of the very 
young child. 


r = 


a 


308 The Discovery of a Chamber in the Long Barrow at Lanhill. 


REPORT ON THE HUMAN BONES FOUND IN THE 
LANHILL LONG BARROW. 


By Dr. J. Beppor, F.R.S. 


Femora : — 


: Stature by Do. by 
Length. Shaft, Cire, Manouvrier, Pearson. 


Rt 456 32x 29 97 ieee 1671 Almost surely a pair. Both, 
Lt 457 32 x 27 92 1665 especially the left one, some- 
what bowed and pilastered. 
Oblique measures 454 and 457. 
Stature by Beddoe 1699 mm‘, 


b= 


=66'9 inches. 
3 abt.400 21 x 20 68 1505 f. Young, probably female, wants 
epiphyses. Discolored. 
4 26 x 24 86 Proximal portion. Discolored. 
5 29 x 29 92 Ditto. ditto. Robust. 
Tibie :— 


1 Lt 3877 85 x 23 94 1668 1682 Malleolus included, and spine ex- 
cluded. Discolored. 


2 Rt 355 31:5x22 83 1624 
3 Rt 342 38 x 22 85 Viner Discolored. 
4 Lt 361 30 x 23 80 1636 1644 Slightly bowed. a 
5 Rt 344 82x17 78 Shaft; malleolus gone, bowed. 
6 242 22 x 16 638 Child ; no epiphyses. 
Humeri :— 
1:Lt 322 70 1634 1688 
2 Lt 320 OT ise 
1560 m. 
3 Rt 302 17 1562 f. 
4 Rt 305 72 (1575 m. Slender, probably female. Dis- 
5 Rt 205 73 (1562 f. colored, twisted. 


Others, fragmentary, circumferences 86, 75, 62, 59, 58, & 45 (child). Te 
persons indicated, beside the young child. 


Radii :-— 
leet 49 1666 1654 
2) Re 243 47 1666 1654 
Tlne :— 


1 Rt 259 11 x9 650 1650 
2 Lt 270.13 x9 54 1690 


Fibule :— 

1 Re 345 50 1578 Crooked, 

2 Lt 358 50 1626 Straight. 4 
3 Rt 358 55 1626 Ditto. a 


By Maud E. Cunnington. 309 


Clavicles :— 
aR 152 42 
5 Lt 148 46 
L 142 39 
L 139 36 
R 107 35 Child. 
R 118 42 Discolored, imperfect, straight. 


? female. 
Pelves :—Two nearly perfect, seemingly female. 


Mandibles :-— 


Chin Height. Length. 

1 33 103 Appertaining to skull. Adult. Teeth moderately worn. 

2 32 92 Robust, in two fragments, but nearly complete. Much 
discolored, teeth moderately worn. 

34? 94 In one piece, but imperfect. Discolored. Teeth little 
worn. Chin bifid. 

33 85 Imperfect. More rounded in vertical aspect. Discolored. 
Chin not bifid. 

By 86 Left side perfect, ramus 52, chin angular. Probably aged 
woman ; no teeth remain, alveoli partly absorbed. 


29° — Very slightly discolored, chin rounded, teeth very much 
worn. Probably aged man, left postremal alveolus 
absorbed. 

26 15 Very young, not discolored, one molar remaining is un- 
worn, last molars not fully erupted. 

36 —_ Massive fragment, chin bifid. Not discolored. 


22 — Ramus 53 (left, perfect). Much discolored. Four 
_ bicuspids, no true molars. A child, between 1st and 
2nd dentition. 
There is no sign of caries in any one of the teeth. The tendency of the ~ 
¢hin is in most cases to be narrow and angular. 


SKULL. 


| Lengths—glab-max., 204; metopo-inial, 195; glab-inial, 190; ophryo- 
| Max., 201; facial (estimated), 65 and about 111. 

Breadths—frontal, min., 95? ; stephanic, 110?; max., 140. 

Cireumf. horiz., 558; sagittal arc., 145? frontal, 290, 375, 423 + ? 


| Har-height—by Pearson, 120 or more; by Busk, 125; Basibregmatic 
| height probably about 138. 

| % Nasal breadth 22, length ? Leptorhine.. Orbital, 39,34? Breadth-index, 
| 68:6. 


310 The Discovery of a Chamber in the Long Barrow at Lanhill. 


The skull has been carefully restored, but some of the figures must of 
course be somewhat doubtful. The vertical aspect is dolichokephal and 
somewhat pentagonal, the occiput prominent but rounded, the glabella and 
ridges only moderately developed, the upper frontal region full. The skull is 
large and capacious, but not thick, coarse, or heavy. Thecapacity, estimated 
by Welcker’s tables, might vary between 1628 and 1750; by Pearson’s, from 
1571 to 1787; by Manouvrier’s, perhaps 1587; Pelletier’s, 1722. My plan 
gives 1822, which is probably too great, owing to the enormous horizontal — 
circumference and sagittal length. But my estimate would be over 1700, 
considerably more than the average capacity of modern English crania. The — 
head was that of the chief of the family or tribe, and deservedly so. I suppose 
that Femora 1 and 2, Tibia 1, Fibulz 2 and 3, Ulna 2, and Clavicles 4 and 5 
may have belonged to him. These are all free from the kind of peppergrain ~ 
discoloration which affects so many of these bones, and which I cannot — 
explain with certainty. On the whole, these remains are typically neolithic.’ — 


lh Aw 


' By kind permission of Sir Audley Neeld the fragments of pottery, the 
skull, and a few of the more perfect limb bones, have been placed in the 
Museum at Devizes. The rest of the bones have been re-interred in the 
barrow. 


311 


NOTES ON BARROWS ON KING’S PLAY DOWN, 
HEDDINGTON} 


By Maup E. Cunnineton. 


THe Lone Barrow. 


King’s Play Down rises in a steep ascent from the old Bath and 
‘London road to the edge of the chalk escarpment overlooking the 
village of Heddington. About half-way up the slope, and not in 
a very prominent or conspicuous position, is a long, low, rather 
at barrow.” 

- Before excavation the mound measured 101ft. in length; 47ft. 
in width at a point one third of its length from the east end, and 
d4ft in width at two-thirds of its length from the sameend. The 
nound lies east-north-east and west-south-west. It increases in 
height for the first 23ft. from the east end, and then gradually 
tapers off towards the west. 

The whole of this mound was thrown over with the exception 
of a shallow fringe on the northern side, a trench 24ft. wide being 
first cut down the entire length of the mound and the sides then 
thrown over into it. 

Before excavation two saucer-like depressions were noticed on 
the south side of the mound, one 23ft, and the other 36ft. from the 
east end. A skeleton was discovered lying crouched on its left 
side immediately beneath the spot where the first depression had 
been noticed. The skeleton lay a little to the south of the central 
‘line of the barrow, 23ft. from the east end and 22in. below the 
Surface. Thus, though not in any way in a central position, dis- 


b * Described by the Rey. A. C. Smith as ‘‘ An oblong low barrow, running 
i to great length; grass: not opened.”—Antig. of North Wiltshire, Section 
| IY., A. vii., c. p. 62. 


312 Notes on Barrows on King’s Play Down, Heddington. 


mound attained its greatest height. The skeleton lay east and 
west, with the head towards the east and facing the south. The 
body must have been much contracted, the whole space occupied 
by the bones being only 3ft.2in x 18in. The left elbow was bent 


and the hand clenched in front of the face; the right arm was 
stretched out, the hand resting behind the knees, which were bent - 
and drawn up towards the face. 

The body had been laid on the turf without any excavation, and — 
no relic of any description seems to have been placed. with it. 
Four flint flakes were found among the bones, but their presence 
may have been quite accidental, and although the soil under and 
round the skeleton for some feet was sifted nothing was found in it. 

For an irregular space of from 3ft. to 5ft. round about the 
skeleton the soil appeared to be composed of decayed turf and | 
mould and was quite different from the material of the rest of the 
barrow. It seems not unlikely that the first step towards building 
the barrow had been made by piling up round the body the turf 
and mould which must have been taken from the ditch before the 
chalk of which the mound mainly consists could have been got at. 
A few specks of what may have been either decayed wood or 
‘charcoal were noticed in this mould, but not enough to suggest 
that there had been a fire on the spot. ‘ 

It has been said that there were two depressions or slight hollows 
on the surface of the mound, and an interment having been found 
under the first’ it was hoped and expected that another would be | 
found under the second. No trace, however, could be found of a. 
second interment, nor did the mound show any signs of having 
been disturbed at that or any other place. 

The dark seam of the old surface turf was plainly visible under 
the whole area of the mound. The ground was picked over down 
to the undisturbed chalk in search of any cist, but with the ex- 
ception of two holes and a trench nothing was found. These two 
holes were 2ft. deep and 2ft. in diameter, one 15ft. and the other 
30ft. from the east end, and both just to the north of the central 
line of the mound. The trench was 2ft. wide and 1ft. deep in the 
chalk; it ran from side to side beneath the mound in a slightly 


By Maud E. Cunnington. 313 


oblique direction from north-east to south-west, ending abruptly 
on both sides at the outer edges of the mound, and 9ft. within its 
eastern end. Both the holes and the trench were filled with the 
same rubbly chalk of which the barrow was built, but in the first 
hole mixed with this there was some dark earth and a fragment 
of deer horn. 

The mound was built entirely of chalk rubble, apparently taken 
from the wide shallow ditch which extended along both sides of 
the mound, but which, as is usual in long barrows, was not carried 
round the ends. The ground having been thus lowered on either 
side the mound appeared higher than it really was, the greatest 
depth from the surface to the old turf line being only 26in. 

Ten fragments of coarse pottery and fourteen flint flakes were 
found scattered through the mound, four of the flakes being among 
he bones. 

The barrow seems to be undoubtedly a true long barrow of the 
simple unchambered class. The shape and orientation of the 
"mound, the interment at the east end at the spot where the mound 
was highest, the absence of accompanying grave goods, the presence 
of a shallow ditch on the sides of the mound, the size of the bones 
and the pronounced character of the skull are all typical of 
Neolithic barrows; while the crouched position of the skeleton 
and the mysterious holes under the mound seem to be equally 
‘characteristic of Neolithic and Bronze Age barrows.” 


THE SAXON BARROW. 


~ This is a small very low round barrow, not noticed by the Rev. 
A. C. Smith, or marked on the Ordnance Maps. It is situated 25 


For holes under barrows see Archeologia, XUII., p. 181, and British 
: Barrows, p. 9. 


-?“The primary interments in the (unchambered long) barrows may be 
iclassed under two heads: . . . skeletons of one, or at the most two bodies 
iseparately interred, or . . . many bodies promiscuously piled together,” 
‘the latter being much more usual than the former. Archeologia, XLII., 
ip. 184. For crouched position in long and round barrows see Ibid, p. 189. 


VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXII. | Y 


314 Notes on Barrows on King’s Play Down, Heddington. 


yards south-west of the bowl-shaped barrow on the summit of the 
hill 

The mound is 24ft. in diameter and 1ft. in height. Under the 
centre a large grave was found, 6ft. 7in. deep, 74ft. long, 4ft. wide 
at the top, and 24ft. wide at the bottom. The grave contained the 
remarkably well-preserved skeleton of a man extended at full 
length on its back, with feet to the east and head to the west, the 
left arm bent across the body, the right arm extended by the right 
side. 

There were no relics or remains of any kind with the skeleton, 
with the exception of thirty-six iron nails which were found em- 
bedded in the chalk round it in such a manner as to make it 
practically certain that they had been used in a wooden 
coffin. All sign or trace of the wood had, however, disappeared, | 
except a few shreds actually adhering to the nails themselves. 

From the manner of interment and from the character of the 
_ skull it is probable that this barrow is of Saxon origin. 


Barrow No. III. 


This mound is 175 yards south of the bowl-shaped barrow on 
the summit of the hill? It is close to the box hedge and close to 
the western side of the ancient bank and ditch, which here run 
up the hill. 

The mound is not noticed by the Rev. A. C. Smith, nor is it 
marked on the Ordnance Maps. The mound is not quite circular, 
being 22ft. in diameter from north to south, 18ft. from east to 
west, and 2 feet high in the centre. The whole mound was turned 
over but no trace of any interment could be found, and no grave 
or cist, although these were carefully searched for. A few small 
sherds of coarse pottery and one or two pieces of pottery that may 
be Romano-British were found in the surface mould. It is possible 
that the mound is not really a barrow. 


1 See Rey. A. C. Smith’s Map, Antiquities of the North Wiltshire Dow 
Section IV., A. vii., a. p. 62. 


2 Rev. A. C. Smith’s Map, p. 62, Section IV., A. vii., a, 


By Maud EF. Cunnington. 315 


REPORT ON SKULLS AND LONG BONES FROM BARROWS 
ON KING’S PLAY DOWN, HEDDINGTON. 


By J. Beppo, M.D., F.R.S. 


Table of Measurements :— 


Lengths :— Saxon. Neolithic. 
Glabello max 193 213 
Fronto-inial 186 204 
Glabello-inial 182 202 
Ophryo-max 192 208 
Facial 130 122 
Upper Facial — 77 75 

Breadths :— 

Frontal min. 98 99 
’ Stephanic ; 120 112? 
Zygomatic 134 128 
Auricular 115 108 
Maximum 143 133 
Mastoid 134 ? 
Asterial 107_—C- ? 
Bigonial 94 97 ? 
Ares. :— 
Circumference, horizontal 547 565 
Frontal 135 146 
To Lambda 265 300 ? 
To Inion 350 384 
Total Sagittal 403 428 
Transverse to centre of m. 326 320 
Length of Foramen 38 ? 
Breadth of ditto 28 2 
Basis cranii 99 on 
Basio-alveolar length 97 i 
Nasal measures ~ 54, 24 53, 23 
Orbital _,, 37, 34 38, 33 ? 
Palatal _,, 58, 40 ? 
Mandible—Chin height 37 35 
Length 92 93 
} Ramus 68 63 
Height, basio-bregmatic 139 145? 
Farheight, approximate 122 120? 
Length of left Femur, maximum 488 436 
rs left Humerus, maximum 346 
‘Cranial Indices—Breadth 74:1 63°4 ? 
Height 72:02 68:07 ? 
Nasal Indices 44:4 43:4 ? 
Orbital ,, 92 87? 


316 Notes on Barrows on King’s Play Down, Heddington. 


The Saxon skull is quite perfect, even to the styloid processes. It is that 
of a vigorous man apparently in the prime of life, and is very fine in both 
size and proportions. In the norma verticalis it is rather elliptic than oval - 
in the lateralis it presents a slight postparietal flattening, but is generally 
well filled, rounded, and symmetrical. The face is long, the nasal bones 
arched, the forehead domed, the brows only moderately prominent. 

The cranial capacity is much above the average. The following are the 
estimates thereof by several] processes :— 


Welcher, D. 1677 cubic cent* Pelletier 1613 
Beddoe 1672 Welcker, C. 1586 
Pearson, G. F. 1639 Pearson ES” }1552 
Manouvrier (Flower) 1612 or 1624 mean of 3 


Here the peripheral schemes all give results exceeding those of the 
diametral ones—the truth probably lies near the upper end of the scale—say 
about 1650; for the skull, being well rounded, must be capacious in propor- 
tion to its diameter ; and its. weight (about 28 ounces including the mandible): 
is not excessive. . 

For the determination of the stature I have a left femur and a left. 
humerus. The former yields, by my process [(3 F. + 330 mm.)=stature] a 
height of 1794 mm. = 70°5 inches, the latter one of 1769: = 69-7 inches. 
Pearson’s process for the two bones gives 1745 mm. = 68°7 inches. Man_ 
ouvrier’s 1734 = 68:27. Thurnam would have made the stature 70°4 inches,. 
and Humphry 70:16.! 

The preservation of the thyroid cartilege, due to infiltration with lime: 
from the chalk, is a markworthy circumstance. 

Taking in conjunction the following facts :—1, Burial in, or rather under, 
a barrow apparently raised expressly for the purpose; 2, Absence of any 
accompanying objects; 3, Orientation (head to west); I presume that this: 
interment dates from about the middle of the 7th century. The skull-type 
is what I have been accustomed to call “high Saxon,” and it is frequent 
among us at the present day. 

The other skull is as typically Neolithic as the former is Saxon or English, 
in narrowness it may even be said to transcend the type. It has unfortunately 
been smashed into about fifty pieces, and, though it has been well recon- 
structed, one cannot, of course, put much trust in the measurements. We 
may, however, be certain that it was very large and very long, extremely 
narrow, much higher than it was broad, very regular in profile-contour, and 
jn the norma verticalis flatsided, and square anteriorly. It was probably 
opisthognathous, and certainly leptorrhine. The forehead was somewhat 
receding and the brows prominent: the lower occipital was very short. If 
belonged to an old man, but the teeth, smaller than those of the Saxon, and 
quite sound, were not very much ground down. 

It is rather thin and light, weighing 224 ounces with the mandible. Its 
capacity was certainly very large, probably greater than that of its Saxon 


1 Tt is interesting that measurements of the skeleton taken before the bones 
were disturbed, from the crown of the skull to the heel bone, made 5ft. 94in- 
—M.E.C. 


By Maud E. Cunnington. 317 


‘companion and age-long neighbour, but by reason of its manifold fracture 
and reconstruction, it is not possible to give any estimate of much value. 
Mme Pelletier would probably put, the capacity somewhere about 1715 c. c.m. ; 
Pearson's and Lee’s plans anywhere from 1570 to 1744 ; Manouvrier (Flower) 
about 1680; my own computation would come out higher than any of these 
figures (1877), but I do not doubt that it is excessive. However, the 
dimensions are so great as to transcend the limits of any of Walcker’s tables. 

Though this old chieftain had so large a head, his stature was low, and not 
above the Neolithic average. The estimates of Thurnam, of myself, of Karl 
Pearson, and of Manouvrier, in this instance all agree within half-an-inch, 
the average of the four being 1635 cm®*. or 64°35 inches. This femur is 
‘strongly contrasted with the Saxon one, not only in length but in robustness. 
Their respective circumferences are 85 and 97 millimeters, and the Neolithic 
‘one is somewhat pilastered, or its figure would be less than 85.} 


1 By kind permission of Captain Spicer the two skulls and the limb bones 
have been placed in the Museum at Devizes. 


318 


NOTES ON THE PARISH CHURCH AND SAXON 
CHURCH, BRADFORD-ON-AVON. 


By A. W. N. Burpsr, F.S.A. 


[ Read at the Bradford-on-Avon Meeting of the Society, 1909]. 


THE Parish Church was built in the first half of the twelfth 
century, and originally consisted of a nave and chancel. Some 
think there was a Norman west tower, and that the staircase 
turret, which has been very much restored, belonged to it, as from — 
its position, access to the tower can only be obtained from the smalh — 
platform corbelled out into the nave, just under the roof. There : 
are windows of the Norman period in nave and chancel, and 
Norman buttresses to both, and from the proportions of the Church i 
it is evident that Bradford at that early time was a place of some — 


*Sciie 


Sym 


importance. 

The next century—the thirteenth, or Early English period—is 
not represented in the Church, unless the figures under the 
canopied tombs in the chancel can be ascribed to this ee oo 
the canopies are later. 

In the succeeding century—the fourteenth—Bradford was, we 
know, rising in prosperity, and—as we might expect—the Church 
was not forgotten, for we find the chancel was lengthened by about 
one-third of its length. 

In the fifteenth century, as we generally find in town Churchedl 
a considerable enlargement took place. The town, owing to the 
woollen trade, a most important industry in the country, was in- 
creasing in prosperity, and amongst the families who left their 
mark upon the Church were the Horton and Hall families. A 
north aisle was added to the nave and its history is the history of 
not a few of the aisles to our English parish Churches, viz., that 
it was originally a chantry chapel or chapels. 

Reginald Halle, by a deed in the year 1420 provided for the 
endowment of a chaplain in the Church of the Holy Trinity of 


_ Notes onthe Parish and Saxon Churches, Bradford-on-Avon. 319 


Bradford to celebrate mass at the altar of St. Nicholas for his 
soul and for the soul of his mother ; it is not clear whether he built 
_ the chantry, but it belongs to this period. Its position is said to 
_ be the western portion of the north aisle. 
I state here what I find recorded, but I am not sure that there 
- is not some confusion as to the work of Hall: the chapel on the 
south side was built by this family, but it appears of a later date 
than 1420, or at any rate was altered at a later date. Canon - 
* Jones, in his history, speaks of two chantries, but there was 
a third, that of Thomas Allerton, during the incumbency of 
) William Ffurbrier, and if Allerton’s chantry was in the north 
aisle as well as Horton’s, the south chapel would be that of Hall. 
A little later in this century Thomas Horton, a wealthy clothier 
of Bradford, built the eastern portion of this north aisle, endowing 
it as his chantry, and the cross wall between the two was removed 
_—thus we have the aisle. He prepared his monument during his 
lifetime, for on his brass now fixed against the wall at the south- 
east corner of the aisle (originally no doubt on the floor before his 
“ altar), the date of his death and that of his wife is left blank. It 
‘is as follows :— 


“Of your charity pray for the souls of Thomas Horton and Mary his wife, 
" which Thomas was some time founder of this Chantry and deceased the- 
day of Anno D™ 15 and the said Mary deceased the day of 
15—— On whose souls Jesu have mercy.” 


He died in 1530. He seems to have been engaged largely in 
building, for he built himself a house at the east end of the Church, 
now the Abbey House, in the outbuildings of which there are 
walls and beams and fireplaces of this date. He also built a 
| Mansion house for the chantry priest, now incorporated in the 
| house still called the Chantry, the residence of our President, Dr. 
Beddoe. The rent paid by the chantry priest was 3s. 4d. a year. 
| Later on we find him building another house at Iford, where he 
| died, about two miles distant, still in existence; as is also his will. 

Amongst stones now stored in the Saxon Church is part of the 
basin of a piscina of this date, which may have been the piscina 
| of this altar, mutilated possibly when the huge slab with his brass 
| upon it was fixed against the wall in modern times. 


320 Notes on the Parish and Saxon Churches, Bradford-on-Avon. 


There are also in the Saxon Church two capitals, a base, and 
some arch moulds of Transition Norman style, which I suspect 
are part of the original chancel arch of the Parish Church, the 
present one dating from the fifteenth century. 

There is an unusually long hagioscope from Horton’s Chantry, 
ending under the canopied tomb against the north wall of the 
chancel. The intermediate part has been destroyed to form a 
heating chamber. 

The original nave arcade with its piece of Norman wall left, 
through which a hagioscope was pierced, was destroyed during 
last century, and the present uninteresting arches—bad copies of 
the original—erected. One of the uses of such a Society as ours 
is to keep a keen look-out and to enter the strongest protest 
against tampering with our ancient buildings. Had the Society 
come into existence a few years earlier much that has been de- 
stroyed in many Churches might have been saved. 

Canon Jones, in his History, speaks of several fragments of the 
rood screen remaining, and adds “the rood loft still remains.” 
The beam supporting the rood loft and the gallery itself with its” 
front remained until the middle of last century, and was used as 
a gallery; it has been swept away. The beam was first used to 
strengthen the belfry floor, then taken down, and after lying in’ 
the churchyard with its original gilding and colour decorations 
still remaining, is said to have been used for firewood. Of the 
rood gallery front all that remains is part of two panels (here 
illustrated): it was sawn into pieces and distributed. The two 
panels have been cleaned of the varnish and are now fixed on the 
west wall of the nave. The figures are those of St. Ambrose and 
St. Jerome, of the end of the fifteenth or beginning of the sixteenth. 
century, and are worthy of inspection. The original doorway of 
the rood staircase remains and is a specimen of axed work. In 
front of it is a case containing a bible believed to be a reprint, in 
1572, of the Bishops’ Bible, published in 1568. It is thought to 
be the first English version of the bible used in this Church. Sinee 
its disuse its history is known, and it has during this year been 
re-purchased at an old furniture shop in the town and presented 
to the Church by the churchwardens. 


PAINTED PANELS OF THE ROOD SCREEN OF THE 
PARISH CHURCH, BRADFORD-ON-AVON. 


FRAGMENT OF RECUMBENT EFFIGY, 


Parish Church, Bradford-on-Avon. 


By A. W.N. Burder, FSA. 321 


The tower is late fifteenth century. There are eight bells, the 
two oldest of which are 1614 in date. 

The Church registers date from 1579. 

The Church plate includes :— 


A chalice 1564 
Chalice with cover and paten 1634 
Almsdish 1702 
Paten 1704 
Flagon 1723 
Spoon 1756 
Two chalices, two patens, and flagon 1764 


It is not known to whom the monuments under the canopies on 
_ the north and south of the chancel are erected. 

An illustration is given of the head and shoulders (all that now 
remains) of what has been a very beautiful recumbent effigy of 
a female of the fourteenth century. 

There is an Elizabethan brass within the altar rails with in- 
scription to Anne, wife of Gyfford Longe of the date 1601. 

The Steward monument, on the north wall of the chancel, is 
worthy of inspection, the western cherub being particularly good. 
It is of the Queen Anne period. 

In the north aisle there is an erection, supposed by some to be 
the reredos of an altar, by others to be a reliquary, by others an 
Haster sepulchre. It is of the fifteenth century. In the original 
nave arcade there was a block of Norman walling opposite this, 
pierced by a hagioscope, facing towards the chancel. 

Tn the churchyard, near the chancel door, is a dole table, at 

which debts were paid, as well as Church dues and tithes to the 
| parish priest. 
- Opposite to the Church on the north is the house of Edward 
} Orpin, for many years Church clerk in the eighteenth century: 
} a small building of some merit. His tomb is just inside the 
| churchyard. He was a friend of Gainsborough, who painted his 
| portrait, well known as “The Parish Clerk,” now in the National 
| Gallery, an engraving of which hangs in the vestry. 


322 Notes on the Parish and Saxon Churches, Bradford-on-Avon. 


SAXON CHURCH—NOTES ON REPAIRS TO CHANCEL AND 
DRAINAGE IN 1908. 


The level of the ground on the north side had risen so as to bury 
the plinth. This has been lowered and the plinth again exposed 
to view. It was found that the plinth was the lowest course of 
masonry, and owing to the stony nature of the ground there was. 
no foundation under it. The soil was therefore excavated in short 
lengths at a time, 2ft. 6in. deep, and the walls underpinned with 
cement concrete, projecting 15in. at the bottom beyond the face 
of the walls, tapering to Yin. projection at the top. At the lowest 
level a 3in. field drainpipe was laid to intercept the water from — 
the higher ground. On the surface of the concrete foundation an 
open channel was formed in cement concrete laid to a fall to take 
the water from the rain water pipes, thus abolishing all underground 
drains near the building. 

A few bones were found under the roadway between the Saxon 
and Parish Churches. These were re-interred in the Saxon church- 
yard. Bones were also found in July, 1908, in excavating in the — 
garden attached to Church House. Though a careful look-out was — 
kept no moulded stone or anything of interest has been found in 
the ground round the Church during the excavations. 

On the south side, the wall of the chancel was found to go down — 
about 5ft. below the present ground-level. The wall below the 
ground had been lime-whited, and at its base some coal dust re- F 
mained. A shed formerly used as a coal cellar had stood here. 
There was no paving. Three new stones were put in to the wall 
below the ground-level, the wall was pinned up, grouted, and 
pointed. : 

The foundations having been made secure the work of grouting 
the walls commenced, beginning at the ground-level, course by 
course. I at first thought of using a grouting machine, but coming 
to the conclusion that this was not suitable, I decided to adopt the 
slower process of injecting liquid cement grouting partly by a 
syringe, and partly by pouring it in, until the whole of the cavities 
in the wall were entirely full. Before grouting, some of the wide 


By A. W. N. Burder, FSA. 323 


vertical joints were raked out, and here and there a stone of modern 
date which had been inserted was removed, and the core of the 
walls raked out, and the walls thoroughly saturated with water the 
day before the grouting was done. The walls, I may explain, are 
built of large coursed stones inside and out, with no bonding 
stones, the interior of the wall being filled with a rubble core, 
which had crumbled to dust. The grouting was repeated on the 
north, south, and east walls of the chancel up to the arcading. 
_ At this level the walls were more unsound. At the south-east. 
corner the stones had shifted 2in. to 3in. from their position. The 
' corner was therefore shored, four stones on the south side were 
_ taken down, the perished core was removed, copper ties #in. x din., 
about 5ft. long, were laid in the interior of the wall, cross and cross, 
hard bonding stones were built into the middle of the wall, every 
" crevice was grouted with Portland cement, and the facing stones 
-re-bedded. The east and north walls were similarly grouted and 
' tied together with copper ties, but it was not found necessary to 
remove any stones. The Saxon builders had selected their stones 
with admirable judgment, and it was necessary to substitute only 
_ one new stone in the walls. 
The gable of the east wall is thinner and is built solid without 
“acore. It was necessary to point this only. 

The copings throughout have been repaired and pointed, the flat. 
surfaces of all string-courses and other protections have been 
‘covered with a weathered cement fillet. 

The walls of the chancel are now quite sound, and the foun- 

‘dations and those of the north porch quite secure. 


324 


NOTES ON SOME WILTSHIRE MERCHANTS’ MARKS. 
By T. H. Baker. 


The Rev. J. A. Lloyd, late Vicar of Mere,! made a collection of 
Merchants’ Marks, with the intention of writing a paper on the 
subject, but being prevented by illness, has handed over the material 
for publication in this Magazine. Although the list of those 
relating to Wiltshire is by no means exhaustive, yet it forms a 
valuable nucleus for a complete collection, containing the greater 
part of those existing in the southern part of the county. Mr. 
Lloyd says “The practice of each merchant to affix a distinguishing 
mark to his bales of goods was necessary, when people could 
neither read nor write, but they would be able to recognise a mark. 
These marks were in general use in the thirteenth, fourteenth 
fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. They often exhibit the cross 
and banner of the Agnus Dei; sometimes a monogram seems to be 
intended. They were formed under no fixed rules, the marks 
really depending upon the fancy of the merchant. They were 
used by the better class of shopkeepers, and not confined to 
foreign traders or owners of vessels, and they were hereditary, a 
distinguishing difference. being taken by various branches of the 
family. Merchants placed their marks upon their houses and on 
shields in Churches, as in Mere, Wilts, and they are to be found 
amongst the coats of arms of those promoting the restoration of 
Churches. This is noticed in “Piers Plowman’s Creed” in the 
fourteenth century :— 


Wyde wyndowes y-wrought 
Y-wryten ful thikke, 

Shynen with shapen sheldes, 
To shewen aboute, 

With markes of Merchauntes 
Y-medeled betwene. 

Mo than twentie and two 
Twyse ynoumbbred.” 


! The Society is indebted to the Rev. J. A. Lloyd for the kind gift of the 
three blocks illustrating this paper. 


Notes on some Wiltshire Merchants’ Marks. 325 


They are found on rings, seals, oak chests, doors, windows, and 
panels of old houses, painted on windows, and engraved on brasses. 
They were used on the Continent and by wine merchants in Oporto 
and Lisbon. 

When the younger sons of the nobility or others bearing arms 
engaged in trade, they often had on their tombs their paternal 
coat of arms as well as their merchant's mark, impaled or on 
separate shields. 

In 1459 one Robert Thompson was appointed tokener to seal 
all cloths called Norwich cloth with a lead seal or token after 
_ being found of correct measurement, and the woollen weavers were 

obliged to bring in a roll of the names of their craft with each 

man’s token, by which the goodness of the cloth might be known 

by the mark as the measurement was by the token. Sometimes 
the Merchant Adventurers Arms, or the arms of the city company 

to which the merchant belonged are found in connection with his 
mark.” 
_.The accompanying plates contain Merchants’ Marks, the 
"majority of which are to be found on the seals attached to 
deeds belonging to the Corporation of Salisbury, but it by no means 
follows that the seal contains the mark of the person who executed 
the deed, as it is evident in many cases that it was engraved for 
his ancestors. 

The Rev. E. E. Dorling, late incumbent of Burcombe, drew to 

uniform size the whole of the marks engraved for this paper. 


A Kg&y TO THE PLATES. 


' Unless otherwise stated these are from seals attached to docu- 
ments amongst the municipal records, Salisbury. In this list the 
persons to whom I have assigned the marks are, in many cases, 
| Not the persons using the seal and executing the documents. On 
the other hand, where the seal itself gives no evidence to the 
| contrary, it is assumed that it belongs to the person using it on 
the document. This attribution, however, must not be regarded 
28 always certain. 


326 Notes on some Wiltshire Merchants’ Marks. 


1.—Date 1312. Around this is inscribed sic. AEDELEFVZ* IEOAVY* 

2.— ,, 1313. Robert de Cnowell—Mayor 1314. 

3.— , 1342. Isabella de Lavington is inscribed round this 
impressionw, hich seal is attached to a docu- 
ment of Isabella, wife of Henry de Melksham. 
Robert de Lavington, Mayor 1319. 


4— , 1345. Roger Fouke. 

5.— , 1382. Johis Gillingham. 

6.— ,, 1382. Thomas le Eyr executes this document but it 
will be observed the initials on the mark are 
ily 1B; 

= » 1988. Tanis mops 

8.— ,, 1383. Reginald Tudeworth. Mayor 1297, 1306, 1310, 
1312. M_P. for Salisbury, 1306. 

9— ,, 1383. Johis Surmen or Gurmen. 

10.— ,, 1387. Robert Player. Mayor 1386-7. 
11.— ,, 1387. Henry Gille. Tanner. 
12 "4 13928 


eo eemee 
14— ,, 1416. Andrew Fostebury. 
15— ,, 1431. Richard Gatour, of New Sarum. Mayor 1430-1. 4 


M.P. 1433. 
16— ,, 1431 and 1443. John Noyle, of Sarum. 
17.— ,, 1447. William Devenysh. Silversmith. 
18— ,, 1474. John Wyse. Draper. Mayor 1460, 1461, 1470. 
M.P., 1463. 
19.— ,, 1474. Nicholas Edmondes. Mayor 1475. 


20.— circa 1460. William Swayn. Merchant. In St. Thomas's 
Church, Salisbury, on the beams and in the 
east window of south aisle. He was mayor 
1444, 1454, and 1477. M.P., 1460. 

21.— circa 1500. Webbe. Wool merchant. On a corbel in the 
library of the Church House, Salisbury, and 
in St. Thomas’ Church. 


‘The impression of this seal is very indistinct but apparently is as here 
given. It is attached (without the horizontal line at the bottom) to documents 
of Reginald de Tudeworth. 


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William Webbe was mayor 1495, 1511, 
1513, 1522. William Webbe, his son, 1533, 
1547, 1552, and 1561. M.P. 1529, 1536, 
1547. 
John Webbe. 1560. To the latter is a 
brass in St. Thomas’s Church, 1570. 
22.—Date 1508. Henry Serygge. Mayor 1508. Ona mantelpiece 
in the smoking room at the Church House, 
Salisbury, formerly in an old house in the 
Fish Row, Salisbury. 
23.— , — Unknown. 
B24 ., 1526. Stephen Jobson. 
95.— ,, 1542. Unknown, 


26.— ,, 1542. Thomas Rodde. 
°27.— ,, 1555. John Coryett. Mayor 1555. 
28.— ,, 1624. Thomas Shipton. 
-29— ,, 1660. John Lott, bellfounder of the Close, Warminster 
his mark. . 
32.— ,, 1674. John Joyce, of Salisbury. Mayor 1664. 
o.— . 1354. Edward . . . . Salisbury. 


38.— circa 1460. John Hall. Wool merchant. Salisbury. Im- 
paled with his arms in one of the windows 
in his hall, on the Canal. Mayor 1450, 1456. 
1464 and 1465. M.P. for Salisbury 1460, 
1461. 

39.— circa 1460. In Mere Church. Unknown. On a shield on 
the balcony in the north aisle. 

40.—Date? On a fifteenth century tomb in St. Thomas’s Church, 
Salisbury, the original name and inscription 
on which has been abstracted. 


44— , ? Bishopstone Church, near Salisbury, on a slab 
in a recess probably the tomb of a benefactor. 
48.— ,, 1591. In plaster found on a wall of an upper room in 


Mr. Neesham’s house, Oatmeal Row, Salis- 
bury. 


Notes on some Wiltshire Merchants’ Marks. 


FOREIGN. 


30 and 31 are from Haarlem Cathedral, on brasses. 


43.— ,, 1579. Hillingdon Church, Middlesex. Drew Saunders. 


41.— 
42.— 
45.— 
46.— 
47.— 


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OTHER COUNTIES, ENGLISH. 


34, 35, 36.—On brasses in Hereford Cathedral. 
37,—Date 1430. William Rylands, of Manchester. 


DEVONSHIRE. : 
St. Mary Arches, Exeter. 
John Lane. Collumpton Church. 
John Greenway. In Tiverton Church. 
At Axmouth. On a chimney. 


John Waldron. 


In Tiverton Church. 


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329 


THE EXCAVATION OF THE SITE OF OLD SARUM. 


THE systematic excavation of the site of Old Sarum has been 
recently undertaken by the Society of Antiquaries, with the 
gordial co-operation of the Wiltshire Archeological Society. It will 
of necessity be a work entailing much labour and expense, and will, 
if sufficient funds are forthcoming, be continued for several years. 
The direction of the work has been placed in the hands of Lieut- 
Gol. Hawley, F.S.A., and Messrs. W. H. St. John Hope, M.A., and 
Mill Stephenson, F.S.A., the three delegates appointed by the 
Society of Antiquaries, one of whom will always be present to 
Superintend the actual work of excavation. It is proposed that 
the whole site, that of the Norman Castle, Cathedral, and City, as 
well as the earlier earthworks, and whatever remains may exist 
on the hill of the Saxon, Roman, and Prehistoric periods, shall be 
sc entifically and exhaustively examined. 
A Local Committee of nineteen members, representing the Dean 
and Chapter, the City of Salisbury, the Wiltshire Archeological 
“Society and the County at large, has been formed to assist the 
"Work and to help in the collection of funds. The Society of 
"Antiquaries has issued an appeal to its Fellows, and established a 
Research Fund, from which grants will be made for this and other 
As, however, a large sum will be required annually, 
/aSpecial Wiltshire Fund has been opened, and the Local Committee 
appeal to all who are interested in the archeology of the county 
fo support this important work. 
Subseribers are asked, if possible, to promise an annual sub- 
eription for three years, and to send in their subscriptions for the 
ent year as soon as may be to the Treasurer. | 
All subseribers of 10s. a year and upwards will have the right 
[free entry for themselves and their families to the excavations. 
heques should be sent to the Hon. Treasurer of the Fund, 
ME. W. DEVENISH, WILTS AND DorSET BANK, SALISBURY; and 
| XXXVI—NO. CXII. Z 


330 The Excavation of the Site of Old Sarum. 


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other correspondence addressed to Mr J. J. HAmMonpD, MIrRE 
Hovuss, SAuIsBuRY, Hon. Secretary to the Local Committee. 
The subjoined list shows the response to the appeal issued by 
the Local Committee up to the present time. It is hoped that a 
considerable number of additional subscriptions may be obtained” 
before the work is resumed next year. 


LIST OF ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DONATIONS. ~ 


Subscriptions 


for 3 years, Donations. 

Loses Lo stands 
The Earl of Pembroke, G.C.V.O. 5 0 O — 
W. Heward Bell, Esq. — 10 0 0 
N. Story Maskelyne, Hsq., F.R.S. 3 3 0 _— 
W. Price, Esq. — 10 0 
The Rev. E. H. Goddard 10 O — 
The Bishop of Salisbury — 5 0 0 
The Rev. C. V. Goddard 10 O — 
J. A. Rutter, Esq. I ihe @ — 
Miss Knowles —_— 10 O 
Mrs. Knowles — 10 O 
Miss M. A. Douglas i ail) — 
Ambrose Tucker, Esq. 10 6 — 
The Rev. W. H. M. Clarke 10 O — 
J. Rose, Esq. 10 0 — 
The Rev. J. A. Lloyd, F.S.A. 10 O — 
Miss Ewart 100 — 
The Rev. A. W. Stote 10 O — 
P. Benton, Esq. 10 O —_ 
The Rev. F. W. Reade 10 O — 
The Rev. Chancellor Bernard — 5 0 0 
Mrs. Carver 1 00 — 
Sir Walter Grove, Bart. 1 00 —_— 
E. O. P. Bouverie, Esq. — 5 0 0 
The Rev. Canon Morrice — 100 
The Baron von Roemer Le RO — 
Lord Avebury — 2 2-0 
Captain E. F. Oakeley 10 0 — 
L. L. Morse, Esq., M.P. 1 0 — 
Charles Awdry, Esq. 100 — 
Edward Coward, Esq., (10/- a year paid in 

advance) — 110 0 

William Stratton, Esq. _ 3.3 0 
E. P. Squarey, Esq. - o) JOG 


Carried forward if21 7 6 £39 5 0 


The Excavation of the Site of Old Sarwm. 


Subscriptions 


Mrs. John Pinckney 

John Beddoe, Hsq., M.D., LL.D., F.R.S. 
John E. Ward, Esq. 

Lit. Colonel Moore 

Mrs. Roberts 

The Rev. Canon Bankes 

A.S. Hoffe, Esq. 

The Rev. F. T. Wethered 

The Duke of Hamilton 

Arthur B. Wood, Esq. 

J. Macklin, Esq. 

The Rev. 8. F. Handcock 

The Hon. Louis Greville 

 C©.5. Awdry, Esq: 

‘G. S. Hodson, Esq. 

A. C. Jonas, Esq. 

Miss Clara Manning 

_E. Haviland Hillman, Esq. 
Brig.-General Stafford, C.B., R.H. 


Carried forward 


for 3 years. 
JO ee ls” 

Brought forward 21 =-7 6 
Colonel Pitt, R.B. 1 0 0 
S. Grove, Esq. 10 0 
Mrs. Grove 10 0 
C. H. De Mello, Esq. 10 0 
Miss A. A. M. B. Bosanquet 10 0 
Blair Onslow Cochrane, Esq. — 
A. Robinson, Esq. = 
George Knowles, Esq. 2 0 0 
H. T. Fison, Esq., M.D. — 
J. Roger Rees, Esq. — 
M. H. W. Devenish, Esq. — 
W. Pritchard, Esq. — 
The Rey. G. R. Hadow i it © 
‘Colonel Good 10 0 
F. Watson, Esq. 10 6 
BE. C: L. Parker, Esq. —_— 
©. 58. Dixon, Esq. = 
A. R. Malden, Esq., F.8.A. = 
Sir Charles Morrison Bell, Bart. — 
Maurice Hewlett, Esq. A A O) 
Margaret, Lady Heytesbury 10 0 
H. J. Orchard, Esq. = 
Dr. Blackmore — 
0. G. 8. Crawford, Esq. 10 O 


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Brought forward 43 15 0 69 2 0 
John Howell Westcott, Esq. — tk 0; 0 
F. J. Arnold, Esq. 10 O — 
Colonel T. A. Colfox 10 0 
J. A. Way, Esq. 
George Richardson, Hsq. — 
E, A. Rawlence, Esq. 2 0 
Stephen Fletcher, Esq. 10 
Mrs. Hgleston 10 
S. 8. Williams, Esq. 10 
W. H. Carter, Esq. — 10 0 
Miss Palgrave 10 0 
Colonel Birkbeck — 18 0 
E. W. Gawthorne, Esq. — 10 0 
Master and Brethren of S. Nicholas Hospital — 5 0 O 
E. J. Gordon, Esq. 10 0 — 
The Rev. Geoffry Hill 10 0 
A. W. Dubourg, Esq. — 1 0 0 
The Rev. W. Goodchild 10 0 
BE. F. Pyesmith, Esq. 0 
The Rey. Canon Myers 1 
Miss Violet Wyld 
Captain Sharp 
H. EH. Medlicott, Ksq. 1 
The Rev. Sub-Dean Watts 1 
C. R. Straton, Esq. 
Mrs. Lougheed Baskin 
H. Messenger, Esq. 
F. G. Penrose, Esq. M.D. 
Alfred W. N. Burder, Esq., F.S.A. 1 
The Misses Vaux 1 
Major-General Wavell, C.B. 
John T. Kemp, Esq. 
Miss M. F. C. Lipscombe 1 
Messrs. Wilton Brothers 1 
George Fullford, Esq. 
Wi. Main, Esq. 
F. H. T. Jervoise, Esq. 
The Rev. R. J. Hill 
The Rey. W. S. Shuttleworth 
The Rev. W. E. H. Sotheby 


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The Excavation of the Site of Old Sarum. 339 


The following article by Mr. W. St. John Hope, which appeared 
in The Times of November 17th, gives an account of the results of 
the work so far as it has at present gone, and is here reprinted 
with the consent of the writer :— 


About 1$ mile due north of the city of Salisbury stands the im- 
posing ancient monument known as Old Sarnm. Apart from its 
historical associations, Old Sarum is chiefly remarkable for the 
-yast scale of the earthworks of which it consists. The outer 
earthwork is an irregular oval of considerable area, defended by 
a deep and steep-sided ditch, the contents of which have been 
thrown up along both scarps to form a continuous bank, in- 
terrupted only by the entrances on the east and west. The earth- 
work is only partly artificial, as may be seen by an interesting 
section in a disused chalk pit on the north side. The inner bank 
was at one time crested by a massive wall, but only a fragment of 
this remains. In the middle of the area is a smaller and loftier 
earthwork, probably of Norman date, consisting of a deep ditch 
with steep sides, the material from which has been thrown inwards 
to form a high bank, enclosing a nearly circular area of no great 
size. Within this stood the Norman castle. From the castle 
area two transverse ditches are carried across the main enclosure 
to the outer bank, dividing it into two baileys. 


HisroricaAL RETROSPECT. 


Of the beginnings of Old Sarum nothing is known. There are 
reasons for identifying it with the Roman station of Sorbiodunum 
the twelfth and fifteenth Antonine Itineraries, but the main 


Welieved to have been struck there. The description of “Saris- 


in the Domesday Survey does not seem to include the 
earthwork, probably because it was then in the King’s hands. It 


384 The Excavation of the Site of Old Sarum. 


the bishopric of Sherborne was moved hither by Bishop Herman, 
in accordance with the edict of the Council of London of 1075, 
ordering the transfer of episcopal sees from vills to cities. The 
Cathedral Church of Old Sarum was, however, the work of © 
Herman’s successor, Osmond (1078—99), and was hallowed in 
1092. It stood in the north-west quarter of the outer work, 
where its foundations can still be traced after a prolonged drought, 
and during the autumn of 1835 they were sufficiently uncovered 
to show that the Church was a cruciform building, about 270ft.long. | 

About the year 1220 the ecclesiastical authorities obtained leave 
to remove from Old Sarum to the new site known as Salisbury, 
and were by degrees followed by the townsfolk. The Cathedral 
Church was left standing until 1831, when the Dean and Chapter 
obtained letters patent from the King empowering them to take ~ 
it down and use the stones for the repair of their Church and the 
walling in of the Close. A chapel of our Lady was to be built to 
mark the site, and remained standing into the 16th century. The 
royal Castle, of course, continued to exist, but fell into decay 
during the fifteenth century, and at the time of John Leland’s 
visit, about 1535, he could only record that “ much notable ruinous 
building of this castell yet ther remaynith.” 

A place with such a history and so early an ending cannot fail 
to give interesting results if scientifically excavated, and a formal 
agreement has lately been made between the Society of Antiquaries. 
on the one part and the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury (owners), 
the Ecclesiastical Commissioners (lessees) and their tenant, Mr. 
Carey, on the other part, for the carrying into effect of a proper 
examination of the whole site, to which H.M. Office of Works, 
under whose care Old Sarum has been placed in accordance with 
the Ancient Monuments Act, has also given its approval. 


Tok NATURE OF THE OPERATIONS. 


Circumstances being favourable, operations were begun on 
August 23rd last, under the direction of Lieut.-Colonel Hawley 
and Mr. Hope, and continued without interruption down t 
November 5th. The part selected for examination was the castl 


The Excavation of the Site of Old Sarwm. 335 


area in the middle of the site. It was known that the original 
timber defences had early been replaced by masonry, the tower or 
‘keep being mentioned in the Pipe Roll of 1130-1, while the 
“houses,” walls, gates, treasury, and well are repeatedly referred 
to in the accounts of Henry II.’s reign. The first work attacked 
Was the east gate, of which some rubble cores were still visible, 
but the passage was buried under six or eight feet of fallen masonry 
and rubbish. This was soon cleared away, disclosing a passage 
some 36ft. long, flanked by two strong towers, and defended 
originally by stout outer doors. Within the doorway on either 
hand was a guard-chamber with a fireplace. In the north wall of 
he passage a place has been hollowed out for the porter’s seat. 
The upper part of the gatehouse has unfortunately gone, as well 
as most of the ashlar facing of the concrete core. 
After the clearing of a way into the castle, operations were 
begun upon the opposite side of the bailey, where lofty grass- 
covered mounds indicated the site of large buildings. Work here 
eradually disclosed the remains of a large block, over 80ft. long 
and still some 20ft. high, built partly upon and partly in front of 
“the chalk rampart of the original defences, This block contained 
‘four chambers—two small ones which have not yet been cleared, 
and two others of unequal size, which appear to form the base of 
a large tower, 40ft. square, within. This can now be identified 


Originally upon a wooden bridge across the ditch leading from the 
Outer bailey. 

Much of the work of excavation has necessarily been devoted to 
Clearing the inner bailey of the huge mounds of fallen rubbish, 
and this has been largely effected by the laying down of a tramway 
‘Which enabled the débris to be carried into the outer area, where 
‘ib has been temporarily deposited until arrangements can be made 
| for its removal. This clearing of the bailey will enable the in- 
‘vestigators, when work is resumed in the spring, to begin at once 


336 The Excavation of the Site of Old Sarum. 


laying bare the base of the great tower and other buildings on the 
north side of the site and to search for and empty the well, which 
must have been of great depth. 
As much of the past season’s work was confined to the removal 
of fallen masonry and rubbish, not many antiquities and objects . 
of interest have yet come to light. They include, however, a 
number of important architectural fragments indicative of the 
character and date of the great tower, &c., and a large quantity of 
broken pottery, all of the medieval period, together with the usual 
assortment of nails, bits of lead and iron, and a few more artistic. 
objects, including a pretty gilt bronze pendant pounced with a_ 
fleur-de-lys of early type. The upper half of an undoubted Roman 
quern, a large piece of another of Andernach lava, and some 


fragments of Roman tile, foreshadow the finding in due course of — 
earlier antiquities than those belonging to the Castle period. 

To carry out the work on an adequate scale some £600 or £700 
will be required annually, and the work will probably occupy 
eight or ten years. All antiquities and objects of interest found — 
will, of course, be the property of the Dean and Chapter of 


08. 


Salisbury, and arrangements are being made for their preservation 
and exhibition in Salisbury itself. ; 


337. 


WILTS OBITUARY. 


Rev. Philip Edward Miles, died May 2nd, 1909, aged 78. 
Buried at Odstock. Son of John Miles, of Watford House, Herts. 
Born September 25th, 1830. Educated at Harrow and Caius Coll., 
Camb., 1853 ; deacon 1855 ; priest 1856 (Linc.). Curate of Barton-on- 
Humber, Lines., 1855—58; Castle Bytham, Lines., 1859—65 ; perpetual 
curate of Owslebury, Hants, 1865—68; rector of Odstock, 1868 until 
his death. The Church was restored and the Rectory enlarged during 
his incumbency. He married 1862 Eleanor Sarah, d. of the Rev. 
William Jex Blake, rector of Little Dunham, Norf., who with four sons 
and seven daughters survives him. 

Obit. notice, Salisbury Journal, May 8th, Salisbury Diocesan 
Gazette, June, 1909. 


Thomas Longman Mills, died August 14th, 1909. 
. Buried at Orcheston St. George. Son of Edmund Francis Mills, of 
Tilshead Farm, where he was born. Harly in life he bought Shrewton 
House and the farm attached to it of Mr. Sheppard, of Frome. Here 
he resided until his death. He married Fanny, d. of William Brown 
Canning, tenant of Elston Farm, which became the property of Mr. T. 
L. Mills in 1903 and was occupied by him in addition to Shrewton. He 
thus farmed fully 3,000 acres of land, and was one of the most prominent 
gentlemen farmers in 8. Wilts, and took an active part in public matters. 
He was an alderman of the County Council, J.P. for Wilts, church- 
warden of Shrewton for many years, and held many other offices. His 
wife survives him, but he leaves no children. 
Obit. notice, Devizes Gazette, Aug. 19th, 1909. 


Westbury Cemetery. Born 1836, 5th son of Sir Ralph Lopes, 2nd 
Baronet. Married, 1871, Georgina E., d. of Anselmo de Arroyave. J.P. 
for Wilts 1876, D.L. for Wilts. Served in 16th Lancers and N. Devon 
Yeomanry. Lived formerly af Hardenhuish and Greenhill, Warminster, 
and for the last 20 years at Northleigh, Bradford-on-Avon. 

Obit. notice, Wiltshire Times, Oct. 9th, 1909. 


John Thomas Powell. Died Sept. 17th, 1909. Buried at Kaston 
Royal. Born at Warminster Oct. 8th, 1822. He learned farming in 
Dorsetshire, became tenant of Aughton Farm, Collingbourne, 1844, and 
removed to Haston Hill Farm, 1847, which he held until he retired from 
business in 1899. He continued however to reside at Haston Hill House 
until his death. A keen sportsman he was known as “ the Father of 
the Tedworth Hunt.” A Conservative and staunch Churchman, widely 


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known and respected by agriculturists. He married, 1844, Jane Homer, 
youngest daughter of Thomas Homer, of Bere Regis, Dorset, who died 
1896. His only son died 1898. 

Long obit. notice, Devizes Gazette, Sept. 23rd, 1909. Salisbury 
Journal, Sept. 25th, 1909. 


Rev. Walter Lomer Barnes. Died Aug. 31st, 1909. King’s 
Coll., Lond., 1862; All Souls’ Coll., Oxon., B.A., 1869; M.A., 1873. 
Deacon 1874, Priest 1875, Lond. Curate of Fulham, 1874—78 ; St. Saviour, 
Fitzroy Square, 1878—82; St. George in the Hast, 1882—84; Walcot, 
Bath, 1884—86; Vicar of Alberbury, Salop, 1886—94; Rector of Bar- 
ford St. Martin, 1894 until his death. 

Obit. notice, Guardian, Sept. 8,1909. Salisbury Diocesan Gazette, 
Oct., 1909. 


Rev. Messing Rudkin. Died Sept. 1st, 1909. Educated Church — 
Missionary College, Islington. Associate King’s Coll., London, 1871. 
Deacon 1871, Priest 1872, Gloucester and Bristol. Curate of St. Luke, . 
Barton Hill, Bristol, 1871—78 ; St. James, Cheltenham, 1873; Easting-— 
ton (Glouc.), 1875—77; St. James, Gloucester, 1877—78; Vicar of Z 
Horsley with Shortwood and Chavenage, 1878—87 ; Vicar of St. Mark's, 
Birmingham, 1887—1907; Vicar of Froxfield, 1907 until his death. 
The work of his life was done at Birmingham in a very poor and diffieult 
parish. During his incumbency at Froxfield he had secured the enlarge- 
ment of the churchyard, and was building a new school at the time of 
his death. Author of A History of Horsley, 1884. 

Obit. notices, Guardian, Sept. 8th ; Devizes Gazette, Sept. 9th, 1900 . 
Salisbury Diocesan Gazette, Oct., 1909. 


Rev. Mark Warburton, died October 12th, 1909, aged 91. Queen’s 
Coll., Oxon., B.A. 1843; M.A. 1851; B.D. 1858. Deacon 1847, Priest 
1848 (Lichfield). Curate of Wirksworth 1847—48; Bromley Regis, 
Staffs, 1848—58; chaplain to Earl of Ellesmere 1853—57 ; Perpetual 
Curate of Revesby, Lincs. 1857—66; Rector of Kilmington 1866 until 
his death. / 


Rev. Edward Arthur Pearse, died July, 1909. Buried at 
Corston. King’s Coll., London. Deacon 1882 Dover, Priest 1883 Cant. 
Curate of Chislet 1882—85; Buckerell 1885—86; Tipton 1887—90; 
Dittisham 1890—93; Braunton 1894—98 ; Dittisham 1900—1903. Vicar 
of Corston with Rodbourne 1908 until his death. 


Rev. Jabez Gray Carpenter, died September 7th, 1909, at 
Newport, Essex. Buried at Clavering Congregational Burial Ground, 
Essex. Born at Trowbridge 1817. Educated Cheshunt College and 
London University. Pastor of Congregational Churches at Canterbury, 
Kidderminster, Clavering and Woodbridge. 

Obit. notice, Wiltshire Times, Sept. 25th, 1909. 


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Rev. Henry Alexander Carwardine. Died June 5th, 1909. 
aged 77. St. John’s Coll., Camb., B.A., 1853; M.A., 1856. Deacon 
1854, Priest 1855, Rochester. Vicar of Tolleshunt Major, Essex, 1856 
—16. Vicar of Ogbourne St. Andrew, 1876 until his death. 


Rev. James John Jacob, died Nov. 21st, 1909, aged 8&6. 
Hmmanuel Coll., Camb. B.A. 1845, M.A. 1848. Deacon 1846, Priest 
(Salisbury) 1847. Curate of Berwick Bassett, 1846-50; Chaplain Salis- 
bury Infirmary, 1850-53 ; Curate of Fisherton Anger, 1853-58; Vicar of 
Horningsham, 1858-1900, when he resigned and retired to live at 
Salisbury. Rural Dean of Heytesbury, 1874-95; Prebendary and Canon 
of Salisbury, 1881. 

Obit. notices, Wiltshire Gazette, Nov. 25th; Salisbury Diocesun 
Gazette, Dec., 1909. 


Herbert Biggs, died June 18th, 1909, aged 58. High Constable of 
Devizes. Town Councillor, 1885. Alderman, 1895-1907, when he 
resigned. Mayor, 1899. J.P., 1901. His father and grandfather were 
each twice Mayor of Devizes. 

Long obit. notice, Wiltshire Advertiser, June 24th, 1909. 


Rev. Charles Henry Townsend, died Nov., 1909. Line. Coll., 
Oxon. B.A. 1850, M.A. 1852. Deacon 1851, Priest 1852 (Salisbury). 
Curate of Laverstock, 1851—61; Vicar of Mere, 1861—81; Vicar of 
Little Bedwyn, 1881-93. 


[N.B.—This list does not claim to be in any way exhaustive. The Editor 


Life in an English Village; an Economic and 


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ARTICLES, &c. 


appeals to all authors and publishers of pamphlets, books, or views in any 
way connected with the county to send him copies of their works, and to 
editors of papers and members of the Society generally to send him copies” 
of articles, views, or portraits, appearing in the newspapers. | 


Historical Survey of the Parish of Corsley, in 


Wiltshire. By M. F. Davies. T. Fisher Unwin, London: 
Adelphi Terrace. Leipsic: Inselstrasse 20. MCMIX. ; 

9in. X 53in., pp. xi. + 5 unnumbered + 819. Cloth. 10s. 6d. net. 
Seven illustrations—An Old Inhabitant; Map of the Parish; Cley Hill; 
The Old Church, pulled down cir. 1830 (S. view, from an accurate 
drawing); Cottage with Weaver’s window, inhabited by John Mines, the 
last weaver in Corsley ; Corsley Heath Wagon Works (a group of work- 
men); Temple and the Longleat Woods. 


“Tn 1905, when a student at the London School of Economies, it was” 
suggested to me by Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Webb that I should pursue my 
studies of Economic History and Social Science by making an investigation 
into the history and present conditions of the parish in which I was 
living, and it is upon the research and investigations begun at that time 
that this monograph is based.” So says the authoress— Miss Maud F, 
Davies—in her preface. 

The book is a stout volume on good paper, well printed, and its scope 
may be judged of from the proportionate length of the two parts into which 
it is divided; Part I., ‘‘ Corsley in the past ’ occupying pp. 4—96, whi 
Part II., ‘‘ Corsley in the present” fills pp. 99—290. 

The appendices contain a translation of the grant of the manor of 
Corsley in 1245 to the nuns of Studley; an Inquisition of 1337; a 
translation of an extent of the manor of Whitbourne in 1364; @ 
translation of the Papal Bull of 1415, giving the right of sepulture to 
Corsley, which before that time had buried at Warminster; an in- 
interesting order of 1635, assigning the seats in the Church to their 
respective occupiers!; and a list of incumbents and patrons of Corsley 
from 1250 to 1902. Extracts from the overseers’ accounts of 1729, the 
Census Reports, and the farming accounts of Mr. John Barton in 1804, 
together with a list of references to Corsley, MS. and printed, are also 


1 This curious order, which exists amongst the parish records, showing @ 
plan of the Chureh with every seat marked, is not here illustrated, but a 
photograph of it is inserted in the copy of the book in the Society’s library. 


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given. Itis a pity that most of the names mentioned in these appendices, 
as well as many of those in the body of the work, do not appear in the 
index, which might have been fuller with advantage. 

The early and medieval history of the place is only touched upon in 
the lightest way, but at the twenty-fifth page the author arrives at the 
year 1666, when George Carey, cloth worker, appears in the parish with 
his token, and the book really begins at this point. The Carey family 
remained in the parish for two hundred years as clothiers and maltsters. 
With the beginning of the eighteenth century several other clothiers, who 
were evidently men of substance, are found to be established there. In 
1691 the population is estimated by the author at 700, in 1701 at 500, 
in 1731 &t 700, and in 1760 at 1300. The interesting fact is noted from 
the Longleat Survey Book of 1745 that at all events up to 1732 rents 
were partly paid in kind or in service, a day’s work with plough often 
forming part of the specified rent. 

The parish registers for the eighteenth century are carefully analysed, 
and the rise and fall of the death and birth rates for the different periods 
are given, and explanations are suggested for their variations. In 1741 
the whole of Corsley Heath was enclosed and allotted to twenty-seven 
persons who had common rights. After 1730 the cloth trade increased 
very rapidly, as is seen by the number of persons connected with it to 
whom leases were granted, and with this increase of the manufacturing 
population a number of other tradesmen to supply their wants appear. 

The overseers’ accounts from 1729 to 1740 show that from £160 to 
£200 was annually expended in poor relief though the condition of the 
parish then seems to have been very prosperous, the pensions given by 
the overseers varying from 1s. to 12s. a month. The population, estimated 
at 1800 in 1760, grew rapidly with the prosperity of the cloth industry 
until about 1830, and at the first census in 1831 numbered 1729. It was 
probably even larger just before this date. All stages of the cloth manu- 
facture were carried on in the parish, including preparing, spinning, 
dying, weaving, shearing, and finishing. ‘‘Some of the weaving was 
' done in weaving factories where several looms would be kept at work 

but the greater part of the yarn was woven by independent 
Beorlans at their own homes. The loom was fitted up in a long weaving 
shed at the back of the house, or else in the dwelling itself 
probably few houses, from that of the yeoman farmer down to the 
labourer’s cottage, were at this time without a loom.” In the first 
quarter of the nineteenth century, when agricultural wages were about 
8s. a week, workers in the clothing fuctories at Corsley could earn from 
13s. to 380s. a week. At this period “ three-fourths of the population were 
dependent upon manufactures and trades, and one-fourth on agriculture.” 
In 1783 the whole parish was enclosed and divided up, and this rendering 
improved methods of agriculture possible, the parish became almost 
wholly arable, and few cows were kept after the enclosure. 

Coming to religious matters the Wesleyans had established themselves 
in the parish in 1769, the Baptists in 1777, and the Congregationalists in 
1771. In 1830 the Parish Church, which, judging from the sketch here 


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given was a very pleasing building, chiefly of late work, being in bad 
repair, and ‘‘its accommodation being insufficient,’ was pulled down and 
a larger Church built. 

The fortunes of the ‘“‘ Workhouse” opened in 1773, the work done by 
its inmates, and the feeding of them, with its annual cost, are followed 
until it degenerated into a mere disorderly “‘ Poorhouse”’ in 1802. The 
bad times of the early years of the nineteenth century, the gradual 
decay of the cloth making industry later on, and the agricultural 
depression and consequent changes in agriculture which between 1870 — 
and 1885 transformed Corsley from a wheat growing to a dairy farming 
parish, with the result that its population which numbered 1621 in 
1841 was reduced in 1901 to 824, all receive due attention. In the 
middle of the nineteenth century the most notable men in Corsley were 
Mr. Barton, of Corsley House, Mr. H. A. Fussell], the dyer of Sturford 
Mead, Mr. Taunton, the clothier of the Mill Farm, and Mr. Coombes, 
the silk manufacturer—‘a very reserved man who kept no company, 
except that once every month he gave a dinner to all the people in the 
parish who had only one leg, one arm, or one eye.” { 

The real pith and kernel of the book, however, lies in the second part, 
in which the author claims to present ‘‘ what may be considered a 
picture of Corsley in 1905-6.” She may well claim this. The modern | 
life and circumstances of no other parish in Wiltshire,probably of no other 
country parish in England, have ever before been depicted on this scale of 
accurate analysis. There seems to be nothing touching the life of any 
one of the 800 inhabitants of Corsley which has not been enquired into, 
discovered, tabulated, and arranged in its proper position, in order that 
this account of rural life may be absolutely trustworthy and accurate 
and full.. The scope of the inquiries, which embraced every family in 
the parish, included the place of birth, age, sex, employment, wages, 
religion, and personal character of each person, amount of land held and 
character of cultivation, rent and number of rooms in each house, 
friendly societies, insurance, women’s earnings, rent of land, profits of 
garden, and in many cases which are here given in full, the actual 
detailed budgets of expenditure by the housewives and the menus of 
every meal served for a week in labourers’ cottages in Corsley. These 
are set forth in a long series of tables. The result of the elaborate series 
of calculations as to income and cost of living, is that of the 220 house- 
holds in the parish ‘‘ about five-sevenths are above poverty, rather less 
than one-sixth in secondary poverty, about one-eighth in primary 
poverty.’ In the 165 cottages there is more than a room apiece for the 
624 persons inhabiting them. ‘‘ Out of 70 households whose head is a 
labourer only 16 are in primary poverty and 13 in secondary poverty; 
the remaining 41 are therefore above this line.” 

The author writes in conclusion as follows :—‘‘ One is accustomed to 
think of the labourers of Wilts and Dorset as the worst paid and most 
poverty stricken class in Rural England. Looking, therefore, to find 
poverty in a Wiltshire village, it was no small surprise to the inyesti- 
gator to discover that the majority of the inhabitants were in quite 


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affluent circumstances, and that only about one eighth of the house- 
holds had an income insufficient, with wise and careful management, to 
provide food and clothing adequate in quantity and quality to keep all 
the members in full health and vigour: . . First and foremost this 
prosperity results from the distribution of land in the parish, from the 
good gardens attached to each cottage, the abundance of allotment land, 
the number of small holdings . . .” 

This book is a monument of atomic industry and accuracy. For 
every conclusion stated, the premises on which it is based are placed 
before the reader, who is thus enabled to judge of the evidence 
himself. There is no vague theorising, nor any attempt to make 
awkward facts fit in with preconceived opinions. It is and will always 
remain a standard authority for present day conditions in the life of a 
somewhat favourably-situated Wiltshire village. 


Survey of the lands of William, First Earl of Pem- 
broke. Transcribed from vellum rolls in the possession of the Earl 
of Pembroke and Montgomery. With an Introduction by the Transcriber, 
Charles R. Straton, F.R.C.S., F.E.S., Fellow of the Royal Society of 
Medicine, and a Preface by the Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery. 
Oxford: Privately printed for presentation to the members of the 
Roxburgh Club. MCMIX. 
Two vols., 114 x Yin. Printed at the University Press. Half-bound. 
Vol. I., pp. xcix. (of which the Introduction fills pp. xvii—xeix) 4+ 314, 
Vol. II. Title, contents, and list of illustrations, 6 pp., unnumbered 
+ pp. 317—624. 


It will be remembered that in vol. xxxii. p. 288 of this Magazine, Dr. 
Straton printed a paper on ‘‘ An English Manor in the time of Elizabeth.” 
This paper was founded on the great MS. Survey which he had then 
begun to edit, and his work has now been completed by the issue by 
the Harl of Pembroke of these handsome volumes, in which large 
margins, excellent paper, beautiful type and illustrations, are combined 
to produce, not only a fine book in itself, but one of the most important 
works for the topography and manorial history of the County of Wilts 
ever published. 

The origin of the work is thus told by Lord Pembroke in the Preface : 
‘Some four or five years ago, while turning out a quantity of lumber, 
including old pieces of armour, mantelpieces, &c., from the gallery of the 
Riding School at Wilton, the workmen came upon a plain wooden box, 
which, upon being opened, was found to contain three ancient vellum 
rolls. These rolls, upon examination, proved to be a full and—so far 
as they go—a complete survey of the land of William, first Eavrl of 
Pembroke of the present creation.” 

These rolls are here printed in full with the curious pen drawings accom- 
panying them excellently reproduced. Dr. Straton’s analysis is a masterly 
review of the bearing of the facts contained in these rolls on all manner 
of subjects, from manorial customs of abstruse origin to the comparative 


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prevalence of Christian names in Wiltshire and Devonshire in the middle 
of the sixteenth century. Taking the names mentioned in the survey 
Dr. Straton finds in Wiltshire that in every hundred the order of fre- 
quency was as follows:—John 22, William 15, Thomas 10, Richard 6, 
Henry 5, Robert 4, Edward 3 George, Stephen, and Walter 2, Alexander, 
Edmund, Nicholas, Philip, Roger, and Simon, 1; whilst girls’ names 
occur with the following frequency:—Jane 23, Alice 13, Elizabeth 6, 
Margaret and Agnes 5, Edith and Christian 4, Anna, Julia, Blitha, Joan, 
_ Mary, Katherine, and Thomasina, 2, Denise and Margery 1. 

The origin of the surnames mentioned is also discussed, and Plough, ~ 
White dog, White hart, Buck, Bull, Fox, Cock, Chough, Crane, Nightin- 
gale, &c., are explained as taken from the signs of inns or shops. 

The first twenty-eight pages of the Introduction are taken up with the 
descent and history of William Herbert Earl of Pembroke, and his wives — 
Anne Parr and Anne Compton; the remainder with the customs of the © 
various manors, and the hundred and one other matters of interest upon © 
which the survey of one manor or another throws light. Among buildings ~ 
named are the “ Court of the Belhouse,’’ the chief court of the seignory of § 
the abbey, the Shirehall, and the Brown Bower (or Lockup) at Wilton, 5 
the Church House at Ramsbury and elsewhere. The Hospital or Priory 9 
of St. Giles, stood behind the present laundry of Wilton House, ~ 
‘“‘the Chapel of which was converted into two cottages during the last — 
century, and some remainsstillexist . . . . The Hospital was used 9 
as a leper hospital, and many of the old inhabitants believed that they — 
had seen ‘ The leprosy Queen’ walk in the dark part of the road where 
it formerly stood. It was removed in 1830 to a site in Fugglestone— 
farther west—and is now an almshouse.” , 

The Manor House at Dinton contained a hall, parlour, kitchen, cham- ~ 
bers and chapel. Knighton Manor had a Church in which the Vicar 
of Broad Chalke was bound to say divine service ‘‘ every Sunday and { 
on all Feastful days in the year, and every Monday, Wednesday, and 
Friday in the year.’ This does not appear to be the chantry in 
Broad Chalke Church. ‘‘ A few years ago there was an old hollow stone | 
in the garden of Knighton Manor, like the base of a cross, and a sketch 
in an old terrier shows a small building between the house and the 
river, with a bell cot on the roof ridge.” 

The surveys of the Wiltshire manors are contained in Vol. I., those of — 
Devonshire and elsewhere in Vol. II., and to the contents of the survey 
itself the editor has added, as appendices, The Customal of South Newton 
A.D. 1815; Decree by the courte of Augmentacions upon the composition 
betwyne the Propriatories of the Parsonage of Chalke and the late monas- 
tery of Wilton; Inquisitio p.m. William Earl of Pembroke; Will of 
William first Karl of Pembroke; Originalia Roll 35 Hen. VIII.; Patent 
Roll 5 Edw. VI. 

The illustrations include portraits of William, first Earl, from the 
Heroologia, and from a medal; the Court of the Belhouse, Wilton; 
Anne, Countess of Pembroke, daughter of Thomas, Lord Parr of Kendal, 
ob. 1552, from stained glass in Wilton Church, formerly in the chapel of 


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Wilton House. Reproduced from pen drawings on the rolls themselves are, 
The Earl of Pembroke presenting his commission to his commissioners 
in presence of his son; Bird’s-eye views of Wilton and Paignton(Devon) ; 
Wilton House, Hast Front and Entrance, showing the original forecourt ; 
several reproductions of portions of the rolls; and a plan of the fields of 
the manor of Stoford, showing the lands of one tenant. 

In addition to these full-page illustrations a number of little pen 
drawings of the manor houses and Churches are reproduced in the text 
from the rolls. Of these the houses have distinctly more character than 
the Churches, and are much more convincing. The Churches include 
Wilton, S. Newton, Fugglestone, Chilmark (with a tall spire), Stanton, 
Mildenhall, Pewsey, Dinton, Patney, Winterbourne Bassett, Berwick St. 
John, Wylye, Bishopstone, and Damerham. ‘The manor houses of 
Knighton, Hast Overton, the fine front and forecourt of Ramsbury, 
Wardour Castle, and the House and Park in the Forest of Grovely are 
shown. 

It should be mentioned that the full indexes of persons and places are 
the work of Mr. 'T. H. Baker, who also undertook the larger portion of 
the actual work of transcription from the original rolls. 

In the course of a long review in The Reliquary for October, 1909, 
vol. xv., p. 279, Dr. Cox, than whom none is better qualified to express 
an opinion on the subject, says :—“ Having a close acquaintanceship, at 
first hand, during many years, with actual manor court-rolls, and surveys, 
I have no hesitation whatever in saying that this work is the most im- 
portant contribution made to the subject for upwards of a hundred years.” 

Noticed also in Guardian, Sept. 22nd, 1909. . 


vebury Excavations, 1909. By H. St. George 


Gray. British Association Report. 8vVvo, pp. 15. 

The Committee on the Age of Stone Circles in the two pages which 
they prefix to Mr. Gray’s account of the work done say, “The main 
result achieved from the deep cuttings in the fosse is a confirmation of 
the opinion arrived at last year as to the probable date of the monument. 
Additional positive evidence has been obtained from the objects discovered 
in the lowest layers of silting, and on the original bottom of the ditch. 
These in all cases are objects such as are characteristic of the Neolithic 
period, and although it would be hazardous to state definitely that they 
must be of Neolithic date and cannot belong to the Bronze Age, the 
negative evidence, afforded by a total absence of copper or bronze, and 
of objects which are certainly of Bronze Age, affords powerful con- 
firmation of the probability of the earlier date being the right one.” 

On the floor of the ditch, at a depth of over 17ft. below the present 
surface a chipped flint knife of Neolithic type was found and close to it 
a deer horn pick, and three other antler picks were also found on the 
bottom of the ditch. In the second cutting two shoulder blades of ox 
were found on the bottom of the ditch (a depth of 20ft. 6in. below the 
present surface at the point nearest the road), which are supposed to 
have been used as shovels. The width of the flat bottom of the ditch 


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varied from 114ft. to 17ft. A third cutting close on the west side of the # 
modern road was made in the hope of finding the original causeway of © 
the entrance, which was afterwards discovered on the other (the east) — 
side of the road.» At this point a considerable amount of soil had been 
deposited in modern times when the road was made or widened, and the q 
bottom was reached at 23ft. from the surface. Nothing was found on — 
the bottom here. As hasbeen said the original entrance causeway of un- 
disturbed chalk was found on the east side of the road, at a depth of only — 
1ft. 6in. below the present surface of the turf. This causeway was 24ft. 
wide at the top, and the two great stones of the outer circle still standing © 
are evidently the portals through which it ran. It was apparently to — 
avoid these stones that the modern road was made on the western side 
of the ancient causeway. 

Mr. Gray’s report is as minutely accurate and full as was that written 
by him last year. 


mbridge County Geographies. Wiltshire. By 
A. G. Bradley, with Maps, Diagrams, and Illust- 
rations. Cambridge: at the University Press, 1909. 
Linen, 73 X 5, pp. xi + 156. Price 1s. 6d., coloured Physical Map, 
and Geological Map of Wiltshire, and 77 illustrations, including half-tone 
views of the Cathedral and the Churches of Bremhill, Bromham,Bemerton 
Avebury (2), Purton, Devizes St. John, Bradford-on-Avon Parish and} 
Saxon Churches, Marlborough St. Mary’s Doorway, Amesbury, Eding- | 
ton, Wanborough, Brinkworth, Cricklade, Malmesbury Abbey, Hinton 
Parva, and Wroughton. The King’s House and Poultry Cross, Salisbury ; 
Wilton House ; Church House, Potterne ; Flemish Houses, Corsham} | 
Aldbourne Cross ; Longford Castle ; The Moot and Moot House, Downton; | 
Wootton Bassett Town Hall; Wardour Castle ; Old Sarum; Stonehen 
(2); Avebury Font ; South Wraxall ; Littlecote; Bradford Barn and the 
Hall ; Swindon Town Hall ; Malmiesbuey Cross ; Silbury ; and a number | 
of other views and portraits. The scope of this most useful school book ‘| 
best seen by the headings of its various sections :—‘‘ Position and Natural 
Conditions; Size, Shape, Boundaries; Surface and General Features; 
Watersheds and rivers; Geology; Natural History; Climate and 
Rainfall; Race, Dialect, Population; Agriculture, Cultivations, &¢.; 
Industries and Manufactures; Mines and Minerals; History; Antiquities; 
Architecture—Hcclesiastical, Military, Domestic ; Communications pas 
and present; Roll of Honour of the County; Administration and 
Divisions, Ancient and modern; The Chief Towns and Villages.” Each 
section is, of course, dealt with but shortly, but the author knows what he 
is talking about, and the different subjects are handled in a knowledgeable 
way. The printing and the illustrations are good, and the letterpress 
has, as is to be expected from Mr. Bradley, a pleasant literary flavour. 
Why the publishers have illustrated a Palzolithic implement from Kent's 
Cavern and a Neolithic celt from Bridlington, as though Wiltshire objects 
of the kind could not be given, is known only to themselves. The in. 
formation given under the different sections is generally accurate, but 


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there is one mistake—the whole county is placed in the diocese of 
Salisbury, whereas some eighty parishes in the north belong to the 
diocese of Bristol. 

Noticed, Devizes Gazette, Sept. 6th, 1909. 


eport of the Marlborough College Natural History 
Society for the year ending Christmas, 1908. 
No. 57. Marlborough: 1909. 

The report records, as usual, good work done by many of the sections 
of the society during 1908. ‘There is, as usual, an elaborate series of 
meteorological observations for the year from the summary of which it 
appears that the mean temperature was 47.7°—almost exactly normal. 
The rainfall was 26.11 inches—about 53 inches below the corrected 
average for thirty-three years, which is 31.80. 

In the ornithological section the most remarkable notices are of a 
Peregrine Falcon shot near Marlborough, in September, by a man in the 
employ of Mr.Lyne,of Barton Farm ; and a Fork-tailed Petrel(Cymochorea 
leuchorrhoa) found dead, which has been placed in the College Museum. 

In the botanical section Vicia lathyroides, a plant new to the district, 
was found rather commonly on dry banks at Wroughton, and Epilobiwm 
nummularifolium, a New Zealand species, is mentioned as having 
apparently established itself at Marlborough. Centaurea solstitialis 
too, occurred near Aldbourne. 

‘There is a note on the great snowstorm of April 25th, 1908, when the 
snow was 13in. deep at Marlborough, and three striking photographs 
of The High Street, Dr. Maurice’s Garden, and The Riverside on that 
day are given. 


Al 


Wiltshire Notes and Queries, No. 64, Dec. 1908. 
Mr. E. Kite has a valuable contribution to Wiltshire Bibliography 
in an article on “ Wiltshire Topography [1659—1843] with some notes 
on the late Sir Thomas Phillipps and his Historical Collections for the 
' County,’ illustrated by a portrait of Sir T. Phillipps. Mr. Kite gives a 
catalogue of the principal Wiltshire materials printed by Sir Thomas 
” Phillipps, and extracts from the Bibliotheca Phillippsiana, a list of the 
more important Wiltshire MSS. in his collection. The sale of this 
" collection has been going on at irregular intervals since 1886, the 
me centh sale having taken place on June 13th, 1908. Much of the 
| ‘collection still remains to be disposed of. In addition to the various 
articles continued from the last number, there are notes on Dositheus 
_ Wyer, Vicar of Chitterne, and along review by Mr. Kite of Canon Mayo’s 
| A Genealogical Account of the Mayo and Elion Families of Wilts 
and Herefordshire. 


No. 65, March, 1909. ‘The Association 


Main Rolls for Wiltshire,’ ‘The association was one that was formed 


My ID 


348 


Wiltshire Notes and Queries, No. 66, June, 1909. 


— — £No. 67, Sept. 1909. The principal article i 


Recent Wiltshire Books, Pamphlets, Articles, ke. 


for the king’s protection in consequence of a reported plot to assasinate 
William III. on the 15th February, 1695-6. It was signed by thousands 
of people throughout the kingdom. ‘The list of the Devizes signatories 
is here printed. A note is given on Queen Anne’s visit to Whetham in 
1703, as the guest of John Kyrle Ernle, grandson of Sir John Ernle, ~ 
Chancellor of the Exchequer under Charles IT. and James II. ; 


The number begins with an article on Ruth Pierce, with a reproduction of - 
the leaflet signed by Ralph Good, mayor, on December 27th, 1760, giving 
the inscription on a tablet placed in the Butchers’ Shambles, which stood 
in the centre of the Market Place, Devizes, until about 1790, when the 
Landlord of the ‘‘ Bear ” (William Halcomb) affixed the tablet to the base 
of the double column surmounted by the Bear (now over the doorway of 
the Hotel) which stood in the open Market Place and was removedin 1801, 
This original inscription is now in Devizes Museum. On the present 
Market Cross, erected by Benjamin Wyatt, for Lord Sidmouth, in 1814, a 
new and altered version of the inscription is fixed, of which a photograph 
isgiven. Mr. Kite contributes interesting “Notes on the Churchwardens’ 
Accounts of the Parish of North Newnton,” which, beginning in 1576, 
include in the Inventory of Church Goods for that year ‘‘ one Rochett, 
for the Clarke,” ‘“‘a carpet or covering of blewe for the table,” “‘ one 
cloathe for the fonte,’ and ‘‘ one cloth of silke for the pulpitt.’ An 
abstract of the Will of Samuel Michell, of Notton, 1694, is printed, and 
mention is made of a unique penny, of the reign of Stephen, from the 
Dartford find, purchased at the Rashleigh Sale recently by Messrs. Earl 
& Shirley Fox, which bears the name of Devizes on the reverse. The 
Wiltshire references in the Genealogist, vol. xxii.—xxiy., 1905—1907, are 
usefully extracted by the Hditor. 


this number, in addition to the continuations from former numbers, i 
one by Mr. Kite on ‘‘Some old Wiltshire Clocks and Clockmakers.’ 
This is a valuable contribution to the history of Wiltshire handicraft 
and covers ground which has not before been touched. He gives a lis 
of sixty-eight Wiltshire clockmakers working in twenty-eight differen 
localities in the county, chiefly in the eighteenth century. A leare 
note on “‘ Lenten Veils” is contributed by Canon Chr. Wordsworth. 
In addition to the subjects mentioned above, the Records of Erehf 
and Stert are continued in Nos. 64 and 65; The Calendar of Feet 
Fines for Wiltshire in No. 65; The Chrysom Book of St. Thomas, Ne 
Sarum, in Nos. 65, 66, and 67; Genealogical Notes on the Houlto 
family, with a pedigree in the last number, in 64, 65, 66; whilst Qual 
Burials in Wiltshire ; Peculiars of the Dean and Chapter of Sarum; a 
Notes on the Stokes family (with portrait of Frances, Duchess of Suffo 
and her husband, Adrian Stokes, and an illustration of the Stokes Bra 
in Seend Church) run through all four numbers. 


; 
Recent Wiltshire Books, Pamphlets, Articles, de. 349 


Silbury Hill, Avebury, and the West Kennet Long 


| Barrow. A short article by H. St. G. Gray in Country Life, July 
24th, 1909, calling the attention of the travelling public to these monu- 
ments, and incidentally mentioning that although the barrow is under 
the protection of H.M. Office of Works, a fire recently lighted to burn 
up the docks, nettles, &c., which had been cleared off it, had been so 
placed as to fracture one of the standing sarsens on the barrow and split 
a large piece off it. Two photos of the long barrow are given, one of 
which shows this fractured stone; a third photo shows “The modern 
road into Avebury,” with the recent excavations in progress at the side 
of it. 


William Beckford’s Adventure in Diplomacy. An 


unpublished correspondence. Article by Louis Melville in 
The Nineteenth Century, May, 1909, pp. 788—799. 

** Hitherto everyone has been ignorant that he (Beckford) dabbled un- 
officially in high politics, and actually endeavoured, by the unaided 
efforts of himself and his agents, to arrange a basis for a treaty of peace 
between France and England in the year 1797. . . . The corres- 
pondence is now printed with the object to make public Beckford’s 
interesting adventure in diplomacy, but it also throws some light upon 
Beckford’s activity and thoroughness as a collector.” The Letters are 
eleven in number, two of them from Beckford himself and eight from 
Nicholas Williams, his agent in Paris, six of them addressed to Beckford 
and one to James Goddard, of Salisbury. Aj 


‘Ruth Pierce. The story of her death in Devizes Market on Jan. 25th, 

1753, with the reprint of a leaflet describing it, signed by Ralph Good, 

Mayor of Devizes, issued in 1760, together with a good photo of the 
Market Cross. Wiltshire Times, Aug. 21st, 1909. 


Sir John Perrott, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, temp. Q. Hlizabeth, 
is the subject of an interesting note in Wiltshire Times, Aug. 21st, 1909. 
He purchased St. Ellen’s Well and a Chapel called St. Ellen’s Chapel 
with other property in Devizes, and land called ‘‘ Our Lady Bowre 
belonging to Our Lady Bowre Chapel, and also two parrocks, parcel of 
the same Our Lady Bowre Chapel” in Bishops Cannings. ‘The site of 
these Chapels does not seem to be known. 


Si onehenge. The Baptist Times and Freeman, Aug. 18th, 1909, has 
a long letter by Dr. John Clifford describing a visit to Stonehenge and 
Salisbury Plain, reprinted in Wiltshire Times, Aug. 21st, 1909. 


Jews at Marlborough and Wilton in the Thirteenth 
5 Century. An interesting note in Wiltshire Times, Aug. 21st, 1909. 


Mr. Sam Darling at Beckhampton. Article in Fry's 
b Magazine for July by A. Sidney Galtrey, extracts from which are printed 
‘in Devizes Gazette, July 8th, 1909. 


350 Recent Wiltshire Books, Pamphlets, Articles, &c. 


Rev. George Webb, Rector of Bath and Bishop of 
Limerick. An interesting article by the Rev. C. W. Shickle, 
F.8.A., in Proceedings of the Bath Nat. Hist. and Antiquarian Field 
Club, xi., 141—150, 1908—9, with reproduction of a portrait engraved 
by Thomas Slater. George Webb was born at Bromham, 1581, son of 
Hugh Webb, the Rector, who died 1597. Entered at University Coll., 
Oxon., gained a scholarship at Corpus Christi. Vicar of Steeple Ashton 
1605, married 17th June, 1606, Annie, d. of Robert Seager, of Bromham 
(b. 1589, died Nov. 17th, 1617, Monument in Bromham Church). 
He married, secondly, October 27th, 1618, Hlizabeth, d. of Clement 
Browne, of Avington, Berks. Rector of Bath 1621. Bishop of Limerick 
1634—1641. Died 1641 of gaol fever, having been imprisoned by the 
Papist rebels. Buried in St. Munchin’s Churchyard, Limerick. He 
published many sermons. 


Hartham Park, the seat of Sir John Poynder Dickson-Poynder, Bart. 
Article in Country Life, August 7th, 1909, with thirteen excellent 
photographs of the extensions and architectural features of the gardens 
lately designed by Mr. H. A Peto. They are ‘“‘The House and its 
Setting,” “‘ The Canal,” ‘‘ In the Garden House,” “The Pergola and the 
Sundial,” ‘The Way over (the Canal),” ‘“‘ Art and Nature (the Canal) ” 
“The Loggia and the Bridge,” ‘‘ The South Lawn,” “A Circular Rose 

Garden,” “A copy of the Warwick Vase,” “The Enclosure at the End 
of the South Terrace,” “To the South Terrace,” ‘‘ ‘‘The Gardener’s 


Cottage.” 
“All Cannings Estate. . . . 2606 acres . . . comprising 
almost the entire village of All Cannings . . . willbe sold - 


by Messrs. Knight, Frank & Rutley . . . at the Bear Hotel, Devizes 
: September 23rd, 1909.” ; 

Sale particulars. Folio, pp. 386, 2nd Edition. Folding coloured plan 
in pocket of cover, and map of district on back of cover. Forty good 
photoprocess views of houses in the text, viz., Manor Farm; Bridge 
House Farm; Cliff Farm; Chandler’s Lane Farm; South Farm; 
Drewitt Cottage; and thirty-four views of cottages and houses in the 
village street and-elsewhere. An excellent pictorial guide to the village, 
on the sale of Sir Christopher Furness’s Wiltshire estates. 


“Steeple Langford, Stapleford, Berwick St. James, 
Winterbourne Stoke, and Maddington. Particulars 
of Sale . . . 7816 acres . . . forming the greater part of the 
villages of Steeple Langford, Stapleford, and Winterbourne Stoke, pro- 
ducing a gross income of about £3,811 per annum .. . sold by 
Messrs. Knight, Frank, and Rutley . . . atthe White Hart Hotel, 
Salisbury . . . 21st and 22nd, September, 1909.” 

Folio. 2nd Edition, pp. 59. Three coloured folding plans loose in 
pocket of cover and map of district on outside of cover. Good process 
views of Manor Farm, Hast Cliff Farm, Mill House and seventeen cottages 


i 


Recent Wiltshire Books, Pamphlets, Articles, &e. 351 


in Steeple Langford; Southington Farm, Pelican Inn, Manor Farm, 
White House and fourteen cottages in Stapleford; Asserton and two 
cottages in Berwick St. James; Hill Farm, Manor Farm, Bell Inn, and 
sixteen cottages in Winterbourne Stoke; Manor Farm, Lodge, and three 
cottages in Maddington. 
This finely-illustrated Sale Catalogue, together with that of All Can- 
_ ings, mentioned above, were prepared for the sale of Sir Christopher 
Furness’s Wiltshire estates. Full accounts of the sale and the prices 
paid appeared in the county papers at the respective dates. 


‘Sir Isaac Pitman. The visit of the Phonographic and Shorthand 

‘ Teachers and Writers Societies to the various buildings and sites 

, connected with the life of Sir Isaac Pitman at Bath and Trowbridge 
is described at lengthin Wiltshire Times, Sept. 11th, 1909. 


The White Horses of Wiltshire. A series of notes with 

illustrations in The Wiltshire Times. Westbury, Aug. 28th; Alton, 
Sept. 4th ; Broad Hinton, Sept. 11; Cherhill, Sept.. 18th ; Marlborough, 
Sept. 25th ; Broad Town, October 2nd, 1909. 


The Right Hon. W. H. Long, P.C., M.P., at Rood Ashton. 
A long article in the series of ‘“ Celebrities at Home” in The World, 
reprinted in Wiltshire Times with a cut of Rood Ashton, June 26th, 1909. 


Salisbury. “The Haunch of Venison.” 7% Wiltshire 
Times, July 2nd, 1909, had an interesting note on this old house and on 
pannelling and curious antique odds and ends found during recent 
repairs. 


Will of Thomas Bayley, of Trowbridge, clothman, 1543. 
Wiltshire Times, Sept. 4th, 1909. 


| Dame Elizabeth Hungerford. A long letter of complaint of 
her treatment by her husband, Lord Hungerford, and of her imprison- 
ment by his orders in his castle of Hungerford, where she was being 
poisoned by his chaplain, printed in Wiltshire Times, Sept. 25th, Oct. 
16th, 1909. 


|Sir John Dickson-Poynder, Bart. M.P., D.S.O, at 

| Hartham. A good article dealing with his family descent and 

; his own career, among the “ Celebrities at Home” in the World, reprinted 
in Wiltshire Times, July 10th, 1909, with a cut of Hartham; also in 
Salisbury Journal of the same date. 


Wardour. No. xxii. of articles on “ Picturesque Wiltshire” in Wiltshire 
Times, July 10th, 1909. 


ir Giles Pole. A Petition to Sir Nicholas Bacon, Lord Keeper, for a 
writ of subpeena against ‘‘ Styven Blage of Warminster,” for refusing to 
carry out a contract for the supply of fish. Waltshire Times, Oct. 16th, 
1909. 


352 Recent Wiltshire Books, Pamphlets, Articles, ke. 


Avebury Font. A short article, with illustrations, in The Connoisseur, 
September, 1909, vol. xxv., p. 52, by H. St. G. Gray. 


Malmesbury, Westbury and Edington, Longleat. 
Notes on excursions of the Bath Field Club to these places in April, May 
and June, 1907, are given in their Proceedings, xi., pp. 189—194, 
1908 — 9. ‘ 


Salisbury, South Wilts and Blackmore Museum. 
Annual meeting and report. Salisbury Journal, July 31st, 1909. 


The Pastoral Staff presented to the Bishop of Salisbury for use in 
the Cathedral, by Canon Myers, is fully described in Salisbury Journal, - 
October 30th, 1909. 


A Sermon preached in Salisbury Cathedral at the annual commemora- 
tion of Founders and Benefactors on November 8rd, 1909, by the Arch- 
deacon of Dorset, is printed in full in Salisbury Journal, Nov. 6th, 1909. 


A Sermon preached in Salisbury Cathedral at the annual Schools 
Service, Oct. 27th, 1909, by Canon Pullibank, Text Eix., xii., 6, is © 
printed in Salisbury Journal, October 30th, 1909. 


Fonthill and the Beckfords. A good article by Ea. Kite, in 
Wiltshire Advertiser, begun September 30th, 1909. 


Tom Moore and Parson Bowles, and their Wiltshire Homes, — 
Article by R. D: Gillman, in Wiltshire Advertiser, June 10th, 1909. 


The Home Circle at Longleat 200 Years ago. — 
Bishop Ken at Poulshot Rectory. Notes in Wiltshire Advertiser, April 


8th, 1909. 


Robert Nicholas, Recorder of Devizes and M.P. Some.account of — 
the Nicholas family is given in Wiltshire Advertiser, September 9th, — 


1909. 


Devizes. Notes by E. Kite on various matters concerning Devizes in 
the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. Wiltshire Advertiser, September 


2nd, 1909. ; 


The Hills and the Vale, by Richard Jefferies, with 
an Introduction by Edward Thomas. London: 
Duckworth & Co. 8, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden. 1909. 

8in. X 5}in., pp., including title, xxxi + 312. Price 6s. 

This book consists of three unpublished essays, ‘‘ On choosing a Gun,” 
“Skating,” and ‘‘ he Dawn,” and of fifteen others reprinted from various 
magazines and papers which have not been before reprinted in other 
collections of Jefferies’ writings. Mr. Thomas’s Introduction is really 
an essay tracing at some length the course and growth of Jefferies’ powers 
at a writer from his earliest work, represented here by the papers on 
“Marlborough Forest” and “ Village Churches,”’ written in 1875, to the 


4 Books and Articles by Wiltshire Authors. 353 


dreamy mystical writing of his latest years, to which ‘‘ Nature and 
Eternity” and “The Dawn” belong. Indeed the Editor claims that 
f this volume contains, as no other single volume does, specimens of all 
; the various stages of thought and expresssion through which Jefferies 
& passed in the course of his literary life. In his appreciation of these 
progressive phases he ranks the latest as the highest, and discourses at 
4 * some length on the “‘ marks of the cosmic sense”’ and “‘ cosmic conscious- 
e ness” which it seems Jefferies was only on the way to attaining to at his 
: death. 
; In addition to those mentioned above,the essays included in this volume 
t are “Birds of Spring,” “The Opening of the Year,’ ‘“‘ Vignettes from 
$ Nature,” “A King of Acres,” “The Story of Swindon,” “ Unequal 
} Agriculture,” ‘‘ Village Organization,” “The Idle Harth,” “ After the 
4 County Franchise,” ‘‘The Wiltshire Labourer,” ‘‘On the Downs,” and 
“The Sun and the Brook.” The majority of these deal directly or in- 
4 directly with the life of North Wilts some twenty-five years ago. No 
one has ever known the Wiltshire farmer and the Wiltshire labourer 
’ better, and no one has ever described them so well as Richard Jefferies. 


_ Stonehenge and other British Stone Monuments 

Astronomically considered. By Sir Norman 
Lockyer, K.C.B., F.R.S. Macmillan. 1909. Second edition. 
91in. X Gin., pp. 499. Price 14s. net. 

In this edition some two hundred pages, giving an account of new 
investigations, are added to the book as it appeared at firstin 1906. The 
author considers that the view “‘ that our ancient monuments were built 
to observe and mark the rising and setting places of the heavenly bodies 
is now fully established.” [For notice of the 1st Hdition see Wilts 
Arch. Mag., xxxiv., 330, 448]. 


BOOKS AND ARTICLES BY WILTSHIRE AUTHORS. 
‘Rt. Rev. John Wordsworth,D.D., Bishop of Salisbury. 


“Ordination “per saltum’” and Home Reunion [I] The Precedents 
of 1610.” Article (84 cols.), The Guardian, August 18th, 1909. 


> 


— ——— “ Ordination Problems.” §.P.C.K.: London. 1909. Qs, 


Visitation Addresses, 1909. I.—Organic History of the 
Church of England and its Proposed Dismemberment. Salisbury 
Diocesan Gazette, June, 1909, pp. 110—116. II.—Home Reunion. 
Lbid, July, 1909, pp. 126—133. III.—Liturgical Revision. Ibid, August, 
1909, pp. 142—147. IV.—The Roman Church and Christian Unity. 
Ibid, September, 1909, pp. 162—169. V.—The Visit toGermany. Ibid, 
October, 1909, pp. 179-184. Also in Salisbury Journal, July 10, 1909. 
VI.—Visit to Sweden of the Commission appointed by the Archbishop 

' of Canterbury, under Resolution 74 of the Lambeth Conference, An 


354 Books and Articles by Wiltshire Authors. 


address delivered to the Conference of Dean, Archdeacons, and Rural 
Deans, 2nd November, 1909. Salisbury Diocesan Gazette, November, 
1909, pp. 199—207. 


Rt. Rev. Allan Becher Webb, DD,, late Dean of Salis- 
bury, “The Kingdom of Christ upon Earth,’ with preface by Canon 
Body. 

Large cr. 8vo. cloth, bevelled boards. London, 1909. Price 3s. 6d. 
net. 


“With Christ in Paradise.” 6th edition, 12mo., cloth. 


Price 1s. 


The Dean of Salisbury (W. Page Roberts). An address 
on ‘“‘ Heredity ” delivered at a meeting of the Salisbury branch of the 
Parents’ National Educational Union, at Salisbury, is printed in fullin 
Salisbury Journal, May 8th, 1909. 


Sermon preached at Salisbury Cathedral at the Infirmary 
anniversary service, September 28th, 1909, Text, Gen. iv., 9, is printed 
in full in Salisbury Journal, Oct. 2nd, 1909. 


Sermon preached at Salisbury Cathedral, July 4th, 1909, 
on ‘‘ Darwin,” Text, I. Kings, iv., 38, and Job, xxvili., 28, printed at 
length in Salisbury Journal, July 10th, 1909. 


Maurice Hewlett (of Broad Chalke). ‘The Spanish Jade. With 
full-page coloured illustrations by William Hyde. Cassell & Company, 
Limited, London, Paris, New York, and Toronto. MCMYIII.” 

Cloth, cr. 8vo., four illustrations, pp. xii. + 320. 


— ‘““Beckwith’s Fairy.’ Short story in Scribner's Mag., 
August, 1909, vol. xlvi., pp. 129—140. Story of a clerk in the Wilts & — 
Dorset Bank at Salisbury, living at Wishford, who found a Fairy near 
Wilsford House in 1889, and kept it in a dog kennel at Wishford ! 


— —— “Letters to Sanchia,”’ begun in the Fortnightly Review, 
July, 1909. 


A.S. Maskelyne. “Feudal Aids, with other Documents in the Publie 
Record Office, A.D. 1284—1431. Vol. V., Stafford —Worcester. Prepared 
by the Deputy Keeper of the Records.” Eyre & Spottiswoode, for His 
Majesty’s Stationery Office. 1909. Price 15s. 

Noticed, Guardian, September 22nd, 1909. 
Mr. A. S. Maskelyne also completed the Index to ‘‘ Close Rolls in the 
Reign of Henry III., A.D. 12834—1287, from the Record Office.” 1909. 


Rev. G. H. Engleheart, F.S.A., of Little Clarendon, Dinton. 
“The Roman Villa at Hemsworth.” Paper in Proceedings of Dorset 
Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club, xxx., p.1. 1909. 


Plan and four process plates; pp. 12. 


Books and Articles by Wiltshire Authors. 355 


Rev. T. J. Lawrence (Rector of Upton Lovel). “Handbook of 
International Law.’ London: Macmillan. 1909. Seventh Hdition, 
with much new matter. Price 3s. 


The sixth edition was published in 1907. 


Pamela Tennant. An article in Spectator, May 29th, 1909, on a 
caravanning journey—with her children—from Lulworth through Dorset 
and Wilts, by Hindon and Wylye to Amesbury, &c. 


‘Stephen Reynolds (of Devizes), ‘The Holy Mountain.’ London: 
John Lane, the Bodley Head. 1909. Cr. 8vo. 

The scene of this book is largely laid at Devizes, the “ Trowbury ”’ of 
the book. 

Reviewed at length, somewhat unfavourably, Devizes Gazette, October 
7th, 1909. 


F.A.S. Locke, of Bristol, s. of the late Wadham Locke, of Cleeve 
House, Seend, is the writer of the Songs in “ Savage and other Songs,” 
illustrated by A. Wilde Parsons, published by Ed. Everard, Broad St., 
Bristol. 1909. Price 2s. 6d. 

Noticed, Wiltshire Gazette, Nov. 25th, 1909. 


Rev. Douglas Macleane. “Our Island Church,” by Douglas 

Macleane, M.A., sometime Fellow of Pembroke College, Oxford, Proctor 

in Convocation. London. 1909. George Allen and Sons. Qs. 6d. 

pp- 249. A series of twelve essays on the history of the Church. 
Noticed, Salisbury Diocesan Gazette, September, 1909. 


Rev. R. E. Thomas (of Salisbury). Paper on “ Darwinism,” read 
at meeting of the Salisbury Microscopical Society, printed in Salisbury 
Journal, May 15th, 1909. 


Article on ‘‘ Solisbury Hill Camp, near Bath,” with a good description of 
the camp and objects found init. Antiquary, September, November, 
and December, 1909. N. 8. V. 326—331, 419—424, 451—456, with a 
report on a skull from Solisbury Hill by Dr. J. Beddoe, F.R.S., as an 
appendix. 


Nelson Family. By Thomas Nelson. Illustrated. King’s Lynn: Thew 
& Son. 1908.” Demy 4to., pp.68 + xxx.+ 11. 7s. 6d. 


_R. D. Gillman. “Spring Time in Portugal,” a series of articles in 
Wiltshire Advertiser, May 6th, 13th, 27th, June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 
July 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th, and August 19th, 1909. 


‘Rev. P. W. G. Filleul, Rector of Devizes. His first Sermon 
: preached at St. John’s Church. Printed in full, Wiltshire Advertiser, 
September 9th, 1909. 


356 Wiltshire Illustrations and Pictures. 


WILTSHIRE ILLUSTRATIONS AND PICTURES. 


Original Drawings by C. HE. Ponting, F.S.A., exhibited at Royal Academy, 
1909, Nos. 1413, 1566, “Liyte’s Cary, Restoration,” ‘‘ Christ Church, 
Shaw, Wilts.” 

Wilts County Miniature Rifle Association. Prize Meeting at Chippenham. 
Two Cuts. Wiltshire Times, July 24th, 1909. 

West Wilts Unionists’ Féte at Trowbridge. Twocuts. Wiltshire Times, 
July 31st, 1909. 

Group of Artillerymen injured in peplosion at Trowbridge. Wiltshire Times, 
July 24th, 1909. 

Territorials on Salisbury Plain: —Patney, Detraining Artillery; Patney Rest 
Camp, the Canteen; Leaving Patney; Lavington, London Scottish — 
Pipers, and three other photos. Wiltshire Times, August 7th, 1909. 
London Yeomanry near Pond Farm, Artillery, &c. Three cuts. Wiltshire 
Times, August 14th, 1909. : 

Salisbury. the Choir House in the Close. A number of photographic illus- 
trations and measured drawings, in The Architectural Review, Oct., 1908. 


Roundway. Plan of proposed new Golf Links on Roundway Hill, near 
Devizes; and five process cuts of Yeomanry in training on Salicoua 
Plain. Wiltshire Advertiser, June 8rd, 1909. 

(Wishford Oak Apple Day). “The Old Ladies with wood from Grovely.” 
Salisbury Times, June 4th, 1909. 

‘“ Tidworth, Officers’ Quarters,” and three photos of Troops at Church Parade. 
Wiltshire Times, June 19th, 1909. 

Longleat (the Front), the Hall, and the Saloon, The Prince and Princess 
passing through Warminster, four good photos in Wiltshire Times, 
June 26th, 1909, with an account of the visit of the Prince and Princess 
of Wales to Longleat, on June 21st. 

Ramsbury Church. Tower Screen proposed to be erected as a memorial of 
the one thousandth anniversary of the consecration of the first Bishop of 
Ramsbury. Appeal. 

Melksham. New Liberal Club. Wiltshire Times, July 3rd, 1909. 

Avebury. Blackbird’s nest in chalk silting of ditch, with note by H. St. G. 
Gray. The Queen, August 21st, 1909, p. 360. 

Salisbury Cathedral. Brass of Bishop Wyville. The Old Time Parson, by 
P. H. Ditchfield, 1908, p. 44. 

The ‘Robber Stones”’ at Gore Cross and Chitterne Down. Good Photos, 
with short account of the death of Benjamin Colclough on Chitterne 
Down when being pursued after robbing Mr. Dean, of Imber, Oct. 31st, 
1839. Wiltshire Times, Sept., 25th, 1909. 

Christchurch, Shaw. Drawing by C. &. Ponting, F.S.A., exhibited at Royal 
Academy, 1909. 

Chippenham. The Old Town Hall. With letterpress account of it. Wilt- 
shire Times, Nov. 20th, 1909, 


Wiltshire Portraits. 357 


WILTSHIRE PORTRAITS. 


Mr. and Mrs. Levi Linzey, Mr. and Mrs. EH. Chapman, of Hilperton and 
4 Trowbridge, John W. Hall, of Warminster, died May 26th, 1909. 
fe Wiltshire Times, June 5th, 1909. 

-F. V. Monk, of Salisbury, winner of the Marathon Race, with notice of his 

3 career. Salisbury Times, June 4th, 1909. 

“Lady Dickson-Poynder. The Lady’s Realm, June, p. 156; Tatler, July 

i 21st, 1909. 
The Countess of Pembroke. Good portrait. Ladies’ Field, June 26th, 1909. 

~Marchioness of Ripon. Tatler, July 21st, 1909. 

~Miss Henrietta Madeleine Clutterbuck (Mrs. Christian) and Mr. Bertram 

_ Christian. Wiltshire Times, August 28th, 1909. 

“The County Cricket Team. Wiltshire Times, Sept. 4th, 1909. 

"Rt. Hon. W.H. Long. Wiltshire Times, Sept. 18, 1909. 

"George Herbert. Reproduction of the engraved portrait in the 1674 edition 

~ of “The Temple,” in The Old Vime Parson, by P. H. Ditchfield, 1908, 

p. 114. 
Robert Chaloner Critchley Long. Wiltshire Times, Oct. 2nd, 1909. 
“Miss Mary Hope Letitia Clutterbuck, d. of Mr. E. H. Clutterbuck, of Harden- 
_ hnish, and Capt. Ronald Henry Greig, D.S.O., Royal Engineers, s. of 
Lt.-Col. B. R. Greig, formerly of Chippenham. Weltshire Times, Oct. 
[ 16th, 1909. 
‘Mr. and Mrs. Isaac J. Watkins, of Dilton Marsh. Wiltshire Times, Oct. 
28rd, 1909. 

‘Rey. CO. G. Hutchinson, minister of Emmanuel Baptist Chapel, Trowbridge. 
Wilishire Times, Nov. 6th, 1909. 

Charles Bathurst, Unionist candidate for South Wilts. Salisbury Journal, 
Oct. 30th, 1909. 

| Wiltshire Mayors. W. Croft (Chippenham); W. H. Lawson (Swindon); 

ie. H. H. Henley (Calne); F. Shepherd (Salisbury); EH. J. Hill (Marl- 
borough); G. Bell (Wilton); J. Moore (Malmesbury). Wiltshire 
Times, Nov. 18th, 1909. 

Miss Chinty Lockwood (Mrs. Chandos de Paravicini) d: of W. R. P. Lockwood, 
of Cottles House, Atworth. Full-page portrait. Country Life, Nov. 18th ; 
Ladies’ Field, Nov. 27th, 1909. 

Arthur Cecil Tyrrell Beck, Liberal candidate for North-West Wilts. Wiltshire 

Times, Dec. 4th, 1909. 

| ReHill, of Devizes. Portrait with obit. notice. Wiltshire Advertiser, May 

27th, 1909. 


308 Additions to Musewm and Lnbrary. 


ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM AND LIBRARY. 


Museum. 
Presented by Rev. EK. H. Gopparp: Flint Arrowhead from Clyffe Pypard. } 
a » Mr. BH. Lil. Gwitum: Large Medieval Earthenware Water } 
Pot found in the Sewage Works at St. Margaret’s Mead, | 


Marlborough. 
r » Rev. H.G. O. Kenpatn: Six Fragments of broken ground 
Flint Celts from Windmill Hill, Avebury. 
ss ,» Messrs. W. Hauss, C. D. HecinsorHom, W. F. TRuMpPER, and | 
H. Cook: Specimens of Wiltshire Lepidoptera. 
- » Mr. W. F. Trumere: Wiltshire Eggs. 
a » Mr. Gites Cuivers: A Gauffering Iron complete. 
Deposited on loan by Mr. J. W. Kinastonn: White Tailed Hagle killed ab 
Marden, 1909. 
Library. 
Presented by The Hart or Pemproxe: “Survey of the Lands of William,| 
First Earl Pembroke. ‘Transcribed from the Vellum Rolls) 
in the possession of the Harl of Pembroke and Montgomery 
with an introduction by the transcriber, C. R. Straton,| 
F.R.C.S., F.H.S., and a preface by the Earl of Pembroke and} 
Montgomery. Oxford : printed privately for presentation to) 
the members of the Roxburgh Club, 1909.” 2 vols. 
PH » The Rev. C.S. Ruppte: List of and Monthly Pay List of the 
Durrington Volunteers 1798, 1799. Estate Sale Catalogue 
and other papers. 
4 ,, The author, A. G. Brapuey: ‘‘ Wiltshire’ in the “ Cambrid’ g 
County Geographies ”’ series, 1909. 
5 , Brv. W. S. Sykes: MS. Notes on the History of-the Parish of | 
Wilcot. MS. extracts from the Day Book of S. Beaven, of 
Semington, 1778. 
Fi » Me. A. Bowxer: “ King Alfred Millenary, 1902.” 
+) » Me. H. EB. Mepuicott: Two illustrated Sale Particulars. 
f , he author, A. ScHomprere: ‘‘Some Notes on the Stokes 
Family,” 1909. 
* 5, Mr. J. BE. P. Fatconsr: Drawing of flint implements. 
Rs ,, Canon Cur. WorpswortH : Photograph of document appro- 
priating seats in Corsley Church. 
53 ,. The author, Miss M. F. Daviss: ‘ Life in an English village, 
an Economic and Historical Survey of the Parish of Corsley, 
in Wiltshire, 1909.” . 
The Proprietor of the Wiltshire Times: The Paper for 1909. 
Mr. E. O. P. Bouverte: Wiltshire Advertiser for 1909. 
Rev. C. V. Gopparp; Salisbury Journal for 1909. 


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feeeORT OF/ THE COMMITTEE 


ON 


ANCIENT EARTHWORKS AND 
BeeerOKTIFIED ENCLOSURES, 


Prepared for presentation to the Congress of 
Archeological Societies, July 7th, 1909. 


COMMITTEE. 


Lord BatcarrEs, M.P., F.S.A. (Chairman). 


Mr. A. Haprian Atucrort,M.A. | Mr. W. H.St. Joun Hope, M.A. 
_ Mr. W. J. Anprew, F.S.A. Mr. H. Laver, F.S.A. 
Col. F. W. T. ATTREE, F.S.A. Mr. C. Lynam, F.S.A. 
Mr. C. H. BoTHaMLey, F.I.C. Mr. D. H. MontTGomeErIiE. 
mer. J. G. N. Curr. Mr. C. H. Reap, LL.D., P.S.A. 
_ Mr. E. S. Cosson, C.E., F.G.S. | Mr. J. Horace Rounp, LL.D. 
Mr. S. DENIson. Col. O. E. Ruck, F.S.A.Scot. 
Mr. WILLOUGHBY GARDNER. Mr. W. M. Tapp, LL.D., F.S.A. 
_ Mr. A. R. Gopparp, B.A. President B.C. A. WINDLE, F.R.S. 
Professor F. HAVERFIELD, M.A.,, 
S.A. 


Mr. A. G. Cuater, Hon. Sec. 
(Address : 41, Porchester Square, London, W.) 


Tue Committee is able to report a steady growth of interest in ancient 
fortifications, as shown by measures taken for the preservation, explora- 
tion and recording of these remains. It has to be noticed, however, 
that many large areas (such as Buckinghamshire, Norfolk and Surrey, 
to name only three counties), are still comparatively neglected ; and it 
will not be out of place to insist once more on the value of local effort 
in the systematic recording of these relics, as the first step towards their 
preservation and investigation. 


A Royal Commission on Welsh Monuments was appointed in 
August, 1908, and has been for several months engaged on its inventory. 


In October, 1908, the Government appointed a Royal Commission 
to make an inventory of the Ancient and Historical Monuments of 
England, and to specify those which seem most worthy of preservation. 
A Sub-Commission to deal with earthworks and pre-Roman remains has 
been constituted as follows: Lord Balcarres (Chairman), Sir H. H. 
Howorth, Professor Haverfield, Mr. J. G. N. Clift, with Mr. William 
Page and Mr. A. G. Chater as Assistant Commissioners. Mr. D. H. 
Montgomerie is assisting the Commission as investigator of earthworks. 


The county of Hertford is now being surveyed, and other counties 
will follow in turn. 


It will be seen that the Sub-Commission is closely associated with 
the Earthworks Committee of the Congress, and in view of this fact 
is suggested that the county archeological societies might render 
valuable assistance to the Royal Commission by collecting information 
and preparing schedules (especially in those counties that have not vet 
peen dealt with in the Victoria County History), which would supple- 
ment and correct the Ordnance Survey and serve as a basis for the 
schedules of the Royal Commission. 


It is gratifying to announce that the Hampshire Field Club has 
already reported that a schedule of the earthworks of the county is 
being prepared by one of its members, Dr. J. P. Williams-Freeman, and 
that a preliminary list of the earthworks of Cheshire has been furnished 
by Mr. William Harrison (see Bibliography). The Committee is also 


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informed that Mr. Percy Farrer, of Durrington, Wilts., has under- 
_ taken to schedule the earthworks of a part of Wiltshire, including 
Salisbury Plain. 


It is hoped that these examples may be widely followed, and that 
the appointment of the Royal Commission may serve to stimulate the 
work of recording for which this Committee was originally constituted. 


‘The officers in charge of the revision of the Ordnance Survey on the 
scale of 25 inches to the mile have agreed to keep the Committee 
‘informed of the position of their field parties, in order that any earth- 
works hitherto omitted or insufficiently shown may be made good in the 
"next revision. This information will be forwarded to the Secretaries of 
‘the local societies concerned, and the Committee trusts that advantage 
will be taken of this practical arrangement for mutual assistance 
between the Ordnance Survey and the Archzological Societies. 


The Committee is now in correspondence with the Commission 
Wétude des Enceintes préhistoriques et Fortifications anhistoriques, a 
development of the Société Préhistorique de France which during the 
last three years has collected a great quantity of material for an 
inventory of the ancient fortifications of France. We take this oppor- 
_ tunity of mentioning that the President of the French Committee, 
Dr. Adrien Guébhard, A.F.M. (4, Rue de l’Abbé de VEpée, Paris), 
_ will be glad to exchange reprints with the authors of any papers relating 
_ to our subject. 

5 _ We have again to thank the Victoria History Syndicate for the 
Presentation of the original plans of earthworks reproduced in the 
Volumes of the History. 


j 4 PRESERVATION.—The transfer of Maiden Castle, Dorset, to 
“the guardianship of H.M. Office of Works has now been completed, 


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“and it is understood that steps will be taken to check the destruction of 


Thetford Castle Meadow and Hill, Norfolk, have been leased by 
Thetford Corporation for ninety-nine years, and the site was formally 
opened as a public park on September 5th, 1908, by Lady William 
Cecil, the lessor. 

* Stokeleigh Camp, on the Somerset side of the Avon gorge, has, 
through the generosity of Mr. G, A. Wills, been saved from destruction, 


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and secured to the public. Besides purchasing the camp and the 
surrounding woods, Mr. Wills has provided a fund for the maintenance 
of the site in its present natural state; and it is understood that the 
property will be vested in the National Trust for Places of Historic 
Interest or Natural Beauty. 


White Barrow, near Tilshead, Wilts., one of the chief long barrows 
of the county, has been acquired by the National Trust, the owner of 
the property, Mrs. Cunnington, of Devizes, herself contributing part of 
the purchase price, and the remainder having been raised by subscrip- 
tion. Mrs. Cunnington reserves to herself and her husband the right to 
excavate the barrow. 


Mr. Claude E. S. Bishop, of Norton Priory, near Chichester, has 
recently purchased the remains of an earthwork adjoining the old church 
at Selsea with a view to its preservation. 


The Essex County Council has voted a sum of money for the pur- 
pose of restoring the old landmarks of Epping Forest. 


Pendinas Camp, Cardiganshire, has been protected by the owners 
and by the Corporation of Aberystwyth, certain public paths to the 
summit having been wired off. 


DESTRUCTION.—Many instances have been noticed of the 
mutilation of ramparts and ditches through the utilization of ancient 
earthworks in the laying out of golf courses. This practice is evidently 
on the increase, and the Committee would urge archeologists and all 
who recognize the importance of these relics to use their influence 
whenever possible to prevent such destruction, which is doubtless due 
in most cases to ignorance of the scientific value and historical interest — 
of the remains. 


BUCKINGHAMSHIRE.—PRINCE’S RISBOROUGH.—A small portion of 
the reputed site of the Black Prince’s palace has been added to the 
churchyard adjoining, and the moat on that side has been filled in. 


CARNARVONSHIRE.—PENMAENMAWR.—Mr. Willoughby Gardner 
reports that quarrying has recently extended considerably in the direction 
of this hill fortress, and that blast holes have actually been drilled 
beneath the north wall of the stronghold. He reported the matter to 
the Royal Commission on Welsh Monuments, and two of the 
Commissioners have been to view the site. It is feared, however, that 


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the remains cannot easily be saved, the Quarry Company having been 
granted a lease of the mountain by the Commissioners of Woods and 
Forests. 


Conway Mountain. —Mr. Gardner reports that the walls 
of the hill fortress here were sadly mutilated last year by Territorials 
entrenching themselves behind them during manceuvres. This was 
brought to the notice of the Conway Town Council by the Llandudno 
Field Club, the Nant Conwy Antiquarian Society and the Abergele 
Antiquarian Society acting in concert, and the Council at once 
instructed their surveyor to erect notice boards around the site, putting 
it “out of bounds” for troops. 


DEVONSHIRE.—A cairn a few yards south of the high road on 
Wigford Down, Meavy, and some hut circles near Petertavy have been 
destroyed by road menders. A complaint has been lodged with the 
Tavistock District Council by the Devonshire Association. 


HERTFORDSHIRE.—Mr. W. B. Gerish writes that the tumulus at 
Metley Hill, Wallington, has been levelled comparatively recently, and 
a large moated site near Shingle Hall, Sawbridgeworth, has been 
levelled and the moat filled in. 


SuUFFOLK.—BuNncay CasTLE.—Mr. W. A. Dutt writes that portions 
of the rampart that enclosed the base court have been damaged in 
enlarging the Town Yard, where road metal is stored, but so far as can 
be ascertained nothing further in that direction is likely to be done. 
The Castle ruins, chiefly standing on a walled mound, were sold some 
ears ago by the Duke of Norfolk, but it is understood that they have 
since been repurchased by him. 


_ EXPLORATION.—Camerivcesnire.—The line of the Roman 
‘oad between Cambridge and Barton was cut through by the Cambridge 
tiquarian Society and plans made of the cutting. 


The site of a levelled tumulus at Barton was excavated by the same 
Society, and last year the Rev. F. G. Walker examined two tumuli of 
he Roman period at the same place. 


_ CarMARTHENSHIRE.—The Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society has 
excavated a tumulus of the middle or late Bronze Age on Cadno 
Mountain, near Pendine. (See Bibliography— Ward.) 


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The same Society has investigated the site of the Roman 
settlement at Dolaucothy. (See Bibliography—Haverjield.) 


CHESHIRE.—The south-east angle of the Roman defences of 
Chester was examined last year by the Liverpool Committee for 
Research in Wales and the Marches. (See Ze Times, Jan. 8th, 1909.) 


DorseT.—MaumMBuRY RING, DORCHESTER.—Excavations were 
carried out here in September, 1908, by a committee of the British 
Archeological Association and the Dorset Field Club, the work being 
under the superintendence of Mr. H. St. George Gray. Interesting 
details were revealed inside the entrance, and the floor of the arena 
was uncovered at several points. A cutting in the western bank 
resulted in the discovery at the foot of the bank of a shaft 30 feet 
deep, containing prehistoric relics. It is proposed to continue the 
work in the early autumn. (See Bibliography—Gvay.) 


HeEMSWoRTH, NEAR WIMBORNE.—The Roman villa has — 


been excavated under the supervision of the Rev. G. H. Engleheart, 


F.S.A., and Mr. H. Le Jeune. 


EssEx.—ReEpD H1Lis.—The excavations carried out by the Red 
Hills Committee during the autumn of 1908 dealt with sites in the — 
parish of Goldhanger. (See Bibliography— Reader.) 


HamPpsHIRE.—SILCHFSTER.—Work in 1908 extended from May to — 
December, under the supervision of Mr. Mill Stephenson, F.S.A. With — 
last year’s excavations was completed the systematic exploration of the 
whole of the too acres enclosed by the town wall. The remains of the 
east gate (first uncovered in 1872) were again laid bare and compared 
with those of the west gate, examined in 1890; the two gates are of — 
similar plan and of the same date. Investigations are now being carried — 
out to ascertain the exact nature and date of the outer defences, and a 
series of cuttings will be made through the encircling ditches. 


BoURNEMOUTH.—Some barrows have been opened in the ~ 
Talbot Woods, under the supervision of Mr. W. de C. Prideaux, of 
Weymouth. 


HEREFORDSHIRE.—Some trenches have been cut by the Woolhope 
Naturalists’ Field Club on the site of the Roman station of Magni, near 
Hereford, and the Roman road near Abbeydore station has been 
further investigated by the same Society. 


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LANCASHIRE.—In April, 1909, an interment circle on Banniside, 
_ Coniston, was excavated by Mr. W. G. Collingwood, F.S.A. A report 
_ will be printed in the next volume of the Transactions of the Cumberland 
_and Westmorland Archeological Society. 


Lonpon.—In the spring of this year the Society of Antiquaries 
conducted an excavation on the site of Christ’s Hospital, under the 
direction of Mr. Philip Norman, LL.D., and Mr. Francis W. Reader, 
with the object of finding remains of the angle bastion of the City 
Wall, where the latter after running due west turned southwards in the 
direction of Newgate. A considerable portion of the north side of the 
" bastion was uncovered, together with a piece of the City Wall. The 
_ latter showed Roman masonry of the same character as in other parts 
of the wall that have been examined; and the bastion proved to be 
of later date than the wall itself. This was also a feature of the 
undoubtedly Roman bastion found under the vestry of All Hallows, 
_ London Wall. Signs of an external ditch were looked for, but the 
” indications were those of a running stream at the foot of the wall. 


MONMOUTHSHIRE.—CAERWENT.— Excavations were resumed in 
_ June, 1908, and continued till October. The chief discovery of the 
"year was an interesting temple to the east of the Forum, of which the 
_ ground-plan is nearly perfect. A whole block of houses and shops 
situated to the east of the Forum and on the north side of the high 
_ road was excavated. Operations this year are being continued further 
north, near the Amphitheatre. 


CAERLEON.—The Liverpool Committee for Research in 
. Wales and the Marches has been conducting excavations on the site 
of this legionary fortress, in co-operation with the Caerleon and 
Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association. The southern angle of the 
defences has been examined, and very interesting results are being 
obtained from the excavation of the amphitheatre, known as “King 
= thur’s Round Table.” A preliminary account of the work is given 
‘in The Times, July 9, 1909. 


_ Montcomerysuire.—-Carersws.—The Liverpool Committee for 
Research in Wales is excavating this Roman fort, under the direction of 

Professor R. C. Bosanquet, F.S.A., and in conjunction with the 
_ Powysland Club. The defences consisted of a clay rampart faced with 


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stone. A short notice of the work will be found in Zhe Times, July 9, 
1909. It is expected that in a short time the same Committee will 
explore the camp at Cefn Caer, six miles from Aberdovey. 


NorFOLK.—BURGH-NEXT-AYLSHAM.—Excavations were carried out 
last year by Mr. Walter Rye on the moated site of the Old Hall. (See 
Bibliography — Clarke.) 


NORTHUMBERLAND.—CORBRIDGE. — The excavations on the site of 
Corstopitum were resumed in July last and continued till October, under 
the supervision of Mr. R. H. Forster. The buildings uncovered 
included two large granaries, and part of a structure of great extent and 
evident importance, much of which lay outside the area reserved for 
excavation last year. The most important find of the year was a hoard — 
of 48 gold coins in splendid condition. (See Bibliography —vxowdles 
and Sorster.) 


SOMERSET.— Mrare.—Trial explorations were conducted at the © 
Lake Village last year by Messrs. Arthur Bulleid and H. St. George i 
Gray (see Bibliography). It is expected that a good deal of work will 
take place on this site next season. 


— Norton Camp, Near TaunTon.—A cutting was made in — 
July, 1908, in the fosse of this camp by the Somerset Archzological : 
Society, under the direction of Mr. H. St. George Gray. The evidence — 
showed that the camp was constructed during the Bronze Age and 
considerably used during the Romano-British period. (See Bibliography 
— Gray.) 


Lanspown.—In May last explorations of two barrows on 
the north-east slope of Lansdown were carried out by Mr. Thos. S. Bush. 


CHARTERHOUSE-ON-MENDIP. — In connection with the 
Somersetshire Archzeological Society’s Wells meeting in July, Mr. H. 
St. George Gray has been conducting excavations on the site of what 
appears to be a small amphitheatre near the Roman lead mines, but the 
work had to be temporarily abandoned on account of bad weather. 
Roman construction of the earthwork is proved, and Mr. Gray has made 
a plan of the area with 6-inch contours. 


SurRREY.—LeEIGH HiL_t, CopHam.—The excavations mentioned in 
last year’s report have now been concluded. (See Bibliography—Smzth.) 


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SussEx.—The Brighton and Hove Archzological Club has under- 
_ ‘taken trial excavations on the three sites mentioned below, under the 
direction of its honorary secretary, Mr. Herbert S. Toms. 


BototpH MounpDs, NEAR BRAMBER.—A_ preliminary 
exploration produced no remains earlier than the medizval period. A 
‘further examination is contemplated. 


HOo.iincpury Camp.—Trial holes sunk in the fosse of 
this camp determined the position of the original entrances. 


THE GRAVES OF THE DEVIL AND HIS WIFE, OR GIANTS’ 
‘GRaAVES.—A cutting was made in August, 1908, in the rampart and 
ditch of this valley entrenchment on the floor of the Devil’s Dyke 
combe. The question of date has still to be settled. 


WESTMORLAND.—EWE CLOSE, CRosBy RAVENSWORTH.—Further 
explorations of this Romano-British settlement were carried out in 
_ September last by the Cumberland and Westmorland Archeological 
Society, under the supervision of Mr. W. G. Collingwood, F.S.A. (See 
Bibliography— Collingwood.) 


WILTSHIRE.—KNaApP Hitt, ALTON Priors.—Excavations of this 
camp were begun last year by Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Cunnington, and 
resumed this year. Some notes on the results have already appeared 
(see Bibliography —Cunnington), and a fuller report is promised. 


AvEeBURY.— The excavations of the British Association were 
‘resumed in April under the direction of Mr. H. St. George Gray, and have 
established the fact that an entrance causeway of solid chalk existed on 
| the south side of the enclosure. An account of this year’s work appeared 
| in Zhe Times, May 21 and June 3, 1909, and it is hoped to resume 
operations next spring. 


YORKSHIRE.—ELSLACK, NEAR SkKIPTON.—The Yorkshire Archzo- 
logical Society is carrying out excavations at Burwen Castle, the site of 
~a Roman fort of about 54 acres, under the direction of Mr. Thomas 
_ May, F.S.A.Scot., who succeeded Mr. F. Gerald Simpson. The position 
of the stone walls of the fort has been determined, and the remains of an 
! “earlier fortification with a clay rampart, directly in rear of the later stone 
_ wall, have been clearly made out. One of the gateways of the earlier 
' "rampart, constructed of wood, is now (June) in course of excavation, 


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and several of the stumps where the ramparts abut on the gateway 
have been discovered zz situ. The finds of pottery and coins extend 
from the end of the first to the late fourth century. The thanks of — 
archeologists are due to Mr. George Lane Fox, M.P., the owner of the 
site, who has offered every facility for its exploration. 


CasTLESHAW.—Further excavations on the site of this 
Roman camp took place last year. Their resumption this year has 
been hindered owing to the Oldham Corporation having scheduled the 
site in a Water Bill. It is hoped that the work so successfully begun 
by Mr. S. Andrew and Major W. Lees may be soon resumed and 
carried to a conclusion. Meanwhile the site appears to be suffering 
from neglect. 


Two tumuli at Reighton, near Speeton, have been opened by Mr. T. ‘ 
Sheppard, of the Hull Municipal Museum, but the results have not yet — 
been published. p 


Aitcy Hirt, Ripon.—Digging operations were conducted _ 
here in June by Mr. McCall, editor of the Yorkshire Archzeological 

Journal, and some students of the Bishop’s Clergy College. The soil : 
is believed to be full of human bones buried promiscuously ; but on the — 
north-east shoulder of the mound four or five entire skeletons were — 
found near the surface, and appear to represent battle-burials. ; 


BIBLIOGRAPHY .—Since the last report was issued chapters — 
on earthworks have been published in the following volumes of the — 
Victoria County History 


BUCKINGHAMSHIRE (Vol. II.) By George Clinch. 


HEREFORDSHIRE (Vol. I.) ... Compiled by the late 
I. Chalkley Gould, 
principally from plans 
and notes by the Rey. 
E, A. Downman. 


Offa’s Dike in Hereford- 
shire, by James G, 
Wood. 


RUTLAND (Vol. I.) cae ... By Reginald A. Smith. 


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Amongst other literary matter bearing on the subject of earthworks 

may be noticed: 

Allcroft (A. Hadrian).—“ Earthwork of England: Prehistoric, 
Roman, Saxon, Danish, Norman and Medieval.” 
(Macmillan, 1908.) A complete text-book of the subject, 
illustrated with 225 plans, etc. 


Andrew (W. J.).—‘“‘ The Stone Circles of Derbyshire.” (In 
** Memorials of Old Derbyshire,” Bemrose and Sons.) 


Bulleid (Arthur) and Gray (H. St. George). ‘‘ The Lake Village 
at Meare, 1908.” (Brit. Assoc. Report, 1908.) 


Bush (T. S.).—Report on Explorations on Lansdown, May, 
June and September, 1908. 


Bushell (Rev. W. Done).—“ The Stone Circles of Pembroke- 
shire.” (Archzologia Cambrensis, 6th Ser., Vol. IX, 
Part 2.) 


Capper (Col. J. E.).—Two Photographs of Stonehenge from a 
War Balloon. (Archeologia, Vol. LX, Pl. 69 and 70.) 


Clarke (W. G.).—“ Thetford Castle Hill.” (Norfolk Archeology, 
Vol. XVI.) 


——— ‘Some Recent Finds in Norfolk.” Contains a section 
on the discoveries at Burgh-next-Aylsham. (Norfolk 
Antig. Misc., N.S., Vol. I, Part 3.) 


——— “Norfolk in Prehistoric Times.” Contains notes on 
dykes and other earthworks. (Antiquary, Vol. XLV, 
1909.) . 

“ An Old-Time Picture of the Fens.” With note on an 


alleged Roman camp in the Fens. (Antiquary, 
Vol. XLV, 1909.) 


Clinch (George).—‘“‘ Suggestions for a Scheme of Classification 

of the Megalithic and Analogous Remains of Great 
Britain and Ireland.” (Annals of Archzology and 
a Anthropology, Vol. II, No. 1.) 


Cocks (A. H.).—‘‘ Prehistoric Pit-dwellings at Ellesborough.” 
(Records of Bucks., Vol. IX, 1908.) 


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Collingwood (‘V. G.).—“‘ Report on further Exploration of the © 
Romano-British Settlement at Ewe Close, Crosby Ravens- 
worth, Westmorland.” (Trans. Cumb. and Westm. A. and 
A. Soc., N.S., Vol. IX.) . 


Cunnington (Mrs. M. E.).—“ Ona Remarkable Feature in the 
Entrenchments of Knap Hill Camp, Wilts.” (Man, 
1909, No. 28.) 


“Notes on a Barrow of the Bronze Age at Oliver's 
Camp.” (The Reliquary, Vol. XIV, 1908.) 


-—_— “Notes on a Late-Celtic Rubbish Heap, near Qare, 
Wilts.” (Wilts. Arch. Magazine, Vol. XXXVI.) 4 


Curwen (J. F.).—“ Brough Castle.” (Trans. Cumb. and Westm. 4 
A. and A. Soc., N.S., Vol. IX.) 


Dutt (W. A.).—‘“‘Some Recent Discoveries at Burgh Castle.” 
(Antiquary, Vol. XLV, 1909.) ¥ 


Forster (R. H.), and others.—‘‘Corstopitum : Report of the 
Excavations in 1907.” (Archzol. Atliana, 3rd Ser, 
Vol. IV.) a 


Fryer (J. C. F.), and Keynes (G. L.).—“A Late Roma 
Settlement near Smersham.” (Proc. Cambridge Ant. 
Soc., Vol. XI, Part 3.) 


Graham (T. H. B.).—“ Six Extinct Cumberland Castles.” Has 
notices of earthworks now or formerly existing at Castle 
Hewin, Liddel Mote and Dunwalloght Castle. (Trans. 
Cumb. & Westm. A. & A. Soc., N.S., Vol. TX.) 


Gray (H. St. George)—Report on the Avebury Excavations, 
1908. (Brit. Assoc. Report, 1908). 


- Interim Report on the Excavations at Maumbury Rings. 
Dorchester, 1908. (Proc. Dorset Field Club, Vol. XXIX 
Also issued separately.) 


— ‘On the Stone Circles of East Cornwall.” With five 
scale plans and eight other illustrations. (Archeeologia, 
Vol. LXI.) 


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Gray (H. St. George).— “‘ Excavations at Norton Camp, near 
Taunton, 1908.” (Proc. Som. Arch. & N. H. Soc., Vol. 
LIV.) 


Hamnett (R.).—“ Excavations at the Roman Camp of Melandra, 
1906-7.” (Journ. Derbysh, Arch. & N. H. Soc., Vol. XXX.) 


Harrison (William).—‘‘ The Defensive Earthworks and Fortified 
Enclosures of Cheshire.” (Trans. Lancs. & Chesh. Ant. 
Soc., Vol. XXV.) 


Haverfield (F.).—“ Roman Dolaucothy.” (Trans. Carmarthensh. 
Ant. Soc., Vol. V.) 


Hill (Rev. A. Du Boulay).—‘‘The Saxon Boundaries of 
? Downton, Wilts.” (Wilts. Arch. Mag., Vol. XXXVI.) 


Hill (Rev. E.).—“ The Warbanks at Cockfield.” (Proc. Suffolk 
Inst. of Archeology, Vol. XIII, Part 2.) 


Hope (W. H. St. John).—‘Excavations on the Site of the 
Roman City at Silchester in 1907.” (Archeologia, Vol. 
LXI.) 


“The Castle of Ludlow.” (Archzologia, Vol. LXI.) 


Hughes (T. McK.).—‘“ A Section in the Alluvium of Melbourn, 
Cambs.” (Proc. Cambr. Ant. Soc., Vol. XI, Part 3.) 


— “Ancient Trenches and Interments near Shepreth, 
Cambs.” (Proc. Cambr. Ant. Soc., Vol. XI, Part 3.) 


Keynes (G. L.)., and White (H. G. Evelyn).—‘“‘Excavations at 
Earith Bulwarks.” (Proc. Cambr. Ant. Soc., Vol. XII.) 


Killick (H. ae Thetford Castle.” (Norf. Ant. Misc., N.S., 
Vol. I, Part 3.) 


Knowles (W. H.), and Forster (R. H.).—‘‘ The Corbridge 
Excavations, 1908.” (Arch. Journ., Vol. LXVI.) 


Laver (Henry).—‘‘A Survey of Gryme’s Dyke and the other 
Earthworks on Lexden Heath.” (Trans. Essex Arch. 
Soc., Vol. XI, Part 1.) 


Lowerison (Bellerby).— “The Sites of Three Danish Camps, and 
an Anglian Burying Ground in East Anglia.” (Saga 


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Book of the Viking Club; Vol. VI, Part I.) The three 
camps for which the writer claims Danish origin are those 
at Holkham, Warham, and South Creake, Norfolk. 


MacRitchie (David).—‘‘ The Kewach’s Castle.” (Antiquary, 
Vol. XLIV, 1908.) 


March (H. Colley).—“ The Ritual of Barrows and Circles.” ~ 
(Proc. Dorset Field Club, Vol. XXIX.) 


Orpen (G. H.).—‘ Motes and Norman Castles in Co. Louth.” 
(Journ. Roy. Soc. Ant. Irel., Vol. XXXVIII.) 


Pryce (T. Davies). — ‘‘ Oldox or Hodox Camp, Oxton.” (Trans. ; 
Thoroton Soc., Vol. XII.) 


Pryce (T. Davies), and Dobson (F. W.).—‘‘ An Ancient Village 
Site: Whimpton, Notts.” (Trans. Thoroton Soc., 
Vol. XI.) 


Reader (F. W.).—Report of the Red Hills Exploration Com-~ 
mittee, 1906-7. (With Introductory Note by Horace ~ 
Wilmer, Hon. Sec. of the Committee.) (Proc. Soc. Ant. | 
Lond., 2 Ser., XXII, 164. Also issued separately.) é 


Rye (Walter).—“‘ Earthworks at Mousehold Heath.” (Notes on + 
earthworks formerly existing.) (Norfolk Archzology, — 
Vol. XVI.) 
Salzmann (L. .F.).— Excavations at Pevensey, 1906-7.” 
Sussex Arch. Collections, Vol. LI.) 


‘“‘Excavations on the site of the Roman Fortress at 
Pevensey, 1907-8.” (Arch. Journ., Vol. LXV.) 
Sheppard (T.).—‘ Prehistoric Relics from Middleton.” Refers 
to tumuli at Middleton on the Wolds. (Hull Museum 
Publications, No. 55, Sept. 1908, with plate.) 


Smith (Reginald A.).—‘‘ Romano-British Remains at Cobham.” — 
(Surrey Arch. Collections, Vol. XX1.) 


Stapleton (Philip).—‘‘ Explorations of Moel-y-Gaer, Bodfari.” 
(Archzeologia Cambrensis, 6th Ser., Vol IX. Part 2.) 


Tench (E. J.) ‘Norwich Castle Mound.” (Norfolk Arch. 
Vol. XVIL) 


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Walker (Rev. F. G.).—Report on the Excavations at Barton. 
(Proc. Cambr. Ant. Soc., Vol. XII.) 


Ward (John).—“ Excavations of a Tumulus on Cadno Mountain, 
near Pendine.” (Trans. Carmarthensh, Ant. Soc., Vol. V.) 


Westropp (T. J.)—‘‘Types of the Ring-Forts remaining in 
Eastern Clare.” (The Newmarket Group.) (Proc. Roy. 
Irish Academy, Vol. XX VII, Section C.) 


——— “Promontory Forts in the ‘Irrus,’ Co. Clare.” (Journ. 
Royal Soc, Ant. Irel., Vol, XX XVIII.) 


— “Ring-Forts in the Barony of Moyarta, Co. Clare, 
and their Legends.” (Journ. Roy. Soc. Ant. Irel., Vol. 
XXXVIII.) 


Wooler (Edward).—“The Catrail” (concluded). (Antiquary, 
Vol. XLIV, 1908.) 


Yorke (Rev. A, C.).— The Round Moat at Fowlmere.” (Proc. 
Cambr. Ant. Soc., Vol. XII, Part 1.) 


The Scheme of Classification issued in 1903 and the Appendixes 
“of 1904 and 1905 being out of print, the Committee has revised the 
whole for early reissue with an entirely new set of plans. 


To meet the cost of reissue a special fund has been raised to which 


in the autumn, and copies will be obtainable from the Secretary at 3d. 
‘each, post free. Societies may obtain the Scheme in quantities of fifty 
| opies and upwards, at a reduced rate. 


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CLASSIFICATION. 


The classification of defensive works recommended by the Committee 
now stands as follows :— 


A. Fortresses partly inaccessible by reason of precipices, 
cliffs, or water, defended in part only by artificial works. — 


B. Fortresses on hill-tops with artificial defences, following the 


natural line of the hill. 


Or, though usually on high ground,.less dependent on 
natural slopes for protection. 


c. Rectangular or other enclosures of simple plan (including 
all forts and towns of the Romano-British period). 


p. Forts consisting only of a mount with encircling moat or 
fosse. 


E. Fortified mounts, wholly or partly artificial, with remains 
of an attached court or bailey, or showing two or more 
such courts. 


F. Homestead moats, consisting of simple or compound 
enclosures formed into artificial islands by water moats. 


c. Enclosures, mostly rectangular, partaking of ‘the form 
of F, but protected by stronger defensive works, ram- 
parted and fossed, and in some instances provided with 
outworks. 


H. Ancient village sites protected by walls, ramparts or fosses. 


x. Defensive or other works which fall under none of the 
above headings. 


SONGRESS | 
fLrehwological Soriceties 


IN UNION WITH THE 
Society of Antiquaries of London, 
JULY 7TH, 1909. 


The Twentieth Congress of Archzological Societies was held 
on July 7th, at Burlington House ; C. H. Read, Esq.; LL.D., President 
of the Society of Antiquaries, in the Chair. 


The Congress was attended by Delegates from the Sociéty of 
Antiquariés, the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (2), the 
Royal Archzological Institute (2), the British (2) and Cambrian 
Archeological Associations, the British Record, the Folk-lore (2), the 
Huguenot (2) and the Viking Societies, and the Societies for Berk- 
shire (2), Bucks, Cambridge (2), Carmarthenshire (2), Chester and 
North Wales, Cornwall, Cunibernd and Westmorland, Leicestér- 
shire, Notts (Thoroton), Somerset (2), Suffolk, Surrey (2), Sussex (2), 
| Wilts and Yorkshire, Members of the Council of the Earthworks and 
other Committees, and other Delegates who omitted to sign the 
_ Register. 


The Minutes of the last Congress, held on July 8th, 1908, were 
_ read and confirmed. 


The Report of the Council was read and approved, and the State- 

ment of Accounts, audited by Mr. Wm. Minet, F.S.A., was read and 

_ adopted. The thanks of the méeting were given to Mr. Minet for his 
services, and! he was appointed auditor for the ensuing year. 


The following were elected as the Council :— 
| The Officers of the Soc. of Antiquaries. | W. H. St. John Hope, M.A. 
W. Paley Baildon, F.S.A. Henry Laver, F.S.A. 
Lord Balcarres, M.P., F.S.A. Wm. Minet, F.S.A. 
Sir E. W. Brabrook, C.B., F.S.A. Canon Rupert Morris, D.D., F.SvA. 
Rev. P. H. Ditchfield, M.A., F.S.A. | Ralph’ Nevill, F.S.A. ube 
W. Jj. Freer, F.S.A. J. Horace Round, M.A., LL: D. 
G. L. Gomme, F.S.A. J. B. Willis-Bund, M.A., F.S.A. 
Emanuel Green, F.S..A. 


Mr. C. F. Keyser expressed thé regret of the Congréss at the 
retirement of Mr. Ralph Nevill from the office of honorary secrétary 


2. 
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that he had held for fifteen years ; the President bore testimony to the 
ability and discretion shown by Mr. Nevill in the discharge of the 
office, and a cordial vote of thanks was given to him by acclamation. 


Mr. Nevill in thanking the meeting stated that reasons of health 
made him anxious to secure freedom from engagements ; he had 
also always been of opinion that honorary secretaries should not 
continue in office too long, but make way for new men ; he had wished 
to retire some years ago, had he been able to find some one to take up 
the work. Among the subjects that he had himself introduced, or 
been closely associated with, were Parish Registers, Churchyard 
Inscriptions, the Photographic Survey, the Index of Archzeological 
Papers, Calendars of Portraits, Municipal and County Records, and 
the proposals for the termation of Local Record Offices, which, with 
slight modifications, had been adopted by the Royal Commission and 
incorporated in a Bill. He had always endeavoured to arrange that 
the Congress should take up work of various sorts, and should not 
confine itself to one particular branch, and should keep before it as its 
objects, not so much the promotion of pure archzology, as the 
assistance of the work of the local societies that it represented. The 
prospectus of the Congress showed the large amount of important 
work that had been done by it, and of late years the Congress had 
been able to make valuable representations to Government, many of 
which had had effect. The Congress had lost as members some of 
the earlier subscribing societies, but these were of unimportant 
character, and others of importance had joined, so that the Congress 
could now claim to be thoroughly representative. 


Sir Edward Brabrook then, on behalf of the Council, proposed as 
honorary secretary Mr. A. G. Chater, who had shown himself an 
energetic secretary of the Earthworks Committee. Mr. Keyser 
seconded this, and Mr. Chater was elected, and expressed his willing- 
ness to accept the office. Mr. Nevill undertook to conclude the work 
of the present Congress. 


Mr. Fry stated that as there appeared to be no chance of the 
Congress publishing the Bibliographies of printed Calendars that had 
been already prepared, the Commitiee had not taken further active 
steps. He asked thata certain sum should be set apart for the use of 
the Committee, and suggested that if an annual volume of Transactions 
were issued by the Congress it would get over the inconvenience of 
the issue of numerous small pamphlets. Mr. Phillimore supported 
this view, and expressed the opinion that it was not necessary to print 
copies for all members of Societies, but a limited number only. 


Mr. Nevill explained that the method in the past had been to 
devote sums at intervals to different objects, and that he did not think 
the funds sufficient for annual grants. The funds had lately been 
devoted largely to Earthworks Reports, as to which something would 
be said later ; he should like to hear the opinion of the Congress as to 
the manner in which the Bibliographies should be published ; he 
thought they should be completed and kept up to date, but not 
published until a considerable number were ready so as to avoid 


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the inconvenience of small issues. His experience was that it was 
useless to expect secretaries of societies to undertake the great labour 
and expense of the issue of publications to selected members ; the 
issue could be done to all members at little more expense and no 
trouble, as it was made with the annual volume of Transactions or 
with other annual notices. 


Major Freer, F.S.A. (Leicester), said that in his experience the 
Reports were much appreciated by the body of members, and as an 
honorary secretary he confirmed the view as to the impossibility of 
selected issue. 


On the suggestion of the President the question of the best method 
of printing the Bibliographies was referred to the Council, it being 
understood that money should be found for the purpose. 


Mr. Nevill explained that owing to the falling off in the number of 
subscribing societies, and the increase in volume, Messrs. Constable 
had given notice that it was impossible for them to continue the 
publication of the Annual Index of Archzological Papers except at an 
increased rate. He did not think from his experience at the time the 
Congress published the Index that the price could be raised, and 
thought that Messrs. Constable had relied entirely on the subscriptions 
of the societies instead of appealing to a larger public as had been 
contemplated by the Congress. The Congress could have continued 
the publication but for the trouble caused by the desire of libraries 
and individuals to acquire copies. They were willing to pay the 
shilling which had been the charge, but the work of distribution was 
more than an honorary secretary could be expected to undertake. He 
had considered that an energetic publisher should be able to make 
the work pay. 


Mr. Phillimore (Thoroton Soc.) said that he hoped the publicatio 
would in some way be continued ; he considered it most valuable and 
pre-eminently a work for the Congress to undertake, as it summarized 
the work of the societies. 


Major Freer deprecated any increase in the price, but hoped the 
publication would be continued, and Mr. Fry and many other 
delegates expressed the same views. 


Sir Edward Brabrook, Mr. Minet, Mr. Gomme, and Mr. Phillimore 
were appointed a committee to consider what was best to be done. 


Mr. Chater presented the Report ot the Earthworks Commission, 
which proved full of interest, and will be issued separately. The 
original scheme being out of print, a revised scheme embodying the 
various annual Reports had been prepared, and by the help of the 
Society of Antiquaries and other Societies was now ready or issue at 
the price of 3¢. a copy, or on reduced terms for quantities. 


_ Dr. Williams Freeman who was engaged in scheduling the Hamp- 
shire camps gave some information as to this work. Instead of forty 
camps, as shown on the Ordnance Survey, there were seventy or 
eighty. 


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A discussion took place on the cost of the Annual Reports of the 
Earthworks Committee, which absorbed most of the funds at the 
disposal of the Congress. It was agreed that it was most important 
that these admirable Reports should not be curtailed as they had 
proved of the greatest value, and awakened great interest in a new 
department of Archeology. 


My. Nevill asked if delegates thought that Societies would pay 
something for the copies they received ; as 15,000 copies were printed 
even such a small sum as two shillings a hundred would provide a 
great part of the cost, and such a payment would also meet the views 
expressed by Major Freer earlier—that the large societies had an 
undue advantage over the smaller. 


Sir Edward Brabrook thought two shillings too little, but the 
Rey. F. W. Weaver, representing Somerset, with over 800 members, 
thought the charge should be kept as low as possible. Mr. Johnston, 
F.S.A., speaking for Sussex, with over 600 members, said the interest 
in the subject was increasing, and thought his society would pay two 
shillings and sixpence freely, and Mr. Denison, for Yorkshire, with 600 
members, agreed to the charge of two shillings and sixpence, which 
was generally. accepted. 


The President drew attention to the fact that the Royal Commission 

appointed did not reader unnecessary the work of local societies. The 

estruction done was largely the result of ignorance, and could be best 
combated by the spread of information. 


Mr. H. D. Acland (Royal Institution of Cornwall) introduced the 
subject of stone monuments, which especially interested his society. 
He was a member of the newly formed society for the astronomical 
study of these remains, and had had his attention called to the sad 
destruction, that still went on, owing largely to the public ignorance ot 
their importance. The site of what was perhaps the oldest church in 
England—Withian, near St. Ives, founded by Breton missionaries— 
had been sold hy the Ecclesiastical Commissioners toa Nonconformist 
who. refused to. allow any exploration. Menhirs were still removed to 
form gate posts, and numerous stones duly recorded on the Ordnance 
Survey had now disappeared, and stone circles were still destroyed to 
form road metal. 


He advocated the provision of 6 inch Ordnance maps on which the 
existence of all monuments, could be underlined in red ; also that any 
inspector appointed show have power to expend small sums in 
fencing and protecting stomés. 


He said that he had found schoolmasters take the greatest interest 
in the subject, and that by interesting their scholars they had done a 
great deal to. stop. destruction. 


Canon Warren (Suffolk) said that the same conditions prevailed in 
Devonshire, and instanced. a case in which a farmer had deliberately 
destroyed a stone circle because of the number of visitors who, were 
attracted by it. 


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Mr. Major (Somerset) suggested that landlords should put a clause 
in their leases insuring the preservation of such antiquities. 


Mr, P. H. Johnston thought the suggestion to interest school- 
masters most valuable, and the Rev. F. W. Weaver wished to 
include schoolmistresses. 


Mr. Edward Owen introduced himself as delegate for the Royal 
Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, and Secretary of the Royal 
Commission on the Ancient Monuments of Wales. He stated that 
the Commission had made a special point of asking for information 
from the schoolmasters, and in Montgomery had issued a circular and 
schedule, with a list of all known monuments in each parish, to the 
schools as well as to the clergy. Information received in consequence 
had been of great value. He complained of the callousness of local 
authorities and of Government authorities. 


The Office of Woods and Forests had given to a quarry company 
a lease of the important stone fortress of Pen Maen Mawr, and this 
was now doomed. 


Mr. R. Garraway Rice, F.S.A. (Sussex), said that he had found 
schoolmasters and mistresses of great assistance in the collection of 
prehistoric implements, and boys had taken up eagerly the work of 
finding such ; it was, however, only a few in his county who could be 
interested. 


The Rev. F. G. Walker (Cambridge) wished to say a good word 
for the parsons who were continually appealing for guidance and help ; 
he had himself made much use of schoolmasters, who were often 
agents for local papers. Two years ago he had excavated a tumulus 
two miles from Cambridge, and in consequence of a notice in the 
paper, the site was visited on a Sunday after by 2,000 people who 
drank the publics dry, and caused him to receive a letter of thanks 
from the brewers. School museums created am interest, and he had 
found boys quite useful in excavating, and in keeping an eye om road 
material. 


Mr. Nevill pointed out that at the first Congress he advocated the 
provision by the societies of 6 inch Ordnance maps, on which every- 
thing of interest should be noted. His Surrey Society had purchased 
a set, and found them most useful, but he was afraid not much had 
been done in the way of record. Subsequently the Society ot 
Antiquaries had drawn up a scheme for archeological maps of 
counties on which everything known. could be recorded by agreed 
symbols indicating character and date. Several maps of counties. had 
been issued, but it appeared impossible to get the work done generally. 
The scheme of marks should, certainly be adopted. by anyone who was 
working on maps. 


The President said that the subject of stone and prehistoric 
monuments was one that specially interested him. When Lord 
Avebury’s Bill was passed, strong objection was raised to interference 


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with the rights of private property, but it was possible that there 
might be more chance now for the passing of even such drastic 
measures as those proposed by Mr. Acland. He himself had once 
devised a scheme for preparing illustrations of the principal objects of 
prehistoric interest that could be circulated and exhibited in schools ; 
no doubt many flint and other implements might then be preserved 
that were now thrown away. Possibly the Congress might, in con- 
junction with the Society of Antiquaries, develop such a scheme. 


The Rev. E. Goddard (Wilts) thought such diagrams would be 
most useful, and on his proposal, seconded by Canon Morris, it was 
resolved—“ That the Council of the Society of Antiquaries be asked to 
consider the possibility of preparing, in conjunction with the Congress, 
a scheme for circulating diagrams of prehistoric remains to all 
educational institutions.” 


Dr. Read then left the chair, which, after a vote of thanks to him, 
was taken by Mr. C. F. Keyser. 


On the motion of Mr. Freer, the attention of societies was invited 
to the desirability of their providing and marking 6 inch maps accord- 
ing to the scheme of the Society of Antiquaries. 


On the proposal of Mr. Acland the secretary was directed to write 
to the Royal Commissions on Ancient Monuments of England and 
Wales, expressing the great satisfaction with which the Congress 
viewed their appointment, and their earnest hope that some measures 
for the preservation of the monuments might follow in consequence of 
their reports. 


Mr. Nevill reported a letter from Sir H. George Fordham, Chair- 
man of the Cambridgeshire County Council, pointing out the incorrect- 
ness of the statement in the Minutes of the Congress of 1908, that the 
Tithe maps were in the custody of the Clerks of the Peace. Accord- 
ing to the Act one copy was to be deposited with the Registrar of the 
aes and the other with the Incumbent and Churchwardens of the 

locese. 


The latter have, in perhaps the majority ot cases, disappeared. 
The Inclosure Awards ought to be in the custody of the Clerks of the 
Peace, but are often missing. 


Mr. E. Owen stated that complete sets of the Tithe maps were in 
the hands of the Board of Agriculture. 


Mr. Keyser said that it would be valuable if returns were obtained 
by County Councils of all such documents in parish or other hands. 


Major Freer stated that this had been done in Leicestershire and 
the results printed, and also in other counties. 


The Rev. F. W. Alington (East Herts), on behalf of Mr, W. B. 
Gerish, honorary Secretary of his Society, brought forward a proposal 
that the Record Office should be asked to provide a set of their 


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publications to be issued on loan to workers unable to attend public 
libraries. Sympathy was expressed for the object of the motion, 
though it was not thought practicable, and it was not carried. 


The following resolution, proposed by Mr. Ralph Nevill, of which 
notice had been given, was seconded by Canon Morris, and supported 
by many members, and carried unanimously : it was thought that the 
object desired by Mr. Gerish might in this manner be achieved. 


“ That where Archzologica] Societies representing counties have 
libraries, Government be asked to supply copies of the 
Record Office publications on condition that such libraries 
are maintained in an efficient and proper manner.” 


| Mr. Johnston drew attention to action lately taken in the Diocese 
_ of Chichester, in consequence of which the Bishop had appointed a 
standing committee of archzeological experts to advise on all cases in 
which a faculty was applied for. He thought that action might 

profitably be taken by the Congress to promote the general formation 
of such Committees. 


The meeting cordially agreed with this view, and the hour being 
late, asked Mr. Johnston to bring the matter forward at the next 
Congress. 


On the motion of Dr. Gaster (Folk-lore Society), a vote of thanks 
was passed to the Chairman, and to the Society of Antiquaries for the 
use of the room. 


RALPH NEVILL, 
Hon. Secretary, 1909. 


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On tHE Date or THE EccLEsroLta AT BRaDFoRD-oN-Avon: By 

John Beddoe, M.D., LL.D., F.R.S., President of the Society... 359 
Norzs on Auptey Housn, SaLispury: By J. J. HAMMOND. ...... 364 
THE EXCAVATION OF A Roman WELL NR. S1LBURY HiLL, OcToBER, 

1908: By J. W. Brooke, F.S.A., (Scot., )F-R.N.S. .............0005 373 
THE Trinity Hosprran, SaLtissury: By T. H. Baker ............... 376 
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Notes oN THE ALLINGTON Gotp Torc: By H. St. George Gray... 435 
Tue Socrery’s MSS. ee 439 
A List or BRinFS FROM THE “RuGIsTeR "Booxs _ OF ~ Lanciny 

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ON THE DATE OF THE ECCLESIOLA AT 
BRADFORD-ON-AVON. ; 
By Joun Breppor, M.D., LL.D., F.R.S., 
President of the Society. 


A FEW years ago those who took an interest in the ecclesiola at 
‘Bradford-on-Avon seemed to have settled down comfortably in the 
belief that the existing building was the work of St. Aldhelm ; but 
since then several formidable objectors have arisen, who will not 
“subscribe to so early a date as that of Ine’s reign. The late Mr. 
“Micklethwaite was incredulous; then arose Baldwin Brown, who, 
while acknowledging the glamour of antiquity about its general 
Taspect, objects to sundry details, such as the compound pilasters 
and the doubly-splayed windows, as being of later evolution, and 
‘pointing to the latter part of the tenth century; and now comes 
‘Signor Rivoira with two beautiful and richly-illustrated volumes, 
in which the earliest date he will allow to our poor little Church 
1s the reign of Edward the Confessor, while he would by no means 
‘object to put it as late as the Norman Conquest. Bishop Browne, 
however, stands to his guns, and still ascribes the building to St. 
Aldhelm, though he may have some doubts about the arcading. 

I would like to suggest some considerations on the subject, based 
on a perusal of Rivoira’s valuable work, and especially of the 
) illustrations. 
| VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXII. ; 2B 


360 On the Date of the Ecclesiola at Bradford-on-Avon. 


Firstly, the tradition of pilasters and of blind areading had never ~ 
been lost since the classical period. There is no century from the 
fifth downwards in which both of these features do not occur, more 
or less frequently, though it is true that the sporadic forms de- 
veloped into an epidemic about the eleventh century. The models 
were to be found somewhere, during all the time, now here, now 
there, but especially in and about Ravenna. The form of capital 
used in the arcade at Bradford-on-Avon occurs in the famous 
Binbirderek! at Constantinople,where I have seen it myself: Rivoira — 
gives the date as 528. But this is a simple form which might ~ ; 
readily occur to any ordinary mind; nor indeed is the multiple ; 
pilaster, like a bundle of reeds, a very recondite form. It is very 
well seen in details in the sixth century Churches of Agia Sophia © 
at Constantinople and Salonica. Horizontal ribbing, reminding ‘ 
one of the vertical ribbing at Bradford-on-Avon, occurs on a pillar 
in Monkwearmouth Church, which Sig. Rivoira himself dates in” 
the seventh century. I 

My leading point, then, is that Aldhelm might easily have not | 
only heard described, but actually seen, those peculiar features in 
Church building which are “calumniated” at Bradford-on-Avon. 
In fact he needed not to have gone outside Rome? for his ideas. in 
should, perhaps, except the double-splaying of windows: I havéll 
not material to guide me on this point; but it does not seem very 
important; and we have so few buildings of the seventh and eighth 
centuries extant that its absence may well be due simply to thee 
“imperfection of the record.”’ . 

Rivoira speaks of the fine though somewhat stumpy tower A 
Earl’s Barton as the swan song of Anglo-Saxon architecture, be-_ 
longing to the eleventh century, and a further development of the 
nearly contemporary tower of Barnack. But its leading feature 
is found at Toscanella, in the 8th century, and most unmistakably 
in the memorial chapel at Lorsch, in Germany, of Louis the Saxon 
(A.D. 876—881), from which it might quite well have been copied; 
so that there was no reason, constructive or developmental, why 


RF 8 apn ingen me Qa i 


! The great cistern called the Thousand-and-One Columns. 
2 e.g., the Rotondo of St. Petronilla. 


By John Beddoe, M.D., LL.D., F.R.S.— — 361 


_Earl’s Barton tower might not have been built a century and a 
half before its probably actual date. 
‘Another consideration occurs to me with respect to the north 
poreh of Bradford-on-Avon. The rudeness of some of its details 
used to make me think that it was the oldest portion of the building. 
There is an absence of arcading and of multiple pilastering, and 
the arches of both door and window are of extreme rudeness, giving 
one the impression that they must have been the first ever con- 
structed by a man accustomed to build only, in Saxon fashion, in 
wood or in “wattle-and-daub,” but whom Aldhelm, according to 
tradition a good judge of stone, had set to unaccustomed mason- 
work. Aldhelm, however, probably began his little Church in the 
usual way, from the chancel and the nave, to the porches; and 

my present conjecture is that the north porch was added after 
_ Aldhelm’s death or departure, under the supervision of an inferior 
architect, whose powers blind arcading and reeded pilaster- work 
transcended. But we must not forget that though Rivoira peremp- 
i torily dismisses the notion that the arcades were carven out of a 
“pre-existing wall, some good architects have been of that opinion. 
} With much deference, I incline to think that Rivoira has a little 
Dias in the direction of ascribing too late dates to possibly early 
‘buildings. Thus he puts Repton Church in the tenth or eleventh 
century ; though, as Repton ceased to be a royal Mercian residence 
with the downfall of that kingdom in the ninth century, it is 
‘rather unlikely that much Church-building went on there sub- 
‘Sequently. And he puts the angelic figures at Bradford-on-Avon 
‘into the twelfth century, though Mr. Baldwin Brown and others 
lay stress on their very close resemblance to some figures in the 
“Benedictional of St. Ethelwold, a book of the tenth century, and 
date the building about that time, simply or partly because of that 
resemblance. 


A point distinctly in favour of an early date for the Church is 
the absence of long-and-short corner-work, which was so prevalent 
in the later Anglo-Saxon period. 

There is a Church at St. Dié, in the Vosges (where Amerigo 
| Vespucci sojourned awhile), which wonderfully resembles ours, and 
ZB 


362 On the Date of the Ecclesiola at Bradford-on-Avon. 


is, or used to be, ascribed to the seventh century; but I am told ~ 
that infidels have sprung up there also, who doubt its extreme | 
antiquity. 
Some think that Aldhelm’s Church, if he really built one, would 
certainly have been destroyed by the Danes in the time of Ethelred 
the Unready. If it had been of wood, like that of Doulting, that 
might probably enough have happened;: but there is little doubt. 
that it was of stone: the English, as well as the Irish, had already 
begun to build Churches of stone (¢g., at Jarrow and at Monk- 
wearmouth); Aldhelm understood stone-inasonry ; and there was 
plenty of excellent building stone within sight. As to the 
destructiveness of the Danes, no doubt there was much reciprocal 
persecution between the Christians and the Heathen, from 
Charlemagne and Witikind to Thangbrand, the doughty missionary | 
who set out to Christianize Iceland by a succession of single 
combats; but the object of the Danish bands was “loot”; and it 
is ridiculous to suppose that these roving bands of buccaneers, 
generally not very numerous, would have gone out of their way | 
and put themselves to the labour and waste of time needed fo 
pulling down a solid stone building. Sweyn Forkbeard was once 
in the neighbourhood, probably with a considerable force, but he, 
I think, was a Christian. 
So far I have been endeavouring to weaken the case against an 
early date; now let us look at the case in favour of it, the case for _ 
St. Aldhelm, which depends mainly on the testimony of William 
of Malmesbury. 
Signor Rivoira is somewhat contemptuous of the possibilities of | 
tradition. He even thinks it possible that the Aldhelmic story 
might have had its birth in William’s own time, for that is what 
would be necessitated if the building had really been erected in 
the reign of the Confessor. I, on the other hand, believe that . 
those times, when writing and book-learning were comparatively 
rare accomplishments, tradition was much stronger and more en- 
during, had more of facts committed to its keeping, and actually 
did preserve them. William was born about 1075, and lived 
within a longish day’s walk of Bradford-on-Avon. There must 


By John Beddoe, M.D., LL.D., FBS. 363 


have been there, in his early days, old men whose memories ex- 
tended at least to the reign of Cnut, and who could testify to the 
existence of the little Church at that time, and to that of the 
Aldhelmie tradition also. These circumstances alone seem to me 
almost absolutely fatal to the Rivoiran or Edward the Confessor 
theory, and though they are not nearly so hostile to that of 
Baldwin Brown, who puts the erection of the Church in the latter 
part of the tenth century, they seem to render 7 very improbable. 
‘One sees no particular reason, unless that of his having actually 
founded this little Church, which remained among them from the 
days of their forefathers, why the burgesses of Bradford should 
have cherished the memory of Aldhelm, who had not held a 
position at Bradford such as he had done at Malmesbury or Sher- 
borne. 

It has been objected that William uses the word “ fertur ”=is 
said or is reported; but it is difficult to see what other word he 
could properly have used in quoting a tradition. There was no 
documentary evidence of the fact. William evidently knew the 
building, or he would not have pointedly mentioned its small size ; 
and its aspect had not suggested to him modernity. The force of 
his direct testimony seems to me to outweigh any probabilities 
derived from considerations of the course and dates of architectural 
evolution, especially as on the Continent, whence we have more 
evidence, and whence the Saxons generally derived their models, 
there was nothing like regular architectural progress or evolution 
before the Norman period. 


364 


NOTES ON AUDLEY HOUSE, SALISBURY. 
By J. J. Hammonp. 


(Reprinted from the “ Salisbury and Winchester Journal,” Feb. 6th, 1909.) ‘ 


Tus house in Crane Street, Salisbury, now known as the Church 
House—I do not refer to the house No. 95, Crane Street, now | 
called Audley House, which was never part of the property— 
derives its name from the fact that, for about fifteen months, 2.¢., 
from 16th August, 1630, till November, 1631, it was the property | 
of Mervin Lord Audley and Earl of Castlehaven. 

Among the many able and interesting articles contributed to 
the Salisbury and Winchester Journal by the late Mr. H. J. F. | 
Swayne, was one on Audley House, at the time when it was being 
‘adapted to its present use. Mr. Swayne dealt chiefly with its | 
architectural features, leaning, as he stated, upon Hatcher for his 
facts, and expressing the opinion, that more information might be 
ascertained from the deeds. The authors of Hatcher and Benson's 
Old and New Sarum had not the advantage of seeing the deeds, 
and probably only had notes made by Mr. Benson from the ledger | 
books of the Corporation, for they are fragmentary and incomplete. | 
The list of Mayors given in Hatcher & Benson requires correction : 
both in regard to dates and names. Having lately been permitted | 
to peruse all the deeds, I venture to add the information gleane 
from them. Although no earlier documentary evidence is now 
forthcoming, it is evident that one moiety of this property belonged 
to the Bishop, and one moiety to the Mayor and Corporation, when 
Mervin Earl of Castlehaven acquired it in 1630. 

The only early reference to it known to Mr. Swayne and men- 
tioned in Hatcher and Benson, was an entry, in 1455 amongst the’ 
Bishop’s quit rents, when Sir John Lisle, Knight, paid 43d. in re- 
spect of a tenement called The Crane, and in respect of a tenement 


’ Hatcher and Benson, pp. 384 and 597. 


‘ 


‘Notes on Audley House, Salisbury. 365 


eum taberna 44d.,and William Lyghtefoot, in respect of a tenement 
ealled the Falcon, near the lower bridge in Fisherton, 43d1 Mr. 
Swayne suggested that the old part of the house was built by a 
member of the Webb family, and the tangible fact in proof of this 
is, that the merchant’s mark of that family is carved on a corbel 
in the present library, then the great hall of the mansion. The 
Rey. Edward Duke, in his “Prolusiones Historic,” p. 371, states 
that King Henry VII. was at Salisbury in 1486 (quoting a 
parchment roll which was in the possession of Dr. Maton), “and 
Aubrey says that he paid a visit to Webb, who was a Merchant of 
the Staple.” This is all the available evidence of the past history 
of this house. 

As Mr. Swayne stated, the Webbs, to deal briefly with them, 
were Merchants of the Staple here in the fourteenth and fifteenth 
centuries, who prospered and acquired lands in the neighbourhood 
and in Dorsetshire. One of them, by a marriage with the daughter 

-and heiress of a Tourney, acquired, in her right, the estate of 
Paine’s Place, Dorset, which had come to Tourney, a merchant 
of Salisbury, by his marriage with the daughter and heiress of 
Paine.” Another acquired, as mortgagee of the Cervingtons and 
Gerberd’s respectively, the Manor of Langford (now known as 
Longford) and the Manor of Odstock. Langford was sold to Sir 
‘Thomas Gorges, but Odstock was retained,as one of their residences, 
till about 1790, when Sir John Webb sold it to the Earl of Radnor. 
By advantageous marriages, and other circumstances, the Webbs 
acquired large estates; the grandson of the Webb, who acquired 
Odstock was created a baronet. Sir John Webb, who sold Odstock, 
made a remarkable will, whereby he left to his granddaughter, the 
only child of the fifth Earl of Shaftesbury, the Canford Estate— 
a very small portion of his property—and left to an adopted family 
| the rest of his estates. He was succeeded in the baronetcy by his 
nephew, on the death of whose son, in 1876, the baronetcy became 
extinct, and no legitimate male Webb of Odstock exists to-day. 


1 Hatcher and Benson, footnote to p. 397. 


2 Hutchins’ Dorset, under Motcombe. 


366 Notes on Audley House, Salisbury. 


Lord de Mauley, through his grandmother, is Sir John Webb’s 
legal personal representative.t 4 q 

From the fact, that some prominent citizen or member of the — 
Corporation generally occupied the house, may not its history have 
been that Webb, or whoever built it, acquired a long lease from 
the Bishop of his moiety, and a long lease from the Corporation of 
their moiety, and afterwards, when the leases expired, it was let 
to some wealthy citizen. Now, in the year 1630, Mr. Anthony | 
Weekes was in occupation of the house, and was in treaty with | 
the Corporation for a new lease, but the treaty fell through, and : 
directions were given to the Chamberlain, to view and survey the ~ 
premises, and, finally, to enter, and “Mr. Weekes moved to repair 
in accordance with his covenants.”* The treaty fell through, | 
presumably, because the Corporation preferred to sell their moiety | 
to Lord Castlehaven. By an indenture dated the 16th of August, 
1630, in consideration of £100, and a further sum of £5 for 
charitable uses, the Mayor and Commonalty granted and enfeoffed 
Mervin Earl of Castlehaven “of all that messuage, back side, and 
garden, in Crane Street, then or late in the tenure of Anthony — 
Weekes, Esq.”? In 1631, Mervin Earl of Castlehaven was executed, — 
and, of the property, one moiety escheated to the Bishop, as Lord 5 
of the Manor. [I have not seen any particulars how Lord Pi, 
Castlehaven acquired the Bishop’s moiety, possibly he only had a _ 
long lease of it.] The other moiety was, no doubt, included in the ; J 
estates of his father, which, 9 Charles I., were re-granted to James ay 
Earl of Castlehaven,* who commenced an action for partition : 
against the Bishop. e 


In 1634 James Harris, of the Close, Sarum, gentleman, had a 
lease for three years of the Bishop’s moiety. James Harris had 
married Gertrude, daughter of Robert Townson, the previous 
Bishop; his great-great-grandson was created Earl of Malmesbury 
in 1800. After a partition of the two undivided moieties, Lord 


1 Somerset and Dorset Notes and Queries, voi. x., p. 209. 
? Ledger III., folio 353. 
3 Ledger III., folio 382. 
4 MSS. Tower Records. 


- 


By J. J. Hammond. 367 


Castlehaven conveyed his moiety to Mr. William Collis, a member 
of the Corporation, by an indenture dated 2nd November, 13 
Charles I. (1637), made between James Earl of Castlehaven and 
Thomas Mumpesson of the one part and William Collis and 
Joachim Parker of the other part; the said moiety, together with 
the other moiety thereof, are therein stated to have been late in 
the tenure of Giles Hutchings, gentleman, deceased, another 
‘prominent citizen. It looks as if Lord Castlehaven had purchased 
the property, in order to have the latter as a tenant, and proves 
that Lord Castlehaven did not occupy the house himself. 
In 1617 the city wanted a workhouse, and the old Bridewell in 
St. Thomas’s Churchyard was in bad repair. It was decided to 
use Audley House as a workhouse. To this end, the Corporation 
re-purchased their moiety, which had been sold to Mervin Earl of 
Castlehaven, and Bishop Davenant gave to the Mayor and Com- 
monalty a lease of his moiety. This transaction was carried out 
(1) by an indenture dated 9th June, 14 Charles I. (1638), made 
between William Collis and Joachim Parker of the one part, and 
the Mayor and Commonalty of the other part, in consideration of 
£120, the ainount which the property had cost him, William Collis 
conveyed the fee simple of his moiety to the Mayor and Com- 
monalty, and (2) by an indentnre dated the 20th May, 1638, made 
hetween John [Davenant] Bishop of Sarum of the one part, and 
the Mayor and Commonalty of the other part, a lease of the 
Bors moiety was granted to the Mayor and Commonalty for 
: the lives of William Hyde, second son of Humfrey Hyde, of 
Kingston Lisle, in the County of Berks, esquire ; Thomas Hancock, 


the son of Thomas Hancock, jun., of New Sarum, gentleman ; 
and John Reade, the son of Richard Reade, late of Rockford in 
the County of Southampton, gentleman, deceased, af an annual 
rent of 20s. 

| A petition was presented to the Star Chamber praying the 
Court to approve of the Bishop’s lease; a copy of the proceedings 
is with the documents, and it appears that the Court duly 
|approved, and expressed a hope that succeeding Bishops would 
jsimilarly continue to assist in providing a site for a workhouse. 


| 
| 


368 Notes on Audley House, Salisbury. 


The Corporation passed a resolution thanking the Bishop for 
his gift, and also a resolution thanking Mr. Collis for selling — 
his moiety for the same sum as it had cost him.! The citizens con- _ 
tributed to the cost of adapting the buildings to a workhouse; the — 
amounts subscribed are recorded in the Ledger Book. 
In 1673, John Reade being the only surviving life, and Bishop ~ 
Seth Ward desiring to grant a new lease for three lives, Bishop 
Davenant’s lease was surrendered, and a new lease, dated 31st — 
September, 1673, granted to the Mayor and Commonalty, for the — | 
lives of John Thistlethwayte, son of Peregrine Thistlethwayte, of 
New Sarum, gentleman; William Greene, son of Maurice Greene, 
of New Sarum, gentleman; and Symon Williams, son of Thomas _ 
Williams, of New Sarum, gentleman. A plan,showing the Bishop’s | 
moiety and the Earl of Castlehaven’s moiety, is annexed to this ‘| 


lease. Apparently in acknowledgment of this act of generosity on 
the Bishop’s part, his portrait was painted for the Corporation by 
John Greenhill, “ Mr. John Priaulx, the Steward of the Workhouse, 
to pay for the drawing thereof.”? The old Bridewell in St. Thomas’ | 
Churchyard was then let out on lease, being in too dilapidated a - | 
condition to be repaired and used as a Bridewell. / 
In 1728, considerable alterations and additions were made to the | 
Workhouse, that part of the present building now occupied by the — 
members of the St. Andrew’s Mission Society being added to it. 
A plan showing these alterations has lately been given to the 
Church House. . 
To follow in detail all the various leases given to the Mayor and 
Commonalty from this date, would be a monotonous repetition. I 
will, therefore, just shortly mention them :— 
A lease, dated 15th December, 1729, by Benjamin Hoadley 
Bishop of Sarum,for the lives of Maurice Greene,Raulin Hillman, ~ 
of New Sarum, apothecary, and John Davies, of New Sarum, | 
woollen draper. | 
A lease, dated 16th October, 1758, by John Thomas (the frst 

Bishop of Sarum, for the lives of John Davies, William Hussey, | 


' Ledger IIL., folio 400. 
? Ledger III., fol. 199. 


By J. J. Hammond. 369 


of New Sarum, esquire, and Henry Dench, of New Sarum, 
gentleman. 

A lease, dated 24th August, 1776, by John Hume, Bishop of 
Sarum, for the lives of William Hussey, Henry Dench, and 
Samuel Wyatt. 

A lease, dated 28th March, 1796, by John Dowie Bishop of 
Sarum, for the lives of William Hussey, Henry Dench, and 
George Brown. 

A lease, dated 18th November, 1818, by John Fisher, Bishop 
of Sarum, for the lives of George Brown, John Atkinson (then 
Mayor), and Charles William Everett. This lease expired on 
the death of Mr. C. W. Everett in 1863. 


From that date, until the premises ceased to be used as a work- 
house in 1879, the Bishop’s moiety was, no doubt, rented upon 
similar terms; but at some period, between 1818 and then, it had 
passed, with the rest of the Episcopal Estates to the Ecclesiastical 
Commissioners, and was purchased from them by Archdeacon 
Sanctuary, who also purchased the moiety belonging to the Cor- 
poration, when the Church House was being formed, and his 

representatives conveyed the whole property to the Salisbury 
Diocesan Board of Finance. 

Of the lives, upon which the Bishop’s moiety was held at 

different times, William Hyde and John Thistlethwayte are the 
: only names of whom much is known, except, of course, William 
Hussey, George Brown, and C. W. Everett, whose representatives 
still survive amongst us. William Hyde, the son of Humfrey 
‘Hyde, of Kingston Lisle, Berks, esquire, was of a different family 
to the family of that name, to whom there are many memorials 
in the Cathedral, and to which Edward Earl of Clarendon belonged. 
| The latter family came from Cheshire, and bore arms, azwre a 
chevron between three fusils or. The Hydes, of Kingston Lisle, 
bear arms, gules two chevronels argent, and are an ancient Berkshire 
family, one of them being Sheriff for Berks and Oxon in the reign 
of Edward VI. 


'Fuller’s Worthies, and Collier’s Historical Dictionary, Vol. II., 1688, 


370 Notes on Audley House, Salisbury. 


Since this paper was written, it has been discovered that 
Humphry Hyde, of Kingston Lisle, married Anne, daughter of Sir 
Lawrence Hyde and Barbara Caslilian his wife: she was the eldest 
of their sixteen children and first cousin to Lord Chancellor 
Clarendon William, their son, was christened in Salisbury 
Cathedral 2nd September, 1629. 

The Thistlethwaites came into Wiltshire from Yorkshire, and 
were seated for a long period, 7.¢., from 1537 to the middle of the 
eighteenth century, at West Winterslow; a pedigree is given in 
the 1623 Visitation of Wilts; there are several monuments to 
members of this family in Winterslow Church; their arms were, 
Or on a bend azwre three pheons of the field. According to the 
Visitation, Peregrine Thistlethwaite was aged 17, in 1623; the last 
of the family to own West Winterslow was “the Rev. Dr. Thistle- 
thwaite, who sold West Winterslow to the Hon. Stephen Fox, 
afterwards the second Lord Holland, before 1757.” 2 

Raulin Hillman, mentioned in the lease of 15th December, 1729, 
can, perhaps, be identified with the Raulin Hillman to whom there 


is a gravestone in the Morning Chapel of the Cathedral; it bears — 


a shield of arms Argent three bendlets azwre within a bordure en- 


grailed gules for Hillman, impaling gules a cross engrailed between ; 
twelve crosses crosslet fitchées argent, for Brockhill. Raulin — 
Hillman died on the 23rd June, 1741, aged 48, and Elizabeth, his — 
wife, only daughter of Wingfield Brockhill, on the 22nd October, — 


1777, aged 60. 

When Audley House was adapted to its present use as a Church 
House, several persons contributed gifts in kind, consisting of old 
chimneypieces. Those in the library and hall came from the 
Dean’s House, at Mere, and are fully described in the Wilts Arch. 
Mag., vol. xxx., p. 56; the handsome chimneypiece in the board 
voom was originally in the house. The chimneypiece in the dining 
room of the members of the St. Andrew’s Mission Society came from 
an old house in St. Ann Street, which stood opposite the Museum ; 
it has three shields: on the middle shield it bears the Arms of 


1 Visitation of Berks. 
2 Hoare’s Modern Wilts. 


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By J. J. Hammond. aifal 


France and England quarterly, on the dexter shield R.P., and on 
the sinister shield, [ ] On a cross five buckles [ |. 

The chimneypiece in the common room came from a house near 
the Angel Hotel, in Fisherton Street; that in the room occupied 
by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, from a house 
on the Canal, where Mr. Bloom’s premises now stand. 

Jacob, fourth Earl of Radnor, gave the chimneypiece in the 
smoking room; it had been given to his grandfather by the 
Corporation of Salisbury, and was in a house in the Fish Row, 
where the Council House now stands: this house belonged to 
Henry Serryge, who, according to Hatcher and Benson, was Mayor 
of Salisbury in 1508, and bears, on four shields respectively, his 
initials (H.S.), I.H.S., a dolphin embowed, and his merchant’s 
mark. 

The chimneypiece in the reading room was also given by the 
same Lord Radnor, at the same time. Ata restoration at Longford 
in 1870—4, this chimneypiece, of the Renaissance period, which, 
in its entirety, must have been a very mangificent one, was removed 


_ from the castle, where it had stood, no doubt, since its erection by 


Sir Thomas Gorges, and Helena Schnachenberg, his wife. When 


' given to the Church House, it was lying disused in the timber yard 


at Longford. There was only one room in the Church House of 


_ sufficient heiglit, where it could have been erected, and, instead of 


“using it there, it was divided. The part not used in the reading 


“room found its way back to Longford, and was afterwards built 
into a chimneypiece there. Thus divided, it loses its archeological 
interest; at some future restoration, it is to be hoped that it may 


yet again adorn, in its original entirety, the house for which it was 


designed. Another improvement would be to restore the parapet 


‘of Crane Bridge the whole breadth of the garden, in place of the 


present iron railings, with their rather common brickwork supports. 

It has been suggested that a branch of the river ran along the 
west end of the house, and that a merchant occupied the house 
and used a crane for landing his merchandise from barges, &e. <A 
channel ran along the west side of the house and joined another 
channel at the south end, which ran along The Close boundary to 


372 Notes on Audley House, Salisbury. 


the river. A channel, such as those, which ran in every street of 
Salisbury within the memory of living inhabitants, is, of course, a 
very different thing from a river. It separated the house from 
the present garden, which never belonged to the property, and, 
although it was proposed to make the river navigable, it has never 
been proved that barges or boats came up the river as an actual — 
practice. Moreover, the original sign of the house is said to have 
been “The Falcon.” The name Crane as applied to the street and — 
bridge is surely much more likely to derive from the fact, that the 
crane was a charge on the coat of arms of some person of influence 

connected with the city, than from the existence of a crane for 
landing goods from a barge. 


373 


THE EXCAVATION OF A ROMAN WELL NEAR 
SILBURY HILL, OCTOBER, 1908. 


By J. W. Brooxs, F.S.A. (Scort.), F.R.N.S. 


Durine ploughing operations on West Kennet Farm, one of 
Mr. William Arnold’s horses trod on soft and yielding ground, 
causing the surface to gradually sink and to form adeclivity. In 
time the subsidence assumed a circular shape, so, in the hope of 
discovering an obsolete well, Mr. Arnold kindly allowed an ex- 
ploration. 

The site of the well is immediately opposite Silbury Hill, about 
one hundred and five yards from the hedge on the south side of 
the Bath Road, and about seventy yards west of the Bourne or 
Kennet and the row of trees. 

On referring to “Smith’s British and Roman Antiquities of 
North Wilts” (page 163) and the map showing the wells near 
Silbury in the Wilts Arch. Mag. (vol. xxix., p. 166) there seemed 
little doubt that this was the site of the well which Messrs. W. & 
‘H. Cunnington commenced to excavate in 1882, and of which the 
‘Rev. A. C. Smith writes “the examination is not yet completed.” 
| The season of 1908 having been dry, and upon report that the 
Springs were even lower than usual for the time of year, we decided 
to attack the work directly Mr. Arnold had gathered in his crop 
‘of clover. The work was commenced on Wednesday, October 7th, 
1908, in moderately fine weather. 

Three able men were requisitioned, one of them being William 
Coleman, of Avebury, who had similarly assisted Mr. B. Howard 
Cunnington and myself in excavating a Roman well in 1896, which 


Upon numismatic evidence we proved to date as having been filled 
in circa 450 A.D. (Wilts Arch. Mag., vol. xxix., p. 171). 

On removing the top soil we found that the excavation had a 
diameter of some 12ft., and after removing a depth of 3ft. of soil, 
in which we found nothing of any archeological interest, we 


374 The Excavation of a Roman Well near Silbury Hill. 


reached a mass of sarsen stones of various sizes. These stones © 
were loose and easily removed, but under them, to a.depth of 54ft. 
we came across one sarsen which took the united strength of seven 
men to raise. It must have weighed nearly half-a-ton, it was 
standing on end, and very. difficult to rope, as the well at this 
depth contracted to a diameter of 4ft. 6in. From subsequent 
“finds” it is a reasonable conjecture that Messrs. W. and H. 
Cunnington failed to remove this impediment, because from this 
point downwards relics came up in every bucket, which would 
never have escaped the fingers of such enthusiasts ! 

The relics consist of necks, bases, handles, and pieces of pottery 
in a great variety of shapes, colours, and sizes, pieces of Samian | 
ware, various bronze relics, beads, fragments of glass vessels, antler 
picks; bones of deer, dog. sheep, ox, pig, rat; flint flakes (3), 
square-headed iron nails, perforated roofing tiles, an iron bucket- | 
handle clip, a moulded freestone corbel and base of a column, | 
oyster and snail shells; and thirty-three Roman coins. | 

Careful record was kept of each article found, with notes of its | 
- depth, position, and association with other relies, but as the date | 
of filling in must necessarily be posterior to that of the most recent | 
coin, a lengthy list of the positions of the various articles brough 
to light would be superfluous—the coins being scattered indiscrimi- 
nately throughout, the most ancient (a sestertius of Trajan) being 
found at 18ft. deep, and the more recent coins of Valentinian 
being found at the bottom of the excavation. 

It took six days to reach the solid undisturbed chalk bottom, 
which, upon measurement, was found to be 26ft. from the surface. 
The well was unsteined and waterless, but several holes or challk ” 
tubes which once furnished the supply were noticed. 

The work was hindered throughout by large sarsen stones, which 
were probably thrown in to get rid of them, and these in falling 
from a height would naturally wedge in. Several stones had to 
be broken ere they could be moved—indeed a very difficult pro- 
cedure considering the cramped space for shoulder and elbow work. | 

After consideration I conclude that the well had been filled in 
while Valentinian I. (564—375 A.D.) wore the purple, wi 


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The Excavation of a Roman Well near Silbury Hill. 375 


rubbish from middens and clean sandy deposits from the stream, 
as the latter contained twigs, water-worn stones, and pieces of 
pottery with rounded edges. The relics are of various periods, — 
suggesting previous occupations. 

During the progress of the work I had several visitors, but the 
work was kept as dark as possible, because of the great risk run to the 
men when working in a small deep space by interested individuals, 
who, leaning forward with craned necks, are not mindful of the 
danger caused by a stone falling on toa man’s head. I should 
like to draw special attention to the finding of worked building 
stones, large iron nails, and roofing tiles. Similar relics were found 
in excavating a kitchen midden near Silbury in 1867 (Smith’s 
North Wilts, p. 162), and also in the Roman well opened in 1882, 
ag before mentioned. The fact strengthens the theory that the 
remains of a Roman building of the time of Valentinian I. exists 
and remains to be unearthed, somewhere near Silbury Hill. 

' The relics are in my private museum, and may be inspected by 


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OL. XXXVI.—NO. CXIII. 


376 


THE TRINITY HOSPITAL, SALISBURY, 
By T. H. Barer. 


THE Hospital of the Holy Trinity is, next to that of St. Nicholas, 
the oldest charitable institution in the city. Hatcher, in his 
History of Old and New Sarum, gives its origin in the following 
words :—‘ The Trinity Hospital, or Alms House, owed its origin to — 


which had been previously nccunea by a common brothel. Her | 
SeRERCH Ons) as mentioned in ean deeds, — ual a perpetnal | ; 


twelve poor strangers, if so many should claim an asylum, with — 
liberty to tarry three days and nights, if any desired such an in- 


attendance till restored to health. To the establishment was | 


dulgence. Those who fell sick were to receive accommodation and 


Blessed Virgin Mary.’ 


1 Aenes Bottenham was widow of John Bottenham. ‘This is evident from 
a conveyance of a tenement which is still existing in the munieip a strong 


Nouerint vniuersi me Talanhent Chaundeler, sen’. de Noua Sarai 
execut’. testamenti Agnets. que fuit vxor Johannis de Bottenham nuper 
ciuis Ciuitatis Noue Sar vendidisse, concessisse remississe, relaxisse & 
omnino pro me, heredibz & executoribz meis imperpetuumquietclamasse & 
hoe scripto meo confirmasse Johanni Wychford, heredibz & assignatis 
suis totum jus meum & clameum que virtute testamenti predicts: Agnetis 
vel aliquo alio jure seu titulo quocunque habeo, habui seu quovis modo 
habere potero in futuro in illis viginti solidis annui redditts provenerit de 
toto illo tenemento cum pertinentijs predicto Johanni Wychford quod 
situm est in Ciuitate predicta in Castelstret inter tenementum nuper 
Gilberti St'koks ex parte australi & tenementum nuper Johannis Benet 
ex parte boriali. 

A.D. 1399. 1 Hen. IV. 


2 Fifty aves and fifty paternosters. 


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The Trinity Hospital, Salisbury. one 


Indulgence. At no very distant period from the original foun- 
dation an indulgence was published by Simon Sudbury, Archbishop 
of Canterbury, in conjunction with William, Bishop of London, 
William of Winchester (Wykeham), Thomas of Durham, Thomas 
of Ely, John of Lincoln, Ralph of Sarum, Thomas of Exeter, John 
of Bath and Wells, Thomas of Rochester, John of Hereford, and 
William of St. Asaph, each granting forty days of indulgence to 
such of the parishioners of their respective dioceses, as being truly 
penitent, and having confessed, should contribute, bequeath, or 
assign, any charitable aid, toward the maintenance of the poor, 
feeble, and distressed inmates of this hospital. (Dated at West- 
minster, May, 1379.) 

Chapel. A new chapel appears to have been erected about 
this period by the contributions of the faithful, for we find a bull 
of Pope Boniface the Ninth, who occupied the chair from 1398 to 
1405, dated St. Peter’s, on the 13th kalends of April, in the first 

‘year of his pontificate, and addressed to the Rector of the Poor in 
the hospital of the Holy Trinity. It states that in consequence of 
‘the devotion which he had manifested towards the Holy See, the 
Pope had given him liberty to cause the chapel, long before erected 
‘in the hospital, to be consecrated, and the mass and other divine 
oftices to be celebrated in it at convenient times. He further 
granted to the hospital the permission to use a bell, saving, however, 
the rights of the parish Church, and all other rights whatsoever. 

It was probably in consequence of the last clause in this bull 
that Richard Metford, who was Bishop from 1395 to 1407, together 
with the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral, as Rectors of St. 
Martin, in which parish the hospital is situated, yielded to the 
hospital all the offerings made in the chapel of the establishment. 

More abundant benefactions were now bestowed on the hospital. 
In 1400 Henry the Fourth granted licence to John Chandeler, the 
elder, of New Sarum, to assign two messuages, fifteen cottages and 
four shillings annual rent, amounting to the yearly value of sixty- 
seven shillings and four pence, to Adam Teffont, mayor, as master 
of the said hospital, and to his successors in the same office. This 
| licence recites a prior grant from Henry to Adam Teffont, 
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378 The Trinity Hospital, Salisbury. 


permitting him to purchase lands and tenements for the use of the 
hospital to the amount of twenty pounds yearly. It rates the 
lands and tenements assigned by John Chandeler, as making a 
hundred shillings of that sum. 

By these benefactions, and by the liberal contributions of the 
devout and charitable, the funds of the hospital were considerably — 
increased, and its benefits proportionably extended. A document 
which may be assigned to the fourteenth century, after an allusion — 
to the iniquities which had been perpetrated on the spot, while 
oceupied as a brothel, where adulteries, theft, and murder, and all 
other mortal sins, had been committed, to the destruction of many, 
and the great peril of souls, says that the founders, by the inspiration | 
of the Holy Spirit, had set up thirty beds for the succour of the poor 
and sick daily resorting thither, and the seven works of charity were 
there fulfilled—the hungry were fed, the thirsty had drink, the | 
naked were clothed, the sick were comforted, the dead were buried, | 
the mad were restored to their reason, orphans and widows were 
nourished, pregnant women were kept till they were delivered, — 
recovered, and churched. After adverting to the twelve inmates i 


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and twelve strangers, for whom accommodation was originally — 
provided, it states that the master or warden shall supply them . 
with victuals and all other necessaries; and if any one fall 
sick, he shall remain till restored to health. Two priests, also, are ~ 
to officiate there continually, one for the ancient constitution, the 
other to be maintained by the warden from the charities of the — 
faithful. These priests are daily to say mattins, the canonical - 
hours,! Placebo and Dirige with the Commendation, and also | 


' The canonical Hours or divine service z.e., The Psalter containing theme 
psalms and canticles. ag 

The services of the dead The Offictum pro Defunctis, or Vigilie mortuorum, 
or Dirge consisted of two parts: the Evensong, or Placebo, so called from 
the antiphon with which the service commenced “ Placebo Domino in regione 
vivorum,” and the Mattins (with Lauds) also called Dirige from its first — 
antiphon, “ Dirige Domine Deus meus in conspectu tuo viam meam.” These 
offices were constantly said at other times, and as a private devotion, and 
thus formed a part of the Primer (History of the Book of Common Prayer, 
Francis Procter, M.A., revised by Walter Howard Frere, M.A.). 

From the ninth century onward there are to be found Votiva Laus in 


By T. H. Baker. 379 


continually to celebrate masses whenever there is an auditory. 
All other priests, likewise, daily resorting thither from devotion, 
shall have power to celebrate, and the sub-warden, for the time 
being, shall furnish them with bread, wine, and all requisites for 


weneracione Sancte Marie Virginis, Hore de Trinitate, Hore de Sancto 
Spiritu, Hore in honore Sancte Crucis, and (most commonly of all) Hore de 
Beata Virgine Maria attached together with private prayers and for the 
purposes of private devotion to copies of the Psalter, and from the thirteenth 
century onward these additions, after acquiring a status of their own, as an 
appendix to the Psalter, were thrown off and became a separate book, varying 
greatly both in its contents and in its titles. From one point of view the set 
services, and especially the Hore B.V.M., were the most conspicuous part 
of the collection, and consequently the name of Hore B.V.M. was given to 
the whole: from another point of view the educational value of the layman’s 
book (often, no doubt, his only one) was made more prominent than the 
‘devotional; the A. B. C., Paternoster, Ave Maria, Devotions in English, 
&e., were prefixed to it, and it thus became his lesson book, and was called 
the “‘ Primer.” 

The earliest complete printed book of this class which is known is one issued 
by W. de Worde circa 1494. Its contents are (1) Orationes quotidiane, 
(2) Hore B.V.M. in Latin, one series of seven hours to be said without 
variation; but printed with the special antiphons, chapters, &c., of ‘‘ Hours 
‘of the Passion” and “‘ Hours of the Compassion B.V.M.” appended to it, so 
peat these services could be used as alternatives. 

' (8) Miscellaneous prayers. 

(4) The seven penitential Psalms and the fifteen gradual Psalms. 

(5) The Litany and Suffrages. 

(6) The Services of the Dead (Placebo, Dirige and Commendation). 

(7) The Psalms of the SEU, XXli—xxxi., with the selection from the 
“Psalms known as S. Jerome’s Psalter. 

_ (8) An appendix in English, containing ‘‘ The xv Oes and other prayers. 

The tender care which the primitive and medieval Church bestowed upon 
the departed is a natural sequel of its care for the sick and dying. A con- 
tinuous round of prayer was maintained. During the last agony psalms and 
litanies were said, ending with a solemn farewell in the name of the blessed 
Trinity, the orders of angels, and the company of saints, and a solemn series 
Of petitions to God to deliver the soul of his servant from all dangers. After 
death came the service of Commendation, consisting of psalms with their 
antiphons and collects at intervals, and during it the body was prepared for 
burial. Psalmody again accompanied the carrying of the corpse to the Church. 
Then began the services connected with the burial; first the Office of the 
Dead (Hivensong, Mattins, and Lauds), then the Requiem Mass, then a short 
\form of Commendation and the censing and sprinkling with holy water, of 
|the body, and lastly the actual Burial Service. After the funeral, Memorial 
‘\Services were said, both the Office of the Dead and the Requiem Mass, 
jespecially during the month immediately following and on the anniversary. 


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380 The Trimty Hospital, Salisbury. 


the purpose. The permanent paupers in addition to the Psalter 
of the Virgin originally prescribed, are to repeat the said Psalter 
once more daily, for all benefactors, and all the brethren and sisters 
of the said hospital. 

As an inducement to benefactors, the spiritual benefits to which 
they were entitled are thus enumerated :—‘“ The sum of the in- 
dulgences, granted by different bishops, amounts to three years, 
three times forty, and six hundred days; the sum of the masses, 
mattins, hours, and offices of the dead, is two thousand, one hundred 
and ninety, yearly, besides those masses, mattins, and other divine © 
offices, which are said by others resorting to the hospital, the ~ 
number of which is known to God alone. The sum of the Psalters — 
of the eighteen poor persons, said there daily, amounts to twenty- 
six thousand two hundred and eighty, exclusive of those of poor — 
persons who flock thither, which are reserved to be numbered by — 
divine wisdom.” 

From this it is evident that a chapel formed part of the original 
foundation. There is no record in existence of the architectural 
features of this building, doubtless it was demolished in 1702—4 


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when the present structure was erected. That it was elaborately 
equipped with all the accessories essential for carrying out the ~ 
ritual of the Church at the period is shown by two inventories” 
which still exist in the municipal strong room. The earlier, 
bearing the date 1418, is as follows :— 


Hee indentura facta apud Nouam Sarum die Martis in vigilia sancti 
Thome apostoli Anno regni Regis Henrici quinti post conquestum sexto, © 
Inter Robertum Puynant maiorem Ciuitatis Noue Sarum ac magistrum & 
Custodem domitis siue hospitalis sancte Trinitatis vocate Almeshous in 
predicta Ciuitate ex vna parte & Willelmum Panyter subcustodem eiusdem 
maioris ibidem substitutum & impositum ex parte altera testatur quod 
predictus maior ac magister & custos commisit & liberauit prefato 
Willelmo subcustodi & substituto suo bona & catalla dicte domui 
siue hospitali pertinentia bene & fideliter conseruanda & gubernanda ad 
opus languentium hospitalis predicti & eisdem ministranda & tandem 
eidem maiori & magistro vel successoribus suis maioribus & custodibus 
dicti hospitalis cm ipse subcustos ab officio suo ibidem amotus fuerit 
sursum reddenda & liberanda per rationabilem compottm tam de eisdem 
bonis quam de redditibus & alijs proficuis domui predicte interim con-— 
trauentibus & prouenientibus, viz :— 


Ly VT. H. Baker. 381 


In Capella vnum pannum proxime altari pro tuelljis conseruandis. 
v tuellias cum frontallibus et ij tuellias sine frontall. 
j pannum de cerico embroudatum pendentem in parte 
superiore altaris cum ridello. 
% Ht ij) pannos staynatos pro inferiori parte altaris. 
Et ij pannos de consimili pro parte superiore cum ij 
ridellis Et iij pixides pro pane imponenda. 
ij pannos pro altare tempore xl". (quadragesimali). 
Et iij pannos pro Imaginibus cooperiendis. 
ij paria candelebrarum (sic) vnde j par de latino & aliud 
par de stagno. 
vnum pannum pro sepulchro staynatum. 
Kt j plumarium pro eodem cum ij crucibus. 
Vnum paruum turibulum Ht nauem pro incensu de peutro 
cum iij crewettes. 
Ornamenta de Capelle ij tabulas paruas depictatas pro altare. Ht 
vnum pannum pro mortuis 
Vij vestimenta pro solo sacerdote vnde iij paria de cerico 
cum apparatu. ij vestimenta diuersorum operum cum 
apparatu de Bordelisandre. Ht. ] vestimentum glaucum 
vetus & debile. 
ij calices exteriores non de auro cum patenis. Ht iiij 
corporas cum casulis. : 
j surplicium. Ht j paxbred. 
ij tuellias curtas pro pauperibus communicandis. 
Kt ij tuellias pro lauatorio. 
j missale bene ligatum. Htij portiforia vnde j liber notatus 
& alius non notatus. 
Et vnum librum pro extremitate facienda in vnetione cum 
i eleuat! pro eodem officio. 
j campanam ad diurnum officium premuniendum 
ij alias campanas pro sacratione. Ht ij canapia cum pixide 
supra altare. 
v Imagines vnde j de sancta Trinitate alia de virgine 
Maria, alia sancti Johannis Baptiste, alia sancti Thome 
& alia sancti laurentij. Ht ] pannum pro toto altare 
prius recessum Capellani cooperiendo. 
j magnam tabulam in parte superiore altaris cum Imagi- 
nibus de Alabastro. 
ij magnas alias stantes tabulas iuxta Imagines depictas. 
Et vnam lapidem [? lapideam]. 
lecti in dormitoriis et solariis. It. v lectos tabulis inclusis pro viris in 
parte inferiore coram altari ex vna parte cum vesti- 
mentis & aliis necessariis pro eisdem. 
»  lij lectos ex altera parte pro feminis cum aliis necessariis. 
*f ix lectos tabulis inclusos in diuersis cameris in gardino 
extra Capellam. 


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382 Lhe Trinity Hospital, Salisbury. 


lecti in dormitoriis et solariis. Et vj lectos supra in Dormitorio coram — 
altari tabulis inclusos. Et j magnam cistam. Et iij 
lectos in diuersis cameris ibidem tabulis inclusos in — 
solario. 

bs Et ij lectos in cameris ante super vicum tabulis inclusos. 

In Aula & in promptuario. Vnam Doser de rubro & albo cum bankero. 
Et in promptuario ij mappas diapriatas & iij tuellias 
diapriatas cum 1j tuelliis. 

5 iij mappas de canabo. iiij manutergia debilia & vnum 
Almarium pro victualibus imponendis. 

Et j] magnam ollam eneam pro festo sancte Trinitatis In 
storhous supra promptuarium iiij rubros pannos de — 
Worstede pro capella. : 

XXV cooportoria diuersorum colorum & operum pro lectis — 
Cum xiiij quiltis pro lectis. ij paria de blankettes — 
laneis. 

- xxiij paria linthiamina & j] caneuas. vnum peciam argenti 
cum Imagine Katarine in medio. Et ix coclearia _ 
argenti diuersarum formarum et ij mazera vetera — 
argento ligata. Vnde in medio j Gryffyn. Ht in alia ~ 
bussellus argenti. 4 

5) Et j] magnam ollam eneam xij lagenis pro festo sancte © 
Trinitatis. 

» J magnam patellam. Et. vj ollas eneas maiores & minoves 
& j vreiolum. ¢, 

59 J. Chaior (?)' vj perapsides xiij Discos ix saucres (sie), - 

Et. iij ollas de peuter. unde ij de potello & j de quarto. — 
Cum j lauacro ponendo in cista. 

ix patellas diuersarum quantitarum v ollas eneas maiores 4 
& minores j. chafin. 


In coquina jcamenam ferri rotundam j. Veru longum cum j pari 
de Aundires. Etj boket ferro ligatum. Ht j. cam- 
panam pro pauperibus ad prandium conuocandis. f 

In cuius rei testimonium Sigilla partium predictorum partibus hujus — 
indenture sigilla sua alternatim apposita Datum loco 
die & Anno supradictis. 

(Dec. 20th, 1418.) 


Translation of the Inventory (1418) :— 


This Indenture made at New Sarum on Tuesday, in the vigil of St. 
Thomas the Apostle in the sixth year of King Henry the fifth since the 
conquest. Between Robert Puynant, Mayor of the City of New Sarum 
and master and custodian of the house or hospital of the holy Trinity 
called Almshouse in the aforesaid City, on the one part & William Panyter, 
subwarden of the same mayor there substituted & appointed on the 
other part, testifies that the aforesaid mayor and master has committed 


i A charger ? 


By T. H. Baker. 383 


and delivered to the aforesaid William his subwarden and substitute 
the goods and chattels to the said house or hospital appertaining, well 
& faithfully to preserve & govern to the use of the sick of the said hospital 
and to administer to the same & at length to restore to the same Mayor 
and master or to his successors Mayors and custodians of the said hospital 
when he the subwarden shall be removed from his office at that place, 
and also to return & deliver a reasonable account, as well of the same 
goods as of the rents and other profits to the aforesaid house in the 
meantime belonging and accruing. 
In the Chapel. A cloth near the altar for keeping the HOWE 
v. towels with frontals & ij towels without frontals. 
j cloth of silk embroidered hanging on the upper part of the altar with 
a curtain. 
And ij cloths stained for the lower part of the altar. 
And ij similar cloths for the upper part with ij curtains. 
And iij pixes for putting the bread in. 
ij cloths for the altar at the time of Lent. 
And iij cloths for covering the images. 
ij pair of candlesticks of which j pair is of latten, the other of tin. 
A cloth for the sepulchre stained. 
And j cushion for the same with ij crosses. 
A little thurible, a ship for the incense of pewter with iij cruets. 
-Ornaments of the chapel. vij vestments for the priest alone, of 
which iij pair are of silk with furnishing, ij vestments of divers work 
with furnishing of Bordelisandre.! 
_ And j grey vestment, old and worn out, or worse for wear. 
ij chalices not gilt on the outside, with patens. 
And iij corporals with cases. 
j surplice and j paxbrede.? 
ij short towels for the poor (men) communicating. 
And ij towels for the lavatory. 
j missal well bound. And ij Breviaries of which one » Hyon is noted, 
| the other not noted. 

And one book for the office in extreme unction with j oilevat for the 
same office. 

j bell for calling to divine service. 

ij other bells for the consecration (sacring bells). 

And ij canopies with the pix over the altar. 

v images, of which j of the Holy Trinity, another of the Virgin Mary, 
another of St. John the Baptist, another of St. Thomas & another of 
Saint Laurence. 

And j cloth to cover the whole altar before the recess of the chaplain. 

] great table in the upper part of the altar with images of alabaster. 


) Bordelisandre is supposed to be an embroidered stuff made at Alexandria. 


2? Pax-brede, or pax-borde is the small tablet of wood or metal ornamented 
with a sacred image used in the service of the mass for the kiss of peace. 


384 The Trimty Hospital, Salisbury. 


ij other great standing tables near the images painted. 

And one of stone, 

Beds in dormitories and solars. Also v beds enclosed with boards 
for men in the lower part before the altar on one side with bed clothes 
and other necessaries for the same. 

iij beds on the other part for women with other necessaries. 

ix beds enclosed with boards in different chambers in the garden 
beyond the chapel. 

And vj beds in the dormitory before the altar, enclosed with boards. 
And j great chest. 

And iij beds in divers chambers enclosed with boards in the solar there. 

And ij beds in the chambers in front towards the street enclosed with 
boards. 

In the Hall. One doser of red & white with a banker. 

And in the Buttery. ij table cloths, diapered & iij towels diapered 
with ij towels, iij table cloths of canvas iiij worn towels for wiping the 
hands & one cupboard for placing the victuals in. 

And j great brass pot for the feast of the Holy Trinity. 

In the Storehouse above the Buttery. iiij red cloths of worsted for 
the Chapel. 

XXvV coverlets of different colours and workmanship for the beds with 
xiiij quilts for the beds. ij pair of blankets (woollen ?) [lan ? the original 
appears to be ‘‘ san,” which probably would mean of blood colour] xxiij 
pair of linen sheets and one canvas. 

A piece of silver with the image of St. Katherine in the middle. 

And ix silver spoons of different forms. And ij old mazers bound with 
silver, in the middle of one of which is a gryffyn. Andin the othera 
small boss.! 

And j great brass pot of xij gallons for the feast of the Holy Trinity. 

j great dish. And vj brass pots, great and small & j pitcher. r 

j Chaior (?).2. vj meat dishes. xiij dishes. ix saucers and iij pots of — 
pewter, of which ij are of a pottle & j of a quart. With] laver? placed ~ 
in a chest. 

ix dishes of various sizes, v brass pots great and small. 

j chafin dish. 

In the Kitchen. j round stove made of iron, j long spit, wfth j pair 
of aundires.? And j bucket bound with iron. And j bell for calling the 
poor people to dinner. S 

In witness whereof the seals of the aforesaid parties to the parts of 
this indenture alternately are affixed. Dated in the place, day, and year 
abovesaid. 


Trinity Hospital Inventory, 1436: — 


Hee Indentura testatur quod Thomas fireman, Maior Ciuitatis Noue 
Sarum ac magister siue custos Hospitalis sancte Trinitatis & sancti 


! The original is bussed, i.e., a “bushell,” or small silver boss in the inside 
of the bowl of the mazer. 
2 ? Charger. % Aundires=andirons. 


By T. H. Baker. 385 


‘Thome Cantuariensis Archiepiscopi & Martiris gloriosi tradidit & liberauit 
Roberto. Trassrawell subcustodi hospitalis predicti omnia bona eiusdem 
hospitalis, subscripta saluo custodienda & ad compotum inde infra octauas 
sancte Trinitatis vel alias quacunque per Maiorem predictum & succes- 
sores suos, maiores & custodes dicti hospitalis requisitus fuit rationabile 
premunitione quindecim dierum -prehabita reddenda. In primis in 
Aula duo Tabule dormientes precij viij4, It. v. formile pretij xviij4. 
Item duo Tangerdes ferro ligate, pretij xij*. Item tria Bankers cum uno 
Docer' ypalid, (sic) pretij xij’. Item vna campanaad pulsandam ad prandia 
pretij xx. Item vnus Vergis barell pretij. vj’. In coguina Inprimis vna 


li 
- XX "15 2 a5 AG 
magna olla enea ponderis — & j!. libra ij4, Sm*. x’. ij’. Item se- 
ij 


eundo pot, ponderis xlij'. libra ij¢. Sm*vijs. Item tercio pot, ponderis 
-xxviij#. libra ij Sm* iiijs. viij4, Item vnum posnet cum vno 
handel ponderis x". vnde libra ij, Sm xx? Item quinque 
pritelle (ste) ponderis xxij#. & dimidia, vnde libra ij?. Sm*.iijs.ixt. Item 
a gridire & vnum ffryeng panne ponderis viij". Sm. viij*, Item duo 
Broches & ij Aundires ponderis xxxvii". vnde libra }4. Sm*. ij’. j¢. vnum 
zex” pretij. j*. Item vj perapcides xiijj disci, vij saucers vnum Charcher 
de peutyr, ponderis xxxvij". vnde libra ij’. Sm*. vj’. ij2. Item iij Wegys® 
de yre pretij viij*. Item iij ladders pretij vj‘. Item vnum Coble ferri 
pretij ij?. Item in pincerna. Inprimisij mappe mensales pretij xiiij*. 
Item vnum maser cum a bond argente & deauratum pretij vj®. viij‘. 
Item sex cocliaria ponderis iiij vncie vnde ij’. vj“. vncie. Sm*.x’. Item 
vij hogettys pretij ij*. iiij4. Item ij seldres pro oale pretij iit. Item ij 
Basonys ij lauers, vy Candelabra ponderis xxiij" unde li iij?. Sm*. v’. ix. 
Item Almaria & vnum Busshel pretij xx“. Item vnum Trowe pro pane 
imponenda & ij perapcides ligni & vnum Bolle pretij vj. Item duo alia 
vasa vnde vnum pro otmele & aliam pro oale* pretij ij’. Item vnum 
magnum Tankard pretij ilij?. 

Item in Capella vnum aut* cloth y workyd cum vno ffruntell de Cerico 
subraudid cum serpents pretij iij®. iiij*. Item vnum Aut* Cloth cum vno 
Suffront ystayned wyth the salutation pretii ij’. Item ij Towell de playn 
work pretij vj“. Item vnum cloth de raynes cum blod scriptis in fine 
pretij xvj*. Item ynum Box pro corpore x‘ [ Christ] & ij Canypes pretij 
xij?. Item vna tabila de alabastro pro altare cum vij ymages cum crucifix 
desuper pretij x*. Item duo ymages vna de Trinitate cum tabernaculo 
& alia de sancto Thoma pretij xiij’. iiij. Item ymago de Marie de 
alabastro pretij ij’. iiij4. Item ij Tabelettes pretij xvj*. Item ymago 
sancti Johannis Baptiste & alia sancti laurencij pretij 1ij*. iiij?. Item vna 
crux de latyn pro processione pretij xx‘. Item a Senc'. de latyn pretij 
xj. Item a ship, vnum Oilefat iij cruetts & Vynpot de peutyr pretij 


'Docer or Doser=Dorser, a Hanging. Banker=a cloth, carpet, or cover- 
ng of tapestry for a form, bench, or seat. Halliwell’s Dict. 


iu 


|* Zex (A. 8. Seax a short sword) a tiler’s tool for chopping slates—(Pulman). 


3 Weeys=Wedges of iron. 4 7.e., ale. 
to) oD ] 


386 


= 
. 


The Trinity Hospital, Salisbury. E 
xij4. Item vnum Oofre ferro ligatum & aliud Cofre pretij iiijs. Item a 
ffrount and suffrount ystaynyd. ij rydell eiusdem secte pretij iiij®. Item ij — 
Brodeclothes workid vnum ffruntell de Ray pretij ij. Item duo Calices — 
ponderis xxj vncie ij’. viij’, ounce lvj*. Item ynum missale in primo 
folio incipiens Omnibus dominicis pretij v mares. Item vnum Portowys 
ynotid in secundo folio incipiens per domini Animam. Item aliud 
Portowys absque notis in primo folio incipiens dominica pa' pretij Ambo 
v mares. Item vnum psalterium incipiens secundo folio Hs tw pretij xx‘. 
Item v hole Tables pretij ij. Item vnum staynyd cloth pro sepulchro 
pretij xl¢. Item a ffrount & vnum suffrount & ij Rydell pro xl** ystayned 
pretij vj‘. viij*. Item vnum lentecloth cum Trinitate & aliud cum duobus ~ 
Angelis cum vernacula pretij ij*. viij’. Item vnum Corporax cum caas 
de Ray pretij xij’. Item a corporas cum a cace embraudid cum salutatione 
pretij xvj4. Item vnum corporas cum vno Caas embraudid w' Jhe 
pretij xl‘. Item a corporas cum vno Cuas de Ray cum rubro cruce 
pretij viij*. Item a corporas caas cum volucris pretij iiij4, Item Ridell 
de serico pretij viij4. Item iiij Tuell of Work pretij ij’. viij4. Item vnum 
Aut’ cloth yworkyd cum cruce embraudid pretij ij. Item vnum suffront 
de cerico embradid in medio cum Trinitate & Aut'. cloth yworked pretij 
vs. Item a Chisible,a Aube, cum Stole ffanel & Amys, de Bostian pretij 
x’. Item Aube, Amys, Stole ffanel & Chisible de cerico cum Trinitate in 
dorso pretij xxiij’. iiij4. Item Aube, Amys, stole, ffanel Chisible de albo & 
rubro chekered pretij vj*. viij‘. Item Chesible cum toto Apparatu de ~ | 
clothe de Coleyn pretij vj*. viij?. Item Chisible cum toto apparatu de 
Bordalisaundre pretij viij®. iiij4. Item Chisible cum toto apparatu de ~ 
Rubro Ray pretij v’. Item Chisible cum toto apparatu de rubro cerico | 
pretij v’. Item Autercloth cum iij corsis pretij viijt. Item ymago de ~ 
sancto Michalle ystaynd pretij xij‘. Item duo Candelabra de peuter & 
duo de lygno pretij x". Item Haly Water boket dy Tyn pretij iiij*. Item 
in the Womanchamber. In primis vj Couerlits pretij ij. Item a quilte 
pretij viij’, Item a peir linthiaminium pretij vj‘. Item a Courlyt cum 


ee 


M. And a cheker pretij xvj*. Item in ye Gystynchamber.’ In primis 
v Courlytys pretij v'. Item duo Blanketts pretij xvj*. Item duo paria 
de Shets & vnum Bolster pretij ijs. Item in seconda Chamber ij ~ 
Couerlits ij lynthiamina & vnum Blanket pretij xij* Item in tercia 
camera. In primis a Helynge propius le Straw (sic) pretij iiij*. Item 
vnum par lodicium pretij xvj4. Item vnum par linthiamini pretij xx 
Item vnum Couerlyt cum libdes hedes? (sic) pretij xvj4. Item aliud cum % 
cheker work pretij vi4. Item aliud cum yolw flour de lylye pretij xvj*. 4 
Item aliud Courlyt de lylyes pretij xvj4. Item a Courlyt de viride 
Chapeletts pretij ijs. Item aliud cum auibus half lynne & half wolle 
pretij ij’. Item in le Cloth Chamber In primis vnum Cooportorium 
cum Chapeletts pretij xij’. Item iiij Blanketts pretij iiijs. Item 
ynum Cooportorium de blod half lynne and halfe wolle pretij iij*% 
Item A bed & Tester de rubro cum Chapeletts & Stre in medio 
pretij vj’. viij?. Item wnum Bed de albo cum rubro flore de lylie 
pretij ij’. Item vnum cooportorium de Ray cum flours in y* Ray 


= 


1 pa probably=prima. *7.e., Lent. 3 Leopards’ heads. 


—. 
: * 


By T. H. Baker. 387 


pretij xx’. Item vnum cooportorium ypanyd cum diuersis coloribus 
pretij xx4, Item vnum cooportorium de russetto cum albis rosis & rubris 
half lynnyn & half wollyn pretij ij’. vj4. Item vnum Cooportorium cum 
lionibus & Grypys de rubro pretij iijs. Item vnum Cooportorium cum 
Blew Popynyayes pretij xx4. Item vnum Cooportorium cum rubro 
Dyse pretij viij*. Item vnum Quilte cum Shildes pretij xvj*. Item a 
playn Quilte large pretij xij. Item a Quilte cum serico de Rubro pretij 
xvj*. Item vnum matras ywrowgt cum Vyne leves by y° syde pretij xx4. 
Item vynum playn Quilte pretij xij’. Item vnum large Quilte cum vno 
Cumpas in medio pretij xx4. Item vnum antique Quilte pretij iiij*. 
Item ij Whitchys’ & vnum Cofre pretij iij’. iiij4. Item in Camera vltra 
Capellam. Inprimis duo magna Cofris pretij v*'. Item duo fformys 
pretij viij* Item vnum Cooportorium pretij iiij?, Item ynum 
cooportorium de albo colore pretij xij‘. Sm* totalis bonorum predict 
xxilij!. xjs. v4 


The earliest: accounts of the Hospital in existence are those from 
1407 to 1411, from which time they are missing to 1451. Sinee 
then they are nearly intact. Annexed is a transcript of that for 
1480, which is a fair specimen of them :— 


Computus Stephani Rotherford, sub-custodis Domus sive Hospitalis 
Sancte Trinitatis & Sancti Thome Martiris Archiepiscopi a ffesto Sancti 
Michaelis Archangeli, Anno Regni Regis Edwardi iiij". xix° vsque idem 
festum Anno ejusdem Regis xx° viz. per vnum Annum integrum. 

Augmentum Nullum. 

Redditus. Idem receptus de xij’. receptis de redditu illius tenementi 
in quo Johannis Caterton nuper habitabat modo in tenura Walteri 
Harryes, Bruer, in vico de Wynmanstrete Ciuitatis Sarum ad iiij°t Anni 
terminos per equales portiones. Ht de vj. viij*. receptis vnius tenementi 
in Culver strete, Civitatis in quo Rogerus Doly nuper habitabat. Ht 
de x*. receptis de redditu vnius tenementi apud Barnewell Crosse quod 
Johannes Sendall, Mason tenet ad equales terminos. Ht de viij’. receptis 
de redditu illorum duorum Cotagiorum iuxta idem tenementum. Et 
de vj°. iiij@. receptis de redditu illius tenementi in Gygorne strete Ciuitatis 
in quo Guido, laborer nuper habitabat ad equales terminos. Ht de xx‘. 
receptis de redditu vnius tenementi in Gygornestrete in quo Walterus 
Laurénce, Bruer, nuper habitabat ad equales terminos. Et de iiij’. re- 
ceptis de redditu vnius tenementi apud Blackebrigge, Ciuitatis juxta 
latrinam ibidem quod Robertus Bowyer modo inhabitat. Ht de vjs. viij4. 
receptis de redditu illius alterius tenementi ibidem juxta idem tenementum 
quod Elizabeth Best vidua nuper tenuitibidem. Ht de vjs. viij*. receptis 
de tercio tenemento ibidem in quo Nicholaus Burnham chaundelir modo 
manet ad equales terminos. Ht de vj’. viij*. receptis de quarto tenemento 
ibidem in quo Benet Mansy nuper inhabitabat ad equales terminos. Ht 


1 Whitchys=Chests. 


388 


The Trinity Hospital, Salisbury. 


de yj°. viij*. receptis de redditu vnius tenementi juxta idem tenementum 
in quo Henricus Adam, yoman inhabitabat ad equales terminos. ‘ 
Et de—iiij’. receptis de redditu vnius tenementi quod Robertus Taylor 
manet. Et de—vj®. receptis de redditu illius parvi tenementi Cornerij in _ 
quo Dyonysius (szc) Pye, vidua inhabitat. Ht de x’. receptis de redditu 
illius tenementi in Bronstrete juxta idem tenementum. Ht de—ix‘.receptis 
de redditu alterius tenementi ibidem juxta idem tenementum in Broune- 
strete. Et de—xijs. receptis de redditu illorum trium Cotagiorum in Je 
Newstrete Ciuitatis quilibet eorum de redditu iiij*". s. ad equales terminos. 
Et de—xxxvj®. viij*. receptis de redditu illius tenementi in le Bocherew a 
Ciuitatis quod Johannes Jeynkyns inhabitat. Et de—xx*. receptisde 
redditu illius tenementi Angularis ex opposito le Pultricrosse Ciuitatis in 
teuura Willelmi Eston ibidem. Et de—xl> receptis de redditu illius 
tenementi in le Cordewaner rew Ciuitatis juxta Cimiterium Sancti Thome 
Martiris Ciuitatis quod Ricardus Potecary nuper inhabitabat, modo in 
tenura Nicholai Treuethyk de contra adet. Et de—viij*. receptis de ~ 
redditu vnius tenementi in Endlestrete quod Johannes Dounton nuper 
inhabitabat. It de—xx*. receptis de redditu illius tenementi in Carteryn- 
strete in tenura nouper Johannis Burnham, Wexchaundeler sibi & 
Assignatis suis dimissis, cum reparatione ad terminum Annorum. Et 
de—xx®. receptis de redditu illius tenementi in Carterinstrete in quo 
Petrus White, Joynor nuper inhabitabat ibidem sibi & assignatis suis 
dimissis cum reparatione per indenturam ad terminum Annorum. Ht 
de —v‘*. iiij?. receptis de redditu illorum duorum tenementorum ex parte 
orientale hostij de le Almeshous modo dimissorum Johanni Clyffe ad 
terminum Annorum ad reparationem inde debit faciendam Sumptibus 
suis propriis. Summa xiiij!. vs. 

Defectus Redditis. De quibus in defectu redditts illius tenementi 
quod Willelmus Hardyng (nuper Elenor Payle) nuper tenuit superius 
onerati ad vj’. viij*. Vltra iij’. iiij4, inde le hoe Anno quia vacue per 
dimidium vnius Anni iij’. iiij*, Et. in defectu redditts illius tenementi, © 
quod Johanna nuper vxor Radulphi Hayne tenuit superius onerati ad 
x®, (v’. in hoc anno quia inconducti) x*. Ht in defectu redditts illius” 
tenementi in Culuerstrete quod Johannes Belle nuper tenuit superius 
onerati ad vj’. viij*. et nihil inde le hoe anno pro defectu conductionis | 
yj*. viij*., Ht in defectu redditts illius tenementi nuper Walteri Laurence ~ 
modo in tenura Thome Coffyns, superius onerati ad xx*. & nihil inde le 
hoe Anno per defectum conductionis—xx*. Et in defectu reddittis illius — 
tenementi in quo Johanna Dounton nuper tenuit superius onerati ad — 
viij®. & nihil inde le hoc Anno per defectum conductionis viij’. Et in | 
defectu redditus illius tenementi quod Lovett, Tanner nuper tenuib — 
superius onerati ad x*. vltra vij*. vj*. inde le hoe Anno quia vacue per — 
quartarium ynius Anni ij’. vj*. Ht in defectu redditts illius tenementi 
quod Guido, laborer nuper tenuit superius onerati ad vj’. viij? vltra 
iij®. iiij*. inde le hoe Anno quia vacue per dimidium vnius Anni iij’. iiij* 
Et in decasu reddittis illius tenementi in le Cordewaner rew quod 
Nicholaus Dekyn ibidem tenet superius onerati ad xl°. vltra xxxiijs. iiij%, 
inde le hoc anno yj*. viij*. Et in defectu redditis illorum duorum — 


¥ : By T. H. Baker. 389 


Cotagiorum juxta tenementum apud Barynwell crosse quod Johannes 
Sendall, mason, tenuit, superius onerati ad viij’. & nichil inde le hoc 
Anno per defectum tenementi viij’. Summa iij!. viijs. vj? 

Summa Reddituum Clare x". xv, vj‘. 

Recepta fforinseca. Ht de xls. receptis de pardonatore hospitalis 
predicti hoe Anno ex Devocione a Christi fidelibus in prima collectione. 
Et de—Jj*. viij*. receptis hoe Anno Devocionibus diversorum fratrum & 
sororum domts predicte & collectis tam in Anno Johannis Inglerams 
maioris quam pro instanter Anno videlicet Roberti Suth prenominati. 

Summa iiij", xj8. viij*. 
Summa Totalis Recepte xv". viijs. ij%. 

Allocatio superplus. Inde idem computatio petit Allocationem de 
Superplus suo vltimi Anni proxime precedente vt patet inpede eiusdem 
Toby SE, oe 

Summa iiij!' xs. x4, 

Resolut Redditis. Et in redditibus resolutis Domino Episcopo Sarum 
pro omnibus tenementis eiusdem Domus infra Ciuitatem ad manus 
Collectoris sui ibidem vt in Annis precedentibus hoc Anno solutis xj°. 
Et in redditibus resolutis Onnom Merywether Capellano Cantario Sancte 
Trinitatis in Ecclesia Sancti Edmundi Ciuitatis Sarum per Annum vt in 
precedentibus xj®. Ht in denarijs. solutis pro duobus torticijs ad ecclesiam 
Cathedralem Sarum ad Summum Altarem idem disponendis Annuatim 
imperpetuum torcis vj. viij?, Et in denarijs solvtis pro impetracione 
ynius litere licenciale domini Kpiscopi Sarum pro pardonatore in propria 
hoe Anno vj‘. viij’. Summa xxxv*. iiij4. 

Reparacio Tenementorum. Ht in Denarijs solutis pro reparationibus 
hoe Anno factis in diuersis tenementis tam in Newestrete, Gigonstrete 
Culuerstrete & Endelestrete vt in maeremio, findulis, clavis, calce, terra, 
tegulis, zabula & alijs necessariis, vna cum Stipendijs, Carpentarijs, 
lathamerijs, tegulatoribus & alijs operantibus conductis pro diversis 
defectibus in tenementis predictis, hoc anno factis & emendis prout patet 
per parcellas inde factas. Summa iiij. vj’. 74. ob. 

Custus Necessarii Domts Hospitalis. EHtin denarijs solutis hoe Anno 
pro Custubis & expensis necessarijs ad vsum pauperum ibidem occupatis 
pro exhibitione eorundem. Habenda secundum ffundacionem ejusdem 
Domus ordinatum, videlicet pro pane, servisia, Carnibus, recentibus 
piscibus, sale, farina Avenaria, focale cum alijs necessarijs hoc Anno, 
expendit prout patet per billam de parcellis inde factam & per maiorem 
& Alijs examinatam—lij’. vj. 

Vadia maiori cum Alij’. Ht in denarijs solutis Roberto Suthe Maiori 
Ciuitatis predicte a magistro sive Custode Domus sive Hospitalis pre- 
dicte in plenam solutionem pencionis sue hoc Anno xiij®. iiij4. 

Et in denarij® solutis pro Stipendio Capellani hospitalis hoc Anno, vltra 
vynam togam sibi ex conventione sua facta precie x’. Ac vltra comen- 
salem ejusdem capellani sibi concessam per diversas gratias hoc Anno 
Xxxiij®. iiij4, 

Et in denarijs solutis pro vna toga pro liberato dicti Capellani ex 
conventione facta hoc Anno x*. 


390 The Trinity Hospital, Salisbury. 


Et in denarijs solutis Stephano Rotherford, Subcustodi dicte Hospitalis 
pro pencione hoe Anno, habenda Nicholao hoc Anno quod pardonatur 
Nichil. 

Ht in denarijs solutis Clerico faciente & scribente presentes computos 
cum parcellis necessarijs ad idem —i)*. 

Summa Iviij®. viij?. 
Summa Totalis Allocationum 
& Solucionum 
Et sic predictus Computus habet Surplus de xvjé. iij*. ob. 


} xvj!\. iiij*, v4. ob. 


1504-5 (19 and 20 Hen. VIII). In this year’s account is an item 


headed “ Recepta fforinseca ” :— 

Ht de xxiiij’- ix’. ob. receptis de pixoide fraternitatis hoe Anno. Ht 
de ix’. de denarijs inventibus in pixide de oblationibus infra capellam 
ibidem pro termino computi. Et de xxvj‘. viij4. receptis de executoribus 
testamenti Ricardi Capellani ibidem ex eorum dono. 


Also a list of stores sold :-— 


Venditio Stauri. Et de xxxiij’. receptis de venditione vnius calicis 
argenti ponderantis ix vne. videlicet pro vucia iij’. viij4. sic hoe Anno 
venditi. Et de vs. de venditione j paris precule coralii ponderis ij*s*"" 
vne & dimi, videlicet pro vncia ij’. Et de xij’. ixt. receptis de venditione 
viij Cocliariorum argenti ponderis viij vnci & dim videlicet pro qualibet 
vucia ijs. x°. Et de ij’. x4. receptis de venditione j zone. Et de xix®. xj% 
receptis de venditione j centum & xxvij libras de vetero stagno. Et de 
vij*. receptis de venditione xx libras veteris ferri. Ht de iij’. iiij*, de 
venditione ij superlecti linee hoc Anno. Ht de iij. iiij4. receptis pro 
conductione vnius lecti de instauro Domits sic hoc Anno conducti. 
Summa, iiij! xxj% 

Custi necessarij. In sexaginta & quatuor virgis de panno lineo noviter 
dependentis ad vsum Aule Hospitalis. Ht in vna mensa de Svrnes (sic) 
empta vj’. viij?. &e. F 


Proctors were appointed for gathering alms throughout the — 


diocese for the benefit of the Hospital. We find this entry :— 

1505. 26s. 8d. was gathered in the box of the fraternity & 6».87. was — 

found in the box within the Chapel of the Hospital. 26s. 8d. was collected 

by John Bolton within the County of Wilts. 3s. 4d. by Richard in the 

County of Berks and 10 shillings by Thomas Andrew, in the County of 

Dorset, besides Legacies of 3s. 4d. from William Coke & 12d. from Peter 
Malter. 


Similar items are recorded yearly. 

1505-6. Received from William Godson for the hire of two cows this 
year 3s. 4d. for 1 qr. of malt 3s. For one silver spoon by the legacy 
of Joan Sadiller & 9 ounces of silver the legacy of Alice Graunt & 2 Cows 
the gift of William Goodson. 


By pr. H. Baker. 391 


1512. Various articles belonging to the Hospital are sold and 
the proceeds appropriated, viz., one pair of brigandires (sz), 3s. 10d., 
‘one jack, 3s. 8d., two ewes and two lambs, 4s. (1506) One old 
chest, 16d. 


1517. Also the same John axeth allowance for expences in vitale. 


ffyrst for an oxe bought at xij market xxiij®, i1ij¢. 
Also for kylling and dressyng of the same oxe 2 ayes 
Also for a bushell of baye salt. i viij*. 
Also for a bushell of beenes rot, 
Also iij coupyll of salt ffyshe ij’. vj? 
Also payd for beffe the xvj Daye of Maye ij’. j4. 
Also for a bushell of white salt : vi. 
Also for a q'trr of a bullok ro BR 
Also for a bullok xh 
Also for kylling and dressyng of the same vi. 
Also for half a busshell of baye salt iiij?. 
Also for a bacon hogge vs. 
Also delyiv’ed to Crystyan Carteryr to bye other vyteles Is, 


Sm? iiij!. xix’. vijt. 
1520, Dec. 18. Payd for an oxe bought at Barnard’s Crosse XXVjS. 

Dec. 23rd. For kylling & dressyng of an oxe Wee 
1528. There is an account of the fare provided for the brethren, 
amongst the papers belonging to the Hospital, from which it ap- 
pears that the ancient custom was for the sub-warden to provide 
all the requirements from the funds at his disposal, which were 
made up from the income arising from the annual rental of the 
property of the Hospital, the donations collected in a box kept on 
the spot, legacies bequeathed by benefactors, and collections made 
by duly constituted proctors throughout the diocese, one of whom 
| Was appointed in each county, viz., Wilts, Berks, and Dorset. 
The brethren were fed at a common table in the hall. The 
“Chaplain had his meals there also, in addition to his stipend of 
_ 83s. 4d. and one gown annually. The Mayor was paid 13s. 4d. per 
“annum as a recompence for his trouble. 
: Here follow the subwarden’s accounts for the year 1528-9 :— 


i‘: This boke made the xj'* day of Aperell the xviij™ yere off the Raygne 


On ester eve 


Itm inp’m’ the xj'> day of Aperell for A quart™ vele xijt. 
Itm for A cawlffys henge iiij’. 
Itm ffor A Ronde of beffe vij". 


| VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXIII. 2D 


392 The Trinty Hospital, Salisbury. 
Itm ffor A Thornbake ; iij*, ob. 
Itm ffor Spyse ij’. 
Twyrsday the xiiij' day off Aperell for A quartt of motton & A % 
pese of befe & A sholder pese of befe xijoam 
ffryday the xvij'" day off Aperell for ij of buttyr ij, 
Itm ffor Salte ffyshe & stoke ffyshe & anygge iiijte 
Sm* — iiijs. ob. 4 
Satursday the xviij'" day off Aperell ffor A clode of vele & A 4 
knokyll of vele & A ronde of beffe & A cawlffys henge xiiij4 4 
Twyrday the xxj'" day of Aperell ffor A peke of otemele va 


Wennysday the xxij'" day of Aperell for fyshe & eggs vou 

Thursday the xxiij'" day of Aperell ffor beffe vele & motton viij®. 

ffryday the xxiiij" day of Aperell for salte fyshe And fresh fyshe 

& buttyr viij?. 
Sim? iij s iiij?. 

Satursday the xxv day of Aperell ffor A Ronde of beffe & a lege 

of vele xia 


Twyrsday the xxviij'' of Aperell A calvys henge ta 
Wennysday the xxviiij" day of Aperell ffor a thornebake & A 
pese of congar ij’ 
Thursday the laste Day of Aperell for beffe motton & vele vice 
ffryday the ffyrste Day of May ffor Salte fyshe freshe fyshe & 4 
buttyr vij 
Sm? ij s iiij4. .Y 
Satursday the ij Day off maij for beffe & motton xiiij4 
Itm ffor brede ij’. / 
Twyrsday the v* Day of maij for fyshe iiij4 
Itm for eggs 14 
Wennysday the vj" Day off maij for beffe & motton xi 
Itm ffor brede iy 
Thursday the vij'" Day of maij for A Ronde of beffe & a joys ; 
of motton . 
ffryday the viij* Day of Maij for butter ig 
Itm for Salte fyshe & stoke fyshe =) 
Sm?. iiij s. iijt. : 
Saturday the ix" Day of maij ffor beffe & motton And vele xvij% 
Itm ffor a shepys henge | j4. ob. 
Itm ffor fllowre ob. 
Monday the xj'* Day of Maij ffor A peke of Salte ings 
Itm ffor A peke off otemele vi, 
Wennysday the xij" Day of maij ffor salte fyshe & freshe 
fyshe vj. 
Itm ffor eggys Bl 
Thursday the xiiijth Day of maij for befe & motton viij’. 
ffryday the xv Day off maij for stoke fyshe & salte fyshe vij’. 
Itm for buttyr ij’, 


Sm*. iiij s iiij’. 
Satursday the xvjth of maij for A cawlvys henge iiij’, 


ee 


; 
i 
: 
' 


By T. H. Baker. 


Itm for beffe 

Monday the xviijth Day of Maij ffor stoke fyshe Salte fyshe & 
fresh fyshe 

Itm ffor buttyr 


Twyrsday the xixth Day of maij for Salte fyshe & Stoke fyshe 


Thursday the xx] Day of maij for Beffe vele & motton 

ffryday the xxijt Day of maij for ij tb butt 

Itm for Salte fyshe & stoke fyshe 

Sm*. — iiij s ij4. ob. 

Satursday the xxiijti Day of maij. ffor beffe & motton 

Twyrsday the xxvjth Day of maij ffor beffe vele & motton 

Wennysday the xxvijti Day of Maii for Salte fyshe, stoke 
fyshe & freshe fyshe & buttyr 

Thursday, the xxviijt Day off maij for vele 

ffryday the xxixti Day off maij ffor Salte fyshe & stoke fyshe 

Itm ffor Buttyr 

Smm*. iij s 14. 

Thursday the laste Day of maij for befe, vele & motton 

Ttm the Wennysday yn the Whytson Weke ffor A Syde of 
Stoke fyshe & A Syde of mylwytt 

ffryday yn the Whytsou Weke ffor a hole stoke fyshe & Salte 
ffyshe 

Sm? ij s v2. ob. 

Satursday yn the Whytson weke for befe vele & motton 

Monday the morow after trynyte Sonday for fleshe 

Twyrsday aft’ trynyte Sonday for befe & motton 

Wenysday aft’ trynyte Sonday for Salte fyshe, stoke fyshe 


.& fresh fyshe 


Thursday after trynyte Sonday ffor beffe, vele & motton 
ffryday after trynyte Sonday ffor Salte ffyshe, & fresh fyshe 


& butter 


Sm’. iiij s. ij4. 

Satursday aft". trynyte Sonday ffor beffe vele & motton 

Itm for A peke of otemele 

Wennysday the xvijt Day of June ffor fyshe & buttyr 

Thursday the xviijth Day of June ffor beffe vele & motton 

ffryday the xixth Day of June ffor freshe fyshe & Salte fyshe 

Sm*. — iij s viij?. 

Satursday the xxti Day of June ffor beffe vele & motton 

Monday the xxij#! Day of June for vele & motton 

Itm for a peke of Salte 

Twyrsday the xxiijth Day of June ffor buttyr Salte fyshe & 
freshe fyshe 

Itm ffor ij! off mydsomer lyght 

Wennysday the xxiiijti Day of June for Salte fyshe & freshe 
fyshe. 

Thursday the xxv Day of June for beffe, vele & motton 

‘firyday the xxvj Day of June ffor ij!' butter 


2D 2 


xx, 


iiij*. ob. 


394 


The Trinity Hospital, Salisbury. 
Itm for Salte fyshe & freshe fyshe vitae 
Sm* — iiij s v4. ob. 
Satursday the xxvijti Day of June for eggs i 
Itm ffor beffe vele & motton xilij*. 
Itm for brede af 
Twyrsday, the laste day of June ffor beffe vele & motton vijay} 
Wennysday the fyrst Day of Julij for butt* jim 
Itm for stoke fyshe & Salte fyshe vji. 
Thursday the second Day of Julij ffor beffe vele & motton viija. 
ffryday the thyrd Day of Julij for Salte fyshe & freshe fyshe A 
Itm ffor buttyr ij4 
Sm* — ij s. x4. 
Satursday the iiijth Day of Julij for befe & motton xiiij@ 
Twyrsday the vijth Day of Julij for beffe vele & motton xe 
Wennysday the viijth Day of Julij for buttt & fyshe vijt. 
Thursday the ixth Day of Julij for fleshe vijay 
ffryday the xth Day of Julij for butt' & fyshe vice 
Sm’ — iij s & viij%. 
Satursday the xjth Day of Julij for befe vele & motton xvj! 
Twyrysday the xiiijth Day of Julij ffor beffe vele & motton xij 
Wennysday the xvth Day of Julij for butter & fyshe vj! 
ffryday the xvijth Day of Julij for butt" & fyshe viijt 
Sm? iij s vij%. 
Satursday the xviijth Day of Julij for befe vele & motton xia 
Twyrsday the xxj'! Day of Julij for befe vele & motton vijt, 
Itm for A peke of otemele via 
Wennysday the xxij' Day of Julij for buttyr Salte fyshe & 
freshe fyshe via 
Itm for A chese ij3, oly 
Thursday the xxiij" Day of Julij for befe vele & mutton viij? 
ffryday the xxiiij4 Day of Julij for butt". Salte fyshe & fresh 
fyshe viij’. 
Sm*. iiij s ob. a 
Satursday the xxv Day of Julij for beffe, vele & motton 7 
Wenysday the xxviiij of Julij for butt™ & fyshe v 
Thursday the xxx" Day of Julij for beffe vele & motton viij*. 
ffryday the laste Day of Julij for fyshe & butter vj 
Sm*. ij. vij4. q 
Satursday the fyrst Day of August for beffe & motton xij, 
Itm for halffe a bushell of Salte By 
Itm ffor A peke of otemele vi 
Twyrsday the iiijth Day of August for befe & motton viij*. 
Wennysday the vth Day of August for Salte fyshe & freshe fyshe  vij. 
Thursday the vjt® Day of August for beffe & motton vijt. 


fryday the vijtt Day of August for Salte fyshe & freshe fyshe _vij*. ob. 
Sm* — iiij s. 11% ob 


Satursday the viijtt Day of August ffor beffe & motton xij’. 
Twyrsday the xjt® Day of August for befe & motton viij*. 


Pad 


By T. H. Baker. 395 
Wennysday the xijth Day of August for butter & fyshe vj*. ob. 
Thursday the xiijts Day of August for beffe & motton vj°. ob. 
ffryday the xiiijt Day of August for freshe fyshe & salte 
fyshe vij*. ob. 
Sm*. — iij s. iiij¢ob [s¢e—should be iij‘.] 
Satursday the xvth Day of August for befe & motton als 
Twyrsday the xviij*® Day of August for beffe & motton viij4. 
Wennysday the xixth Day of August for freshe fyshe & Salte 
tyshe vji. 
Thursday the xx! Day cf August for befe & motton oe 
firyday the xxj" Day of August for ffreshe fyshe & Salte 
fyshe vij?. 
Sm?* — iij s. j% 
Satursday the xxij Day of August for befe & motton xvij’. 
Wennysday the xxv" Day of August ffor salte fyshe & freshe 
fyshe vij. 
Thursday the xxvj"' Day of August for beffe & motton vj". 
ffryday the xxvij" Day of August for butt" & fyshe viij*. 
Sm’. — iij s ij% 
Satursday the xxviij" Day of August for beffe & motton xiij?. 
Monday the laste Day of August for fyshe i. 
Twyrysday the fyrst Day of Septe’bre for beffe & motton ix4, 
Wennysdaye ij?* ey of Septe’bre for freshe fyshe & Salte 
fyshe viij4. 
Thursday the iiijth ee) Day of Septe’bre for freshe fyshe & 
Salte fyshe vij?. 
ffryday the v'® (sic) Day of Septe’bre for freshe fyshe & Salte 
fyshe viij4. 
Sm* iij s xj. 
eat the vjt® (sic) Day of Septembre for beffe & motton pa 
Twyrsday the viijt Day of Septe’bre for beffe & motton viij?. 
Wennysday the ixth Day of Septembre for buttyr & fyshe yj. 
Thursday the xth Day of Septembre for beffe & motton viij*. 
ffryday the xjt® Day of September for freshe fyshe & Salte 
fyshe vj?. 
Sm?. — iijs. iiij’. 
Satursday the xijth Day of September for beffe & motton xiij*. ob. 
Twrysdays the xvth Day of Septembre for beffe & motton viij*. 
Wennysday the xvjtt Day of Septembre for Salte fyshe & 
pylchard & buttyr iiij?. 
Thursday the xvijth Day of Septembre for befe & motton vd, 
firyday the xviijth Day of Septembre for Salte fyshe & freshe 
fyshe vj. 
Sm* — iij’. ob. 
Satursday the xixth Day of Septe’bre for befe & motton xij? 
Wennysday the xxijt Day of Sept’bre for fyshe vij". 
Thursday, the xxiijt! Day of Septembre for beffe & motton iiij?. 
ffryday the xxiiijtt Day of Septembre ffor freshe fyshe & Salte 
fyshe __-viij?. ob. 


Sm’. ij. vij* ob. 


396 Lhe Trinity Hospital, Salisbury. 


Satursday the xxvti Day of Septe’bre for beffe & motton xijt 
Twyrsday the xxvijti Day of Septembre for beffe & motton viijt 
‘Wennysday the xxviijti Day of Septembre for fyshe & buttyr vie 
Thursday the xxixti Day of Septembre for befe & motton ijt 
ffryday the xxxti Day of Septembre for Salte fyshe & freshe ; 
fyshe viij% 


Sm* — iij’. — ob. 
Satursday the first Day of October for beffe, motton & lambe xij tae 


Twysday the iiij Day of Octobre for befe ij 
Wennysday the vt Day of Octobre for fyshe & buttyr iiij 
Thursday the vjth Day of Octobre for befe va 
ffryday the vijth Day of Octobre for fyshe & buttyr vijae 
Sma —ij®. vj. 
Satursday the viijt Day of Octobre for fyshe ij’ 
Itm for befe vele & motton viij% 
Twyrsday the xth Day of Octobre for beffe & motton vij® 
Wennysday the xjth Day of Octobre for fyshe, buttyr & parsneppys v% 
Thursday the xijth Day of Octobre ffor befe and motton ijt 
ffryday the xiijth Day of Octobre for fyshe buttyr & parsneppys viij‘ob. | 
Sm*. —iij’. ob. 2) 
Sarareda the xiiijth Day of Octobre ffor beffe & motton xiiij®. 
Twysday the xvijth Day of Octobre ffor butter & fyshe, parsneppys viij", 
Wennysday the xviijt® Day of Octobre for butter & fyshe vi. 
ffryday the xxti Day of Octobre for buttyr, fyshe & parsneppys  viij® 
Sm* — iijs. 72. 
Satursday the xxij Day of Octobre for beffe & motton xiij@ 
Ttm for hopyng & bottomyng of a boket for the trynyte ij 
Twysday the fyrst Day of Novembre for a peke of otemele iiij’. 
Itm for befe And motton & porke xii 
Wennysday the second Day of Novembre ffor Salte fyshe & 
buttyr & stok fyshe vijé. 
ffryday the vth Day of Novembre for salte fyshe & stoke fyshe . 
Itm for A Dossen of parsneppys ij 
Sm?*. — iiijs. 7% 2 
Satursday the vjth Day of Novembre for fyshe iis 
Itm for beffe & motton xijee 
Itm payd at certayn seasons requyryd ffor bred ij. 
Sm*, — iijs. ij’. : 
Sm*, Tots. vli. iiijs. j?. ob. 5 


1529. There is another inventory of the contents of the 


hospital] :— : 
Inp'mis. A gret masser wythe A Sylu™ bond. 
Itm more vij pewtar platters. 
Itm more iij pottyngers & v sawsers. 
Itm more iiij candelstykys. 
Itm more A Dyaper clothe of the gyft of Mestres Lewte. 
Itm iiij tabyll clothes of canvas. 


By T. H. Baker. 397 


Itm ii) hoggats for ale & A vargys barell. 

Ttm ij Salte Sellars off pewtar. 

Itm ij Trendyllys ffor to putt bred on. 

Itm A grater to grate bred wyth all. 

Tim more a streve (sc) off Jone yongs other wysse callyd Jone car- 

pynter. 

Itm A platter ij pottyngers A Sawser. 

A Salte Sellar & ij lytyll candelstykys. 

Itm John Raynold when that he was Steward lent vnto Master ffellow 
A plater & a potynger that the[y] moste answer ffore. 


From the above it is apparent that the contents of the hospital 
had very considerably diminished since the Inventory of 1436 was 
taken, or this is not a complete list. The chapel is not mentioned. 


1578. Here followeth the viij festival dayes' fro the comons payed 


1578. 
Inprimis allowance for all saintes daye ij’. 
Tte’ allowance for christmas daye iij®. iiij%. 
Ite’ allowance for twelfe daye anae 
Tte’ allowance for candlemas ‘daye infee 
Ite’ allowance for Haster daye iij®. iiij?. 
Ite’ allowance for assencion daye | ij’. 
Ite’ allowance for witsondaye ij’. 
Ite’ allowance for trinity sondaye iij®. iiij%, 


Summa xx°. 


The management appears to have been carried out on the 
original lines till after the Reformation. There is another Inven- 
‘tory of the date 1529 :— 


Thys ys the ynvytory off the parsellys off the Trynyte Kychyn off the 
hospital off newe Sar’ the day & date Above wryttyn. 
Inp'mis iij gret pottys, 
Itm ij Smaller pottys. 
Itm iiij pannys. 
Jtm v cawderons, 
Itm ij skymmazrs. 
Itm ij chaffyng Dyshys. 
b Itm iiij lytyll brochys. 
Itm a gret broche that John Raynold hathe. 
Itm An Aundyern. 
Itm A flesh hoke. 
Itm iij Mortars, 


—— 


1 After the Restoration of King Charles II. another holiday allowance was 
added, viz., on the King’s Birthday ijs. 

From this it seems the above was additional pay given to the brethren for 
| pocket money. 


398 The Trinity Hospital, Salisbury. 


Ttm iij Cotterellys. 

Itm A gyrdyern. 

Itm a frying pan. 

Itm A fyre pyke & A fyre pan. 

Itm an Iron bar & iij pot hangars. 

Itm An old Brandyerne. 

Itm a pott & ij lytyll pannys of Jone yongs. 
other wysse callyd Jone carpyntar. 


Throughout the reign of Elizabeth gifts of clothes appear to have 
been made to poor persons residing outside the hospital. 
By the charter granted to the City 9 James I. considerable 
changes were made in the constitution of this establishment, which { 
will be found in the Report of the Charity Commissioners, which 
is hereto annexed as an appendix. 


1578. Here followeth expences for wodde, otemele, salt, coles and 
other thinges necessary for the comons for the yeare of our lord 1577, in 
November vnto the yeare 1578 in November, also making one whole yeare: 


Inprimis for vj lode of wodde xix’. yjt 
Ite’ for xij peckes of otmele viij*. ij? 
Ite’ for vij peckes of salt iij*. vijaae 
Ite’ for a lode of coles of xl sackes xilj*oa 
Ite’ for ij bushels of peson iiij®. 
Ite’ for ridding the towne diche i 
Ite’ for iiij comunions xviij4. 
Ite’ for iiij sackes of coles xv4, 


Ite’ for besommes vi, 


Ite’ for a well rope, for mending a cauldron, for a new fourme Bl 
for mending pewes, for mending the house of office vjé- vy 
for making a windowe & for ij pound of ore 


moreover for the comons for the can yeare x! viij’. 2 

1579. Alexander Lawes, clark for his wages! XXvjé. vii 

1593. In consideration of the gifte of xx!i by Peter Herne it was — 
resolved that six fryce gownes be given to six poor people of this house — 
against Christmas yearly, at the discretion of the Mayor & the more part — 
of his brethren untill the said xx" be paid over to this house. 4 

1592, This yeare charge is made for 46 Sundays at 8% everie sonday 
for fleshe 30’. 84. 

1598. For the newe alteringe of the Comunion Cup viijs. ij. 

1610. ‘‘ Whereof yt is ordered & allowed to this Accomptant w*" is” 
payd vnto Mr. Dawson the Chaplyn over & above his wag[e]s for & in 
Consideracon he doth reade prayers extraordynarilye vppon Mondays» 
Wednesdays, & frydayes at the requeste of the poore of the s*. hospitalll 
Xeae 


1 Chaplain. e 


ee 


By 1. H. Baker. 399 


1632. Item rec: from Mathewe Bee, gent. Executo' of the last will 
and Testam*. of John Carpenter, Clarke, late Minister of the parish of 
St. Martin in the Citty aforesaid given vnto the Hospitall aforesaid by 
the said Mr. Carpenter xli!. 

1633. Ordered that the poore henceforthe shall receive 12s. weekly 
videlt. 12 pence a piece. 

It appears, as has been said, that the affairs of the Hospital 
were administered without any alteration of the original customs 
till after the Reformation. Then, by the Charter of James IL. it 
was placed on its present foundation, the only deviation being 
that instead of its governance by the Mayor, Sub-warden, and 
brethren, in 1853 it was transferred to the Trustees of the 
Salisbury Municipal Charities as then appointed, and in 1892, 
under a new scheme approved by the Charity Commissioners, 
the real estate of the Hospital was allowed to remain vested 

in the Corporation of the Master and Poor of the Hospital of 
the Holy Trinity, and the Trustees were permitted to take the 
annual rents thereof and dispose of the goods and chattels, and 

_ other personal estate in such manner as they in their discretion 
think best. 

In the municipal strong room are many documents relating to 

_ the conveyance of properties given by John Chandeler of an earlier 
date than the Hospital itself, by which the owners can be traced 
as far back as 1290. One I would especially note refers to what 
is now the Star Inn, then called the “ Rydedore,”’ which, in the 

absence of a better derivation, I would suggest as being the “ Ray 

md or.” 

In the latter part of the seventeenth century it seems that the 

“maintenance of the inmates was contracted for at 1s. 6d. per head 

per week, bnt it must be borne in mind’ that in addition to their 
food they were supplied with fuel, clothing, and additional fare at 

Christmas, besides an extra allowance on holidays, of which there 

| were eight in a year. 

1710. The old woman who attends at the Trinity Hospital is 

| to be allowed seven shillings a quarter for her trouble and each of 


400 The Trinity Hospital, Salisbury. 


New Sarum, 2nd March, in the 9th year of his reign (1612), 
recites that in the City of New Sarum there was a certain 
hospital with divers lands and tenements thereto belonging, 
commonly called the Hospital or House of the Holy Trinity, 
which was in the governance and disposition of the mayor of 
the said city, being master, guardian or governor of the said 
hospital; and that for the better support of the poor living in 
the said hospital, divers lands and tenements had been thereto- 


fore granted to the use thereof, by divers names, and that 
ambiguities had arisen with respect to the name of the said 
hospital; and by the said charter the said hospital is founded 
of one master and twelve poor men, who were then in the said 
hospital, and of the like number from time to time thereafter to 
be elected and appointed by the aforesaid mayor and commonalty. | 
The charter afterwards ordains that the Mayor and Corpor- | 
ation of Sarum and their successors should be masters of 
the said hospital; and the poor of the said hospital are thereby 
incorporated by the name of The Master and Poor of the 
Hospital of the Holy Trinity, in the city of New Sarum. That the 
corporation should have a common seal, and that they and their q 
suecessors should have power to sue and be sued, and to enjoy, 
grant, and demise all and singular their lands, goods, chattels, and 
rights under the said common seal, and all goods and chattels, 
lands, tenements and hereditaments theretofore belonging to 
the said hospital are thereby conveyed to the master and poor 
of the said hospital, their heirs and successors, with the intention a 
and under the confidence that they and their successors, out of the 
said lands and tenements should allow to every poor person of the 4 
said hospital such relief'as in times past was wont to be allowed; 
and the said charter provides that the poor of the hospital should 


>= | 


be elected, constituted, treated, and in all things governed, by the 
said Mayor and Corporation, according to the law and statutes 
theretofore made, or thereafter by the said Mayor and Corporation 
to be made according to their sound discretion. 

Since the letters patent of James I. this charity has been aug- — 
mented by the following donations: 


by @. H. Baker. 401 


1673. June 23rd. William Chiffinch granted a rent charge of 
£7 3s. 10d. annually issuing out of his manor of Hempton 
alias Henton, co. Hants, £6 to the use and behoof of the 
brethren of the said hospital and 20s. towards the augmen- 
tation of the stipend and yearly allowance of the chaplain 
who should from time to time be hired by the said Mayor 
and Corporation or the steward of the said hospital, to read 
prayers in the said hospital, and concerning the sum of 3s. 10d. 
residue of the said annual rent, to be from time to time for 
ever bestowed towards the charge of recovering the said 
annual rent or otherwise as the Mayor and Corporation 
should think fit. 

TITCHBORNE’S rent charge of 8s. 8d. fee farm rent payable out of 
Sherfield farm, Hants. 

1691. Oct. 19th. FRicksr’s rent charge of £3 out of premises 
in Three Lions’ Chequer over against the Fish Market, to be 
paid to the twelve poor persons belonging to Trinity Hospital 
ds. apiece upon 28th October every year. 

1713. Francis Swanton conveyed Clatford Meadow, Hants, to 
the Corporation of New Sarum out of which they were to pay 
£10 yearly to the poor men of Trinity Hospital. 

1785. Sir ALEXANDER Pows.u by his will left £50 to augment 
the income of the poor in Trinity Hospital. 

1796. EpwarD Baker by his will bequeathed 300 guineas to 
be divided amongst the poor of the Holy Trinity Hospital, 
Sutton’s Almshouse, and the Hospital in Culver Street. 

1799. Witt1am Movtton by his will gave £500 to augment 
the pay of the poor in Trinity Hospital. 3 per cent. Consols. 

1823. Wutu1AM Guost by his will gave £100 to the Trustees 
of the Trinity Hospital. 

1826. £300 arising from fines on renewals was invested in 
3% per cent. Stock. 

1830. Pump Monzy. This charity receives 13s. per annum for 
the use of the pump from the neighbours. 


1837. Report of Commissioners. Formerly there was a chaplain 


2 The Trinity Hospital, Salisbury. 


belonging to the charity, to whom £1 was allowed for per- 
forming certain services in the chapel which were discontinued 
in 1796. The Rector of St. Martin’s parish has since gratu- 
itously, on the first Wednesday in every month, and on Trinity 
Sunday read prayers in the chapel, and also on Trinity 
Sunday administered the sacrament to the almsmen. 

In addition to the stipends of 3s, 6d. a week to each of the 
almspeople, they are provided with a black cloak and a shirt 
‘in alternate years. Fuel is also provided for the hospital. 

1832. Income £192 9s. 7d. Expenditure £173 0s. 1d. 


1825. Ordered “That if any one of the Trinity shall appear 
without a gown he shall forfeit a week’s pay.” — (Ledger Book.) 


1630. March 23rd. “Ordered that there shalbe no beare or ale 
to be taken to sell or to be uttered in the hospitall of the 
Trinity other then for the poore of and in the said house. 
And not any to be uttered or solde no* to strangers, and that 
the woman w°* now remayneth in the said house shalbe — 
convented before Mr. Mayor and some of the Justices of this 
citty.” 

1638. Rentall of the Trinitie Landes. 
John Benger gent 
Will Ray gent 
Antho. Bricket, gent 
Henry Castle, gent 
Henry Hamond 
George Combe 
Peter Vdall 
Rich. Spering 
Roger Cuckney 
Widdow Elmes 
John Evered 
Rob. Trigg 
Henry Bacon 
Steven Poole 
Aron Young 
Widdow Doule 
George Antrum 
Rich. ffry 
Tho. Burchatt 
John White 


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By T. H. Baker. 403. 


Will. Stainsmore 
Mr J°. Paine 
John Watkins 
Mathew Swift 
Mr. Mackrell 
Idem pro Eyres 
Rob. Mathew 
Hobbes 
Wdward Roone 
Tho. Bellwoll 
John Truman 


1646. Thisis the last year in which I finda salary is paid to the 
Chaplain, which has previously been £1 6s. 8d. per annum 
and for many years 20 shillings additional for week day 
services. 

After the Restoration the Chaplain’s salary was renewed. 


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1665. Mr. Bushell for reading prayers 2 quarters xiij’. iiij4, for Bread 
& wyne at the Sacrament ij§. vj‘. 

1668. To Mr. Henry Bold the Chaplaine for reading prayers for 
3 q'ters, xx*, for Bread & wine at the Sacram* 1’. ix*. ffor a Bible xyj*. 
vj*. ffor a Booke of Comon prayers ix:, ffor the charges of arresting 
Hyde & Saintsbury ij*. vj*. 

1670. To Mr. Xpofer London the Chaplaine for reading prayers this 
yeare past XXvj]§. viij@. 

For sustentacon of the poor Brethren from Saturday y° 13th of Novemb. 
1669 to Saturday y° 12th of Novemb. 1670, being 52 weeks at xviijs. p. 
weeke untill y° 13th of August last and afterwards at xvj*. vj‘, per weeke 
xlv", xv’. To them for Holliday money xxiijs; And for Beefe at 
Christmas v‘. ffor 40 Sacks of Coles xxxvij’. viij*. ffor 300 of ffagotts & 
other ffirewood iij". iiijs. x4. ffor vj. Gownes in money xl*. ffor Still’s 
Gowne vj‘. ffor 15 Ells of Canvas to make 6 Shirts and for makeing 
Xviij’. vj*. To y* poore Brethren given by order out of the money given 
by Mr. W™. Chiffinch iij', xij*, And to y° woman for y°® Boy placed in 
y° said Hospital xv*. ffor Oatmeale and Salt xxxiiij’. vj‘, ffor 2 bushells 
of Pease viij’. flor Sope & Starch & Besomes v%. ij4, Candles vj‘. ffor 

_ plants and gardening iij’. iiij’, ffor a Bucking Cowle x’. ffor hooping 

Tubbs iij’. ffor a Lipp-cloth iij’. ffor a Baskett for Lynnen xvj*- ffor a 
paire of Andyrons iiij’, iiij*. flor mending y°® Pott xviij*. ffor mending 
y* Chappell window vj‘. ffor 300 of Bricks & other materialls & worke 
for y° Well between the Hall & y* pump house x‘. ffor expence at y 
surveying the Leases vj’, To y° Town clrke for takeing notes & twice 
writeing out a Survey of the Leases ij’. vj". =xviij!. xs. 17%, 

1664. “Given to the Trinity men at sev’all festivals and holy days 
xxij’.. And on Alls's, day last ijs. ffor exchange of a kettle ix’. iiij4, ffor 

a Lipp Cloth ij’. iiij4, A chopping Boord vj‘. A hoope iiij’, mending a 


404 The Trinity Hospital, Salisbury. 


brasse pott ij’. a sawe ij’. seeds, plants, & digging the garden v‘*. iiij®. 


And for one Rippings gift iij’. iiij4. 


ffor repacons about the Hall, the 


watercourse, the penthouse, the gallery & the Chappell vij". xvj°. x*. 


A Rentall of the Lands belonging to Trinity Hospitall 1666. 


p ann’ 
Mr. Antrum EXXON SE 
Barth. Curtis xen 
Rog. Cookney xoxs! 


Rog. Cookney xxxlij®. ij’, 
Tho. Eastman(late pte of Hobbs xx*. 
Edith Everett widowe —xiiiijs. vj’. 


Rich. Ellyott XXvjjf. 
Mr. Tho. Eyres’ (late 

Abbotts) xxx’, iid. 
James ffort XX‘, 
Steph. Gibbons Eh 
John Greedy xviijs. 


Edw. Gennett xxvj®. viij*. 
Rog. Godfry (late Cufts’) SEE. 


Wm. Gowen (late ffry)  xxv®. vj*. 
Hen. Hamond iiij!. vj. 
Mr. W™. Hewes vy. 
Haylock widow (now Laur. 

Tippet) xls. vjt. 
Tho. Hibbert xx’, 


Joachim Hibbert XZvjs. vilj?. 


p ann’ 
W, Jollen we, 
Tho. Mynyard (late Watkins) xxx*. 
Rog. Nicholls PES a 
Peter Phelps (late Cottirells) vjs. vj‘. 
James Russell pls 
Geo. Roome SOK, 
Sym. Rolfe Oe: 


Math, Swift 
John Symonds (late 
Sperrings) XXXViij®. i1ij4, 
Tho, Swetnam xis 
Tucker widowe vj®. viij%. 
Vdall widowe xISSevqa 
Rich, Wilkins (late pte of 
Hobbs) lvs, 
Rich, White Xxvj®. viij% 
Watkins widower seh 


xls, iiij2, 


Sma lviijl. xij, 


Specimen of Trinity Hospital account at this period :— 
Trinity Hospital in the) In the yeare of Ambrose West, Gent. Mayor, 


Citty of New Sarum 


J of the said Citty {1670 


(1671. 


The Accompt of Edward ffrye Steward of the said Hospitall from Michas 
1670 exclusively unto Michas 1671 inclusively taken & exaied the 
xxviij day of August in the xxiiij'" yeare of the Raigne of our Sou'aigne 
Lord King Charles the Second of England &e, Anoq Dni 1672. 
Christopher Gardiner Gent, being now Mayor. 

Charged on the said Accompt as followeth vizt, 


Rents & increase of rents. 


ffor Rents of Assize of the lands belonging 


to the said Hospitall. And for Rents of lands given by Mr. Ludlow Mr, 


Rhodes & Mr. Bee 


And for increased rents & quitt Rents for one yeare 


ending at Michas 1671. 
Colleccons ‘extraordinary. 


} xijll, x, itijd. 


Quarterly colleccons, 
And Mr. Tichbornes rents of Shervill for one yeare 


nil. 


viij’. viij’. w°®. were distributed amongst the poore 


Brethren of the said Hospitall 


ffor money received of the gift of Mr. W™. Chiffinch yj. 


By 1. H. Baker. 405 


Rents due at Mich. 1667 by Tho. Hibbert x°. 

Joachim Hibbert xxx°. 

Hen. fforward xljs. vij4. ob. Geo. Roome xlv°. 

Tho. Hayter 1s. vj*. Widow Swift xx*. iiij?. xj}i, vjs. 7%. ob. 

Margery Cookney ij’, viij*. Mrs. Payne or Mrs. Beach 

vij®. 1ij*. Widow Watkins x*. Edw. Hyde, Carpenter & 

Sayntsbury vij®. ix. 

Rents due at Mich. 1668 by Margery Cookney v’. Tho. Estman vj*. 
Widow Watkins x*. Geo. Roome vij¢. vj’. Hen. fforward vij’. vj4— 
Xxx, Vjo. 

Rents due at Mich. 1670 by Widow Hstman vj*. W™. Naish vijs. 
Steph. Gibbons x’. Widow Hayter 1%. vj*. W™. Jollyn vs. Widow 
Watkins 18.—vj. iijs. 

Sume totall of the Charge is Ixxxviji, ix*, xj4. ob. 

Discharged by the Accomp* as followeth vizt. 

Quitt rents paid ffor one yeares rent to the King xj*. xj%. ffor one 
years rent to y® Lord Bishop of Saru’ & y® Acquittance xiij. ob. 
Xxiiij. xj4. ob. 

ffees paid. To the Accomptt. his ffee xxvjs. viij’. To ye Towne Clke for 
draweinge & ingrossing this Accompt v°. 

To Mr. Xpofer London y* Chaplain for reading prayers this yeare 
XXxvj®. viij?. ab iij!. viijs. viij4, 
Allowances for sustentacon & other charges. ffor 

sustentacon of the poor Brethren from Saturday y* 

xij'" of Novemb. 1670 to Saturday y* xvj of Decemb. ; xlviij!, xvjs. vj%. 

1671 being 57 weekes whereof 33 weekes at xvj°. vit 

p weeke and 24 weekes at xviij’. p weeke. 

And more from Saturday y* xvj‘". of Decemb. aforesaid to Saturday ye 
vj'". of January at xviij’. p weeke being 3 weekes liiiys. 

To them more for Holliday money xxij’. And for 
Beefe at Chras v‘. ffor 40 Sacks of Coles xxxijs. 
viij?. And for 3.0. & 3 of ffagotts xxv. x4. And 2 
Load of Cleft wood sea vj. And for one Load 
of wood more xiij‘. ffor 33 yds of Cloth for Gownes 
iiij#. xvjs. ffor making the Gownes viij’. ffor 15 
Ells of Canvas for 6 Shirts & making xviij’. ij? 
To the woman for one yeares wages vj’. ffor Oat- 
meale & Salt xxxiij’. ffor Candles & Besomes x‘. 
ffor 2 Bushells of Pease ix®. vj‘. ffor mending y* 
Water Banke xviij*. flor Swifts Coffin vs. To y° 
Hellyer for worke done xviij®. 

Surplus money. To the Accomp‘. for money due to him on his 
last accompt taken y° xt" of february 1670 iij*. viijs. vj¢. ob. 

Rents arrere. ffor rents arrere due at Michas 1667 by ae eer 
& others as above pticulerly | menconed qe vjs. j*. ob. 
ffor rents arrere due at Michas 1668 by Margery Gaanaen & ihe as 

above menconed Xxx", vjd, 
ffor rents arrere due at Michas 1670 by Widow Estman vj". W™. Naish 


xvi ve. wie 


406 The Trinity Hospital, Salisbury. ¢ 


vij’. Steph. Gibbons x*. Widow Hayter ls. vj*. Widow Watkins 1s. 

y vi, xviijs, 

ffor rents arrere due at Michas 1671. by Tho, Vdall xs. W™.. Naish xv8. 

Steph. Gibbons x*. Hen. fforward xxij*. vj. Geo, Roomes xv’. 

a ij". xijs. vj¢ 
Sume totall of the paym* allowances & arrers aforesaid is 

xevij". vj’. ob. 

Christop Gardiner Mayor Soe there is due to y* Accomp" on this 

Edward Edmonds Accompt ix!, xvj*. j4. wet Sume is to be 

Chr Batt. senr paid unto him by Mr. Rog. Baskett now 

Thomas Battee ’ Steward of y® said Hospitall 


There is great sameness in the accounts, the reeeipts are practi- 
cally alike year after year. A few of the most interesting pay- 
ments are here given :— 


Trinity Hospital. 
1679—81. Discharge. (2 yeares.) 
Ordinary payments ffor two yeares rent to the King, at xj*.xj4. xxiij’.x@_ 
ffor two yeares Quitt rent to the Lord Bishopp &c xiij’. pr an XXvjP. 
ffor two yeares Quitt rent to the Heires of Mr. John Joyce xxvjs. viij*. 
The Accomp' his ffee for the said 2 yeares @ xxvj®. viij*. p an liij®. iiij*, 
To the Towne clarke for 2 Rentalls v°. 
And for draweing this 2 yeares accompt x°. 
To the Chaplain for the said 2 yeares at 40°. p ann iiij4. 
Sustentacon money. ffor Sustentacon of the Brethren from 27> — 
September 1679 to the 25th of September, 1681 xej'. xvijs. vj, 
Extraordinary payments. Paid Mr. Sottwell for 4 lodes of Earth viijs. 
ffor Onions this yeare ij°. 
ffor Sope, Starch, Beasomes, Oatemeale, Salte, Candles for the said 2 
yeares iiij!’, ix’. 
ffor Holyday money ij! iiijs. 
ffor 80 Sackes of Charcoles & Empting them iij!', xv. vj% 
To Mr. Beach for Cloth for 12 Gownes xij}. yj°. 
And for makeing them xvj°. 
ffor 40 Ells of Linnen Cloth & makeing 12 shirts xliiijs. 
flor wood, ffaggots Cleaveing carrying in & Pileing of wood & ffageotts 
viij. xij®. vo. 
ffor Sweeping a Chimney iiij*. 
ffor a new Buckett Chayne iij’. vj". 
To the Cooper at severall times xv*. v% 
Disburst Mr. Chiffinchs ffee ffarme rent for 8 yeares xxj'. xj’. vj". 
ffor expences at Sealing of Leases and at the Auditt v*. 
ffor 86 gallons of Pease xiiij’, v“. 
ffor extraordinary Charge of Tho: Glide in his sicknesse & for a Coffin 
& bread & beare at his ffunerall xj*. 
ffor bread & wyne at their Sacraments iiij®. ij’. 
for Cleansing Rubble out of the Streete xviij*. 


By T. H. Baker. 407 


ffor a Locke and Key xxij*. ffor a Haire lyne ijs, v4. 
ffor a Matt for the Chappell vj, ffor a Lippcloth xv‘. 
ffor lopping of trees viij4. 
ffor beere & Candles to them that assisted to putt out the fire xx?. 
ffor Cleansing the ditch viij4. 
And for a fframe to hold the benefactors names vj°. 
Total of extraordinary payments lix". xviij’. x% 


1683. 
Extraordinary payments. ffor Onions xij‘. 
ffor oatmeale, Salte, Sope, Candles & Beasomes xlijs. vj‘. 
ffor 40 Sackes of Coles & empting xxxij’. v4. 
ffor Holyday money xxij*. 
ffor a Coffin for Allen vijs. 
ffor expences at Pettyes funerall xviij4. 
ffor 20 Ells of Lockrum for shirts & making xxij’. vj“ 
ffor Cloth for Gownes & makeing vj". viij’. 
ffor wood & cleaueing it & flaggotts iiij". xvij> v‘. 
ffor Seeds, plants & digging the garden iiijs. vj‘. 
ffor 2 bushells of Pease viijs. viij?. 
ffor a woman to attend the sick brethren at severall times xvij°. 
ffor a Carpett for the Communion table x*. vj‘. 
ffor Muscadine at the Sacrament xx‘. 
ffor removeing Rubbish from the doore xij‘. 
ffor mending of Cottrells vj‘. ffor a fflaskett xviij% 
A paile xij. a Lipcloth ij’, ix’. 
'  ffor expences at takeing Mr. Baden’s accompt iij*. 
ffor a Curbe for y° well & a potlead ij’, 
-- ‘To Mr. Good on Extraordinaries in his Sicknesse v°. 
Reparacons. ffor mending W™ Pownce’s Chimney xx‘. 
_  ffor Whiteing the Chappell and the house yjs. vj4. 
- Yo John Wheeler a bill for worke vijs. x*. 
To Thomas Wheeler his bill for worke vj°. viiij‘. 
To Ben Beckham joyner for worke in the Chappell lviijs. 
To Mr. Xpofer Gardiner for painting the King’s Armes and the 
Chappell iiij!. 
1690. A Comon Prayer Book ix’. 
1690 
1693 
1696. Note the Comunion Chalice & Cover was now delivered out to 
Mr. Robert Sutton Steward. 


| To Mr. Sylvester Pope for new binding the great Bible. 


1493. It appears that the Chaplain was paid 40 shillings per 
nnum, in addition to which he was given cloth for a gown. 
| 1505. 26s. 8d. was gathered in the box of the fraternity, and 
bs, 8d. was placed in the box within the chapel of the hospital ; 
26s. 8d. was collected by John Bolton within the County of Wilts ; 
TOL. XXXVI.—NO. OXIII. 25 


se 


408 The Trinity Hospital, Salisbury. 


3s. 4d. from Richard in the County of Berks; 10s. by Thomas — 
Andrew in the County of Dorset; besides legacies of 3s. 4d. from : 
William Coke and 12d, from Peter Malter. 

These or similar items are recorded yearly. = 

1505-6. Received from William Godson for the hire of two 
cows this year 3s. 4d.; for one qr. of malt, 3s. For one silver 5 
spoon by the legacy of Joan Sadiller and 9 ounces of silver the © 


legacy of Alice Graunt and two cows, the gift of William Goodson. 
1647. Amongst other things received 5s. 5d. for wax sold and 
£5 18s. 9d. for twenty-three ounces of silver and three quarters. 


THE ComMMUNION PLATE as described by the Rey. E. H. Goddard. | 


The Chalice, measuring 64in. in height, 5}in. in diameter, at the 
top, and 3in. at the base, is a good example of the type of Eliza- 
bethan chalice which occurs frequently in Wiltshire, with a single 
band of engraved strap-work foliage round the bowl. It has lines 
of the interrupted dot ornament on the knop, and a moulded hase. 
It bears only the maker’s mark HI with apparently three pellets 
above, and three below, within a plain shield. This mark how- 
ever, does not appear to be given in Jackson’s English. Goldsmiths 
and their Marks. As there isan entry in the accounts “ For the new 
alteringe of the Communion Cup vijj®: 1j4 ” in 1598, this is no doubt 
the date of the vessel, though it might very well have been twenty 
years earlier, when so many of the Wiltshire chalices were pro 
vided. 

The Paten, measuring 64in. in diameter and 1}in. in height, a 
plain piece with a foot, inscribed on the back “This belongs to F 
Trinity Chappel in Sarum,” has replaced the original paten-cover, 7 
which belonged to the Elizabethan chalice. It is of the Britannia J 
standard, and the date letter—which is partly defaced—may in- 
dicate either 1697 or 1706. The maker’s mark is LE withina 
shaped shield. ‘ 

The Flagon is of pewter, 64in. in diameter at the base and 94in. 
high. It is inscribed on the front “W.W. This belongs to the 
Trenity Chapill in Sarum. 1707.” It bears four marks on the 
cover. 


‘; 


By T. H. Baker. 409 


Hatcher, at page 598, gives a description of the present building. 
He says “It is a substantial low brick building of quadrangular 
shape with stone coins. The entrance is through a door in the 
middle of the south side, into a lobby, supported on pillars, with 
apartments above. On the eastern and western sides are the 
dwellings of the brethren, and the north side consists of a small 
chapel and common room. The quadrangle is forty-six feet by 
‘seventeen. The chapel is eighteen feet long, fitted up with seats 
and wainscotted. Over the door is a merchant’s mark which 
appears to have been taken from the original building and inserted 
im its present place as a memorial of antiquity.” This mark has 
‘disappeared, but there is a stone upright, above another bearing 
q merchant's mark, now laid horizontally, which looks as if the face 
had sealed off, so that probably it was on thisstone. The existing 
merchant’s mark contains the letters I. D. 


“At the east end, on each side, are tables of the benefactors to 
the charity “since the year of his Majesty’s happy Restoration in 
1660,” commencing with William Chiffinch, and ending with 
William Moulton in 1799. ‘This chapel is provided with a clock 
and bell. Service is performed by the chaplain, once a month, 
‘and on Mondays and Thursdays, weekly, prayers are read by one 
of the brethren. Behind the chapel a small piece of ground is 
laid out in gardens for their recreation.” ae 
December 16th, 1706. A resolution was taken with respect to 
the Hospital of the Trinity, and the debts for rebuilding it were 
ordered to be liquidated out of the purchase-money of two tene- 
|nents in Downton, paid by Sir Charles Duncombe. 
‘The present hospital was built 1702 and the following years. 
1706. Oct. 23. An entry in Corporation Ledger D. 4 states 
\that it was agreed that the inheritance of two tenements in 
}Downton should be sold to Sir Charles Duncombe for forty years’ 
\purchase at the rate of £7 a year, and on the 16th December, 
1706, it was ordered that the debts for building Trinity Hospital 
should be paid out of Sir Charles Duncombe’s purchase money, 
‘pnd that the remainder of the money should be lent out at 3 per 
pent. on approved security. In 1710 £270 belonging to the 
2H 2 


Las 


wy 


410 The Trimty Hospital, Salisbury. 


hospital, made up by the corporation to £300 out of the chamber 
money, was placed out on bond. 

The account book of the receipts and application of the income 
contains entries of the interest paid in respect of notes of hand 
which probably were the securities upon which the said sum of 


£300 was then lent. These entries cease in 1749, and no account — } 
is given of the application or loss of this sum. 


THE REBUILDING OF THE HOSPITAL. 


At the first meeting of the Comittee for New building of the said 
Hospital 27 March 1702 p’sent Mr. W™. Waterman, Mayor, Mr. 
Thos. Haskett, Mr. John Parsons, Mr John Payne, Mr. W™. Barnes, 
Mr. Richard Hill, Mr. Thos. Abbott, Mr. Mathew Pitts, Mr. John 
Masters, Mr. Richard Marsh, Mr. W™. Antram. 

John Goddard now appeared and in consideracon of £5 10 or £6 to 
be ascertained by Col. Kenton he is to surrender his lease of a tenemt. 
adjoyning to the said Hosp! to the Ma’. & poor of the same Hospitall. 
Ord‘, the Brethren of the Trinity Hospitall (7 of them now appearing) 
doe provide lodgings for themselves ag'. the Munday after Haster weeke 
next while the House is New Building, and those that neglect it to be 
displaced. 

Ord*. for Carpenters to be Imployed. 

Maurice Grace, Richard Minety, Ambrose Perry, Henry Grace jun., 
Bricklayers. Tho. Wheeler & his son, James Bushell, John Hewes, 
Henry Lake sen’, George Lake, Hellyars, Nicholas Mills, Robert 
Wapsey. 

Adjourned to Thursday, 2 Aprill at 2 afternoon. 

Thursday 2 Aprill 1702. 

Coll Kenton now inform’d this Comittee, That he did aBor John 
Goddard vj". for his Interest in his 2 small Tenem'. neer the Trinity. 
Soe this Gmatee are agreed to give him that sum. 

Coll Kenton is now appointed Receiver and Payer of all Moneys w° 
shall be given towards the New building of the said Hospitall both for — 
Materialls & Workmanshipp & to give & take receipts accordingly Alsoe — a 
Coll Kenton is Desired to Oversee the workmen and the members of this 
Comittee beginning with the junior Member to assist him weekly in 
their Turnes to take an accompt & time of each workman. 

) i 
CHAPLAINS. 
1395. William Caundell (H. p. 755) 1607. Mr. Williams 
ante 1406 Thomas 1610, Richard Dawson 
1408, Alexander 1615. Mr. Ganyatt 
1410. Walter Roude 1618 to 1628. Mr. Lawes 


—. 
s . 
>. 


By T.H. Baker. 411 


1479. Simon Merywether, Chaplain 1665. Mr. Bushell 
of the Chantry of the Holy 1668. Henry Bolde 


Paes 


Trinity 1670. Christopher London 
1488. Radulphus Skelton 1683. Silvester Pope for 27 years 
1504, Richard -—— to Xmas 1695 
_ 1530. Richard Davy 1696. Benjamin Whitchear from 
_ 1560. William Mantell deceased Lady Day 
1570. John Bentley 1715—1718. Benjamin Whitear at 
1576. George Gibbon £5 per annum ; 
1579 & 1590. Alexander Lawes 1740. Robert Bacon chosen Chap- 
1604, Mr. Lawes & Mr, Hewster lain & 20 shillings a year 
1605. Mr. Symkins added to his salary 


In the autumn of 1908 the trustees decided to renovate the 
chapel. The work was entrusted to Mr. Michael Harding, who 
carried it out to their entire satisfaction. On examination it was 
found that dry-rot had destroyed much of the wood work. This 
was restored in aecordance with the original. An ancient stone 
altar, on which were five crosses, was found under the recent 
wooden table. This altar slab has been placed on an oak stand in 
its original position, aud the former carved frontal is retained. 
The oak screen was cleared of paint and repaired with oak where 
deal was previously used. ‘he east window has been filled with 
cathedral glass. Two pieces of stained glass, one the royal arms 
of the date of King James I., the other more ancient, being a 
Tepresentation of the Crucifixion, have been restored by Messrs. 
Powell, of Whitefriars, and placed in the north window of the 
“chapel. An efficient system of heating has been installed and 
new gas brackets fixed, and a general decoration of the building 
“has been carried out. 


_ The chapel was opened for divine service by the Bishop on the » 
20th February, 1909. 


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TRINITY HosprrAL SUBWARDENS. 
1407—11. John Looker. Sub Custos 1572. Godfrey Goben subwarden & 


1436. Robert Tresrawell John Luxmo (re) Clerk of 
1445. William Swyfte the lands 
1448. Henry Frend 1574. Osman  Blathett, Sadler 


1451. Galfridus Ponyngges Clerk of the lands 
1452. William Wotton 1575. Walter Guley & 1576 Do. 


412 

1458. John Wheler 
1460. John Belle 

1461. Thomas Aynsham 


1479 to 1483. Stephen Rotherford 

1485. William Wellys 

1488. William Maynard 

1489. William Frances 

1490. William Maynard 

1491. John Spiryng 

1493. Thomas Blacker 

1495. Thomas Blacker, & 1496 

1497 to 1501. John Kene 

1502. Edward Dygon 

1503 to 1508. William Wellys 

1509 to 1512. John Sexten 

1513 to 1519. John Raynolds 

1520. Thomas Blacker 

1527. John Raynolds 

1528. Richard Lobbe 

1531. John Raynolds 

1533. Henry Colstone to 1541 

1542. William Smyth Mayor & Sub- 
custos 


1548. John Evans do do 

1545. Henry Coldston & 1546, Sub- 
custos 

1547. William Mantell to 1559 


1560 to 1564. Thomas Gyrdler 
1566 to 1571. John Bentley 


Errata. 


p. 895, 1. 5, del. [ste should be 777%). 
p. 395, 1. 38, for Twrysdays read Twyrsdays. 
p. 404, 1. 24, for xzvj8 read xxvj’. 


dine 


The Triuty Hospital, Salisbury. 


1577 to 1585. Robert Newman, 
Subwarden ! 
1586 to 1598. Henry Hamon 
1599 to 1605. Simon Neale 
1606 to 1618. Thomas Holmes 
1614. Richard Dawson, Steward 
from this date 
1615 & 1616. Robert Roberts do. 
1617. John Wyndover 
1618. John Stannax 
1619 to 1629. Charles Jacobb 
1630 to 1632. Ambrose West 
1633 to 1651. William Mundye 
1652 to 1658. Simon Rolfe 
1659. Nicholas Beach 
1660 to 1664. Isaack Acourte 
1665. John ffishlake 
1668. John Percivall 
1669 to 1671. Edward Fry 
1678. Andrew Baden, 1679 & 1680 
1681 & 1682. William Clemens 
1689 & 1690. Thomas Haskett 
1691 to 1693. Henry Edmonds 
1694 to 1695. Widward Cox 
Robert Sutton 
1705. Richard Marsh 
1707 to 1722. William Jay “| 
1730 to 1766. John Davis, deceased 
1766 ; : 


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SALISBURY. A ROYAL AID AND SUPPLY FOR 1667. 


Transcribed by the Rev. Epmunp R. Nevitt, B.A. 


THE following document is here printed by the permission of 
Mr. A. R. Malden, F.S.A., Diocesan Registrar, in whose charge the 
book is. It consists of a paper-bound book of 40 pp., with the 
7 
following title :— 

_ “Wiltes. Civitas Nove Sarum. Sixe monethes pay of his 
" Maties Royall Aid and Supply ending at Michas 1667.” 

Page I. begins :-— 

“Civitas Nove Sarum. A true and perfect duplicate of Sixe monethes pay 
of his maties Royall aid after ye rate of Hight and fourty pounds and five 
" pence per mensem, being the Tenth andEleventh Quarterly payments ending 

at Michas 1667. As alsoe of Sixe monethes pay of his Maties further Supply 
ending at Michas as aforesaid, after the rate of Sixe and Thirty pounds sixe 


shillings and tenne pence per mensem within the said city of New Sarum 
ooo to the severall Sommes of money charged monethly upon ye severall 


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‘persons hereafter menconed and likewise the arrears of former assessments 
“new assessed upon ye said persons together with ye said monethley assess- 
_ ments which said arreares are to be employed for the Reimbursing of the 
“severall Subcollectors which made good ye former taxe according to the 
“dire’con of ye severall Acts of Parliament in that case made and providid. 


P| Will Slanne Maior Seal, barry or and azure 

5 in margin Civitas Nove Sarum. 
: Edward Kdmonds. Seal, a two-headed eagle. 

Tho Raye. Seal, a shield of arms, quarterly, 


1, a chevron between three 
axes; 2,three leopards’paws ; 
3, three losenges in fess 
pterced by three arrows; 
4, a cross of St. George. 


Ja. Harward. Seal, a lion. 

Maurice Greene. Seal, a shield of arms, three 
stags impaling a dolphin, 
a chief. 

Tho Williams Seal, a rose tree with three 


flowers between T. W. 
It has not been thought necessary to put the value of the Aid 
or Supply, the tax ranging from 1d. to 3s. 6d. in a few cases which 
have been noted. 


414 Salisbury. A Royal Aid and Supply for 1667. 


NEWSTREETE WARD. s 

South side of Fisherton Bridge. Mr, Wilson’sland, tents. Thom. Hellyard. 
Willm. Cruce. Mr. Tho Clements. Henry Smyth. Julian Willes, voyd. 
Tho. Swetman. Widd. Atkins. Anth. Turner. Roger Clarke. John Willis. 

Richard Deane a shop now Mr. Shergold. 4 

Fabrick’s land Mr. Oliver Shergold 1s. 

Mrs. Grace Wilson in her hand. Tent. Mr. William Wilson. Mr. Richard 
Nineveh. ; 

Mr. Gauntlett in hisowne hand. Tents. Mr. James Harris 1s.6d.astable. 
Mr. Nich. Langley. Mr. Willm Collyar a stable. Mr. Tho Thornburrough 
a stable. Mr. Henry Mussell, voyd. Mr. George Lowe. 

Mr. Tho. Chaffin’s land. Tents. Mr. Nich Eyres. Mr. Robert Paradice. 
Mr. Robt. Langley. John Ashton. Mr, Henry Seward, a stable. Tho: 
Beofford a stable. Stephen Chubbea stable. Mr. Edward Falconer a stable. 

Land of the Chamber of Sarum. Tents. Edw: Spickernell. George 
Knapton. Henry Gilbert, Mr. Edward Falconer. Mr. Sam: Bracher. 

Widd. Batten’s tent. Edward Hickes. 

Mr, Richard Eyres in his owne land. 

Mr. Parhams land tent. Willm: Fowler. 

Mr. Bees land. tent. Mr. Robt Blake, 

Mr, Eyres land tent. Mr. Rich: Blaker. 

Vicars land John Lawarnes Improvemente. Willm Waterman’s Improve- 
mente. Wadd. Glasse. 

Mr. West’s Improvemente, Tents. Mr. Hugh Dickery, Mr. Arthu 
Holmes Improvemente. 

Vicars land, lease to Henry Powell, tent. Mr. Edmond Weekes. F 

Eliz. Batten’sland. Tents. Widd. Nutt. Widd. Austen. Henry Curryer 

Land of Mr. Geo: Lowe. Tents. Mr. Robert Jones. John George. 

Lease of Widd. Atkins. tents. Thos Woodman. Tho: Cooper. John 
Austen. Robert Roberts, Geo. Brimble. 

Land of Mr. Hugh Dickery tent. Thos: Wheeler, Chrofer Wheeler. Mr, | 
Butler now Hen. Pynnell. 5 4 

Churechland tent. Mr. Robt. Blake a garden. 

Mr. Hugh Dickery in his owne land. 

Richard Young’s land tent. John Holton, 

Mr. Weekes in his owne land. tent. Mr. Thos. Gardner, = 

Mr. Tho. Taylor’s land tent. Widd. Prater, Widd. Hopkins. Richard 
Tarry. Widd. Rose. 

Vicar’s land tent. Mr. John Langley, Abr. Veale Jun’. John Cuxey. 

Mr, Parhams land tent. Robt Ellyott. John Whites land void. 

Mrs. Snow widd. now Mrs. John Ray in pte of ye house. 

Mr, Tho. Taylors land tents. Jesper Kelloway. Widd. Carden. Mr. 


John Gauntlet. 4 
Mr. Chaftin’s land tent. Mr, James Day. 
Churchland Chrofer Gillowe a lease tents. William Smith since Henry 
Fennell. a 
Churchland late Mr. Henry Mattershaw now Mr. Thos. Cuttles senr. 
Mr. John Ray. Mr. Edward Frys Improvemente. Widd. Tomlixson. 


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Transcribed by the Rev. Edmund R. Nevill, B.A. Anion 


Willm Browne. Thos Young. 
Lease Nich. Eyres tent. John Mills. 


New STREETE. 


Ohurchland tent. Widd. London. Chrofer Wheeler a shoppe. 

Mr. Taylors land tent. Willm. Carden. 

Churehland. Mr. Tho. Boswell’s lease tents, Francis Spender Barnard 
Binnicke Improvemente Samuell Elver, 

Abraham Veales lease in his owne land. Mr. John Langley a stable. 

Abraham Veales stable tent. Mr. Lewis, voyd. 

John Shorie’s land tent. Dr, Turbervill. 

Churchland, Mr. Gyles Clotterbooke in hishand. Mr. Willm Cole. Mrs, 
Mary Hutchins Improvemente, 

Thom. Crookes Land tent. Thomas Sturridge. Mich Webbs. Mary 
Gregory. George Roberts. 

Land of ye heires of Mr. Rich Gauntlett. tent. John Purchace. Widdowe 
Atkins. Tho. Sanger. Peter Easton. 

Hospitall land of St. Nicholas, tent, Thos. Crooke, 

Chamber land tent. Willm. Waterman. Edward Cruce. Joane Maynard, 
Widd. London. Allen Bell. John White. 

Mr. Rich Hayter land tent. Barth. Prince void. Nath. Leversuch. 

Mr. John Thornton in his owne land. 

Sr John Penruddocke a garden in his owne land. Widd. Leversuch voyd. 
Robt. Crewe. Corn: Cornwall. 


DOLPHIN CHEQUER. 


Sr. John Penruddocke’s land tent. Geo. Keevil. 

Francis Mannings land tent. John Chapman. John Minchen. Widd. 
Heydon. Jeffery Everatts. Willm Roberts. 

Mr. Robt Hunts land tent. Widdowe Wilson. Tho Weekes. 

Land of Mr. Isaac Accourt tent. Robt Parker voyd. 

Walter Snowes land tent, Peter Mathewes. 

Land late of Chrofer Brathwayte, now Steph: Gibbes. tents. Jo: Bishop 
now Tho: Beofford. John Banister & Jacob Williams. 

Land of Mr. Isaac Accourt. tents. Geo Godfrey. Francis Manning, 


| Widdow Huttoffe. Edw: Wheeler, Henr. King, Abraham Wilson. Rich. 
Soper, & Anth, Maynard. 


Tho: Champion now Abr. Wilson, a garden. 

Mr. Percevalis land tent. Reynold Powlter. 

Nath. Beckhams land in his hand, tent. Mr. Emery. 

Humphry Beckhams land tent. John Hickes. Wm: Dewe. Chrofer 
Willmote 

Lord Sturtons land tent. Mrs. Chivers wid. Mr. Hackeman’s Improve- 
mente. 

Widd. Beckham’s land, tent. Chrofer Wilmote. Tho: Goodfellowe. 

Tho, Staples land tent. now Tho: Grissell. Alex Bawden now John Noyce. 

Geo. Godfreyes land late tent. Henry Pierce, now Benjamin Selfe. 

Mrs, Oole in her hands and her tents. Willm Nashe, Willm. Courtney. 


416 Salisbury. A Royal Aid and Supply for 1667. 


Mrs. Carters land now Willm Prater’s. Tents. Daniell Langley. Nicholas 
Rowe. John Spender voyd. 

Bishops land tent. Mr. Geo Legge. 
Mr. Chaffyns land tent. Mrs. Haskall wid. Mr. Frane mercer. Mr, 
Thomas Ovyatt. Mr. Robt Pinkeney. John Creed. 

Mr. Bees land tent, Mrs. Dynham. Willm Prater. Geo: Vowles. 
Mr. Stevens land tent. Mr. Hdw: Edmonds. 

Land of Mr. Edmonds, Mr. Tho: Ryddall now Mr. Henry Mattershaw 
Junr. & Mr. Roger Baskett. 

Mr. Henry Mattershawe for ye Bushe. Mr. Roger Baskett. Mr. Tho 
Batter voyd 
Mr. Maurice Greenes land tent, Mr. Wm. Ludlowe. 

Mr. Bees land tent. Mr. Chrofer Gardner. 

Mr. Tho: Raye in his owne land. Mr. Tho Gunter. Anth: Cragge voyd. 
Mr. Churchouses land ‘tents. Mr. Edm: Mackes. John Bisse. 

Mr. John Joyce in his owne land. 

Sr, James Thynnes land tent. John Flower. Widdow Dyer. 

Mr. Tho Chaffin’s land tent. Tho: Stanford. 

Mrs. Gauntletts land tents. James Russell, Stephen Chubbe. Willm 
Sackler. John Vyneing. John Purchase. Matth. Collett. 

Deane & Chapiter land tent. Wm. Cockey, 

Mr. Tho. Boswell in his owne land. 

Chamber land tent, Mr, Roger Bedbury. 

Mr. Reynolds land tent. Tho: Beofford. 

Taylors land tent. John Speering- Henry Gauntlett Jun. Sam Apple- 
yard. Isaac Wayte. 

Mrs. Mervyns land tent. John Hewlett. Mr. Willm Chubbe. 

Mr. Reynolds land tent. Ben. Jenkins. Joln Shorey. 

Land of ye widd. Staples tent. Mr. Hen Powell. John Carter. 
Widdowe Meynterne. Nich. Card. Rawleigh Maijor, Widd. Roberts. 
Widd. Pope. : 

Land of John Gumbleton tent. Willm Browne. : 

Taylors land tents. James Bisse. Willm Pownce. Mrs. Hutchins, widd. 
Henry Kelloway. 

Land of Mr. Reynolds tents. Henry Bower and James Pittman. 

Mr. Rolfes land tent. Jo. Mitchell & Jo. Hatchett. 

Land of Mr. Parham tent. Mr. Tho. Cuttler jun. 

Land of Mr. Geo. Vennard. tent. Dr. Thomas. Mr. Willm Penney. Widdowe 
Roberts. Edward Longman, Widd Locke. Edw. Wilimote voyd. 

Land of Mr. Maurice Greene tent, Widdowe Webbe. Widdow Sandy. 
Jerom Surman, Willm Ashton. Henry Merryweather. 

Lease of Mr. Maurice Greene tent. Leonard Cooke. 

Land of Mr. Rich. Hayter in his hands. John Whitmarsh. Tho. Meynety- 
John Curtis. 

Land of Mr, Geo. Penruddocke tent. Anthony Lyme. 

Land of Sr John Penruddocke tent. Mr. Tettershall. 

Mr. Isaac Accourt a garden voyd. 

Trewmans land tent. John Hedes. 


Transcribed by the Rev. Edmund R. Nevill, BA. | 417 


Mr. MunDEYES CHECQUER. 


Mrs. Chatfins land tent. Mr, James Harris. 

Mr, Henry Powells land tent. Edw. Brownjohn. 

Mr. Willm Collyar in his owne land. 

Mr, Tho. Thornborrough in his land. 

Mr. Hoopers land tent. Mrs. Morgan. Mr. Willm Smyth. 

Mr. John Hele now Mr. George Clements. 

Mr. Orchards land tents. Mr. Mdm. Maches. Mr. Willm Nash. 

Mr. Willm. Joyces land tent. Mr. Chrofer Batt jun. 

Fabricke land tent, Mr. Greene Improvemente. Mr. Tho, Wansbrough, 
Mr. Humpherey Dittons Improvemente. 

Mr. Batts land tent. Mr. George Clements. 

Mr. Crookes land now Mr. Chrofer Batts tent. Mrs. Ryddiall. 

Mrs. Morgans land tent. John Fletcher. 

Mr. Mackes land tent. John Cosens, George Hall. 
_ Mr, Hoopers land lease of Mr. Roger Baskett. ‘Tent. John Gilbert. 

Mr, Lowes land tent. Oliver Pope. Augustine Minety. Martha Strugnell. 
Void. Willhn Browne. 

Widd. Speerings land tents. Timothy Edwards. Widd. Roberts. 

John Hills land tent. Mrs. Hancocke widd. 

Mr. Rich Lowes land tents, Tho. Bennett. Mr, Henry Mussell. 


SoutH Sipe or THE BUTCHEROWE. 


Mr. Abbots land tent. Mr. Tho. Rande. 

Henry Harlocke in his owne land, tent. Willm Clarke. 

Walter Same his lease tent. John Serchfield. 

Mrs. Hinkleyes land tent. Walter Sawe. 

Mr. Morgans land tent. Stephen Bankes. Willm Indey. Robt. Blanford. 

Robt. Blanfords land tent. Tho. Browne. ; 

Mr. Ivyes land tent. Willm Bankes. 

Trinity land tent. John Nicholls his Improvemente. 

Widd. Hancocks land now Symon Marks jun. 

Mr. Dynhams land tent. John Weekes. Walter Rice. Symon Marks 
jun. Wm. Bryne, 


SOUTHSIDE OF YE FISHEROWE. 


Mr. Robt. Pinkeneyes land tent. John West, 

Thomasine Frowds land in her hands and her brother Wm Frowde. 

Wn. Blathwaytr in his owns land (tent) Wm Blaffatt, 

Mr. Holtes land tents. Mr. Henry Sambrooke. John Ames. Widd. 
Combes. Peter Hynham, Willm Oburne sen. Mr. Henry Denny. 

Morgan Newbury, now John Fawcett. 

Mr. Arthur Helme for his Wyne Lycence. 

Mr. Edm: Mackes for his Wyne Lycence. 

Mr. Henry Mattershawe for his Wyne Lycence. 


George Legge} 2 
Wm. Sackler j Subeoll : 


418 Salisbury. A Royal Aid and Supply for 1667. 


MaRKETT WARD. 


Land of Mr. Leonard Ward. tents. John Hussey. Anne Page wid: 
Corn: Smyth. 
Land of Henry Gauntlett Jun. tent. John Bennett. 
Land of Mr. Thomas Chaffin. tents, Thom: Barker. Henry Combes. 
Henry Stokes. Edw: Humphrey. Tho: Blade. wid: Hillyard. 
Land of ye Bp. of Sarum Mr. John Davimant, Henry Gauntlett. Dr. 
Davimante for Improvemente. 
Land late of Robert Morgan tent. Anth Pittman. 
Land of Richard Ballard tents. Widd: King, Widd: Wells. 
Land of Mr. Geo Clements voyd. 
Chamberland tents. Tho Sutton & Robt Hayter dead, voyd. Richard 
Jordan. 
Lease of Mr. John Powell tent. Tho: Lawne senr. 
Lease of Mr. Wilson tent. Mr. Henry Seward. 
Lease late of Mr. Shuter tent. Mr. Hen: Seward. 
Lease of Mr. Barfoote tent. Walter Combes. 
Land of Mr. Sam Eyre | tents. Tho: Willis, Edward Crew. Mr. Timothy 
Adlam. 
Land of ye Trinity in Sarum tent. Mr. Peter Phelpes Improvemente. 
Fabricke land tent. Mr. John Courtney. 
Land late of Mr. Bayley tent. Grace Mooreing. 
Land of ye Trinity in Sarum tent. Geo Hughes Improvemente. 
Land of Mr. Henry Hamond tents. Geo Hughes. Francis Pistle. 
land of Henry Mason in his hand. Goddard Ellyott, 
Land of Mr. Longman tent. James Chestevant. 
Land of Willm Skeate tent. Thomas Mitchell, 
Land of Mr. John Gray tent. Willm. Skeate. 
Viccars land tents. Mr. Willm Nash Thom: Browne. 
Land of Mr, John Ellyotts tent. Rich Ward. 
Viccars land tent. Peter Williams. . 
Land of Mr, Tho: Williams in his hand. mt 
Land of Thomas Lawne in his hand tent. Sarah Tanner * 
Land of Mr. Thomas Grove tent. Mr. Rich Phelpes. Abraham Peirce. — 
Bennett Medley. ; 
Chamber land tent. Walter Combes, 
Land of Mr, Willm Joyce tents. Mr. Wm, Vyner Senr. (Seinor!) Mz. 
Wm. Vyner jun. 
Land of Mr. Eyres widow tent, Dr. John Browne. Mr. William Clements 
Land of Mr, Thos. Grove tent. John Packer. 
Land of Mr, Edward Hooper tents. Mr. Thos. Batter. John Baskett 
Esq. Mr. Edw. Mason. 
Land of Mr. James Heeley tent. Mr. Andrew Bawden. 
Land of ye Widdow Kettle in her hand tent. John Smythe. 
Land of Mr. James Heely tents. Mr. Jonathan Hill. Robt. Wheeler. 
Land of Mr. Tho, Chaffin tent, Mr, William Hughes. 
Land of Mr, James Bennett in his hand tent, Mr. Stephen Haskett. 


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Transcribed by the Rev. Edmund R. Nevill, B.A. 419 


Land of Tho. Chaffyn tent. Widd. Mitchell. Mr. Wm Nash. Adam 
Draper. Robt Greene. 

Lease of Mrs. Phelpes tents. Tho. Barlowe. Widd. Talbott. 

Lease of Mr. John Packer tent. Hugh Mitchell. Richard Fyfield. 

Lease of Mr. Ambrose West tent. Geo. Sawyer. 

Land of Mr. Tho. Chaffyn tents. Mr. Ambrose West. Benjamin 
Sandever. 

Lease of Henry Hicks tent. Widdow Mackrell. Widow Hwings. Henry 
_ Ingram, 

Chamber land tent. Willm Heely. Haward Parker, 

Land of Mr. Edmond Abbott voyd. 

Land of Mr. Tho. Body in his hand. 

Land of Mr. John Cabbell in his hand. 

Land of Thomas Taylour tent. Mr: Gyles Freeman. 

Land of Mathew Harper tents. Edward Irish. Edward Allen. 

Land of Mathew Harper in his hand. 

Tuand late of Robte Pickle void tent Henry Harlocke, Alexander Foord. 

Land of Henry Curryer tents. John Bowles, Widdow Smyth. 

Land of Kdward Martin in hand void. 

Land of Mr. Worchesters tent. John Hewlett. 

Land of the heirs of Mr, Bayley tents. Mrs. Watts. David Lovedee. 
Widd. Cooke. Wm. Hall. Rich Harrison. Willm Good, Widd Holdaway. 
Henry Cooke. David Loveday. Bryant Waterman. 

Land of Mr. Powell tents. Ambrose Webb. Mrs. Edwards widd. Mrs. 
‘Floud widd. 

Land of Mr. Chaffin tent. Wm Watts. 
Land of Mr, John Powell tent. Mr. John Strickland, Hliz Foxe wid. 

Sarah Wadham wid. 

_ Lease of Mr, Edmonds void. 
Land late of Mr. Tookeyes tent. Mr. Geo. Masters. Robt Antram, 
Land of Tho. Mitchell tent. Wm Coward. Joseph Antram. 
Land of Mr. Colletts tenants. Rich Frowde, Richard Hall. 
Land of Mr, Dove tent. John Peirce. 
For a tenemt Mrs. Addams was lately in Edw. Cullever, Tho. Lanke. 
John Lacy. 
Deane and Chapter land tent. Widd Fussell. 
Land of Mr. Tho: Abbotts in hand void. 
Land of ye Widd: Fryes in her hand. 
Land of Mr. John Westbeere in his hands. 
Land of Edw: Moody in his hands. 
Land of Mr. John Batts tent. Walter Bath. 
Land late of Rowland Taylors tents. Edw: Doman. Widd: Gale. 
_ Land of ye heires of Robt: Bower tent. Wm. Newby. 
Land of Mr. Westfield in hand tent. Wm. Newby. 
Land of Sr. Wadham Windham Kt. tent. Thomas Snooke, 
- Land of Mr. Ivy ten. Wm. Snooke. John Snowe, Sarah Williams. 
John White. Rich: Doman. Tho: Welch. 
Land of John Bowles tent. Edw: Doman. 


420 Salisbury. A Royal Aid and Supply for 1667. 


Land of Mr. Wm. Pewde tent. Wm. Harraway. Widd: Mills. Tho: 
Lambe. 

Land of Mr. Chaffin tent. Widdowe Bristowe. Widd: Winterbourne. 

Land of Mr. Abbotts tent. John Collyar. Robt. Read. John Fowles. 
Widd: Wayte. Robt: Hill. Henry Downer. Robt: Edmonds. Zach: 
Wayte. Gyles Hinde. Widd: Poore. Ralph Pasby. 

Land of Mr. Gyles Freeman tent. John Nicholas. Widd: Hawker. 

Land of Mr. Thom: Keyntons tents. Chrofer Willis. Peter Noyce. ‘ 

Chamber land tent. Andrew Markes. 8 

Land of Mr. Wm. Hunts in his hand. ae | 

Deane and Chapiters land tent. Sarah Ridgley. Widd: Blinkhoe dead. 

Lease of Mr. Francis Dove Churchland tent. Willm Jeffery. 

Deane and Chapiters land David Dee Improvemente. 

Lease of Math; Harper, Deane and Chapiter land. 

Improvemente Anthony Coxe and Wm. George. 

Land of Tho: Mitchell tent. Wm. Awbrey. Mr. Blackmore. 

Land of Joseph Mitchell tent. Andrew Hellyar. 

Land of Richard Woodwards tent. Mr. Edw: Falconer. John Stokes. 

Land of the heyres of Mr. Grafton tent. Mrs. South. Mr. Thornton. 

Land of ye heires of Mrs. Buteher tents. Edward Brickett. Nich Sylar. 
Tho: Rogers. 

Land of Mrs. Hancocke widdowe. tent. Wm. Clemence. Thomasine — 
Hewlett, void. 

Land of ye heires of Mrs. Butcher tent. Mr. Swafield. 

Land of ye Corporacon of Taylors in Sarum tent. Rich Emery. 

Land of Mr. Tho: Hancockes in his hands. Mr. Tho Hancocke Senr. 

Land of Mr. John Gilbert tent. Mr. Taylor. Wm. Allen. 

Land of ye Corporacon of Taylors in Sarum tent. Widd: Mynetey. ; 
Marg: Mynety. Richard Streete. 

Land of Mr. Maurice Greene tents. Tho: Coffin. Tho: Barnes. Peter 
Peirce. Widd: Laurence. F 

Land of Joseph Mitchell tents. Wm Vincent. Danl Peirce. sd 

Land of Mr. Jonathan Hill tent. Wm. Browne. 

Land of Mr. Tho, Keynton tent. John Totty. Stephen Hinton. 2 

Land of Tho. Mitchell & Tho, Smyth tents. John Birch & Wm. Clemence, 

Land of Mr. Tho. Keynton tent, Edw. Fry. : 

Land of Mr. Tho. Hancocke in his hand. 

Land of Mr. Tho. Chaffin tent. Rich Emery sen. 

Land of Mr, Bartons tent. John Scranch. John May. 

Land of John Gray tent. John Smyth jun. 

Land of Mr. Thos, Eyre in his hands, 

Lease of Willm Antrum in his hands. 

Land of Nich. Farre tent. Allen Bell & Robert Hill. 

Land of ye Corporacon of Weavers in Sarum tent. Stephen Smyth. 

Land of Mr, Chaffins tent. Mr. Tho. Smyth. 

Lease of Wm. Young in his hands. 

Land of Sr Wadham Wyndham Kt. tents. Widd. Pelly, John Allen. 
Phillip Humby. Anthony Line. Rich Blake, & Henry Cooke. 


Transcribed by the Rev. Edmund R. Nevill, BA. 421 


Lease of Mr. James Heeley tents. Widdow Beckett. Walter Phillips. 
Lease of Mrs. Edmonds in hand tent. Robt Whatly. 

Lease of Mr. John Gilbert tents. Robt White. Widd. Palmer. 

Lease of Tho. Bellsheir void. 

Land late of Tho. Jordan tent. John Barrott, Wm Heely for a garden. 
2 tenements void. 

Land of ye heires of Mr. Rich Grafton. tent. John Totty Wm Tucker. 
Land of Sr Wadham Wyndham Kt in his hands. The herbage of St. 
Edmunds Churchyard 3d. 


Mr. Swantons CHECQUER. 


Land of Mr. Geo Marshall tent. Willm Bodey. 

Land of Mr. Maurice Greene in his hand. ‘Tents. John Ash & Widd. 
Edmonds. Widd Morgan. John Winterbourne. 

Land of ye Shoomakers in Sarum The Hall 74d. Tent. Robt. Townes- 
end junr. 

and of Mr. Tho. Ray tents. Robt Townesend sen, Wid. Stevens. 
Willm Cuddimore, Thomas Noice. Rich Heath. 

Land of Mr. Brasiers tent. Tho. Barens, 

Land of Mr. Isaac Accourt tents. Tristram Davies Widd. Holte, John 
Presse. Henry Vincent. Widd, Holte a garden. 

Land of Mr. Tho. Ray Tenant. Mr. John Thatcher. 

Land of ye Widdowe Dyament in her hand tent. Willm Foxe, 


WHITEHORSE CHECQUER. 


Land of Mr. John Ivye in his hands. 

Land of Mr. John Ivye tent. John Smyth. 

Land of Mrs. Mervyn in her hands tent. Wm. Mervyns widdowe. Mrs, 
Parsons. Mrs. Mervyn for her annuity 1/13. 

Land of Mr, John Ivye tents. Widd: Hawker. Widdow Mitchell. 
Geo Day. Taylor (sic) John Austen. 

Lease of James Bellman tents. Widd: Mills. Widdow Godden. Willm 
- Good. Tho: Combes. Alex: Wayte. 
- Lease of Smyth ye Taylors tent. Tho: Combes. 

Land of ye Weavers in Sarum tents. Willm Parsons, Robt. Thickes, 

Lease of Mr. Keynton tent. Robt. Thickes. 

Land of Roger Knight in his hands. 

Land of Mr, John Ivye tents. Richard Harrison and Widd: Sanders. 

Land of Mr. Dore tent. Geo: Nicholas. 

Lease lately Mary Batters tent. Robt. Friend. 

Land of Peter Williams tent, Phill Young. Jonathan Smyth. 

Deane and Chapiter Land tent. Tho: Blake Improvement. 

Chamber land tents. Andrew Roberts. John Whitmarsh, 

Land of David Overtons tents. Mr. John James. ThomGrist. Michaell 
Mills. John Bampton. Widd: Tipper. 

Mr. Isaac Accourt a stable. 

Hugh Hutchins and William Gray. 


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Land of Mr. Elyotts tents, Mr. Tho. Williams, a stable. John Seale, a 
stable, Andrew Roberts. 

Land of Mr. Edmond Abbott, a garden, tent. Mr. Roger Langley. 

Mr. Edmond Abbott a stable void. 

Land of Mr. Elyott lease Mr. Isaac Accourt tent. Geo. Bolton. 

Land of Mr. John Ivie tent.John Blackhead, Widd: Carter. John 
Bugden. Widd: Carter, relicta Edw: Carter. John Rodman. Robt, Blake. 
Mrs. Stone. 


THREE SWANNES CHECQUER. 

Land of ye Corporacon of Weavers tents. Mr. Dove. Mr, Wm. Clements. 

Land of Mr. Dove tents. Gilbert Wimbleton. Bennett Cowslade, and 
Robt. Pynnell. 

Land late of Mrs. Hinkleyes tents. Jo: Harrison. John Hellyard. 
Archibold Beckinghaine. 

Land of Mr. Vennards tent. Tho: Smyth. John Hellyard & Tho: Sandy. 
John Hockett. John Barnes. Arch: Beckingham. 

Land of Francis West in his hands. 

Land of Tho: Coleman tents. Tho: Langley. Reignold Sewell. Geo: — 

Symes. Chrofer Dupe void. Chrofer Galler void. 

Land of Mr. Dove tent. John Kastmont. Geo. Symes. Mrs. Batt 
Improvement. 

Lease of Mr. Willm Clemence tent. Willm Knight. 

Land of Henry Hammond in his hands. 

Land of Alexander Williams in his hands. Tenants Geo. Mills. Sam 
Roberts. John Bugden void. Thom. White, John Vincent. Thomas 

Rechman. John Peasland, & Mich. Davis. 

Land of ye heires of Nich Merrivall tents. Mr. Ambr Ringwood. Widd. 
Fowles. 

Land of Mr, John Ivy tent, Mr. John Powell. Mr. John Powell junr. 

Fabricke land Mr. Jonathan Hill. Tenants Widdow West & Willm Ghost. 
Adam Wheeler. 

William Browne his house & shop. Chrofer Gillowe. Thom Tynham, 

Land late of Mr. Carters. Mr. John Seward. Mr. Wm Wansborough. 

Lease of Mr. John Ivye tents. Mrs. Barnaby. Widdow Chrofer Day 
void. Land of James Cornelius void. 

Land of ye heires of Seviors tents. Robert Willis. Henry Cole. Edward 
Wymbleton, 

Land of Mr, John Gilbert tent, Mr. John Hancocke. 

Land of Mr. Eyres tents. John Phillipps. Thom Heyward. 

Land of Mr. George Vennard & Mr. Tho. Lawes _ tents. Mr. Roger 
Langley. Mr. Isaac Accourt. Willm Kent void. 

Land of Mr. George Vennard tents. Rich Durneford. Willm Sanger. 
Mr. Tho. Taylour, 

Land late of Mrs. Thomasine Burte. 

Land of Mr, Tho: Taylors tent. Mr. Robt: Hunt. Eleanor Taylor. 
Priscilla Taylor. = 

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Land of ye Earle of Pembrooke tents. Roger Mowdy. John Goddard. 
Wm. Heely for a shoppe. 


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Lease of Francis West tent. Adam Wheeler. 

Land of Robert Friend tent. Morgan Morse. 

Land of Mr. Willm. Pewde tent. Roger Mowdy. John Hill. 

Land of Mrs. Eopgood tents, John Seale. Willm. Ogbourne. 
_. Land of Mr. Pewdes tents. Willm. Woodman, John Goddard, and Wm. 
Gawen. 

Land of John White in his hand. Tents. Widdow Underhill. Richard 

Greene, Richard Custars. 


OATMEALE Rowe. 

Land late of Mr. Tho; Ellyotts tent. Roger Langley jun. John Mundy a 
shop George Harris. Widdow Cooke. 

Land of Mr, Nich Parsons in his hand. 

Land of Mr. Edmond Abbott tent. Mr. Jo: Pryaulx. 

Land of Mr. Edw: Edmonds tent. Mr. Joseph Stockwell. 

Lease of Mr. Wm. Slanne Mayor, in his hands, his kinsman John Slanne. 

Land ofthe heires of Mr. Richard Hill tents. Mr. Willm. Nash. Mr. 
Henry Edmonds. 
_ Land of Mr, Tho; West in his hands. 


GoALE CHECQUER. 
Lease of Mr, Henry Hammond tent. Mr. Hen Kdmonds. 
Church Land Anth: Wilkenson. Improvement. 
Lease of Mr. Chrofer Batt, Churchland. tents. Wm Hewlett, John 
aleoner. Roger Penny. 
Viccars land. Mr. John Arnold. 
Lease of Mr. James Harwood in hand. 
Churchland, tent. Mrs. Lane Widdow. 
Chamber land, tent. Francis West. 
Lease of Mr. John Percivall tent. Rich. Efillary. 


PART OF THE BUTCHEROWE. 
Chamber land. tenants. George Page. Abraham Peirce. 
Lease of Mr. Ditton tent. John Coleman. Mrs. Hill widdowe. 
Land of Mr. Thomas Shergold in hand. 
Land of Mr. Richard Bankes tent. Mr. Charles Phelpes. 
Mr. Dittons Warehouse tent. Geo: Page. 
Land of Mr. Tho Chaffin tents. Mr. Locke, and Mr. White. Henry 
attershaw Sen. Robt Blandford. 
‘Land of Mr. Waters tent. Henry Mattershaw. 
Tease of ye Widd: Staples in her hand. Churchland Improvemente 
Lease of Thomas Boswell, Churchland. Tho: Markes. Edward Markes. 
Land of the heires of Mr Windover tent. Edw Penny. : 
Lease of Mr. Hobbs tent, Tho: Marsh. 
‘Land of Mr, Orchard tent. John Carter. 
' Land of Mr. George Vennard tents. James Rowe. Nicholas Staples. 
__ Crowne land in possion of Nich: Staples and James Greene 
_ Land of Mr. Joshua Beach in his hand. 


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TANNERS Sranpines. [All 1d. ] 

William Brine. Ambrose Webbe. Stephen Smyth. Thomas Smyth. 
The heire of Mr Robt Good. Richard Floud. Stephen Smyth. Mr. Chrofer 
Batt. Mr. Thom:Smythsen. Allen Belljun. Robt: Whale. Willm Clarke. 
Stephen Bankes. Willm Blathwayte. James Pepperill. Thom Markes. 
Edward Penny. Willm. Indey. Thom Browne. John Pepperell. Thom: 
Weekes. Edward Allen. John Nicholas. Robt. Blandford. John Search- 
field. Henry Harlocke. Widd: Gilbert void. Symon Markesjun. Nicholas 
Rowe. Roger Penny. Walter Rice. James Rowe. John Hill. John Hill 
2 standings void. HEidw: Irish void. Hdward Allen. Willm Bankes. Edward 
Markes. Symon Markes sen. John Weekes. Willm Blathwayte. Stephen 
Bankes late John Benger. Walter Sawe. 


GARDENS AND ORCHARDS BEHIND YE Mitts. [1#d. to 4d.] 

Mr. James Harwood. Mr. Tho Williams. Mr. James Harris. William 
Skeate. Mr. Willm Slanne, Mayor. Mr. Phelpes. Mr. John Courtney & 
Mr. Oliver Shergold. Mr. Humphrey Ditton. Mr. Edmond Abbott. Mr. 
Peter Phelpes. Mr. Tho: Thornburrough. Mr. Tym Adlam. Mr. Thom 
West. Mr. James Heely. Mr. James Bennett. Mr. Edward Mason. Mr, 
John Parker. Mr. Woolstan Abbott. John Creed. Mr. William Smyth. 
Mr. Joseph Stockwell & Mr. Abr Peirce, 


GARDENS AND ORCHARDS ABOVE CasTLE Gate & ENDLESSE STREETE. 
Mr. John Ivye tent Robert Willis. Mr. Tho Taylour. Mr. Tho Keynton. ~ 
Mr. Tho Abbott. Robt Willis. Stephen Smyth & Willm Young, Stephen 
Smyth. Mr. Henry Denney. Mr. Thomas Ray. Mr. Tho: Taylour. Rich 
Emery jun. Mr. Henry Sambrooke for the Marketts 1/73. 
For ye Beames and Weights Rent 2/3. 
The Lord Bishop of Sarum for his quittrents 3/9. 
Mr. Henry Mattershaw Coll', 


Mr. Willm Vyner for his Wyne licence 3/1. 
Widd: Mynety for a garden. 


Thomas Shergold) 
Jonathan Hill j Collectors. 


Martin Warp. 

The herbage of Greene crofte tent. Mr. Tho: Hancocke 1/-. 

Land of Mr. John Percivall tent. John Higgens. 

Willm Payne a garden in his hands. ” p 

Mrs, Friend land tent. Widd: Barnes. ‘Tho: Reade. John Bryaat 
John Williams. Willm Crowcher and John Sileocke. 

Land of Robt: Friend tent. Willm Swifte. 
- Land of Mr. Barwicke tent. Widdowe Barnes. 

Land of Francis Mannings tent. Wm. Whattley. 

Land of the heyres of Mr. Stone tents. Geo: Whitmershe. _ John Crouch. 

Land of John Tottey tent. Rich: Mitchell a garden. 

Land of Stephen Brownejohn tents, Chrofer Gardiner. Chrofer Wootten, 
John Peters. Joane Gillmore. Robt: Peirce. 


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Land of Mr. Bee tent. Tho: Bannister. 
Mr. Adlams tents. Robt. Johnson. James Greenoway. 
Trinity land lease of Tho: Haytur. tents, Franc Watts. John Swifte. 
and of Mr. Bee tent. Robt Hdmonds. Widd: Pope. 
_ land of Mrs. Joane Swayne tent. Rich Greenoway. 
Land of Willm Oake tents. Richard Standley. Tho Long. 
Widdoe Pennicoate a garden in her hands and tent. Jo: Brewton. 
Land of Tho: Staples tent. Widd: Barnes. 
land of ye Workhouse tent. Abr: Hills and Abr: Hills, 
Lease of John Cosens tent. John Conditt. 
_ Land of Mr. Batt tents. Jeffrey Barnes... George Prewett. Francis 
Battin. John Petty. 
Land of Mr. Collyar tent. Geo Tynham. 
Lease of Mr. Stockwell tents. Stephen Brownejohn sen. & Stephen 
Brownejohn jun. 
Land of Mr. Dynham tents. Richard Parker. Widd: Clifford. Chrofer 
Frances. Robert Quayte, & Anne Brewton. 
Land of Robt: Browne tents. Widd Katon & Jo: Symonds. 
St. Martin’s Churchland tents. Hen. Fricker & Jo: Fricker, and his tents. 
Symon Coward & Rich Spaggs. 
Land of Wm Browne - tents. Widd: Watkins. John Wilkins. 
Land of Tho: Browne tent. Tho: Morse. 
Trinity land tent. Roger Godfrey a garden. 
Lease of Willm Cooper tent. Willm Farley. A-tenemt void. 
Land of Mr. Batt tents. Hen: Holly, & Roger Westbury. Mr, Thom: 
Phillips. . 
Tease of Mr. Geo Masters tents. Willm Child. Henry Knight & Tho: 
night. 
Land of ye heires of John Payne tent. Mr. Tho Phillipp. 
_ The herbage of St. Martin’s Churchyard tent. Wm Smyth.——2d. 


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Mr Roires CHEcKER. 

- St. Martin’s Churchland tent. Mr, Symon Rolfe. -Devorix Kewley, and 
" Chrofer Pundy. 

St. Martin’s Churchland tent. Tho: Spagges. 

% Land of Wm Oake in his hands. 

St. Martin’s Churchlands. tents. Widd: Cuffe. Symon Ranger. James 
akeford. 

Land of Mrs. Hopgood a garden in her hands. 

Land of James Streete tents. Eliz. Hall & Jane Girle. 

Lease of Mr, Rands tent. Wm. Pittman. - 

Land of Mr. Orchard tents. James Collins Wid: Tidcombe. 

Land of Mr, Rands_ tent. John Peters. 

Land of Mr, Orchard tent. Chrofer Turner, 

Land of Nich Farre tent. Augustine Phelpes, 

Lease of Geo: Bankes tent. Rich Haton & Tho: Porter. 

Trinity land for Improvemente. Kdward Gennett & Edw. Hall. 

"Lease of ye Widdowe Hibbertsin herhands. John Minterne & Geo Somers, 


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Lease of John Overton tents. Wm Bayley. Symon Goodman, & Tho: 
Belbin. 

Land of Humph. Bivona tent. Jone Gaine. 

Taylor's land. Joseph Bryant. 

Lease of Wim. Bayley tent. John Oakeford, 

Land of Willm Hall tent. Willm Bayly. 

Land of Wm. Jennoway tents. Robt Antram, & Geo Evans. 

Trinity Land. tent. Robt. Antram. 

Mr. Bees land tent. Wm Bayley. 

Land of Edw. Gennett tent. John Browne, 

Land of Mr. Rolfe tents. France Foster. Wm. Guydon, Phill: Pyne. 
Kath. Mitchell. 

Land of John Totty tent. Robt Lacy. 

Land of Richard Rowden in his hands. 

Land of Wm. Jennoway tent. Hen: Lake. 

Land of Kleanor Wardham tent. Rich. Spagges., 

Land of Wm. Jennoway tent. Wm Axford. 

Land of Tho Shergold a garden. 

Land of Tho: Shergold void. 

Land of Mr. Vennard. Tent.John Bishop. Sam. Lane, & Chrofer Scrivenor 

Lease of Laurence Tippett tent. Widd: Scriven. 

Land of Mr. Rolfe tent Lancelot Davis. 

Land of Mr Vennard’s tent. Maurice Hawkins. Henry Lake. Widd: 
Carter. Nich. Brewton. 

Land of Mr Batt tent. John Lucus. Tho: Davis. 

Land of Tho: Staples tent. Willm Tanner sen. Haze Bushell. 


TRINITY CHECQUER. 


Trinity land tents. Richard Stanley. Wm Frowd. 

Land of Mr. Eyre tent. John Bramble. 

Land of Richard Grafton tent. John Crowch, 

Land of Mr. Senior in his daughters hand and tent. John Paylouii 

St. Nicholas land. tent. Tho Spencer. 

Land of Mr. Durneford in his hands tent. Tho: Harris. ; 

Land of Mr. Chaffin ‘tents. Joseph Wardham. Widdow Gray. Widd: 
Newe. Wm. Scott. Roger Hill. Roger Oram. 

Land of Mr Bee tent. Wm Antram, & Widd: Antram. 

Land of Mr. Westfield tents. Widd. Smyth. Nich. Greene. 

Land of Wm Smyth tent. Wm. Purnell. Nich. Thomas. 

Land of Mr. Sanders tent. Wm Gardner. 

Land of Wm Smyth in his hands. 

Land of Wm. Antram tent. Wm Bishop. 

Lease of Laur: Tippett tent. Tho: Rawlins, 

Land of Mr. Westfield tent. Rich. Dowden, & Mr. Hen. Denny. Tho: 
Harvey. 

Land of Mr, Chaffin ten. John Clarke. Rich Noble. Wm. Staples. 

Land of Mr. Westfield tent. Mr. Gyles Nash. 


Transcribed by the Rev. Edmund R. Nevill, BA. 427 


Land of Mr. Jennoway tents. Sidr Johnson. Edw: Spelt. Eliz, Bishop 
and John George. 

Land of Mr. Bees. tent. John Bishop. 

Land of Tho: Hill in his hands. 

Land of Mr. Jennoway tent. Tho: Grafton, and Geo SONOS 

Land of Mr. Batt tent. Richd Jennoway. 

Land of Wm Jennoway tent, John Britton. 

Land of Wm Jennoway & a garden in his hand. tent. Wm Allen sen. 

Land of Maurice Warren tents. Humphr: Bates. Geo Burnell. 

Land of Maurice Warren in his hands. 

Trinity land tents. James Russell. Roger Lewton. 

Lease of Mr. Batt tents, Widd: Haviland. Mrs. Hopgood. Widd.Willmote: 
Widd: Cooke. Widd: Tucker. Henry Grace. Widd. Sledge. Widd: Tompson. 

Trinity Land tents. Wm EKastman void. John Grady. Widd: Merriday. 
Tho: Hibbert. Widd: Sweetman. Widd: Munday. Wm. Wickham. 


Waitt BEARE CHECQUER. 
Land of Mr. Ray & Mr. Thornburgh tents. Mr. Phillips. John Godfrey. 
Nich. Farre. 
Land of Geo: Tynham tents. Wm. Bewsheir & Wm Loane. John Gerrett. 
Wm. Pope. 
Land of Mr. Eyre tents. Luke Ball & Robt. Whale. 
Land of Mr. John Powell tents.GeoTynham. Anne Locke, Wm Abram, 


& for Improvement 2d. Widdow Parricke. Wm Coxe, Widd: Mills. 


_ Land of Mr. Bees tent. Walt: Rice & John Gerrett. 
Viecars land. tent. Widdowe Rich. 
Land of Mr, Bee tent. John Symonds. 
Land of Mr. Raynolds tents. Widd: Ravinor & others. Widd: Bastard & 


Robt Freeman. Matth: Cole. Robt. Day. Robt. White. 


Land of Mr. Vyner tents. Mrs. Comfort. Walter Buckland. 

Land of Mr. Chaffin tent. Widdow Durdall. 

Land of Mr. Chaffin tent. John Taylor. John Combes. 

Land of Mr. Doves tent. John Gumbleton. 
' Land of Mr. Chaffin tents. Widd: Gower. Widd: Williams. John Gum- 
bleton a stable. 

Land of Mr. Eyre tents. Robt. Hall. Robt. Karly. Waughan Richards, 
John Godfrey. Edw: Kensington. Tho: Plucknett. John Parsons. John 


-Mathewes, 


_ Land of Mr. Chaffin tents. Robt: Shergold.. Francis Manning, 

Land of Mr, Vyner tent. Walter Buckland. Mr. Hy: for a Rent Charge. 
Henry Watts. Anth. Carter. 

Land of Mr. Bee tent. Willm Richardson, John Fullocke, Widd: 
Frampton, 
_ Land of Mr. Raynold tents. Win Wharton. William Petty. Wm: Prator. 
Widd: Cole. Wm. Prator a stable. Wm Wyatt. Geo Godfrey. Widd: 
Powlter. Humphr. Beckham. Rich: Myles. Jeremy Overton. Willm 
Swyfte. 

Land of Mr. Bee tent. Widdow King. Saml Ames. Alex Bawden. 

Trinity land tent. Widd: Udall. Wida: Norroway & Eidw Symon. 


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THREE Lyons CHECQUER. 

Chamber land tents. John Barrowe. Gerrard Errington. Paul Thatcher. 

Land of Mr. Vennards tents. Chrofer Legge. John Barrowe. Tho: 
Coleman. Tho: Rogers. 

Land of Mr. Edm. Abbott tent. Wm Percevall. Myxs. Wyatt for Im- 
provemente. Land of Mrs. Allen void. 

Land of Mr. Elliott tent. Morgan Morse, John Pride. Wm, Pope. 
Chrofer Samwayes. George Damer, 

Land of Mr. John Percevall tent. Henry Peirce. Wm Gardner. John 
Carden. 

Land of Mr. Peter Dove void. 

Land of Mr. Wm. Joice tent. Franc Pistle. 

Land of Morgan Morse tent. Henry Pistle. 

Land of Mr. Lane. tent. Wm. Twinnyhoe. 

Land of Mr. John Percevall in his hands. Tho Haytor, 

Land of Mr. John Joyce tent. Mr. Wm Ditton. 

Land of Mr. Ray tent. Rich. Mineveh [Minever]. 

Taylors land tent. Mr, Wm Richards. 

Land of Mr. Batt tents. Edw Thomas. John Naish. 

Abby land of Mr. Batts tents, Henry Harlocke. Mr. Arnold. Mr. Henry 
Denny. Edw. Penny. Anth Wilkinson. Symon Markes. Henry Matter- 
shawe. Tho Atkins. John Searchfield. Mr. Richards. Henry Pistle, 

Mr, Rayes land tent. Tho Atkins. 

Lease of Mr. Percivall tent. Tho: Rogers. Tho: Hayter. Tho: Marsh 
Tho; Atkins 2 stables void. 

Lease of Mr. Batt tent. Tho: Atkins for Improvemente. John Cooke. 

Land of Mr. Friend tent. Tho Rogers. For his shoppe. James Dyett. 


BLACKEHORSE CHECQUER. 

Land of Mr. Bee tents. Thom: Evans. Thom: Nurley. John Bundy. 

Land of Jo Cosens tent. John Cosens jun. 

Land of Mr. Edmond tents. Gerrard Errington. Henry Swifte. 

Land of Benjamin Beckham in his hands. 

Land of Wm. Prator tents. John Davy. John Shorte, Richard Deane. 
Tho Mynniard. 

Land of Mr. Ward tents. widd: Bradford. Chrofer Galler. 

Land of Wm Symes in his hands. 

Land of John Totty tents. widd: Bunne. Jone Lyland. Tho: Cleves. 

Land of Trinity tents. Jo: Forward & Geo: Roome. ‘ 

Land of Sym: Marks tents, Widd. Peperill. Jo: Good. Jo: Cuxy. 

Land of Tho Staples tents. Robt. Ford. Willm Cooper. 

Land of Mr. Doves in his hands. 

Land of Edw Frowd in his hands & tents. Jo: Farrant, Widd: Andrewes. 
Willm Eastmont. Edw. Crowch. Jo: Clarke. Widd: Bragge. Anth: 
Maynard. 

Mr. Swatnes CHEQUER, 
Lease of Mr. Swayne tents. Sir Henry Coker Kt. Mr. Wm Antram. 
Land of Mr. John Starre tent. Rich Brice. Widd: Pippett. 


Transcribed by the Rev. Hdmund R. Nevill, B.A. 429 


Land of Mrs. Dynham tent. Edw: Thomas. : 

Lease of Mr. Parsons tents. widd: Badgin, & Edw Stephens, 

Land of Mr, Poore tents. John Small, & Wm Collins. 

Lease of Mr. Parsons tents. John Champion, Edward Martin. Wm. 

Tanner jun. 

Lease of Lawrence Tippett tent. Hazey Bushell. 

Lease of Roger Godfrey in his hands. 

Lease of Laur Tippett tent. Tho: Upjohn. 

Lease of Roger Godfrey tent. Willm Tippett. Wm. Vincent. 

Land of Mr. John Percivall Tent. Wm Prewett. 

Land of Mr. Woodward tent. Isaac White. 

Taylors Land in their own hands. 
' Jand of Wm. Percevall tent. Robt Heale. James Fourt. 
' lease of Mr. Rolfe tent. John Davis. 

Land of Peter Hayley in his hands. tennts. Chrofer Frances. Rich. Tyrns. 

Robt, Johnson. 

Land of Mr. Starre tents..John Dale. Jo: Whiteheart. Geo: Cave. 
_ Tho: Wilding. Wm Boswell. 

Land of John Totty tents. Tho: Randell. Nich: Parsons & widd: Gillmore. 
_ Henry Burge & Widd: Windsor. 
_ Land of Widd: Dyamond tents. Wm. Lampier. Ben: Edmonds. 


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GRIFFIN CHECKER. 


_ Land of Tho: Thresher in his hand tent. Stephen Gibbons. 
' Lease of ye Widd: Battin tent. Henry Potter. 

Lease of Robt: Hall tent. John Clarke a garden. 

Land of ye Widd: Beckham tents. Jane Dickes. 

_ Land of Mr. Antram tents. James Greene & Widd : Silcocke void. John 
Newby & John Edmonds. 

Land of ye heires of Mr. Rashleigh tent. Tho: Howse. 

Land of Mr. Gamlen tents. Jo: Higgens & Robt Keele. 

Land of Mr. John Ivye tents. Widd: Palmer. Geo: Stephens. John 
Newby. 

Lease of Wm Young tents. Wm Tucker, Joseph Keele. 

Land of Mr. Dawes tents. Widd: Palmer, Oliver Wing. Tho: Pomroy. 
Joseph Noyce. Arth: Knight. Jo: Bridgeman. Wm Knight, 

Land of Mr. Strugnell tent. James Bellman. Henry Potter. John Fort. 
Dorothy Clarke. Rich Batten. Valentine Rogers. Rich Tucke, Jo: Smyth. 
John Cunditt. 

Lease of ye Widd: Dyamond tent. Rich Dyer. John Wimbleton. 

Land of Rich Grafton tents. Rich Dashwood. Nich Mynety. 

Lease of Mr. Antram tent. Anth Cooke. 

Land of ye heires of Mr. Rashleigh void. 

Land of Mr. John Seward tents. Wm. Morris. Peregrine Dawes. Tho: 
Dawes. 

Land of Tho: Staples tent. widd: Silvester. 

Land of John Tottey tent. Wm Payne. 

Land of Tho: Thresher tent. 


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THREE Cuppes CHECQUER. 

Chamber land tent. John Savory. 

Land of Mr, Tho: Carter tents. Tho: Powell. Widd: Dyer. Wm. French. 

Lease of Mr. Holtes tents. Widd: Mackrell. Widd: Furryer. Geo. 
Bassett. Tho. Powell, jun. 

Land of Mr. Dove tents. Tho: Taylor. Geo. Sanger. Tho. Batchelor. 
Joseph Hill, Rich: Birch. Widd: Stephens. Henry Hill, 

My. Peter Dove a garden in his hands. 

Land of Mr. Peter Dove late ye Widd: Staples tents. Widd: Gold & 
Dominicke Tutt. 

Land of Mr. Peter Dove & garden & tenem' in his hands, 

Land of Mr. Wm. Antram tents. Tho: Hulme & Mr. Bushell 

Land of Mr. Hill tent. Rich Grafton. 

Chamber land tent. Cuttbert Creed. 

Lease of Mr. John Holte tents. Mr. John Hillary. Mr. John Harrison. 
Cuttbert Creed. > John Sanders. Mrs. Wyatt. Elisha Rendall. John 
Pepperill a stable. Alex King. S 

Land of Mr. Peter Dove tent. John Webbe, 

Lease of Mr, Holte tent. Jo: Pepperill. 

Land of Mr. Carter tent. Anthony Marvin. Widd: Haynes. John Barnes. 
John Batt. Wm Hayes. Widd: Giles. Widd: Potter. 


Mr. Parsons CHECQUER. 

Land of ye Shoomakers tents. Widd: Sutor. Tho: Parsons. Widd: 
Pynnell. Francis Knight. John Wells. 

Land of ye Widd: Staples. tents. John Willmote. Robert Ellis. 

Land of Mr. Davidge tents. Wm. Peirce. Mrs. Friend. Widd: Gilbert. 
Chrofer Gillowe. Wm Percevall. Lawrence Pelly. 

Land of S' Gyles Estcourt K' tent. Mr. Beach. Alexander Grigge. Edw. 
Chambers. Mr. Parsons a garden. Wm. Smyth. Jone Smyth. 

Land of Tho: Ward in his hands. 

Land of ye Widd: Staples tent. John Willmote. Widd. Yorke. 

Land of John Fawcett in his hands. 

Land of Anth: Roberts in his hand. 

Henry Mattershaw for 2 gardens, 


VANNERS CHECQUER. 

Land of Mr. John Fishlake tents, Rich Vanner. Richard Stout. Rich 
Girle. 

Land of Mr. Jo Fishlake in his hands. tent. Katherine Burbombe. 

Chamber land tents. Richard Jenkins. Abell Cooper. 

Land of Mr. Peter Dove tent. Hugh Smyth. 

Land of Mr. Accourts tents. Geo: Sewell. Robt: Pound. Edw: Read, 
& Charles Beckett. Geo: Sheath. Gyles Whitemarsh. John Peirce. Henry 
Morgan. Rich: Girle. 

Lease of John Fourt tent. Jo: Hickes. 

Chamber land tent. Wm Roberts. Henry Wheeler. John Alexander, 

Lease of Mr. Geo: Masters tents, Tho: Newby. Edw: Yerrington & 
Arthur King. 


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Land of Mr. John Parsons now Mr. Fishlake. 

Land of Tho: Powell tent. Edw. Gerrett. 

Land of Mr. Barwicke tents. Tho: Long & Hen: Underhill. 

Land of Humph: Beckham in his hands & tents. Widd: Pennicott & Widd: 
Hillington. 

Land of Widd: Battin tent. Robt Sutton. 

Lease of Mr. Lawes tent Robt Roberts. 


Willm Body i i) 
Willm Smyth Subcoll's. 


Meravre Warp. From Sr. Martins Cuurce To BELL CoRNER. 

St. Martins Churchland tent. Edw: Wilkenson. Willm Romsey. Robt. 
Hinstridge. & Tho: Wheeler. 

Land of ye heires of Mr. Eman Gauntlett. Robt. Hopkins void. Wm. 
Ball, Jo Bawdwin & Tho Cornish void. 

Land of Mr. Ellyotts tents, Francis Haytree. Jo: Blackett. Jo: Batt 
void, & Geo Scovell. 

Weavers land tents. Widd: Buttler. Widd: Searchfield. Rie: Snelling. 
& Margt Oxpring void. 

Mr. Rayes land tents. Andrew Crane. Harry Futcher. John Dykes. 

Chamber land tent. Mr. Ovyatt, his tents. John Perry and John Bawden. 

Mrs. Goods tent. Mr. Woodroffe. 

Mr. Chrofer. Batts land in his hand. 

Joyners Hall tent. Mr. John Nash. 

Lease of Mr. Batts tent. Christe Haveland. John Nash. 

Land of Mrs. Goods tent. Mr. Horton. 

Land of Mr. Wilkenson in his hand. 

Land of Tho: Batting tent. Ambr: Curtis. 

Choristers land tent. John Bevis. 

Mrs. Goods land tent. Mr. Wilson. 

Joseph Warehams land tents. Rich: Hill. Widd: Nash. 

Land of Mr. Tho: Batt in his hands. 

Land of Moses Whites in his hand. 

Vieears land tent. Moses White void. 

Land of Mr. Denham tent. Dr. Hearst. 

Mr. Bees land in ye Fryers tents. Mr. Symon Rolfe jun, . Richard Young. 
Seymour Bowman Esqr in Mr. Bees land. Ambrose Curtis. Rich Young. 
_ Widd: Greene. 

Chamberland tent. Tho: Smyth his tents. France Frye. Arthur Marshman. 
Obadiah Badwell, & Widd: Braxton. 

Chamber land tent. Widd: Perry. John Harding. Peter Swift. Willm 
Cobbe. Widd: Watkins. Elias Scott. Jo: Sadler. Widd: Goodrich, Aug 
Knight. 

Viecars land Dr. Whitwell his tenants Mr. John Greenhill. Sam! Bell. 
John Gilbert. 

Mr. Eyres his land tent. Jo: Gilbert. 

Deane & Chapiter land tent. Geo. Fryer, his tent. Jo: Gilbert. 

Geo Pavyes land his tents. Widd: Courtney. 2 tenements void. 


432 Salisbury. A Royal Aid and Supply for 1667. 


Deane and Chapiter land tent. Hlias Odwell. 

Land of Bennett Creed in his hands. 

Land of Mr. Bacon in his hands. John Mayor tent. 

Land of Mr. John Fishlake tents. Edw. Barnes. Widd: Samwayes. 

Land of Henry Gauntletts his tents. John Skilling. Stephen Clarke. 
Marke Streete. Mr. Bacon. 

Land of ye Widd: Godfrey in her hands. 

Land of John Skilling tent. Nich Kimber. 

Land of John Totty tent. Widd: Poore. : 

Land of Mr. Crouch tent. Mr. Creed. Mr. Edward Mervyn 

St. Martins Church land tent. Nich: Morris. 

Land of Mr. Bees tent. Tho: Blake. 

Land of Mr. Thom: Bees tent. Widd: Speering, 

Land of Mr. Tho: Randes void. 

Land of Mr. Ellyott tents. James Agar. Mr. Haylocke. 

Land of Mr. Tho: Bee tents. Arthur Harrison. 

Vicars land widd: Fussell her tents. James Lake. Rice Chamberlaine. 

Chamberland tents. Roger Baldwyn. John Chitterne. 

Vicars land tents. Mr. Roberts, his tents. Rice Chamberlaine. Willm 
Kimber- 

THE CHECQR BY BERNARDS CROSSE. 

Land of Mr. Anth Hillary his tent., Mr. Woodroffe void. 

Land of ye heires of Mr. John Payne tents. Chrofer Hallett. Geo. 
Ravenor. Widd: Parker. Rich Bruton void. Jo: Bawden void. 

Land of Mr. Crofer Batts tent. John Laurence. 

Land of Wm. Staples Barth: Prince. 


THe Next CHECcQR. 

Land of Mr. Eyres tents. Robt. Bayly. Wm. Young. Widd: Stephens. 
Timothy Cooper. Widd: Noble. 

Lease of ye Executors of Castle Cole tents. Rich: Sutton. Gales Seawell. 
Rich : Waterland. Wm Knight. 

Land of Mrs. Goods tenants John Bradford. Tho, Biddlesombe: JO: 
Arnold. Tho: Bevis. Jo: Wheeler. Edw: Parsons. Wm. Leate. 

Land of Mr. Crofer Batt tents. Wm Samson. Jo: Robts void. Gyles 
Ellecocke. Wm. Porter. Rich Humfrey. Widd: Blacker void. 

A garden of Mrs. Doves. 


Mr. DorreELis CHECQR. 

Taylors land tent. Rich: Standley, his tent. Robt. Swetmen. 

Taylors land tents. Tho: Bennett. Widd: Sandy. Widd: Luffe void. 
Rich : Hibberd. 

Taylors land tent. Edw: Hall, jun. 

Wm. Wilkinson a garden. 

Land of Hen: Gauntlett tents. Robt. Ellcocke. John Munday. 

Taylors land tent, Mr. Fishlake, his tents. Widd: Moore. Tho; Collyar. 
Widd: Hopkins. Charles Speckernell. Widd: Gower. Jo: Watts, Widd: 
Cooper. Ephraim Moore. Widd: Lane void. Robt. Jeffery void. 


! 


Transcribed by the Rev. Edmund R. Nevill, B.A. 433 


Land of Christ: Batt his tents. Jo: Stevens. Widd: Freestone. Tho: 
Swetman. Susanna Clarke. 

Lands of ye Widd: Hillyards tents. Ambr. Curtis void. Jo: Stevens void. 

Land of Mr. Hoopers tents. Nath: White void Rich: Goddard, 

Lease of Tho: Dawkins tent. Robt: Jeffery, 

Lease of Mr. Chrofer Batts tents. Mr. Hancocke. 

Land of Mr. Tho: Dorrells tent. Mr. Tregunevin. 

Land of Wm Hewletts tents. Edw Symon. 

Vicars land tent. Leon’d Pulliman. 

Land of Mr. Chaffins tents. Widd: Grove, John Steele. John Smyth. 

Land of ye Vicars tent. Mr. John Gilbert. 

Land of ye Vicars tent. Mr. Poore, his tents. John Bawden. Jo: Mallard. 
Wm Walden Jo: Hibberd void. 

Land of ye Vicars tents. Widd: Mallard. Robt: Titeombg. 

Land of ye Vicars tent. Jo: Bishop. 

Tuand of ye Vicars tent. Widd: Frye. 

Land of Wm. Gowers tent. John Evans. 

Land of Mr. Phinehas Tucker tent. Robt: Mallard void. Tho: Collins. 

Land of the Taylors tent. James Streete, his tents, Henry Greeee. Widd: 
Willmote. 

Land of ye Taylors tents. Roger Flower. Jo: Wheeler. 


WHITEHEART CHECQUER. 

Deane and Chap. land tent. Mr. Edw: Edmonds, his tents. Roger Hewett. 
Tho: Willmote. 

Land of ye Vicars. tent. Edw: Lestor, Widd: Lowe. John Bishop. 
John Willmote. Hugh Boulter void. Widd: Pittman. 

Iand of ye Viccars tent. Dr. Whitwell. his tents. James Lake. Tho: 
Wilsheer. Mr, John Greenehill. 

Chamber land tent. Mr. Edw: Edmonds, his tents. John Jones. Wm 
Roberts. Tim Jeffery void. — Brownjohn. 

Chamberland tents. Wm.Cooper. Widd: Tippett. Tho: Peters. Widd: 
Bastable. 

Land of Mr. Hdw: Edmonds. tent. Rich Coleman Hsqs. 

Land of Tho: Rogers his tents. Augustine Curtis. Widd: Waytes. Widd: 
Hutchens. 

Land of Francis Mannings tents. Robt Grigge. Widd: Tottie. Widd: 
Warren. Benj: Cutler. 

Tiand of Mrs. Good her tents, Goodwife Greenwood. Richard Mussell- 
white. John Smedmore. 


THE GARDENS IN BuGMORE. 
Mr, John Weekes his tent. John Willmote. 
Land Mr. Windover tent. Bennett Creed. 
Land of Mr. Joyce a garden in his hand. 
Land of Mr. Bees a garden in his hand. 
Land of Mr. Fussells tent. Rice Chamberlaine. 
and of Mr. Robe tent. Rice Chamberlaine, 


434 Salisbury. A Royal Aid and Supply for 1667. 


Widd Grove tent. Hen. Symes. 

Land of Mr. Joyce tent. John Stevens. 
Land of Mr. Tho Dove tent. Geo Godfrey, 
Widd: Bartons 2 gardens tent. Jo: Stevens. 
Chamber land tent. Mr. Christopher Batt, 
Land of Edm: Udall Esq tent. Jo: Gilbert. 


John Nash of Meade Wood Subcolr. 


The totall some of ye Royall Aid per mensem is 48 00 05 


Re ten a Supply PA is 386 06 10 
In toto SA Eh 8 

Some totall of ye Sixe Monthes Royall Aidis 288 2 6 

Some ,, P Supply 218 7 0 


£506 3 6 


435 


NOTES ON THE ALLINGTON GOLD TORC. 
By H. St. Grorce Gray. 


THESE notes are the outcome of my more elaborate paper on 
“The Gold Tore found at Yeovil, 1909,” published in the Pro- 
ceedings, Somersetshire Archeological and Natural History Society, 
Vol. LV., part ii., pp. 66—84, where the finding of gold tores in 
_ Great Britain, Ireland, and Northern France is fully discussed, 
and the Allington specimen briefly described-and figured (p. 81). 
Those interested in British gold torcs are referred to the above- 
mentioned paper for much general information on the subject— 
their construction, use, date, distribution, &c. By a study of the 
bronze implements found in association with funicular tores of 
_ gold and bronze we are able to date the torcs as belonging to the 
_ later half of the Bronze Age, viz., the period represented by the 
manufacture of bronze palstaves and the earlier forms of socketed 
celts. 

Ancient gold objects, other than barrow-goods, have rarely been 
found in Wiltshire. Two (or three?) specimens of gold “ring- 
money” were found near Bishopstone, S. Wilts'; and a find of 
gold bracelets was made at Tisbury.” 

A number of bronze tores have been found in Somerset ?—far 

more than in any other county in England. In Wiltshire such 
~ relics appear to have been confined to “barrows near Lake” (in 
Wilsford parish, near Amesbury, 8. Wilts),* one specimen being 
in the Blackmore Museum, Salisbury, two others® in the Pitt- 
Rivers Museum at Farnham, Dorset. The two latter were pur- 
chased at the sale of the Rev. E. Duke’s collection.® 


' Reliquary and Illustrated Archeologist, Oct., 1908, vol. xiv., p. 246 (jig. ). 
? Bronze Age Guide, Brit. Museum, 1904, 147-8. 
3 Proc. Som. Arch. Soc., LV., part 11., 70—2. 
4 There is no printed record of the finds from these barrows. 
5 Evans’ Bronze Implements, 377. 
§ Wilts Arch. Mag., x., 18; xxvill., 261 (on line 6, for “Graves” read 
“(Gray ”—the writer of these notes) ; and xxix., 181 (on line 22, for “ Graves” 
read “Gray ”). 


436 Notes on the Allington Gold Tore. 


Records of the Allington find appear to be very few. The 
Salisbury vol. of the Archeological Institute Proceedings, 1849, p. 111, 
mentions it thus’ :—“Portion of a gold torque found in digging flints 
on Allington Down, near the highest point of the hills bounding 
the north side of Pewsey Vale; weight 2}0zs. Troy. The original is 
in the possession of the Earl of Ilchester, who claimed it as treasure 
trove, being lord of the manor.” ‘The illustration accompanying 
that description (fig. 31) is far from a correct representation of the 
tore. The general outline is inaccurate: the thickest part of the 
twisted portion is-given as 12°5mm., whereas it is 9mm.; the 
terminal, instead of having straight sides, with a maximum thick- 
ness of 6mm., is represented as having decidedly convex sides 
with a maximum thickness of 1lmm. The drawing, moreover, 
gives the impression that the tore was solid, or tubular, bound 
round by a spiral wire some 2mm. in diameter. The supposition 
that this tore had been inaccurately drawn prompted me to ask 
the Earl of Ilchester to lend me the original, and to my letter he 
replied:—“TI shall be delighted to lend you the tore for examination 
and illustration.” I take this opportunity of thanking Lord 
Ilchester for his readiness in complying with my request. Without — 
his kindness these notes would have been impossible. 

The tore appears to have been found on Allington Down, on 
the slopes of ‘an Hill, on the north side of the Vale of Pewsey, on | 
October 11th, 1844, by a labourer digging for flints, at a depth of 
18ins.” 

From the Wilts Arch. Mag., x1., 10, we learn that the tore was ~ 
found on Tan Hill, (or St. Ann’s Hill), and that it first passed 
into the hands of Mr. R. Falkner, being afterwards claimed as 
treasure trove by Lord Ilchester, lord of the manor of Allington, 
within the limits of which it was found. 

From the Ozford University City and County Herald, November 
16th, 1844, we learn that at a meeting of the Ashmolean Society 
XXXIX., 507; and Proc. Soc. Antig., Lond., I., ser. i., 226. 


2 Rybury Camp, just below the highest part of Tan Hill, and near Alling- 
ton Down is in the parish of All Cannings. 


By H. St. George Gray. 437 


_ Dr. Buckland exhibited some drawings of gold tores which were 


sent by the Rev. T. Lawrence, of St. John’s College. “One of 
these was found on October 11th [1844], on Tan Hill, Wilts, by 
a labourer digging for flints. It was embedded in earth about 
18ins. under the turf.” 

The Devizes Gazette, October 21st, 1844, records the find as 
follows :—“On Friday, 11th October, as a labourer was employed 
in digging flints on one of the highest points of the hills which 
bound the Vale of Pewsey on the north he turned up a beautiful 


Pornament of solidgold . . . . .” 


The original length of the Allington tore cannot be estimated, 
The external width measures 75mm. (nearly 3ins.), and in the 


_ opposite direction (from top to bottom) it is exactly thesame. At 
' one end a solid hook-terminal remains, of the same truncated-cone 
pattern as the Yeovil specimen; the other end was cut off The 


~ ee 
——— 


tore was afterwards bent into a somewhat irregular form before it 


Portion of a Gold Tore, found on Allington Down, N. Wilts, 1844. 
(From a drawing by Mr. Ernest Sprankling). 


1The reason for cutting this tore is not quite apparent, but as these ob- 
jects not only afforded ornament to the owners but also probably represented 
so much money, or currency, it is quite likely that the missing part was 
bartered away in exchange for other commodities by the ancient British 
Magnate to whom it belonged. 


438 Notes on the Allington Gold Tore. 


became buried. It is of a uniform rich gold colour all over, in 
excellent condition, and is apparently of pure gold, with probably 
little or no alloy. The spiral edges are extremely smooth, indi- 
eating a certain amount of wear, if not prolonged use. Its weight 
is 2ozs. 10dwts. 1lgrs. (Troy), and the length of the part remaining 
247mm. (about 9#ins.), including 55mm. the length of the terminal 
and neck. It is figured in the accompanying illustration three- 
quarters scale linear. In the thickest part, viz., close to the point 
of cutting, the diameter of the twists is 9mm., but at the junction 
with the terminal the diameter tapers to about 65mm. The hook 
is 4mm. in diameter at the neck, enlarging at the end to 6mm. 

This tore is of rather slighter make than the Yeovil specimen, 
but the terminals are practically of the same length. The main 
point of difference in the two specimens is that the Allington 
example is more closely twisted, having in the thickest part five 
spiral turns to the inch, as compared with three-and-a-half turns 
in the Yeovil specimen. 

The tore is composite and of the funicular four-flanged variety, 
but the plates, or bands, of gold, which are 1mm. thick, were so 
well soldered together that it is difficult, if not impossible, to say 
whether the ornament was constructed of four strips of gold of — 
equal width, or from one broad band and two narrow ones soldered 
together at right angles to one another before twisting. The latter 
expedient, however, is the more probable one.’ Judging from the 
traces of solder observable (although very slight), the Allington 
tore does not appear to have been constructed of two ribbons of 
gold folded along the middle to a right angle and then attached 
apex to apex before twisting, as obtains in the East Anglian tores 
of gold. 

It was twisted probably without the application of heat into 
the finished strand, which the ductility of the metal admitted of, 
resembling a left-hand screw of four threads, with cruciform 
section. Left-handed spirals were the general rule. 


! The method of construction is fully dealt with in my paper in Proc. Som. 
Arch. Soc., LV., pt. li., pp. 72—4. 


439 


THE SOCIETY’S MSS. 


In the second volume of the Magazine (p. 393), the Secretary 
acknowledges the gift to the Society, by Miss Hughes, of Brock 
Street, Bath, of “Seventy curious ancient documents,’ and adds 
“of these deeds some notes and extracts will be given in a future 
number.” 

Some of these charters cannot now be identified with certainty. 
Of the seventy documents in the Society’s possession, which it is 
presumed, constituted Miss Hughes’ gift, fourteen relate to land 

acquired and sold by the Bonham family, and the residue, now to 
be described, refer to the estate in Wiltshire of the family of 
Westley. Although imperfect, it is a particularly valuable set, since 
‘the successive tenants appear none of them to have held in chief, 
and, as mesne tenants, make no figure in such classes of the 
Public Records as have been catalogued or described. 


WHITECLIEF. 


It is mentioned by Hoare in his account of the parish of Brixton 
Deverell that “ Whiteclift,” locally called “ Whitley,” (—in the ac- 
companying map it appears as “ White Cleve Farm ”) is a “separate 
Manor and tithing in the Hundred of Heytesbury,”’ containing 

about three hundred acres. 

Brixton Deverell was an ancient possession of the alien abbey 
of Bec, and now forms part, with other such possessions, of the 
endowment of King’s College, Cambridge. Whitecliffe remained 
distinct, gave name to its owners and was in course of time trans- . 
mitted from them, with other small and scattered holdings which 
they had acquired, to families of other names. Thus in our set 
| We find at least three imperfect series of charters, relating to three 
|main groups of land—in and about the Deverells, in and about 
|Steeple Ashton and in and about Amesbury, and meet with the 
names of Whitclive, Lyveden, and Westley, as those of successive 
owners of the whole, and with yet other names of former possessors 
jof the individual parts. 
| VOL. XXXVI—NO. CXIII. 26 


440 The Society's MSS. 


Whitecliff itself is but a small thing, if Hoare’s account of it 
above be taken as correct; but we discover at the outset from our 
documents that there were anciently at least two holdings within 
it,—that there was a Little White Cleve, and by inference a Great 
White Cleve as well. Part of one or other or both of these may 
now be merged in the parish of Brixton, but in no case can either 
holding have been other than small. Great Whitecliff, which 
appears in later documents as the residence of their successors, 
was presumably the abode of the family of “de Whiteclive,” and 
that portion of the whole from which they derived their name. 


1 


Know, &c. that I Robert Belefille son and heir of Godfrey [ Godefridi] 
Bellefille, in my pure power memory and will, have given granted and 
by this my charter confirmed to William de Wyteclive all my tenement 
and all my arable lands with all their liberties free customs, homages, 
reliefs, rents, escheats, meadows, leasows [ paschwis], pastures and all 
other their appurtenances which I had in Little Wyteclive through the 
decease of the said Godfrey my father ; to hold to the said William, his 
heirs and assigns, of the chief lords of the fee, freely, &c. in peace and 


hereditary right for ever; doing therefore yearly to the chief lords of — 


the fee all the services due and accustomed as they are specified in the 


charter of our first feoffment, and rendering to me yearly and to my — 


heirs at Christmas a ginger root for all things to us belonging: for 


which gift, &c. William has given me 8 marks beforehand ; I my heirs — 
and assigns are bound to warrant the said tenement, &c. to the said 
William his heirs and assigns against all mortals, &c. Witnesses 
Reynold Husey, Walter Wymond, Walter de Radenherste, Robert 


Wymond, Thomas de Stoppe, clerk, and many other. 
Society’s MS. No. 1. 


That this was not the first acquisition of land by the family in 
Little Whitecliff must be inferred from the following charter of 
feoffment, whereby William de Wyteclive gives to Robert his son, 
not the lands there which he had by the gift of Robert Bellefille, 
but all his lands there, as his and his ancestors’ charters witness. 
The document can presumably be dated by the name of the parson 
of Kingston Deverill among the witnesses. 

2. 
Know, &c. that I William de Wyteclive have given, &c. to Robert de 


Wyteclive my son all the lands and tenements which I had in Little 
Wyteclive ; to have, &c. to him and the heirs of his body lawfully 


The Society’s MSS. 441 


begotten of the chief lords of the same fee, freely &c. in peace and 
hereditary right ; doing therefore yearly to the said chief lords all the 
services due and accustomed, as the charters of feoffment of me and 
my ancestors more fully witness ; warranty against all mortals: if he 
die without lawful issue, I will that all the lands and tenements 
aforesaid revert to me ‘and my right heirs of Wyteclive. Witnesses, 
Reynold Husey, Elias de Deverel, John de Hulle, Walter Wymond, 
Tristram parson of Kingestone, Godfrey Moriz, Robert Wymond, 
Thomas the clerk and many other. 
No. 2. 


HuRDECOTES ASHTON. 


The documents which immediately follow relate to the formation 
of an estate in Steeple Ashton, which is found later on descending 
with the Whitecliff property ; Gilden Ashton, Hurdecotes Ashton, 

_ Middelaston, Rodshaw in Saweers Ashton, Stone and West Ashton 
all contribute acres ; some of these possibly are names current at 

_ different times for the same places; but if, as appears probable by 

_ the descent of the documents, all these acres descended to 

one Thomas Westley, who died in 1621, then the description of 

_ his estate as consisting of “a messuage garden and 160a. meadow 
and pasture in West Ashton” seems to afford some clue—since 

West Ashton exists as a tithing of Steeple Ashton—as to the 
whereabouts within the parish of the many Ashtons, &c., mentioned, 
some of which, at any rate, are no longer known. 

The first charter is a feoffment by Thomas de Hurdecote to 
‘Henry le Saucer of a half-virgate in his fee of Aston, the position 

of each acre being particularly described :— 
3. 

Know, &c. that I Thomas de Hurdecote have given, &c. to Henry le 
Sauser for his homage and service a messuage with a croft which 
Cristina daughter of Richard Goffard held of me in Aston and the 
whole land which William Dipres held, except a messuage with a croft 
which the said William held, which land so lies, to wit in the north 
field, 1a. in Sortefurlange between land of Richard de Bosco and land 
of Nicholas Hobi, 2a. on Worthe between land of Roger Samen and 
land of Vincent (Vincenci) of West Aston, and la. at the moor (ad 
moram) between land of Roger de Testewde and land of Walter Hurte, 
and la. at Haistlade between land of Roger de Testwde and land of 
Richard de Bosco and la.upon (super) Pailinche between land of Alditha 


the widow and land of William Chiclet ; and in the south field, 1a. in 
‘Langemufurlange between land of Thomas le Theim and land of 


DC 2 


- 
a @ 


4492 The Society's MSS. 


William Rusel, and la. upon (super) Cranhulle between land of 
Thomas le Thein and land of William Chiclat, la. in Flexfurlange 
between land of Nicholas Hobi and land of Walter Randulf and 2a. at 
Coppedetru between land of Roger de Testwde and land of Godwin 
Thote and la. in Aldelande between land of Thomas le Theim and land 
of Richard de Bosco, and 3a. meadow in Daddelesmere next the meadow 
of John WIf; to hold, &c. of me and my heirs to him and his heirs or 
to whom he please to give or assign it, &c. rendering therefore yearly | 
to me and my heirs 3s. at Michaelmas for all service, saving the king’s 
service, to wit as much as belongs to one half virgate of land in my fee 
of Aston ; it shall be lawful for the said Henry, his heirs or assigns, to 
give, sell, pledge, bequeath the said tenement and do all their will 
thereof, my assent, or my heirs’ not sought, saving the service aforesaid ; 
warranty for the said service against all men and women. Witnesses, 
Sir Roger de Leu, Walter de Beint’, William de Tunhide, Walter de 
Edindona, Ralph his son, Geoffrey de Culeston, Peter Mich’, Thomas 
Thein, Robert the leche (medzco), Thomas de Bradelea, Adam le Keu 


[coco] and many other. 
No. 3. 


Shortly afterwards—for several of the witnesses’ names are the 
same, Henry le Saucer gave the half-virgate which he had acquired 
from Thomas de Herdecote—by the description of his half-virgate 
in “ Herdecotes Hastone ”—to Roger le Sauser, his brother :— 


4, 

Feoffment by Henry le Sauser to Roger le Sauser his brother of a 
half-virgate of land with messuages (meswagiis) and all other its 
appurtenances in the town of Herdecotes Hastone ; rent, to the lord of 
the fee the service due and accustomed, and to him so long as he live 
10s. at Michaelmas for all service ; for this Roger has given him.10 marks. 
in gersum beforehand. Witnesses, Lawrence de Boys (Bosco), Thomas 
le Theyn, Walter de Edindone, William de Terstewode, William le 
Palmere, John de Tynhide, Richard de Boys (Gosco) and other. 


No. 4. 


§ 


MiIppLE ASHTON. 


Similarly Henry gives to his brother Roger his land in “ Middel- 
aston. For the grant above Roger was to pay Henry 10s. a year; 
for the present grant 20s. a year, and as the other was of a half- 
virgate, it may be guessed that this was of a virgate. 

.. 
Feoffment by Henry le Sausir to Roger le Sausir his brother of all 
that land in Middelaston which he had by the gift of the abbess of 


| ‘The Society's MSS. 443 


Rumesye and the convent of the same and which Henry le Sausir his 
father some time held of the said abbess and convent ; doing therefore 
yearly to the church of Rumesye the services before due and accus- 
tomed, and rendering to him so long as he live 20s. at Michaelmas for 

- all service; warranty against all mortals. Witnesses, Lawrence de 
Boys, John le Mire, Richard Michel, Ralph Treberg, Peter de Terste- 
wude, Roger le Juvene and many other. 


No. 5. 


ROopSsHAW. 


We shall find, later on, that the family of Westley was possessed, 
in addition to Whitecliff, &¢., of certain property in Rodshaw, 
which is described in their inquisitions as situate “in Saucers 
Ashton.” There is nothing whatever in this collection of docu- 
ments to indicate how the property was acquired. The place itself 
is only once previously mentioned—in the fine (No. 6) which 
' follows, whereby Richer le Keu and Sibilla, his wife, reserving a 
life estate, grant the remainder of a messuage and two virgates of 

land there to Margaret, daughter of Roger le Porter, and her 
_ brother, in fee. Nor is there any further mention in the collection 
of the family of Cook, or le Keu, save in the feoffment (No. 7) 
next but one below, whereby Richard cocus gives to William his 
brother his land in “ Axstone’”’—a place which is sufficiently iden- 
" tified by the witnesses as “Ashton.” The two documents are 

inserted here because the description of Rodshaw as “in Saucers 

_ Ashton” makes it seem at any rate possible that the family of 

: . Saucer acquired the “le Keu” virgates, which thenceforward de- 

volved with other portions of the Saucer estate. As to the date, 

the order of the two documents, like the above theory, is uncertain. 
| 6. 

25 April Indenture of fine from Easter into one month, 13 Edward 

1285. son of King Henry, between Margaret daughter of Roger 

le Porter, querent, and Richer le Keu and Sibilla his wife, 

impedients, of a messuage and two virgates of land in Rodeschawe; to 

wit Richer and Sibilla have acknowledged the said tenements to be 

the right of Margaret as those which she has of their gift, and for this 

acknowledgment, fine and concord, Margaret has granted the said 

tenements to Richer, to hold to him of her and her heirs all his life, at 


the rent of a rose at Midsummer for all service; she and her heirs will 
_ warrant them to him for the said service against all men all his life ; 


444 The Society's MSS. 


after his decease the said tenements shall revert to the said Margaret 
and the heirs of her body, quit of the heirs of Richer, to hold of the 
chief lords of the fee by the services thereto belonging; if Margaret die 
without heir of her body the said tenements shall remain to Roger, 
brother of the said Margaret, and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords 
by the services thereto belonging. 

No. 6. 


ie 

Know present and to come that I Richard le Keu (Ricardus Cocus) 
son and heir of the late Richard le Keu (Ricardi Coc) have given 
granted and by this my present charter confirmed to William le Keu 
(Willelmo Coco) my brother all my land which by name and hereditary 
right I had and held after the death of Roger le Keu (Rogeri Cocz) 
my brother, to hold to him his heirs and assigns of me my heirs and 
assigns freely, &c., for ever; rendering therefore yearly to the lord of 
the fee 2s. at Michaelmas and 24d. on the feast of St. Martin for 
free pannage (pro libero pannagio) and to me, my heirs or assigns 
a clove (wnwm gariofilum) at Michaelmas for all service, saving 
the king’s service, as much as belongs to so much land in the town 
of West Axstone. Witnesses, Lawrence de Bois (Bosco), John le 
Theyn, Michael de Litletone, Ralph de Treberge, John le Leche, Walter 
de Anne, Peter de Terstwode, and other. 

No. 7. 


GYLDEN ASHTON and HurpEDOTES ASHTON. 


However acquired, Robert le Saucer gave, as appears by the — 
recital in the following charter, two messuages and two-and-a-half 
virgates in the above Ashtons to Robert de Wilmyndon, who gives 
them to Robert Witeclyve. 


8. 

Monday Feoffment by Robert de Wilmyndon, clerk, to Robert de: 
5 Nov. Witeclyve, for a certain sum of money beforehand, of two 
1321. messuages and two and a half virgates of land with all 
their appurtenances as in demesne and service in Gylden 
Asshton and Hurdecotes Asshton, which tenements he formerly had by 
the gift and grant of Roger le Saucer together with the reversion of the 
dower, when it happen, which Sibella who was the wife of the said 
Roger holds ; warranty against all men. Witnesses, John de Tenhide, 
William de Testwode, Richard de Boys [Bosco], Thomas de Langeford, 
Thomas Tyny, John de Bratton, Thomas Vyncent and other. Dated 
at West Asshton, Monday before St. Martin the Bishop, 15 Edward son 

of King Edward. Seal with legend Ss . ROBTI . DE . WILMYNDON. 


No. 8. 


The Society's MSS. 445 


There is no possible doubt whatever, that the name in the above 
deed is written “Gylden” Ashton. Morton Pinkney, in North- 
amptonshire, was known formerly as “ Gildenmorton,” “ Gyldone 
Mortone,” with other variants. In Cambridgeshire there is still 
a parish of “Guilden Morden.”! In Cheshire and Shropshire, also, 
the same affix occurs. Thus there is nothing suspicious about the 
word. In his paper, however, on “Rood Ashton, &e.,” in vol. 
xii. of this Magazine, the late Canon Jackson (p. 335) mentions 


_“Sulden, Silden, or East Ashton,’ as a division of the parish of 


“Steeple Ashton, suggests an etymology, and cites in particular 


_ (note to p. 331) “Sulde Ashton ” from a document in the Edington 


Cartulary which he himself transcribed. Hither the compiler of 


_ the Cartulary has slipped, or Canon Jackson, it would seem. 


There is another very remarkable statement in this paper about 
which there can be no question. “The next Ashton named in old 


documents, but now wholly unknown, was Saucere’s Ashton. We 
; find the names of Henry le Saucere, Sybil Saucere, and others. 


This is simply a corruption of the name Salcey, from the old Latin 
“De Salceto. Salcetum is Latin for a willow-bed.” Further, 
since there were willow-beds in Ashton, “This may have been the 


Salcetwm which gave the name to Saucere’s Ashton, but the family 


Name of Saleey seems preferable,” and divers “de Salcetos” are 
produced. 

Even if we were unable—as is so often the case with ancient 
appellations—to define the trade, personal quality, or what not, 
indicated by the description of “le Saucer,” we should not, 


' Cf. “The Place Names of Cambridgeshire,” Prof. W. W. Skeat, Camb. 
Antiq. Soc., 1901. “There are two Mordens, Guilden Morden and Steeple 
Morden. The latter was no doubt named from having a church witha 
conspicuous steeple. The epithet Guzlden is less clear. . . . thereisa 
Sutton in Cheshire called Guilden Sutton. Itis spelt . . . Gyldenin 
1302. . . . the form would accurately represent the A.S. gyldena, gen. 
pl. of gylda, a guild-brother; as if it were “the Morden of the guild- 
brothers” . . . Whatever be the explanation, it must satisfy the case 
of the Cheshire village also, which is a very small place . . . Morden 
was held by four owners conjointly ; which perhaps explains it.” 

As to the “conspicuous steeple,” cf. Wilts Arch. Mag., xxxii., p. 180, 


et seq. 


446 The Society's MSS. 


probably, be tempted to discover in it a place-name. But here — 


there is no difficulty. “Le Saucer” is the common description of 
the ancient chandler in his capacity of sauce-maker, in Latin 
Salsator. In Wiltshire, of all places, it is particularly perverse to 
seek—especially in Ashton—a withy-bed that shall account for 
him. In a return of knight’s-fees, printed (p. 144) in the Testa de 
Nevill, assignable to the year 1240, or thereabouts, John le Saucer 
appears as joint tenant of half a knight’s fee in West Amesbury. 
It was held, at one remove, of the earl of Salisbury. In the king’s 
household there was a department of “the saucery,” and just as 
the Ludlows found fortune in the king’s cellar, so John or his 


ancestor may have presided over some king’s, earl’s, or bishop’s | 
“saucery,’ to his own profit. At Amesbury, in any case, their 


posterity continued. John Saucer is on the jury for the Hundreds 
of Branch and Dole and Amesbury in 1324.(Feudal Aids, v., p. 215). 
In 1428 lands in Netheravon are mentioned (cid, p. 233) late 
Roger Saucer’s, and Thomas Saucer is returned (ibid. p. 240) as 
tenant of lands in West Amesbury, late Adam Saucer’s. The 


following note of an inquisition shows the family still there nearly 


a century later :— 
9 


15 April, Ing. 15 Ap. 20 Hen. VII. by virtue of Com" [of concealed 


1505. lands]. 
Walter Turney, Walter Dauntesey, John Crikelade, and John Daunt- 


esey, esqs., were seised of a messuage, 40 a. land, 60a. pasture in — 


Westambresbury, a messuage, 3 tenements, one virgate of land in 


Estambresbury and Chalderyngton, and being so seised enfeoffed Giles — 


Sauser and Joan his wife thereof to them and the heirs of Giles ; land 
in W.A. held of king as of earldom of Salisbury by service of 7s of k.f., 
worth 40s. ; land in E.A.: held of abbess of Ambresbury by 12d. rent 
for all service, worth 26s. 8d. ; land in Chalderyngton held of John 
Thornburgh as of his manor of Chalderyngton by 1/. rent, worth 13s. 
4d. ; 

Giles Sauser died Tuesday in Easter Week, 17 Hen. VII. (29 March, 
1502) Thomas Sauser, aged 4 and more is his son and heir. 


C. Series II. vol. 18, (1). 


The name occurs in the index to the late Mr. Silvester Davies’ 
edition of the “ Tropenell Cartulary,” and in some or other of the 


‘ 


The Society's MSN. 447 


' five indexes supplied with the volume of Inquisitions post mortem, 
&e., printed for the Society. Particularly we find an abstract of the 
inquisition taken after the death of John Byset in 1307. He died 
seised of two carucates in Rood Ashton, with eight free tenants, 
viz., Nicholas Stake, Richard de Bosco, Thomas le Theyn, William 
Testwode, John le Jeofne, Roger le Swuser, William Attestone (we 
shall come later to a grant of lands in “ West Ashton and la Stone”), 
-and Richard Rudeman, most of whom occur as witnesses to the 
foregoing charters. Our documents enable us to draw the fol- 
lowing pedigree of this Roger :— 


Henry le Saucer, held land in 
Middle Ashton of the Abbey 
of Romsey. = 


Henry le Saucer, grantee from Roger le Saucer, tenant = Sibyl 


- Thos. de Hurdecote and the of John Byset in Rood survived 

_ abbess of lands in Hurde- Ashton : grantee from husband. 
cotes and Middle Ashton, brother: gave lands 
which he gave to his brother. in Gylden and Hurde- 


cotes Ashton to Rob- 
ert de Wilmyndon. 


(To be continued.) 


A LIST OF BRIEFS FROM THE REGISTER BOOKS OF 
LANGLEY BURRELL. 


Transcribed by the Rev. A. B. Mynors. 


DurinG the Middle Ages the Church was all powerful in Great 
Britain, and in many ways was the friend of the people by ob- 
taining funds for various necessary and charitable objects. 

Doubtless, therefore, in such calamities as fires, floods, &c., the 
Chureh would devise means of affording relief. 

Church Charity Briefs were issued as appeals to particular 
districts or to the kingdom at large. Collections were made at 
the houses in the district, or, after reading of the Brief at Church. 
_ The time for reading Briefs was declared, by a rubric in the Book 
of Common Prayer, to be after the singing or saying of the Nicene 
Creed. It is singular that, whilst Briefs were abolished by Act of 
Parliament in 1828,! this notice remains. 

In the fifteenth century the King granted “ Patents of Alms” 
for like purposes with those of the Charity Briefs of the Church. 

Such Patents gradually became general under the designation of 
“King’s Briefs,’ and were really licenses for the collection of 
money. 

The first printed King’s Relief Brief known to exist does not 
relate to a fire, but to a plague visitation. It bears date, 26 June, 
1630 (6 Charles I.) Such Brief was addressed :— 

“To all and singular Archbishops, Bishops, Archdeacons, Deans and 


their officials . . . Justices of Peace, Mayors, Sheriffs, Bayliffes, 
Constables, Churchwardens . . . &e.” 


Briefs were usually issued by the Lord Chancellor under the 
authority of the King in Council, to those who furnished proof of 
loss, accompanied by a recommendation from some nobleman or - 
other person attached to the Court. 

The earliest Fire Brief now known to exist was issued under 


‘ Except in the case of the National Society, the Church Building Society, 
and the S.P.C.K., for which Briefs continued to be issued till 1853. 


A List of Briefs from the Register Books of Langley Burrell. 449 


the authority of the Commonwealth, 1653, Cromwell himself con- 
tributing £200. 

In the Stamp Act, 1698, Briefs were exempted from au fiscal 
imposts. 

The system of Briefs began to grow into disfavour in the time 
of Pepys. In his Diary, 30th June, 1661, in which year no less 
than fifty-one Briefs were granted, he noted :— 


“To church where we observe that the trade in Briefs is come now 
up to so constant a course every Sunday that we resolve to give no 
more to them.” 


The above notes are taken from Fire Insurance Companies, by 
FB. Relton, whilst the footnotes accompanying this list of briefs 
are from a valuable paper by the Rev. Canon Maddock in 7’he 
Transactions of the Kast Riding Antiquarian Society, 1899, pp. 
8499. “Records of Church Briefs published and collected in 
South Holderness parishes.” The author very truly says:—“I 
venture to think that not only by students of local antiquities, but 
by all who wish to gain an intimate knowledge of the history of 
the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, far more attention 
should be devoted to the subject of Church Briefs than has hitherto 
een the case. We have been accustomed, perhaps, to regard the 
Seventeenth and eighteenth centuries as times of deadness and 
coldness of heart, but such false impressions are corrected by these 
‘records. The large sums of money contributed on the Briefs, 
Whenever an appeal was made for any great and worthy cause, 
show ‘us that we have no reason to be ashamed of want of 
Generosity on the part of our ancestors in the seventeenth and ° 
eighteenth centuries.” 

It was ordered that “in every parish or chapelry and separate 
congregation a register should be kept by the minister or teacher 
there of all monies collected by virtue of such Briefs, the occasion 
‘of the Brief and the time when the same was collected.” In most 
‘parishes, probably, these accounts were kept in separate books, 
which have for the most part perished, but in many registers lists 
of such Briefs occur, but it is very rare to find so long and complete 
4 list as this which is here printed. 


450 A List of Briefs from the Register Books of Langley Burrell. 


The first Brief given under the Great Seal of England and 
authorised by both Houses of Parliament, was that for the town of 


Marlborough. Canon Maddock notes iu the register of Humbleton 
(Yorks), the following entry :— 


“ Collected in the parish of Humbledon according to an order from 
the Council of State dated May 16th, 1653, for ye relief of the Town of 
Marlborough, wherein were consumed by fire 224 houses, one of the 
churches and the Market House April 28th. The whole loss amounting 
to Three score and ten Thousand pounds and upwards. The sume of 
nineteen shillings and two pence.” Under this brief £18,000 was 
collected. Trans. Hast Riding Ant. Soc., vii., 86. 


COLLECTIONS FOR BRIEFS, ANNO 1661. 
Ap. 7 for Milton Abbas in Dorset, by virtue of a brief 3 


4 
28 for Watchet in Somerset ; towards their relief acc. 
to the intent of the brief 3.5 
May 19 for Walter Hughes late of Whatley in Oxon, inn- 
holder 


— 


ounmp~asso 


June 2 for East Hackbourne in Berks [Hagbourne] 
9 for Ilminster in Somerset 
16 for Henry Harrison for a ship ? anil ? the Patience 
for a fire in Fleet St. 
July 7 for Oxford city 
Aug. 11 for Drayton in Salop 
18 for Fakenham in Norfolk 
25 for the Church of Pontefract in Co. of York 
Sep. 8 for the Church of Rypon in the County of York 
8 for David Long of Norrington in the County of 
Wilts 
15 for Fremington in the County of Devon 
Noy. 10 for the Protestants in Lythuania! 
Dec. 22 for Bridgnorth in Salop 
for Southwold als (or atte ?) Soulby 
for Elmsly Castle in Worcestershire 
for Bolnbrooke in Lincolnshire 
for Isabell Davie of Hereford 
for Stephen Edmonds of Bayden in Wilts 
for Hungerford in Wilts 


mB Rew wre eee wb 
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mee bp - 


Kee pbb wee 
SCC ODDO ONOHO 


‘For the relief of the Protestants in Lithuania. ‘‘This was more 
especially to defray the cost of translating and printing the Biblein Polish 
Lithuanian for the use of 100 Protestant Churches in Lithuania. The 
translation was made by Chilinski, and was published in London in 1660, 
and is still recognised as one of the standard works in that language. This 
collection on behalf of the Lithuanian Protestants was followed by other 
Briefs on behalf of the Protestants in Polish or Russian provinces.” 
Trans. BE. Riding Ant. Soc., vii., 91. 


_ Pranseribed by the Kev. A. B. Mynors. 451 


Anno Domini 1662. 


Aug. 10 for the designe of the fishing trade ' af 
Sept. 7 for Anne Royston widow of Shaw in Berks 11 
for Anne Walter widow of Redriff ? in Surrey 11 

19 for the parish Church of Gravesend 4 


Mar. 15 for some houses in S. Martin’s in the fields, London 9 
Anno Domini 1663. 


Ap. 20 fora fire in Fordingbridge in Hampshire 2 6 
Jan. ye 10 for a fire in the towne of Granhan in ye countie 

of Lincolne 2 6 
ye 17 for a fire Witheham in the countie of Sussex 3 4 


Mar. 13th for a fire in Holborn in the county of Middlesex 2 2 
20th for repairing of S. Michael Church in the county 


of Somerset 2 6 
Aug. 23 fora fire in the towne of Hexham in the county 


of Northumberland 2 6 

Anno Domini 1664. 
Ap.17 for repairing of the haven in Great Grimsby in 

the county of Lincoln Ol 

27 for a fire of East Hendred in the county of Berks 

Sep. 11 for Henry Lyt of Gisborough his loss by fyer [?] 

at sea 1 4 

Oct. 2 for repairing the parish Church of Basin in the 


ie) 
a 
(=) 


county of Southampton 1 9 

9 for repairing a Church in Sandwich D & 
June4 for repairing the Church of Lymington in the 

county of Southants 3 5 


Was revived by Charles II., who granted a Brief by Letters Patent for 
lections throughout England ‘for the building of Wharves, Docks, 
rehouses, and Granaries in all ports of our Kingdomes, which shall be 
or the benefit of all those that shall build Busses and Imploy their stocks 
he said Herring Fishings, so that the Busses or Fishing Vessels may all 
forth to our island of Shetland as their rendezvous, to keep together in 
heir fishing seasons, according to certain orders prescribed in the said book 
ed the Royal Herring Busse Fishings.’ This Brief was to continue 
bree years and to be collected both in the Parish Churches and from house 
Ohouse. Pepys who, in 1664, was appointed one of the Commissioners of 
he Fishery frequently mentions the subject in his Diary. ‘ Oct. 10 (1664) 
ab up till past twelve at night to look over the account of the collections 
or the Fishery, and the loose and base manner that monies so collected 
I are disposed of would make a man never part with a penny in that manner.’ ”’ 
| Trans. of E. Riding Ant. Soc., vii-, 90. 


452 A List of Briefs from the Register Books of Langley Burrell. 


1665. 
July 23 William Bute of Kings Weston, Somerset, gent, 
for a fire which happened on the 10th day of 
July in the 18th year of the reign of his majesty 
collected in the parish of Langlie Burrell in the 
county of Wilts the sum of 3 8 
Noy. 12 then collected in the parish Church of Langley — 
Burrell for James Nicholls of Ham in the parish 
of Berly [?] in the county of Gloucester the 
sum of oy 15) 
19 Collected in the parish Church of Langley Burrell 
in the county of Wilts fora fire which happened 
on the houses of Thomas Sloper Gloucester D4 
26 Collected in the parish Church of Langley Burrell 
in the county of Wilts for fire which happened 
in the house of Robert Hamlyn in the county 


of Berks 2 4 
Dec. 24 Collected, &c., for the rebuilding of the Church of 
Clun in the county of Salop oa 
Feb. 18 Collected, &c., towards a fire in Chalbury [2] in the 
county of Oxford ieee 
1666. 
Ap. 29 Collected, &c., for the repairing of the Peir in the 
county of Durham 111 
Jan.6 Collected, &c., for a firein Melcombe Regis in the 
county of Dorset Q 2 
1667. 


July 1. Collected, &c., fora fire that happened in Bishop’s 
Cleeve in the county of Devon on the 9th of 

March, 1666 1 8 
Ap. 9 Collected, &c., for a fire that happened in Hampton 
[Kingston ?] on the 9th day April, 1666 in the 

county of Cambridge 3 9 
Jy. 10 Collected, &c., towards the reliefe from a fier that 
happened in Poole in Montgomeryshire on the 

20th of May, 1666 26 
Dec. 8 Collected, &c., towards the loss of the Bow [?] 
of Bradwinke which is in the county of Devon 
by accident of fire which happened on the 11th 

day of May, 1667 Bae 
Jan. 26 Collected, &c., towards the losses of John Cook of 
Witham in the county of Southampton towards 

a fire wh there happened 2.2 
Feb. 9 Collected, &c., towards the releife of the inhabi- 
tants of Rowborough [7] in the county of 

Lecester 2 2 
Given to Mr. Geoffrey Conisbee and Will Pollard 
by the Minister and Churchwardens by virtue 

of his Majestie’s order to the Commissioners Diao) 


Transcribed by the Rev. A. 6. Mynors. 453 


Feb. 21 Collected, &e., towards the releife of such as 
| suffered by fyre in the parish of Fouant in the 


some county 1 9 
1669. i 
Oct, 10 Collected, &c., towards the releife of John Stewkly 
of Padington in Middlesex 29 


Jan.2 Collected, &c., for the releife of Rebeca Pierpoynt 

& Susanna Stukley who suffered by the Turkish 

pirates 3 6 
Feb. 13 Collected, &c., for the releife of such as suffered 

loss by fire at Thetford in the county of Norfolk 2 6 


1670. 
May 15 Collected, &c., for the reliefe of John Rudbeck, 
of Lydiard Millicent 3 9 
29 Collected for the inhabitants of Isleham in Cambs 
who suffered by fyre 4 0 
Oct. 16 Collected, &c. for mariners taken by Turkish 
pirates and caryed into a galley 1 4 
Nov. 6 Collected, for the redemption of poor English 
captives under the Turk ! £1 8 5 
Jan.2 or such as suffered by fire in the town of Ripley 
in the county of Surrey 1 11 
1671. 
Oct. 8? Collected, &c.. for the relief of such as suffered by 
fire in the town of Mere Wiits 3.7 
Dec. 3 Collected, &c., towards the repairing of the Church 
& steeple at Ashton Wilts 3 B® 


Jan. 21 was collected, d&c., in relief of those who suffered 
by fire in the parish of S. Aldate’s alzas'S. 

Tolles in Oxford ani 

1672. 

May 12 was collected, &c., in relief of those who suffered 

by fire in the town of Nettlested in the county 

of Kent 4 9 
June 28 was collected, &c., for the relief of those who 

suffered by fyer im the hamblet of Lygrave in 

the Parish of Luton in the county of Bedford Smell 
Jy. 14 was collected, &c., for relief of those who suffered 

by fire in the hamlet of Scrattege in the parish 

of Heston in the county of Middlesex Da 
Noy. 28 was collected, &c., for reliefe of those who suf- 

fered by fyer at London in the burning of the 

sugar house 4 3 


1 See note under year 1700. 


) No record except the mention of it in numerous lists of Briefs, seems to 
| have survived of this fire. Cf. Wilts Arch. Mag., xxix., 279. 
| 


-* The spire of Steeple Ashton Church fell on October 15th, 1670. Wilts 
| Arch. Mag., xxxil., 209. 


| 


454 A List of Briefs from the Register Books of Langley Burrell. 


Dec. 8 - 


1673. 
May 11 


Oct. 26 


Jan. 25 
Jan. 15 
Mar, 15 


1674. 
June 9 


Oct. 4 


1675. 
Mar. 28 


Aug. 1 
Sep. 19 
Oct. 10 


1676. 


June 21. 


- July 9 


16 


Feb. 11 
1677. 

May 10 

Sep. 23 


Feb. 17 


was collected, &c., for reliefe, &c. at 
Fordingbridge in the county of Southampton 


Collected, &c., for releife, &c., in Russell Street in 
S. Martin’s in the fields 

Collected, &c., for releif of Randall Shelton of 

* Wildcatheath in the parish of Wisterton in the 

county palatine of Chester for his reliefe in loss 
by fire : 

Collected, &c., for the releife of Edward Singer in 
the parish of Littleton in the county of Middlesex 

Collected, &e., for the reliefe, &c., im Laurance 
Walsham in the county of Berks 

for the reliefe of those who suffered by fire in 
Nether Wallop in the county of Southampton 


collected for the brief of S. Katherime nigh the 
tower London 

collected for the repairing of the Church of Ben- 
enden in the county of Kent 


Collected, &c., for the reliefe, &ec., in the parish of 
Redbourne in the county of Hertford 

Collected, &c., for the reliefe, &c., in Walton in 
the county of Norfolk 

Collected, &c., for the releife, &c., in the parish of 
Great Bedwyn in the said county of Wilts 

Collected, &c., for the, &ec., in the town of Basing- 
stoke in the county of Southampton 


Collected, &c., for the repairing of the Church of 
Newent in the county of Gloucester 

Collected towards the reliefe, &c., in the town of 
Topsham in the county of Devon 

Collected towards the releife of rebuilding of the 
Church and steeple of Oswestree in the county 
of Salop.! 

Collected, &c., towards the releife, &c., in the 
town of Eaton near Windsor 


towards reliefe, &c., in Southwark 
towards releife, &c., in Cottenham in the county 


of Cambridge 
towards reliefe, &c., at Blandford Forum in the 
county of Dorset 


9 8b 
| 
lat 
2 0 
2 4 
2 6 
i) 1) 
3 1 
ea 
eat 
136 
2 6 
14 
1 8 
6 
ey 
17 0 
2 73 
2 72 


1 This Brief was for the repair of the Church and steeple at Oswestry afte 
injury in the Civil War. Zvrans. East Riding Ant. Soc., vii., 98. 


1682. 
June 25 


Jy. 23 


Noy. 5 
June 7 
Dec. 10 


1683. 
June 3 


Aug. 12 


Jan. 27 
\3 


we 


Transcribed by the Rev. A. B. Mynors. 


then collected, &c., at Marlborough 1 
then published the brief for those that suffered by 
fire at Lurgishall and collected there 2 


then collected in L. B. to the brief for the re- 
demption of captives £1 8 

then collected to a brief for the loss by fire in the 
town of Weston in the parish of Bucklington 


in the county of Warwick 1 
then collected to a brief for East Deareham in the 

county of Norfolk 2 
Collected ‘to a brief for the sufferers by fire at 

Ludgeshall 1 
Collected for the distressed protestant Churches 

in lesser Poland 2 
Collected for the distressed protestant Churches 

of France 14 


Collected for the town of Duxford in the said 
county of Cambridge 

Collected for S. Alban’s in the county of Hertford 

Collected for Broad Chalk in the county of Wilts 

Collected for Kast Budleigh inthe county of Devon 1 


ee 


Collected for the relief of sufferers by fire in the 


town of Bishton in the countye of Stafford 2 

Collected for the relief of sufferers by fire in the 
town of Caistor in the countye of Lincoln 2 

_ Collected for those who suffered by fire in Col- 
lumpton in the said countye of Devon 2 
Collected for sufferers by fire in London 1 
Collected for sufferers by fire in New Windsor 1 

Collected for sufferers by fire in Presteine in the 
county of Radnor 1 


Collected for sufferers by fyers in the said hamlet 
of Wapping White Chappell 8 
Collected for sufferers by a suding & dreadful 
floud wh happened on 26 Ap last in the said co. 
of Middlesex in the parish Hanwell in New 


Braintford 1 
Collected for sufferers by fire in Newmarket 
in the county of Suffolk! 2 


OormwI & 


4 


455 


_! This is the Brief for “ Loss by fire at Newmarket above £23,000, as to 
which Evelyn notes in his Diary “1683, Sept. 28. There was this day a 
' collection for rebuilding Newmarket, consum’d by an accidental fire, which 


| VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXIII. 2H 


456 <A List of Briefs from the Register Books of Langley Burrell. — 


Mar. 23 Collected for sufferers by fire in Bassingbourne 


in the county of Cambridge 1 2 
1684. 

Ap.13 Collected for sufferers by an earthquake at Runs- 

wick? in the North Riding of York 153 
Jy. 27 Collected for sufferers by fire in S. Margarets in 

the county of Middlesex 1 10 
Aug. 17 Collected for sufferers by water in Llancudduferry 

in the county of Carmarthen 10 
Sept. 14 Collected for sufferers by fyer in Worsop in the 

county of Nottingham 1 64 
Oct. 27. Collected for sufferers by fyer in Chawien i in the 

county of Norfolk 8 

1685. 

May 3 Collected for the building of the church of Ports- 

mouth 1 3 
Jan. 13 Collected for sufferers by fyer in Alrewas in the 

county of Stafford 94 
Ap. 12 Collected for sufferers by fyer in Sarisden in the 

county of Oxford 1 64 
Aug, 3 Collected for sufferers by fyer in Beaminster in 

the county of Dorset 2a 
Sep. 13. Collected for sufferers by fyer in Desford in the 

county of Leicester 1 64 
Oct. 25 Collected for sufferers by fyer in Staverton in the 

county of Northampton 1 8 
Nov. 22 Collected for a sufferer by fyer in Donhead S. 

Andrews in the county of Wilts 10 
Dec. 20 Collected for sufferers by fyer in Alfreston in 

the county of Sussex 1 10 
Jan. 10 Chollected for sufferers by fyer in Bulford in the 


county of Wilts 1 


removing His Majesty thence sooner than was intended, put by the assassi- _ 
nates, who were disappointed of their rendezvous and expectation bya 
wonderfull providence. _This made the King more earnest to render Win- 4 
chester the seate of his autumnal field diversions for the future, designing — 
a palace there where the antient castle stood ; infinitely indeed preferai to 
Newmarket for prospects, air, pleasure and provisions!” Zhe Parish — 
Registers and Parochial Documents in the Archdeaconry of Winchester, by 
W. A, Fearon & F. J. Williams, p. 59. 


2“ Of losses by landslip, the most remarkable perhaps was that sustained — 
at Runswick, where a loss was incurred of £1,200 owing to the fact that 
‘the said town standing within a bay on ye side of a greate Hill, which 
opening about ye middle, ye town did slip down from it.’ A somewhat 
similar disaster appears to have befallen Starbolton, in the parish of Kettle- 
well, near See to which place a Brief was granted in 1687 for ‘loss by 
ear thquake. '” Trans. East Riding Ant. Soc., vii., 98. 


Mar. 7 


1686. 
Mar. 28 


July 12 
Aug. 28 
Oct. 3 


Dec. 5. 


1687. 
June 19 


1688. 
Jy. 9 


1689. 
Ap. 26 


June 23 
May 11 


1690. 
May 22 
June 8 
Jy. 26 


Sep. 12 


14 


Transcribed by the Rev. A. B. Mynors. 


Collected for sufferers by fyer in Ely S. Mary’s 
in the city of Ely 
Collected for sufferers by fyer in Market Deeping 


Collected for sufferers by fyer in Warley in the 
county of York 

Collected for sufferers by fier in Whitechapel and 
Stepney in the county of Middlesex 

Collected for sufferers by fier in the city of 
Hereford 

Collected towards the repairing of Eynsbury in 
the county of Huntingdon 

Collected for sufferers by fire at Sin[?c]kinhall in 
the county of York 


Collected for sufferers by fire in Leonard Stanley 
in the county of Gloucester 


Collected for sufferers by a earthquake in Kettle- 
well & Starbolton'in the county of York 


Collected for the brief for Alsford 


Will Aland 
Richard Aland Churchwardens 


Collected for sufferers as set forth of Finland £1 
Collected for sufferers Bishops Lavington 


Collected for sufferers at Bungay in the county 
of Suffolk 

then collected for the poor sufferers in East 
Smithfield in the parish of S. Botolph Without 
Aldgate 

then collected in the parish of Langley Burrell for 
the poor sufferers in the borough of Southwark 
in the county of Surrey 

then collected in the parish of Langley Burrell for 
the sufferers in the town of S. Ives in the county 
of Huntingdon 

then collected in the parish of Langley Burrell for 
the poor sufferers in the town of Stafford in 
the county of Stafford 


then collected in the parish of Langley Burrell for 
the poor sufferers in the town of Morpeth in 
the county of Northumberland 


| See note to the year 1684 above. 


457 


10 10 


10 14 


458 A List of Briefs from the Register Books of Langley Burrell. 


May 5 then collected in the parish of Langley Burrell for 
the poor sufferers in the town of Teignmouth & 
Shaldon in the county of Devon! 6 1 
Oct 4 then collected in the parish of Langley Burrell for 
the poor sufferers in the town of Thirsk in the 


county of York 120 
Oct. 11 then collected in the parish of Langley Burrell for 
the poor of Beall in the county of Brecon il 8 
1698. 
June6 then collected in the parish of Langley Burrell for 
the fire at Newbury in the county of Berks 5 9 
Thomas Stampe Rector 
John Batten, Churchwarden 
1694, 
June 10 Collected for the fire at Yalding in Kent 1 


Nie lH 


3 
Oct. 22 Collected for the poore French Protestants? £1 1 8 
1695. 
July 25 Collected then for the fire at Gillingham in y° 


county of Dorset 1 6 
Sep. 15 Collected then for the fire at Twiford in y* county 

of Southampton 13 
May 10 Collected then for y° sufferers by fire at y® town ~ 

of Warwick 12 0 


Thomas Stampe Rector 
Richard Aland Churchwarden 


1696. 
Sep. 24 Collected then for a fire at Streetham [?] in the 
county of Cambridge WL 
Thomas Stampe, Rector 
Richard Aland Churchwarden 


1“Ty 1690 Tourville, when supporting the Jacobite cause against William 
of Orange, sailed with a French fleet into Torbay, where all the forces of 
the county of Devon were drawn up to oppose their landing. ‘At 4a.m. on 
July 26th several of their gallies drew off from their fleet and made towards 
a weak unfortified place called Teignmouth, about seven miles to the east- 
' ward of Torbay. Here they burnt and destroyed 116 houses belonging to 
E. & W. Teignmouth and Shaldon, and 11 shipps &c. the whole loss and 
damage by the French Fleet being £1100.” Zvans. East Riding Ant. Soc., 
vii., 95. 

2 “Tn 1685 on the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, the condition of the 
French Protestants became still more desperate. All the neighbouring 
Protestant States opened their doors to the fugitives. In England public 
subscriptions were raised on their behalf; a first Brief running through 
England, Wales, and Berwick-upon-Tweed was granted in 1686, a second 
Brief in 1687, and a third in 1694, producing in all £63,718 2s. 8d.” Trans. 
Least Riding Ant. Soc., vii., 92. 


Transcribed by the Rev. A. B. Mynors. _ 459 


Oct. 4 Collected there for a fire at Broytton[? Broughton] 
in the county of Southampton 6 
Tho Stampe Rector 
Richard Aland Churchwarden 
Oct. 11 Collected here for a fir in S. Olave’s Southwark 1 8 
1698, 
Oct. 12 Collected here for a fire at Minehead, in y* 
county of Somerset 4 0 
Tho Stampe Rector 
John Batten Chwarden. 
[On a previous page, facing registers of 1643, &c.]. 
1666. 
Oct. 10 Collected on the fast day towards the releife of 
those persons who have been great sufferers 
by the late ffire within the citty of London 
paid by Mr. Jonathan Deek on the 25th day 


October 1666 unto John Winch ? £116 0 
1686. 
May 3 Collected for the French protestants 114 6 
1688. 
Ap. 24 Collected for the French protestants 15 7 
1694. 
Noy. 24 Collected for y° fire at York 7 O48 
1695. 
Mar. 26 Collected for y° fire at Netherhaven 3 8 
1698. 
Dec. 28 Item collected for a brief for a fire in Drury 
Lane, Middlesex 1 10 
Tho. Stampe Rector 
John Batten ? 
Cs Powell Churchwardens. 
1699. 


Ap. 30 item collected for a brief for a fire in Derly 
County Midelesex ; 3 F 
Ap. 5 Collected here for the Vaudois of Piedmont! 210 4 
Thomas Stampe Rector 


John Batten ) ( 3 
James ett Churchwardens. 


June 4 Collected here for a fire at Lancaster 1 9 


1“ These Briefs on behalf of the French Protestants were followed in 
1699 by a Brief on behalf of the Vaudois of Piedmont, who had been most 
eruelly treated by Victor Amadeus, the Grand Duke of Savoy, at the 
instigation of Louis XIV. Over £27,000 was collected upon this brief 

; this amount was distributed in grants not only to the refugees in 
| @aelond, but also to those in Wertemberg, Brandenburgh, Nassau-Sarbruck, 
| Saxony and Hesse Cassel, and large sums were sent to refugees in Virginia.” 
| Trans. of E. R. Ant. Soc., vii., 92. 


460 A List of Briefs from the Register Books of Langley Burrell. 


1700. 
Nov. 4 Item collected for y° poor captives in Machany 
(Machanes)! 10 4 
T Stampe Rector 
James Deeke 
John Hoside ij} Churehwardens, 
Noy. 10 Crickmeal in ye county of Salop 3B 32 
Tho Stampe Rector 
JohnHoside[?] 
Wawes Desks | Churchwardens. 
Dec. 22 S Mary Magdalen Bermondsey in y* county of 
Surrey item collected 12 3 
T Stampe Rector. 
JohnHoside[?]) : 
Taimes Weekes j Churchwardens. 
1701. 
Aug. 31 Collected then for lost by fire at Horsmonden 
in Cent BB} 
Hagh pices \ Churchwardens 
Sept. 14 Collected then for Bromly Church in Stafford- 
shere 1 8 
Huet Be ‘ ea Churchwardens 
Sep. 28 Collected then for Robert Bales lost by fire in 
Yorkshire 1 8 + 
Mar. 3 Leominster Church in y* county of Hereford for 
this brief OD) 
F. Cooke 
neh ees eld Churchwardens 
Jan. 11 Collected then for rye Church in the county of 
Sussex 7 1 32 
mney Wasiiele | Churchwardens ~ 
1702, 
May 11 Collected then for Chester Cathredrell 1 6 
Hees we S : field Churchwardens 


1“ From 1662 many Briefs were granted for the Redemption of Captives 
(taken by the Turkish Pirates) . . . The total amount raised on the 
Brief of 1671 was £21,530 and in a second Brief granted in 1691 it isstated 
that “456 captives were redeemed by ye help of ye former briefe, 500 
captives being still in slavery to be redeemed.’ The amount raised on this 
occasion was only about £8000. A third Brief was accordingly granted in 
1701 for ‘the Redemption of Captives in Machanes (Mequinez) and Fez and 
Salé in Morocco.’ This was taken up with far more spirit than in 1691 and 
over £16,500 was collected, one touching item being the sum of 100 guineas 
‘a Free Guift made and collected by the Hebrew Nation towards ye 
Redemption of ye English Captives at Macaness”” Trans. of East Riding 
Ant. Soc., vii., 96. 


Transcribed by the Rev. A. B. Mynors. 461 


From THE RecisTer (BaprisMs, MARRIAGES, Buriazs), 1702—1802. 
First fly-leaf. 
“An account of what money has been collected upon Breifs read in 
y° Parish Church of Langley Burrel according to an Act of Parliament 
lately made on that behalf 


Impr for loss by fire in Shire lane Lond., Octo y* 12 1707 Collected 0 :1:2 
2for Brosely Church 19 en ile 
1708 Spilsby loss by fire ffeb 22 et 1:6 
Heavitree ,, 4, 5, Fe 29 ; 10 
Dursley Church faln down Mar 7 Coll 1:0 
Little-Port loss by fire a Us x, pS pee | 
Shadwell ae ate Apr 11 ra 1:6 
- Orford Church decayed x 18 ig il 
Protestant Church to be built } 25 i 1:2 
Southam loss by fre May 2 i 
Charles Street » mo dune 2 es 1 3 
Dorney Hn 9 op Seon 25 95 10 
Wincanton Saya Oct 3 i 1 0 
Bewdley nee tyre 10 os 11 
7 LisburninTreland ,, ,,_,, 10 x 2 0 
; Great Yarmouth ees has 17 $3 10 
Alconbury cum Weston ,, 17 3 12 
Brenekly Church damaged io y° storm in ye 
year 1703 May ye 8 1709? - 1 0 
At y° head of Cannon Gate at Edinburgh 
loss by fire May y° 15 a 12 
Strand London loss by fire 15 3 2 0 
Harlow eet amet eo) 4 - 1 2 
Holt Market pa eee 11 Fe 1. 6 
Market Rayson aia 18 ¥ 1. 0 
Redcliff Church in Bristol, decayed 25 Pe 1, 4 
LLanwilling Chch pulld down Oct. 16 _ 1.1 
Stocton Church Oct. y* 22 1710 a 
Chalfont S' Peters Church Setar a Fr 


Church of Ashton Super Mercy ,, ,, ,, z 


_ !“Much sympathy was felt throughout England for the Protestants in 
: the Principality of Orange, which had been invaded in 1697 by Louis XIV. 
>. . Imi703 .. . a Brief ‘for the persecuted Protestants of Orange’ 
Besides this . . . a Brief was granted by Queen Anne in 1707 
tor building a Church in Oberbarmen in the Duchy of Berg.” Trans. Hast 
Riding Ant. Soc., vii., 93. 

In a volume a eer cAonS by Gilbert Burnet, Bishop of Salisbury, in the 
Society’s Library at Devizes, is one entitled “A Sermon preach’d at St. 
James's Church upon the reading the Brief for the Persecuted Exiles of the 
Principality of Orange.” London. 1704. 

2 This was the great storm of November 27th, 1703, when 11 men-of-war 

, and 200 merchant vessels were wrecked, and the Bishop of Bath and Wells 
| was killed in his Palace at Wells. 


462 A List of Briefs from the Register Books of Langley Burrell. # 


Rotherhithe Church May ye 13 1711 1:6 
Cardigan Church 1 4 
Ensham loss by fire \ May ye 13% 1 3 
Twyford loss by fire 1 29 
Ide loss by fire ) 20% 1.1 
Hauechileyes mane Kae 1-29 
St Helens Chch in y* Isle of Weight ie 1 19 
Wishaw Chch Woe 14 
1711 Edingbrough loss by fire June 17 ea 
S' Mary’s in Colchester ) We 1:10 
Cockermouth Church | Tal 1: 2 
recv¢ in all for this Visitation 14: 0 
Woolwich Church Oct. 14 04: 0 
Long Melford Church 28 02: 0 
Hadmore & Market Rayson loss by fire 28 Ol: 6 
1712 Battle Bridge in Southwark ,, ,, ,, ffeb 12th ARE 
Pensford Church y° 15 I: 
St Clements Church at Hastings y° 22 10 
Colverton Church Mar y° 22 1: oR 
Richard Salter loss by fire &e. Apr y° 12 10 
1718 Warmingham Church June 21% 10 
William Addams _loss by fire 28 1: Om 
Wilbridge & Chilton ,, ,, ,, Aug. 2 1: Oj 
Woodham fferrys Church 9 1: 0 
Southwell 7 Sept 13 1: 3% 
Burton Church upon Trent 98 2: @ 
tot. 7: 5 
1718 Shipwash Church Dec y* 14 0:10 
St Mary Chh loss by fire 1-3 
St. Jo Baptist Chk in Southover Jan 81. 1: 
Rudgley _ loss by fire 1 
St Margaret at Cliffe Chh March 20 1 
Qualford Chh Ap y° 4" 1714 1 
tot 6: 
1714 Warwick & Preston Baggot by fire 10% 5th 
Ruthin Church SP LOba2 
William Bowyer lost by fire Jan 16 4: 
All S** Chh in Derby 30 
Torkey Chh Mar 6 
New Shoreham Chh 6 
1715 Blymhill Chh ffeb 5 
Walkrith & Wroxham lost by fire 12 
New Chh at Sunderland Mar 18 
Liverpoole loss by fire Apr as 
Mitcham & Lythwood ,, ,, ,, 15 


Transcribed by the Rev. A. B. Mynors. 


St Mary Newington 
Ellingham & Wisbech 
Pulley & Jocy ? 

_ Arnold Chh 

_ fframpton 


Sherriff-Hales Chh 
Arley Chh — 
Wilcott & Empden — 
St Andrews Barnwell 
Dolgelly Chh 


March 8* 
y? 15 
April y® 5% 
y° 12 
May y°3 


bt ee 


463. 


woOowa 


464 


NOTES ON THE ROMAN ANTIQUITIES IN THE 
WESTBURY COLLECTION AT THE MUSEUM, DEVIZES. 


By Mrs. M. E. Cunnrineton. 


THE Westbury Collection in the Society’s Museum at Devizes 
consists of a large and interesting. series of objects found on the 
site of a Romano-British settlement at Westbury, and generously 
placed in the Museum by the Westbury Iron Company. 

The discoveries were made from time to time during the years 
1877—82 in the course of digging for iron ore close to the iron 
works.+ 

Unfortunately nothing more than this is known of the conditions 
under which the various objects were found.” It is only possible 
to infer from the number and nature of the objects themselves 
that the place must have been the site of a fairly well-to-do 
settlement during the Roman period. It is therefore curious that, 
with the exception of a single circular brick, such as were used to ~ 
build the pillars of hypocausts, no remains of buildings were pre- : 
served, It seems probable from this that the buildings of the 
settlement were not of a very substantial character, and were ~ 
not built of any lasting material, such as brick or stone.2 The 
buildings of the Romano-British settlements in South Wilts and 
in Dorsetshire examined by the late General Pitt-Rivers, it will ~ 


1 The site is marked “ British Settlement” on the 6-inch Ordnance Map, 
Wiltshire, Sheet XLIV., N.E. 

*The Wilts Arch. Mag. contains short and incidental references to the 
discoveries in vol. xxi., pp. 3, 268, 272. 

Some of the objects in the collection were described and illustrated by 
the Rev. E. H. Goddard in the Religuary, July, 1909. 


3 The site is in the list of “ British Settlements” given by Sir Richard 
Colt Hoare. He speaks of “A large unenclosed common field known by 
the name of Ham” and of “‘ British and Roman antiquities” found there. 
He also speaks of foundations of buildings and tesselated pavement found 
on or near “Compton’s Plot.” “ Ancient Wilts,” South, p. 53. There is 
some evidence that a Roman road ran through the neighbourhood. Wits 
Arch. Mag., vol. xxv., p. 35—36. 


Notes on the Roman Antiquities in the Westbury Collection. 468 


be remembered, seem to have been of the same unsubstantial 


character, and to have left few lasting remains behind them. 
One of the wells that must have supplied the settlement with 


_ water was discovered in 1879, and opened by Mr.Henry Cunnington, 


. 


when a considerable quantity of broken pottery and other objects 
were found in the mud at the bottom. Among the bones of animals 
thus found is a well-preserved and complete skull of the Bos 
longifrons: and the skull of a horse also complete, with a hole 
pierced in the cheek bone, that appears to have been caused during 
life by a thrust from a small spear, or an arrow. 

Parts of four human skulls were also found at the bottom of 
this well, and as they are scarcely likely to have got into the well 
in the ordinary course of things, they perhaps bear evidence to a 
violent and tragic end to the settlement, such as so often seems to 


; have been the fate of habitations at the end of the Romano-British 


"period. 


Considering the casual way in which the discoveries were made 


it is indeed fortunate that such a large collection of fragile pottery 


and delicate metal objects was safely brought together. Pottery 


naturally forms the bulk of the collection, and happily quite a 


‘good proportion of the vessels have survived, more or less intact, 
“the vicissitudes of their burial and resuscitation. 


_ Perhaps the most interesting and important, from an historical 
point of view, is the series of red glazed Gaulish pottery, generally 
Known as Samian ware. 
_ Thanks to recent archeological research it is now known that 
this pottery was made at several centres in Roman Gaul, notably 
at La Graufesenque and Lezoux, in what is now France, and at 
Rheinzabern and Westerndorff in Germany.: It is believed that 
the manufacture began about 30 A.D. and continued on to about 
250—260 A.D.? 

The systematic study of the types of decoration, and forms of 
vessels, has made it possible to date approximately the various 


"See the works of Dragendorff and Déchelette ; also Catalogue of Roman 


| Pottery in the British Museum, 1908. 


? Catalogue of Roman Pottery, p. xxvi. 


466 Notes on the Roman Antiquities in the Westbury 


changes through which the industry passed. The custom of the 
Gaulish manufacturers of stamping with their names a certain 
number of their wares, has aided materially in establishing the 
chronology, and has in many cases led to the identification of the 
actual site of the workshops of particular makers. 

An important series of discoveries on a British site has also — 
given considerable additional evidence as to individual potters who 
were contemporary with each other, and as to the types of vessels 
that they were making at an approximately fixed date. Thisis the 
recovery from time to time of a large quantity of Gaulish ware 
from Pudding Pan Rock, in Herne Bay, Kent, from what 
is believed to have been the scene of the wreck of a boatload of 
this pottery on its way from Gaul to Britain somewhere between 
the years 160—180 A.D.t 

It is interesting to find, therefore, that of the ten form types — 
represented in the Westbury Collection, seven occur also in the © 
Pudding Pan Rock pottery, namely forms 31, 33, 35, 36, 38, 44, 
and 79.” 

Of the three remaining types, one (form 27) is typical of the first 
century,? and is represented in the collection by one example only. a 
Another (form 30), though it is believed to have appeared as early gE 
as cir. A.D. 50, lasted well into the second century, and is repre- — 
sented also by only one example in the collection. The remaining — 
type (form 37) was used for decorated bowls only, and was the : 
most popular of any of the ornamented vessels. The form is 
typical of the second century, and it seems to have entirely super- i 
seded all other forms of decorated bowls! Form 31 is by far the - 
commonest in the collection, and is represented by the remains of 
probably quite two dozen specimens. Of form 44 there are four 
or five examples; of forms 35 and 36 two or three each ; of forms 


ea = 


‘See papers by Mr. Reginald Smith in the Pro. Soc. Ant., 2nd Series, © 
Vol. xxi., No. 11, p. 268, and Vol. xxii., No. 11, p. 395. 

*The form types, unless otherwise stated, are those given in the British 
Museum Catalogue of Roman Pottery, adapted from those of Dragendorft 
and Déchelette. 


3 Catalogue of Roman Pottery in the British Museum, p. xxv- 
4 Tes Vases Céramiques Ornés de la Gaule Romaine, p. 187. 


Collection at the Museum, Devizes. A467 


38 and 33 one, or perhaps two, each ; and of forms 79 and 37 three 
or four each. 

The stamps of nineteen distinct potters are decipherable on the 
Westbury pottery, and the stamps of six other makers are too 
worn or too incomplete to be readable, but one of these begins 
with the letters SEI - - - , and another with OF - - - 

Another curious stamp looks like VII - - - I1V. A similar 
one to this is illustrated in the Catalogue of the Roman Pottery in 
the British Musewm, No. M1926, and it is there suggested that it 
is a mere imitation. 

The following is a list of the potters’ names to be found in the 
collection, with the locality of their workshops :—! 


Stamp. Name. Locality. 
AETERNII Aeternus uncertain 
ALBIN - - Albinus or Albinianus La Graufesenque 
- - BVCI Albucius or Albucianus Lezoux 
AVENTINI.M Aventinus Lezoux 
‘BORILLLOF Borillus Lezoux 
CINNAMI Cinnamus Lezoux 
ELVILLI Elvillus uncertain 
“Fm C—mIM (Ksc(u)sim) Escusius uncertain 
“GN7VIVS (AT ligulate) Gnatius uncertain 
M - RCIM Marcus Lezoux 
TBDILM Meditus uncertain 
MVXTVLIM Muxtullus uncertain 
‘{- OXIVS.FEC or Moxius or Tena 
| (- OSSIVS.FEC Mossius 
|PAV - IM Paullus Lezoux 
PR - SCIM Priscus Lezoux 
| REBVRRI.OFF Reburrius uncertain 
map ---M Reditus uncertain 
SABIN - - - VSI Sabinianus Lezoux 
SEXTI.M Sextus Lezoux 


1 Potters’ names that occur on Gaulish pottery in the Museum other than 
| that in the Westbury Collection are :—AMMIUS, DOCCIUS, DONNAU- 
‘CUS, PUGNIUS, VIRTUS, and VIRILIS. 


468 Notes on the Roman Antiquities in the Westbury 


The names of four of these potters occur also on the pottery ; 
from Pudding Pan Rock, namely, those of ALBUCIUS, MARCUS, 
PAULLUS, and SEXTUS. 

Eight other names are found on forms identical with those from 
the Rock and are therefore considered to be approximately contem- 
porary in date. They are:—AETERNUS, BORILLUS, ELVIL- — 
LUS, ESCUSIUS, MUXTULLUS, PRISCUS, REBURRIUS, and © 
REDITUS:! | ! 

As all the names actually found on the Rock pottery have now 
been identified as makers of Lezoux, it is probable that these others, — 
although marked as of uncertain locality on the list, are really of - 


Sie whe 


Lezoux.” ' 

All the names in the collection, with the one exception of i 
CINNAMUS, are stamped on plain undecorated dishes, or shallow ‘ 
bowls, in the centre of the vessel on the inside. The name 
CINNAMI occurs on the outside of a piece of a decorated bowl ; . 
the letters are raised and read backwards, and are framed in a ~ 
narrow panel of cable pattern moulding. The name of CINNAMUS ~ 
is well known as that of one of the most important and prolific of — 
the second century potters of Lezoux. He is believed to have | 
lived in the period of the Antonines, and this epoch marks the | 
height of the prosperity of the industry, and of the greatest distri-— 
bution of the Lezoux wares.* f 

The stamp of GNATIUS, that appears on an open bowl with a 
very bright glaze and of an unusually lightred colour, is interesting 
as one of the only four recorded examples of this maker’s name in” 
Britain, while there are none from the Continent. One of these 
was found at York, and is now in the Museum there; another 
found at Cirencester is in the Corinium Museum in that town; 
and, in a different form, GNATI.M, on a bowl that was found at 
Newbury, now in the collection of Mr. J. W. Brooke, at Marie 
borough. 


1 Proc. Soc. of Antiq., 2nd Series, vol. xxii., p. 407. 
2 Tbid, p. 406. 
3 Les Vases Céramiques Ornés de la Gaule Romaine, p. 190. 


Collection at the Museum, Devizes. : 469 


Some of the vessels bear interesting evidence of the skill with 
which they were repaired by rivetting. The rivet holes are neatly 
bored, and in some cases the leaden rivets are still in place. 

There are in the Westbury Collection, besides the red glazed 
Gaulish pottery, a few pieces of other wares that are probably of 
foreign manufacture, and among these there is a very fine grey 
ware that is perhaps of Belgic origin. A handsome circular dish 
of this grey ware, is beautifully turned and polished; the centre is 
raised into a slight boss surrounded by two incised concentric 
eircles enclosing a band of engine turned ornament. The 
dish is llin. in diameter and 13in. deep. (Fig. 1, Pl. X.) Two 

plates or dishes, of a similar grey ware, have a peculiar saucer-like 
“arrangement, apparently let into the centre of the dish before 
baking. The bottom of the saucer is slightly below that of the 
otto of the dish, but the sides stand up and form a separate 
receptacle within the dish (Fig. 2, Pl. X). A dish of fine 
red ware also has this curious arrangement. A similar central 
imner receptacle may be seen on some plates of Greek pottery in 
he British Museum, but no other dishes like these in the Westbury 
Collection seem to be recorded with Roman remains in Britain. 
There are in the collection two perfect mortaria, and fragments 
of several others; and these may, or may not be, of foreign make. 


It is known that mortaria were made and exported from the 
eighbourhood of Lyons, but some doubtless were made locally. 
‘The mortarium illustrated (Fig. 6, Pl. VI.) is of red ware that has 
been painted white, both inside and out. A fragment of rim also 
‘of red ware painted white, is stamped twice over with the letters 
_ MIO. 
| ‘The majority of the pottery is, however, of British manufacture, 
and many of the pieces are strongly reminiscent of Late-Celtic 
ware. (Pl. VII., Figs. 1 to 6). 


‘These Greek plates are painted with figures of fish and other marine 
creatures. It is suggested that they were used to serve fish on, and that 
the circular depression in the centre was to hold any liquor that might drain 
Of. See British Museum Guide to Greek and Roman Life, p.115. This 
could not have been the object of the receptacle in the Westbury plates, as 
the sides of the receptacle stand up above the bottom of the plate. It might, 
| however, very conveniently have held a sauce or relish of some kind. 


\ 


470 Notes on the Roman Antiquities in the Westhury 


Some are, indeed, practically identical with pottery of that — 
period at Colchester, and in the British Museum. 

Figs. 1, 3, 4, and 5 are of fine grey ware. Fig. 2 is of polished 
black ware. Fig. 1 has a hole bored through the base, and it and 
Fig. 5 have been painted, or coated with some black substance. 
Fig. 6 is of fine black ware with three roughly seribbled lines of 
meander pattern round the body. 

There are several fine examples of pitchers or jugs; Fig. 1, Pl. IV,, 
is of very fine black polished ware, ornamented with bands of 
waved lines. Another even handsomer jug is also of very finely 
polished black ware, ornamented with radiating lines at the base 
of the neck, and a “scribble” pattern below. Pl. VIL, Fig. 7. 
Fig. 8, Pl. VIL, is of light grey ware with two rows of roughly- 
drawn zigzag, or meander, pattern round the neck and shoulders; 
and Fig. 9, Pl. VII. is of heavy dark pottery, rather clumsily 
modelled. 

Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Pl. VI, are bowls, of types not uncommon in 
Romano-British pottery; Figs. 2 and 4 are of grey ware that has 
been painted, or coated with some black substance, and have faintly 
tooled lines in a “scribble” pattern on the under sides. The bowl - 
—Fig. 5—has a straight rim, and is of brownish ware with faintly 
tooled “ cross line” ornament round the body. 

The cover with the hollow knob (Fig. 6, Pl. VI.) is one of six 
similar covers in the collection, four of grey, and two of red ware! 

The cup of light grey ware, plain but for two furrows below the 
rim, is of a rather uncommon type (Fig. 7, Pl. VL); there are 
pieces of four other cups, similar in shape, but rather smaller, one 
being ornamented with “cross line” or “lattice” pattern. Fig. 8, 
Pl. VI. is another cup-like vessel of grey ware. 

1 Similar covers were found in the Late-Celtic rubbish heap at Oare ( Wilts 
Arch. Mag., vol. xxxvi., p. 125) and with Late-Celtic pottery at Colchester, 
Hitchin, and elsewhere. An urn with a very similar cover is illustrated in 
the British Museum Gude to the Early Iron Age, p. 25, fig. 21, from 
Hallais in the lower Seine district. Among the mass of pottery that 
General Pitt-Rivers found in his excavations there seems to have been only 
one knobbed cover at all like these, although a numberof bowls that 


apparently were intended to have covers were found, and it was suggested 
that wooden covers might have been used (vol. ii., p. 168). 


Fig. 3. 


PLaTE I.—RomMAN OBJECTS FROM WESTBURY, 


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PLaTE I].—ROMAN OBJECTS FROM WESTBURY, 


‘Pig. 1.—Painter’s Palette of Marble, . Fig. 2.—Iron Meat Chopper, 4. 
Fig. 3.—Iron Sheathing of Wooden Spade, 4. 


Fig. 2. 


PLATE IJJ].—RoOMAN OBJECTS FROM WESTBURY. 


Fig. 1.—Sole of Lady’s Shoe, }. Fig. 2.—Stone Box ? 


Fig. 4. 


PLATE I[V.—ROMAN OBJECTS FROM WESTBURY. 


Nos. 1, 2, 3.—Pottery Vessels. Fig. 4.—Bronze Saucepan-shaped Vessel. 


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Collection at the Museum, Devizes. 471 


Fig. 9, Pl. VI., represents a curious caricature of a woman’s head 
modelled in light grey pottery. The hair is shown as twisted and 
coiled round the head; the ears are little coils of clay, the eyes two 
round dabs; the face is outlined by little bands of clay across the 
orehead aud down each cheek; the nose and chin are beak-like ; 
and the whole face is grotesque. 

Of Castor ware with slip decoration there igs none in the col- 
lection, but New Forest ware is represented by a vase with indented 
sides, painted a brownish purple in colour (Pl. VL, Fig. 10). 
Fragments of ampullz of-soft cream-coloured paste painted a 
purplish brown, and a small vase (imperfect) of very thin buff 
yare painted brown inside and out, and with two bands of “ engine 
urned” ornament, may have come from the same locality. 

There are in the collection several good examples of the so-called 
*Upchurch” ware, of the bulbous jar or “olla” type Gi Wane 
Mes. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6). The type is a common one, and has 
been found in great numbers at Colchester and elsewhere. Some 
Of this pottery seems to have been made near Upchurch, in Kent, 


With zones of tooled lines in “lattice” or “cross line” pattern, the 
und of the ornamented zone being left rough in contrast to the 
led surface of the rest of the vessel. 


~Upehurch jars were often utilised as cinerary urns, and Fig. 
Pl. VIII. was found containing burnt bones with the shallow 
sel of plain grey ware resting on top of them as shown in the 
illustration. The bones were those of a young person, and among 


' Catalogue of Roman Pottery in the British Musewm, p. li. 
iVOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXIII. 21 


472 Notes on the Roman Antiquities in the Westbury 


them was a fine bronze coin of Constantine the Great, struck in — 
London.? . 

A vessel of thick heavy grey pottery of olive jar shape is | 
ornamented with incised bands and waved lines; another — 
rather smaller jar with a uarrower neck is of plain red pottery 
(Pl. VIIL, Figs. 7 and 8). A curious little pot of dark coarse grey 
ware was perhaps a child’s toy (Pl. VIIL., Fig. 9). 

A double handled vase of black ware is in shape a clumsy 
imitation of a “krater” (PI. IV., Fig. 3). 

Two small vases in size and shape somewhat resembling coffee } 
cups without handles, are of a remarkably thin, fine red ware; 
the sides are as thin as those of a good china cup, and the paste 
is as smooth and fine as modern terra cotta. 

Fig. 12, Pl. V., is part of a rim of a large vessel of fine) 
grey ware painted black. The rim is folded over like the turn © 
down of a hem, and is stabbed at irregular intervals by holes that — 
penetrate one thickness only of the fold. The object of this stab-_ 
bing was apparently to allow the heated air to escape during” 
the process of firing from the thick folded-over rim. General _ 
Pitt-Rivers found similarly stabbed rims at Rotherly. (“Ezcava- 
tions,” vol. II, p. 145, pl. CX., Figs. 4, 5, 6, and 7). 

There are examples of red or grey ware that have been painted 
white, of grey ware painted black, and of cream or buff ware 
painted brown or purple. In some cases a colourless size ov 
varnish appears to have been used. Much of the pottery is very 
micaceous.” ° 

_A set of about twenty loom weights were found in the excavy- | 
ations, but unfortunately, they were exposed to the frost, and most 
of them were shivered to pieces, and there are now only five im 
the collection Three of these are shown on Pl. IX. Fig. 3” 
is of red baked clay triangular in shape; Fig. 4 is of hard 


1 Wilts Arch. Mag., vol. xxv., p. 36, note. 

2 Very little seems to have been attempted as yet in the way of classifica 
tion, either as to form or fabric, of the plain everyday household wares 
made and used in Britain under Roman influence. Some such “ Guide” 
seems to be badly needed. 4 
3 Wilts Arch. Mag., vol. xxvii., p.\298, note. 


Collection at the Museum, Devizes. 473 


ehalk and is unusually large, weighing eleven-and-a-half pounds ; 

tf is four-sided, much worn by use, and has a cross rudely cut in 
on two opposite faces. Fig. 5 is also rather large, and weighs nine 
pounds ; it is much worn, and is made of a very hard yellowish baked 
clay. | 
_ There are in the collection parts of seventeen querns, and four 
saddle querns, or mealing stones. The saddle querns are all of 
micaceous sandstone, Pl. XI., Figs. 2, 4, 6. Most of the other 
querns are of millstone grit, but some are of sarsen and others of 
hard rock from the Upper Greensand. ‘Two parts of upper quern 
stones were found in the well, one of millstone grit, the other of a 
hard voleanic rock, probably imported. Figs. 1 and 3 are top stones, 
of Upper Greensand stone and of sarsen respectively ; Fig. 5 isa 
nether stone of millstone grit. 


Several whetstones, and some twenty rubbers and pounders of 
flint and sarsen, are also included in the collection.? 

The following is a list of the Emperors whose coins are 
represented in the Westbury Collection :— 

Trajan Tacitus 

Gallienus Probus 

Postumus Maximianus Hercules 
Victorinus Constantine I. 

Claudius Gothicus Constantius IT. 

Marius Constantine III. 

Tetricus Senior Magnentius 

Aurelianus 

Some years ago a considerable quantity of pottery and several 
bronze brooches, &c., were found in the grounds of Chalcot House, 


‘rom Wm. Cunnington’s unpublished Catalogue of Querns in the Museum. 


2? No lamps or lighting apparatus were found on the Westbury site. The 
“Museum at Devizes contains pottery and other relics from many Roman or 
Romano-British inhabited sites in Wiltshire, but there is not a fragment of 
amp or candlestick from either of them. In all General Pitt-Rivers’ ex- 
vations in Wilts and on the borders not one lamp was found, and only one 
ubtful candlestick (vol. iii., p. 149). It seems curious that lamps should 
| be so rare in this part of the country when elsewhere they are apparently 
mon. 


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474 Note on Two Skulls found at Westbury. 


some three miles from Westbury. As a whole this pottery bears 

a striking resemblance to that in the Westbury collection, some of — 
it is indeed practically identical, and must almost certainly have : 
come from the same kilns. No red Gaulish pottery (Samian) i 
seems to have been found at Chalcot. The pottery, &c., is still 
preserved at Chalcot House in the possession of C. N. P. Phipps, — 
Esq. 


Notre on Two SKULLS FOUND ON THE ROMANO-BrITISH SITE AT 
WESTBURY. 


By Dr. J. Beppos, F.R.S. 


THESE two Westbury skulls are a good deal alike, having a racial 
and perhaps even a family resemblance. They are both well 
formed, slightly platykephalic skulls, and might be, for aught I 
can see to the contrary, either Saxo-Frisian crania of rather a good 
type, or modern English skulls. They might be Roman; but I 
think the wearing of the teeth is rather against that view, while 
the slight indication of caries, and the general look of civilized 
form about both skulls, may be thought favourable to it. Cer 


tainly the type is not one of the usual Brythonic ones. 
C 19. 


Lengths :—Glabello-max 173 Breadths :—Frontal min. 
Metopo-inial 169 Stephanic 
Glabello-inial 165 Xygomatic 
Ophryo-max 173 Auricular 
Facial 67 Maximum 
Do. 108 Mastoid 
Basinasial 97 Asterial _ 
Basialveolar 95 Height—Basio-bregmatic 

Arcs Horiz Circumf 502 Transverse (Q) ) 
Do. Anterior 270 Do., German way i 
Sagittal Frontal 130 = Orbit. 40, 37 
To Lambda 250 Nasal 48, 23° 
To Inion 312 Palatal 48, 39 
To Opisthion 353 Indices Cranial 76°3, 72°88 

Foramen 38, 29 Orbital 92 

Mandible, Chin height 29 Nasal 479 

Length 71 


Uranic 81 


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Notes on other Objects in the Westbury Collection. 475 


Teeth very little worn, sound, wisdoms not erupted. 

_ A-youngish woman. Vertical aspect ovoid, occipital do. platykephalic, 
glabella & brows flat—bones thin, orbits large, rounded, nose arched-— 

‘Capacity, average of 8 estimates, 1190, rather below the British average for 

vomen. 


C 20. 


Lengths :—Glabello max 189 Breadths :—Frontal min. 106°5 
Metopo-inial 178 Stephanic 121 
Glabello-inial 178 Zygomatic 131 
Ophryo-max 185 Auricular 106 ? 
Facial 74 Maximum  140p 
Do. 116 Mastoid 117 
Basi-nasial 101 Asterial 114 
Basi-alveolar 95 Height, basio-bregmatic 1385 

Ares Horiz Circumf 5382 ‘Transverse Arc (Q) 330 
Do. Anterior 302 Do. German way 326 
Sagittal Frontal 135 Orbit (mean) 41, 36 
To Lambda : 272 Nasal 54, 26 
To Inion 335 Palatal ‘51, 43 
To Opisthion 387 Indices, Cranial 74:07 
Foramen 38, 30 71-438 
Mandible, Chin height 32 Orbital 87°8 
Length 97 Nasal 48-1 
Ramus 73 Uranic 84: 

Bigonial breadth 108 


Teeth not much worn except incisors. Sutures open. Thirty-two teeth. 
Male adult. 
Elliptic ; posterior aspect rounded and very slightly carinate ; latera 


“Tidges ; orbits squarish, nasal bones long and straight. Capacity, average 
of 8 estimates, 1530, which is above the British average. Sphenoid meets 
e parietal on both sides. 

Mandibles, unattached :— 
C21. Chin height, 34; Length, 89; do. of ramus to condyle, 60; tol. 
ngle, 68 ; Bigonial Breadth, 119. Aged male person. Six teeth remain- 
m8, much worn: alveoli in process of absorption—angles of jaw turned 
Outwards to an extraordinary degree. 
21a. Chin height, 35; Length, 93; of ramus to angle, 76 left, 69 
ht; Bigonial Breadth, 109. Male adult. Four teeth remaining, all 
‘moderately worn, others amissing. 


By the Rev. E. H. Gopparp. 


| OF bronze there is a fine jug of elegant shape which has lost its 
‘bottom but is otherwise complete, 9in. in height, which, with a 


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476 Notes on other Objects in the Westbury Collection. 


flat tray llin. in diameter, with a rim 3in. high, is shown ine 
Fig. 2, Plate IX. . 

Two bronze saucepan-shaped vessels, of which the most perfect 
is illustrated in Fig. 4, Plate IV., have bases ornamented with — 
sunk concentric circles! There is another base and two handles of j 
similar vessels in the collection. 4 

A handle of a bronze vase; part of a funnel; three rough bronze : 
ornaments, one a female bust, the other two cockle shells, which 
seem to have been intended to be attached to a bronze vessel of — 
some kind (Figs. 8 and 9, Plate V.); a small plain pennanular | 
brooch ; a nail cleaner (Fig. 7, Plate V.); a buckle (Fig. 6, Plate V.) ; 
an ornament like a drop handle (Fig. 4, Plate V.) ; two finger rings, 
each with a setting for stone or enamel (Figs. 1 and 2, Plate L.); | 
two fibule, one with hinge pin (Fig. 3, Plate L.), very much of the | 
“ Aucissa” type, but without inscription ; the other (Fig. 4, Plate I.) 
with hinge pin, T-shaped head, with a panel on the bow chased 
in lozenges for enamel, and a loop at the head. These, with a 
few smaller fragments, complete the list of bronze objects in the 
collection. 

Of ivon, there are the double hook shown in Fig. 11, Plate V.; 
the meat knife or chopper “ Culter” (Fig. 2, Plate IL); a sickle- 
shaped key of Late Celtic type; the hoop iron of a bucket; and 
the iron sheathing of a wooden spade (Fig. 3, Plate II.) ? 

A bead of amber of unusual size—14in. in diameter), irregularly 
round and somewhat flattened, is shown in Fig. 5, Plate V. A well- 
made fluted bead of hard vitrified ware with traces of a blue enamel 
covering (Fig. 1, Plate V), and several spindle whorls, are in the} 
collection. Of these last, Fig. 2, Plate V., is of flat stone, and) 
Fig. 3, Plate V., of red earthenware carefully moulded. 


1 Tn the Proc. Soc. Ant. of Scot., 1904—5, p. 367, Dr. Joseph Anderson 
describes a hoard of bronze things found in Berwickshire among which were 
four sauce-pan shaped vessels “paterae” like those in the Westbury 
Collection. He then gives a list of recorded finds of similar vessels in 
England and in Scotland, not very numerous in either case. 

* Precisely similar implements are in use in Japan and elsewhere at the 
present day. Indeed they have been used on the water-meadows of South 
Wilts down to quite recent times. Examples, presumably of Norman date, 
have been found this year at Old Sarum. 


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By the Rev. BE. H. Goddard. 477 


A tablet, 3}in. x 24in, and 3in thick, of hard coralline stone, 
_ bevelled on the under side (Fig. 1, Plate IT.), is one of the objects 
deseribed as “ Painter’s palettes.” A precisely similar “ palette” 
in the British Museum was found with Roman things at the King’s 
Arms Yard in London. The Westbury example, however, shows 
signs of having been rubbed down in the centre, and very much 
resembles a carpenter's hone for sharpening chisels. 
Fig. 10, Plate V., shows a pointed bone implement of a type 
common on Romano-British sites. 
It is difficult to say what was the use of the curious stone object 
(Fig. 2, Plate IIL). The lower portion is cut out of a solid piece 
of freestone, and the small cavity inside is hollowed out in three 
“irregular steps, as shown in the illustration. The cover is solid, 
'and flat on the under side. ‘There is some trace—rather more 
than is shown in the drawing—of a rough depression or channel on 
the inside of the lip, cutting across the steps, but it is difficult to 
“say whether this is intentionally formed or not. It has been 
suggested that it is a lamp, but the stone cover seems to negative 
us idea. Two or three examples which appear to be identical 
| were found in the excavation of the Roman site on Lansdown, and 
are now preserved in the Bath Museum. It is suggested that they 
“nay have been moulds for some purpose. The dimensions of the 
| Westbury example are:—height, 5in.; with the cover on, 74in. ; 
| liameter oH top, 5$in.; depth of sinking inside, 2?in.; diameter of 
sinking, 2in. 
| The leather sole of a woman’s shoe for the right foot, of which 
the upper and under sides are illustrated in Fig. 1, Plate III., was 
recovered from the well. Many examples of Roman shoes, found 
2 Britain, are to be seen in the British Museum, the Guildhall 


Museum, and elsewhere. 


478 


NOTES ON IRON OBJECTS OF ROMAN (?) AGE IN 
THE SOCIETY’S MUSEUM AT DEVIZES. 


By the Rev. E. H. Gopparp. % 


AMONG the antiquities preserved in the Society's Museum, and 
now placed amongst the Roman collections, are a number of iron 
objects, the majority of which were presented to the Museum many 
years ago, and came from different sites on the downs—largely from | 
Wilsford Down and Rushall Down, south of the Pewsey Vale. The 
latter locality is well known, from Col. Hawley’s excavations, and 
otherwise, to have been the site of extensive Romano-British settle 
ments. In view of the interest of some of these articles in them- 
selves, and especially in view of the very perishablematerial of which 
they are composed—for few materials are more diffieult to preserve 
than iron that has once become badly rusted—it seems worth 
while to describe and illustrate them somewhat fully. It is true | 
that in hardly a single case is there any record of the finding of | 
these objects. The locality from which they come is alone recorded 
and probably the greater number of them were found either by | 
flint-diggers or during the breaking up of the down lands whicli - 
was so prevalent before the later years of the “seventies.” Theré 
is, indeed, it has to be confessed, as far as the evidence of discovery 
or association goes, nothing in very many cases to prevent the 
possibility of these objects being of medieval or even more recent 
date, but as a matter of fact medieval and modern objects are nob 
found on the downs, whereas objects of the Roman and earlier ages 
are so found in great abundance. The early population lived on 
the downs, the medieval population did not, nor so far-as we can 
judge, did they either use or lose their tools thereon. In the case | 
of many of the objects here illustrated, comparison with objects 
illustrated in General Pitt-Rivers’ Zxcavations and found in the 

tomano-British villages on the southern border of the county, or 
with the iron objects found at Silchester, and now in the Reading 
Museum, leaves no reasonable doubt of their being of the Roman 


Notes on Iron Oljects of Roman (2) Age in the Society's Museum. 479 


Age, and creates a presumption in favour of others found with 
them or under similar circumstances being also really of that age. 


PuLate L. 


On Plate I. are shown the inost important of the iron objects 
discovered on the site of the Roman settlement at Botley Copse, 
about a-mile-and-a-half from Baydon and just outside the county 
boundary. Mr. W. Cunnington, F.G:S., carried out some explora- 
tions on this site in May, 1859, and in his account of his discoveries 
(Wilts Arch. Mag., x., 104—109) he notes the presence of slag and 
cinders, apparently the remains of iron workings, accompanied by 
fragments of bituminous coal, which was evidently used here for 
smelting purposes. Two fibule and several coins of the Constantine 
period, together with a quantity of fragments of pottery, occurred 
on the site of the settlement. The most remarkable of the iron 
objects found was the double comb! (Plate I., No. 3) measuring now 
10#in. in length by 34in. in breadth, Mr. Cunnington regarded 
this as a carding comb for wool or flax, and counted twenty six 
teeth on theone side, and forty-seven, muchsmaller ones, on the other. 
He also remarks on the great skill necessary to make such an 
implement, and the excellence of the iron used in forming it. I 
do not know of any similar implement found on a Roman site in 
Britain. 

No. 2 on the same Plate is a strong narrow chisel of square 
section, 94in. in length, with a rounded knob on the handle and a 
very slightly curved blade. An almost exactly similar chisel is in 
the Silchester Collection, at Reading. 

No. 4(Plate L.) isa lance head 44in. long, with a rather narrow 
blade. This is probably the “arrowhead” mentioned in company 
with the iron billhook (Plate I., Fig. 1), as found by Lord Craven 
in a T-shaped hypocaust near Ashdown House, about 14 miles 
from Botley and described by him (Wilts Arch. Mag., x., 106) as 


‘This comb is also illustrated in Wilts Arch. Mag., x., 107; it was pre- 
sented to the Museum by Mr. B. J. Wilkes, of Baydon Manor Farm. bid, 
vi., 119. 


480 Notes on Iron Objects of Roman (?) Age in the Socvety’s Musewm. 


“A sort of Cave of this (T) shape about three feet high in the arch, 
near which were found twenty-five Boman coins in the space of about 
six feet, also an arrowhead, apparently English, and a weapon, very 
like an old billhook, only of a large size.” 


The billhook is a massive implement 13in. long, with an open 
socket, very like many old-fashioned billhooks still in use. 

The lance, or arrowhead, has a plain rather narrow leaf-shaped 
blade and a long split socket. 

No. 5, Plate I., may possibly be a portion of bridle bit, and 
No. 6 is a nail, 24in. long, with a mushroom-shaped head 13in. in 
diameter. 


AME 


From Rushall Down, presented to the Museum by Mr. A. 
Stratton, come the pair of iron compasses, 6in. in length, and the 
clasp knife or razor in a rudely-fashioned curved stag’s horn handle. 


Nos. 1. and 2, Plate II. It cannot be definitely asserted that — | 


either of these are of Roman age, but a number of the objects from 
Rushall Down certainly are of that age, and in the Silchester Col- 
lection at Reading are compasses, larger, but otherwise very like 
these. 

Fig. 3, Plate II., is an axehead with square hammer end, found 
at Pans Lane, Devizes, apparently in association with the Roman 
pottery, of which a quantity has been found here. There are 
similar implements in the Silchester Collection at Reading, and 
Gen. Pitt-Rivers figures one found in the Roman Well at Woodcuts 
Village (Hxzcavations, I., 81, Plate xxvi., Fig. 2). 

Fig. 4, Plate IL, an arrow or spear head with socket, 34in. 
long, the blade is flat and lozenge-shaped or nearly triangular 
without barbs. It came from Oldbury Hill. 

Fig. 5, Plate IL., a broad bladed, single-edged knife, with tang, 
length, 5din., probably Roman. From Wilsford down. 

Fig. 6, Plate IL, a curious hasp ? the end fashioned like a dog’s~ 
head, length, 1Zin. ?of what date. From Wilsford down. 

Figs. 7 and 9, Plate II. are L-shaped keys, with ring heads, from 


' In the Guildhall Museum is a very similar implement, there classed as 
medizeval or later. Cutalogue, Plate C., Fig. 12. 


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Rushall Down. . Similar keys occur in the Silchester Collection, 
at Reading. They are undoubtedly of Roman age. 

Fig. 10, Plate II., is a pipe key of different form with flat handle 
pierced with a hole, and broad plate with four teeth projecting at 
right angles. Its length is 4gin. It came from Oldbury Hill and 
is no doubt of Roman date. Several similar keys are in the 
Guildhall Museum (Catalogue, Plate XXVII., Nos. 1—6), and 
others are in the Silchester Collection, at Reading, Two from the 
_ Romano-British Village of Woodcuts are figured by General Pitt- 
“Rivers, Excavations, I., Plate XXIV., Figs. 5 ands8. 

_ ‘The remarkable object shown in Fig. 8, Plate IL, was found 
before 1849 “in breaking up the down for cultivation, about a-mile- 
and-a-half to the right of the Beckhampton and Devizes Road, 
taken at right-angles to that road, about a mile from Beckhampton, 
turnpike, nine inches below the surface,’ and is illustrated by 
Dean Merewether in bis account of “ Antiquities found near 
Avebury,” p. 110, Fig. 18, in Memoirs Lllustrative of the History 
and Antiquities of Wiltshire; Proceedings of the Archeological 
Institute, Salisbury, 1849; and also in The Diary of a Dean. It 
is an iron tubular padlock with two keys—apparently pipe keys— 
attached to it, both lock and keys being now much corroded. I 
do not know of another example quite like it. Its ageis doubtful. 


Piavre III. 


The iron objects shown on Plate ILI. are all from Rushall Down 
and all probably of Romano-British date. 

_ fig. 1., a pair of smith’s tongs with broad flattened ends. Length, 
10in. Several pairs of smiths’ tongs of a larger size than this are 
in the Silchester Collection, at Reading. Others are in the Guild- 
hall Museum (Catalogue, Plate XVIIL., Fig. 8). 

_ Fig. 2 is an example of a kind of key often found on Roman 
Sites. There are several at Reading in the Silchester Collection. 
This example has two apertures in the flat plate which is set at 
| right angles to the stem, and was perhaps used to open a padlock 
furnished with a bolt similar to Fig. 9. Thisis the bolt of a spring 
“padlock, 23in. in length, with two double-barbed springs at right 


482 Notes on Iron Objects of Roman (?) Agein theSociety’s Musewm. | 


angles to each other. Another specimen in the Museum has only | 
one double-barbed spring. An example with two springs from the | 
Romano-British village at Woodcuts is figured by Gen. Pitt-Rivers 
(Excavations, I., p. 73, Pl. XXIV., Fig. 10). 
Fig. 3 is a stylus, 52in. in length, of which the flattened end is | 
well preserved, but-the pointed end is rusted off. 
Fig. 4 is a drawshave with a broad, somewhat curved blade, the © 
tang for one wooden handle is complete, the other is broken off. 
Length 94in. It is probably Roman, but I do not know of 
another example. y 
Fig. 5 is a small fork with a pointed tang. Length, 33in. 
Fig. 6, an iron blade precisely of the shape of a modern razor, | | 
and no doubt intended as such. It has a curious little projection ~ | 
at the back of the blade. Length 53in. i 
Fig. 8 shows the handle and apparently about half the blade of © 
a very small and irregularly-toothed saw. I do not know of ‘ 
another example like it. Length 6#in. . 
Fig. 7 is an arrowhead (apparently), of remarkable type, the ~ 
blade formed of three flat flanges joined at the centre; the tang is” 
small, round, and awl-like. Total length 23in. One similar | 
“ arrowhead ” is in the Silchester Collection at Reading? 


Puate LY. 


Plate IV. shows four iron spear-heads of different sizes and | 
shapes. Spear-heads of this character, with split sockets, were 
formerly assigned in museums as a rule to the Anglo-Saxon period. — 
They are now, however, in many cases assigned in the British 
Museum and elsewhere to either the Late Celtic or Romano-British — 


' Similar Roman padlocks were found at Great Chesterfield, Essex. See 
Pitt-Rivers’ Primitive Locks and Keys, Plate V., Figs. 24 and 25ce, p. 16. 

2 Mrs. Cunnington tells me, on the authority of Mr. Reginald Smith, of 
the British Museum, who has seen this specimen, that the type has been — 
found at Hod Hill and there dates from the 1st Century, A.D. ; and that 
there is also a specimen in the Ashmolean Museum. See Proc. Soc. Ant., 
xxii., p. 5338. Seven examples of this arrowhead were found at the bottom 
of the well of the Roman fort on the Bar Hills, Dumbartonshire, and are 
illustrated in Proc. Soc. Ant., Scot., 1905-6, p. 518. 


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By the Rev. LH. H. Goddard. 483 


period, and in view of the rarity in this county of any objects which 
can with certainty be assigned to the Anglo-Saxon Age, these 
spearheads may with much more probability be given to the Roman 
period. Fig. 1, of which only the blade remains, is of unusual 
size, 171in. in length, it was found on Wilsford Down. Fig. 2, 
with a long split socket, and very narrow blade, 13in. long in all, 
eame from Bulford Down, whilst Fig. 3, with a much shorter and 
broader leaf-shaped blade, is with several other less perfect examples 
in the Museum from Wilsford Down. 

Fig. 6, Plate LV., shows a still shorter leaf-shaped blade with a 
| strong rounded midrib, and a large socket without a split side. 

Length, din. It is from the downs “ Hast of Wansdyke.” 

_ Fig. 4 is a spud from Roundway, which it must be confessed has 
a vather modern appearance. . 

Figs. 9 and 10 are small sickles, or hooks, the former has a tang 
for the handle, the latter has the sides folded over so as to enclose 
the handle on one side. Both these measure Tin. from the point 
to the end of the handle. A much smaller sickle was found by- 
General Pitt-Rivers in the Romano-British Village of Woodcuts 
(Excavations, 1., p. 90, Pl. XXIX., Fig. 12), and in the Silchester 
Collection a somewhat similar implement with a blade set more at 
right angles to the socket is called a pruninghook. Wilsford and 


The knives, Figs. 11 and 12, are of common Roman types, They 
are from Rushall and Wilsford downs respectively. 

Figs. 5, 7, and 8 are horseshoes, all three of the “sinuous edge” 
type, the age of which has been much disputed. 

Gen. Pitt-Rivers, in his account of the Excavations at Cesar’s 
Camp, near Folkestone, carried out in 1878 (Archeologia, XLVIL., 
_ 450), argues from the prevalence of these sinuous-edged shoes to 
the exclusion of other forms, in a camp which was proved to be of 
Norman age, and in which nothing Roman was found, that Mr. 
] leming (Horse-shoes and Horse-shoevng) was wrong in concluding 
hat this particular form of shoe was Celtic and that its use was 
abandoned in Europe long before the tenth century. He quotes 
| several instances, in addition to that of Czsar’s Camp, where this 
1 “harrow sinuous-edged shoe has been found on the Continent, in 


+. 


~~ 


484 Notes on Lron Objects of Roman (?) Age inthe Society’s Museum. 


connection with objects of the Frankish and Carlovingian Ages — 
and in England in circumstances which point to its having been — 
in use in the Norman period. Indeed he is inclined to believe — 
that in France at least such shoes were in use as late as the four- — 
teenth century, though he allows that Mr. Fleming is probably _ 
right in attributing its origin to Celtic times. The General’s later 
excavations, however, carried out in the Romano-British Villages 4 
in the neighbourhood of Rushmore, on the borders of Wilts and — 
Dorset, led him to conclude that in South Wilts, at least, these — 
shoes were undoubtedly in use in Romano-British times, and that — 
they are certainly of British make. He illustrates specimens found — 
in the Romano-British village of Rotherley, in the ditch of Wor 
Barrow, and on Woodeuts Common, and notes that they have b> 
occurred at the Saalburg,in Germany. No shoes of this type were _ 
found at Silchester. Gen. Pitt-Rivers regards it as a British, as 
distinet from a Roman, type, though in many cases, as stated above, 
it is certainly of the Roman period. A specimen found on the | 
site of the Roman villa at Beckley has been recently placed in | 
the Ashmolean Museum.? 


! Excavations, I., p. 97, Pl. XXXI., Fig. 2; II., p. 139, Pl. CVL., Fig. 13; 

IV., pp. 84, 90, Plates 257, 258, Figs. 4 and 24. 
See also Journal of Brit. Arch. Assoc., VI., 406. 

2 The authorities of this Museum, however, hesitate to accept even this | 
latter example as of Roman date, and I am indebted to Mr. E. Thurlow | 
Leeds for the following letter :—‘‘ The keeper has desired me to reply to 
your letter about the horse-shoe from Beckley. It is, of course, not im ~ 
possible, in view of Gen. Pitt-Rivers’ finds, that some may be as early as 
Roman times, and even the Beckley example might be classed in the same — 
category. The keeper’s statement is based on the material in the Museum, — 
which tends to prove that they are in most cases later. During the drainage — 
works in Oxford in the seventies of last century, eight such shoes were 
purchased for the Museum ; they were all found about 15ft. down, near 
the old castle (Oxford), boner that and New Road. Two of them are of — 
lead, As it is quite a common occurrence for baluster jugs of the thie 
and fourteenth centuries to be found as deep as 20ft. and more, nothin 
seemed to warrant assigning these shoes to a greaterage. Further, though — 
the shoe was found on the site of the Roman villa at Beckley, that cannot 


be regarded as proof positive. . . . Unless there is evidence that the 
horseshoe came from some distance beneath the reach of the plough . . + 


It seems more prudent to call them post-Roman, except when, as in the 
case of Gen. Pitt-Rivers’ excavations, some very good @nuecker 1s forth- { 
coming for a contrary opinion.” 


By the Rev. E. H. Goddard. 485 


The characteristics of these shoes are their narrowness and the 

* way in which the nail holes—three on each side—are countersunk 

deeply in oblong depressions to receive the nail heads which are 

always ‘-shaped with half-moon shaped heads, and the way in 

which the edge of the shoe is forced out into a series of projections 

by the punching of these holes. 

No. 7, Plate IV., is much broader than nhs other specimens of 

this shoe, it is flat on the side next the foot, and slightly rounded 

on the under side. The calkins are small and formed by turning 

over the ends of the shoe. It measures 4in. in length, by 32in. 

in greatest width. Three other shoes in the museum of this type 
measure 4tin. x 33in., thin. x 32in., and 43in. x 4tin. No. 8 

Plate IV., from Rushall Down, is a good deal larger, measuring 

| 43in. x 42in. The calkins are formed by the turned-back ends. 
' Probably one or more of these shoes are those found “a short 
| distance N.W. of Silbury” (See Arch. Jour., xi., 65, and Salisbury 
Vol. of Proceedings of Arch. Inst., p. 110, Fig. 19).- 

The illustrations accompanying these notes are from full-size 
_ pen-and-ink drawings by myself, now placed in the Society’s 
_ collection of Drawings and Prints. 


486 


NOTES. 


Note on Specimens of Wiltshire Birds recently 
purchased for the Society’s Museum. The Society’s 
Museum at Devizes has been enriched by the addition of a number of 
cases of birds, together with a few mammals, all taken at various places 
in the county of Wilts. They were acquired by purchase at a sale, held 
in April last, at Salisbury, of the effects of the late Mr. Cookman, who 
for forty years had been managing clerk for Messrs. Waters & Rawlence, 
auctioneers, and having a taste for curios, antiquities, and objects of 
natural history, used to pick up these things at the different sales which 
he attended. It is not probable, therefore, that a single one of the 
specimens mentioned in these notes was shot by himself. It is said 
that he made the sale catalogue himself before his death ; if so, it may ~ 
be taken that the descriptions are correct, with a single doubtful ex- 
ception to which reference is made below. These recent acquisitions, 
which are all in a good state of preservation, include the following 
specimens :—A male Marsh Harrier (Circus @ruginosus) feeding a 
nearly full-grown young one on the remains of a snipe, the record stating 
that it was shot by A. Powell, Esq., on the Hurdecott Estate. A 
beautiful ashy blue grey male Montagu’s Harrier (C. cineraceus) with 
the following legend on the label, “I had this bird in the flesh, shot 
near Winterslow, Wilts, 1858,” but there is unfortunately no clue to 
the identity of the writer of the label. One case contains a pair of 
Common Buzzards (Buteo vulgaris), as well as single specimens of the — 
Pole Cat (Putorius fatidus), Stoat (P. Ernuwneus), and Weasel (P. — 
vulgaris). The label states that the Buzzards came from Savernake 
Forest, so the “ vermin” were probably captured in the same locality. 
There are also under a glass shade, a pair of Pole Cats, “ captured in — 
the Castle-Street meadows in 1855.” These meadows are situate be-_ 
tween the top of Castle Street, Salisbury, and the village of Stratford- — 
sub-Castle. The Pole Cats show very well the dark brown tint above — 
and black below, the face being variegated with dark brown and white © 
markings. The head of the female is much smaller than that of the 
male. There is a well-set-up specimen of a Rough-legged Buzzard 
(Archibuteo lagopus), also shot by A. Powell, Esq., on the Hurdecott — 
Estate. A pair of Peregrines (alco peregrinus), the smaller of which 
is an immature bird with transverse breast markings, are stated in the 
sale catalogue to have been shot at Bulford, while the label on the case 
reads, ‘‘ Male and female, shot on the Wardour Estate, 1875.” But the 
difficulty is that this estate does not extend to within many miles of 
Bulford. It requires one with more local knowledge that the writer to” 
be able to say if these two statements can be reconciled, or to know 
whether these birds were found on land belonging to some descendants 


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Notes. 487 


of Sir Edward Wardour, Clerk of the Pells in 1643, or whether it was 
on part of the property attached to Wardour Castle, near Tisbury, that 
these birds met their fate, but the latter is the m »» »robable alternative. 
There is a good specimen of that charming sumiac \ ator, the Hobby 
» F. subbuteo), shot at Groveley, near Little Langford. Of two cases. of 
Bitterns (Botaurus stellaris), a well-mounted example, with a Kingfisher 
(Alcedo.ispida) as a companion, was shot at Berwick St. James; the 
other was shot at Winterbourne Dauntsey in‘ 1847, and stuffed by the 
late owner, who was not too successful in his efforts. One case con- 
tains aQuail (Coturnix communis),a Stone Curlew( Gi ienenus scolopax), 
and a Dotterell (ELudromias morinellus), all shot near Wylye ; and in 
another case is a second example of the Stone Curlew, shot on Amesbury 
Down and preserved by G. White, of Salisbury. The last case contains 
a Kingfisher and three specimens of the Grey Phalarope (Phalaropus 
fulicarius) shot near Downton. Of the latter species, two are in late 
autumn but not yet complete winter dress, end the other is in the full 
red-breasted summer plumage. This last is a remarkable but not a 
unique county record. Yarrell reports that “Mr. Lambert presented 
to the Zoological Society a heautifully-marked adult bird, which was 
killed in Wiltshire in the month ‘of August, and retained at that time 
a great portion of the true red colours of the breeding season or summer 
plumage.” ! e 
At the same sale, Dr. Blackmore acquired for his Museum, at 
Salisbury, an example of the Great Grey Shrike (Zanius excubitor), 
killed at Wylye, also one of a Kite (Milvus ictinus), shot at Cholderton 
by Mr. Horne, of Allington. It is curious that not one of these ex- 
amples of Wiltshire birds appears to have come under the cognizance 
of the indefatigable author of the Berds of Wiltshire. 
E. P. Kwusiny. 


Storm Petrel at Edington. On December 4th, 1909, Mr: 
< Herbert J. Watts, of Steeple Ashton, caught a Storm Petrel (Pr ocellaria 


" pelagica) near the Ivy Mill, Edington. It was alive, but im an ex-» 
hausted condition and died the same evening. A gale which sprang 

up from the south-west and veered towards the north, was blowing at 
the time. ,The bird has been stuffed by Mr. Watts, of Trowbridge, 
and is now in my possession. It is unusual to find one of Mother 


 Carey’s: Chickens so far inland, but the Rev. A. C. Smith records four 


other occurrences in his Birds of Wiltshire. 
. P. KNUBLEY. 


S%reenland Falcon killed near Dee ube Dr. Penrose 


has asked me to send particulars of a Greenland Palcon which was 
procured here in April, 1906. The bird was first seen in February as 

~ near as I can remember, and was generally found near some lynches on 
Newcourt Farm, half-way between Charlton and Downton. The lynches 
are enclosed for the purpose of preserving partridges, and the falcon ° 
lived chiefly upon partridges and pigeons. The ne is evidently a 
typical immature Greenland falcon. i #: 


11 Quoted in Birds of Wiltshire p. 450, from British Burds, oi lil., p. 132. 
OL, XXXVIL—NO. CXII. 2K 


488 Notes. 


(Mr. Smith, in his Birds of Wiltshire, records a single instance of 
the occurrence of the Gyr-Falcon (Falco gyrfalco)in Wiltshire, but non~ 
of the Creonape Falcon (F. candicans), which closely Poebles it.— Er > 

- Rapnor. 


Black Redstart at Downton. A young male Black Redstart 
(Ruticilla titys) was first seen in my garden at Downton about midday 
on March 13th, 1910. It was about all the afternoon until 5 p.m., which | 
was the last time it was seen. It seems to have passed on the next | 
morning. I had it repeatedly under observation, as it was not at all 
shy and allowed itself to be well scrutinised, both with glasses and a 
telescope. I see on referring to the Rev. A. C. Smith’s Bards of 
Wiltshire, 1887, p. 148, that it has been twice recorded in the county. 

FRANK PENROSE. 

‘Mr. H———_.”’’ In case others of your readers have, like myself, 

supposed that the surname of “John Hogsflesh, Esq., of Sty Hall, in 
the county of Hants,” was a pure invention of Charles Lamb’s, for his 
unfortunate one-night farce, of Wednesday, Dec. 10th, 1806, they may | 
be interested to know of the following entries in our marriage registers | 
at St. Peter's, Marlborough :— q 
“11 Feb., 1817. Peter Kruse, of the parish of St. Luke in the county 
of Middlesex, bachelor, to Ann Hogstlesh of this parish, spinster, 
married by Licence.” = | 
“Ond Sep., 1825. John Hogsflesh, of the parish of St. Luke in the | 
County of Middlesex, bachelor, and Sarah Hall Wheeler, of the | 
parish of St. sien, Member, married by Licence.” x 
One Ann Hogsflesh (apparently in a different handwriting) attested | 

a marriage between Eliza Vipond, a widow, and a bridegroom from 
“Savernaque Park,” a place “extra-parochial” in Feb., 1814. ; 
I do not find the name in the London Commercial andl Professional = 
or Court, Directory for 1845 (but John Peter Kruse, optician, in Chelsea 
nor in the indexes to our Wilts Archeological Mag gazine and Vo tesand > | 


Queries. 
Cur. WorDSWORTH. 


P.S. Mr. A. R. Malden has sent me the following particulars frem his 
unfailing stores of knowledge :—“The name of Hogsflesh is a West 
Sussex and East Hants name and occurs in the form ‘ Hodgesflesh’ in 
Sussex in 1553. By 1598 the family was called ‘ Hoggesflesh.’ William 
Hogsflesh, of Hambledon, was a celebrated cricketer of the earliest 
days of scientific cricket, about 1770. The name is still to be found at 
Liss and Liphook, and was known at Hertford not long ago. At 
Ipswich also, where it was pronounced Hoflesh. Was it, perhaps, 
originally, a German name, Héflich=polite, civil, courteous ? ” 

In 1796 there were two inns on the beach at Worthing, the “ New 
Inn” and the “Sea Horse,” one kept by Hogsflesh, and the other by 
Bacon : which occasioned the lines :— 

“Worthing is a pretty place 
And if ’'m not mistaken 
If you can't get any butcher’s meat 
There is Hogsflesh and Bacon.” 


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Notes. 489 


The Old Fonts of Chicklade and Pertwood. When 


the Rey. J. F. Homan went to Chicklade, he found the Old Font in 
the Rectory garden, and reinstated it; the monstrosity in use which 
had been purchased early in the Nineteenth Century for less than £2, 
was buried in the unused part of the Churchyard. Mr. Homan has 
lately been able to perform the same service for Pertwood, where the 
font in use was a pillar of porous stone with a shallow cup at the top, 
searcely deep enough to dip in the hand. This has now given place to 
the ancient bowl, found in a copse, and reinstated on a new base by 
the Hon. Perey Wyndham, Lord of the Manor, It is quite plain and 
bears traces of the lock of the cover, and of a chain : and is dated by a 
competent judge at a time between 1300 and 1350. 


C. V. GoDDARD. 


Bronze Age Interment at Wilton. In the spring of 1910, 


in the course of ploughing a field about 300 yards north of the Wilton 
Reservoir one of the horses put his foot into a hole. On investigation 
it was found ‘that the foot had broken through the base of an urn, in- 
verted over a heap of ashes and burnt bones placed in a shallow cist in 
the chalk just under the surface. There was no appearance of a barrow 
having existed over the interment, though it is possible that such, if 
it ever existed, might have been completely ploughed down. The urn 
was of flowerpot shape with incised ornament. The tragments were 
collected and preserved by Mr. C. E. Straton and will when restored be 
placed in the Salisbury Museum. No other relics were found with the 
bones. 
C.. V. GopDARD. 


Winterslow Hoard of Coins. “Treasure Trove.—While digging 


in the garden of a cottage at Winterslow, South Wilts, occupied by a 
village constable, a local builder named Yates, who was engaged in 
repairs, unearthed a jar containing silver coins. The constable was 
standing by and sent the coins to the police headquarters at Devizes, 
where they were examined by Mr. B. Howard Cunnington, archeologist, 
who found they were chiefly shillings, about fifty in number, of the 
reigns of Mary and Philip, Edward VI., Elizabeth, Charles I., and 
James I. The police have informed the Treasury of the discovery.” 
The Times, March 18th, 1910. 


; ‘The Roman Villa at Box. [ have recently noticed a few errors 


in Mr. Brakspear’s Account of Zhe Roman Villa at Box (Wilts Arch. 
Mag., Xxxiii., 236), which it may be as well to correct. 
(1) It was not in 1898, but during the summer of 1900 that Mr. 
Hardy carried out his interesting excavations. 
(2) On page 247 it is stated that the whole pavement of Chamber 
IV. “was found in fair preservation in 1898, but was then taken up.” 
This is incorrect. In September, 1901, the present writer (then a 
schoolboy) uncovered this particular pavement and removed a portion 
of it for preservation. 


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490 eB Notes. 


(3) On page 249 it is said that the remains of a tesselated pave- 
ment towards the north of Chamber VIII. were “unfortunately — 
removed in 1898 without proper measurements being taken.” This 
also is incorrect. I purchased this piece of pavement from Mr. 
Hardy in November, 1901. Mr. Hardy had himself removed what - 
remained of it, viz., the centre portion (lin. x 21in.) which consists 
of a two-ringed knot pattern of white, red, and blue tesseree, and set 
it in a wooden frame. The rest of the pavement (a white and blue 
fret border) had been destroyed by thefrost. This piece of pavement 
is still in my possession, and J shall have much pleasure in presenting 
it to the Society’s Museum at Devizes. As regards the portion of 
pavement removed from Chamber IV., that, unfortunately, fell to 
pieces out of its frame; but I hope at some future date to have it 
re-set, and I shall then gladly forward it to the Museum at Devizes. 
. (4) page 265. The figure stated to have been found in 1898 was — 
really found by me in September, 1901, after I had removed the 
pavement from Chamber IV., which was a passage. The Rev. H. H. 
Winwood kindly showed this figure to Prof. Boyd Dawkins, and 
afterwards wrote me as follows :—“ Professor Boyd Dawkins has 
seen the figurine and considers it of the same class as the Tanagra 

' figures. - May be Greek and very beautiful. (Signed) H.H. Winwood. 
Sept 20/01.” It is also incorrectly stated that some fragments of 
pottery were found by me in 1898. These fragments were found by ; 
Mr. Hardy, and I afterwards purchased them. 

In conclusion, I beg to say, I shall be very pleased to present whag 
I have from Box to the Museum. 

J. P. EH. FaLconer. 


Chippenham, Old Town Hall. ‘The question of the future 
disposal of the Old Town Hall was discussed at a meeting of the 
Chippenham Town Council in October, 1909. The building has been 
used by the 'Territorials as an armoury, but has recently been vacated 
by them, and a proposal was made that it should be let as offices. The 
Town Clerk made an earnest appeal for its preservation as an historical 
relic, and a general feeling was apparent among the Councillors that to 
whatever use it might be put the building itself and its fittings show 
not be in any way interfered with. 

Wiltshire Times, Oct. 9th, 1909. 


491 


wes OBITUARY. 


‘Rt. Rev. William aware D.D., Died Jan. 4th, 1910. Buried 


Winchester Cemetery. Born Jan. 24th, 1842. Fourth son of Sir 
John Wither Awdry, Knt., of Notton House, and his second wife, 
Frances, sixth daughter of Dr. Carr, first Bishop of Bombay. 1 Educated 
Winchester College, 1855, Ball. College, Oxon. B.A. 9865, M.A. 1867. 
Hon. D.D., 1895. Deacon, 1866 ; priest, 1867 (Oxon). Curate tue St 
Peter’s-in- ithe: Kast, Oxford, 1866—68. Fellow and Lecturer of Queen’s 
College, Oxon, 1866—68. Second Master of Winchester Coll., 1 6872. 

Headmaster ae St. John’s College, Hurstpierpoint, 1873—79, -Preb. of 
Chichester, 1877. Residientary Canon of Chichester and Principal of 


Theological Coll., 1879—86. Vicar of Amport, Hants, 1886—96.' First 


Suffragan Bishop of Southampton, 1895—6. First Bishop of Osaka, . 
Japan, 1896—7. Bishop of South Tokyo, 1898—1908, when, he was’. 
compelled by illness to resign. He married, 1868, Frances Emily, d. of 
Dr. Moberly, afterwards Bishop of Salisbury. The later years of his 
life were wholly given to the cause of the “ Nippon Sei Ko Kwai,” the 
Church in Japan, which he did much toadvance. A good Wykeamist, a 
good Wiltshireman, and a good missionary. 

A long and very appreciative obituary notice in Zhe Times was re- 
printed in the Wiltshire Gazette, Jan. 6th. Another long In Memoriam: 


“noticein the Guardian, Jan. 7th, 1910, in which paper also appears arr 


article “On Suffering,” dictated by Bishop Awdry from his death-bed. 


Rev. Charles Hill Awdry, died at Chipping Sodbury, February 


9th, 1910, aged 84. Buried at Yate (Gloucs.) Born 1825. Queen’s 
Coll., Oxon, B.A., 1846; M.A., 1849. Deacon 1848, priest 1849. Curate 
of Alderton and Littleton Drew, 1849—50 ; Christian Malford, 1850—54 :. 
Vicar of Seagry, 1854—78 ; Chaplain of Hartham Chapel, 1880—95 ; 


Rector of West Kineton, 1896 until his death. Hon. Canon of Bristol,- a 


1887. Assistant Dioc. Inspector of Schools, 1875, and Full Inspector, 
1877—1895. During his residence at Seagry he took pupils. A great 
supporter of religious education. A man of the kindliest humour, 
widely known and much beloved.. He had thirteen children. His 


‘widow, three sons, and nine daughters survive him. 


Obit. notices, Wiltshire Times, Wiltshire Gazette. 


Col. Sir John Williams Wallington, K.C.B., died March 


93rd, 1910, aged 88. Only son of John Wallington, of Dursley, Gloucs. 
Born March 16th, 1822. Educated at Harrow. Obtained commission 
in 83rd Regiment in 1839, exchanged to the 4th Light Dragoons in 
1847, and retired, with rank of captain in 1852, when he joined the 
North Gloucestershire Militia as major, and in two years obtained the 
command. He retired in 1884. His service in the militia was recog 
nized by the bestowal of the C.B. in 1881, and K.C.B. in 1898. 


492 _ Wilts Obituary. 


Married, 1852, Henrietta Maria, d. of Col. William Beach, of Oakley 
Hall, Hants, and of Keevil Manor. She died 1905. He came to reside 
at Keevil Manor in 1863, and lived there till his death. A strong 
supporter of the Conservative cause, he was well known as a sportsman, 
especially in the hunting field, to the end of his life, and was greatly 
esteemed—as the large assembly at his funeral showed. He was a 
J.P. for Wilts and Gloucester, and was Chairman of the Whorwells- 
down bench, which sits at Steeple Ashton. 

Long obit. notices Wiltshire Gazette, March 24th and April 7th, 1910. 
The latter issue includes a notice of Sir John’s connection with the 
Gloucestershire Militia, quoted from the Wilts and Gloucester Standard, 
the funeral sermon preached at Keevil Church by the Vicar, and a 
very appreciative notice in The Feld, by “ Verderer,” of Sir John as a 
sportsman and a country gentleman. “ Full of years and honours Sir 
John Wallington, of Keevil, has passed away, and Gloucestershire and 
Wiltshire alike lament the loss of a great sportsman and a fine old 
English gentleman . . . His was a rarely beautiful life leaving a 
fragrant memory.” 


Russell Davis Gillman, F.R.G.S., died February 3rd, 1910, 
aged 49. Buried at Devizes Cemetery. Second son of Alderman 
Charles Gillman, of Devizes. Educated at Heathcote House School, 
afterwards was for a time in the Mercantile Marine Service. Returning 
to Devizes he assisted his father in editing the Wiltshire Advertiser, of 
which he became Proprietor and Editor on his father’s death. He 
became a member of the Town Council, 1890—1905, when he retired — 
until 1908. Mayor, 1898. J.P., 1899. Alderman, 1898. He was a 
prominent and active supporter of the Liberal cause in the Division. 
He had travelled much, was a good linguist, and possessed considerable — 
literary power. His mate and two daughters survive him. He was the 
author or editor of the following works :— J 

The Life and Letters of Charles Lamb (edited). 3 
Addison’s Essays (edited). : 
The Conscript and Waterloo by Erckmann-Chatrian (translated 
from the French). 
Heine's Riesebilder (translated from the German). 
. Obit. notices, Wiltshire Gazette and Wiltshire Advertiser, Feb. srl 
1910. 


Rev. John Daubeney, died Dec., 1909. Buried at Winkfield, 
Berks. Sixth son of Rev. George William Daubeny, of Seend House. 
Exeter Coll., Oxon. B.A., 1857; M.A., 1858. Deacon, 1858 ; priest, 
1860 (Oxon). Chaplain to Bp. Hamilton, of Salisbury, 1862. Suc- 
centor and Chancellor of Salisbury Cathedral, 1868—77. Precentor, 
1878—81. Principal of Salisbury Theological College, 1868—78. . Rector 
of Catsfield, Sussex, 1880—81. Vicar of Winkfield, Berks, 1881—1909, 
when he resigned. Formerly well known in the Salisbury Diocese. 
He married. 1879, Edith Dyson. 

Obit notice, Salisbury Diocesan Gazette, January, 1910. 


: Wilts Obituary. 493 
A Edmund Burchell Rodway, of Adcroft, Trowbridge, died 
: suddenly, Dec. 19th, 1909, aged 59. Buried at Wingfield. Son of Rev. 
Eusebius Joseph Rodway, Pastor of Wadham Street Chapel, Weston- 
super-Mare. Born at Wéston-super-Mare, 1850. Admitted Solicitor, 
1877, came to Trowbridge and succeeded his uncle as a member of the 
firm of Rodway & Mann, Solicitors. Married, first, 1887, Gertrude, fourth 
d. of John Bayfield Clark, of Wingfield Green; and, secondly, Rosa J. 
Pittar, d. of a former Rector of Holy Trinity Church. An enthusiastic 
educationalist and Churchman, a generous supporter of the Parish 
Church, and a well-known member of the Alpine Club. 

Long obit. notice, with good portrait, Wiltshire Times, December 25th, 
1909. Salisbury Diocesan Gazette, January, 1910. 


Rev. William Clark, died April 11th, 1910, aged 72. Buried at — 
Charlton, near Pewsey. Gonville and Caius Coll., Camb. B.A., 1862; 
M.A., 1866. Deacon, 1863; priest, 1864 (Rochester). Curate of 
Springfield (Essex), 18683—68. Superintendent Byculla Schools, Bom- 
bay, 1866—67. Curate of Longparish (Hants), 1868. Chaplain, 
Ahmedabad, 1869—71. Acting Chaplain, St. Paul’s, Poonah, 1872—73. 
Chaplain, Karachi, 1873—78. Curate of Springfield (Essex), 1878—79. 
Chaplain, Poonah, 1883—87. Rector of Bunbury, with Calveley, and 
Peckforton (Ches.), 1888—96. Vicar of Upavon, 1896—1902. Rector — 
of Upper Stondon (Beds.), 1902. Vicar of Charlton St. Peter, near 
Pewsey, 1908, until his death. He leaves behind him a record of good 
work done in all the posts he filled. 

Obit. notice, Wiltshire Gazette, April 21st, 1910. 


Samuel Benjamin Wilkins, died at Plymouth, April 7th, 1910, 
. aged 69. Born at Trowbridge. Son of James Wilkins, hat and cap 
* manufacturer. Ran away from Trowbridge School to join the Navy, 
in order to qualify for the London Fire Brigade, which he joined later, 
and eventually became one of Captain Shaw’s lieutenants. He after- 
wards became chief of the Barrow-in-I'urness Fire Brigade, where he 
remained many years until he was appointed Firemaster at Edinburgh. 
He was the inventor and patentee of quite a number of appliances now in 
general use for fire purposes, the most notable of which was the fireproof 
curtain now generally used in theatres. He held a number of medals 
‘for life-saving, and for distinguished conduct in the fire service. He 
was the author of the following :— 
Fires and Means of Prevention. 
Public and Private Escapes and the Rescue of Life from Fire. 
A Method of Preventing the Destruction -of Theatres and Loss of 
Life by Fire. 
Electric Lighting from a Fire Point of View. 
His career was altogether remarkable. 
Obit. notice, with portrait, in Wiltshire Tumes, April 9th, 1910. 


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* John Glass, of the Manor Farm, Overton, died Feb. 20th, 1910, aged 
62 years. Buried at Overton. Only son of John Glass, of Frith Farm, 
W. Lavington. Born May 2nd, 1847.’ Held Cadley Farm, Potterne, 
until 1876, when he removed to Ouenoa, Well known as a sportsman 
and agriculturist. He left a widow and four sons. 
Obit. notice, Wiltshire Gazette, Feb. 24th, 1910. 


Henry John Manning, died Feb. 20th, 1910, aged 74. B.A. of 
London University, 1856. M.R.C.S., 1860. Medical Superintendent 
of Laverstock House Asylum for between 40 and 50 years. Author of 
many papers in Journal of Psychological Medicines. A Governor of 
Salisbury Infirmary. Much esteemed. A correspondent in Zhe Standard 
speaks of him as ‘one of the kindest and most beneficent of men 
a well-known and accomplished alienist . . . His vocation was as 
clearly marked as that of a great singer, artist, or musician.” 

Obit. notices, Wilts County Mirror ; Thiltshire Gazette, Feb. 24th ; 
Standard, Feb. 28th, 1910. 


Rev. Thomas Plumptre Methuen, died at Bath, Feb. 2nd, 
1910, aged 95. Buried at Lansdowne Cemetery, Bath. Eldest son of 
Rey. Thomas Anthony Methuen, Rector of All Cannings. Trin. Coll., 
Cambs. B.A., 1836; M.A., 1839. Deacon (Salisbury), 1843. He 
never took priest’s orders or held any living, Resided at Bath since 
1861. Married, 1840, Matilda Gertrude, d, of Capt. Lord Edward 
O’Brien, R.N. She died 1869. He had two sons, of whom one 
survives, the Rev. Paul Edward O’Brien Methuen. 

_ Obit. notice, Wiltshire Gazette, Feb. 3rd,.1910. 


Rev. John Ferdinando Collins, died January 10th, 1910, aged 
72. C.C.C. Oxon., B.A., 1859 ; M.A., 1863. Deacon, 1861 ; priest, 1862 
(Oxon). Curate of Shirburn, Oxon, 1861—63; Highworth, 1863—69 ; 
Westport St. Mary with Charlton and Brokenborough ; and Chaplain 
Malmesbury Union, 1871—76. Vicar of Charlton with Brokenborough, 
1876 until his death. For many years a member of the Malmesbury 
Board of Guardians. 


Rev. Mark Warburton, died Oct. 12th, 1909, aged 91. Queen’s 
Coll., Oxon. B.A., 1848; M.A., 1851; B.D., 1858. Deacon, 1847; 
priest, 1848 (Lichfield). Curate of Wirksworth, 1847—48 ; Bromley 
Regis (Stafts.), 1848—53. Chaplain to Harl of Ellesmere, 1853—57; 
Vicar of Revesby (J.ines.), 1857—66 ; Rector of Kilmington, 1866—1909, 
when he resigned. Preb. of Wells, 1887. 


John Thomas Gay, died suddenly March 9th, 1910. Buried at 
Stockton. Born June 13th, 1856. Occupied the Manor Farm, Stockton. 
Chairman of the Warminster District Council. Widely known and 
respected among agriculturists in South Wilts. 

Obit. notice, Wiltshire Times, March 19th; Salisbury Journal, 
March 11th, 1910. 


Wilts Obituary. - 495 


Richard Coward, died April 3rd, 1910, aged 88. Buried at South- 
broom. Born at Roundway, June 1822, and succeeded to the farm in 
1844, retiring in 1894 to Bath. He married a daughter of Thomas — 
Brown, of Horton, and leaves three sons and one daughter, who survive 
him. Beyond being churchwarden of Southbroom for twenty-five 
years, and a member of the Devizes Board of Guardians, he took no 
prominent place in public matters. He was, however, a man of wide 
interests and much respected. 

Obit. notice, Wiltshire Gazette, April 7th. 1910. 


James Futcher, died Feb. 26th, 1910, aged 70. Buried at Fovant. 
Succeeded his father, Aaron Futcher, as tenant of West Farm, Fovant. 
Married Miss Bracher, of Place Farm, Tisbury. Widely known as an 
agriculturist and a sera a of the Wilton Board of Guardians for 
thirty-seven years, much respected. 

Obit. notice, Salisbury Journal, March 5th, 1910. 


pBomas Whiting Hussey, died March 28th, 1910, ea 81. 
Buried at Netheravon. Brewer and farmer at Netheravon. J.P. for 
Wilts. A strong Unionist and Churchman, he was a generous donor 

to the Church at Netheravon. Widely known as a sportsman and sup- 
porter of the Tedworth Hunt. He leaves one son, Arthur Hussey. 
Obit. notice, Salisbury Journal, April 2nd, 1910, 


peatearet Arthurs, died January, 1910, aged 101. Born in 
Wiltshire, June, 1808. Acted as schoolmistress at Castle Combe and 
Winterbourne Moniston. She had lived at Bath, where she dies for 
many years. 
Obit. notice, Wiltshire Gazette, Jan. 20th; Salisbury Jour ne an. 
22nd, 1910. ; 


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RECENT WILTSHIRE BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, 
ARTICLES, &c. 


{N.B.—This list does not claim to be in any way exhaustive. The Editor 
appeals to all authors.and publishers of pamphlets, books, or views in any 
way connected with the county to send him copies of their works, and to 
editors of papers and members of the Society generally to send him copies 
of articles, views, or portraits, appearing in the newspapers. ] 


Wiltshire Parish Registers. Marriages. Edited by 
W. P. W. Phillimore and John Sadler. Vol. viii. London. Issued to 
the subscribers by Phillimore & Co., 124, Chancery Lane, 1909. 150 
copies printed. 

This volume contains the marriages of Chiseldon, Lydiard Millicent, 
Minety, Market Lavington, Beechingstoke, Woodborough, and Idmis- 
ton with Porton, transcribed by the Rev. D. P. Harrison, Rev. F. H. 
Manley, Rev. J. A. Sturton, Rev. W. Symonds, and Messrs. V. J. 
Moulder, J. H. Parry, and T. H. Baker. 

It is to be wished that a larger number of suscribers to this valuable 
work could be obtained. 


The Marlborough Country. Notes, Geographical 
and Historical, on Sheet 266 of the one-inch 


Ordnance Survey Map. [By H. C. Bcentnall) and 
C.C.C(arter) 1910]. 

Limp cloth 74in. X 5in., pp., including title, 77. Printed at the 7%mes 
Office, Marlborough. 

This little book, written by the authors expressly for the use of 
classes at Marlborough College, differs entirely from anything written 
on the County of Wilts before. Its title accurately defines its scope. 
It consists of ten chapters, on ‘‘ Reading of Relief in General ; Relief 
and Streams of the Marlborough Country ; Climateand Water Supply 
of the Marlborough Country ; Regions of the Marlborough Country ; 
Antiquities and Ancient Communications ; Modern Communications ; 
Using a Map in the field; History ; Statistics of Wiltshire; and 
Selected Bibliography.” For its purpose it is excellent, and the 
Geological and Physiographical Sections contain much scientific 
information as to the history of and reasons for the present conformation 
of the land, not readily to be found elsewhere. Antiquities are dealt 
with in a more superficial way, as was to be expected, but taken as a 
whole, more is to be learnt from its 77 pages than from many books on 
Wiltshire of many times its size. Indeed anyone who wants to know 
something of the why and the wherefore of the physical features, as well 
as of the incidence of population, in this district of North Wilts can- 
not do better than possess themselves of it. 


Recent Wiltshire Books, Pamphlets, Articles, &e. 497 


“The Rivers and Streams of England.” Painted by 


Sutton Palmer, described A. G. Bradley. Published 
by Adam and Charles Black. London. MCMIX. 9in. xX 64in. 
Pp. xili + 287. With seventy-five coloured illustrations and folding 


. sketch map. Price 20s. net. 


Of the nine chapters of this book, two, on ‘‘ The chalk streams,” and 
“The two Avons,” touch Wiltshire. And of the beautiful water colour 
drawings, beautifully reproduced, two, ‘‘ The Avon near Salisbury,” and 
“Stapleford on the Wiley,” are of views within the county. The 
Kennet, the Salisbury Avon, and the Wiley, are treated of as typical 
chalk streams differing in every characteristic from the other Wiltshire 
Avon, the Avon of Chippenham and Bradford and Bath. Mr. Bradley 
touches lightly but surely on their respective charms both for the lover 
of scenery and the lover of the rod. The illustrations are, perhaps, 
amongst the very best coloured reproductions of water colour drawings 
yet produced. 


The South Country. By Edward Thomas. London: J. 


M. Dent & Co., 1909. 

Linen, 74in. X 5in., pp., not including titles, 279. 3s. 6d. net. 

The author, upon whom more than upon any other living writer the 
mantle of Richard Jefferies in his later moods seems to have fallen, 
knows his Wiltshire, or the Down portion of it, well, and Wiltshire has 
its part in these musings of a wayfarer over the Downs of Southern 
England, but it is almost impossible to say what part. It is true that 
chapters xill., xiv., and xv., pp. 210—254 are headed ‘“‘ August, Going 
West—Hampshire and Wiltshire,’ ‘‘An Old House and a Book— 
Wiltshire,” and “An Outcast—Wiltshire,” but only here and there is 
a place mentioned by name. Localities are not identified or identi- 
fiable. There are no descriptions of places, the various chapters are 
somewhat melancholy meditations on the texts which head them, but 
the texts might come equally well from Kent or Sussex, Hampshire, 
Wilts, or Dorset. 


An Eighteenth Century Correspondence. Being the 


Letters of Dean Swift, Pitt, the Lytteltons, and the Grenvilles, Lord 
Dacre, Robert Nugent, Charles Jenkinson, the Earls of Guilford, 
Coventry, and Hardwicke, Sir Edward Turner, Mr. Talbot of Lacock, 
and others, to Sanderson Miller Esq. of Radway. Edited by Lilian 
Dickins and Mary Stanton. With portraits and illustrations. London : 
John Murray, Albemarle Street, W. 1910. 

8vo., cloth, price 15s. net. Twenty-two illustrations, pp., xiv. + 466. 

Among the illustrations are Lacock Abbey, from the illustration in 
Dingley's “ History from Marble,” (this shows the S.W. Front as it 
existed in 1684, and is of much interest) ; John Ivory Talbot, from the 
portrait at Lacock Abbey ; and the Great Hall at Lacock Abbey (photo 
of the exterior). ‘‘ The letters contained in this book form part of the 
correspondence of Sanderson Miller, a Warwickshire Squire with a 


498 Recent Wiltshire Books, Pamphlets, Articles, ke. 


genius alike for friendship and architecture.” “In the Great Hall, 

Lacock Abbey, Miller accomplished what was to prove his most im- 
portant building in ‘ the Gothick taste.’” John Ivory Talbot, who was in 
1753 contemplating pulling down the old Hall and building a new one 
at Lacock, was introduced to Miller, from whose plans the present 
Hall was built. A series of extracts from Talbot’s letters, as well as a 
letter of introduction from Mr. Richard Goddard, are printed in chapter 
X1x., pp. 298—309, In these extracts the progress of the work on the 
Hall is followed from its commencement to its completion in 1756. 


English Church Brasses from the 13th to the 17th century. A 
Manual for Antiquaries, Archzologists, and Collectors. By Ernest R. 
Suffling. With 237 illustrations of extant examples reproduced from 
rubbings. London : L: Upcott Gill, Bazaar Buildings, Drury Lane, 
W.C., 1910. 

Cloth, 9in. X 53in., pp. xii. + 456. Price. 10/6. 

“The purpose of ahha book is to point out the various periods of 
armour, to note every component part in the different periods, to par- 
Flerllonise each item of ecclesiastical vestment, to review the successive 
styles of civilian costume, both male and female, to deal with the 
history of brasses in general, to show how copies may be made of 
the four or five thousand examples still extant, and to place before the 
public a much longer list of Churches containing brasses than any 
hitherto published.” 

A copiously illustrated book but by no means free from inaccuracies. 
A quite erroneous explanation of ‘“‘Chrysom Child” is for instance 
given. 

Lists of Brasses existing in each county are given in their chrono- 
logical order. The Wiltshire list gives four of the fourteenth century, 
thirteen of the fifteenth century, thirty of the sixteenth century, fifteen 
of the seventeenth century, and one of the eighteenth century. There 
is however an error in stating that the Brass to John Wylkys, Vicar 
of Hilmarton, who died in 1480, is still existing in that Church. Kite 
mentions it as described by Aubrey (Monumental Brasses of Wilts, 
p. 35), but it has long since entirely disappeared. 


The Secret of Stonehenge, by Charles F. Cooksey. An article 
in The Nineteenth Century, Feb., 1910, pp. 356—367. The author 
starts with the statement of Geoffrey of Monmouth and Walter de 
Mapes that the stones of Stonehenge were brought from Ireland, to 
which place they had been conveyed from Africa or Spain. “I could 
not believe that this wonderfully conceived and equally wonderfully 
executed work could have been erected in Ireland under any conditions 
which had prevailed in that island up to that period. It was also 
difficult to believe that it would have been possible to convey the 
stones such a long distance by sea and land. Under these circum- 
stances, I began to cast about for an ancient name which would be 
likely to oceur in those primitive records, and which had sufficiently 
strong resemblance to the word Ireland to mislead the Early English 


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historical writers.” He finds place names in the Isle of Wight (Yar- 
mouth, Yaverland, Rue Street near Carisbrooke, Carisbrooke itself= 
“Caer Ebroac” or “Caer Euroe,” and St. Euriens Chapel), which he 
connects with the Relgo-Gallic Eurovicians, the people whose capital 
was Evreux. In Arreton Down near Newport, Isle of Wight, he finds 
the true site of the “ Mountain of Killaraus, or Hill of Arus,” erron- 
eouly placed by the early Chroniclers in Ireland. Accordingly he 
explores Arreton Down and finds there on Mesley Down “‘a large cir- 
cular ring, having, as these religious rings usually have, a bank outside 
‘the ditch . . . aroad had been made at some remote period from 
the western side of thering . . . asmall-portion of this turf having 
been removed, the road itself was found paved with closely packed 
flints, into which two deep and well defined ruts were cut, the flints 
being driven downwards by some heavy weights . - . the old way 
had been most carefully graded and directed, so as to secure as far as 
possible the same easy descent and ran direct to the tidal water close 
by the Newport Railway Station.” At this point the author adds “ The 
day had yielded every satisfaction, the local evidence coinciding in 
every way with my anticipations,” and having once settled that Stone- 
henge formerly stood on Arreton Down, it is quite easy to see how the 
stones were brought down the ancient road, causing the existing cart 
ruts, to the sea, whence they were conveyed in boats up the Salisbury 
Avon to Durrington Walls, the site of an ancient Celtic town, whence 
a graded road may be traced to Stonehenge. But how did the stones 
get to Arreton Down? Africa is out of the question, but Walter de 
Mapes says “iSpain.” The nearest point of land on the French coast 
is the mouth of the Seine, “ Sequana, Sequan, or Senan,” This is not 
_ go very unlike “Spain.” Clearly this was the region to examine. 
“ Bolbec—Baalbac! What visions of Phceenicians and their worship of 
the great Sun-God immediately rush to the mind! Can it indeed be 
possible that here may be found the source of the great Sun-Temple of 
Stonehenge?” In that neighbourhood is an insulated hill called Le 
Platon. The author instinctively felt that this was the spot he was 
looking for, and sure enough on the summit, within a lady’s private 
grounds, he found “a ring of earthwork practically identical with that 
‘of Stonehenge and Arreton or Mesley Down.” By the side of the road 
up the hill, was a large stone, a fragment of which “has been pro- 
nounced by Professor W. Gowland to have many points of similarity 
to the Sarsens of Stonehenge,” In the side of the hill, too, the author 
discovered and explored a series of caves or chambers opening one out 
of another and forming a circle in the bowels of the earth, very care- 
fully made, the piers being of “tufa-like Caux stone intermixed with 
flints, layers of flint nodules, bands of more or less dense calcareous 
stone,” &c., clearly originally a catacomb. Are there similar chambers 
under Arreton Down or Stonehenge? for surely it is sufficiently clear 
that the latter structure first stood on the hill of Le Platon before it 
was removed to Arreton Down. Q.E.D. 

This paper was to a great extent reprinted in Zhe Salisbury Times, 
Feb. 25th, 1910, and Sir Edmund Antrobus, Messrs. T, H. Baker, Percy 


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Farrer, B. H. Cunnington, E. Slow, and Rey. E. H. Goddard, were 
asked to give their opinions on the theory, which they accordingly did 
in the March 4th issue, unanimously declining to accept the article as 
a serious contribution to archeology. To them Mr. C. F. Cooksey 
replies in two columns of the issue of March 18th. dealing quite 
frankly with the notion emanating from “ the crania of local people who 
failed to appreciate the genius of Richard Jefferies ” that the stone of 
which the great Trilithons at Stonehenge are made is Sarsen of 
Wiltshire origin and nothing else. One would have supposed that that 
fact at least would have been regarded as beyond the reach of con- 
troversy, even by writers who are not “ local people.” 


William Beckford, of Fonthill Abbey, by Lewis Melville. 
Article in Fortnightly Review, Dec., 1909, pp. 1011—1023. A good 
biographical article defending Beckford’s memory from the legends 
of mythical orgies at Fonthill and elsewhere, and, as the author holds, 
from the equally unfounded legend of insanity in his later years. As 
a matter of fact he retained all his faculties to an extraordinary degree 
up to the time of his death at the age of 84. 


Richard Jefferies. An article in the Hdinburgh Review, No. 429, 
July, 1909, pp. 221—243, with special reference to Mr, Thomas’ recent 
Biography. It is a pleasure to read a sane appreciation of Jefferies 
such as this. It has become the fashion among writers on Jefferies, a 
fashion set by Mr. Salt, and recently followed by Mr. Thomas, to pass 
over the “nature books” as comparatively small beer, and to rhapso- 
dise with bated breath over “The Story of my Heart” as a species of 
sacred evangel containing a mystical revelation of something—it does 
not appear exactly what—which is “beyond criticism ”’—which it 1s 
indeed almost impious to attempt to criticise. It is refreshing to find 
the Edinburgh Reviewer expresses himself in this connection as follows : 
“Tt is very evident that what we have in these quasi-scientific wanderings 
is not the real and sane Jefferies, but a Jefferies exiled from his own 
native resources, struck down with a mortal sickness, and tormenting 
his mind with various problems of the day . . . Amongmany bits 
that are beautiful, and many that are interesting, there are more still 
that are over-strained and hysterical, as well as some that are, in- 
tellectually, childish or incoherent. Naturally, a book of this sort would 
tend to perplex and irritate nine readers out of ten, and certainly “ The 
Story of my Heart” has by no means tended to explain Jefferies to his 
fellow-countrymen.” “The weak utterances of these moments of 
weakness ought not to obscure the utterances of his unclouded spirit ; 
nor ultimately, will they. Time, which so surely winnows wheat from 
chaff, will gather his grain for him. He will live by the work of his 
strength and prime, not of his weakness and disease ; he will live by 
his writings on Nature.” 

No better estimate of Jefferies’ work has yet appeared. 


Recent Wiltshire Books, Pamphlets, Articles, ke. 501 


“Memorials of Wren.” A paper by Lawrence Weaver in The 


Architectural Review, Oct., 1909. Llustrated from the Wren MSS. 
and drawings. 


The Ancient Guilds of Salisbury. The Tailors’ 
Guild. Extracts from the Records of the Fraternity. Salisbury 
Journal, Dec., 25th, 1909. This is the concluding article of the series 
which have appeared from time to time in the Jowrna/, and brings 
down the history of the Tailor’s Guild from 1739 to May 26th, 1880, 
when the two surviving members sealed a deed of feoffment disposing 
of all the property of the corporation, its effect being to render the 
corporation defunct. The history of the guild during the nineteenth 
century is melancholy reading. Its very considerable house property 
in Salisbury was gradually sold and the rents and purchase money as 
regularly divided amongst the few remaining members, whose object 
was to keep the membership as small as possible in order that each 
individual’s share in the plunder might be the greater. In 1839 it was 
worth the while of John C. Munday, a “foreigner,” to pay an entrance 
fee of £85 (instead of the £5 which had always previously been exacted 
from a “foreigner ”) for admission to the guild. Naturally the legitimate 
objects of the guild were entirely ignored, and when its property had 
been eaten up it came toanend. The “Tailors Hall,” built in 1524, 
situated behind the buildings at the corner of Milford Street and Penny- 
Farthing Street, is now used as a store and is in a very dilapidated 
condition. -The Salisbury Museum contains various relics from this . 
hall—including The Giant, The “Hob-nob,” the Giant’s two-handled 
sword and mace, a panel of the arms of the Corporation of Tailors, the 

geal of the guild, and two pieces of fifteenth century glass from the 
windows representing the Virgin and Child and St. Christopher. 


Stonehenge, (June 21st, 1908), by W. H. Hudson. Article 
in The English Review, Dec., 1908, pp. 60—68, describing the crowd at 
Stonehenge at daybreak on the longest day, with a few reflections on 
the Plain, &e. 


Songs in Wiltshire by Alfred Williams. [Erskine 
Macdonald, 17, Surrey Street, Strand. W.C. 1809. 

Cloth, 84im. Xx 5iin., pp., including title, 132. Printed by Butler & 
Tanner, Frome. Price, 5s. The dedication is “To Lord Fitzmaurice, 
whose spontaneous interest occasioned the appearance of this volume.” 
It contains sixty short poems, of which two are translations from 
Horace’s Odes and one from Anacreon. ‘The Greek Peasant’s Prayer 
for Rain,” and “The Brook,” appeared in Wew Songs, Mr. F. Bowles’ 
anthology, 1907, and “The Devotee and “The Bondman” in Garnered 

| Grain, 1909. There is nothing distinctive of Wiltshire in these poems 
. beyond the titles of two or three of them: “ Wiltshire Song,” “ Lyd- 
7 dington Hill,” and “On the Downs.” The introduction, of four pages, 
by Galloway Kyle, gives an interesting account of the author’s re- 
; markable career. The son of a carpenter at South Marston, he left 


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school at 11, remained on a farm until he was 14, when he went to the 
Swindon G.W.R. Works, where he became in due course, and still is, a 
hammer-man at a forge. By hard study before and after working 
hours, he has mastered Latin, Greek, and French. His first poems 
were published in Wew Songs, in 1907. 


The Haunch of Venison, Salisbury. A short description, 
written by Firmin 8. Bradbeer, with illustrations from pen-and-ink 
drawings by William Brown. Price 6d. Salisbury: printed for F. 8. 
Bradbeer by the South Wilts Mirror and Express Co., Ltd., 1909. All 
rights reserved. 

Pamphlet, 83in. x 5#in., pp. 14 (unnumbered, including title). The 
title on the cover, “The Story of an old Salisbury Inn,” is misleading, 
for with the exception of an extract from the Salisbury Journal of 
1784, no fact in the history of the house is mentioned. Apparently the 
house has been recently restored, and the illustrations, pliotographs of 
the front, and of the group of objects (glass bottle, stoneware jug, shoes, 
mug, &c.) found during the restoration, and the six pen-and-ink 
drawings of the panels and beams of the interior are interesting. 


St. Augustine’s, Swindon. Illustrations of “The New Parish 
Church,” “Interior of the Old Mission Church,” and “S. Augustine’s 
C.L:B., with Band and Cadets,” accompany a short account of the 
parish in Zhe Home Mission Field, Feb., 1910. eee 


Some Letters of Sir Christopher Wren, article by 
Tawrence Weaver, in Country Life, Jan. 8th,:1910, pp. 41—44. With 
a good reproduction of a portrait engraved.by Elisha Kirkall, after the — 
painting by Klosterman, and facsimiles of three letters by Sir Christo- 
pher ;—a letter in admirable Latin to his father, in 1641 when he was 
10 years old, a love letter to Faith Coghill, whom he married, and a - 
third, written in 1698, to his son, the compiler of the Parentalia, when 
he was travelling in France. These letters are reproduced.from the 
originals, which, with others, are preserved in a Gratigerised copy of 
theParentalia in the possession of Mrs. Pigott, (weé Miss Wren-Hoskyns, 
the only surviving descendant of the great architect in the direct line). 


Notes on some Relics of King CharlesI., now in the 
possession of Major J. Benett-Stanford, of Hatch 
House, Tisbury. [From “Proceedings ” Dorset Natural History 
and Antiquarian Field Club, vol. xxx., p. 236, 1909]. Dorchester : 
“Dorset County Chronicle ” Printing Works, 1909. 

Pamphlet 83in. x 53in., pp. 4 with three plates from photos of “ Cast 
of the face of King Charles I.” § “Gloves worn on the Scaffold by King 
Charles I.” and “Autograph Letter of King Charles to Prince Rupert ” ; 


“Letter to Prince Rupert.” 
The Notes describe very shortly how these extremely interesting 


relics come to be preserved at Hatch House, in the possession of the 
author. 


Recent Wiltshire Books, Pamphlets, Articles, ke. 503 


Malmesbury Market Cross. The report on the bad condition of 
Cross by Mr. H. Brakspear, F.S.A., presented to the Malmesbury 
Town Council is printed in Zhe Wiltshire Gazette, April 7th, 1910, 
where it is also stated that the Mayor, Alderman Moore, had undertaken 
to collect the cost of the necessary repairs, estimated at £185, and 
that the work was to be left in his hands and those of Mr. Brakspear. 


The Marquis of Lansdowne, a Character Sketch. Article in 
Review of Reviews, Nov., 1909, pp. 429—437, with portraits of Lord and 
Lady Lansdowne, process views of the South Front, the Main Entrance, 
and Lord Lansdowne’s Work Room at Bowood; and a couple of 
cartoons from the Westminster Gazette; a good sketch of Lord Lans- 
downe’s career and achievements, with special reference to his attitude 
in the then impending political crisis. 


Corsley. “Life in an English Village.” A long review of Miss Maude 
Davies’ book, by 'I'. E. Kebbel, appeared in The Guardian, Jan. 7th; 
and a leading article upon it, in The Standard, Feb. 7th, 1910. 


Chippenham Old Town Hall. An interesting letter by G. A. 
H. White, giving extracts from the Borough Accounts from 1598 to 
to 1816 of items of expenditure on repairs, &c., of the Town Hall, and 
also an account of the election of 1807 of the two members for Chip- 
penham. Waltshire Times, November 27th, 1909. 


“The Marchioness of Lansdowne at Lansdowne 
House.” An article in The Onlooker, with numerous photographs, 


the letterpress of which is partly reproduced in Wiltshire Gazette, 
April 21st, 1910. 


Fonthill and the Beckfords. Article (continued) by Ed. Kite. 
Wiltshire Advertiser, October 7th and 21st, 1909. 


God Pursuing Me: or Memories of an Old Clergy- 
man in his 91st year. Dedicated to his dear wife and 
children and eighteen grandchildren. Also with kind remembrances to 
all his former congregations and parishioners at Trinity Church, Dean 
Forest, Calne, Sherborne Minster, Seend, East Kennett Wiemaae 
St. John’s, Deritend, Birmingham, and Brevaineenn W. Collins 
Badger, Brinkley: Sept. Lith, 1909. Price, sixpence. 

Pamphlet 7tin. x 42 in., pp. 36, with portrait. 

Born at Birmingham, June 24th, 1819, the author was Senior Curate 
of Calne under Mr. Guthrie, 1846—51 ; of Seend, 1854—63 ; and Vicar 
of Hast Kennett, 1863—70. Of all these places he gives some short 
reminiscences. He seems to have been especially troubled by the 
Popery of Bishop Hamilton. 


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BOOKS AND ARTICLES BY WILTSHIRE AUTHORS. 


Anna Bunston. “Mingled Wine.” Ay Anna Bunston, Longmans 
Green, & Co., 39, Paternoster Row, London ; New York, Bombay, and 
Calcutta. 1909. 

73in. X 5in., cloth, pp., including titles, xii + 117. Printed by 
Ballantyne, Hanson, & Co., Edinburgh and London. Price, 3s. 6d. 
This little book of verse contains one hundred and twelve short poems 
and epigrams, of which “On Quarley Down” and “Salisbury Plain” 
have a local flavour. Some of them are re-printed from Academy, 
Country Life, Guardian, and Saturday Review. Reviewed very 
favourably by E. R. Blernard] in Salisbury Diocesan Gazette, Jan.,1910. 

Rev. J. P. Kingsland, Pastor of the Congregational Church, 
Devizes. A sermon preached at this Church is printed in full in 
Wiltshire Advertiser, November 25th, 1909. 

Rev. Douglas Macleane. “The Battle Rounda Creed.” Article 
in The English Church Review, No. 1, January, 1910. 

— — “Our Island Church: Sketches from the History of 
English Church and State.” 1909. Post 8yo. 

Rev. E. J. Bodington, Vicar of Calne. Sermon preached at 
Calne, April 10th, 1910, on “‘ Sunday Observance,” text, Luke xxiv., 29. 
Printed in full in Wiltshire Gazette, April 28th, 1910. 


Pamela (Lady) Tennant. “The Legend of the Goldfinch.” 
Poem. The Spectator, March 26th, 1910, p. 506. 


John Wordsworth, D.D., Bishop of Salisbury. “The 
coming Election and its bearing on the future of the Church and the 
Country.” Letter from the Bishop of Salisbury to the Rev. Canon 
J. D. Morrice, Rector of 8. Edmund’s, Salisbury, and Rural Dean. 
Salisbury Diocesan Gazette, January, 1910, pp. 4—6. 

Memorial Sermon preached in Salisbury Cathedral on 

‘the Sunday after the death of King Edward VIL, printed in full, 

Salisbury Diocesan Gazette, June, 1910. 


Maurice Hewlett. “Rest Harrow, a Comedy of Resolution.” 
Illustration by Frank Craig. Begun in Seribner’s Mag., Jan , 1910. 
Vol. xlvil., p. 17. 

=== == “Open Country, a Comedy with a Sting.” Macmillan & 
Co., Limited, St. Martin’s Street, London : 1909. 74in. X 5in., pp., in- 
cluding title, xii.+316. Printed by R. & R. Clark, Edinburgh. A novel. 

(of Broad Chalke) ‘‘ The Labour Party and the Future ” 

(an address to workmen delivered at Leicester, January 15th, 1910). 

Fortnightly Revicw, February, 1910. pp. 299—304. 

Letters to Sanchia. Upon things as they are. Extracted 

from the Correspondence of Mr. John Maxwell Senhouse. 77in. x 5din. 

85 pp- Macmillan: 1910. 1s. 6d, [The letters of Senhouse, the 

“ gentleman gipsy,” from “ The Open Country.”] 


WILTS ILLUSTRATIONS. 


Potterne, Porch House. Good Photo, with letterpress. Waéltshire Times, 
Feb. 12th, 1910. 


Trowbridge, Lower Studley. “Roof Garden Dwellings,” ‘lwo photos. 
Wiltshire Times, Feb. 26th, 1910. ° 


ealabury “Market Cross.” Process. Country Life, Feb. 19th, 1910. 


Trowbridge, “ Helliker’s Tomb in the Parish Churchyard, with full account 
of his execution and funeral in 1803. Waltskire Times, March 26th, 1910. 


Devizes, photograph of the scene in the Market Place at the Proclamation 
of King George V., May 11th. Wiltshire Gazette, May 12th, 1910. 


Chippenham and Trowbridge, “The Mayor reading the Proclamation of 
George V. at the Town Hall, Chippenham” ; ‘‘ Mr. J. H. Blake reading 
the Proclamation at Trowbridge.” Wraltshire Times, May 14th, 1910. 


W Vestbury, x Roman Coffin unearthed near.” Waltshire Times, May 14th. 
1910. 


Pekingese Dogs belonging to Mrs. Goddard, of Swindon. The Kennel for - 
June has an illustrated article on these dogs, noticed in Wiltshire Times 
June 4th, 1910. 


§ tourhead. Oil Painting by Yeend King, exhibited at Royal Academy, 
1910 (No. 97). 


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WILTS PORTRAITS. 


Miss Violet Maud Herbert Smith, d. of Mr. H. Herbert Smith, of Buckhill, 
Calne (Mrs. C. R. B. Carrington). Ladies’ Field, Dec. 25th, 1909. 


T. K. Harding, of Ashton Gifford House, Codford, aged 86. “The Grand 
Old Man of the 8. & W. Wilts Hunt,” with photo of the S. & W. 
Wilts pack. Wiltshire Times, Jan. 1st, 1910. 


George Terrell, Unionist Candidate for N. W. Wilts. Wiltshire Gazette, 
Jan. 13th, 1910. 


Basil E. Peto, Unionist Candidate for E. Wilts. Waltshere Gazette, Jan. 
20th, 1910. 


Lady Tennant. Ladves’ Field, Jan. 22nd, 1910. 

G. Locker Lampson, M.P. for Salisbury. Sphere, Jan. 22, 1910. 

Sir EK. P. Tennant, Bart. Jan. 22nd, 1910. 

John Wordsworth. D.D., Bishop of Salisbury. Sphere, Jan. 22nd, 1910. 
John Fuller, M.P. Wiltshire Times, Jan. 29th, 1910. 

Robert Chaloner Critchley Long. Wiéltshire Times, Jan. 29th, 1910. 


Benn Pitman, of Cincinnati, brother of Sir Isaac Pitman, born at Trowbridge, 
1822; with quotations from an article in The Commercial Tribune of 
Cincinnati, describing him and his house. Heis the founder of asystem 
of shorthand and phonetic spellingin America. Wiltshire Tvmes, Feb. 
Sth, 1910. 

C. B. H. Phipps, only son of C. N. P. Phipps, of Chalcot. Wéaltshire Times, 
Feb. 12th, 1910. 


Richard Burbidge, Managing Director of Harrod’s Stores. Born at South 
Wraxall. . Wiltshire Times, Feb. 19th, 1910. 


Lady Beatrice Herbert. Process, fulf-page. Country Life, Feb. 26th, 1910. 
The Hon. Mrs. Pleydell-Bouverie (w. of the Hon. Stuart Pleydell-Bouverie) 
and Children. Process, full-page. Country Life, Feb. 12th, 1910. 

J. Hinxman, of Salisbury. Portrait and letterpress from The Rechabite 
and Temperance Magazine, March, 1910. Reprinted in Salisbury Limes, 
March 18th, 1910. 

George and Eleanor Underwood, of Fiddington Sands, Market Lavington, — 
sixty-one years married. Portraits with letterpress. Weltshire Times, 
April 9th, 1910. 

Sir John and Lady Dickson Poynder. Dazly Mirror, April 15th, 1910. 

Lord Islington (Sir John Dickson Poynder). Wiltshire Times, May 7th, 1910. 

Miss Joan Dickson Poynder (d. of Lord Islington). Lady’s Pictorial, April 
30th, and The D'hrone, May 7th, 1910. 


Wilts Portraits. 507 


William Gingell, Parish Clerk of Castle Combe. Wiltshire Times, April 
} 23rd, 1910. 


_ Mr. and Mrs. John Potter, of Turley. Wiltshire Times, April 30th, 1910. 


Col. T. C. P. Calley, C.B., M.V.O., with account of his career. WV. Wilts 
Herald, Dec. 10th, 1909. 


Mr. and Mrs. J oseph Hill, of Westbury, weavers. Waealtshire Times, June 
4th, 1910. : 


Lady Herbert of Lea; Lady Beatrice Herbert and her children ; the Earl 
of Pembroke with his son, Lord Herbert, and his grandson the Hon. 
Sidney Herbert; The Countess of Pembroke and her little grand- 
daughter, the Hon. Patricia Herbert; with short article on “ Lady 
Herbert of Lea and her descendants,” in The Ladies’ Field, May 28th, 
1910. 


Rev. Edward Haggis, Pastor of the West End Baptist Church, Westbury. 
Wiltshire Times, May 21st, 1910. 


Rev. Sir James Philipps, Bart., Wiltshire Times, June 11th, 1910. 
Maurice Hewlett, author, of Broad Chalke, portrait by Maurice Greiffen- 
hagen, exhibited in Royal Academy, 1910 (No. 112). 


Richard Burbidge. Portrait by J. H. F. Bacon, A.R.A., exhibited in the 
Royal Academy, 1910 (No. 156). 


508 


ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM AND LIBRARY. 


Museum. 


Presented by Rry. H. G. O. Krnpati: Many fragments of polished flint 
celts from Windmill Hill, Avebury, and a number of 
Paleolithic implements from Knowle Farm Pit and Hackpen 
Hill. 


Mr. N. Story-MaskEtyne: A number of Saxon objects 
found with interments at Basset Down. Roman bronze 
stamp found at Broad Hinton. 


Mr. F. W. Berrert: Salisbury token. 


Lorp LupLow: Roman Lead Coffin found near Bratton, 
May, 1910. 

Rey. D. G. Compton : Fine plain bronze socketed and looped 
celt obtained czr. 1835, by the late Mr. J. T. Compton, of 
Erchfont, the father of the donor, from flint diggers on the 
downs above that place. 

Mr. B. H. Cunnineton : Roman Vase found 1910, at Pans 
Lane, Devizes, and four small jugs found at the same place 
many years ago. 

Part of the cost of twelve cases of Wiltshire Birds purchased 
at Salisbury, contributed by Mr. W. Heward Bell, £1 ; Mr. 
F. H. Goldney, £1; Dr. Penrose, 10s.; the Rev. EK. P. 
Knubley, 10s.; Mr. G. N. Temple, 5s.; and the Rev. E. H. 
Goddard, £1. 


Purchased (through the Rev. H. G. O. Kendall) Bronze 
Spearhead found at Winterbourne Bassett. ; 


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Library. 


Presented by The Author, Mr. F. V. Dickins, C.B, of Seend: Primitive 
and Medieval Japanese Texts, two vols., 1906; The Makura- 
Kotobo of Primitive Japanese Verse, 1908. 

Mr. A. Scuompere : Wilts Pamphlet. 

Mr. C. C. Braprorp: Six Wiltshire Acts of Parliament, 
three Poll Books, two Registers of Voters, and many 
Hundred Deeds, &e., connected with Wiltshire. 

Mr. C. Tite: Memorial of Anne Maria Walsh, and Ston- 
house’s Hvery Man’s Assistant. 


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Additions to Musewm and Library. 509 


Mr. J. P. E. Fatconer : Drawings of Flint Implements and 
Rubber found at Bury Ditches. Photo of Roman Stone 
Coffin found at Bradford-on-Avon. Four Wiltshire Pam- 
phlets. 


Mr. F. H. Gotpnery: Portrait. 


The Authors, H. C. B(RENTNALL) and C. C. C.: The Marl- 
borough Country, Notes, Geographical and Historical, 1910. 


The Publisher, L. Urcorr Gini: English Church Brasses, 
1910. ; 


The Artist, Mr. Epcar Barcnay: Etching of Stonehenge. 
Mr. H. W. DartnetL: Wilts and Dorset Bank Annual, 1909. 


The Publishers, Mrssrs. Lonamans: Mingled Wine, by Anna 
Bunston, 1909. 


The Author, Mr. Atrrep WiLtiams, of South Marston: 
Songs in Wiltshire, 1909. 


Mr. H. E. Mepuicorr: Devizes Gazette, Salisbury Diocesan 
Gazette, and North Wilts Church Magazine, for 1909. 
Election Papers, &ec. 


Rey. E. H. Gopparp: Sarum Almanack, North Wilts 
Directory. Bishop Moberly’s Bampton Lectures. Bishop 
Wordsworth’s University Sermons. South Sea Bubbles, by 
the Earl (of Pembroke) and the Doctor, The Prophet of 
the Nineteenth Century, by Rev. Henry Caswall (Vicar of 
Figheldean). The One Religion, by Bishop Wordsworth, 
1881. 


Mr. B. H. Cunnineron : Gillman’s Devizes Public Register, 
1910. Wilts Pamphlet. 


Mr. W. Hewarp BELL: Quarterly Journal of the Geological 
Society (four Nos.). Proceedings of Geologists’ Association 
‘(five Nos.). ' 

Mrs. E. H. Gopparp: Murray’s Handbook to the Cathedrals 
of Kngland, Southern Division. Parts I. and II. Romilly 
Allen’s Monumental History of the Karly British Church. 


By the Author, Anson PHEetpes Stokrs: Stokes Records, 
Notes regarding the Ancestry and Lives of Anson Phelps 
Stokes and Helen Louisa (Phelps) Stokes. Printed privately. 
New York, 1910. 2 vols. 


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MAGAZINE, 


No. CXIV. DECEMBER, 1910. VoL. XXXVI 
Contents. PAGE, 

THe Firry-SEVENTH GENERAL MEETING AT CALNE .............-..5. 513 

MARLBOROUGH CHANTRIES AND THE SUPPLY OF CLERGY IN OLDEN 

Days: By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth ..............cc0ccecsceeeee ees 525 
“THE CHANTRY,’ MAriBoroucH: By C. E. Ponting, F.S.A. .. Rosa 
A MEpiavaL EARTHWORK NEAR Morcan’s Hitz: By Mrs. M. E. 

CO pM HOM seen aise casein cobidlscciecgleestlenclepatnaeianestiserismuleeiaudeee 590 
TispsuRY CHurcH: By E. Towry Whyte, M.A., F.S.A. .........065 soe. 599 
Nores on BarRows IN SoutH Wits: By Lt.-Col. W. Hawley, F.S.A. 615 
SMARTS OD IS IFISOPAUE VS oiarsaloe orate) aioe nis ac a sls se ciaeiartan de stepiccwablelegt” amecteneneindtessteatioes 629 
Recent WittsHi1rRE Books, PAMPHLETS, ARTICLES, &C...... ......... 631 
Books AND ARTICLES BY WILTSHIRE AUTHORS ........-ececececeeeseee 641 
ETE S MMT UISTRVA TIONG) csccceeccs ce: cue sch variate gcveeneceeescouatocwensasecnbes 642 
LEGIT SMB LAO RRIUR ACLU er asl: cic ete niw atleuisveicialeelsie cae asnseriaclansiactemliesene.tesatiawecatoene 642 
ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM AND LIBRARY.........-0.cccceereeveersvececeneenecs 643 
InpEx To Vout. XXXVI.. Athen Pies ee RE TROLL 

ILLUSTRATIONS. 
The Chantry, Marlborough, Plan and Details ..... 585 
is Fa Me View into Oratory from 
Stalimee.s-enccne cubase 588 
A Rs s Roof of Dormitory ... — 588 
yi North side ......:........ 588 
Plan of antinori near Morgan’s Hill ............... 591 
Figs. 2,3,and 4.—Sections across Banks and Ditches 
of (Outer and Inner Enclosures .................2:. 593 
Tisbury Church, Wilts, Plate I—Plan ................ 601 
Plate IJ.—Windows, &e. 602 


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Plate I1J.—Capitals, hae, 604: 
Plate [V.—Font, Capital, ie, 606 


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Sketch Plans of Barrows in South Wilts...... sua eave 616 
Figs. 1, 2, and 3.—Urns from Barrows ............... 617 
Figs 4, 5, 6, 7. and 8.— Bronze and Stone Implements 

and “Grape Cup” from Barrows .................. 622 
Fig 9.—Spear-head from Brigmerston ............... 627 


DEVIZES: C. H. ‘Woopwarp, 4 Saint JoHn SrrReEer. 


THE 


WILTSHIRE MAGAZINE. 


MULTORUM MANIBUS GRANDE LEVATUR ONUS. —Ovid. 


DECEMBER, 1910. 


THE FIFTY-SEVENTH GENERAL MEETING 
OF 


THE WILTSHIRE ARCHAOLOGICAL AND NATURAL 
; HISTORY SOCIETY, 
HELD AT CALNE, 
July 5th, 6th, and Tth, 1910.1 


—_—, — 


JOHN Beppoz, Esq. LL.D., F.R.S., President of the Society, 
, In the Chair. 


B TUESDAY, JULY 5rn. 
| 


THE Annual General Meeting of the Society was held at 2.45 
in the Town Hall, in which the Society had last met in 1888, soon 
‘alter its erection. Only a small number of Members were present, 
‘and, in the absence of the President, owing to a motor delay, Mr. 

_H. E. MEDLICOTT as one of the Vice- Presidents of the Society, took 

“the chair and called on the REV. E. H. GODDARD to read the 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1909—10, PRESENTED JULY 5th, 1910. 


The fullest account of the Meeting and of the papers read appears in the 
Wiltshire Gazette for July 7th, 14th & 21st. An account of the first two days’ 
proceedings also appears in the Wiltshire Times, July 9th, 1910, with six 
illustrations, Calne Church, Calne Town Hall, Bowood, Bradenstoke Priory 
“Crypt,” Hour-Glass at Compton Bassett, and Stones at Avebury. 

A “Programme of Proceedings,” forming a pamphlet of 26 pp., was pre- 
pared for Members, in which notes on the places to be visited were given, 
with nine illustrations from blocks kindly lent by Mr. R. S. Heath, of Calne. 


VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXIV. 2M 


514 The Fifty-Seventh General Meeting. 


“The Committee beg to present the fifty-seventh annual report 
of the Society. 

“ Members.—The number of Members on the books on June 14th, 
1910, was 17 life Members and 369 Annual Subscribers, a total of 
386 as against 381 in 1909. There have been 4 deaths and 31 
resignations of membership during the year, whilst 36 new Mem- 
bers have been elected. The Committee would urge on all present 
Members the desirability of trying to enlist new residents in their 
respective neighbourhoods as Members of the Society. 

“ Finance.—The financial condition of the Society may be said 
to be fairly satisfactory. The year 1909 ended with a balance on 
the General Fund of £37 19s. 1$d., as against the balance of 
£35 2s. 54d. with which it began. The fact that this satisfactory 
balance exists, in spite of the somewhat heavy expenditure on the 
printing of the two numbers of the Magazine and the Inqusitiones 
post mortem (£162 1s. 5d.) is largely due to the very handsome 
amount of £23 16s. 2d. handed over to the Society by the Local 
Committee as the result of the Bradford Meeting last year. Of 
the special funds, the ‘ Tropenell Cartulary Fund’ shows a balance 
of £25 9s. 5d., which remains available for special printing expenses 
in the future. The Museum Maintenance Fund, to which there 
are now about eighty subscribers, received during 1909 £40 10s. 6d. © 
in subscriptions, whilst the amount of admission fees and donations — 
in the box at the Museum was £7 17s. 9d. This fund continues to F 
be of the greatest possible value, not merely to the Museum, but | 
incidentally to the whole work of the Society, for in proportion as_ 
the General Fund is relieved of the cost of the maintenance of the - 
Museum, more money is available for illustrations and other im-_ 
provements in the Magazine. The ideal to be aimed at seems to 
be to raise this fund to.an amount which shall be sufficient to bear 
the whole cost of the Museum, of which £37 17s. 4d. last year fell 
on the General Fund of the Society. Of the £50 borrowed from 
the General Fund two years ago, £9 18s. 2d., from the rent of the 
house, has been repaid, leaving £40 1s. 10d. to be repaid. The 
only outstanding debt is the £50 still owing to Mr. W. Heward 
Bell out of the sum of £200 lent by him, without interest, several 


<7 


The Report. 515 


years ago, to enable the alterations to the Museum to be carried 
out. 
“The Musewm.—The most notable additions in the way of an- 
tiquities during the year have been the valuable series of Anglo- 
Saxon objects found many years ago at Basset Down, lately given 
to the Museum by Mr. N. Story Maskelyne, and various results of 
_ recent excavations given by Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Cunnington ; whilst 
the Natural History collections have been much enriched by the 
kind loan of the white-tailed eagle shot at Marden, by Mr. Kingston, 
'and by the purchase of the twelve cases of valuable Wiltshire 
_ birds of which a note appears in the June number of the Magazine. 
_ The cost of this purchase was largely met by special donations from 
_ ten Members of the Society. The Archeological Collections, thanks 
to the hard work done by Mr. and Mrs. Cunnington, are now in 
excellent order, and it is hoped that a fully-illustrated catalogue of 
these collections may be in the hands of members before the next 
report is issued. The Entomological Collection, under the care of 
7 Mr. E. Cook, is also well cared for, but we still need a competent 
; geologist, with time to spare, who would devote himself to the 
' Society’s valuable and extensive collection of Wiltshire fossils. 
_ “The Library—Duving the past year the catalogue of the Library 
has been carefully revised, and brought up to date, as has also the 
F catalogue of the Drawings and Prints. The principal gift received 
‘has been that of many hundred old Wiltshire deeds from Mr. 
i -C. C, Bradford, to whom the Society has in past years been 
“indebted for many gifts of a like kind. The onerous work of 
cataloguing and editing these MSS. has been most kindly under- 
taken, as in the past, by Mr. A. Story Maskelyne. The Society 
has to thank Miss M. M. Bradford for undertaking the work of 
mounting and indexing a further volume of Wiltshire Cuttings 
and Scraps. 

“ Hxcavations—The great work of the excavation of Old Sarum, 
which was begun last autumn under the direction of the Society 
of Antiquaries, has been resumed this year. Some account of the 
work done last year was published in the December number of the 

_ Magazine. Up to the present this has consisted in the clearing of 
2M 2 


516 The Fifty-Seventh General Meeting. 


the site, and the uncovering of the bases of the walls of the Norman 
castle. A Wiltshire committee was formed to assist in the work 
by the collection of local subscriptions and donations, and an 
appeal for help was widely circulated, which resulted in a sum of 
£145 4s. 6d. in donations and subscriptions being received from 
local sources. It is desirable, however, that all who are interested 
in this work should be reminded that if it is to be carried out, 
regular annual subscriptions upon which the Committee can rely 
are the most practical form of help. The work itself is of a costly 
nature, and the extent of the site makes it certain that several 
years must elapse before it can be finished. Mr. and Mrs. 
Cunnington have both in 1909 and 1910 been engaged on excava- 
tions in the earthworks of Casterley, the great camp above 
Upavon. The results of their work when completed will appear 
in the Magazine. They also last year carried out the excavation 
of a curious rectangular earthwork on Morgan’s Hill, which, con- 
trary to preconceived ideas, turned out to be of apparently medieval 
date. 

“ Karthworks. The attention of the Hon. Secretary was called to 
the fact that the earthworks of Bynoll Camp, near Broadtown, 
were threatened with injury owing to the opening of a quarry 
close to the ditch. It is hoped, however, that through the courtesy 
of the tenant, further quarrying operations on this spot may be 
discontinued. 

“ Monumental Inscriptions—The Society has to thank the Rev. 
J. F. D. Stephens, Vicar of Highworth, for procuring a copy of all — 
the monumental inscriptions in the Church and churchyard of that 
place. There are still a large number of Wiltshire parishes where 
the inscriptions have not yet been copied. It is most desirable 
that members should undertake this work as far as possible in 
their own localities. 

“ Publications—The two numbers of the J/agazine published 
during the year have contained amuch greater number of pages 
than has generally been the case in previous numbers. The first 
part of Vol. ILI. of Wiltshire Inquisitiones post mortem (for the 
reign of Edward III.) has also been issued gratis to Members. 


The Report. 517 


“The Annual Meeting last year at Bradford-on-Avon was in 
point of numbers and of interest, as well as in its financial results, 
one of the most successful that the Society has held for many years, 
a success for which the Society’s thanks are chiefly due to the 
admirable organisation of Mr. A. W. N. Burder, who acted as. 


Local Secretary. : 
EDWARD H. GODDARD, Som, © 
DEA RD) ©) PS BOUNELRIE, foo 


MR. MEDLICOTT, in drawing attention to one or two points 
in the Report, impressed upon Members and others that the Society 
was not merely a North Wilts institution, but that it made every 
effort to include the whole of the county in its operations. He 
then dwelt on the fact that the Society's Museum and Library at 

_ Devizes is essentially and rigidly confined, as far as may be, to objects 
of interest connected directly with the County of Wilts, and went on 
to congratulate MR. AND MRS. CUNNINGTON in the name of 
_ the Society upon the excellent work that they have done, both at 
the Museum, and also in the way of excavations amongst the 
earthworks of Wiltshire. The adoption of the Report was then 
earried, on the motion of MR R. STONE, seconded by the REV. 
O. M. HOLDEN. Three new Members having been duly elected, 
and the Officers of the Society re-appointed en bloc, after a few 
words from the chairman regretting the absence from ill-health of 
one of the Hon. Secretaries, MR. E. O. P. BOUVERIE, the REY. 
E. H. GODDARD, as Hon. Librarian, brought forward a motion 
‘already approved of by a previous Committee Meeting that certain 
useless books and pamphlets, now in the Library, be disposed of. 
He explained that by the rules nothing belonging to the Society 
ean be sold or got rid of except with the consent of a General 
Meeting of the Society. For many years the Library had been 
confined to three classes of books, (a) books and pamphlets bearing 
directly on Wiltshire matters of any kind whatever ; (0) books and 
| pamphlets on any subject written by natives of, or residents in, 
| the county; (¢) standard works of reference on archzologleal or 
natural history subjects, or Transactions of Societies with whom we 


_ exchange publications. The books and pamphlets which it was now 


518 ; The Fifty-Seventh General Meeting. 


proposed to sell came within neither of these categories, and were 
of no use, and he proposed that the Committee be empowered to 
sell them. To this motion MR. B. H. CUNNINGTON, Hon. Curator, 
proposed to add that power be also given to the Committee to 
dispose of certain useless objects of curiosity now taking up space 
in the Museum, which had no connection with the County of Wilts. 
On the understanding that these latter objects should be con- 
sidered by the Committee, the whole motion was passed. 
Members then adjourned to THE PARISH CHURCH. Here 
the Vicar, THE REV. E. J. BODINGTON, pointed out the chief 
objects of interest, and on the conclusion of his remarks an houy’s 
recital was given by the organist, MR. W. R. PULLEIN, F. Gld. O., 
on the magnificent organ recently given to the Church. By this 
time a large number of Members had assembled, and unfortunately 
long before the recital was over the rain had begun to fall steadily 
and heavily, so that, out of the eighty or more Members and 
Associates present, only some twenty were able to make their — 
way to the Highlands, where MR. AND MRS. DUNNE had kindly 
made every preparation for their reception at tea and a subsequent 
garden party. 
The ANNIVERSARY DINNER of the Society was held at the — 
Lansdowne Arms Hotel, at 7, p.m., and was attended by forty-two ; 
Members and Associates. This was followed by the Evening 
Meeting, at the Town Hall, at 8.15, at which there was a large ; 
attendance, the President, DR. J. BEDDOE, F.R.S., being in the — 
chair. The first paper was read by MR. W. H. ST. JOHN HOPE, 
late Assistant Secretary of the Society of Antiquaries, on the 
EXCAVATIONS AT OLD SARUM, NOW IN PROGRESS, which 
was illustrated by an excellent series of lantern slides showing the 
remains of the castle at present uncovered. Mr. Hope described 
the work and its results up to date, and made a strong appeal for — 
more support for the local Wiltshire fund opened in aid of the 
excavations. MR. W. HEWARD BELL said a few words com- 
mending the work to the generosity of Members, and the REY. 
E. H. GODDARD explained that the funds of the Society itself 
have never been sufficient to enable it to make grants of any 


Wednesday, July 6th. o19 


"amount in aid of excavations, and that therefore the appeal must 
be made to individual Members for help. After a song by the 
REV.W. ASHBURNER there was an interval for refreshments, which 
were most kindly provided by MRS. JOHN HARRIS, and during © 
this interval the Members took the opportunity of visiting the 
collection of objects of interest lent for the occasion by the inhabi- 
tants of Calne. These included some china and English pottery 
and a number of arms and other objects from India and Tibet. 
Another song was then sung by MR. ASHBURNER, and then 
MR. H. E. MEDLICOTT, who had taken the chair when DR. BEDDOE 

was obliged to vacate it, called on the REV. E. J. BODINGTON 
to read a paper on THE INDUSTRIES OF CALNE. This contained 

-a number of interesting facts connected with the history of the 
place, which it is to be hoped will some day appear in print. 


WEDNESDAY, JULY 6th. 


Leaving the Lansdowne Arms Hotel at 9.30 two large Motor 
"Busses these vehicles having for the first time last year been 
"pressed into the service of the Society—and a number of private 

“motors took the members to Bowood by the beautiful drive enter- 
ing the park at the Highlands Gate. On arrival MR. BROWN, the 
head gardener, conducted the party, eighty in number, through 
the gardens, the hothouses, and the singularly beautiful Pinetum, 
with its splendid specimen conifers and lovely views of the Lake. 
The Heronry on the Island in the Lake attracted the ornithologists 
“of the party, several nests being visible, and a number of Herons 
being obliging enough to putin an appearance. MR.H. HERBERT 
SMITH, who was to have conducted the party, was un- 
fortunately absent from illness, but his son, MR. C. HERBERT 
SMITH, was present and conducted the members through the 
house. Here the fine collection of pictures were seen at leisure, 
the members being allowed to wander through the rooms at will, 
and Rembrandt’s “ Mill,” the Raphael Predella, and the many 
other notable paintings which the house contains were duly 
admired. Luncheon in the Orangery, by kind permission of the 


Pt ek eed SE ee 


520 The Fifty-Seventh General Meeting. 


Marquis of Lansdowne, was the next item on the programme, and 
as soon as this had been done justice to, the motors left Bowood 
at 1.20. Arrived on the site of STANLEY ABBEY, MR. H. 
BRAKSPEAR, F.S.A., who conducted the excavations here some 
years ago, explained the ground-plan of the Abbey, now marked 
only by earthen banks and ditches, and described the results of 
the excavations. A substantial shed has been built by Lord 
Lansdowne over a considerable stretch of tile pavement of the 
cloister alley which remains still in si¢u, and in this shed are also 
preserved a number of architectural fragments, &c., found during 
the excavations. A few of the more remarkable tiles, mounted 
and framed, had been already seen at Bowood. Leaving STANLEY 
at 2.15, the motors arrived by devious ways at CADENHAM 
HOUSE, Foxham, which has lately been converted from a farm 
house to a private residence by MR. W. SHIPP. It is on record 
that this Hungerford mansion was built of materials from Braden- 
stoke Priory, and during the recent alterations fragments which 
evidently came from that building, part of a cusped window head, 
the head of a canopy, &c., were discovered and have now been 
built into the walls of the new porch on the N. front of the house. 
The house has been much reduced in size, but the garden front 
is still charming, and retains the central doorway, &c., built by 
Sir George Hungerford, Speaker of the House of Commons, who 
died in 1712. By the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Shipp the Mem- 
bers were allowed to wander over the house and inspect the © 
handsome panelling of the passage at the head of the stairs. The 
Dovecot in the grounds is of oblong plan and unusual size, its 
sides still retaining the pigeon holes for the greater part of their 
height. The next stage of the journey was the most difficult of 
the whole Excursion for the Motor Busses, and their progress over 
Stockham Ash, up Catecombe Hill and through the narrow lanes | 
at the top of New Zealand, was the cause of some anxiety until 
it was safely accomplished. The difficulties of the way, together 
with the fact that the start from Cadenham was a few minutes 
behind the programme time, cut the time at BRADENSTOKE 
PRIORY somewhat short, and it was impossible for the greater 


Wednesday, July 6th. 521 


» part of the Members to inspect the roof of the building or to visit. 


the adjoining “Clack Mount,” an earthwork which like most others 
has been ascribed to the Romans, but is probably in reality the 
site of the original dwelling and stronghold of the Norman owner 
of the Manor. MR. H. BRAKSPEAR, F.S.A., than whom there are 
few better authorities on monastic sites, showed Members over the 
building and gave some account both of its history and its 
architecture. The hospitable occupiers, MR. & MRS. W. HALL, 
would willingly have detained the party to see more of their most 
interesting house, but the Secretary’s whistle called them to their 
motors at 4.15, and at 4.45 precisely the party arrived at TOCKEN- 
HAM MANOR, where MR. AND MRS. BUXTON had provided a 
sumptuous tea. The programme allowed of an houu’s stay here 
which was all too short for the study of tea, of the many objects of 
interest in the house, and of the beautiful and very extensive 
gardens quite recently laid out on this charming site. The old 
house, built about 1600 by Richard Danvers, passed cir. 1650 to 
the Smith family, and from them by marriage to John Jacob, of 
Wootton Bassett. It passed again by marriage of the heiress to 
John Buxton, of Tybenham and Rushford in Norfolk, whose 
descendant the present owner, MRS. BUXTON, has within the last 
few years entirely remodelled it, adding largely to it, but retaining 
the old north front of the house, with the picturesque entrance 
gate pillars. The house contains many fine portraits, and much 
good furniture, a Caxton, and a very curious heraldic achievement 
painted on linen or canvas, of the Buxton who was Constable of 
Bordeaux temp. Ric. Il. This remarkable painting is said to have 
been preserved in the Nunnery of Bungay (Suft.) until the dis- 
solution, since when it has descended in the family of Buxton, of 
Tybenham. There is also a shell mounted on a stand of the 
curious and scarce English enamel work on brass which was made 
about the time of Charles I. Leaving Tockenham at 5.45 the 
motors journeyed through Hilmarton to Calne where they arrived 
precisely as the clock on the Town Hall struck half-past six. 

At the Evening Meeting, which began at 8.30, in the absence of 
the President, MR. CHARLES PENRUDDOCKE occupied the 


522 The Fifty-Seventh General Meeting. 


chair, and MR. B. H. CUNNINGTON, F:S.A. Scot., read a paper 
dealing with the results of the “EXCAVATIONS IN CASTERLEY 
CAMP,” which Mrs. Cunnington and himself had recently carried 
out. Full accouuts of these excavations will, doubtless, in due 
time appear in the Magazine. After an interval for refreshments, 
which were kindly provided by MRS. FERGUSSON, and a couple 
of songs by MR. M. CHESTERTON, a paper on THE CIVIL WAR 
IN WILTSHIRE was read by MR. W. F. SMITH. Mr. Smith 
disclaimed originality, but his paper was a really excellent resumé 
of the events of the Civil War in the county, told in such a way 
as to present not merely a string of facts, but a series of living 
incidents. This concluded the work of the evening, and Members 
dispersed and went home to bed. 


THURSDAY, JULY 71u. 


As the motors—a single motor-bus sufficed for this day’s Ex- 
cursion—left the Lansdowne Arms at 9.20 a.m., the prospect of a 
fine day looked extremely doubtful, indeed it had been raining 
heavily only a few miles away. Happily, however, though the 
clouds threatened, no rain fell during the day, and in the afternoon 
the weather considerably improved. 

Reaching COMPTON BASSETT at 9.45, the Church with its 
beautiful screen was inspected, and here, as at the other places 
visited on this day’s Excursion, the REV. E. H. GODDARD acted 
as guide, using as the basis of his descriptions of the Churches the 
careful notes made by MR. C. E. PONTING, F.S.A.,1 who very 
kindly gave up a day earlier in the year to visit the Churches 
specially for this purpose. 

Leaving COMPTON BASSETT at 10.5, the motors arrived at 
AVEBURY at 10.45. The CHURCH was first visited, the re- 
markable remains of Saxon work in the nave exciting great in- 
terest. The party then adjourned to the charming old MANOR 
HOUSE, which was thrown open, upstairs and down, in the kindest 


way, though CAPT. JENNER was away, and MRS. JENNER was 


! Mr. Ponting’s notes will be printed in full in the Magazine. 


Thursday, July 7th. 523 


too unwell to receive the Members herself. A brief inspection of 
the circular DOVECOT, in the adjoining farmyard, followed, and 
then the Memhers made their way to the Kennett entrance to the 
circle, where the REV. E. H. GODDARD, asssembling them on the 
highest point of the mound, shortly described the structure and 
the results of the recent excavations. It was too wet under foot 
for the circuit of the earthworks to be undertaken, but a visit was 
paid to the “Cove” in the centre of the northern circle. _Luncheon 
at the Red Lion Inn was the next item on the programme, and at 
this some’ forty Members and, Associates were present. 

LeavingAvebury at1.35,WINTERBOURNE MONKTON CHURCH 
was reached at 1.50,and after a quarter of an hour’s stay the journey 
was resumed to BERWICK BASSETT CHURCH. Here, after 
seeing the Church, the Members passed on through the adjoining 
OLD MANOR HOUSE, of the fifteenth century, now used as a 
cottage, but still retaining many of its original features. 

Leaving at 2.30, WINTERBOURNE BASSETT CHURCH was 
reached at 3.45, and the fourteenth century work of the north 
chapel was much admired. As soon as the Church had been 
disposed of, Members were invited by the REV. H. G. O. KENDALL 
into the Rectory, where seated in the study surrounded by wall- 
cases containing his very large collection of Paleoliths and Holiths 
from North Wilts and elsewhere, they listened to a very interesting 
address from Mr. Kendall on the flints before them. A short in- 
spection of the Neolithic portion of his collection, arranged in the 
drawing room, brought the hour allotted to Winterbourne to an 
end, and the motor bus and its attendant motors proceeded to 
CLYFFE PYPARD. At the top of Clyffe Hill those on the former 
vehicle dismounted and walked down the hill to the Vicarage, 
where tea was ready for them on their arrival. After this the 
Church was seen and the remainder of the hour-and-half was spent 
in the Vicarage garden and in the Manor grounds, which were 
kindly opened to the Members by ADMIRAL AND MRS. WILSON. 
Before the journey back to Calne was resumed, the President 
thanked MRS. GODDARD for the tea, and the REV. E. H.GODDARD 
for his part in the arrangement of the Meeting, as he had already 


524 The Fifty-Seventh General Meeting. 


at Avebury thanked DR. FERGUSSON and MR. W. F. HILL, 
the two Local Secretaries of the Meeting, for their more onerous 
labours in the same connection. Happily the weather had im- 
proved as the day wore on, and Clyffe Pypard, which has a beauty 
of its own, was looking its best. Everybody was in a good temper 
as the motors left for Calne, and everybody seemed to agree that, 
in spite of the rain on the opening day, few meetings have been 
pleasanter or more successful than the Calne Meeting of 1910- 
Moreover, the unprecedented balance of £36 10s. has been handed 
over by the Local Secretaries after paying the expenses of the 
Meeting ; a most welcome addition to the Society’s resources. 


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MARLBOROUGH CHANTRIES AND THE SUPPLY OF 
CLERGY IN OLDEN DAYS. 


By the Rev. Cur. WorpsworRTH. 


Part 1.—WILTSHIRE CHANTRIES. 


Ir is with great satisfaction that we hail the announcement 
made in the current number (part xx.) of the Canterbury and York 
Society’s publications, containing a second instalment of Abp. 
Matt. Parker’s Registrwm, that the Council of the same society 
“has in hand the transcription of the Registers of Simon of Ghent, 
Bishop of Salisbury.” The transcript is being made, I understand, 
by the Rev. E. R. Nevill, B.A., who has done editorial work for 
the Marriage Registers of portions of the diocese of Salisbury, and 
has since June, 1907, given us in the Wilts Notes and Queries 
several instalments of the very remarkable “ Chrysom Book of St. 
Thomas, New Sarum (1569—92),” where he is assistant curate. 
He has in his antiquarian research an ideal coadjutor in Mr. A. R. 
Malden, M.A., F.S.A., Librarian, ens Clerk, and Registrar of 
the Diocese. 

The Register of Simon “ de Gandavo ” contains, I believe, records 
of certain vicarages “ ordained,” or established, and private oratories 
licensed in the course of his episcopate, 1297—1315. I (for one) 


- shall look forward with interest to see whether there is any account 


of CHANTRIES founded at that early date. Simon’s immediate pre- 
decessor (1291-2 to 1297), Nic. Longespée, certainly had a chantry 
in the Cathedral Church, as had his noble father, the Earl William, 
who (in 1226) was the first to be buried in the Lady Chapel, of 
which he and the Lady Ela (countess in her own right, and after- 
wards foundress and abbess of Lacock) had laid foundation stones, 
28th April 1220. Their chantry was at St. Stephen’s Altar, and 
was founded probably in 1270, (many years before Nicholas 
became bishop), when an indulgence was granted in connexion 


526 Waultshire Chantries and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


with it. The earl, his father, by his will, made at Mid-Lent, 1225, 
had left 200 mares to the new Cathedral. Whether his widow, 
Ela, made special provision herself for prayers and masses at 
Salisbury before she founded Lacock Abbey and Hinton Charter- 
house, in 1232, or whether she assigned the duty to their sons, I 
cannot tell, 

Ralph of York (de Eboraco), Chancellor of Sarum, died in this 
episcopate, 14th Jan., 1309. There were, moreover, several thir- 
teenth century worthies who were commemorated by chantries in 
the Cathedral Church. Such were :— 

cw. 1245. Herbert Bedwynde, d. 4th Sept. ; at St. Martin’s altar. 
Herbert, preb. of Bedwyn, appears as a benefactor 
at (Old) Sarum in 1179. 

1256. William de Eboraco, Bp., d. 31st Jan. His chantry 
was founded or incorporated in 1326 at the Altar 
of the Apostles. 

1257-8. Rob. de Hertford, alias Woodford Dean, & 9 Feb. ; at 
St. Andrew’s Altar. 

1262: Giles de Bridport, Bp., d. 13 Dec. ; in St. Mary Magda- 
lene’s Chapel. 


1267. Rob. de Karevill, Treasurer of Sarum, d. 2 Sept. ; 
opposite Salve Chapel, at the Altar of Relics. 

1270. Cardinal Jordan (Conti), founded the Altar of St. 
Lawrence, by bequest, as Mr. Malden has dis- 
covered. 

1286. Walter Scamel, Bp., d. 20 (or 25) Aug.; at St. 
Katherine’s Altar. 

1291. William Corner, Bp., d. 10 (or 14) May; at the Altar 


of St. Laurence, 

Others might be identified, and the list continued for later cen- 
turies from information given in the “Index to the Sarum Bead- 
Roll and Obit-Kalendar,” in my Salisbury Ceremonies and Processions 
(8vo, Camb., 1901), pp. 342—50, and from other sources. 

A CHANTRY or CHAUNTRY (late Latin Cantaria) has been defined 


‘ A diagram, showing sites of altars, faces p. 72 of Salisbury Ceremonies. 
Cf. p. 214, Lbid. 


CSS eS” . 


By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 527 


by my old friend, the late Canon William Cooke, of Chester, in his 
account of the College or Chantry of Denston, in Suffolk, printed 
posthumously in 1898 by Murray, as “an endowment for the per- 
petual provision of ecclesiastics to chant masses and offer prayers 
for the founder and for those whom he might name.” Sometimes. 
the foundation took effect while the founder and certain. of his 
friends were still in the land of the living, suitable prayers for their 
present welfare being specifically named, with a provision that after 
their respective decease the obits, or anniversaries of departure, 
should be cbserved, and corresponding devotions offered for them 
and for all Christian souls, so many times a year, or so many times. 
each week.t In many Churches these endowments were provided 
either by a stipend secured for a term of years, or in the case of 
chantries “in perpetuity’ by means of a gift under royal licence 
for granting lands in mortmain. In Churches where there were 
several altars, such masses and prayers were usually said at, or 
before, a specific altar in particular, either at the convenience of 
the clergy, or with regard had to the dedication title of the altar 
and the wishes of the deceased person or his friends. Sometimes, 
however, miss currentes, as they were called, were shifted from 
one altar to another. (See Salisbury Ceremonies, pp. 224-8.) After 
the beginning of the fifteenth century very few religious houses. 
were founded” (says H. L. Cutts, Dict. of the Church of England, 
s. v. “Chantry ”), “but, instead, devotional munificence began to 
flow in the direction of the founding of chantries” and hospitals. 
or almshouses. These were less expensive than monasteries, and, 
as Mr. W. Page has observed when speaking of those in Yorkshire,. 
more suitable to the rising middle classes. Wealthy founders, then, 
provided for the enclosure of their own (or their friends’) tomb,. 
with an altar near it, in a chantry-chapel screened off in a side 
aisle or transept, or in some space in the nave adjacent to a large 

1 Rob. Warmwell, citizen of New Sarum, by his will made 20th April, 
1447, desired his executors to cause 3500 masses to be celebrated for his soul 
as soon as possible after his decease, and to pay 8 marcs sterling annually 
for ten years to a chaplain to celebrate in the Chapel of Holy Trinity in 


the Church of St. Thomas, at Salisbury, for the souls of himself and six of 
his friends named and all Christian souls. TZvropenell Cartulary, 1., 285—8. 


528 Wiltshire Chantries and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


column of the Church. This enclosing was ordinarily effected by 
erecting a screen or screens of stone or wood. Sometimes the 
space enclosed for altar and tomb was under an arch in the nave, 
accessible on all sides, and it took the form of a small chamber of 
tabernacle-work,such as is noticeable at Warminster, Winchester, 
and other great Churches.1 Occasionally grating of iron constituted 
the structure, as is the case of the chantry of Walter, Lord Hunger- 
ford, a Chapel of the Annunciation, founded for two chaplains in 
1449 in the north-east of the nave at Salisbury Cathedral, “ within 
the second arch from the belfry on the north part of the body of 
the Church westward,” but which now stands, where Wyatt placed 
it for the Earl of Radnor in 1778-9, southward of the high altar, 
to correspond with Bishop Edimund Audley’s chantry chapel of the 
Assumption, founded in 1520, to the north of the high altar, where 
it still remains. Now and then a chantry chapel was built upon 
a site exterior to the older plan of the Church. Such was Robert 
Lord Hungerford’s chantry with the dedication-title of “our Lord 
Jesu Christ and His Most Blessed Mother, Mary,” which, from 
1471 till its removal by Wyatt in 1789, was attached to the 
north-east angle of the Lady Chapel at Salisbury. It contained 
a curious mural painting of “Death and the Gallant.” In like 
manner the chantry of Richard Beauchamp (Bishop of Salisbury, 
1450—1482) and his parents was founded in 1481, outside the 
original structure, in the angle north-east from the Lady Chapel. 
It was removed in 1789. 

Sometimes where there was a community of two or more 
chaplains they lived together in a sort of clergy house. Thus the 
two chaplains founded by Margaret Lady Hungerford and Botreux 
in 1472 were to live together in “Robert, Lord Hungerford’s 
Chantry-House ”’ in the Close at Salisbury. 

I have given a brief summary of the ordinances by which they 
were governed in Salisbury Ceremonies and Processions, p. 285. 
“* Colleges’ were like large chantries at} which three or more 

‘Mr. Ponting reminds us that at Edington there is a canopied tomb, 


having a vaulted ceiling, and, at the foot of the tomb, a recess where the 
priest probably stood. 


secular priests lived in common,” says Mr. Page (Surtees Soc., xci., 
iy 1X.). 

_ From the time of King Edward I. (and, it is said, even in the 
reign of King John) Kings of England had frequently seized, for 


By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 529 


a longer or shorter period, the property of Alien Priories which 
~ Normans had granted to religious houses across the sea. It seemed 
only just, when England was at war with France, that revenues 
sbould not be sent into France, nor, ¢g., at Ogbourne, monks 
supported, who were necessarily in communication with Bec, or 
some other great house across the Channel, and who might be 
tempted to act as spies. There were alien priories, also, at Ave- 
bury, Charlton, Clatford, Corsham, Stratton St. Margaret’s, and 
“Upavon. Amesbury, at one time (cir. 1180), was subject to 


Fontevrault. 

The step of bringing the alien priories to an end by finally con- 
fiscating their possessions was taken by King Henry V. in 1414, 
and King Henry VI. carried out his father’s design by applying a 
great part of the property to founding Eton College and King’s 
College, Cambridge. Fotheringay had already been endowed by 
King Henry V., and William of Wykeham had been permitted by 
King Richard II. to purchase in 1389—94 and acquire and hold in 
hortmain, lands in England from three alien monasteries in France,” 
ind from the Hospital of Mont St. Bernard, in Savoy. The monks, 
hose tenure was already obviously precarious, made good bargains 
from the beneficent Founder of the two St. Mary Winton 
Colleges in Winchester and Oxford. ; 

- Dr. Gasquet tells us how other founders, Bishop Waynflete, 
King Henry VI., Bishop Alcock, Henry VII., and Bishop Fisher, 
“acquired monastic property for their foundations, or exercised 
authority for the suppression of religious houses, and led the way 


I'he alien Priory of Stratton St. Margaret’s, which pertained to Tiron 
Abbey, was given to King’s College, Cambridge, about 1470. 

2 With the property which Wykeham acquired from the monastery of 
‘Tiron or Turon in la Beauce (S.W. of Chartres) was included two virgates 
of land at South Marston, in Highworth, and Stanton Fitzwarren, and the 
manors of Manningford Bruce, All Cannings, and Stanton Fitzherbert. 
Annals of Winchester College, T. F. Kirby, pp. 24-5. 


VOL: XXXVI.—NO. CXIYV. 2N 


530 Marlborough Chantries and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


for Wolsey’s well-known policy of dissolving monasteries in 1525 
under powers which had been granted by the Pope and 
ratified by King Henry VIII. in the preceding year. Four 
years later, in 1529 (21 Henry VIII.) an Act was passed 
forbidding priests (either secular or regular) to receive any 
stipend for singing masses for souls.’ Six years later, in March, 
1536, the King, with the consent of Parliament, assumed power 
to deal with the possessions of every religious house of which the 
income was not above £200 a year. A Court of Augmentations 
was created by the same parliament, and on the 24th April, 1536, 
Sir T.Pope was made its treasurer and other officers were appointed. 
Lacock Abbey, with a few other houses with small income, received 
a royal grant (dated 30th Jan., 1537) to remain undissolved (for 
the time being) on payment to His Majesty of £300, a good deal 
more than one year’s income.? The respite, nevertheless, was brief, 
for the abbess and nuns surrendered to the Commissioners on 21st 
Jan., 1539. In the interim the other smaller houses were dissolved : 
among them, Maiden Bradley, Monkton Farley, Ivychurch, Kington 
St. Michael, Kingswood, in Gloster confines, Longleat, Easton 
Royal, and others, in 1535-6. Then the Friaries followed: the 
Carmelites of Marlborough priory, south of the High Street (now 
a boarding house for Marlborough College), in July, 1538; the 
Dominicans of Salisbury and Wilton, with the Franciscans of 
Salisbury, in October, the other little priory at Marlborough, of 
Gilbertine canons of the Order of Sempringham, was dispersed in 


1“ 4 supplication of the poore commons ; whereunto is added the Supply- 
cation of Beggers Compyled by Symon Fyshe Anno Mecccexxiiii.” was not 
published until late in 1528, or early in 1529. It was followed immediately 
by a noteworthy reply: “ Zhe Supplycacyon of Sowlys, made by Syr Thomas 
More, knyght, councellor to our soureign lorde the Kynge and chancellor of 
hys Duchy of Lancashire and Agaynst the supplycacyon of beggars. Cum 
privilegio. [W. Rastell: Lond., 1528 7] 


2 The Act for the Dissolution of the Lesser Monasteries (1536), 27 Hen. 
VIIL.. cap. 28, is printed among Gee and Hardy’s Documents Illustrative 
of the History of the English Church, pp. 257—68. That for the Greater 
Monasteries (1539) zbzd, pp. 181—303 Also the Act dissolving the chantries 
(1547), 1 Edw,, VI.., cap. 14, eb¢d, pp. 328—57. 


8 King Henry VIII and the English Monasteries, i.. 50—64. 


By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. O31 


January, 1539. By that time the greater (or more wealthy) 
monastic houses were beginning to be suppressed. Bradenstoke 
fell in the same month of January (after the Gilbertines and before 
Lacock Abbey). Wilton Abbey, Edington (Bonhommes), and 
Malmesbury Abbey fell within the year. The site of Stanley Abbey 
had been granted to Sir E. Bainton three years before. Hospitals 
and chantries, served, as they were, by secular priests, continued 
{though threatened) until after the death of the old King, and 
a few of the hospitals finally were preserved, but all the chan- 


tries were suppressed. The chantries, in fact, were more than 
“threatened,” for their very existence had been rendered of 
doubtful legality by the Act of 1529, already mentioned, when it 
had been decreed that no person after the feast of Michaelmas 
then ensuing should receive any stipend or salary for singing - 
masses for the souls of the dead. As was the case in Yorkshire, so 
also in Wilts, the Act of 1529 was not strictly enforced. But the 
survey taken under the commission of 30th January, 1535, and 
made into the Exchequer, if not by the appointed day (30th May), 
at least within the twelvemonth, and known as Valor Ecclesiasticus, 
was a pretty sure sign that the chantries at least were doomed. 

An index of chantries of Wilts (which we hope our readers 
who have more local knowledge will correct and amplify) may, 
perhaps, be of some service to those interested in local history. 
“By Free Chapels” said Rev. Joseph Hunter, in 1834 (Lntrod. to 
_ “Valor. Eccl.,” p. 23)appear to have been understood those chapels 
which had been founded within parishes by the devotion of parish- 
jioners living usually remote from their Parish Church, and which 
had no endowment but what was the gift of the founders or other 
_ benefactors.” _ “ Free Chapels were exempt from episcopal juris- 
diction, and were at first the King’s private property.” W. Page, 
Surtees Society, Xci., p. 1X. 

In his preface to Yorkshire Chantry Surveys, 1., pp. viil., ix., 
(Surtees Soc., vol. xci., 1892), Mr. W. Page says that the Hospitals, 
“although returned on the certificates of both Hen. VIII. and 
Edw. VI., came only within the terms of the statute of 37 Hen. 
VIIL. [1545] for dissolving chantries, the statute of 1. Edward VI. 

2N 2 


32 Wilts Chantries, Obits, &c., in olden days. 


Ou 


[1547] does not apparently include them . . . . Many re- 
main to this day, and are now generally used as almshouses, but 
the funds of a few of them have been applied to educational 
purposes.” Miss Rotha M. Clay includes twenty-six “ Hospitals,” 
as belonging to this county, among “ The Medieval Hospitals of 
England,” pp. 328—9 (Metbuen’s “ Antiquary’s Books,” 1909). 


Wits CHANTRY CERTIFICATES, &C. 


References :— : 

56.—Parchment Roll (Record Office), under act of 37 Hen. VIII., 1545-6. 
See Wilts Arch. Mag., xii., pp. 370—77. 

57.—Parchment Roll (R.O.), not dated. 

58,—Chantry Certificate (R.O.), under Commission appointed 14th Feb., 
2 Edward VI., 1548. W. A. Mag., xil., 377—83. 

59.—Paper Roll (R.O.), temp. Hen. VIII., not dated. 

Chf—Furniture of thirty-seven chantries sold to T. Chafyn, of Mere 

15th June, 1548. W. A. Mag. xxii., 319—29. 

514.—Miscell. Books, vol., 514. (R.O.), Augmentation Office. A Cer- 
tificate of Church goods received to the King’s use, 7 Edw, VL, 
and then remaining in the Churches and Chapels in Wilts, A.D. 
1553. U.s., xii., 363—370. 

*__One or more entries in“ W. J.”, 7.e., Sir T. Phillipps’, Jnstetutiones 
Wilton, (1822—5). 

x.—A paper by Canon J. E. Jackson on Ancient Chapels, &c. in Wilts 
(1867). W. A. Mag. x., pp. 258—822. 

xii—A paper by Mackenzie E. C. Walcott, including extracts from 
“Mise. 514,” &e., on Inventories of Church Goods (1870), xii., 
pp. 354—383. 

O.M.H.—Mediaval Hospitals of England, by Rotha Mary Clay (‘‘ The 
Antiquary’s Books,” Methuen, 1909). 

The Arabic numerals, 56—59 (as already explained) ordinarily indicate, in 
our list, a Chantry Certificate. In all references where not otherwise 
specified, the Roman numerals (e.g., “X.,” “xii.”) usually refer to — 
volumes of this Wilts Magazine. ' 

Abington’s Court, see “ Cricklade.” 

““Abury, Backhampton Free Chapel, 58 n. 80. Beckhampton Chapel, W.J. 
4,10, 12, bis. 45, 68, 70, 87, 123, 135, 156, 179, 202, 211. 

Accleton, 7.e., Hackleston, see “ Wittleton.” 

Alborne, or Aldbourne. Our Lady’s Gild, 58 n. 56. 
¥ Fraternity. Chf.35. Cf. Wilts Arch. Mag. x. 254. The site of 

the old gild-hall is now occupied by High Town Farm. j 

Allington in Chippenham, two pastures. Horton’s Chantry in Bradford, 
58 n. 43; 59n. 16. x. 256. 

All Cannings, Chapel of St. Anne, x. 255. 

“Alton (Priors). The Free Chapel, 56 n. 39; 58 n. 58; 59 n. 51; Chf 15. 
x. 255. WT. 212; ii. 21, 24. 

Alvediston or Aston. x. 256. 


{ By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 533 


| 
Asherton) A Free Chapelin Barwike (Berwick St. James), 56 n. 43; 58 n. 
_Asserton {'75; 59 n. 56. x. 257. 


(Ashleigh, near Bradford, Chapel. x. 257. 
Assheton, Steeple. Land there, Greenfield’s Chauntry, in North Bradley, 
58 n. 23. 
Avebury. Land. A Lamp, 58n.116. cf. x. 257. 4 
“Aven, or Avon, Free Chapel. x. 257. WZ. 28, 45, 49, 68, 132, 133, 143, 
. 146, 186, 187. 
*Axford. \x. 258. WT. 33, 182. 
{*Backhampton, see “ Abury.” 
(Bakington. A Free Chapel, 56 n. 38; 59n. 50. x. 258. 
Barwike (St. James), see “ Asserton,” “ Berwick.” 
Baycliffe, see “ Maiden. Bradley.” 
Bedwin, Hosp. of St. John Bapt.; C.W.H. 
Bedwin, Little. The Free Chapel of Cheesbury, 58, n. 66. 
Bedwin, East. Land. A Light, 58 n. 124; cf. x. 258-9. 
Benyton. Lands. Chauntry in Fisherton Anger, 58 n. 42. : 
Berlegh, or Barlegh Chapel (Bradford Hundred). x. 260. cf. Wraxhall 
(South). 
Berwick St. James. Land. A Lamp. 58 n. 18, see “ Asherton.” 
*Beversbrook Chapel (near Calne). x. 260. WZ. 2. 
Biddeston, see “‘ Byddesden.” 
Binknoll (Bythnol, or “ Bynoll”) Chapel, x. 261. 
Birdlime, see “ Burdlime.” 
Birport, see “ Malmesbury.” 
Blacklond. Land. A Lamp, 58 n. 106. 
Boulham, 56 n. 33. 
radfield in Hullavington, see Aubrey-Jackson. 
Bowden, near Lacock. Chapel of SS. Mary and John Baptist, A.D. 1306. 
See Wilts N. and Q., v. 283. 
Box, A Tenement and Lands. Horton’s Chauntry in Bradford, 58 n. 43. 
*Boyton Chantry, or Presbytery. WJ. 23, 41, 43 ; see also “Corton.” 
Bradford-on-Avon. St. Margaret’s Leper Hosp., founded 1235; patron, 
Shaftesbury Abbey. C.M.H., Wilts Arch. Mayg., v. 36. 
— St. Katherine’s Leper Hosp. C.U.H.; Wilts Mag., xx., 316. 
Bradford Tenements. A chauntry,56n.16;58n. 43. Horton’s Chauntre, 
| Off. 25; A Chantry at Trowbridge, 58 n. 45; 59n.16. Reg. Halle’s 
_ Chantry. x. 262, 
‘Bradley, North, Greenfield’s (7.e., Greynviles) Chantry, 58 n. 23; Chf. 18. 
me xX. 260. 
Bradley, Maiden. A Chauntry, 59 n. 25; 58n.24, The Free Chapel of 
Baycliffe, 58 n. 63; 59 n. 27. 
/— St. Matthew’s Fair. 
_— Leper Hosp. of St. Mary [and St. Matthew] or Lazarus, founded 
_ ¢. 1190 by Manser and Margery Bisset. C.M.H. 
Bratton. Land. A Lamp. 58 n. 122. 
*Bromeham (Bromham). A Chauntry of B.V.M. and St. Nicholas (Ric. 
Beauchamp, Ld. St. Amand’s.) 59n.35. x. 262-3. Dissolved without 
licence, xii., 377. At St. Nicholas’ Altar; WZ. 185, 186, 192, 196, 206. 


534 Chantries, Obits, &c., in olden days. 


Broughton. Lands. A Chauntry at Trowbridge, 58 n. 45. An obit in 
Broughton, 58 n. 96. 

Bull-bridge, St. Peter’s. Chantry of Tho. le Porter, vicar. x. 263. Out of 
St. John’s Priory, Wilton. 

Bullerford. A Rent. Goodmanston’s Chauntry in St. Thomas’s Church, 
Salisbury, 58 n. 14. 

Burbage. Seymour Chapel in N. aisle. x. 263-4. 

Burdlime Chapel, see “ Idmerston.” 

Burdon’s Ball. Annexed to South Newton. x. 264. 

Burgelon, see “ Idmerston.” 

Burnevale Chapel (Malmesbury). x. 293. 

Burton Hill Chapel (2b2d). x. 293. 

Bushton Chapel in Clyffe Pypard. x. 264. 

Byddesden, with Slaughterford. 56, n. 84. (Biddeston.) 

Calleway’s, see “ Cayleway’s” Titherington. 

Calne; St. Loo’s Chauntry in Mary Magdalen’siChurch, 56 n. 19; 58 n. 31, 
Chf. 23. x. 264. 

St. Loo’s Chauntry in the Church of the Holy Virgin, 56 n. 20; 

58 n. 32;59n.19. Chf. 24. x. 264. WT. 206. 

Priory or Free Chapel of St. John [and St. Anthony] founded in 
1202 by Lord Zouche. C.M.H. 58n. 30; 59n.7. x. 265. 

— Land. A Lamp in Calne, 58 n. 105. 

*Cambridge in Rodbourne Cheney. St. Katherine’s Chantry, WZ. 
131. 

Cannings, Bishops. A Tenement. Coventry’s Chauntry in the Devises, 58: 
n. 40. 

— Rents, St. John’s Chapelin . . . 58n. 73. 

Carne, St. John’s Hosp. 56 n. 7, see Calne. 

*Cayleways Chantry (Titherington), see Titherington Kellaways. x. 312- 
WT. 5, 11, bts. 31 and 20 others in index, xxviii., 215, 

Chadenwyche, see “ Mere.” x. 297. 

Chalfield. A Free Chapell, 56 n. 142; 58 n. 83; 59 n. 55. — cf. Inquis- 
ad quod damnum, 1348, cited in Summary to Zropenell Cartulary, i. 
p. xv. 

Chapel Knap, St. John Baptist, in Corsham. x. 265-6. 

Chapel Playster, in Box, x. 266. 

Charlton St. Peter’s, W. Caucey (Chaucey). x. 267. 

Cheesbury. A Free Chapel, 56 n. 34; 58, n. 66; 59 ne46. 

*Cheverel. St. Mary’s Chauntry in Little Cheverell. x. 267. WHT. 1, 4, 
8, 17, 28, 33, 62, 93, 103, 105, 106, 114, 146, 151. 

*Chilton. Land. A Light, 58 n.125. W.de Stapleton’s Chauntry (1335) 
in Chilton Foliot. x. 267. WZ. 31 and zndew, xxviii., 216. 

Chippenham. Our Lady’s Chauntry (of Walter Ld. Hungerford, K.G., 
1442), 56n.21; 58n.27; 59n.16. CAf 29. x. 269. WHT. 150, 177, 
196, 212. 

* ——— Chantry of St. Andrew. 

* Chantry of St. John (Baptist). 56 n. 22; 58 n. 28; 59n.20. Chf- 
28. Dissolved without licence, xii. 37. x. 269. In gift of Monckton 
Farley Priory, WJ. (20 entries). 


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By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 535 


Chippenham. St. Katherine’s Guild or Fraternity. 58 n. 29; 59 n. 38. 
Chf. 26. x. 269. 

— A Pasture. Horton’s Chauntry in Bradford. 58 n. 43. 
— Hospital of St. Lawrence, Patent, 1338. C.M.H. 

Chirton. Land. A Lamp. 58 n. 98. 

Chisbury, Great Bedwyn. x. 268. See “ Bedwyn,” “ Cheesebury.” 

Chisenbury in Enford Chapel. x. 268. Britton speaks of a “ Priory ” here 
Descrip. Topog. (1814), p. 30. 

Chitterne Chantry. x. 269. 

Chittoe Chapel. x. 269. 

Chute. A Chauntry, 58 n. 25;59n.34. x.269. Dissolved without licence, 
xil. 377. An extra-parochial district in Chute Forest. (A private 
chapel consecrated in the house of J. Collins, Esq., by Bp. Seth Ward, 
25th Sept., 1673. Walts V. and Q., iii., 474 ; iv., 44.) 

Clarendon Palace, Chapel Royal. x. 270. 

Codford hermit’s Chapel. x. 271. 

Collerne. Lands. A Lamp. 58 n. 101. 

Combe Chapel in Enford. x. 271. 

Corsham, see ‘‘ Cossham.” 

Corsley, Kingston Court Chapel. x. 273. 

*Corton, or Cortington, in Boyton, Chapel of St. Modwen. Founded by 
the Drewys family before 1291. x.273—4. Wilts NV. and Q., iv. 34—37. 
WI. 6 bis, 14, 19, 31. 

Corton, or Corston, in Hilmerton. A Free Chapel. 56 n. 35; 58 n. 79. 
x. 274. Wilts NV. and Q.,1., 84; Hist. MSS. Com. Report, iv. 

— lLandsin. Forward’s Chauntry in Mere. 58 n. 21; 59 n. 47. 

Cossham (or Corsham) Stipendary Priest. 58 n. 44. Our Lady’s Priest. 
Lands. “Feoffee Lands.” x. 272—3. cf. Introd. to Tropenell 
Cartulary, p- xv., (s.a. 1437—8). 

— Almshouse Chapel founded by Margaret, Lady Hungerford (d. 
1672) x. 273. 
— See “Chapel Knap.” 

Jowfield Levers, (Cowsfield Loveraz, or Loveries “ Covesfield,” 1306). The 
Tyth of corn in certein lands. The Free Chapel of Burn Court (or 
Barn Court), Whiteparish. 58n.59. x. 318. 

Cowfield Sturmy. The Tyth corn and hay of sundry Lands. Testwood 
(Free) Chapel in Whit(e)parish. 58 n. 60; x.318—19. Called appar- 
ently Cowsfield Spilman. oe. cit. 

Cricklade. The manor called Abingdon’s Court. One acre and the ad- 
yowson of the Church. Hungerford’s Chauntry in Salisbury Cathedral. 
58n.7: 59n.9. (Spelt “ Crokelade ”). 

* —— Hospital of St.John Bapt. 56n.9. x. 27. Founded by Guarin, 
1221. Patron, the Bishop. C.M.H. W.J. 19, 36, and 7 others in 
index, XXVill., 218. 

Cumberwell Chapel, Bradford-on-Avon. 274—5. 

Dauntsey cum Capella Westend. x. 275. 

Dean, West. A Rent. A Lamp. 59 n. 92. 

* ——_ Chantry of St. Mary. W-T. 51, 57, and 6 others. 

Despenser’s Chapel, by papal licence, 1256. Perhaps at Fasterne. x. 275, 


536 Chantries, Obits, ke., in olden days. 


Deverell (Kingston) Chapel of St. Andrew. x. 275. 

Devizes. Church of St. John the Baptist. Richard Cardmaker, 56 n. 23% 
value £6 3s. 4d. and John Cardmaker, value £3 3s. 4d. x. 275—276. - 
A chauntry in perpetuity endowed with houses in the parish, given to 
Mayor and brethren to find a Priest to celebrate at St. Leonard’s 
Altar, temp. Ric. II. See Mr. E. Kite’s Report to Devizes Council, 
1909.1 R. Cardmaker’s Chauntry is described as being within the 
Chapel of St. John Bapt. in the parish of St. Mary. x. 276. 

The whole of the Town Ditch was given to provide a chaplain to 
pray for the Souls of all the departed, in St. John’s Church. Patent 2 
Jac. [., 2 April, 1610. E. Kite, w.s. 

J. Fawkener (c. 1430) gave a house in East Street in perpetual alms 
to celebrate for his soul and that of Edith his wife. Pat. z, Jac. I., 
1610. (E. Kite, Report, 1909). 

(Donor unknown). Two little closes of pasture, 14 acres, in the 
Green Ward of Marlborough. (EK. Kite, 1909.) 

— The Free Chapel of St. John the Baptist im the Borough of Devizes. 
58 n. 73 (A.D. 1548). 59, Nos. 22—25; and 54. Apparently described as 
“ St. John the Baptist’s Chapel in St. Mary’s Devizes, for one chaplain,” 
rent (cir. 1547) in Mayor’s hands 538s. 2d. ; 56 n. 44. 

*— Hospital of St. John Bapt. in Devizes. The King granted the 
lepers in Devizes a fair on St. Denys’ Eve and Feast, in A.D. 1207. 

Close Roll 9 John, m. 6. Lands in Devizes, Roundway, Rowde, 
and Stert. (E. Kite.) In patronage of the Town. C.M.H. 

W.T. 12, 18, “ prioratus, hospitalis”; W-.I. 11, 191, “ hospitalis S. 
Jo. Baptiste”; W.I. 158, “cantaria hospitalis. 

— Church of B. V. Mary. 56n. 23cf. 58 n. 40 (2). John Coventre the 
Elder (Mayor, 1398 and 1414). At the Altar of our Lady at the East 
end of the South Aisle: endowment 11 tenements and gardens mostly 
in this parish and 34 acres in Wick Field (E. Kite, 1909) for 1 chaplain, 
salary paid, £8 2s, 2d.; spent on repairs of tenements in Parish of St. 
John, £6 8s. 2d. 56 n. 23 b. ; 

J. Coventre, the younger, Mayor 1436, endowment 32 houses and 
tenements in borough and 32 acres of land in West Field, Wick Field, 
Little Swybathe Gn Roundway Park) and Parklands. E. Kite, 1909. — 
For 1 chaplain Salary £9 10s. 2d. 56 n. 23a. W. Coventre, 16 houses — 
and cottages to provide a priest’s salary £6 6s. 6d. cire. 1546—7. 56. 
n. 23 c. Also to sustain 4almswomen. E. Kite, 1909. 

N.B. Almshouse at North Entrance of St. John Bapt. Churchyard 


1 For Mr. Kite’s earlier notes on Devizes Churches and Chantries see 
vol. ii., 213, e¢ passim. Canon Jackson observed in 1867 (x., 276) that verbal 
error in the old documents may be the cause of some difficulty and doubts 
with which the task of identification of the chantries is beset. When the 
chantries were dissolved there appear to have been three priests besides one 
Ro. Sheriff, perhaps a chantry clerk. The priests, as Mr. Kite shows, were 
T. Hancock, of J. Cardmaker’s Chantry; Robert Plade (Peade) of Free 
Chapel St. John Bapt., and Philip Tyler, Curate of St. John’s. 


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founded by another member of the Coventre family ezrc. 1450 (E. Kite, 
1909). 

Half-an-acre in Parklands of Devizes “late of the chantry of St. 
[2 S'.] John de Coventrie in the Devizes.” Pat. 1610. 

*Devizes. St. James and St. Denys’ Leper Hospital, South Broom, A.D. 
1207. C.M.H. W.I. 12, 18, 31, 192.—Its Chantry, W.I. 158. 

— Richard Gobett (cir. 1388) gave, as endowment, Isabels Mead and 
Croft in Rowde Parish, for obit, with dole of bread. 

—— W. Smyth and his son, T, Smyth, gave a tenement in Devizes and 
one in South Broom, ci. 1436—1460, for an obit., and for the Sepul- 
chre and font tapers in St. Mary’s. 

— J. Fielde, cir. 1467, gave tenement and garden in St. Mary’s Parish 
to the procurators of the Altar of St. Catherine, to maintain a light and 
help a priest to say mass for Souls. 

—— Sir T. Newman priest, and Robt. Paynter provided doles of bread 
on Good Friday and Feast of All Hallows. (HK. Kite, 1909.) 

Dinton. Lands. A Lamp. 58 n. 94. 

Downton. Burnell’s Chauntry. 56 n. 24; 58n. 26; 59n. 26. x. 276. 
Dunley Chapel on the Foss Way. x. 277. 

Easton Piers or Percy Chapel. x. 277. 


_ Easton Royal Hospital served by Maturins (Trinitarians), founded by 


Stephen, the Archdeacon, in 1246. C.M@.H. Of. Marlborough, Trinity 
Hospital, WT. 40, 51. 

Eleombe, in Wroughton. Chantry Chapel of St. Mary. Patrons Lords 
Level (and Holand). x. 278—9. 


Enford., Westley’s Chauntry. 56n.24;58n.26;59n.26. OAf.36. x. 279. 


Erlstoke. Land. A Lamp. 58 n. 123. 
Estcott. The Free Chapel in Urchfont. 56 n. 29; 58 n. 64; 59n. 41. 
Chf. 22. x. 279. 

*EHwelme (or Ewen, in Kemble) Chapel. x. 279—80. WT. m 24. 

Ewridge. Image of St. Leonard. x. 280. 

Fasterne (Free) Chapel in Wootton Bassett, mentioned in 1431. x. 280. 
Also granted in 1266 to Sir Philip Bassett. Anc. Deeds, A. 4868. 

Fifield. Land. A Lamp. 58 n. 127. 

Chapel. WZ. 223; ii., 28, 68, 78, 86, 92. 


By, 
bd 


~Pisherton Anger (Aucher). A chauntry (in St. Clement’s Church : founded 


by Stephen le Criour and Matilda his wife in 1324). 56n.12; 58 n. 
42; 59 n. 12; x. 280. A hermit attached in 1418. x. 281. -WZ. 22, 
42, 51 and 20 other entries in index; xxvili., 220. 

Fisherton Delamere. The Delamere Chantry. x. 281. 

Fittleton. A Free Chapel. 58n.65. x. 281. 

Fovant Chantry Chapel. x. 281. 


'Fritelton. The Free Chapel of Accleton. 56n.30. (See “ Fittleton.”) 


Fuggleston, Hospital Chapel of St. Giles [and St Antony], near Wilton. 
x. 282—3. Leper Hospital, founded by R. Adela, cir. 1135. C.M.H. 
*Gore Chapel Chantry St. John’s. x. 283. Near W. Lavington. W.T. 41. 


~ Grafton (Hast), St. Nicholas’ Chapel. vi., 271. x. 259. 


*Hackleston. A barn, lands, and the Tyth(e) corn and wool. Fittleton 
Chapel. 58 n. 65. Porcio decimarum de Hakeneston, see WI. 21 
(three entries), and index, xxviii. 221. (Spelt “ Accleton in Frittleton,”) 


538 Chantries, Obits, &e., in olden days. 


Hannington Rectory. The College of the New Work in Leicester. 31 
n. 78. 

— land. A Light. 58n. 114. 

Hatch Chapel, in Tisbury. x. 825. Keymer’s Chantry, Sarum, had 
endowment here. 

Haywood, see “ Westbury.” 

*Heytesbury. St. John’s [or St. Katharine’s] Hospital. 56 n. 8; 58 n. 88; 
59 n. 8, x. 286. Founded by Walter Lord Hungerford, cir. 1449. 
C.M.H. 

— William Mountes’ two chantries (of St. Mary, and St. Katherine). 

— Lucy Clyfton’s Chantry, cir. 1300, at St. Mary’s altar: came into 
possession of the Hungerfords cir. 1400. Walter, Lord Hungerford, 
united with it the chantries of Upton Scudamore, Calne, and Corton 
Free Chapel. x. 285. See, however, his will (1442) in the 7’ropenell 
Cartulary, ii., 265—6. 

Heywood. A chantry in Heywood occurs in 1333. x. 286. see also 
“Westbury.” 

*Highway in Bremhill. W.7.281;ii1.41. — 

Highworth. A chauntry (of St. iNacholas. founded by W. Ingram). 56 
n. 26; 58n. 34,131. Dissolved without licence, xii. 377. 

== Hemel An obit. 58 n.110; 59n.37. There wasa chantry house. 
x. 286—7. 

Hill Deverill. Chantry of Robert le Bor, founded by Robert le Bor in 1325 
for four chaplains. x. 287. 

*Hillmarton. 56n, 35. Wydecombe Chantry. W-.JZ. 27, 34, 35. 

Hindon Free Chapel, see “ Bishop’s Knolle” (East Knoyle). x. 287. 

Honington. A Rent. Hungerford Chauntry in Salisbury Cathedral. 58 
n.6; 59n 1. 

— A Rent. Godmanston’s Chauntry in St. Thomas’s Church, Salis- 
bury. 58n. 14, (See also Dorset Roll 16 No. 102). 

Horningsham (Little) Chapel in Maiden Bradley. x. 287. 

Hullavington. A tenement and close, Horton’s Chauntry in EES. 
58 n. 43. x. 261. 

— Corton Chapel. 58 n. 79. 

Hytesbury, see ‘‘ Heytesbury.” 

*Tdmerstone (Idmiston), Burdlime Chapel,a chantry (dedication St. Nicholas) 
in Porton Chapel. Probably founded by Lucia Burgelon, cir. 1323. 
“Never charged with tenths.” 56 n. 33; 58n. 74; 59n. 45. x. 264. 
Spelt “ Boulham,” “ Burglen,” “Birdlyme,” &e. (See ‘**Porton.”) 

Immer. The manor, &c. Hungerford’s Chauntry in Salisbury Cathedral, 
58n.6. W.I. 10, 21, 45, &e., index, xxviii. 

Inglesham. The Manor. The College of the New Work in Leicester. 
31 n. 73. 

Kelloways, see ‘‘ Titherington.” 

Kennet (East). Land. A Lamp. 58 n. 114. 

Keyyll. Lands. Greenfield’s Chauntry in North Bradley. 58 n. 23. 

— Horton’s Chauntry in Bradford. 58 n. 48. 
Kingston Deverell, see “ Deverell.” 
Kington Langley, in Kington St. Michael. Chapel of St. Peter. x. 288. 


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*Knighton in Broadchalk. Chantry Chapel of All Saints founded for the 
welfare of J. Alwyne, of Knighton, in 1322. x. 288. WI. 19, 32, bvs., 
&e., endex, xxviii. 

Knowl Chapel in Bedwyn. x, 259. 

Knoyle. Lands. Forward’s Chantry in Mere. 58 n. 21. 

Knoyle (Bishops, or East). Hindon Chapel. 58 n. 71. x. 187. 

*Lackham Manor Chapel in Lacock. 11308. Licensed, 1346, for J. de 
Peryton (married Bluet). x. 288. A “Lamp of St. Mary,’ id. W-I. 
48, 50, 98. . 

Lacock. Lands. An obit. 58n. 100. See also “ Lackham.” 

Lake (Lacha) Chapel in Wilsford, near Amesbury. Zemp. Will. I. x. 289. 
*Langford Parva (ai. Angus) Chantry, endowed by J. of Langford for his 
soul and that of his wife Agnes, cer. 1325. x. 290. W-.I. 148, 181. 

Langley, see “ Kington Langley.” 

Laverstock. Chantry of Sir Hugh (and Joan) Cheney, 1285. x. 290. 

Lavington West (or Bishops). The Auncell or Beckett of Littleton Chapel. 
x. 291. Land. A Lamp. 58 n. 128. , 

*Lavington, East (Lavington Forum, or Market, Staple, or Chipping). A 
chauntry. 59 n. 32. Founded, probably by Rob. Delamere, Kut., 
1349. A chapel here of SS. Mary, Katherine, and Margaret. x. 290. 
Chantry dissolved without licence, 56 n. 11, xii. 377. WT. 47, 638, &c., 
XXvVili, 223. 

Lidiard Millicent. Jiand. An obit. 59 n. 111. 

lidyard Treygoze. Land. A Lamp. 58 n. 109. 

*Littlecote Chapel in Chilton Foliot. Mentioned in 1344, 1528. x. 291—2. 
W.T. 89, bis. 

Ludgershall. A chauntry. 58 n. ly. 

Maiden Bradley. -A chapel for leprous women, founded by Manserus Bisset- 
Subsequently the priory there. A chantry of Husee, of Holbrook, co. 
Somerset, founded therein. x. 292—3. 

Malmesbury: St. Mary’s Chauntry in Birport, for one chaplain. 56 n. 45 ; 
68 n. 35; 59n.29. Parish of St. Paul. x, 294. 

— A chauntry [or vicarage] in Westport, served by a stipendary 
chaplain. 56 n. 46; 58 n. 36; 59n.30. CAf. 37, pans or vessels for 
brewing. x. 294. (Malmesbury Chapels of our Lady in Burnevale, 
St. M. Magdalene’s Leper Hospital (before 1222), Burton Hill, St. 
John’s (Hospital), near the bridge, St. Antony’s founded 1245; a 
leper house, Leland St. John Baptist. C.W.H. Wilts Mag., xxix. 
122. St. Michael’s, Whitchurch Chapel of St. James, St. Helen’s, &c. 
x. 293.) 

Manton. Land. A chauntry in Marlborough. 58 n. 53. 

Manyngford Bounds (Manningford Bohun). See “ Okesey.” 

Marden. Land. A Lamp, 58 n. 97. 

Marlborough. Jesus Service in St. Peter’s Church, 58 nos. 47—52. Chf. 
34. See also the latter part of this Paper. 

— A Stipendiary in the same, 59 n. 10. “ Our Lady’s Service.” Chf.34. 
St. John’s Bapt. Hospital, 56-n. 10; 58 n. 54. Founded by 
Levenoth, 1215, in patronage of the town. C.M.H. WI. 18, 15, 46, 
106, 148, 153, 181, 184, 189. 


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x. 


540 Chantries, Obits, &c., in olden days. 


*Marlborough. St. Catherine’s Chauntry (in St. Peter’s Church). 56 n. 23 ; 
58 n. 53. Dissolved without licence, xii. 377. Called Bryddes 
Chauntry. See Jnstit. Wilts, i., 167, 178, 180, 184, 190, 191,194—5. Sce 
subsequent pages, and Mr. Ponting’s paper in this present volume. 

— A Stipendiary in St. Mary’s Church, 59 n. 36 ; 58 n. 49. 

—— fFoster’s [and Pengryve’s] Chauntry in the same, 1502, 58 n. 54. 

— Rents. Obitsand Lamps, 58n.104., Wilts. Arch. Mag., xii. 382. 
See also below. 

*—— Free Chapel of St. Nicholas in the Castle, occurs in 1249—1417. 
x. 295, W.T. 10, 20, 21, 29, 30, 41, 47. 50, 55, 65, 70, 78, 78, 83, 35, 86, 
bis, 94, 1038, 166. 

Chapel in Church of St. Martin. Obit. of Ric. Croke, &e. 58 n. 
104 ; x. 295 ; xii. 386. 

— §%t. Thomas the martyr, Hospital near Marlborough, before 1246, 
in patronage of the Manor, or of the Gilbertine Priory. C.M.H. (Is 
not this Easton Royal Hospital’). W.JZ. 40, 51. 

*Marten Chapel, South Damerham. W-Z. ii. 1, 3, 15, 33, 58, 83. 
Marten, or Merton, Chapel in the Earl of Shaftesbury’s house. x. 297. 
Martin, see “ Tidpit,” Bedwin. x. 259, 312. W.L. 178. 

*Meere (Mere) Berkley’s Chauntry, 56 n. 14; 58n. 20. W-.JZ. 148. 

—— 8. Chapel, founded by J. de Bettesthorne, lord of Chadenwych, in 
Mere. 

— N. Chapel of the Annunciation of B. V. Mary, founded by J. de 
Mere, 1324, and further endowed by Stourton in 1484. 

— Forward’s Chauntry, 58 n. 21; 59 n. 47. 

—— Chapels of Chadenwyche (“Chandeswic”) and Zeals (“Seeles ”) 
St. Martin’s, in Mere. x. 297. 
Minty. Land. A Lamp. 58 n. 130. 
Monkton. Free Chapel. x. 297—8. 

More Abbeston (in Tithfield), in “ Whiteparish.” See Witparish. 

*Norrege. See “ Warminster.” W.T, 12, 91, &e., index, xxviil. 226. 

Norton Bavent, Chapel in the Church, founded ez. 1460 by J. Benett. x. 
298. 

Oaksey Chapel, near Malmesbury. x. 298—9. 

Ockborne (Ogbourne St. Andrew). Lands, for “ Bryddes ” Chauntry of St. 
Katherine, in Marlborough. 58 n. 53. xii. 375. 

— St. Leonard’s Chapel, Temple Rockley. x. 299. 

Ogborne St. George. Beck’s, or Beak’s, Chantry (Holy Trinity Chapel), 
58n.55; 59n.17. See below. 

Okesey. A Free Chapel (in Manningford Bohun). 56 n. 40; 58 n, 82; 59 
n. 52, 

Orcheston St. Mary. Land. A Light. 58 n. 119. 

Paveshou ecclesia in Corsham Manor. x. 299. 

Pirton. Land. A Lamp. 58 n. 113. 

Polesholt, see ‘‘ Poulshot.” 

*Porton, see Rurgelon. W.Z. 10, 21, k&e., index, xxviii. 227. 

Potterne, Chapel of the Bishop’s Manor. x. 299. 

Poulshot, ‘ Polesholt.”. One Rood of Meadow. St. John’s Chapel ye 
Devizes. 58 n. 73. 


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Poulton, or Pulton (Cricklade Hundred). Chantry at the altar of St. Mary. 
x. 300. : 
Ramsbury, Wotton and York’s Chantry. 56 n. 14. 
— Chauntry. 58n.103. Dissolved without licence, xii., 377. 
Peeand. A Lamp. 59n. 33, x. 301. 
Rockley, St. Leonard’s Chapel, see Ogbourne St. Andrew. 
Rowd. Rents. St. John’s Chapel in ye Devizes. 58 n. 73. 
Rudlow Manor House Chapel in Box. x. 303. 
Sarum Vetus. Chapels of Our Lady and Holy Rood. x. 303. Free 
Chapel of St. John. x 304. (See next page). 
Salisbury Cathedral :— 
*Blonsdon’s Chauntry. 56n.1. Chf.12. W-T. 85. 
Hulse (Andrew Hulse’s) Chauntry. Ohf. 10. 
*Clown (Robert Clown’s). Chf. 9. W.I. 139. 
*Beecham’s. 58 nos. 2—10. CAf. 16. Ro. Beauchamp, Bp. W.Z. 
179, 189, 190, 191. 196, 202. 
*Hungerford’s two Chauntries. 59 n. 9; 58 n. 7; 58n.6; 59 n. 1. 
; W.I, 205, 206. Walter, Ld. Hungerford’s. Chf.7. Robert, Lord 
Hungerford. Chf. 8. 
*Bishop (Edmund) Audley’s Chauntry. Chf. 14. W.I. 194, 208, 218. 
Bp. Giles Bridport’s Chauntry. C/Af. 9. 
*“Bishop (John) Waltham’s (St. Andrew’s). 58 n. 89. 
Keymer’s Chauntry. 59 n. 1; 59 n, 31. Gilbert Keymer, Dean; 
1449—63. Dissolved without licence. xii. 377. 
*St. Mary Magdalen. W.T. 88, 89. 
Fraternitas alte crucis in eccl. B. Marie, will of Agnes Cammel (1364). 
Tropenell Cartulary, i. 209. 
For a fuller list of Cathedral Chantries and Obits., see C. Wordsworth’s Salisbury Processions 
(Camb., 1901), pp. 342—350. Zo which we add, from 58 n. 89, obits. of Constantyne, Rob. Herbert, 
W. lyme, J. Orby, Ri. Parsons, Ro. Phippayne, W. Shaftesbury, and W. Sutton. 
Salisbury City :— 

Goodmanston (Robert’s) two Chauntries in St. Thomas's Church. 56 
Nos. 2—4 ;cf.58 n. 14; Caf. 3, And amassof Jesus in St. Thomas’s 
Church. 56n. 27. W.T. 104, 110, &c., 2xdex xxviii, 229. 

Warwick (William Warwick’s) Chantry there. 58 Nos. 11—18. CAf. 
2, 57—85, 90, 91. 

*Swain (William Swain’s) Chauntry, there. Cif. 1. W-.J, 57, 80, &c., 
index xxvili. 229. 

Taylors’ Guild or Fraternity. Chf.4. Benson and Hatcher, 191, 282. 

*St. Bartholomew's Chantry. WAT. 91, 96. 

“Cantaria quedam, in eccl. S. Thome Sarum ” is mentioned (A.D. 1358), 
in Zropenell Cartulary, i., 208. 

Fraternitas alte crucis in eccl. S. Thome, id. i., 209. 

*St. Edmund’s College. WZ. 11, 14, &c., index, xxvill., 229, 

*Tudworth (Reginald)’s Chauntry. CAf. 5. 

*St. Katharine’s Chantry in St. Edmund’s Churchyard, endowed by H. 
Russell czv. 1500. x. 304. WHT. 91, 98, &c., index, xxvili., 229. 

*St. Nicholas Chantry in St. Edmunds. WZ, 84, 109. 

*W. Randolph’s Chauntry. x. 304. WH., 90, 107. 


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(Salisbury City, continued :—) 
*Holy Trinity Chantry in St. Edmund’s. WH, 121. 
*St. Edmunds. 
Weavers’ Chauntry in St. Edmund’s Church. 59 nos. 2—4, Chf. 6. 
St. Nicholas’ Hospital, by Harnham Bridge. Founded by the Bishop, 
1214, C.M.H. See C.Wordsworth’s Charters of St. Nic. Hosp. 
St. John’s Chapel, on the Island. 
College of St. Nicholas de Vaux (or Valle Scholarium). See Charters 
of S$. Nicholas. (1903). 
Leper House, Harnham. East Harnham Leper Hospital; a will; 
1361. C.M.#H. 
Holy Trinity [and St. Thomas the Martyr] Hospital, founded by Agnes 
Bottenham, before 1379, C. M/Z. 

*Sarum (Old) Free Chapel.. WL, 65. Hospital of St. John Bapt., at 
Stratford-sub-Castle, 1231, C.M.H. 56n, 27; 58n.27. x. 304. 

Sanford. Land. A Lamp. 58 n. 117. 

Selk. Chapel (?o0f St. John) of the Knights Templars, in Mildenhall 

‘ Woodlands. x. 306. 

Sevenhampton (near Highworth). Chapel of St. James with Chantry 
founded by the Warnford family, czv. 1393. x. 306. 

*Shalborne (Free Chapel). A Chauntry of St. Margaret’s. 56 n. 22; 58 n. 
72;59n.21. Chf. 27. Served by a Cantarist with cure of souls. 
Formerly under the Abbey of Bec, and Ogbourne Priory, W-Z, 85. 

Shaw, near Melksham Chapel of St. Leonard with mass for souls of lords 
of the manor of Castle Coombe, provided by Dean and Canons of 
Salisbury (1355). x. 306—7. 

Sherborne. Greenfield’s Chauntry. 56 n. 17. 

Sherington. Land. A Lamp. 58 n. 120. 

Sherston Pinkney (or Parva). A Free Chapel. 58 no. 78. x. 307. 

*Southcote in Dauntesey. Chapel of S. Anne. x. 307. W.Z, 24, 42, bis, 
&e., endex, XXvill., 230. 

Southon. The Manor. The College of ye New Work in Leicester. 31 n. 
73. (Sed quere). : : 

Southwike, in North Bradley. Chapel of St. John Baptist. See “ North — 


Bradley.” x. 307—8. 
Standen North (or Standen Chaworth) near Froxfield, see Hungerforgi 


Berks. x. 309 

*Standen South (or Standen Hussey). Free Chapel of St. Faith founded 
by Sir Reginald Bray, a Chantry of Hungerford, Berks. W.Z, 85, 207. 

Standlynch, in Downton. Chapel of the Le Dunes ancient lords of the 
manor. x. 309. 

Stapleford. A Rent out of ye parsonage An Obitin Salisbury. 58n.90. 

Steeple Ashton. “ Beach’s Chapel” (so called). x. 309—10. 

Sterte. Lands. St. John’s Chapel in ye Devizes. 58 n. 73. 

Stockton. Land. A Lamp. 58 n. 126. 

Stoke Verdon in Broad Chalke. Chapel of St. Luke, frequented by 
foresters of the New Forest. x. 310. 

Stratford (sub Castro). St. John’s Hospital or Free Chapel. 56 n. 27; 
58 n. 57. 


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By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 543 


Surrenden in Hullavington. Chapel or Church (Aubrey). x. 310. 
*Sutton, Little. A (Free) Chapel in Great Sutton. 56n. 37; 58n.61 ; 59 
n. 49. x.311. WT, 11, 24, 25, &e., ondex, xxviii., 231. 

Sutton,Great. Lands. A Lamp. 58 n. 93. 

Sutton Benger. Lands. Lamp and Rood Light. 58 n. 129. 

Swindon. Land. For the Rood Light. 58 n. 107. 

Teffont Ewyas (? Husee) Chantry. x. 311. 

Testwood, see “ Whiteparish.” 
' *Thoulston or Tholveston, Warminster. Scudamore’s Chapel. Annexed 
! to Upton Scudamore. x. 31l. W.L,17,18n., 40 &c., ondex. 
' Tidpit. Free Chapel in Marten. x. 312; 56n. 28; 58n. 62; 59n. 40. 
' Tisbury. A Chauntry founded by (? Elizabeth Zouche) Abbess of Shaftes- 

bury. 56n.13; 58n. 22; 59n.13. St. Mary’s, x. 312. 
' *Titherington Kelloways, known as Calyeway’s Chantry. x. 312. W.T, 5, 
| 11, bis., 31, 43, 60, 64, 86, 92, 120, 121, 141, 152, 155, 160, 166, 176, 198, 
. 201, 224, 228; ii., 9, 37, 93. 
_ Trowbridge. A Chauntry (Terumbere’s, founded in 1483). The incumbent 
; occupied himself in keeping a school. 58 n. 45. Chf. 20. Terumber’s 
Almshouse, 1413. C.M.H. ; 
— Corpus Christi Guild (or Brotherhedde). 58 64n. Chf. 21. 

Tudpit (Sudpitt, x. 312). A Free Chapel in Martin, see ‘‘ Tidpit.”” Rent 


of tithes (Bedwyn), 56 n. 28. 

Uphaven. see “‘ Witparish.” 

Upton Skidmore (Scudamore). Land. A Lamp. 58 n, 95. 

— A Chauntry founded by Sir Peter Scudamore, cir. 1272—3, and 

endowed with house and 40 acres. United with Calne and Corton in 
1442 by Walter, Lord Hungerford. x. 313—14. 

Urchfont, see “ Estcot.” 

*Wanborough. Chapel of St. Katharine, with a College of Priests. Founded 
in 1270 by Emmeline, Countess of Ulster, and known as Longespés 
Chantry : a custos and two other priests. In 1336, J. de Wanbergh, 
Canon of Wells, added a house and 47 acres of land ; adding two more 

H priests to the college. i. 84—5 ; iv. 217n.; vii, 183; x. 314. WL, 

4 10, 14, 29, &c., indea, xxviii., 233. . 

- Warminster. iNemrge Free Chea. 56 n. 35, 36; 58 n. 76; 59 n. 48. 

7 Cif. 19. 

_ — LandsandTenements. Obits, Lamps, and maintenance of a priest, 
58 n. 131; Chapel of St. Lawrence, endowed by — Hewitt, temp. 
Edw. III. i 314.) 

Welpley, see ““ Witparish.” 

Westbury. Haywood’s Chapel (where is the monument of James Ley, Earl 
of Marlborough, lord of Heywood, in Westbury). 56 n. 30; 58 n. 77. 
x. 317. cf. 287. 

— [iand. Anobit. 58n. 121.; 59n. 43. 

— Chapel of the Two Maids of Bre Pavely family. Often called 

“Mauduit Chapel.” x. 315. 

— leversedge’s obit. x. 316. 

— William of Westbury’s Chapel. x. 316—17. 

— Chapel of Willoughby of Brook. x. 317. 


o44 Chantries, Obits, &e., in olden days. 


West Dean. Chantry of Robert de Bourbach, cz. 1323. Dedication, B.V. 
Mary. x. 317. 

Westport, see “ Malmesbury.” 

West Wellow ; endowment of Blunsdon Chantry Chaplains, Salisbury. 

Whelpley, see “ Witparish.” 

Whitlegh Chapel, cz7. 1324; x. 319. 

Widcombe, in Hilmerton, chantry chapel to which J. de Langford presented 
cur. 1330—40. x. 319. 

Widhill (or Woodhill) Chapel. x. 319. 

Wike, South. Lands. A chauntry in North Bradley. 58 n. 23. 

Wilford. Land. A Lamp. 58 n. 99. 

*Wilton. St. Giles’ [and St. Antony’s] Hospital. 56n.5; 58 n. 86; 59n. 
5. x. 321. At Fugglestone. Founded by Q. Adela, cz. 1135., C.U.H. 
W.I., 230. 

— St. John’s Hospital. 56n.6; 58n.87; 59n. 6. x. 320. St. John 
Baptist’s, Ditchampton, founder, 1190, Bp. Hubert Walter, C. 1. H. 
— Monastery of St. Edith, a chauntry there. 56n.15; 59n.15. x. 

319—23. 
—  §t. Nicholas in atrio. x. 320. Hospital of St. M. Magdalene, 
founded 1307, in patronage of Wilton Abbey. C.M.H. 

Winfield. A Tenement. A chauntry in Bradford. 58 n. 43. 

Winterborne. A Rent. A chauntry in Salisbury Cathedral. 58 n. 6; 
BS) Mo 

*Witparish. Welpley Chapel (St. Leonard’s). 56n. 31; 58n.81. x.317—18. 
W.T., 15, 27, 52, &ec., onder, xxvill., 233. 

—  Uphavyen Chapel. 56 n. 41. 

— St. James’s Chapel. 56 n. 47; 58n. 81. 

—  Barncourt Free Chapel. 58 n. 57. Perhaps identical with 
Cowsfield Loveraz Chapel. x. 318. 

— Testwood Free Chapel. 58 n. 60; 59 nos. 53,57. x. 318—19. 

—— Free Chapel of the manor of More Abbeston, or Tithfield. x. 318. 

Woodhull Chapel in Clyff Pypard in 1274. x. 321. ; 

*Wootton Basset, Hospital of St. John Baptist, fonnded by the Despencer 
family (or by P. Basset and the Rector :—C.M.H.) in 1266. x. 321. 
Patrons :—Despenser, the Crown, Bradenstoke Priory, and various, 
C.M.H. W.-I, 8, 37, 51, 64. 

*Wroxhall (Wraxhall), North. A chauntry. 56 n. 26; 58n. 33; 59 n. 28. 
Chantry of St. Mary, and another of All Saints, founded, probably, by 
Sir Godfrey de Wrokeshale. x. 321. W.L, 27. 

Wroxhall, South. A Free Chapel of St. Ouen (Audoenus). 58 n. 84. x. 
321—2. Perhaps identical with “ Berlegh” (supra). 

*Wydecombe Chantry, in Hilmerton. W.Z., 27, 34, 35. See“ Widcombe.” 

Yatton. Lands. A Lamp anda Bead Roll. 58 n. 102. 

Yatton Castle. Lands. An Obit and Lamp. 58 n. 112. 

Yatton Keynes (or West), in Yatton Keynell. A chapel mentioned by J. 
Aubrey. x. 322. 

Yew Ridge. See “ Ewridge.” 

Zeals, in Mere. Chapel of St. Martin “Seles.” Osmund Reg. i., 290; cf. 
x. 297, 322. 


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By the Rev. Ohr. Wordsworth. 545 


In the foregoing list, it must not necessarily be presumed that 
a chantry or chapel was at any of the places named, unless it is so 
stated. Some places (¢.g., “Allington,” “ Assheton Steeple,” &c., &c.) 
are entered here merely because they supplied some endowment to 
a chantry in some other parish. 

There are at present in Marlborough two Parish Churches, one 
at each end of the High Street, while within the extended limits 
of the borough are now included a portion of the area of the ancient 
country parish of Preshute and the whole of Marlborough College, 

which has its own Chapel of St. Michael and All Angels, built 
upon the boundary line of two parishes, viz., Preshute (St. George 
the Martyr’s), and St. Peter and St. Paul’s, Marlborough. The 
'staff-of clergy of the Church of England thus employed consists 
(March, 1910) of ten in priests’ orders, viz.: of St. Peter and St. 
 Paul’s, Rector and Assistant Curate; of St. Mary the Virgin, Vicar 
: and (occasionally for a few months) Assistant Priest; of Preshute, 
: Vicar (who also does the work of Chaplain to the Union Work- 
" house) ; of Marlborough College, Chaplain and four other Assistant 
Masters in holy orders, one of whom is Chaplain ministering to the 
College household. 
_ In Bishop Seth Ward’s time, according to his “ Notitia,” begun 
“in Oct., 1667 (p. 13), continued soon after he had come into 
“residence, which was on 20th May, 1668, and posted up until 
1685, or later, there are the following entries :— 


1 MarLBurGH. (Majorem habens, et Burgenses) Rectoria S. Petri 
Selk Hundred. Patronus, Episcopus Sarum. Compositio inter Rec- 
torem et Fratres S. Mariz de monte Carmel.? Registr. Mortival, 96. 
Fundatio Bride’s Chantry. Beauchamp Registr. Episc., pars. 1., 181. 
Persone habentes Interesse [v.e., principal inhabitants, having 
interest]; Jeffry Daniel, J.P., Isaack Burges, J.P. 
Clerici: Nich. Profit? dead [1669]. Joshua Sacheveril, Znséit. Jun. 
8, 1669; preached at visitation, 1671. (Succeeded by) Farwell Perry, 
Instrt., 23 Jan., 1684. 
' Notitia Sethi Ward Episcopi Sarisburiensis, cir. 1668-85, p. 15=230— 
81, in Transcript penes Decanum et Capitulum. 
* The Priory, south of the High Street, now the property of the Rev. J. P. 
Cummins. : 
$“Mr. Nicholas Proffitt, minister of this parish near 40 yeares, buried 
| March 18th [1669].” Parish Register of Burials, St. Peter’s, Marlborough. 
| He had been oneof the Westminster Assembly of Divines. 


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546 Marlborough Chantries and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


Valor: £12 (Decima 3s.); £30 [v.c. the value in 1668. ] 

MaripurGH. Vicaria 8. Marie. Selk Hundred. Patronus, De- 
canus Sarum. N.B. Humf. [Henchman] Episcopus contulit pleno 
jure [Ben. Lovell, clerico, A.D. 1663], Vide Registrwm Institutionum, 
fol. 15,1 tamen pertinet ad Decanum. [No persons “ having interest ”’ 
named. } 

Clerici: (““Joh. Rowland” struck out, because, in 1668, he “‘remov’d ” 
to A [z.e. Cricklade R. Deanery] Bishopston vicarage. Vide p. 16— 
“ cessit” (added and entry cancelled). “ Jonathan Heskins” (struck out? 
also, either after his cession in 1677, or previously because) “‘ suspended 
for marrying without license, Apr., 1669.” (This entry also cancelled). 
Cornelius Yate Znstit. Sept. 19, 1677. 

Talor : £10: 09s. : 04d. Decima, 2s. 74d.) hodie [ar. 1668] £30. 

“PRESHUTE Vicarage, in Hundred of Seik. Infra peculiar’ jurisdic. 
de Marlburgh (Register of Bp. Campegius, f. 37). Nominat episcopus. 
Preesentat Gardianus Choristarum, Ordinatio Vicariae, Regist. J/ortival 
inter Institutiones f. 122. Appropriatio Ecclesiz zb¢d.f.141. Ordi- 

_natio Vicariae, f. 264. Compositio inter Priorem de Clatford, et 
Rectorem p[arochiae :—Registr.} Langton’ f. 26. Vide Ordinationem 
pro augmentatione Vicariae, 7 Octob. 1559. Lib. Statut. p. 36. Aug- 
mentatio Vicariae, Registr. Jewel, p. 1. Item Davenant, f. 13. 1634. 

(Resident in the place): Alex. Thomas, de Savernacle Parke, prope 
Preshute. 

(Clergy): Tho. Miles} (instit. 1662). Rector of Pool (? Keynes, near 
Malmesbury) [1662—1683] Tho. Dubbernel, Curat.t+ J. Dyer 
licensed. Apr. 11, 1676; Joseph Miles (instit.) Dec. 5, 1683; Ant. 
Tate (instit.) 6 July, 1685. 

Valor, £8. [Tenths 2s.] £40 in Bp. Duppa’s time (1641) ; £80 (after 
the Restoration).” 


We may conclude from Bishop Ward’s notes that in his time — 
(1667—89) there were no assistant clergy for Marlborough itself, — 
but the two incumbents were in sole charge, one at St. Peter’s and 
oneat St. Mary’s hkewise. There was a curate licensed for Preshute ; ~ 
but this was, presumably, occasioned by the fact that the Vicar of 
that day held in plurality a rectory on the border of the county. 


+I do not know the meaning of these obeli. I suppose they were a 
private mark, such as Dr. Pope assures us his friend Bishop Seth Ward 
used in his account of his clergy. Some of his notes in cipher I have been 
able to read. 


‘Cf. Institt. Wilton., Phillipps, ii., 26. 


> Tt appears from Jnstitt. Wilt., ii., 34, that Jonathan Heskins ultimately 
res'gned St. Mary’s Vicarage. He had been instituted in 1668. 


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By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 547 
From the Valor Heclesiasticus of 1535 (ii., 147—152) we gather 
the following particulars :— 


Decano decanatus valet per annum nichil. 
valet clare. 


J. Gralyo, cantarista cantarie S. Katrine as 2 iil § 4 
Ro. Richardson, magister Hosp. 8S. Johannis Bapt. 

juxta Marleburgh 6:18: 4 
Roger Marshall, prior S. Margarete cy) 3 O38 G 
T. Blundell, rector eccl. S. Petri 12:0:0 
Ric. Bromflette, vicar B. Marie 10:9: 4 
Jac. Bayle, vicar de Preshute 8:0:0 


(The value of Preshute was altered in 1544 to £9 13s.) 

Thus a total of six clergy is shown for Marlborough and Preshute 
in the 26th vear of K. Hen. VIII. 

Looking further back in history, we find the list of clergy and 
others cited for an ecclesiastical visitation at Marlborough by Master 
Roger Churehe, Doctor of Decrees, Commissioner for Cardinal 
Morton, sede Sarum vacante. 4th Nov., 1499. (Lambeth, Misc. 
Roll, No. 1453.) Here we notice :— 

Master W. Jonys Rector of St. Peter, Marlebrugh. 
Master W. Bowyar, chantry priest there. 
‘(The Dean of Salisbury, proprietor at St. Mary’s.) 
Sir Robert Richardson, Vicar at St. Mary’s. 

Sir Thomas Barett, chantry priest there. 


(The choristers of Salisbury proprietors at Presshutt.) 
(Thomas Fyssher farmer of the Rectory at Presshutt.) 


Master W. Ashbrigge, chaplain at St. Martin’s (“est frater,” z.¢., “He 
is a friar.” ! He is admonished by the Lord Commissary that he shall 
no further serve the cure there. Four parishioners declare that the 
chancel of St. Martin’s is in decay [‘‘ caducus”’]. The said church of St. 
Martin has been vacant for 8 years; it appertains to the nomination of 
the Bishop of Salisbury, and is worth by the year £4.) 


Sir John Walker, chaplain at St.John’s hospital or priory, Marleburgh. 

This gives a total of six clergy, including the Chaplain of St. 
Martin’s, in 1499. 

From the chantry certificates of 1545—48 we may infer that, 

just before the abolition of the chantries, there were, besides the 


1] give this as the simplest expansion and explanation of the contracted 
“Test fr.” of the original M.S. at the Record Office whence Mr. J. Milburn 
obtained the transcription which his son kindly lent me. 


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548 Marlborough Chantries and the supply of Clergy vn olden days. 


Rector of St. Peter’s and the Vicar of St. Mary’s and Vicar of 
Preshute, the priests who were responsible for the Jesus service 
in St. Peter’s, a stipendary there (for our Lady’s service), the 
priest of Bridde’s Chantry at St. Katharine’s altar, a stipendary 
in St. Mary’s, Foster and Pengryve’s chantry priest there, and 
the Master of St. John’s Hospital. 

The prior of St. Margaret’s (John Sympson) with four others of 
the Gilbertine house! had surrendered on Jan, 16th, 1539 (State 
Papers, Domestic, Henry VIIL, xiv. (1.), 753 ef. id., 78). 

The friar responsible for St. Martin’s, Marlborough (founded in 
1240, and destroyed some time between 1548 and 1565), was, 
presumably, one of those five white friars, or Carmelites, who 
were reported to T. Crumwell, in July, 1530, as being ready to 
receive ‘‘ dyscharge, and to change their apparell” for secular garb. 
(Cotton MS., Cleop. E., iv., f. 253, an enclosure.) It may, however, 
have been the case, as the late Mr. J. Milburn suggested in a 
lecture delivered at Marlborough College, that St. Martin’s Church 
was used no more after about 1491, when the neglect (according 
to the complaint made in 1499) began. 

As regards yet earlier documents, it did not fall within the 
scope of Domesday Book, A.D. 1086, to tell us more than the fact 
that William de Belfou held in capite, “in Merleberge, 1 hide with 
one church, value 30s.”? and that “Bristoard, presbyter, holds 
the church of Bedwinde (as his father had done before him in the 
time of K. Edward Confessor), with 14 hides thereto belonging,” 
p. 16 (ed. W. H. Rich Jones, who notes that temp. Henry III. there 
were two Churches in Marlborough. Hundred Rolls, i1., 256, whi 
supra, p. xxiv.) The Vaxatio Ecclesiastica, A.D. 1291, is equally 
reticent. It merely includes under temporalia (p. 189d) “ Ecclesia 
de Prescut (Preshute) cum ecapell: taxatio £20.” From Lay 
Subsidies, Wilts, 2 Ric. IL, Roll 96, 44, A.D. 1378—9, we gather 
that the Rector of the Church of St. Peter had a servant named 
William, and the friars of the town had four servants named 
Henry, Hugh, William, and John, and that the last-named John 


' The site of St. Margaret’s, late Gilbertine Priory, was granted Jan. 5th, 
1540, in partial satisfaction of the dower of Anne of Cleves. 


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By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 549 


had in turn his servant named Agnes. We gather from the in- 
stitutions that there were, besides the said rector, a vicar of St. 
Mary’s, a chaplain of St. Nicholas in the castle, a master of the 
Hospital of St. John, as well as a master of the Hospital of St. 
Thomas (subject to the Gilbertines, and, as I think, at Easton 
Royal). Without counting the priors of the Gilbertines and 
Carmelites, this makes, with the vicar of Preshute, a total of five 
or six priests in Marlborough in the latter part of the four- 
teenth century, before the town acquired chantries and a Church 
of St: Martin. 

In 1548, the Mayor and Burgesses petitioned King Edward VI. 
and his council to spare the Hospital of St. John Bapt., when it 
was among the threatened or doomed institutions, and to convert 
it “into a Freescole for the inducement of youth,’ and at the 
same time to consider the needs of the town before dispersing 
and disendowing the chantry-priests who assisted the over- 
burdened parish clergy’. 

The Council, however, made no restitution to the Churches in 
Marlborough, and the Rector and Vicar were left each in his own 
parish to administer the Sacrament at Easter and at other times 


 single-handed. How far the number of “ houselling folk” at St. 


Peter’s kept up, or fell off, after the changes in the middle of 


that century, some one who has a genius for statistics can perhaps 


divine from the following extracts. 
From 1555 to 1568 the accounts of the Churchwardens of St. 
Peter’s, Marlborough, were not fully registered, but merely the 


totals were given, with some interesting inventories. The more 


detailed account for 1569—70 shows payments, thus :-— 


Imprimis to Mr. Whytfield [Rector] fora communyon boke, 5s. ; also 
was paid to ‘‘ Cotten the sexton, for wyne and bread, 6s. 4d. In 1573 
—4“To Mr. Allyn, mayor, to pay to the poore, 6s. 4d. (half-yearly) ; 
for bread and wyne, 8s. 6d.; for bread and wyne at Easter, 8s. 10d. ; 
more for bread, 8d. ; for making of seats for scollers, 2s. 8d-; more for 
bread for ye communyon table, 34d. ; for an excommunicacion and 
absolucion, 12d. ; for obit money [due to ye queenes maiestie, paid] to 


‘Chantry Certif. 58, nos. 53,54. The burgesses had to part with their 
yaluable service of pewter in order to secure the grammar school. 


550 Marlborough Chantries and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


John Hadnot of ye Devize!, 5s. 1d. ; more for wyne, 2s. 6d. ; in 1574—5 
for 3 quarts of muskadyne, 2s.; for a Service Booke, 9s. ; and in 1579 
—80, for bread and wyne on Cristmas daie, 2s. 2d.; for bread and 
wyne ye first sondaie of the yeare, 6d.; for bread and wyne for Mar- 
garet Reves, 3d. 

This last was presumably for communion of a sick woman. The 
cost of wine (muscadine) was apparently 8d. a quart. 

In the year 1782 the population of St. Peter’s parish was 1109. 
In 1801, there were 1245 souls in St. Peter's, only 1122 (at that 
date) in St. Mary’s, which did not begin until cir. 1815 to have 
the larger population ; and in Preshute, 618. In 1548 the town 
had contained 1056 communicants. 


Part [J.—MarLBorouGH CHANTRIES. 


The late Mr. Joseph Milburn (Mayor of Marlborough in 1883-4 
and 1898) once propounded to me the question, What was the 
history of the house on the north side of Marlborough High Street, 
No. 99, opposite Lloran House, and still bearing the name of the 
then occupier, “James A. Pope, agricultural implement maker, 
blacksmith, &c., Chantry Works”? “Was it the House of the 
Fraternity of the Blessed Jesus?” My answer was, that I believed 
it would be found to have been the Chantry House of the stipendary 
priest or priests of the chantry or chantries in the Parish Church 
of St. Peter and St. Paul, and that one of these was the chantry of 
St. Katharine, and the other the altar used for the Jesus mass. 
Mr. Milburn had the advantage of an intimate knowledge of 
Marlborough corporation documents, while I had the custody of — 
our Parish Church accounts. 

I think that the light thrown upon the subject by Mr. C. E. 
Ponting’s careful survey and admirable drawings of the premises” — 

' See above (p. 586) Index of Chantries, &c. (ander “ Devizes”), and cf. 
p. 561 below. It appears from a lease to W. Church, 28th February, 
1666, entered in the Marlborough Corporation Survey Book, that the land 
of the Mayor and Burgesses of the Devizes was situate to the east of “a 
messuage lately erected, called the Katherine Wheele” [The Cricketer’s 
Inn” in the present day, and in earlier times, variously, “‘ The George and 


Dragon,’ “The Masons’ Arms,” “The Feeemasons’ Arms,” and ‘The 
Barley-mow,” or “The Wheatsheaf”], No. 27, Kingsbury Street. 


> Which follow this paper in the Magazine. 


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By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 551 


themselves will convince the reader that there was ample room 
for more than one priest to reside in the chantry house. 

Through the kindness of Mr. E. Llewellyn Gwillim, the Town 
Clerk, I am able to give a summary of bequests to Marlborough 
ehantries, and of some other gifts and trusts, as recorded in one of 
the Municipal Registers. 

The Marlborough “Muytcipan Survey Book” is a large folio 
paper MS. (paper-mark a fleur-de-lys surmounted by a quatrefoil) 
in limp parchment cover, with leather strap and buckle, without 
pagination marked. It is thus entituled on the front cover :— 

“The booke of all souche landez as are belonging vnto the maior 
and burgeses off the towne and boroughe off marleboroughe made 
in the seventhe yeare off the raigne off oure soueraigue lady quene 
Elizabeth et ceter septimo, anno dni 1565.” 

Various scribes have added a few indications of the contents of 
this fine volume: “ (9) contains 25 written leases.” “The mayors 
accounts are entered on fo. 17, beginning 1772.”’ And, what con- 
cerns our present enquiry, “ Towards th’ende of this booke are the 
copies of diuerse willes whereby lande and other thinges are given 
to the maior & burgesses & to other good & charitable vses.” 

« Willes: of Robart Foster, 26 July 1502 Landsin Marlebrough 


_ & Elcot’ bequeathed to vses,” &c., &c. (Of these wills we are giving 


 asummary below). 


Many of the bequests between 1502—26 were made to W. 
Peacock and John Jackson, churchwardens of St. Peter’s, Marl- 


borough, at that time. 


As a specimen of a Wiltshire will earlier than any of those 
recorded in the Marlborough Survey we may take some extracts 
from that of H. Berwyk, citizen of New Sarum, proved 25th Noy., 


1406 :— 


“My soul to Almighty God my Maker, and my body to the ground 
to be buried in the litton (cimiterio) of the parish church of S. John 
Bapt. of Busshopestone. To the fabric of the cathedral church of B. 
Mary Sarum, 6s. 8d. ; the friars minors (Franciscans) of Sarum Qs, 6d. 
to pray for my soul; the friars preachers (Dominicans) of Fissherton, 
the like: the vicar of Bishopstone, to pray, 20d.; each other chaplain 

there, to pray, 15d.; to maintain the Light by the image of 8. John in 


552 Marlborough Chantries, and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


the chancel there, 2 sheep; to St. Stephen’s Light there, the like ; to 
each of my little ones (filiolis)! 6d. ; to each parish clerk there, to pray, 
6d.; to other chaplains present at my obsequies and mass on the day 
of my burial, to pray, 6d.; to the Bed(e)man, there, 4d. ; to the vicar 
aforenamed on condition that he shall say six sequences of the holy 
Gospel? at six crosses in Bishopstone and Boleborg, or at least in the 
churchyard of the former, 12d.; to build a tower over the church of 
Bishopstone, so soon as the parishioners begin the re-building, 20 mares 
sterling (Dominick and Alice Uphill, Agnes wife of Rob. Pole, Joan 
wife of J. Crabbelane) ; to Tho. and Alison Stabbere, the tenement now 
inhabited by Ro. Pole, which I bought of late from J. Scammel, hattere, 
and the shops, &c. to find a chaplain to celebrate for my soul in Bishop- 
stone Church for seven years next after my decease. Likewise my 
tenement in Boucherrewe (Butcher-row) Sarum. ‘To all who attend 
my obit, sufficient meat and drink ; to every poor man at my burying, 
one obley (wnwm oblatum panem) ; to the vicar of Bishopstone by the 
space of 38 years next after my decease, to say two masses each week 
for my soul and all christen souls, viz. on Wednesdays and Fridays, 2d. 
a week from my cottage in le Thorp; to the fabric of the church of 
Fallardestone (Falstone, where the will was made) 2s.; and two 
sheep ; to the Holy Rood Light (S. Crucis) of Bishopstone, 40d. ; to T. 
Stabbere, a silver cup with a cover, and a brass pot with cover; to 
St. Anne’s Light of Flammerdestone (Flamstone, in Bishopstone), 20d. ; 
Robert, servant to Dominick Uphulle, 2s.; to Bishopstone Church, 
a bell, value 22 mares; residue to my wife Agnes.” (Zyropenell 
Cartulary, i., 220—28). 


About forty years earlier Agnes, wife of J. Cammel, by her will, 
proved 31st August, 1364, bequeaths 


My soul to God; my body to the ground, to be buried in the litton 
of the church of St. Thomas, Sarum; to the fabric of B. Mary Sarum, — 
40d.; the Fraternity of the High Cross in the said (cathedral) church, 
40d.; the fabrick of St. Thomas, 10s. ; the high altar of that (parish) 
church, for my tithes forgotten or ill paid, 5s. ; the Fraternity of the 
High Cross in the said (parish) church, 12d. ; the parish chaplain there, 
6d.; the deacon, 3d. ; the sexton (sacriste), 2d. ; sir T. Merden chaplain 
2s.; to every chaplain, not already named, who shall celebrate in the 


1 filiolis :—probably, godchildren. 
2 quod idem vicarius sex sequencias sancti Evangelii, ad sex cruces infra 
Bugshopestone et Boleborgh, vel saltem infra cimiterium de Busshopestone 
dicat. As it was sometimes the custom to read the passiones dominice, or 
Gospel accounts of our Lord’s sufferings and death extracted from one or 
more of the Evangelists (Leofric Missal), 1986) beside the dying bed of one 
who had received the viaticum, so this testator desired six holy gospels, .e., 
passages selected for use at certain masses, to be read for him after his 
decease. Four such lections, one from each evangelist, are prefixed to the 
Salisbury Cathedral Processional, MS. 148, and other MSS. See my Salis- 
bury Ceremonies (Cambridge University Press, 1901), p. 17. 


an 


By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. DD0 


said parish church on the day of my burial, 4d.; to the friars preachers 
of Fisherton 2 trentals (¢ricennalia)! to celebrate for my soul; to the 
friars minor of Salisbury, two trentals ; to distribute among the poor 
on the day of my burial, 40s.; &c., from a tenement, shops, &c., in 
Mynsterstrete in New Sarum (ubz supra, i. 209). 


In the Valor Ecclesiasticus taken under the authority of K. 
Henry VIII., 1 Feb., 1534—5, in the 26th year of his reign, we 
find this Fotord among benefices in the Diocese of Sarum, County 
of Wiltes’, Archdeaconry of North Wiltes’ and Decanat’ de Marle- 
burgh. 

The Rural Deanery has no money value. 

The Hospital of St. John Baptist, hard by (“juxta”) Marl- 
borough (which had its own chapel for Divine Service where the 
Grammar School now stands, and paid 2s. rent to the Queen) was 
then valued at £7 0s. 4d. per annum gross. The oblations in 
the hospital chapel were valued at 5s. The Master was Ro. 
Richardson. The (Gilbertine) Priory of St. Margaret (of the order 
of Sempringham) in Marleburgh, and the Priory of Holy Trinity 
in Eston (of the Trinitarian Order for Redemption of Captives) 


_were, at that date, both under one prior named Roger Marshall, 


=. 


and were valued respectively at £38 19s. 2d. and £55 14s. 4d., 
gross. 

The value of rectories and vicarages in the Rural Deanery are 
next stated, as well as those of a few chapels and chantries, these 
being :— 

Clear Value. 


ll. p. 150] Canteria + de Chute. Thoma Bridgis, canterista 3 6 4 
+ “ Canteria” (for Cantaria) so in Valor Eccl., passim. 


0 de Ramsbury. Thomas Hull? _,, 7.12 3} 

Capella S. Martiniin Chesbury. Johanne Ap 
Man’, capellano 213 4 

ii. p-151] Canteria in Shaldeborn, cum cura ibidem. 
Michael Toppyng canterista ac curato 3 2 0 


1 A trental—more properly styled in latin “trigintale” (or “ trentale,” 
Hereford Missal, ed. W. G. Henderson, 1874, p. 436)—was a set of 30 masses 
(three for each of ten great mysteries of religion) the saying whereof for 
deliverance of a soul from the pains of purgatory was said to have been 
commended by B. Gregory, the Pope. Gregorii Magni, Dzalog. iv. 55. 

2The Ramsbury chantry priest paid 1s. 8d. yearly for the poor on the 
morrow of Palm Sunday (Valor Eccl. i, 147. The Vicar, Ric. Arche, 
received £9 13s. 


5d4 Marlborough Chantries and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


Canteria in Okeborne S. Georgii! Willelmo 
Eliot, canterista, &e. 3.6 8 
Prebenda de Ramsbury cum Beydon. Roberto 
Awdeley, prebendario ZBY by) 
il. p. 152] Pensio Vicarii suiin Ecclesia CathedraliSarum 2 0 O 
Stipendium capellani divina celebrantis (in) 
ecclesia de Beydon, per annum, ultra serpsum 
celebran’ apud Ramsbury  ( s) 


At the time when the Valor was taken Anne Boleyn had been 
crowned for more than a year. She was beheaded 19th May, 
1536 [Q. Katharine of Aragon having died in January]. Jane 
Seymour, who succeeded her as queen, died 14th Oct., 1537. Her 
brother Edward, the Lord Protector, by a patent of the 4th year 
of her son, K. Edward VI. acquired the right for himself and his 
heirs to appoint a Schoolmaster to the Grammar School. The 
Seymour family were already most influential in Marlborough and 
its environs as each page of the Valor of 1035 will testify. 


? Vicaria Beate Marie in Marleburgh Ricardo Bromflette, 


vicario ibidem. Val’ per annum clare 105 9-4 
Inde pro decima ik 0) Wiles 
Rectoria Sancti Petri in Marleburgh Thoma Blundell 
rectore ibidem. Val’ per annum clare 1 (0) ©) 
Inde pro decima Tt L@ 
Canteria Sancte Katerine in villa de Marleburgh Johanne 
Gralyo canterista ibidem. Val’ per annum 8 0 0 
de quibus 
Allocatur pro obit’ fundatorum eiusdem canterie in 
ecclesia ibidem imperpetuum tenend’ per fundationem «6 8 
Redditus resolut’ domine Regine 2 0 
Et remanet 7 Wis eh 
Inde pro decima 15 12 
[An additional entry:— 
Valor Eccl. ui. p. 152.1 V.de Presshute Jacobo Baylye 
Vicar’ ibid. Val’ per annum clare , 913 0 
Inde pro decima 19 32 
Can" (?=Cancellatur) hic eo quod taxatur superius in 
proximo rotulo precedenti, 15s. | Sicut continetur 


ibidem. (Is ‘xv.’ a mistake in the folio for xx? 


1 W. Wynyard, Vicar of Ogbourne St. George, had £14 5s. 8d. gross ; 
Gilbert Burton, Vicar of Ogbourne St. Andrew, £15 2s. 10d. 


*Valor Eccles., folio 1814 ; i1., 150. 


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Preshute is mentioned on p. 115 under the Cathedral 
property as well as on pp. 150, 152).] 
Vicaria de Preshute. Jacobo Bayle vicario ibidem. 
Val’ per annum clare 8 
(in alteration 20 
Inde pro decima 1 
2 (en alteration 2 
4 Hee summa xx librarum est tax’ super vicaria de 
Preshute : est reformata per decretum virtute commiss’ 
quod decretum erat latum termino pasche anno xxxvj 
[A.D. 1544}. 
p: 152. Prebenda de Axfford. Carolus } Smythpreben- 
darius ibidem. Val’ per annum 4 0 0 
4 De quibus idem prebendarius petit allocari pro quadam 
annua pencione vicario suo in ecclesia Cathedrali Sarum, 
M quam quidem pencionem idem prebendarius tenetur 
solvere annuatim ex prebenda predicta 16 8 
Et sic remanet clare 
Inde pro decima 5 4 


onao°o 
Sole S 


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the Altar of St. Katharine in St. Peter’s Church, Marlborough, 
(1446—1475). 
I—Patent 24 Henry VI, pt. 1 m. 6 (6 Feb., 1446). 
Il—Patent 28 Henry VI., pt. 1 m. 14 (10 Dec., 1449), 
W1.—Fundacio Cantarie perpetue S. Katherine in ecel. S. Petri de 


~ Documents concerning the foundation of the Bryddes Chantry at 
t 
; 


5 Marleborugh, vulgariter nuncupate Brydde is chaunterye 
F register of Ric. Beauchamp, Bp. of Salisbury, 1475. 
‘ 


T).—Patent Roll, 24 Henry VI., pl. 1 m. 6. 
MeV Pp 


De cantaria fundanda) Rex omnibus ad quos presentes litere pervener- 
Bridde ) int Salutem. Sciatis quod de gracia nostra 
speciali et absque aliquo fine ad vsum nostrum capiendo concessimus et 
licenciam dedimus pro nobis et heredibus nostris quantum in nobis est 
Isabelle que fuit vxor Johannis Bridde de Marleburgh quod ipsa quan- 
dam Cantariam perpetuam in ecclesia parochiali beati Petri de Marle- 
burgh in Comitatu Wiltes Sarisburiensis dioceseos ad altare sancte 
Katarine in eadem ecclesia de quodam capellano perpetuo divina in 
ecclesia predicta ad altare predictum pro salubri statunostro et Hum- 
fredi Ducis Gloucestrie Auunculi nostri ac predicte Isabelle dum 
vixerimus et animabus nostris cum ab hac luce migrauerimus et 
animabus dicti Johannis ac parentum eorundem Johannis et Isabelle 
ac animabus omnium consanguineorum amicorum et benefactorum 
- predictorum Johannis et Isabelle et animabus omnium illorum qui 


556 Marlborough Chantries and the supply of Clergy in olden days: 


manus adiutrices ad cantariam illam sustentandam aliquo modo im- 
ponent? infuturum, necnon animabus omnium fidelium defunctorum 
1uxta ordinacionem ipsius Isabelle in hac parte faciendam celebraturo 
erlgere facere creare fundare et stabilire possit? Ita quod postquam 
Cantaria illa sic facta erecta creata fundata et stabilitata? fuerit 
Cantaria Johannis Bridde de Marleburgh’ nuncupeturt et per idem 
nomen Capellanus eiusdem Cantarie pro tempore existens implacitare 
et implacitari possit? ac respondere et responderi in quibuscunque 
- accionibus realibus personalibus et mixtis tam coram nobis quam coram 
quibuscunque Justiciariis et Judicibus spiritualibus et secularibus in 
quibuscunque curiis et locis . et tam prefate Isabelle quod ipsa terras 
tenementa et redditus cum pertinen’ ad valorem duodecim marcarum 
per annum tam de feodo suo proprio quam alieno que de nobis non 
tenentur in capite dare possit? et assignare capellano cantarie predicto® 
habend’ et tenend’ sibi et successoribus suis capellanis cantarie illius 
diuina in ecclesia predicta ad altare predictum pro statu nostri® et 
dicti Auunculi nostri et animabus predictis sicut predictum est cele- 
braturis quam eidem Capellano quod ipse terras et tenementa et 
redditus ad valorem predictum per annum a prefata Isabella’ recipere 
possit? et tenere sibi et successoribus suis in forma predicta sicut pre- 
dictum est imperpetuum “tenore presentium? similiter licenciam 
dedimus’ specialem Dumtamen per inquisitiones inde debite capiend’ et 
in cancellaria nostra et heredum nostrorum sibi retornand’ compertum 
sit quod id fieri possit absque dampno seu preiudicio nostri vel heredum 
nostrorum aut aliorum quorumcunque. Nolentes quod eadem Isabella 
aut heredes sui aut prefatus Capellanus et successores sui racione pre- 
missorum per nos vel heredes nostros Justiciarios Esceatores Vice- 
comites Balliuos seu ministros nostros quoscunque occasionentur 
inquietentur molestentur in aliquo seu grauentur. Statuto de terris 
et tenementis ad manum mortuam non ponendis non obstante. fn 
cuius rei testimonium has litteras nostras fieri fecimus patentes. E 
Teste Rege apud Westmonasterium sexto die Februarii [A.D. 1446] 
per breue de priuato sigillo et de data predicta authoritate parliamenti- 


II.—Patent Roll 28 Henry VL. pt. 1, m. 14. 


De licencia adquirendi \) Rex Omnibus ad quos presens scriptum 
in partem stisfccionis | peruenerit Salutem. Sciatis quod cum 
Bridde nos nuper per literas patentes de gracia 

nostra speciali et absque aliquo fine ad vsum nostrum capiendo con- 

cesserimus et licenciam dederimus pro nobis et heredibus nostris 
quantum in nobis fuit Isabelle que fuit uxor Johannis Bridde de 


1“ Tmponerent: Pat. 28 H. vi. A.D. 1449. 


= “nosset”: ubi supra. $“ stabilita ’!: w.s. 4“ nuncuparetur”: ws. 
5“ nyredicte ”: ws. § “nostro” : ws. 7“Tsabelle”: ws. 
“-! Omitted in Pat. 28 H. VI. 


By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 057 


Marleburgh quod ipsa quandam Cantariam perpetuam! . . . im- 
perpetuum similiter licenciam dederimus specialem. Statuto de terris 
et tenementis ad manum mortuam non ponendis edito non obstante 
prout in litteris nostris patentibus inde confectis plenius continetur. 
Nos volentes concessionibus nostris predictum effectum debito man- 
cipari concessimus et licenciam dedimus pro nobis et heredibus nostris 
quantum in nobis est prefate Isabelle quod ipsa sex messuagia duo 
tofta quadraginta acras terre duodecim acras prati et sex marcatas 
redditus cum pertinenciis in Marleburgh’ et Oggeburn’ sancti Georgii 
que ad septem marcas nouem solidos et octo denarios extenduntur per 
annum et que de aliis quam de nobis tenentur, sicut per inquisicionem 
inde coram Johanne Dewale Esceatore nostro in comitatu Wiltes de 
mandato nostro captum et in cancellariam nostram retornatam, est 
compertum, dare possit et assignare Capellano Cantarie predicte ha- 
bend’ sibi et successoribus suis imperpetuum in valorem octo marcarum 
per annum in partem satisfaccionis duodecim marcatarum terrarum tene- 
mentum et redditum per annum eidem Capellano et successoribus suis 
per nos nuper adquirend’ concessimus. Et eidem Capellano quod ipse 
messuagia tofta terram pratum et redditum predicta cum pertinenciis 
a prefata Isabella recipere possit et tenere sibi et successoribus suis 
sicut predictum est imperpetuum tenore presencium similiter licenciam 
dedimus specialem Statuto predicto non obstante. Nolentes quod 
predicta Isabella vel heredes sui seu predictus Capellanus vel suc- 
cessores sui racione statuti predicti per nos vel heredes nostros Justici- 
arios Esceatores Vicecomites aut alios Balliuos seu ministros nostros 
vel heredum nostrorum quoscunque inde occasionenter molestantur in 
aliquo seu graventur. In cuius rei testimonium has litteras nostras 
fieri fecimus patentes. 

Teste Rege apud Westmonasterium [die Mercurii] x. die Decembris 
: [A.D. 1449]. 


j On Saturday, 19th December, 1450, Bishop Richard Beauchamp 
‘held an ordination in St. Peter’s, Marlborough, and another on 
‘Saturday, 20th December, 1406. On the latter occasion the candi- 
i dates were: one acolyte and one subdeacon for the house of Eston 
(Royal), five other subdeacons (for Forde Abbey, Exeter, and 
‘Bath and Wells, and a vicar choral for Salisbury), three monks of 


i ala 


Malmesbury, and one other to the diaconate, and a priest for the 
| abbess and nuns of Lacock Abbey, and another priest for Forde 
| Abbey, Exeter, by letters dimissory. Aeauchamp eg., 1. ff. lod, 
191. Wolsey was ordained priest here on the Ember Saturday, 


'The patent of 28 H. VI. (10 Dec., 1449) here recites the greater part of 
| that of the 24th year, which we do not repeat here, as it is given on the pre- 
ceding pages, 555—6. 

2“ Molestentur”: Pat., A.D, 1446. 


558 Marlborough Chantries and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


10th March, 1497—8, by Augustine Church, titular bishop of | 
Lydda, acting as Suffragan for J. Blythe, Bp. of Sarum. Reg. 
Blythe, 1 Vie: 

JT gather from what Mr. Ponting tells us (on a subsequent page 
in this volume) that St. Peter’s Church, Marlborough, was built 
apew—and the tower may have been added a few years later— 
between Bishop Beauchamp’s two visits of 1450 and 1466. This 
disturbance of the building, or else some difficulty about the en- | 
dowment for the chantry, may have been the reason for the delay 
till 1475 in founding the chantry in memory of a husband who 
had deceased before 6th February, 1446. 

On architectural grounds, Mr. Ponting considers the probable — 
date of the tower of St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s Church, which is in. 
some respects like that of Mere Church, to be about 1470. The ~ 
whole building at Marlborough was erected anew, somewhere 
about 1460—70, in place of an older Church of St. Peter which is 
expressly named in a. record of Bp. Ri. Poore, cirea 1224, and 
which was presumably one of the “Churches of Merleberg” 
mentioned by St. Osmund in 1091. A vector named “ Peter” 
occurs in 1232 (Hist. MSS. Report, 1. p. 341), and a complete list of © 
Rectors from the end of the thirteenth century has been compiled. — 


The Birds, Byrdes, or Bryds, of Marlborough, were patrons of 
Huish, or Heuish, in the vicinity. W. Byrde, who held in 14917 
the vicarage of Bradford, appears to have been attainted for high 
treason, and K. Henry VILL. in 1540, appointed Tho. Morley (then * 
Bishop Suffragan of Marlborough) to the vicarage of Bradford as 
well as to the rectory of Fittleton. (Jas. Waylen, Hist. of Marl- 
borough, 480, 499.) It was, presumably, to the same family that — 
John Brydde, of Marlborough, belonged. He had a house in 
Marlborough, and his widow Isabella in 1446 procured a patent to — 
found a chantry at the altar of St. Katherine in St. Peter’s Chureh, 
Marlborough, for the welfare of his soul, and to endow a chaplain 


ee 


with lands, tenements, and rents to the value of 12 marks or £8 
per annum. It was a year after a visit of K. Henry VI. to Marl- 
borough in September, 1448, that she obtained a further patent 


- 


a 


By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 559 


_ (10th December, 1449) in furtherance of her design. It permitted 
her to assign to the chaplain six messuages, two tofts, 6 marks 
rent, and appurtenances in Marlborough, Oggeborn S. Georgii, to 
the extent of 7 marks, 9s. 8d. (as 2 parts of the endowment specified 
- in 1476) and leaving her 4 marks, 3s. 8d., within the limit already 
_ prescribed. It was not until the thirteenth year of K. Edward IV. 
(10th April, 1474), when it is believed that the new parish Church 
had been completed, that the widow appointed W. Smyth as 
chantry priest, to say mass daily at St. Katherine’s altar therein, 
_ and to bid prayers (Paternoster and Ave Maria)at the first lavatory 
of the mass after the offertory, and recite the Psalm De Profuidis 
- (exxix. Vulgate—cxxx), also to keep the year’s mind of her hus- 


ee a ee ae 


_ band’s death, with Placebo and Dirge (evensong and mattins of the 
Dead) on Monday after Martinmas in Winter (November 11th): 
to distribute a dole of 6s. 8d. to poor folk attending the anniversary : 
; to keep one of the keys of the chest containing evidences, orna- 
_ ments, and jewels (jucalia) belonging to the chantry, the second 

key being in custody of the patron, or some fit man deputed by 

him. The endowment consisted of two messuages in Manton (in 

Preshute parish) and one in Ockebourne Moysy (Ogbourne Mey- 
sey, in the parish of St. Andrew), seven tenements in Marlborough, 
’ acres of arable land called Stars Hill, and one acre of meadow 

in Starsmead,within the demesne of Barton (adjoining Marlborough 

Castle), one little meadow near the Bayly (in the parish of St. 
- Peter and St. Paul), one meadow by Blyndelane (Hyde Lane or 
Sun Lane, northward of the High Street) formerly Walter, Lord 
3 Hungerford’s, ten stalls (viz., two for clothiers, two for tanners, 
( two for butchers, and four for fishmongers, there being of old time 
several fishermen plying their calling on the Kennet and in the 
~ Marsh, &c.), 20s. rent out of a tenement lately the abode of John 
Brydde (presumably her husband), 26s. 8d. rent of a tenement 
where J. Michell then abode, 3s. 4d. rent from Nicholas Butcher’s 
tenement, 6s. 8d. from Ric. Chaundelevr’s, 6s. 8d. from Walter 
Moyne’s, 6s. 8d. from J. Spenser’s, 8s. from T. Smyth’s, 6s. 8d. 
from the neighbour of R. Grenley, and 4s. from Ric. Coles’. Also, 
her own pasture, called Collingysdown in the parish of St. George 


560 Marlborough Chantries and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


de Preshewitt. The advowson and presentation of the chantry 
was to be in the patronage of T. Beke, of Arlegh Whyteknyght 
(probably Earley in Sunning), Berks, gentleman, Isabella his 
wife (Was this, perhaps, Isabella Brydde’s daughter ?) and their 
heirs, who were to present a priest to the chantry for institution 
and admission within two months of its vacancy. The Bishop, Ric. 
Beauchamp, confirmed this deed by affixing his seal, 14th April, 1475. 

The patronage appears to have passed subsequently into the 
hands of the rector of St. Peter’s and the Mayor of Marlborough 
for the time being, and to have been exercised jointly by them in 
1479 and 1502, but to have lapsed to the Bishop in 1496, 1506, 
and 1512. Sir J. Seymour is named as patron of the chantry in 
1514 and 1520. In 1538, J. Grolleau, the chantry priest, who 
was at one time Rector of Huish, returned his outgoing as 6s. 8d. 
per annum to the poor folk at the Martinmas anniversary, or obit, 
2s, to the Queen (Anne Boleyn) and 1ds. 1d. in tenths to the King. 
In 1544, February 25th, the King granted to Q. Katherine Parr 
for her life time, among other possessions, the Castle of Mazl- 
borough, the patronage of Longbridge Deverill, East Monkton 
otherwise Monkton Deverill, the rectory of St. Peter’s, the 
vicarage of St. Mary’s, and the cantaria S. Katherine in Marl- 
borough.t The Queen died early in September, 1548, but as early 
as 23rd July, 1547, K. Edward VI. had already granted the said 
property to his uncle, Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, his — 
heirs and assigns, in perpetuity. The Duke was condemned for 
felony and beheaded, 22nd January, 1552. 

The chantry priest, aged 62, was deprived when the chantries 
were confiscated in 1548. The goods of the Jesus Service and 
Our Lady’s Service in St. Peter’s Church were sold by the Crown 
in June of that year, but what became of those in the Brydde’s 
coffer of St. Katharine’s chantry does not appear. 

In 1557, H. Fayrefield was rated for the chantry of St. Katharine 
(MS. Harl. 607). In 1565, we read at the head of a rent-roll, 

' Pat. 1 Edw. VI., p. 4, roll 802, m. 36, n. 15, citing this grant to Katherine, 


“late” Queen. No Rector or Vicar here was ever admitted on a presentation 
by any of the Seymours. @. Elizabeth presented a Rector of St. Peter’s in 1579. 


By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 561 


“The Rentall that belongythe to Seynte Peter and Pawll church in 
Merleborow . . . delyvered in to the hands of Robert Hawll now 
beyeng the elder churcheman. 

Imprimis owt off the howse that Robert Mydwyntter ee and. 
payethe by the yere, xviis. 

Item owt off [the] mede by hynde the armytage [Hermitage, in Sun 
Lane] in the occupacion off John Symonds, by the yere, ijs. xd. 

Item owt off a meyde that Mr. Peyche holdythe off seynt Kateryns 
chauntre, by the yere, ijs.” &. &ec. 

| ‘Item owt off the shambulls off our lady, in the tenure off Robert Pers, 
| alias Beel, by the yere, xiid. 
St. Peter's Churchwardens’ Book, A., s. a. 1565. 


In 1565, a tenement in the Bailey Ward [now High Street] is 
described in a lease to Alice Spencer, 11th July, 7° Eliz., as having 
“a tenement of the Quenes Majesty, sometyme belonging to St. 
_ Kateryns Chauntry, on the west partie.” (Marlborough Corpora- 
_ tion Survey Book.) In 1570—71, J. Lovell-paid 2s. rent for a 

mead belonging to St. Katherine’s chantry. And J. Symons, for 
rent of th’ermitage, 2s. 10d. The former was held by J. Hitch- 
' cock in 1614, but the chantry mead was still in the name of “John 

Simons ” in that year: both rents, however, were “ behinde ” ; or 
in arrear. In 1649—50, in the Borough Langable Rent, or Chief 
_ Rents, we find :— 


Hertford, and the Right Hon. Lord Beauchamp in pursuance of a cov- 
enant . . - between the mayor and burgesses of Marlborough. 

1573. “Paid to John Hadnot of the devyse, for obyt money due to 
the queens Majesty for one whole year, 15s.” (Zhe Chamberlains’ 
Account, Marlborough. See above, under the heading “ Devizes,” in 
our Index of Chantries, fc., p. 536). 

In the Balley Ward :—F rom the Blynde Lane, upwards ; 

A Tenement, sometime Chantry Land, per annum, 2s. 

The Chantry House, adjoining, 1d. [The former is now Nos. 97, 98, 
High Street, occupied by Mr. Leadley, and the, so called, “ Working- 
men’s Hall.” The latter is No. 99, Mr. Pope’s Chantry House and 
ironworks]. 

In 1650. Accompt of J. Keynes, Chamberlain, J. Laurence, gent., 
mayor, taken 9 Dec., 1650. Paid to Mr. Sharlett, for chauntry rent 
last year and this as appeareth by his quittance [15s. 4d. per annum] 
30s. 8d. (Borough Account, Chamberlams’ Book). 

In 1655. “ Received out of a mede in the same (Bally) ward, behinde 
the hermitage, of Mr. Proffette [Rector of St. Peter's], 2s.10d. Out of 
a mead, in the same ward, of the Lord Seymours, late of the Chauntry 


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. Chief Rent, 1d. per annum, payable to William, Lord Marquis of 
? 
| 


! 


562 Marlborough Chantries and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


of St. Katherin, 2s.” &c., &c. (A true Rent roll of the Church Rents as 
they are the 25th March, 1655). 

1680. “A meadowe, late Mr. Profitts, behind the hermitage, 2s. 10d. 
A meadowe of the Duke of Somersetts, late Ld. Seymours, late ye 
chantrye of S. Katherines, 2s. A meadowe of Phillipp Franklyn, caled 
Swan meade, 6d. A corner tenement next Blind-lane, 4d. [now the 
Sun Inn, formerly the Rising Sun.], &c., &c. (Extract from “ A rent roll 
agreed on att the Church Accompt made the 12" daye of Aprill, 1680%*.” 
(Prefixed to St. Peter’s, Marlborough, Churchwardens’ Book A.) 


III.—Fundacio Cantarie perpetue Sancte Katherine in ecclesia 8. Petri 
de Marleborogh vulgariter nuncupate Brydde is chaunterye. 
From the Register of Ric. Beauchamp, Bp. of Salisbury, parti., f. 181. 
[Confirmed 14 April, 1475]. 


10 Apr. Vniversis Christi fidelibus ad quos presens scriptum 
13° Edw. rv. Indentatum pervenerit, Isabella relicta Johannis 
1474. Brydde de Marlborogh Salutem in Domino sempiteram. 

Cum Henricus nuper Rex Anglie et Francie et dominus Hibernie 
Sextus per literas suas patentes concesserit et licenciam dederit pro se et 
heredibus suis quantum in Ipso fuerit michi prefate Isabelle Quod ego 
quandam cantariam perpetuam in ecclesia parochiali beati Petri de 
Marleborogh in comitatu Wiltes Sar’ dioceseos ad altare S. Katherine 
in eadem ecclesia de quodam Capellano perpetuo annuatim in ecclesia 
predicta ad altare predictum pro salubri statu ipsius nuper Regis et 
Humfridi nuper ducis Gloucestrie aduunculi sui ac mei predicte Isabelle 
dum vixerimus, et animabus nostris cum ab hac luce migrauerimus, ac 
animabus dicti Johannis et parentum nostrorum predictorum Johannis 
et Isabelle ac animabus omnium consanguineorum amicorum et bene- 
factorum nostrorum et animabus omnium illorum qui manus adiutrices 
ad Cantariam illam sustentandam aliquomodo imponent in futurum. 
necnon animabus omnium fidelium defunctorum iuxta ordinacionem 
mei prefate Isabelle in hac parte fiend’ seu faciend’ celebraturo erigere 
facere creare fundare ac stabilire possimus, Ita quod postquam cantaria 
illa sic facta erecta fundata et stabilita fuerit Cantaria Johannis Brydde 
de Marleborogh nuncuparetur, et per idem nomen Capellanus eiusdem 
Cantarie pro tempore existens implacitare et implacitari possit in quibus- 
cunque actionibus realibus personalibus et mixtis tum coram ipso rege 
quam coram quibus cumque Justiciarijs et Judicibus Spiritualibus et 
secularibus tam (in) quibuscumque curijs et locis, et tam michi prefate 
Tsabelle Quod Ego terras et tenementaac Redditus cum pertinenciis ad 
valorem xli marcarum per annum tam de feodo meo proprio quam 
alieno que de ipso nuper Rege non tenentur in capite dare possem et 
assignare capellano Cantarie predicte Habend’ et tenend’ sibi et succes- 
soribus suis Capellanis Cantarie illius divina in ecclesia predicta ad 
altare predictum pro statu et animabus predictis, sicut predictum est, 
celebraturis quam eidem capellano quod ipse terras et tenement’ ac 
Redditus ad valorem predictum per annum a me prefata Isabella 
recipere posset et tenere sibi et successoribus (A suis) in forma predicta 


By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 563 


sicut predictum est imperpetuum Tenore literarum patencium pre- 
dictarum similiter licenciam dederit specialem dumtamen! per inquisi- 
ciones inde debite capiend’ et in Cancellariam ipsius Dni nuper Regis et 
heredum suorum rite retornandas compertum fuerit quod fieri possit 
absque dampno seu preiudicio predicti nuper Regis vel heredum suorum 
aut aliorum quorumcumque. Noluerit que idem nuper Rex quod Ego 
prefata Isabella aut heredes mei aut prefatus Capellanus et successores 
sul ratione premissorum per.ipsum nuper Regem vel heredes suos 
Justiciarios Esceatores Balliuos seu ministros suos quoscumque oc- 
casionibus inquietemur molestemur in aliquo seu grauemur (Statuto 
de terris et tenementis ad manum mortuam non ponendis edito non 
obstante) Prout in dictis literis patentibus quarum Teste est apud West- 
monasterlum xxvi die Februarij anno predictinuper Regis xxiiii'° plenius 
liquet. Sciatis me prefatam Isabellam virtute literarum patentium 
predictorum ac pro statu et animabus predictis erigere facere creare 
fundare et stabilire Cantariam perpetuam predictam in ecclesia paro- 
chiali predicta ad altare predictum in forma sequenti. ie 

In PRimis Ordino facio et constituo tenore presentium dnm 
Wilhelmum Smyth Capellanum perpetuum divina, ut premittitur 
celebraturum ad altare predictum in ecclesia predicta pro salubri statu 
mei Isabelle dum fuero in humanis et pro anima mea cum ab hac luce 
Migrauerim acetiam predicti Johannis Brydde nuper viri mei et 
animabus predictis. 3 

Er Voto ac per presentes ordino et statuo quod idem dns Willielmus 
Smyth sit Capellanus perpetuus cantarie predicte et successores sui 
pro tempore existentes sint Capellani perpetui e1usdem Cantarie im- 
perpetuum Et quod dictus Will. Smyth et successores sui dicte 
cantarie capellani pro tempore existentes missam in ecclesia predicta ad 
altare predictum quolibet die, nisi eum vel eos infirmitas vel alia causa 
Racionabilis et legittima excuset, deuote celebret et celebrent Et 
quod animam meam cum ex hac luce migrauerim et animas omnium 
personarum supradictaram in missis huius modi sic cotidie celebrand’ 
habeat et habeant specialiter memoratas. 

Irem VoLo quod vnus quisque capellanus cantarie predicte pro tem 
pore existens cotidie cum missam celebrat in transitu suo versus 
primum lauatorium? conuersus ad populum dicat in Anglicis verba 
sequentia Jor the Sowle of John Brydde and Isabelle his wyffe my 
Founder And for all Cristen sowlls. Saye ye oon Pater noster and an 
Ave maria. Et deinde idem Capellanus dicat psalmum De profundis 
cum precibus et oracionibus consuetis. 

VOLO INSUPER quod unusquisque Capellanus dicte Cantarie pro tem- 
pore existens custodiat anniuersarium meum ac anniuersarium predicti 
Johannis nuper viri mei in ecclesia predicta, cum Placebo et Dirige, 
annuatim simul cum aliis presbiteris eiusdem ecclesie modo honesto 


eee ”S—~<—~S 


~ 


1 ps 


1f. 182. 


2 The priest washed his hands after the offertory at mass, and a second 
time after communicating. 


2 3 D 


564 Marlborough Chantries and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


deuote dicendo die lune proxim’ ante festum sancti Martini! in hyeme 
cum missa de Requiem in crastino sequent’ ibidem imperpetuum cele- 
brandum? Et quod quolibet anno ad anniuersarium predictum distri- 
buantur vis. et viijd. inter presbiteros et pauperes ad anniuersarium 
predictum interessentes et orantes magis indigentes per manus capellani 
perpetui et successorum suorum pro tempore ibidem existentium. 
IrrM Voto ET? ORDINO quod in dicta capella Sancte Katherine infra 
ecclesiam parochialem S. Petrile Marleborogh predictam sit una Sista* 
duarum Clauium in quo ponantur litere euidencie et Immunimenta 
quecunque ac ornamenta et Jocalia magis preciosa dicte cantarie per- 
tinencia ibidem saluo et secure custodienda Quarum Clauium vnam 
penes Capellanum dicte cantarie pro tempore existentem et alteram 
penes patronum aut aliquem virum ydoneum ab ipso deputatum volo 
decetero remanere. Et quod cetera vestimenta et ornamenta ad 
cotidianum ysum deputata ad divina officia ibidem celebranda sint in 
custodia dumtaxat capellani eiusdem cantarie pro tempore existentis. 
Er voto quod predictus dns Will. Smyth et eius successores 
capellani perpetui cantarie predicte habeant et quilibet eorum habeat 
ac eldem Willielmo et eius successoribus . . do et concedo per presentes 
pro exhibicione sustentacione seu salario aut stipendio suo ac pro 
reparacione et emendacione predictorum Jacolium® et ornamentorum 
ac pro aliis loco ipsorum cum opus fuerit inveniendis necnon ad 
inueniendum omnia et singula pro elus imposterum necessaria ad 
divina audienda, ut premittitur, in capella predicta dicenda et cele- 
branda et cetera premissa faciend’ et obseruand’ cum Cantaria 
predicta Omnia et singula terras et tenementa ac redditus sub- 
scripta, viz: ill. messuagia cum suis pertinencijs unde ii. iacent in 
Manton et vnum in Ockebourne Moysy,° et vij tenementa cum suis 
pertinencijs omnibus in Marleborogh. Item x. acras terre arabilis 
vocatis Sterryshyll et i. acram prati in Sterrys mede infra dominium de ~ 
Berton iuxta Marleborogh, i. paruum pratum iuxta le Bayly in Marle- 
borogh: i. pratum iuxta Blyndelane nuper dni Walteri Hungerford, x. — 
stalla in Marleborogh predict’. Vnde ii. pro pannarijs, ii. pro Tanners, 
ii. pro Carnificibus et iilj. pro Piscenarijs’ serwantwr. Necnon xx 
solidatos redditus exeunt’ de i. tenemento cum pertinen’ in Marle-— 


1The feast of St. Martin (of Tours) in winter falls on November 11th. 
His Translation was in summer, on July 4th. 

2 Placebo, the service of Evensong, and Dirige (whence ‘‘ dirge ”), that of 
Mattins of the Dead, were so called from the opening words of an antiphon 
in each of those services 7 Hxequiis Defunctorum, which preceded the 
Mass of the Departed, which had for its “antiphona ad introitum ” the- 
words “ Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine; et lux perpetua luceat eis.” 

rig, iis. 
4 Sista : z.e. Crsta, a chest. 5 for Jocalium, 2.e., jewels. 
6 Stic. Ogbourne Meysey. 

7 Perhaps piscinarijs was the word intended. The next word appears 

to be written “ fuwitt-” 


By the Rev. Chr. W ordsworth. 06d 


brogh vbi Johannes Brydde nuper inhabitauit, Et xxvi. solidatos et 
viij’ denariat’. redditus exeunt’ de vno tenemento cum pertinen’ in quo 
Johannes Michell modo inhabitat Et iii. solidatos ac iiij. denariatos 
redditus exeunt’ de i. tenemento in quo Nicholaus Bocher modo 
inhabitat. Et vj. solidat’ et viij. denariat’ redditus exeuntes de i. tene- 
mento in quo Willielmus Chaundeler modo inhabitat, Et vj. solidat. et 
vijj. denariat’ redditus exeunt’? de vno tenemento in quo Walterus 
Moyne modo inhabitat Et vj solidat. et viij. denariat’ exeunt’ de vno 
tenemento in quo Johannes Spencer modo inhabitat Et viij. solidat’ 
redd. exeuntes dei. tenemento proximo in quo Thomas Smyth nuper 
inhabitauit Et vj. sol. et viij denariat. redd. exeunt. de i. ten. in quo 
Ricardus Srenyley (? Grenyley) modoinhabitat Et iiij. solidat. redd. 
exeunt/dei.ten. in quo Ricardus Cole modo inhabitat acetiam totam illam 
terram meam siue pasturam vocatam Collyngisdowne infra parochiam 
sancti Georgij de Preshewitt habend’ et tenend’ mesuagia predicta prata 
stalla tenementa et redditus cum suis pertinen’ prefat’ dno Willielmo 
Smyth Capellano cantarie predicte et successoribus . . . imperpetuum. 

IvEm per presentes do et concedo Thome Beke de Arlegh Whyte- 
knyght in Comitatu Berks Gentilman ac Isabelle vxori eius et heredibus 
suis advocationem dicte Cantarie ac nominacionem et presentationem 
Tdonee persone ad eandem quandocunque quotienscunque et qualiter- 
cumque eandem post hoc vacare contigerit. 

! VOLENS ET ORDINANS per presentes quod dicti Thomas et Isabella et 
heredes suisint patroni dicte Cantarie et habeant jus presentandi ad 
eandem decetero imperpetuum Er voLo quod infra spacium 11. mensium 
a tempore noticie sue huius modi vacacionis continue numeran’ per- 
sonam idoneam Reuerendo patri dno Episcopo Sar’ pro tempore existen’ 
presentare seu nominare teneantur alioquin lapso huiusmodi ii. men- 
sium spacio Collatio dicti Cantarie ad Episcopum Sar’ pro tempore 
existenti pertineat omnimod’ Er voxo quod cantaria illa Cantaria 
Johanms Brydde de Marleborogh imperpetuum nuncupetur Et quod 
vnusquisque Capellanus eiusdem Cantarie pro tempore existens im- 
perpetuum per nomen capelani Cantarie Johannis Brydde de Marle- 
borogh virtute literarum patentium predictarum implacitare possit et 
implacitari ac respondere et responderi in quibuscunque accionibus & 
curijs et locis. 

ET INSUPER ordino et volo ac statuo per presentes, quod capellanus 
cantarie predicte pro tempore existens et successores sul . . im- 
perpetuum sint computantes et respondentes dictis Thome Beke et 
Isabelle vxori sue heredibus et assignatis suis quolibet anno semel cum 
placuerit eisdem Thome et Isabelle vxori eius heredibus et assignatis 
suis de omnibus et singulis Jocalibus et ornamentis predicte cantarie 
pertinentibus per indenturas inter ipsos et Capellanum dicte Cantarie 
pro tempore existen’ de jocalibus et ornamentis predictis faciend’ Ita 
quod per easdem indenturas et compotum predictum inde reddendum 
in forma predicta intelligi possit quod predicta jocalia et ornamenta 


‘f, 183". 


566 Marlborough Chantries and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


non diminuantur nec abstrahantur a Cantaria predicta. Sed quod 
ibidem ad vsum eiusdem Cantarie pro administracione et augmentacione 
diuini seruicij ibidem obseruand’ remaneant imperpetuum. 

VOLO INSUPER quod ynusquisque Capellanus ad dictam Cantariam 
decetero admittendus in prima admissione sua tactis sacrosanctis dei 
euangelijs corporale prestet iuramentum, quod omnia et singula in 
predicta ordinacione contenta quatenus ipsum concernunt fideliter et 
inviolabiliter obseruabit. VLTERIUS QUE humilime supplico et per 
presentes exoro Reuerendum in Christo patrem et dum dnm Ricardum 
dei gracia nunc Sar’ episcopum vt sua speciali gracia dignetur intuitu 
charitatis hanc meam presentem ordinacionemac omnia et singula pre- 
missa in hoe scripto meo specificata et contenta favorabiliter stabilire 
ratificare et quantum in ipso est pro se et successoribus suis modo debito 
ac Sigillo suo confirmare In cuius rei testimonium huic presenti carte 
mee Indentate Sigillum apposui. Datum decimo die mensis Aprilis 
Anno Regni Regis Edwardi Quarti post conquestum Anglie tercio 
decimo.! [10 Apr. 13° Edw. IV.] 

Er nos Ricarpvs permissione diuina Sarwn Episcopus prefatam 
fundacionem ordinacionem et stabilitatem prout superius recitantur et 
scribuntur authoritate nostra ordinaria confirmamus approbamus et 
ratificamus pro nobis et successoribus nostris imperpetuum per presentes 
Saluojure ecclesie nostre CathedralisSar’sucessorum nostrorum et aliorum 
quorum interest Et ad specialem ac personalem rogatum et requisici- 
onem prefate Isabelle Brydde Fundatricis et ordinatricis dicte cantarie 
sigillum nostrum presentibus duximus apponendum Dat’ quo ad 
apposicionem Sigilli nostri in palatio nostro Sarisburvens: Quartodecimo 
die mensis Aprilis Anno Domini Millesimo Quadringentesimo Septua- 
gesimo quinto Et nostre translacionis anno vicesimo quinto. (Sealed 
14 Apr. 1475.) 


Augmentation Office, Public Record Office. Chantry Certificates 
[A.D. 1548] for the County of Wilts. - Roll 58. Art. 47. 


(a) JESUS SERVICE IN St. PreTER’s CHURCH. 


Certeyn landes gyven for the mayntenaunce of a preeste, within the 
parisshe churche of Saint Peter in Marl’borow called Jesus seruyce, 

John Burdsey of th’age of Ixv yeres incumbent ; viz. 

Marlborow: John Davis holdith by Indenture dated the xxv" daye 
of Auguste in the xxxj" yere of the reigne of Kinge Henry the viij' 


1 The Regnal years of Edward IV. are reckoned as beginning on March 
4th, Thus 10 Apr. 13° Edw. IV. = 10 April, 1474. Henry VI. (after nine 
years’ deposition) resumed his royal style for a few months, 9 October, 1470, 
and died 21 May, 1471. Iam tempted to suggest that the 10 April of the 13th 
year might mean “1475 ” to one who recollected the date of the late King’s 
death. But, probably, it is safer to suppose that “1474” was really intended, - 
and that thus a full year intervened between the indenture of the Foundress 
and the Bishop’s confirmation thereof, on 14th April, 1475. 


By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 567 


[1539] for the terme of xxj yeres one tenemente with a garden, and 
payeth yerely xiij*. ii1j4. 

Willm Barbour holdith by Indenture dated the xxyj"* of Marche in 
the xxxj™ yere of the reign of Kinge Henry the viij'” [1540] for a Terme 
of xl yeres one tenemente in Kingesbury strete and payith xvj°. - 

Nycholas Leisham holdith by Indenture dated the xxvj'* of Marche 
in the xxxj'" yere of the reigne of Kinge Henry the viij** [26th March 
1540] for terme of xl yeres, one tenemente in Kingesbury strete, and 
payith x*. 

Willm Fraune’ holdith by Indenture dated in the feste of the An- 
nunciation of our Lady, in the xxxij* yere of the reigne of Kinge 
Henry the viij'" [25th March, 1541] for terme of xxj yeres, one tene- 
mente called the Hermytage with a garden, called Moreforeste, and 
payith yerely vj*. viij% 

John Busshell holdith by Indenture dated in the feste of saynt 
Mychaell in the fyrste yere of ‘the reigne of Kinge. Edwarde the vj* 
[29th September, 1547] for terme - . . (6lank) yeres one plotte of 
mede called Stokenforde conteyning by estymacion 7 acres and 1 yard 
land, and payith yerely xs. 

[Summa otalis] evijs, iijd. 

the goodis and ornamentis belonginge ynto the sayd seruyce prised 
at cilijs. ijd. 

Memorandum the sayd Incumbent is a very honeste poore man, Albeit 
not able to serue a Cure by reason of his age, and hath none other 
lyvenge but this seruice only. 


(6) SitrprenpIARy Prizst 1n St Prerser’s CHuRcH, appointed in 1504 
for a term of 90 years. 

(Art. 48.) Certeyne landis appoynted to fynde a preeste within the 
parishe churche of saynt Peter in Marlborowe by a dede beyrynge date 
the v™ of Julij Anno xix® R. Henrici vij™ [5th July, 1504] to haue 
contynuance for the terme of iiij. [7.e., 90] yeres then next folowinge, 
John Pottes of the age of xlilij yeares Stypendarye. 

Marlborow. The rentis of diuerse tenauntes at will following, viz., of 


John Godeman . . . John Blome . . . Alice Brownberde widowe 
Rychard Kinge - . . Rob'Caddell . . . John Turnour 
John Style . : . John Davis fora Shambell in the market 


place ijs. vjd. Rob‘. Bythewaye for one other shambell xxs.. John 
Pottis for one tenemente with a garden in bayllywarde xs. in all payable 
at ilij vsuall termes in the yere lxxvijs. vjd. Richarde Dyconson 


ayatehouse . . . Xxs. Willm Stybbes . . . one tene- 

mente with a garden . .:. xxs. The same William .. . one 

cotage with a garden . . . xjs. David Samborne .. . one 

shoppe or shambell in the highe streete and payethe yerely, vs. John 
Lambe .. . onetenemente .. . xvjs. 


Thomas Wale holdith by Indenture datyd the xvj'* daye of Marche 
in the xxxij¢ yere of the reigne of Kinge Henry the viij'" [6th March, 
1541] for terme of xxxj yeres, one close of medowe nyghe the hermytage 
conteyning by estimacion 1 acr: and payith at said festis xvd. 


568 Marlborough Chantries and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


John Weyre holdith by Indenture dated the fyrste day of Marche in 
the xxix" yere of the reigne of Kinge Henry the viij [1st March, 1538] 
for terme of xlj yeres, one tenemente with a garden in bayllyward, and 
payith xvjs. 

Rycharde Malybroke holdith by Indenture dated the xvjth of Julye 
in the xxj'" yere of the reigne of Kinge Henry the viijth [16th July, 
1529] for terme of xxxi yeres, one close of pasture called the hermytage 
close conteyneng by estimacion one acre, and payith at the sayd festis xs. 

[Summa Totalis] viij!. xvj®. ix’. Whereof Reprised for an yerely 
rente goynge owte of the premissis to the Quenes Boroughe of Marl- 


borour called the langable xij*. xj‘. ob. 

And so Remaynyth clere viij"'. 11j*. x9. ob. 
The goodis and Ornamentis belongynge unto the ; 

sayd chauntre prised at vs. iij4. 


Memorandum, the sayd Incumbent is a verey honeste man, and well 
able to serue a cure, Albeit a verey poore man and hath none other 
lyvinge but this seruice only. 

Also the landis of this sayd seruice were chargeable with xls, yerely 
toward the reparatyons of the sayd parisshe Churche. 


Chantry Certificates, No. 58, Art. 53 (A.D. 1548). 
(c) Saynt KATERENS CHAUNTRE. 
(Established in 1474, under Patents of 1446-9). 

Founded within the parisshe churche of saynt Peter in Marlborowe, 
Thomas Russel of the age of lxij yeres Incumbente. : 

Marlborowe : the rentis of the tenauntis at will folowinge, viz : , 

of Nycholas Myllent for one tenemente with a garden next ynto the — 
Swanne, xiijs. iijd. ‘ 

of John Swallowe . . . John Madigge . .°. Thomas Bassett, 
for one tenement with a garden nyghe the towne diche, xs. a 

of James Garlycke . . . William Pelham, for one shoppe in the — 
bucherrowe, iiijs- 

and of Robert Bell for one shoppe in the said rowe, ilijs. f 
in.all to be payed as before . . . Ilvijs. iiijd. 3 

Manton. Ralphe Lancaster and Alice his wif holde, by Indenture 
dated the ix” of December in the xxvj™ yere of the reigne of Kinge 
Henry the viij'" [1534] for terme of their lyves, one lytell medowe con- 
teynyng, by estimacion, i acre dimzd., and payeth as before yerely 

vlijs. f 

Manton in the parisshe of Preshatte. Rycharde Feyrefeild holdith, 
as it is sayd, one tenemente. 

The same Rycharde . . . viijs. 

Walter Storye . . Vs. 

Ockborne Saynt \Andr ewe. Walter Colman holdith by indenture 

a lytell close of pasture conteyning by estimacion one yarde 

lande lyinge in the common falowe, and Common of pasture for C. shepe 
in the sayd falow, and payith at the sayd festis, vs. 


Ps 
a 


By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 569 


[Summa Totalis] viij#. xviij*. viij?. 
Whereof, Reprised for An 
yerely rente goynge owte 
of the premisses to the 
quene’s Castill of M'leborowe 
And so Remaynyth clere, viij!. xiiij*. vii}. 
Memorandvm the sayd Incumbent is a verey honeste man, albeit not 
able to serve a Cure, by reason of his age, and fferthermore a verey 
poore man, and hath none other lyvinge besyde this sayd Chauntre. 


iii’. 


(Art. 54 relates to “ A Chauntre within the parisshe churche of 
Saynt Marye in Marleborow of the foundatyon of Foster and 
Pengryve.”) 

Will’m Lewys of the age of Ix yeres Incumbente [Among the tenants 
named are John Levys, tenement and garden, xx*. Also Will’m Levys, 
one tenement in the churchyarde, v°.] 

Summa x", viij®, 1ij2. 
Whereof Reprised for an 
yerely rent goying owte 
of the premisses to the Wi 
quenes castell in 
M'leborow 
And so Remaynyth clere x". iij*. i11j4. 

Memorandum: the sayd Incumbent is a verey honeste man and of 
good reporte amongeste his neighbours, albeit not able to serve a Cure 
by reason of his age, and Infirmyte, and ferthermore a verey poore 
man, and. hath none other lyvinge but this Chauntre. 

Also the towne of M’leborowe is a greate towne wherein be iij parisshe 
Churches,! and in the same m’lvyj [z.e. 1056] people whiche receyve the 
blessed Communion, in every of wiche parisshe churches there is a 
vicar indowed albeyt their lyvingis be so small and there Cures so great, 
that withoute helpe of some ministers they be not able to serue the 
sayd Cures, and in consideratyon therof, all the landis before mentyoned 
were gyven to haue contynuance as before is declared, wherefore the 
Mayre and Commons of the same towne desyre the Kyngis mooste 
honourable councell to consyder them accordinglye. ; 

Also there is an hospitall within Marlborowe (whereof the incumbente 
is ded) of clere yereley value of vij!. xvj®. xj‘. ob. q. [z.e., £7 16s. 113d.] 
wiche the sayd mayre and commons humbly desyre the kingis highnes 
and his mooste honorable councell to co(n)verte into a ffreescole for the 
inducement of youth within the same towne, and in the countrey next 


thereabout, 
Art 55 relates to ‘“‘ Beak’s Chauntre, founded within the parisshe 
churche of Ogborne Saynt George.” 


1 Besides St. Peter and St. Paul’s and St. Mary the Virgin’s, there was 
Standing in 1548 the Church of St. Martin. 


570 Marlborough Chantrics and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


Yearley value 37s. 6d., “whereof vijs. vjd. to the Kynge’s college in 


‘Cambridge: and so remaynyth clere, xxxs.” 


“Mem. The laste Incumbente dyed in Marche in the xxxv' yere of 
the reigne of Kinge Henry the viij® [A.D. 1544] ever syth whose death 
the ffermer hath retayned the sayd rente in his handis, and is redy to 
[The Rev. Mackenzie E. C. Walcott notes that 
there was a Chantry House at Ogbourne St. George. 


answere the same.” 


Xii., 379. ] 


WILLS AND BEQUESTS for pious uses, from the Marlborough 
Mumicipal Survey Book. (Cf. p. 554, above.) 


1502 
26 July. 


1518 
8 June. 


Robert Foster! by will bequeathed to the Mayor of 
Marlborough and others “all my Jands in Marl- 
broughe and Ellcott, to fynde a preist to pray for 
me and my freinds within our Lady Church, be- 


fore the fygure of our Lady of Pity” yearly for - 


evermore 

At the testator and freinds yearly obit 

To the Mayor of M. whatsoever he be or shall be 
ye to the intent that he shall see my obitt 
kept and performed 

(Rob. Richardson, vicar, W. Fisher and H. Pen- 
eryffe, executors.) 

Rob. Somerfield gave land called “ Chymanadg 
close” to discharge the town henceforth of 
chymanage rent and charges levied on “ vittail- 
lers ” and carriers 

From Cowlebridge Close, to repair the bridge called 
Cowlebridge 

Two tenements in Kingsbury Street to J. Bythe- 


way mayor, T- Blundell, parson of St. Peter’s, - 


and Ric. Dyckenson, churchwarden, to provide 
his obit in St. Peter’s Church, as follows 

To six priests 

For oblations 

Waxe 

Clerk 

Sexton 


1 Rob. Foster (or Forster) was Mayor of Marlborough in 1494. Mr. Mil- 
burn observed, “ Poor Foster! The Mayors of Marlborough never think of 
him, but use his property for easement of the Rates.” Henry Pengrife, an 
executor, whose chantry was combined with Foster’s in St. Mary’s Church, 


Marlborough, was Mayor in February, 1507. 


2 Our Lady of Pity, elsewhere called “ Our Lady of the Pew,” was a pieta, 
or representation of the Sorrow of the Blessed Virgin with the Body of our 


Saviour, as taken down from the Cross, laid across her knees. 


Wilts Arch. Mag., 


—y 
Dpwaao 


By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 571 


Bedeman 
Bederoll 
Singing children 
The parson, to offer 
5 es to take up 1 
Bread, ale, and cheese for the priests 
The auditor 
Bread for poor people 11 
The mayor, parson and churchwarden to see the 2 
tenements repaired. “The residue to be im- 
ployed on an honest preste to pray for my sowle, 
my freinds and all chrysten sowles at the Trynite 
altar at the oversight of the mayor, parson, and 
churchwarden, as it is able 10 0 
1519 John Bowear gave, from a house called “the 
29 Aug. Angel” :—For the Jesus Service in the Church 


PO@OdDHowe 


» of St. Peters, yearly 100 
For his yearly obit: the mayor and the parson of ~ 
St. Peter’s to have the oversight 6 8 
1519 Ric Parsons of ) To be buried in the choir of St. 
28 March  Shalborne } Michael the Archangel, Shal- 
(Will in Latin) borne 
To Mother church of Sarum 4 
To the high altar there 4 
To 5 principal lights 10 


To J. Poole, Mayor of Marlb. and burgesses, my 
tenement or cottage in the parish of 8. Martins, 
to provide the customable services of the demense 


out of rent, to wife Matilda ; 6 8 
after whose decease, the residue to the good of 
my soul. 
1521 John Barstaple! Rent out of land called Stock- 
21 Jan. enford in W. Bedwyn :—for maintenance of the 


Jesus Masse in the Church of St. Peter, or (in 

case that mass decay), in St. Peter’s church behoof 

(E. Dolman, executor). For J. Barnstable’s obitt. 

1526 Rob. Nuttyng To churchwardens of St. Peter’s 
26 July his dwelling house in Highstreat, remaining term 
of lease. 2 Cottages in Blowhornestreat which 

he held of the house of Maydenbradley for the 

terme thereof of intent to kepe an obitt within 

the churche of St. Peter. If the churchwardens 

do not perform this, then the pryor and covent 

of the white Fryers shall take the charge in 

hand 13 4 


Ou ox 
oo 


1 J. Barstable or Barnstaple, left also to E. Dolman, his exor., his interest 
in a tenement in the Ballywarde which he held of the “ pryor and covent 2 
of the (Gilbertine) “house of St. Margaretts.” 


572 Marlborough Chantries and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


1526 John Bytheway! To churchwardens of St. Peters 
1 Aug. and their successors for evermore, his tenement 
in the parish of St. Mary which he bought of T. 
Fryse, yearly rent 42s. 4d. to maintain for ever 
an obit in the church of St. Peter to the expense 
of 7s. 4d., whereof to the parson for overseeing 
The churchwardens accomptants 
The rest amongst pore people 6 
The resydue to the use of the church of St. Peter 1 15 
John Bytheway Also all his tenement lying in the 
Marsheward. which he bought of Rob. Lovell of 
the yearly rent of 16 
towards the sustentation of a chappelen in Jesus 
Service to the th’entent that he and his friends 
might be prayed for evermore. Jone his wife, 
executrix 
1527 William Serle The profitts of 2 tenements or bur- 
1 April gages in Kyngesburystreat in Marlebrough; 
betwen the tenement cornered of Robert (svc) 
Fryse of the south partie and of voide ground 
late Margaret Chadertons of the north partie, to 
the vse of Jesus service in the church of St. 
Peter’s to the mayntenaunce of the fraternytie,” 
and to fynde an obit to the expenses of 
And also 3 tenements in M. whereof 2 lyen in the 
Greneward betwene the ten’. of Rawlen Cley of 
the W. partie and ten‘. of Alice Fermer wydowe 
of the E. partie; the other ten. called the 
Kyllyng house lyeth in Kyngesbury Streat to 
the use of Jesus Service in the Church of St. 
Maries in Marlborough to the maintenance of 
the fraternitie and to fynde an obit. to the 
expenses of ; 4 0 
And if the priest reciteth not his (W. Serle’s) name 
every fryday but ceaseth one moneth to do the 


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1 J. Bytheway was Mayor of Marlborough in 1512 and 1525. 

2 There was a Iraternity of the Blessed Name of Jesus in St. Peter’s and 
also in St. Mary’s parish. It was to part of the former endowment of the 
fraternity in St. Peters (as I infer from the mention of Mr. Fryse as neigh- 
bour) that a lease, granted by the Corporation to W. Carver, 19th Aug. 
1575 (17th Eliz.) incidentally refers :—“ a tenement in Kyngesbury Streate, 
between a tenement (late J. Fryse) of the south part, and a tenement 
sometyme pertayning to the Fraternitie of the Blessed Name of Jesus of 
the north parte.” Corporation Survey Book of Leases. The Chantry Cer- — 
tificates mention Our Lady’s Gild at Aldbourne, St. Catherine’s at 
Chippenham, The Tailors’ and Weavers’ Fraternities at Sarum, and Corpus 
Christi Brotherhedde at Trowbridge. (Welts Arch. Mag., xii. 373—9 ; xxii. 
318—19). 


Fs 


By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 5738 


same, then the feoffees shall re-enter. J. Dauys 
and W. Caunton executors.! 
1530—31 John Mathew.? His body to be buried in the 
23 Feb. church of our Lady. From his house: To pro- 
vide 2 tapers of wax to brenn at mattens, masse, 
and evensong every duplex feast before the high 
altar in St. Mary’s 3 4 
1533 Thomas Hill Land in Charnam Street, Hunger- 
98 July ford, to the poor in Marlboro “TI will that the 
maior of Marlebrough & his brethern, & ther 
successors shall cause a dirige to be don the 
Thursday every ymbering weke, of placebo, & on 
the Fryday a mass of reguzem, and the maior to 
chuse every of the said daies fyve pore folk, and 
eche of them to have a shert or els a smock, price 
8d., to be don yerlie whiles the world endures in 
St. Peter’s church.” Jone, his wife, executrix, 
1539 William Seyman From his house in Newland in 
10 May the Greneward to provide 2 shyrtes to be given 
on Friday in the ymber weke after the Exaltacion 


of the holley crosse [Sept. 14]. 6 8 
Also to provide 2 smocks and 1 shirt and money 
on Friday in the lst week in Lent? 6 8 


1“ When the law forbade the continuation of such services as the Jesus 
Service and obits the Corporation became possessed of the Billying’ 
(7 “Killyng” : Chr. W.) House, which adjoined the house which at present 
is the residence of R. Berndt, Esq. (34, Kingsbury Street).”—Wote by the 
late Mr. Joseph Milburn. 

2 John Mathew was Mayor of Marlborough in 1529. 

3 The gifts of W. Seyman (1539), J. Burdesey (1550), and J. Bytheway 
(1526), were subsequently given as a combined dole on Good Friday. 
“1557. On good Frydaye, John Parencheff, then beyng mayre of the said 
_ Marlebrugh, bestowed that xxs., an annuyte owt of the howes next Oxford 
strete, now in the occupyeng of John Trwe (the gyft of W. Symmans, late 
mayre by his testament and last wyll), with another annuytie of iij s. iiij d. 
(see swb anno 1550) half of that to be gyvyn on goodffryday, and thother 
halff in the ymber weke befor’ Crystmas, to be receyvyd at Mr. Browne his 
hands of the gyfft of John Byrdyseye prest, and an other annuytie of iij s. 
iiij d, to be recevyd at the hands of the Churchwardens hands of Saint 
Peters of the gyft of John Bithwey (sub anno 1526), half to be gyvyn on 
goodffrydaye andthother halff the ymber weke befor’ Crystmas as her’ after 
ffolowith—Fyrst to Willm Batster, vjd. Item to”—The rest of the list 
was not registered. Corporation Survey Book, Marlborough. 

1571. The elder churchwarden of St. Peter’s, in Marlborough, in his 
accompt made 22nd Dec., acknowledged, among receipts for the past year 
| “10s,, which was owing to the church, by the gyfte of Mr. Browne.” See 
_ also the preceding note. 


574 Marlborough Chantries and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


And “about a diriges.” LES 
Margaret, his wife, executrix. 


Robt. Warmwell, citizen of Salisbury, whose will, made in 1447, 
has been noted on p. 527, directed that a gown with a hood of white 
cloth should be given to each of 3,500 persons on the day of his 
burial. Also that a hundred shirts and 100 shifts and 100 pair | 
of leather shoes should be distributed among the most indigent 
men and women. TZ'ropenell Cartulary, i., 236, 239. 


1546 James More, ) From a mead in Newbury Street 
30 April glover ) purchased of Mr. Poole, 6s. 8d., 
for the donor, Ja. More’s obit and for the ‘soul’s 
health of his wife Elizabeth, in St. Peter & 
Pawle’s Church. To the 5 priests 1 
The offering 
‘Wax [of tapers around the herse] 
The bedroll [for mention of their names in bidding 
the beads] 
The Clerk 
The Sexton 
The singing children 
The belman 
The mayor 
The oldest churchwarden 
The residue to poore people to see it done 


Hy Ot © 


WP Re DD Ww 


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The details of the obit are derived froin a copy of James More’s © 
will entered on p. 1 of the Churchwardens’ Book of St. Peter and 
St. Paul, Marlborough, where the accounts begin in 1555, as 
mere balance sheets ina summary form, first in Latin, down to 1558, 
and then in English, from 1561 to 1569. They continue more 
fully (in English) from 1570. . 

The endowments of such obits as the foregoing one, devised by 
James More in 1546, were confiscated by the Commissioners to 
the Augmentation Office in the following year. Chantries, with 
Freechapels and Colleges of Priests—those of Oxford and Cam-_ 
bridge very narrowly escaping and being specially exempted—_ 
were given to the Crown by the Act of 1 Edw. VI, cap. 14, in ; 
the Parliament which began in Feb., 1547. ; 

Consequently the bequests of later date assumed a different — 
form. Thus we find the following :— : 


By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 575 


John Burdseye, clerk in holy orders, who had been incumbent of the 
Jesus Service, held on Fridays in St. Peter’s Church, Marlborough, till 
about 1547, had been one of the administrators appointed in April, 1546, 
under Ja. More’s will. 

1550 John Burdseye bequeathed the term of years which 
4 Dec. he had in the house called (blank)! 
The Hermitage and houses that he builded there 
[in the Baylly ward] during his yeres : And also 
the house that he purchased of Edward Coles : 
to the use of the poor of St. Peters, the repara- 
cions being deducted 


To J. Pottes? his executor® for his paynes, yerely 1 0 
1553 Richard Dyconson* bequeathed “to repareinge of St. 
28 Aug. Peter and Poole’s church 137 4 


A gift in taile, with remainder to the mayor and 
burgesses in trust. Charge on a barn and close and 
a little close in Blowhorn Street, and.a house in _ 
tenure of J. Parencheffe : to the ipoen 2, days be- 


fore Christmas 6 8 
To Churchwardens of St. Peters for distributing 

the same 8 
To the Mayor for ensinnte 1 0 
To the Reparacyon of St. Mary’s church 6 8 


(The will on parchment, with a bond by J. Paren- 
cheff attached, is preserved among the Corporation 
documents). 
1556—7 Thomas Vale left in tail, with remainder to the use 
18 Jan. of the Mayor, the tenement in which he then 
dwelled, that which R. Cheney held, the smythe 
shopp J. Lanfeild, and garden ground behind, 
£40 in money to Rob. Vale his son, &ec., &e. If 
all his children died without issue, £20 to be put 
in the common coffer of the town, to be lent to 
yong occupyers in the discretion of the Mayor. 
(Note added, temp. Eliz. “As yet no effect is 
taken of this will.”) 20 0 0 
1570 Robert Weare) From lands and tenements on the 
20 Oct. alias Browne}  eastof the high crosse on the south 
side of the waie that leadeth out of the high street 
to St. Mary church, a rent charge. To the poor 
of Marlebrowe 1 0 0 


1 A garden called “ Moreforest ” was attached to the hermitage. 

2 J. Pottes or Potter was himself stipendiary priest under one foundation 
of 5 July, 1504, designed to continue till 1594. He was a Priest (? of our 
Lady’s Service) when Chantries were dissolved in 1547. 

3 Ric. Dyconson was Mayor of Marlborough in 1532—3 and 1538—9. See 
Muster Book. His will is recorded on p, 2 of the St. Peter’s Churchwar- 

\dens’ Book. 


076 Marlborough Chantries wnd the supply of Clergy in olden days. 

To the mayor for distributing the same 5 0 8 

(Agnes his wife and Richard his son executors.) 

Rob. Weare, alias Browne, had been Mayor of Marlborough, 1st 
December, 1562. 


(date wanting) Henry Cusse (of Swindon) left money to be a 
stock for ever for relief of poor people, at Easter. 
His wife Elionor executrix 16 0 0 


1615 Thomas Rayof Sarum. Income of houses in “ Gig- 
18 June. ging streete ”(Gigant St.) Salisbury, to poor 
(proved clothiersin Trowbridge, Chippenham, Westbury, 
15 Noy.) and Marlborough (now administered by Trustees 

and, since the cessation of the local cloth manu- 
facture, applied to educational purposes, under 
an order of the Charity Commissioners). 


(2...) Mr—Biggs, left by will for Good Friday money 2 0 0 

“Good Friday Rents,” according to the Report of the Charity 
Commission (Wilts Charities i. (North Wilts) p. 708; a.p. 1908), 
now amount to £1 17s. 2d. per annum, and are drawn from houses § 
in Marlborough, viz., No. 2, Perrin’s Hill; 140, High Street — 
(formerly “the Marlborough Coffee House,’ the King’s Arms — 
public house, and from the Crown (formerly a house and malthouse) 
8, Kingsbury Street. Also the sum of 6s. 8d., payable by the | 
churchwardens of St. Peter and St. Paul, Marlborough. It was | 
paid, e.g. in 1825. Some other rents formerly paid have been lost | 
about the time of King George III., or earlier. 


1626 \ Robert Elys left to trustees as a stock to be lent for 


30 Jan. 2 years, freely, to any poorman of Marlborough 10 0 
1636 Andrew Rowsell left as a stock to be lent to the 
May poor, freely 20 0 


1640 Anne Payne, relict of Rob. Payne (late of the 
Liberty of the Tower of London) left to the Com- 
pany of Goldsmiths on trust to pay £5 yearly to 
the poor of the parishes in Marlborough. (This 
bequest is now vested in the official trustees). At 
the discretion of the Incumbents and Church- 
wardens. 5 0 
1678 Chr. Willoughby of Bishopstone, esq., gave £200 to 
the mayor and burgesses, to be chargeable for a 
payment of £8 per annum tothe poor of the 
parish of Wyly. To the poor of Marlborough, 
yearly 2 0 


By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 577 


1679 (Anonymous). The Guift of a serten pious and 
9 April charitable Cittizen of London of a black Velvet 
Pall edged with white Sarcanet, 4 yards x 4 
yards square. To the mayor to be let to gentry 
or others of the Town for 10s., and to those of the 
country for 20s., or so much more as they will 

ofter for the benefit of the poor. 

Walter, Lord Hungerford, by his will, made 10th July, 1442, 
provided “‘ yerely to do” (besides the endowment of St. Katharine’s 
Hospital at Heytesbury, “ other almesdedis and workys of pitie 
upon Good Fryday and other certayne dayes in the yere.” T'ro- 
penell Cartulary, ii., 365—6, 

Besides the will of the Rev. W. White (1678) and the Dowager 
Duchess of Somerset, the more recent bequests, by Jane Brown 
(1706), Sarah Franklyn (1795), T. Merriman Hancock (1802), J. 
Goldwyer (1808), Nathaniel Merriman (1824); the Rev. C. Francis 
(1820), Mrs, Eliz. Harris (1817), T. Seager Gundry (1857), W. Hill 
(1871), Dr. Harward Kean (1882), Mrs. Eliz. Malpus (1884), J. 
Baverstock (1829), David Goddard (1898),and Sarah Lawes (1830), 
are duly noted in the Commissioners’ Report of Wilts Charities, i. 
(North Wilts), pp. 699—729. 


List OF CHAPLAINS, CHANTRY PRIESTS, CHANTRY ORNAMENTS, 
AND MASTERS OF ST. JOHN’S HOSPITAL. 
PRIESTS OF THE FREE CHAPEL or St. NICHOLAS IN THE CASTLE, 
MaRLBorouGH. Occurs A.D. 1245. 
1311 J.deMolendo, or Molyn,chap- 1352. J. Atte Mulle 


lain ; resigned 1361. J. Elis, or Elys ; resigned 
1323 W. Robilard de Meredin, 1381. W. Perham ; died 

“vicar ” 1384, 'T. Terry, exchanged with 
1324. (the: same) “cantarist”; 1389. Rad. Wykeleye, or Wykele 

resigned in whose place 


(Hitherto the “ Rector” of Pres- 1393. J. Smelt 
hute was patron of the chapel, 1397. Rob. Goor, or Gore ; resigned 
but subsequently the Bishop 1399. Nic. Gore ; resigned 


collates, 1334—1417.) 1399. Nic. Godewyne ; resigned 
1334. Galfridus de Godhyne 1399. J. Whytermore 
1335. W. Robelard ; resigned 1406. TT. Rilee (on resig. of N. Gore) 
1346. Lambert de Paulesholte 1414, T. Beke ; resigned 
1349. Ric. Ayleward ; dimuss. 1417. J. Waleys 


VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXIV. 2Q 


578 Marlborough Chantries and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


CHANTRY Priests of a Perpetual Chantry of St. Katharine called 
Brydd’s Chantry, at the ALTAR OF St. KATHERINE in the Church 
of St. Peter and St. Paul, Marlborough. See List, pp. 585—6. 

There was also a JESUS ALTAR, which is said (L know not on 
what authority) to have been on the south side of the body of St. 
Peter’s Church, St. Katharine’s Altar being on the north. There 
was also an altar of the Ever Blessed Trinity. The Jesus Service 
(to be said apparently on Fridays) was endowed by J. Bower, 29th 
August, 1519, who left by will 20s., the yearly rent of the “ Angel,” 
for that purpose; by J. Barnstaple, 21st Jan., 1521—2; J. 
Bytheway, who bequeathed 16s., rent of a tenement in the Marsh, 
1st August, 1526; W. Searle, who gave vent from Kingsbury St., | 
for the fraternity of Jesus Mass in St. Peter’s (besides the service 
n St. Mary’s), 1st April, 1527. The endowments were valued at | 
£5 7s. 4d. yearly, and the goods and ornaments at £5 4s. 2d. — 
The chantry priest was J. Burdsey, aged 65 years, in the reign of : 
Henry VIII. (See above, p. 566.) 

1548. J. Pottes, aged 44 years, stipendiary priest (apparently — 
of Our Lady’s Service in St. Peter’s) under a deed dated 5th July, ~ 
19° H. VII. [A.D. 1504]. The rents from Hermitage close and © 
divers tenements and gardens amounted to £8 16s. 9ds Chantry © 
Certificate, No. 58., Art. 47. (See above, p. 567.) 7 

In the 2nd year of King Edward VI., 15th June, 1548, the | 
chantry goods were valued and sold. . 

Some counties (such as Dorset) are so fortunate as to have pre-— 
served in detail the records of the goods pillaged from Parish 
Churches under the authority of King Edward VI. in 1548. In ; . 
Wilts, we have for Marlborough and most other places, merely a : 
meagre statement about bells and chalices left to the parish in — 
churchwardens’ hands, and a bare statement of the weight of silver 
confiscated by the Crown, without further particulars. The com-— 
missioners in 1553 retained 160z. of plate for the King, and delivered — 
back into the hands of W. Andrews and Rychard Chaynye, chureh- 
wardens of St. Peter and St. Paul’s, a chalice weighing 12oz., for 
the use of “Marlebroughe seynte peter.” ‘There had, however, 
been an earlier pillage projected in the time of King Henry VILL. ~ 


By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 579 


in Feb., 1546. It was not indeed directed against the high altar 
or chaneel of the Church, but it concerned the side altars in the 
aisles wherever these were connected with endowed chantries. 
Such was the case at both the Churches in Marlborough, at each 
of which there was a “Jesus Service,” with a mass said in one or 
both of them on Fridays.1 John Burdsey, aged 65, was “ineum- 
bent of Jesus Seruyce”’ in St. Peter’s in 1548, and in 1550 be- 
queathed the Hermytage and houses that he builded, for the use 
of the poor. It had for endowment “one tenement and garden, 
rent 13s. 4d.”; two tenements “in Kingsbury strete” (the gift of 
J. Bytheway, in 1526), rents, 16s. and 10s.; the hermytage, with a 
garden, called Moreforeste, rent, 6s. 8d.; and 7 acres and 1 yard 
land in “a plotte of mede called Stokinforde”’ (in West Bedwin, 
of J. Barstaple’s bequest in 1521), rent 10s. 


The Goops and ORNAMENTS of the JESUS SERVICE were valued 
at 104s. 2d. 
The “ornaments” for that service in June, 1548, were valued at 
only 4s. 2d., and were as follows :— 
“Tmprimis. A masse-boke, and payre of vestments of grene satten a 
Bruges 
Item. One corporas-case, with a cloth. 
2 alter clothes. 
a payre of candelstyks 


2 paxes, and 
a bell 


King Henry died 28th Jan., 1547; but “the evil” which he had 
done in coveting Church property “lived after him.” 

At the instigation of John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, 
King Edward VI. carried out the old king’s design for plundering 
the chantries, as he had already pillaged the monasteries, and the 
abovementioned ornaments of the Jesus Service were sold, as one 
amone¢ thirty-seven lots, to T. Chaffyne,of Mere, by Walter Mildmay 
and Robert Keilway, the Crown officers, 15th June, 1548. The 
like was done to “ Our Lady’s Service in Seynt Peter’s Church, which 
had the following inventory : 


1 See the will of William Serle in 1527, at p. 572, above. 
2Q 2 


580 Marlborough Chantries and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


Imprimis. A payre of vestments 

Item, a cloth to hang before the aultar, of yelow and redd saye 
Item, two aultar cloths, the one dyaper, the other playne. 

Item, two paxes, the one of tymber and glasse, the other of brasse. 
Item, two cruetts of tynne. 

One corporas case of old black velvet. 

Two candelstyks of brasse. 

Item, one old vestment of white fustian, and 

Two cloths of blewe satten. 


} Summa totalis, 5s. 4d. 
Examined by Laurence Hyde, 


Deputy Surveyor to Sir John Thynne Knight. 
15 June, 2 Edw. VI. [1548]. To be paid all in hand.! 


The stipendiary priest was John Pottes, aged 44, and his rents 
amounted to £8 16s. 9d., from which 12s. 11d. was deducted for 
rent of the premises to the Queenes Boroughe of Marlborowe, called 
the langable.”” Also the endowments were chargeable for 40s. 
yerely toward the reparatyons of the sayd parish Churche.” There 
was also at that time “Saynt Katerens Chauntre. Founded within 
the parishe Churche of saynt Peter in Marlborowe, Thomas Russel, 
of the age of 62 years, being Incumbente.” The rents amounted 
to 57s. 4d. from a tenement and garden “ next vnto the Swanne,” 
a garden “nyghe the towne diche,” two “shoppes in bucher-rowe,” 
&e. One or more of these priests lived in the chantry house, now — : 
oceupied by Mr. Pope, High Street. Thus there were four 
clergy here, in St. Peter and St. Paul’s parish, including the 
tector. In the whole town there were then three Churches | 
(including St. Martin’s, by the old yew tree), and “1056 people 
which receyne the blessed Communion.” The “Mayre and 
Commons” in vain besought, the King’s Council to permit the- 
endowments to remain, because the clergy’s “lyvingis be so small, ~ 
and their cures so great.” In St. Mary’s there was in 1545 the Vicar, : A 


*) 


the Foster and Pengryve Chantry Chaplain, and until then recent 


of some of the older inhabitants one of the friars had served as — 
incumbent at St. Martin’s, a Church which was then beginning to) 


be neglected. What number of persons in holy orders, besides | 
the prior in either house, had been residing in that of the — 


' Lots 33 and 34. See Wilts. Arch. Mag., xxii., 329. 


By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 581 


' Gilbertines of the Order of Sempringham (near the present 
railway stations) or in the Priory of Friars of Mount Carmel 
(between the High Street and the river Kennet) we cannot say 

until the ordination lists at Salisbury shall have been investigated. 
Meanwhile the following list will give some idea as to the number 
of clergy in Preshute and Marlborough in days gone by. 


Rector of St. Peter’s, presumably in 1080, certainly from 1201 to the 
present day. 
Vicar (or, corca 1232—1321, Rector) of St. George’s Preshute, presum- 
ably in 1080, certainly from 1232 to the present day. 
Vicar of St. Mens presumably in 1080, certainly from 1232 to the 
present day. 
Prior of House of Gilbertines, presumably 1199, certainly 1232 to 16th 
Jan., 1539. 
Tncnmaltas serving St. Martin’s Church, 1240—1491. 
Chaplain of the Free Chapel of St. Nicholas in Marlborough Castle 
(1245) 1311—1417. 
Head Master of Marlborough College, 1843—1903. 
Chaplain (1908) ; and other Masters in Holy Orders. Chapel, 1848. 
Master or Prior of the Hospital of St. John the Baptist, 1266—1544. 
Master of the Grammar School, presumably 1550 ; certainly 1572—1899., 
Bryddes Chantry Chaplain at St. Katharine’s altar in St. Peter’s 
Church, 1475—1548. 
Foster (or latterly, Foster and Pengryve)’s Chantry Priest, before the 
figure of our Lady of Pity, in St. Mary’s Church, 1502—1548?, 
-Stipendiary Priest of our Lady’s Service, in St. Peter’s Chur ch, 1504— 
1548. 
Incumbent of the Jesus Service, in St. Peter’s Church ? 1519—1548. 
Licensed Curate of Preshute, 1676, &c. (the Vicar being at that time 
a pluralist). Again, 1711, 1814—49. © 
Licensed Curate of St. Peter’s, nineteenth century to the present day. 
Licensed Curate of St. Mary’s, ev. 1875—1905. 


1Mr. Malden tells me that on Easter Even, 1396, Nic. Heydon (London) 
was ordained subdeacon, and T. Lok, deacon, and both of them advanced 
to the priesthood on Saturday, 23rd September, the same year, on titles 
from Prior and Convent of St. Margaret’s near Marlborough (Metford Reg. 
ff. 152). 

2 There was more than one Chantry at St. Mary’s, but, I find there 
is no evidence that any person besides the Vicar and one Stipendiary Priest 
was there employed to celebrate. In 1518, Ro. Somerfield desired that six 
priests should somehow be procured to say mass for him (or in some 
manner to take part in the service of his year’s mind or obit) before the 
Holy Trinity altar in St. Peter’s Church. See p. 570, ef. J. More’s will, p. 
474. J have been unable at present to say anything on the rise of Non- 
conformity in Marlborough, as I have placed many of my notes on the 
subject in the hands of the Editor of the Victoria County History. 


582 Marlborough Chantries and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


MASTERS, oR PRIORS, OF THE PRIORY OR HOSPITAL OF St. JOHN. 


(presented by the Mayor and Burgesses—maior et vuiversa fraternitas, 
Sive communitas, burgensium). 


Cirea 1266. Robert. (Abbrev. Placit., 51 Hen. iii.). 
1315, W. de Borehale, or Borhhulle. 
1318. Ric. de Wetwang, prior. 
1349. Walter Gibbs ; exchanged with 
1353. Nic. Perham. 
218—, Ric. Syvet; resigned about 1417. Vicar of St. Mary’s, 1384— 
1414. 
1417. T. South. 
14—. T. Smyth; deceased about 1457. 
1457. W. White; deceased, 
1462. J. Browning. 
1502. W. Highway ; resigned. 
1506. T. Barrett ; deceased (Rector of Collingbourne Ducis, 1506). 
1510. Robert Richardson. He was apparently living in 1535 (see p- 
547), and may, perhaps, have been the Master of this Hospital 
who had died about 1548. (See p. 570.) He had been Vicar of 
St. Mary’s, Marlborough, 1495—1522. Rector of Collingbourne 
Duceis, 1506—44, 


The Priory of St. John became a grammar school, after passing 
through the hands of the Duke of Somerset. Views of the building 
cir. 1550 and 1790 may be seen in the Council Chamber of Marl- 
borough Town Hall. The “Garden City,” recently built by three 
of the former Assistant Masters of Marlborough College, bears the 
~ old name of St. John’s Close, having been built on property! which 
formerly belonged to the endowments of St. John’s Hospital. 

In fulfilment of our promise made on p. 539, as above, in the 
List of Chantries, &c., we may now give a fuller summary of 
Chantries, Services, and Lights at Marlborough as they were in the 
former part of the sixteenth century. 

I. Sr. Perer anp Sr. Paut’s Cuurcu. 
(a) Obits, ge. 
1475—1548. Daily commemoration, and, on Monday after 11'* Noy., 
anniversary of J. Brydde, or Bird, with remembrance of K. — 


‘Called “part of Gallows Close” in the Poor Rate Book, 1747. 
Eleanor of Provence, Queen Dowager in 1275 kept gallows (furcas) for 
this Borough. Mr. W. New, as Overseer in November, 1759, appears to be 
the first to adopt the more euphonious title of “‘ Gough’s Close,” in the Rate 
Book; but the previous name may be traced occasionally as late at least as 
1843. 


By the Rev. Chr. Wordsworth. 083 


Henry VI., Humphrey Duke of Gloucester, [sabel Brydde and 
their friends ; a chantry of St. Katherine, at St. Katharine’s 
altar. 

1518. Mass for Rob. Somerfield at the Trinity altar. 

1519. J. Bowear’s obit out of “the Angel.” 

1521. J. Barstaple’s obit., out of Stockenford in W. Bedwyn, 5s. Ro. 
Nuttyng’s obit., from remainder of term of lease (from Maiden 
Bradley Monastery) of house in High Street, and two cottages 
in Blowhorn. 

1526—1548. J. Bytheway’s obit, from tenement in the other parish, 
in perpetuity, 7s. 4d. 

1533, T. Hill’s commemoration, every Ember Week, from land in 
Charnam Street, Hungerford. 

1546. Obit of Ja. More, glover. 


(6) Jesus SERVICE, in St. Peter’s Church. 


1519. J. Bowear gives endowment out of “the Angel,” £1. 

1521. J. Barstaple, out of Stockenford in W. Bedwyn, 5s. 

1526. J. Bytheway, to sustenance of Jesus Service Chaplain, out of 
his tenement in Marshward, 16s. 

1527. W. Serle, to the use of Jesus Service, and to maintenance of 
the Fraternity [of the Blessed Name of Jesus], two tenements 
or burgages in Kingsbury Street. 


(c) OuR LaApy’s SERVicE in St. Peter’s Church. 


1504—48. Stipendiary Priest, J. Potter, or Pottes, Hermitage Close 
reits, shambles, &c. See pp. 567—8. Cf. Wilts Arch. Mag., xxii., 
329. 


Il. St. Mary tHe Vrrern’s Cuurce. 
(a) Obits, de. 
1502—1548. Ro. Foster’s obit. From lands in Marlborough and 
Elcott, £1. Chantry before the figure of our Lady of Pity. 
(1 date) H. Pengryffe (Pengrife or Pengryve)’s obit was associated 
with that of R. Foster, whose will Pengryffe administered. 
He was Mayor of Marlborough in 1507. 
1527. W. Serle’s obit. His name to be mentioned every Friday, 4s. 
1531—1548. J. Matthew, two lights before the hich altar, to burn at 
mattins, mass, and evensong on double feasts?. 
1589. W.Seymans’ dirge. From house in Newland £6 3s. 4d. 


'A list of festa duplicza, double feasts, according to the use of Salisbury 
will be found in Brewarium ad usum Sarum (edd. F. Procter and Chr. 
Wordsworth, Cambridge, 1879-84) tom. II., columns, 462—4, and, more 
clearly, in the end of tom. III., pp. xli, xlii. There are about 8 principal 
doubles, 9 major, 20 minor, and 21 inferior doubles there named, but only 
96 in all had been recognised in the Consuetudinarium. See Dr. W. H. 
Frere, Use of Sarum, Cambridge, 1898, I. (index), pp. 290, 291. : 


584 Marlborough Chantries and the supply of Clergy in olden days. 


(0.) JESUS SERVICE, in St. Mary’s Church. 


1527—1548. W. Serle, for the use of Jesus Service in the Church of 
St. Mary, to the maintenance of the Fraternity [of the Most 
Blessed Name of Jesus], out of two tenements in the Green- 
ward, and the Kyllynghouse (now 34, Kingsbury Street). 


(c.) Our Lapy’s SERViIcE, in St. Mary’s Church. 


(Before 1550.) A pasture, lately belonging to our Ladies Service in 
the Parish Church of St. Maries in Marlborough, lay to the 
west of Ric. Mayle’s tenement which abutted the east side 
of Kingsbury Street. 


P.S.—The reference, for Bradfield Chapel, omitted on p. 533 in 
our alphabetical list, should be, J. Aubrey’s Wiltshire Topographi- 
cal Collections (ed. 1868), p. 248. 


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“THE CHANTRY,’ MARLBOROUGH 
By C. E. Pontine, F.5.A. 

AMONG the many items of the past history of Marlborough which 
the Rev. Canon Wordsworth has unearthed from various sources 
we find some particulars relating to the Chantries in St. Peter’s 
One of these was the Chantry of St. Katharine, founded 
early in the fifteenth century on the north side of the 
chancel arch. Canon Wordsworth gives us the names of nine 
priests who held the Chantry from 1475 to 1547 or 1548 (in which 
latter year of Dissolution “Thomas Russel, of the age of 62 yeres,” 
was “incumbent,” cantarista, or chantry priest of “Saynt Katerens 
Chauntre”), also the endowments and their tenants’ names; he 


Chureh. 
probably 


1 The names of those CHANTRY Priests of a chantry sometimes called the 
“Bryddes Chantry,” at the Aurar op Sr. KarHarine, in the Church of 
Sr. Peter AND St. Paut, MArtBoroucu, who received institution from 
the Bishop of Salisbury are given as follows, with the exception of the first 
entry which is derived from Bp. Beauchamp's Register, in Sir T. Phillipps’ 
Tnstitutiones Walton, 1822—25, (Itis called “Cantaria §. Katerine in Villa 
de Marleburgh” in the Valor Eeclesiasticus of 1535, i1., p. 150.) 


A.D. Capella, &c. Patroni. Olericus. 
1475 “Cantaria perpetua S. | Isabella, relicta | Willielmus Smyth 
14 Apr. | Katherine in Eccl. 8. | Jo. Brydde 
(Beau- Petri de Marlebrogh, | de Marlebrogh; 
champ vulgariter nuncupata | T. Beke de 
Register| Brydde is chauntrye.” Arlegh Why- 
i, 181b) teknyght, gen. 
1479 Cantaria St. Kath. §. | Robertus Hall, | Thomas Barett? 
(Bean- Petri Marleburgh Rector, et {Became Master, 
champ Johannes Child,| or Prior, of the 
Reg.) Maior Hosp. of St. John, 
| in Tal, 1506-10] 
| 
149 6ie ecates Brydde’s Chantry. | Episcopus, per | Thomas Clerk (per 
(Temp.J.| St. Petri, Marlebergh lapsum resignationem 
Blythe, | Thome Barett) 
Epi.) 
1502 | Cantaria St® Katerine, | Will™ Jonys, | Johannes Sutton 
(Audeley| in Ecclesia Sti Petri de | rector Sti Petri, per resign. Thome 
Reg.) Marlebroughe et Rob": Foster| Clerke). 
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burgh | 


2'T. Barret appears to have held Collingbourne Ducis Rectory in 1506. 


586 “The Chantry,” Marlborough. 


also informs us that presumably the chantry priest dwelt (possibly 
with one or more others) in a house on the north side of the High 
Street, now known as “Chantry Ironworks.” ? 

It is of this building that I venture, at his request, to supple- 
ment Canon Wordsworth’s paper with some particulars, especially 


those which have been brought to light recently. 
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A.D Capella, &c. |! Patronus. Clericus. 

1506 | Cantaria ad Altare Ste | Episcopus, per | Thomas — Rydley 
Katerine in Eccl. St | dapsum (per deprivat- 
Petri de Marleburgh zonem Johannis 

Sutton) 

1512 Cantaria 8. Katerine | Episcopus, per | Johannes Ombry- 
mm Heel. St. Petri de | lapswm seley ( per mortem 
Marleburgh — Brydde’s Thome Rydley) 
Chauntry 

1514 | Cantaria St® Katerinze | Johannes Sey- | Henricus Tuker 
in eccl. St. Petri de | mour, mules (per mortem 
Marlebergh, vocata Joh’ Ombresley) 
Brydde’s Chantry 

Episcopus, per | Johannes Grolleau? 

1520 | Brydde’s Chantry lapsum 
in Eccl. St Petri de 
Marlbro’. 

Johannes Sey- | Johannes Grolleau 

Seer (ditto) mour, miles [“Gralyo” in Va- 

lor Hecl., IJ. 150.] 
[Norecord of his} Thomas Russell, 
cur. 1548 | Saynt Katerens Chauntre| institution,only| Cantarista, aged 
(temp. J. he is named in) 62 years. 
Salcot chantry certif. ; 
Epi.) 58. 


1 The only possible alternative origin for the name given to this tenement, 
“ St. Katharine’s Chantry”—which is not a modern fancy, but can be traced 
in records—is, so far-as I can conjecture, a theory that Mr. Pope’s house 
might be not the priest’s residence, but merely one of the four buildings 
(three tenements and a shop) which afforded the endowment of the Chantry 
of St. Katharine. These were, however, occupied by tenants at will in 
1547-8, and, as Mr. Ponting has observed, there is an ecclesiastical or 
collegiate character in the fifteenth century work which he has studied and 
described for us. So we may conclude that this house was not merely the 
Brydde’s chantry priest’s freehold, but also was designed to be his abode. 
He might find room to accommodate one or more priests from other 
chantries in the town. Was it previously Mr. Bryd’s home /—Cur, W. 

2 J. Grayle, Gralyo, Groleau, Grolleau, or Groveley, was Rector of Huish, 
1518 to 1546—7. 


By C. E. Ponting, FSA. 587 


As will be seen from the plans of thie two floors, this house must 
have been something more than the dwelling of the Chantry priest, 
and the arrangement and accommodation seem to suggest that it 
was the home of a fraternity, of which, perhaps, the priest was 
the head. 

On the ground floor there was a room on the south which I have 
termed the hall, or refectory, facing the street, measuring about 
21ft. x 18ft., which has lost its south and west walls (C); these 
were 2ft. thick and doubtless built of stone; the wood-framed 
superstructure on the west (only) has been preserved, supported on 
modern beams (H) carried across from the modern wall to the ad- 
joining premises (a process which has caused much dislocation of 
the roof). This consists of heavy vertical timbers with wattle-and- 
daub panels, and appears to have been flush with the outside of the 


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wall below; the corresponding framing on the front overhung the 
wall, and the moulded beam which supported it, with one of the 
oak brackets, and its stone corbel, still exists beneath the modern 
deal shop-front facia. The moulded beams of the upper floor show 
below the ceiling, as indicated by. dotted lines, and a cornice of 
wood is carried around by the walls. 

At the north end of this room was a timbered partition which 
has given place to a modern one; until last year an oak doorway 
remained i sitw at A, with a four-centred arch having sunk 
spandrels; this has now been eut through by the modern brick 
wall, and the head and one jamb-post removed. This doorway led 
into what was, and in spite of alterations still is, the stair lobby, 
on the east side of which was a small chamber which I have called 
‘THE BUTTERY. 

On the north of this, and divided from it by an old timbered 
partition, is what was doubtless THe KircHeEn, with an outer 
~ doorway at the back which has an eighteenth century frame; the 


fireplace is not now traceable. Under this is a cellar now ap- 
“proached by the modern steps, which I have indicated. 

Over the parts described are two rooms with divisions corres- 
ponding to those below, which were doubtless DORMITORIES, each 
_ having its separate doorway from the stair lobby. The one opening 


588 “The Chantry,’ Marlborough. 


into the large room, with part of the interesting two-light oak 
window by its side to light the stair, is shown in the sketch of the © 
oratory. The large room retains its original stone fireplace, of 
which a drawing is given to larger scale. 

Westward of the stair is a small ground floor room, which 
was about 11ft. square and had, until December, 1908, its north 
wall with four-centred arched doorway, of stone, intact. The room 
was probably lighted from the west before other buildings were 
built against it. Over this is an apartment which has always 
been known—doubtless with good reason—as THE CHAPEL, and 
is marked on the plan as the Orarory; this also had until 
recently its timber-framed north wall with part of the wattle 
work and the lower part of a four-light oak window, 7 situ. 
This room must have been entirely open to the stair, for the 
moulded beam carrying the roof over, shown in the sketch of 
the interior, bears no indication of mortices, nor ean it have 
rested on a wall. The roof of the oratory is intact and is a model 
of what such a roof should be; it is divided into two bays by a 
collar-braced hammer-beam truss, the wall plates and purlins are 
moulded and below the latter are curved wind-braces. 

The roof over the main building, as shown by a separate sketch, 
is similar to that of the oratory, but with the addition of inter- 
mediate moulded principals and wind-braces above, as well as 
below, the purlins. 

The devastating fire of 1653, which originated on the south side 
of the High Street and crossed over to the north side, does not 
appear to have caught hold of this house, for there are no indications 
of it on the roof timbers which, in spite of the various alterations 
of the premises, remain almost intact. 

The only part of the original work to be seen externally, how- 
ever, was the north side of the priest’s room and oratory, and this 
has been a favourite bit with local amateur artists; a charming 
sketch of it appears in Mr. A. G. Bradley’s History of Marlborough 
College, 1893, where the tracery of the oratory window is shown as 
it previously existed. 

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" with tracery, and as this seemed improbable—the window being in 
an eighteenth century wall—I made enquiry of the artist who 
supplied the sketch to Mr. Bradley. He admitted that, having 
paid a fruitless journey to Pewsey in search of the oratory tracery 
(which is supposed to have found a home there), he took an artist’s 
license and introduced tracery into the two-light window, with 
the view to making a pretty drawing, and without any intention of 
its reproduction. This drawing was made from an older one which 
did not show the tracery. 

I have further ascertained from the builder who did the work, 
that he cut off the oratory window above the transom for the 
gentleman who (to quote Mr. Bradley) committed “a most de- 
plorable act of vandalism,” but that the two-light window was 
the, as ib now exists, without tracery. I am satisfied that the 
drawing misled the author of the book to believe that tracery 
existed in “two of the windows.” 

In 1908 the stone wall on the north with its timber framing 
over gave place to a new wall, with the stone doorway re-built in 
it, further east, while what was left of the oratory window was 
superseded by the one shown in the sketch of the interior above 
referred to. It is very much to be regretted that this further 
spoliation of the oldest bit of a medizeval dwelling in Marlborough 
(if we except the small fragment of wall remaining of the St. 
Margaret’s Priory) should have been found necessary, and that the 
old work could not have been retained in the alterations, to meet 
modern uses. 


590 


A MEDIZVAL EARTHWORK NEAR MORGAN’S HILL. 


By Mrs. M. E. Cunnineton.! 


Slight earthworks, more or less rectangular in plan, seem to 
oceur with varying frequency in most parts of the country. Some 
of these have rightfully been ascribed to the Bronze Age, others 
more doubtfully so, but it is scarcely likely that this large and 
rather indefinite class of earthworks all belong to the same period, 
or were made for the same purpose.? 

The evidence for each site must be considered independently 
after excavation, and a superficial resemblance in situation and 
plan cannot be relied on as a criterion of identity of origin. 

A rather large example of these simple enclosures, which not 
inappropriately have been distinguished under the term of “ valley 
entrenchments,’ is to be found in one of the chalk combes under the 
north side of the Wansdyke, and north of Old Shepherd’s Shore, in 
the parish of Bishops Cannings.? The Wansdyke at this point takes 
a sharp turn as if to avoid descending into the combe, and is carried — 
along the southern and steeper side of the combe. The dyke is 


! Under the title “ A Medizeval Earthwork in Wiltshire,” this paper was — 
printed in Man, January, 1910, pp. 7—13. It is here reproduced, together 
with the sections and plan accompanying it, by kind permission of the — 
Royal Anthropological Institute, to whom our Society is indebted for the 
loan of the blocks. 

2 See General Pitt-Rivers’ Hxcavations, Vol. IV., Martin Down, South 
Lodge, Angle Ditch, and Handley Hill Camps; Mr. H. 8. Toms, in Anti- 
quary, Nov., 1907, and Feb., 1909, p. 47; Zarthwork of England, by Hadrian — 
Alleroft, pp. 1483—152. 

3 See Welts Arch. Mag., Vol. XI., p. 246; An. Wilts, North, p. 97; Dr. 
Stukeley’s Abury Described, pp. 27—48; Rey. A. C. Smith’s Antiquities 
of N. Wilts, Section IV., C. VIId., p. 65; and 6-inch Ordnance Map, 
Wiltshire Sheet, XXVII., 8.E. The earthwork is on crown land, and per- 
mission to make certain excavations in it was granted to Mr. B. H. 
Cunnington, F.S.A., Scot., with the approval of the tenant, Mr. A. J. 
Combes, of Bishops Cannings. The work was carried out during the sum- 
mer of 1909. 


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A Medieval Harthwork near Morgan’s Hill. 591 


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The earthwork consists of a single bank and ditch: on the north 
the bank is slightly higher than on either of the otber sides, and 
on the south it appears lower than elsewhere, but excavation 
showed that this latter is largely due to the slope on which it is 
built. As is often the case in more or less rectangular earthworks, 
the banks are heightened at the corners.? Its area is said to be 
seven acres one rood; along the crest of the bank it measures 607 
: feet on the north side, 645 feet on the south, 628 feet on the east, 
and 620 feet on the west. The enclosure lies on the northern 
slope of the combe and has thereforea southern aspect; its lower 
‘and southern boundary is in, and parallel with, the bottom of 
“the combe. Its position is thus, a fairly sheltered one, but could 
“never have been chosen for defensive purposes. 

: There are an unusually large number of very noticeable gaps or 
“openings through the rampart. Even Dr. Stukeley noticed them 
sand they are shown in his woodcut dated 1720.3 It will be seen 
“on the accompanying plan (Fig. 1) that these openings occur at 
Becca: distances on all four sides, but are scarcer on the south. 
“On the south and east sides there are well-defined openings only 
23 feet and 26 feet apart respectively. All these openings are 
‘well marked, and cannot be mistaken for a mere wearing away of 
the earthen rampart. In every case the ends of the rampart are 
clean cut, and their appearance suggests that the rampart was at 
first continuous and that the openings were cut through it subse- 
“quently. The gaps are fairly uniform in width, namely, about 9 feet 
"across at the top of the bank, narrowing from 2 feet to 4 feet on the 

level. ‘The slope of the ends of the rampart appear too regular to be 

the result of spreading, and they seem to have been cut intentionally 


! Hacavations, Vol. III., p. 246. 
» * As ere is necessarily a greater length of ditch in proportion to that of 
‘the bank at the angles, the extra material thus obtained may.account for 
the increase in the size of the banks at these spots; they need not have 
been increased intentionally for extra strength. 
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592 By Mrs. M. LE. Cunnington. 


at this angle to prevent spreading. One of the openings on the | 
western side is 16 feet wide and noticeably larger than any of the 
rest. It was hoped that excavation would prove which of these 
openings were original, for it was natural to suppose that where 
there had been an entrance the ditch would be discontinued, and 
that a solid roadway into the enclosure would have been left. 

For this purpose a section was made on the outside of each of 
the twenty-two gaps, with the remarkable result that the ditch 
was found to have been continued in front of every one of them, 
including the big 16-foot opening. 

The enclosure is therefore entirely surrounded by a continuous 
ditch, which must necessarily have been bridged across in some 
way wherever there was an entrance. It will be understood that 
the rampart, though not high, is generally well preserved, and 
that as the ditch is not quite filled up it is for the most part self- 
evident. It is only opposite the openings in the rampart that 
there can be any doubt, even without excavation, as to whether 
the ditch is there or not. So although the entire length of the 
ditch was not opened there can be no doubt as to its continuance. 
It is noteworthy that before excavation a distinct heightening, or 
ridge, was noticeable on the surface of the ditch outside the openings; 
at the time this was looked upon as evidence that no ditch would” 
be found at these points. As, however, this conclusion was wrong, 
the fact that the ditch was fuller at these spots suggests that 
entrances were made by intentionally filling in the ditch at some 
at least of the openings. Unless this was the case, it is difficult 
to see why the ditch should have become fuller outside the openings: 
than elsewhere, especially as traffic to and fro would tend to wear § 
away the soil rather than to increase its depth. ; 

Putting the length of the various sections together, 176 feet of 
this ditch was entirely cleared out; it was found to be practically 
of a uniform depth and width throughout. Sections 6 feet wide 
were also cut through the rampart, one on the eastern and one on 
the southern side (Figs. 2 and 3). All these cuttings were re- 
markably unproductive of relics. One large-headed iron nail, one 
fragment of pottery, two hammerstones, and a few debiresce frag- 
ments of bone were actually the only finds. 


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THE INNER ENCLOSURE.—Within the main enclosure is a smaller 
work (Stukeley’s Pratoriwm),’ the position of which may be seen 
on the sketch plan. It is roughly oblong in shape, the two longer 
sides being 164 feet in length by 121 feet on the western, and 
92 feet on the eastern side. This inner earthwork consists of a 
ditch with double banks—one on either side of the ditch. The 
ditch, although rather larger than that of the outer enclosure, is 


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1“There is another very pretty place of this sort—Druid’s House for aught 
I know—between the Wansdyke and Via Badonica ; ’tis a charming pleasant 
concavity. An oblong square, with another lesser as a praetorium within. 
In the vallum are many gaps at equal intervals” (Abwry Described, p. 48). 
Actual measurements have shown that the gaps are not really equidistant 
from each other. 


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594 A Medieval Barthwork near Morgan’s Hill, 


more silted up, and the banks are much worn down, especially on 
the north side; this, however, may be due to cultivation. 

There is an opening through the inner bank on the north-west 
side, and one through both the inner and outer banks on the north- 
east side; it appears, therefore, that there must have been an 
entrance at one or both of these places in spite of the fact that 
the ditch was found to be continuous at both of them. To prove 
this, sections of the ditch were cleared out in front of these openings ; 
a section of the ditch 30 feet in length was also cleared out on the 
south side, and a section 5 feet wide was cut across the enclosure 
from north to south (Fig. 4). 

In all 60 feet of this ditch were cleared out, and twenty-two 

fragments of medieval pottery, some with green and yellow glaze, 
were found at varying depths. This, though a small quantity in 
proportion to the work done, was a very considerable amount as 
compared with the single fragment found in the ditch of the main 
enclosure. 
_ In this inner ditch several more or less complete skeletons of 
sheep were found; there were also a considerable number of 
scattered sheep’s bones and teeth, a few ox bones, and those of at 
least three dogs. 

About 50 yards to the east of the inner enclosure there is a very 
slight semi-circular bank. A section was cut through this bank 
and a few fragments of medizeval pottery were found. but the 
purpose of the bank could not be explained. 

Surface sections were also cut in the north-west and south-east 
corners of the main enclosure, but no relics or signs of habitation 
were found, ‘ 

ConcLusions.—As a result of the excavations is it possible to ~ 
draw any conclusions as to whether the two enclosures have a 
common origin, or are two distinct works, designed for different 
purposes and of different dates—and in any case as to what purpose 
they were made, and when ? 

In the absence of relics from the ditch of the outer enclosure it 
is not possible to say definitely that the two works are of the same 
date, but the evidence, such as it is, is in favour of their being so. 


By Mrs.M. LE. Cunnington. 595 


One distinctive feature the two enclosures certainly have in 
common, and that is that they are both completely surrounded by 
their respective ditches, no entrance causeways having been left 
in either case. This feature is so remarkable that it certainly may 
be taken as affording good presumptive evidence that both works 
were made by the same people. The two ditches, although not 
quite of the same size, are alike in general outline and appearance, 
and nothing of a contradictory nature having been found, it may 
be said, therefore, that, on the whole, evidence is in favour of the 
common origin of the two enclosures. 

As to date, the pottery found at different depths in the inner 
ditch to within a few inches of the bottom is sufficient to show 
that this ditch at any rate is neither prehistoric nor Roman, but 
medizyval.? In 1720, when Dr. Stukeley wrote, all memory of the 
use of the enclosures had faded. Their date, therefore, is probably 
somewhere between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries. 

Lastly, for what purpose were the enclosures made? Had they 
been the site of regular habitation, there must have been 
more evidence of it than there is. Not only in the excavations 
was potitery very scarce, but in repeated and diligent search among 
the earth thrown out by the moles not a single scrap of pottery 
was found—and this was certainly not due to a want of activity 
on the part: of the moles.* The entire absence from the ditch of 
any pigs’ bones, the presence of dogs’ bones, and the fact that some 


1 Ditches of enclosures, proved by General Pitt-Rivers to be of the 
_ Bronze Age, were much more formidable than these. They were not so 
regularly cut, and of a quite different shape in section ; they slopedtoa bottom 
narrow in proportion to their breadth and depth—they were, indeed, funnel- 
shaped—whereas the ditches here had wide and shallow bottoms. 


2 Tt is remarkable that all the pottery, with the exception of one piece 
of Roman manufacture found in the turf mould, seems to be of the 
same period, and that there is not a fragment of the hand-made Bronze 
Age type. In addition to the finding of medizval pottery, this is of im- 
portance as evidence of date, because had there been a Romano-british or 
earlier settlement on the site pottery characteristic of these periods must 
have been found. 


3Sir R. Colt Hoare dug into several parts of the enclosure, but “could 
find none of the usual marks of residence.” (An. Wilts, p. 97.) 


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596 A Medieval Earthwork near Morgan's Hill. 


of the sheep’s bones were found as more or less complete skeletons, 
is suggestive that the remains were not those of animals that had 
been used for food, but rather that they were those of animals that 
had died in the ditch, or whose bodies had been thrown there. 

It is suggested, therefore, that the enclosure was used as a fold 
or penning for flocks, chiefly perhaps, for sheep, the inner enclosure 
affording additional protection for the weak and sickly ones, and 
perhaps shelters for the shepherds. 

The banks and ditches are after all not much larger than the 
ditches and hedgerow banks to some of our own fields, but being 
situated on the open uncultivated downs they appear perhaps more 
remarkable than they really are. Isolated, and now generally 
abandoned sheepfolds, quite as large, and, if their use had been 
forgotten, quite as mysterious seeming, as this earthwork, are not 
uncommon on the Welsh hills. But Wales being a stony land the 
enclosures there are of dry built stone walling; these folds are 
sometimes angular and sometimes roughly cireular, and often have 
a, part divided off in the manner of the “ preetorium.” 

Why in this instance the outer enclosure should have had so 
many breaches in its rampart is indeed puzzling. If the openings 
were not made by the original owners for some yood reason of their 
own, there is nothing to show why anyone at a later date should 
have taken the trouble to make them. 

It may be said that, if the original idea had been to have many 
entrances, provision would have been made for them by leaving 
the ditch undug at intervals wherever an entrance was intended. 
But as the original idea must have included at least one entrance, 
and as even this one was not provided for by a discontinuance of 
the ditch, the fact that the ditch is continuous in front of all the 
openings is not therefore in itself evidence that they are not all 
coéval with the original entrance. 

It is perhaps possible that the work as a whole was made 
on the communal system, and that each member of the com- 
munity hurdled offa part of the interior according to his wants, 
making an entrance by throwing down the bank to fill up the ditch 
at the spot most convenient to him. The bank and ditch are so 


By Mrs. M. LH. Cunnington. 597 


slight that this could have been done with very little labour. 
The irregularity in the length of the sides of the enclosure shows that 
it could not have been planned out with much precision or skill, 
and if a good many entrances were required it might have proved 
practically simpler to make them at the spots that experience 
showed to be most suitable than to formally plan them out 
beforehand. 
ReEtics.—From Ditch of Outer Enclosure :— 

In turf mould on north-west side:—Chalk rubber, cut and 
shaped, smooth on one side. 34 inches by 3 inches. 

In turf mould in 16-foot opening :—Rough flint that has 
been used for hammering: and iron spike, square in section, 
length, 5 inches: possibly quite modern. 

Fourth opening from the south on the east side, 1 foot above 
bottom of the ditch :—broken pebble used as a hammer. 

Third opening from south, east side; on floor of ditch :— 
Fragment of good quality red pottery ; probably medizval. 

South-eastern corner, 18 inches from bottom of ditch :— 
Small fragment of thin bronze, and heavy iron nail with large 
head. 

Inner Encloswre :— 

Section across inner enclosure :—NSarsen muller or hammer, 
fragment of medieval pottery, fragments of sheep’s bones and 
teeth. 

Small bank east of inner enclosure :—Part of base of jug or 
pitcher, with finger-pressed base, resembling that of fourteenth 
century pitchers, with traces of yellow glaze; four other 
fragments, one with brown glaze. Pointed iron ferrule, with 
two rivet holes, possibly an ox goad; length 3? inches. 

Ditch of the Inner Encloswre :— 

In turf mould:—Base of a small vase of fine grey ware, 
painted black. Roman. 

First foot below turf (turf 6 to 8 inches thick) :—Sixteen 
pieces of pottery; all quite small. Some of these have green, 


'These stone implements need not, of course, be of the same date as the 
earthwork itself. 


598 A Medieval Earthwork near Morgan's Hill. 


others yellow glaze, and some are unglazed, of a rather coarse 
ware mixed with pounded flint, but have also the same sand 
that is mixed in the paste of the glazed ware. Certainly 
most of, this pottery, and probably all of it, is medizeval. 
Three small iron nails. Bones of animals. 

Second foot below turf:—Five pieces of pottery of the 
same description as above. 

Third foot below turf:—Rounded handle of jug or pitcher, 
of red ware with traces of green glaze; 5 inches in length. 
This was found actually 3 feet deep from the top of the 
turf and within 8 inches of the bottom of the ditch, and 
is so unmistakably medieval that it affords good evidence 
of the period at which the ditch must have been open. 
Fragments of the rim of a cup or basin with greenish-yellow 
glaze; found with the handle. 

A small number of flint flakes were found in the various 
sections, but these can have no particular significance, for what- 
ever the date of the enclosure, these flints may have been lying 
on the surface at the time of its construction. 

A chemical analysis has been made of three pieces of pottery :— 
(a) The fragment found on the bottom of the ditch of the outer 
enclosure. (0) A piece not glazed, but probably medieval, from 
the first foot below turf in ditch of the inner enclosure.  (¢) 
A piece with traces of glaze, undoubtedly medieval, found with 
the handle near the bottom of ditch of inner enclosure. 

The results of (a) and (c) are so nearly identical that the ware 
must almost certainly have come from the same source, and have 
been made of the same clay. This affords additional evidence — 
to show that the two ditches were open at the same period, and — 
that, therefore, the two enclosures are of the same date. 

The analysis is as follows :— 


(a) (0) (c) 
57°45 per cent. — 


Silica (SiO)... See) HOO 55:2 
Alumina (A1,03) wo COZ) | 882 24:4 sf 
Ferric oxide (Fe,03) .... 11:2 6°8 11°6 * 


Traces of calcium and magnesium compounds are also found — 
in (a) and (¢). 


TISBURY CHURCH. 
By E. Towry Wuyts, M.A., F.S.A. 


THE large village or small town of Tisbury is situated on the 
north side of the river Nadder on rising ground, and is about twelve 
miles west from Salisbury. The High Street follows more or less 
the line of a very ancient road or track which led from Ebbesborne 
Wake to Warminster, known in places as the Market Road, and 
which can still be traced most of the distance, though in several 
places disused, or merely a farm track or footpath. This ancient 
way passed close under the great fortitied enclosure known as 
Castle Ditches, then across the swampy land below by a causeway, 
and over the hill by the footpath through what is now known as 
Chantry, down to a ford over the river near the present bridge, 
and from thence up the hill by a slightly ditterent route to the 
present High Street, at least as far as Gaston Manor House. At 
the bottom of the hill, and not far from the road, in the flat land 
close to the river, is the present churchyard and Church, the 
southern side of the churchyard being bounded by the stream. 
In all probability a Church existed in Anglo-Saxon times, and 
I think very likely on the present site. Mr. Goodchild, of 
Berwick St. John, informs me that it is known that the village 
existed in the seventh century, the earliest extant spelling of the 
name being “Tissebiri,’ or “Dysseburg,’ and there was a monastery 
over which an abbot named Wintra ruled about 674.1 Mr. Paley 
Baildon, F.S.A.., who has devoted considerable time to the investi- 

_ gation of the origin of place names, thinks that without doubt 
Tisbury is derived from Tissa’s-burgh, Tissa, or Tyssa being a per- 
sonal name and owner of the estate, hence it came to be known 
as Tissa’s-burgh. The village and Church were granted by Ethelred 
to the Abbess of Shaston (Shaftesbury) in A.D. 984. Of this 
Church there is now no trace; most likely it was constructed of 


1Kemble’s Codex Diplomaticus, Nos. 50 and 104, and Jatie’s Monwmenta 
| Moguntina, p. 439. 


600 Tisbury Church. 


wood, as that was the almost universal material employed by the — 
Anglo-Saxons, notwithstanding the fact that there are some notable 
pre-Norman stone buildings extant. Still they are few and for 
the most part of late date, and further they nearly all show by 
their construction that the men who built them were carpenters 
rather than masons. Also, in places where a stone building existed 
before the Norman times one generally finds a few of the stones 
re-used, and nearly always with their carved faces put outward, 
but in this Church there is not the smallest trace of any stone 
earlier than Transitional Norman, nor has any pre-Norman work 
ever been dug up in the churchyard. One of my reasons for 
thinking that a Church existed, and probably on the site on the 
present one, is the fact that when the Transitional Norman Church 
was built, it was necessary to make a receptacle for bones. This 
crypt will be alluded to later on. No great battle is known to have 
taken place at or near Tisbury so late as Norman times, therefore 
I would suggest this bone house became necessary owing to the 
disturbance of burials in the churchyard when the larger Church 
was begun. This Transitional Norman Church apparently consisted £ 
of a nave of the same length and width as the present one, with — 
narrow aisles and probably a north porch, a north and south 
transept with a central tower, terminating in a spire—not probably 
the one which was struck by lightning in 1762—and a chancel of — 
the same width as the nave, but of what length cannot now be de- 
termined. It most likely had a flat ceiling. The nave may have : 
been sub-divided into a greater number of bays than the present — 
one, or have had the same number but with much more massive — 
piers, which is the more probable. It was a good deal lower, but 
had a clerestory, I think, as the space between the old aisle roof 
and that of the nave was too much for only a blank wall. Possibly 
it had either single or double lancet windows over each arch, some- 
what like the early window now remaining in the west end of the 
south aisle. The south transept may have had an aisle on its 
western side. This would account for the remains of a coping 
over the present arch leading to the south aisle. The earliest work 
now to be seen is of late Norman date, in the style usually called 


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Transitional, and dates probably from about 1180 to 1200. What 
remains of it may be seen in the two transepts, the central tower, 
and at the west end of the Church, where the width and height 
of the narrow aisles, the corbels that carried the coping of the 
nave roof, and part of the gable, remain incorporated into the later 
work. In the north transept the early work is best shown by the 
row of corbels of unusual design running along the top of 
the wall facing east. In the south transept the doorway and 
staircase leading to the crypt where the bones were deposited, and 
the piscina near that door, both on the southern end, are of the 
same date. Internally the four great piers and arches of the tower, 
and externally the stage above them are good examples of this 
style. There are also some rather good capitals to the north door 
and porch arch, which have been re-used in later times. 

The Church (see Plate L.), as now existing, is a large cruciform 
one composed of a nave, with north and south aisles of considerable 
width, in fact extending outwards as far as the transepts, with 
a north porch with a room over approached by a staircase from the 
aisle. A low porch covers the western doorway. Hast of this nave 
and aisles are the two transepts and central tower, beyond which 
is a long chancel. Abutting the south transept and part of the 
chancel are the modern vestries and organ chamber. I may here 
note that built in under the plinth of the organ chamber, on the 
outside, is one of the circular openings which formerly lit the erypt. 
Its original position was most likely where the modern doorway 
from the transept to the vestry now is. The whole Church has 

been altered many times, and as it now stands is of very varying 
dates ; also in several parts it is difficult to say to what period that 
particular part should be assigned. 

The churchyard islarge. By theside of the path leading to the 
north door there stands a very fine old yew tree, the trunk being 
now a hollow shell of great size. Opposite to it is the head of 
what was probably the old churchyard cross, apparently a thirteenth 
century one. It now stands on a modern stem and is not in its 
original position. None of the monuments in the churchyard are 
of any great age. 


602 Tisbury Church. 


In giving a more detailed description of the Church I will begin 
with the exterior, commencing at the north-west corner of the | 
chancel and continuing round the Church by the south and west 
to the north, 

The Chancel. The main building of the chancel is of the “ Deco- 
rated” period, that is, the latter end of the thirteenth century, or | 
more probably the early part of the fourteenth century. It has 
had certain later alterations, amongst others, the tracery to the 
windows, which I do not think are correct restorations of the 
original, nor do I think that they are themselves the original 
tracery. Also the very large east window has been reduced in | 
size. The chancel is divided on each side into three bays by good | 
buttresses. In the centre bay on the north side is a small priest’s 
door, with moulded jambs and arch, and round the whole chancel 
there runs a well-moulded plinth. In each of the bays above a 
string course is a three-light tracery window (see Plate II.), en- 
closed in a plain chamfer and hollow jamb and arch, with a splayed 
hood mould over. The jambs to these windows seem mostly 
original work, but the tracery and the outer arch are of later date 
and have been inserted. This tracery, which is alike in all the 
windows both on the north and south sides, is a not altogether 
happy attempt to copy the flowing tracery of the “ Decorated” 
period: perhaps it is a seventeenth century restoration. A string 
course and parapet complete the walls. The buttresses terminate 
just under the coping of the parapet as gables, and have trefoil 
cusps under the dripstone in the apex. At the east end there 
was originally a very large window, probably of seven lights, the 
jambs and outer arch and hood of which still remain, but none of 
the tracery. Where that was there is now a five-light window, 
with a much more pointed arch. The space between this window 
and the original one is filled in with ashlar work. This window is 
said to have been designed by Sir Christopher Wren, who was born 
not far from Tisbury ; if it is really his design it is a very good one 
for that time, when Gothic was not considered to be worthy of 
notice. Over the hood of the original window are the wings aud 
legs of an eagle—the body has been broken away. Immediately 


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over it in the gable is asmall trefoil-headed window with a square- 
headed hood mould terminating in a head on the south and the 
‘remains of an animal, perhaps a lion, on the opposite side. It is 
just possible that this was not originally a window but may have 
had a statue standing on the body of the bird, possibly that of St. 
John the Baptist, to whom the Church is dedicated. The gable 
is surmounted bya cross fleury. The south side is in all respects 
‘like the north, except that there is no door, but now one bay at 
_ the west is occupied by a modern organ chamber, with a vestry to 
the south of it. The whole chancel is of well squared ashlar 
_ stone, probably local. The roof is of red tiles, and is not ancient. 
BS 6 6he South T'ransept. Externally there is now very little of this 
transept to be seen, the lower part is entirely hidden by the vestry ; 
‘it has an angle buttress to the south-east, a projecting stair turret 
in the centre—which will be mentioned in the description of the 
; interior—and a square buttress at its western corner. Above the 
roof of the turret and lead flat of the vestry is a three-light win- 
bec without a hood, with a curiously-built relieving arch over. 
; This window was inserted by Mr. Ewan Christian when the vestries 
-were built, and takes the place of a very base design, perhaps of 
te date of the present bell stage. The jambs of the window seem 
‘to be ancient. Above this window is a sun dial; the coping and 
cross are modern, as is also the roof of red tiles. 
The Central Tower. The tower consists of two stages externally, 
formerly it had only a single stage for the bells, and terminated in 


a stone spire 65ft. high from the top of the tower. This spire was 
struck by lightning on January 6th, 1762, and in its fall destroyed 
the north transept roof and a great part of the north aisle roof. 
"No doubt this spire was very like the one at Chilmark Church. 
“The lower stage of the tower is “Transitional Norman,” almost 
“Early English,” and dates from about 1180—1200. The upper 
stage is a sort of classic, and was built after the destruction of the 
‘spire to hold the bells. At the south-east corner of the tower is 
a staircase turret, now finished with a sloping tile roof a little 
‘above the parapet of the chancel, but just above the termination 
of the tiles against the tower are the remains of the original stone 


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604 Tisbury Church. 


roof. Above the apex of the transept roof a roll moulding uns 
round the tower, with an offset below it. The tower is square, ; 
with a two-light window filled in with small louvres in each face” 
(see Plate III.). These lights are contained in a chamfered jamb 
and arch, with a good hood mould over. Above the mullion and | 
spandrill there is, on three sides a quatrefoil opening, and on the 
filling in the south side an opening differently treated ; these open- 
ings are each cut in a single stone, fitted into the spandrill. At | 
each corner of the tower is-a detached shaft in an angle nook, 
springing from a moulded base above the roll moulding. There is 
a well-moulded band in the centre, and the shafts terminate in a] 
cushion cap. Over each of the capitals, and set anglewise, there is | 
a grotesque head as a corbel, and on a line with them are eleven }. 
moulded corbels on each face. These carry an offset, now covered F 
with lead, but which was formerly the commencement of the spire. | 
Above this the second stage begins. This is a very ugly and incon-) 
gruous erection, composed of a double plinth, pilasters at the corners, | 
a circular port-hole filled in with louvres in the centre, and termi- | 
nates at the top in a sort of classical moulded cornice with a squat | 
pinnacle at each angle surmounted by a vane. The space between | 
the pinnacles is filled in with a battlemented parapet of Gothic] 
idea. Nothing could be uglier than this termination to the fine} 
early work below. All the tower externally is of ashlar work, the} 
stones of the earlier work being smaller than the rest. On the) 
south face, just west of the window, is a large sundial with well 
cut figures incised on the wall; the gnomon is wanting. This dial) 
is most likely early seventeenth century work. 

The South Aisle. This aisle is divided into four bays by threé 
large buttresses and ends at the west in a projecting octagonal} 
staircase turret. In the second bay from the east is a doorway 
with two orders, each a plain chamfer, above which is a square=§ 
headed two-light window witha splayed jamb. The tracery head 
is of an ordinary “Decorated” design. Similar windows, but much 
longer, are in each of the other bays (see Plate II.). None of these 
are original, but are probably copies of the ancient ones. Some of 


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their ancient state is clear from the broad band of tooling running 
down them, which is an eighteenth century style of mason’s work. 
There is a plain chamfered plinth near the ground level, and a 
three-quarters round string under the parapet, which has an 
ordinary roll-top coping. ‘The roof of the aisle is flat and covered 
with lead; it is above the level of the roof, as intended when the 
‘parapet was built. The main portion of this aisle belongs to the 
“Decorated” period, I think. 

The Nave Clerestory has four two-light windows with square 
‘heads filled in with “ Perpendicular” tracery with ashlar walling 
' between, and dating from about 1450. All along above the heads 
of the windows is a classical cornice intended to act as the rain- 

water gutter of the roof, which is of tiles. Four large iron clamps 
| show on the outside, which have been inserted at some time to 
strengthen the roof principals. At the west end of the aisle the 
turret alluded to above is carried up above the roof to give access 
“to the lead flat. It is covered with a pyramidal stone roof termi- 
nating in a finial. In the western wall of the south aisle are re- 
“mains of the earlier aisle, with a small “ Karly English”? window. 


il believe this window took the place of three lancets, which 
1 robably were the original windows of the early nave. Under the 
inden is a. doorway similar to that in the south aisle ; it is covered 
| by a porch with low walls and stone seats and a rough open timber 
‘oof of arched rafters covered with stone slates of the roughest 
sort. This porch is very low and the rafters are below the outer 
| order of the doorway. Above the window the classical cornice, 
already mentioned, runs as a string course. The gable over is 
plain, but shows in places the pitch of the early roof, indicating 
| thereby that it was not re-built when the cornice was putin. The 
/ end of the north aisle has no window, but there are traces of the 
pitch and height of the old aisle, also of the width of the old nave 
| wall, and the corbel springers of the old western gable still exist 
below the aisle parapet. At the northern end of the aisle are 


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606 Tisbury Church. 


traces of a former more sloping pitched roof than the present one. 
This aisle has an angle buttress. Continuing on the north side, 
the nave clerestory is similar to that on the south. The aisle has 
three two-light windows and a buttress similar to those on the 
south side; also a similar plinth. 

Porch. At the third bay from the west is a large porch, with a 
room over. This porch is higher than the aisle and its side parapets 
slope upward to its northern face and there form a low-pitched 
gable. In the west wall are two small lights—one triangular, now 
blocked, the other a quatrefoil. These gave light to the staircase 
leading to the room above. Over them is a raking stone roof, fol- 
lowing the pitch of the stairs. Above this roof is the wall and 
parapet. The north front of the porch has an arch with “Tran- 
sitional” jambs, having a detached shaft with moulded base and 
carved capitals, the inner order of the arch being carried by a 
semi-circular corbel with bell-shaped capital (see Plate III.). The 
arch, which is of much later date, is a pointed one, the centres 
being far below the springing line. Over this arch is a plain 
lancet window of considerable width and looking like thirteenth 
century work. The head is made in one stone. — Inside the porch 
are stone seats anda pointed barrel roof of stone. The door to the — 
Church has a jamb composed of a detached shaft with base and 
capital very similar to those in the external arch, and an inner 
order of a triple roll and hollows, which is “ Decorated ” work (see 
Plate IV.). These rolls run round the arch, which is of somewhat — 
similar outline to the porch arch; the outer order is a chamfer 
with stops. The capitals have no abacus in this case; probably 
the capitals and bases, which are Transitional Norman, are the 
ones belonging to the north door and porch of the early Church, 
and were re-used when the “ Decorated ” aisles were built, which 
necessitated the pulling down of this porch and building the present 
one. Returning outside, on the east face there is a small square- 
headed window, with a casement to open; this lights the room 
upstairs. The next bay of the aisle is similar to the others. Both 
aisle and porch are covered with lead. 

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its north face is a three-light tracery window of the reticulated 
pattern of “Decorated,” but I think none of the stonework is 
ancient (sce Plate IT.). It is no doubta restoration. The hood mould 
rises above the earlier Transitional Norman string course which runs 
-across and returns on the east side over the corbels mentioned 
| below; the gable is plain ashlar; a great deal of the walling is 
very rough, as also is the eastern wall. This rough walling is the 
earlier work, as can be seen by the bedding of the eleven late 
Norman corbels of curious design which still exist below the string 
"course on the east. These carried either a parapet or were a finish 
under the eaves. At present there is only a deal board above, and 
then the eaves of the roof, which is of tiles, the part next the tower 
being pantiles. There was a similar row of corbels on the west 
side of the transept, as can be seen by the one still remaining built 


rated” window, part of the centre light being solid and having two 


small quatrefoil lights, each cut in a vesica. The object of this 


arrangement was to obtain a niche over the altar for a figure of 


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the Virgin inside. The tracery of this window is also a restoration, 


but most of the jambs are old, though re-tooled. Both these win- 


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dows were inserted in 1299, when this transept was made into a 
_ Lady chapel. 

Interior. I will follow the same course for the inside as I did 
_ for the exterior, beginning with the chancel, of which little need 
_be said. The walls are ashlar, the roof a good modern one; there 
is a good wall plate below. The east window has some inferior 
“stained glass. There is a modern alabaster and tile lining to the 
east wall, with a Tinworth terra cotta reredos enclosed by a stone 
arch with square outline above, the spandrils being filled in with 
tracery and carving. The subject is Mary at the Sepulchre. The 
communion table has the various emblems of the Passion carved 
on shields in front. This table is modern, but underneath is the 
ancient slab, with its five incised crosses. Under the easternmost 
window on the south is a piscina, with shelf, enclosed in a crocketted 
canopy. Orn an iron bracket between this window and the next is 
a good late sixteenth century, or early seventeenth century helmet ; 


608 Tisbury Church. 


it has been gilded in places and is ornamented with a small band 
of scroll work round the edges; there is an added spike for a crest. 
It is a real helmet, not a funeral one; the rivets for the lining 
remaininside. Tradition says it belonged to the first Lord Arundel 
of Wardour, who died in 1639. The last window on the south 
side is now utilized as the front of the organ. All the seats are 
of oak and modern, but against the walls is some good linen-fold 
panelling of the seventeenth century, or very late sixteenth century. 
The floor is of modern tiles, but in the sacrarium is a fine brass to 
Lawrence Hyde, of West Hatch. He was the great-grandfather of 
(Queen Mary, 1689, and Queen Anne, 1702. He is represented 
standing in a Church in front of his six sons, facing his wife and 
four daughters. The inscription is :— 


“Here lyeth Lawrence Hyde of West Hatch Esq". who had issue by 

Anne his wife six sons and four daughters and:died in the year of the 
incarnation of Our Lord God 1590. Beati qui moriuntur in domino.” 
There are also slabs in memory of several members of the Arundel 
family, one to Thomas first Baron Arundel of Wardour, A.D. 1639, 
another to his daughter, Anne, wife of Cecil Calvert, Lord Baltimore 
and Lord of Maryland, in America, A.D. 1649. Other members 
of the family buried here are Henry Lord Arundel, 1746 ; The Hon. 
Henry Arundel, son of Henry Lord Arundel died August, 1721; 
Henry Arundel, seventh lord, 1756 ; James Everard, ninth baron, 
1817; Mary Lady Arundel, his second wife, 1852; and one to Lady 
Audley, 1743. On the north wall are three tablets, one to Thomas 
Jukes, 1846, and under it one to Antony Combes, Vicar, 1644. 
Further east is a brass tablet to Vere Benet Stanford, 1894. On 
the south side is a monument to Mrs. Bridjet Jay, 1724. At the 
west end of the chancel is a great mass of added walling, to act as an 
abutment to the tower ; it has a pointed arch which does not follow 
the lines of the tower arch beyond (see Plate IV.). The construction 
of a portion of the jambs and walling over the arch is peculiar ; above 
the crown of the arch is a very small light cut in a single stone (it 
is now blocked). It formerly lt a passage from the staircase to 
the bell chamber of the tower. In the southern corner, in line 
with this wall, there is a small window, now blocked. This origi- 
nally was an outside light to the tower staircase, but was blocked 


By E. Towry Whyte, MA. F.S.A. 609 


: up when the wider chancel was built, whose walls are not bonded 


to the older work; neither is the added wall bonded to the tower, 
but simply abuts it. I was very doubtful as to the date of this 
wall, and thought it might be late, but Mr. St. John Hope suggests 
that this added arch and walling is of the “ Decorated” time, and 
that on the completion of the widened chancel the older walls were 
removed, hence it was not bonded to either the tower or chancel 
walls on the north side. On the south side it is bonded to what 
was formerly the outside of the staircase turret, which no doubt 
was bonded to the old chancel wall, and as it was necessary to 
have a means of access from the stairs to the bell chamber, the 
wall was made sufficiently thick to get a passage in it; the original 
means of getting there being on the flat ceiling above the old 
chancel. 

The Tower. The tower is supported on four massive piers with 
detached shafts resting on moulded bases and square plinths; the 
capitals to these shafts are curious (see Plate III). Mr. St. John 
Hope suggests that they were at first left in block for carving 
which from some cause was never done, and that they were then 
finished off as they are now. The arches above are well-propor- 


_ tioned pointed ones, the inner order being a chamfer ; next to it a 


bold roll moulding and the outer one a chamfer, witha roll moulded 


hood outside. The space between the piers is covered by quad- 


_ ripartite vaulting with boldly moulded ribs. The vault is pierced 
for six bell ropes and a circular hole in the western compartment 
i, for raising the bells. ‘The tower above contains little for remark, 
‘ except that im the passage at the top of the stairs the line of the 


old choir roof can be seen, and on the lintel of the doorway into 

the chamber over the vault is incised |W IVN 1675. The 
walls of this part of the tower are badly cracked internally. Over 
this chamber is the added story built after the fall of the spire; it 
is approached by a wooden stair. In this story the bells are now 
hung; they are six in number and have been cast at different times 
—four in 1700, one in 1720, and another in 1783. On the north 
side of this story is the clock face. The roof is a lead flat. 
VOL. XXXVI—NO. CXIV. 258 


610 Tisbury Church. 


The South Transept. Immediately abutting the south-east pier 
of the tower is a small doorway to the staircase leading to the bell 
floor; to this staircase the blocked window mentioned in the 
description of the chancel belonged. There is also another light, 
now partly blocked by the modern organ floor. Near this door is. 
the modern door to the vestry, above which is an arch for the 
organ. Inside the vestry can be seen near the floor level a small 
circular window, which formerly lit the crypt. At the southern end 
is the projecting stone roofed staircase, with two narrow slits for 
lighting the stairs down. Returning to the Church, in the south- 
east corner is a walled-up aumbry, and on the south face a piscina 
with shelf, in a plain pointed arch. Close to this is the doorway 
and stairs down to the crypt. The crypt doorway below still exists, 
but blocked up. This crypt has been filled up and the floor above 
lowered about two feet to make it level with the aisle. Formerly 
it was raised above the rest of the Church, and had an altar at 
the east end. Over the stairs is the three-light window described 
in the account of the outside. The roof of this transept is modern, 
of wagon-shaped rafters, with double collars, and is boarded to 
follow the pitch. The west side is nothing now but one large arch ; 
the walling is mostly rough ashlar, except by the tower stairs, 
where it is of rubble in small stones. This transept was the chapel 
of St. John the Baptist according to the Rev. F. Chanter, but this 
seems to me improbable, as the Church itself is dedicated to St. 
John the Baptist. I would suggest this was the Chapel of St. 
John the Evangelist. 

The South Aisle. The walling of this aisle is rough ashlar and 
rubble mixed. Over the south-east part of the arch to the transept 
are traces of a coping, or drip course, at a steep pitch, perhaps the 
only remains of a chapel or early aisle to the transept; and in the 
south wall are four long narrow chases, walled up. These seem 
to be the remains of the position of the principals of an earlier 
roof than the present one. I am inclined to think the aisles were 
built about 1300, whilst the old nave arcade was standing, and 
that when the fifteenth century arcade was built the aisle roof had 


~ By E. Towry Whyte, M.A., FSA. 611 


to be altered, hence the built-up chases. The present ceiling is 
flat, richly moulded, and carved, with principal ribs and inter- 
mediates, and is subdivided into square panels, each panel having 
small diagonal ribs with carved bosses at the intersections. An 
inscription at the east end states that the work was finished in 
1616, and is as follows:—EX DONO HENRICI MERVIN ARMIGERI 
EDVARDO SCAMEL HENRICO GERRARD ECLESIA CVSTODIBVS ANO 
DONI 1616 HOC OPVS COMPLETV EST, on the north side EX DONO 
THOMA ARVNDEL BARON. Many of the bosses have monograms, and 
on one are the arms of the see of Sarum impaling Bishop Audley ; 
on another those of the Abbey of Shaston impaling Elizabeth 
Shelford (2) ; a third is Shelford (?) impaling Audley. Audley 
was Bishop of Salisbury from 1502—1524. Elizabeth Shelford 
was Abbess of Shaftesbury from 1504—1524.- Several of the other 
bosses have monograms DM, JR, _J (this is JL reversed); DM 


may refer toa Mervin. The western portion of the ceiling is the 


oldest. In the south-west corner is the doorway of the staircase 
on to the roof, and at the west end is a small lancet window in a 
plain splayed jamb and arch. This is the window of the early 
aisle. At this end of the aisle there appears to be another of the 
chases alluded to as being in the south side, but whether it was 
for the same object I am doubtful. The monuments in this aisle 
are:—on the south wall, four tablets, one to William and Anne 
Combes, &e., 1906; another to Mrs. Louisa Prevost, 1822; one to 
Thomas Prevost, D.D., of about the same date; and the fourth to 
Mrs. Mary Wishart, 1815; the last three are all alike. Below the 
Prevost tablets are two brasses, a man and a woman in late 
fifteenth century or early sixteenth century costume; they have 
originally been fixed in a slab now lost. There is an almost 
identical male figure illustrated in Boutell’s Monwmental Brasses, 
1867, p.110, from St. Alban’s Abbey ; the date of this brass is 1510. 
At the west end is a tablet to Mr. Charles Nicholson, 1859. 

The Nave. Over the tower arch, where the plaster has been 
stripped off, the walling is very rough; and in thisis the walled-up 
outline of a good-sized window, with a smaller trefoil-headed 

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612 Tisbury Church. 


“Decorated” light inserted in it. Above, and under the present 
roof, is the line of the early roof.. The nave itself, which is “Per- 
pendicular,” dates from about 1450 I think. It consists of four 
bays, with good pointed arches without hood moulds. Some of 
the arch mouldings continue down the shafts; others stop 
on small capitals which rest on columns; these terminate in 
moulded bases. Above is the clerestory. The walls are entirely 
covered with cement. The roof is a fine waggon roof of fifteenth 
century type, with winged angels carrying shields under the 
principals. Under these angels are curved brackets with carved 
spandrils and pillars resting on stone corbels. Two or three of 
these are earlier than the roof and have been re-used from an older 
structure. The shields carried by the angels are now plain, but 
very probably were originally painted with the emblems of the 
Passion. Angels and all are now painted a dull yellow. There 
ave half-principals between, terminating in shields with coats of 
arms above the wall plate, which is a double hollow with carved 
rosettes. The ceiling is further subdivided by one centre and two 
side ribs, running horizontally, with bosses at the intersections. 
These do not call for further notice. The panels between are 
plaster whitewashed. The shields, reading from the south-east, 
are:—No. 1 Neville, No. 2 Latimer, No. 3 doubtful if heraldic, 
No. 4 ?; and from the north-west, No. 1 ?, No. 2 Stafford ?, No. 3 
Willoughby de Broke, No. 4 Tewkesbury Abbey? For the in- 
formation concerning the identification of the shields I am indebted 
to the Rev. W. Goodchild, of Berwick St. John, and to Mr. St. 
John Hope. Of course, if the present white paint was removed 
traces of the original tinctures might be found which would then 
make it certain whose arms were intended. The window at the 
west end is filled with poor-coloured glass. Near the west door is 
a tablet to Arthur Charles Fitzgerald Homan, 1899. The font 
stands in the north-west corner, and is a thirteenth century one 
re-tooled. It stands on a central column and four detached shafts 
and modern steps. There is a seventeenth century pyramidal 
cover carved and painted, which is carried by a chain on a wheel 


By EH. Towry Whyte, M.A., FSA. 613 


supported by an iron bracket from the wall. The painting and 
gilding on the cover is copied from remains of the original deco- 
ration, which was found when the later paint, which imitated oak, 
was removed. The font was removed from its present position to 
one by the south door about 1850, and was replaced in the resto- 
ration carried out under the late Mr. W. Slater, architect. The 
floor of the passages throughout both the nave and aisles is tiled. 
The seats are oak with good Jacobean ends, with carved panels in 
the upper part; their date is about 1600. The pulpit is, likewise, 
an oak one, with Jacobean carving on a modern base. The lectern 
is oak, a copy of the old one I think in Deptling Church, Kent. 
The North Aisle. The walls are covered with cement throughout. 
At the west end is a tablet to Charles Burridge, 1860. Just west 
of the north door is the doorway leading to the room over the 
porch. It is approached by a flight of twenty-one steps. At the 
top is another door, opening inwards. The window looking north 
in this room has been fitted with shutters in two folds. On the 
opposite side is a modern fireplace and by its side a small “ Deco- 
rated” window, looking into the aisle. Near it is a cupboard in’ 
the wall. The ceiling is plaster, not ancient. The floor is of 
rough stone slabs. Returning to the aisle, just east of the north 
door is an aumbry, with a stone shelf, under a pointed arch. On 
this shelf the loaves of bread used to be placed, which were given 
to the poor as they left the Church. At the east end of the aisle 
is a large arch like the one in the south aisle. Over the western 
half of the aisle there is a panelled ceiling of the same type as that 
over the other aisle. One of the main beams has the following 
Inscription :—JESU MARIA ANNO DOMINI MCCCCCXXXv 
EDWARD SCAMMELL JOHN WEKES WA [in old English letter- 
ing]. There may be an inscription on the other side of the beam as 
well, but this cannot now be seen. On the next principal west is 
the following inscription :—IN THE YERE OF OVRE LORDE GoD 1569 
THIS HELE WAS SET VP AND [continued on the west side] IN THE 11 
DAYE OF MARCH ENDED BY EDWARD BOLE THE PRAYSE BE VNTO GOD. 
[Below is] BLANCH BOLE. At the intersection of the beams is a 


614 Tisbury Church. 


boss with a shield similar to the one in the south aisle, having the 
arms of the Abbey of Shaston impaling Elizabeth Shelford [?]. 
Behind is a crozier and the initials ES at the sides. The other 
half of the ceiling is plaster, that part having been damaged by the 
fall of the spire. Iam told, however, some of the old beams remain 
under it. 

The North Transept. Under the north window is a list of 
benefactors painted on wood. At the east side, on either side of 
the window, are canopied niches for figures, the design of these 
niches being different. That on the north side is a little earlier 
than the other, I think. The niches on the south side have a 
piscina underneath. These niches date from about 1490—1435. 
The lower part of the centre light of the window—as has been 
mentioned in the description of the exterior—is solid, and has a 
trefoil head with ogee canopy above the small lights. Below is a 
pedestal which stands on the cill of the window. This window has 
lately had stained glass inserted, in memory of the Bracher family, 
of Place Farm. Underneath is a chase in which the altar stood. 
This transept was made the Lady Chapel which was founded in 
1299, 


“and endowed with the title of various tenements and fields now 
called ‘Chantry, ‘Doves’, and ‘ Mockney’; the chapel was enclosed by 


a beautiful screen of open woodwork of the date of the niches, whose 
destruction many can remember.” ? 


The ceiling is flat plaster. 

In the north-east pier of the nave there is a square hole cut 
through; it is not very old. Apparently it was cut to enable the 
pulpit to be seen from part of the aisle, or to improve the hearing 
of the prayers. 

The Church Plate is fully described in Nightingale’s Church 
Plate of Wilts, p. 63. 


3 Rey. J. F. Chanter, Parish Magazine, 1886. 


615 


NOTES ON BARROWS IN SOUTH WILTS. 
By Ly.-Con. W. Hawtey, F.S.A. 


NoT many years ago Bulford was a place little known except in 
its vicinity, but since the War Office has acquired much land in 
the neighbourhood for military purposes, and a permanent camp 
has been established there, the name has become well known. 

Shortly before the Government occupation I opened a few of 
the barrows situated westward of the camp, and also others, some 
of which occur still further westward, on Brigmerston and Syrencot 
Downs; leave to do so having been very kindly granted me by the 
then owners of the properties—J. Ledger Hill, F. 8. Rendall, and 
George Knowles, Esquires. The operations were spread over in- 
tervals during a period of about three years, aud were my first 
attempts at investigating Prehistoric remains ; so, before beginning 
to recount them, I should like to make my apologies to archzeolo- 
gists for the perfunctory way they were carried out. For although 
it gave me infinite pleasure at the time, now that I have acquired 
a little more knowledge of these matters, it is not without some 
feeling of regret that I think these barrows were not so thoroughly 
explored as they should have been, and treated according to the 
methods of General Pitt-Rivers: yet, itis a very large undertaking 
to move a barrow of large dimensions, to take it away from its 
site, and after noting and examining everything, to return the 
earth to its original place, and the barrow to its former appearance. 

There is, however, this to be said, that the structure of the 
barrows is left uninterfered with except in the portion excavated, 
_ and the above remarks refer chiefly to the large Bulford Barrows, 
and not to the others which I shall mention afterwards, the latter 
having been in great part already destroyed; some by rabbits, 
others ploughed down and levelled (some almost out of recognition), 
a custom in years gone by whenever land was taken up for culti- 
vation: so, in these instances, rather than doing harm, I trust I 
may have been useful in recording these, as they might be lost to 
sight entirely as time progresses. 


616 Notes on Barrows in South Wilts. 


Barrow 1.1 BuLForD. 


The first barrow to receive attention was one which is a quarter 
of a mile east of the Sheep bridge over the Nine Mile Water, and 
is marked 1 on the Sketch Map which accompanies this paper. 
A trench 5 feet wide was cut on the south side and the heading 
carried to the centre, following the level of the virgin chalk all 
the way. The chalk dipped suddenly after a few feet had been 
cut from the outside, but afterwards continued level to the centre, 
where the height was 13 feet. The radius of the barrow seemed 
to be approximately 70 feet. Nothing of any sort was met with 
until within 6 or 7 feet of the centre, when a skeleton of an infant 
was met with; after which other infantile remains were constantly 
come upon as the centre was approached, until the number amounted 
to seven, ranging in age from a newly-born infant to a child of 5 
or 6, judging by the condition of the teeth and of the embryo ones. 
These remains occurred amongst a mass of brown earth about 5 or 
6 feet thick which had been placed over the centre of the barrow 
site ; they occurred at all heights up to 5 feet,and were in all positions 
as if they had been carelessly thrown into the heap whilst it was 
being made. At the lower part of this mound of brown soil the 
skeletons of three men were come upon, laid upon a mass of large 
flints, which were in the same plane as the level of the virgin 
chalk, They had been carefully arranged equidistantly from each 
other, heads to the centre, laid on their left sides, the legs and 
bodies tightly doubled up. When examining these I was surprised ~ 
to find that the forearms of all the three were missing 2.¢., the ulna, 
radius, and all the hand bones. They were very finely developed 
men, and I greatly regret not having taken measurements, but 
am able to state that the skulls were brachycephalic. The flints 
upon which these were resting proved to be the upper part of a 
large mass filling a cist which existed below, the dimensions of 
which proved afterwards to be 8 feet long, 4 feet 5 inches wide, 
and nearly 7 feet deep, its direction being towards S.SE. Its sides 
and corners were sharply cut in the virgin chalk, the sides of 


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which plainly showed the marks of a pointed pick and also of a 
broad-edged implement; so possibly a deer-horn pick and a flint 
pick were used. On the chalk bottom rested the skeleton of a 
man of very large frame, placed on his left side with the legs bent 
up, but not forcibly contracted, in fact, in much the same position 
as the man might have died in. Just in front of the body, where 
the hands rested, was the head of a perforated axe-hammer (Fig. 5) 
(now in the British Museum). The substance was a hard siliceous 
sandstone, with iron, of a dark reddish-brown colour: 53 inches 
long: of long oval shape, one end wedge-shaped vertically, and 
the other end slightly tapering to round, both ends showing dis- 
integration of the surface, perhaps from former use. The sides 
on which the hole for the handle occurred were ground concave 
and the other sides were convex. The position of the handle was 
clearly discernible by a line of brown dust, and the perforation in 
the head contained a bone wedge, which unfortunately soon perished 
as dust. 

The skull, which was brachycephalic, had exceedingly heavy 
protuberances of bone round the upper portion of the eye cavities. 
This skull unfortunately was not preserved but returned to the 
barrow with the rest of the remains. 

This barrow was no doubt a Bronze Age one, the absence of 
bronze being no hindrance to this assumption, and perhaps it may 
be attributed to Period I. of Montelius.t 

Before restoring the barrow a cutting was made on the east side 
of the heading where the soil seemed irregular, and a fine urn was 
come upon 3 feet below the turf, placed mouth downwards. It 
contained burnt bones (Fig. 1), but no object was included with 
them. It measured 144 inches in height, the diameter at top 
being 12 inches, and at the base 7 inches, it was very regular in 
shape for a hand-made vessel, and having been well fired it had not 
suffered decay. There was no ornamentation beyond a raised line 
about 4 inches below the rim, which, on opposite sides, was curved 
to represent handles. This was evidently a secondary interment 
of a later period of the Bronze Age than the primary one in the 
cist. This urn is now in the Blackmore Museum, at Salisbury. 


1Archeologia, |xi., 100. 


618 Notes on Barrows in South Wilts. 


Barrow 2. BULFORD. 


Whilst this barrow was being excavated two men were working 
at another one about 200 yards due west of it, marked No. 2 on 
the map. It was in a chaotic state, having been riddled by rabbits, 
and much of the large quantity of flints composing its interior had 
been carted away. I cannot help thinking that this barrow had 
been disturbed by former excavators, and the flints may originally 
have formed a large cairn, over which the rest of the barrow was 
built. There was nothing amongst or below the flints, but on the 
south side of them a skeleton of a man buried full-length was 
come upon, but with no object near it and nothing to indicate a 
period. 

Barrow 3. BULFORD. 

The following year I opened a barrow half-a-mile north of those 
just mentioned, marked on the map as No. 3. It was also called 
and marked as the “Target” Barrow, and is slightly bigger than 
Now es 

A trench was cut on the east side and the soil wheeled away 
clear of the barrow, the operations being carried on in much the 
same way as in Barrow No. 1. 

This was a very remarkable barrow. The outside was covered 
with a 2 foot layer of chalk, the surface of which, in many places, 
was extremely hard and difficult to break, and portions of it had 
quite a crystalline fracture. This was chiefly noticeable on the 
south side, the east side being not so hard. 

In its new state it must have presented the appearance of a 
white dome, and I cannot help thinking that many of the barrows 
must have presented this appearance, as they frequently have an 
outside layer of chalk, but in this instance it must have taken years 
for wind-driven soil to collect and grass to grow upon it. 


1 John Robbins, of the Lower Farm, at Bulford, was a rifleman, and had 
an iron target at this spot. 

? A similar condition of chalk rubble compacted together into a very hard 
mass, apparently by a kind of stalagmitic formation, due to infiltration of 
water, was found during the excavation of the ditch at Avebury. It was 
there so solid that the workmen believed it to be the bottom of the ditch 
and it was hard enough to break the point of a pickaxe.—ED. 


- By Lt.-Col. W. Hawley, FSA. 619 


Four secondary interments were met with whilst the heading 
was in progress—three of them in urns which might have been 
8 or 9 inches high; they were of poor, brown, unornamented ware, 
badly-baked, containing only cremated bones, and as they were 
little more than a foot below the surface, pressure, grass roots, and 
frost had quite destroyed them. 

About 64 feet from the top a mass of wood ash was come upon, 
which continued to increase in depth and extent until there was 
nothing but the substance—tons of it. Amidst the ash, remains 
of charred vertical posts were met with, also many similar pieces 
lying horizontally and otherwise, most of which were of oak, others 
of ash. These became more numerous as we approached the 
bottom. Here an interment was met with and evidence that a 
cremation had been carried out very elaborately. Stakes had been 
erected on the solid chalk to form a rectangular space which seemed 
to have contained logs of timber laid lengthways. The uprights 
were charred down to where they entered the chalk, and their 
continuations had become brown dust in holes about a foot deep 
and 3 feet or more in diameter. Portions of an urn with a dotted 
vandyke pattern were present with the cremated remains of a 
human being, but all had been subjected to such tremendous heat 
that very little remained, and no implement or object of any sort 
occurred with them. | 

The height of the burnt matter above the chalk was about 7 feet, 
and I think that much of its upper portion had been burnt turf, to 
judge by its red earthy appearance. 

An enormous amount of wood must have been burnt for a con- 
siderable length of time to account for such a mass; for consider 
how little wood ash comes from a big bonfire, and into what a thin 
layer it compresses after rainand settling down. Taking into con- 
sideration in this instance the great length of time it has had to 
consolidate, and the pressure from above, everything points to a | 
fire having been kept up for a very long time. These remains 
occurred rather to the south-east of the centre of the barrow, and 
I did not continue the excavation any further: the ash collapsed 
and buried a man nearly to his shoulders, and as I had to be absent 


620 Notes on Barrows in South Wihults. 


for some months about that time, I reluctantly had to begin the 
restoration of the barrow. This I regretted, as it is quite possible 
that objects may exist on the north-west side, away from the 
cremation, and about two-thirds of this barrow still remain un- 
explored. 

Barrow 4. BULFORD. 


A small shallow barrow exists west of No. 3. I found, upon 
opening it, that it was ruinous from a former opening, and con- 
tained nothing. 

Barrow 5.3 BRIGMERSTON. 


The next barrow is not in the order excavated, but I am taking 
them westward, and will call it No. 5. It presented a long oval 
shape, due, I consider, to two small contiguous barrows being 
levelled by rabbits and so brought together. 

My attention was drawn to it by finding the remains of three 
small urns of honey-pot shape, mouths downwards, protruding from 
the earth side by side. One was rather smaller than the other 
two, and they may have been about 7 or 8 inches high, perhaps 
more, but the higher portions had quite disappeared, exposing the 
contents of cremated bones with no object amongst them. 

Afterwards I cut a trench into the mound on the north-west 
side, and about the centre of it on the solid chalk level I came 
upon a bowl-shaped recess cut in it, about 2 feet across and con- 
taining the burnt bones of a cremation, amongst which the only 
object was a bone bead. 

The bottom of the recess, however, was very interesting, as it ; 
bore the impress of a cloth that the burnt bones had evidently — 
been collected and placed in. I did my best to preserve a portion — 
of this, but it was in such a loose powdery state that it was im- 
possible. If ever again such an impression is come upon I will 
endeavour to take a cast of it in plaster, but this did not occur to 
meat that time. The cloth was rather coarse, and three or perhaps 
four of its strands would go to a quarter-inch. 


3 Barrow 5 is just on the south side of the line of Brigmerston Firs, and 
in Milston parish. Barrows 6 and 7, which are close to it, are actually on 
the parish boundary line separating Milston and Figheldean. 


By Lt.-Col. W. Hawley, FSA. 621 


I afterwards made a cutting at the opposite end of. the long 
mound but nothing occurred here beyond several fragments of 
coarse pottery with dotted vandyke pattern. 


BARROWS 6 AND 7. BRIGMERSTON. 


The next are two barrows close to the last-mentioned one and 
occur in a long fir belt north-west of it; both being very much 
destroyed by rabbits. No. 6 contained nothing, and had evidently 
been explored before; and the other—the larger of the two (No. 7) 
seemed also to have been disturbed, but a rectangular cist at the 
bottom had escaped observation. It was cut in the solid chalk 
and contained the body of an adult, buried reclining on the left 
side with knees bent upwards and head inclining towards them in 
an easy position. The skull was similar to that found in No. 1 
Bulford Barrow, and had the excessive bony protuberances over 
the eyes: the entire frontal bone being extremely massive and low. 
This skull still exists and is at Stockton House, Wilts, with other 
remains of these barrows, including a pot, probably a food vessel, 
which was found with this skeleton. The cist measurements in 
this case were 8 feet long, 3 feet wide, and 3 feet deep. 


Barrow 8.1 ABLINGTON. 


Following this I excavated a barrow on Syrencot Down to the 
west of the fir belt north of Sillk Hill. This was rather a small 
barrow, and early in the digging cremated remains were come upon 
in a bowl-shaped recess in the loose chalk composing the barrow. 
A portion of a lower human jaw had escaped burning sufficiently 
to show that it had belonged to a person of about 20, as the per- 
manent molars were unabraded and the third molars in embryo 
state. Two feet below this a cist was come upon excavated in the 
Solid chalk 8 feet long, 3 feet 9 inches wide, and 4 feet deep. It 
contained the skeleton of an adult buried at full length, perhaps 
| about the age of 30, to judge by the teeth. This person must 
1 Barrows 8, 9, together with a., b., c., which are close to them, and 10, 


are in Figheldean parish, just north of the line of Brigmerston Firs, along 
which the parish boundary runs. Ordnance 6in. Survey, Sheet XLVIII 


622 Notes on Barrows in South Wilts. - 


have been in bad health, the body development was poor and in 
striking contrast to the frames of those in other interments: there 
was evidence also of necrosis of the left lower maxillary, where — 
several teeth were missing, many of the teeth being more or less 
decayed—a most unusual circumstance with these people. At the 
feet were remains of a small pot of coarse brown gritty ware, un- 
ornamented; and under the skull was a fine bronze knife dagger 
(Fig. 8) with broad flat blade with bevelled edge and three large 
rivets. It is now in the British Museum, and resembles the 
Homington dagger, except in the number of its rivets, the latter 
having five. It measures 4? inches in length by 2 inches in width 
at the base. The position of the handle was marked by a stain of 
brown dust. 

A deposit of brown matter was observable all over the bottom 
of this cist, giving the idea that either the body had been buried 
in clothing or wrapped in skins, or that vegetable matter had been 
laid at the bottom, but I was unable to determine what the sub- 
stance had been originally. 


Barrow 9. ABLINGTON. . 

A small barrow a short distance south of this contained a cre- © 
mated interment in a bowl-shaped recess, but no object. One or é 
two small mounds existing near this spot (not shown in the 
Ordnance Survey, but marked a, d, cin the sketch map accompanying 
these notes) were examined. They all contained cremated remains 
carelessly buried, and in one instance there were remains of a pot 


in a ruinous state. 


Barrow 10. ABLINGTON. 

After these I opened a barrow a quarter-of-a-mile to the north- 
east of them in the valley below, marked No. 10 on the map. It — 
was largely composed of clay taken from the bottom of the valley 
close at hand, where a stream runs occasionally after heavy rains. 

Nothing was come upon until the solid chalk was reached, where, — 
at a spot slightly south-east of the centre of the barrow, a bowl- 
shaped cist had been cut in the chalk. Over it was found a small 
bronze dagger, with three rivets and central rib, about 4} inches 


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in length (Fig. 4). The cist contained cremated bones, amongst 
which were eight long notched beads of beautiful vitreous porcelain 
of a pale blue or greenish blue tint, four fusiform beads of jet or 
lignite, and a curious stud or button of the same material, pre- 
cisely resembling a collar stud. These are now in the British 
Museum, and the barrow is mentioned in the Proceedings of the 
Society of Antiquaries, Vol. XXITL., No. I., page 124, and is attri- 
butable to Period II. of the Bronze Age according to Montelius, 
or perhaps to the early part of Period III 


Barrow 11. 


A barrow standing in a clump of trees marked “ Barrow Clump ” 
in the Ordnance Survey, surrounded by cultivated land north-east: 
of Syrencot House and half-a-mile east of Ablington, in Figheldean 
parish, was next taken in hand. It had been partly destroyed, 
and some of the oldest villagers remember much of the earth being 
taken from it and spread over the land near by. I should not be 
surprised if an attempt had been made then to explore it, as it was. 
much disturbed and rabbits had been at work on it also. Fortu- 
nately the principal interment had escaped, and it had some of the 
characteristics of Barrow No. 1. 

After considerable digging a skeleton was come upon laid on its 
left side with legs bent up, of good physique and the teeth showed 
early life. A foot or two eastward a second skeleton was come 
upon, and immediately afterwards a third, all about the same age. 
They were almost touching one another, but there was a regularity 
observable in the way they were placed. Just above the last two 
the skeleton of a very young infant appeared; which, owing to its 
fragile frame, was crushed flat by earth pressure. Its teeth were 
uncut, so it could not have been long born. Over and about this 
spot were appearances of burning, such as wood, bones, and remains 
of a pot, perhaps about 8 inches high, very coarse and poor in 
material and make. Below these and slightly south-west of them 
a rectangular cist was come upon cut in the solid chalk, heading 
due east, 7 feet 3 inches long, 4 feet 3 inches wide, and 5 feet. 


1 Archeologia, \xi., 113. 


624 Notes on Barrows in South Wilts. 


deep, the former level of the surface being plainly visible. It was 
filled with loose chalk containing no object, but at the bottom 
rested a skeleton, the position and mode of intérment being very 
similar to that in No. 1 Barrow. The individual, however, in this 
case was an old man, the teeth having been abraded down to their 
crowns, but not decayed. The skull was brachycephalic, but not 
quite so round and broad topped as that in No. 1, and the eye 
orbits were not massive in the same way. At the foot of the cist 
was a pot of badly-baked coarse brown ware, containing light brown 
dusty matter, about 7 inches high, ornamented with a thumb-nail 
marking and a few rough diagonal lines. 

Under the head of the skeleton was a flint knife about 24 inches 
long, the rounded cutting end finely chipped and rather polished 
by use, but not ground. As this barrow resembled No. 1 in many 
of its details I consider it may have belonged to the same period, 
1.€., Period I. 


Barrow 12.2 FIGHELDEAN. 


Next I come to a barrow shown on the map as “Gallows 
Barrow.” It stands close to a cottage near where the north road 
from Figheldean joins the main road. This was in a completely 
ruinous state, and it is possible that those who were responsible 
for its state may have come upon human remains and attributed 
them to malefactors having been executed and buried there, but 
nothing, so far as I could ever make out, warranted this assertion, 
nor is there reason to suppose that a gallows ever existed there. 

Amongst the earth a few fragments of Bronze Age pottery were 
met with, and I was fortunate enough to detect a flint barbed and 
tanged arrow head* of a broad type with coarse chipping and the 
barbs perfect. 

This barrow had no cist, and nothing was observable upon the 
solid chalk at the bottom. 


1 The flint knife and the pot are preserved at Stockton House. 
* Just east of the river, in the parish of Figheldean. 


3 Now in the British Museum. 


By Lt. Col. W. Hanley, FSA. 625 


Barrows 13, 14, 151 THe Bustarp. 


About half-a-mile east of the “ Bustard,” an old hostelry on the 
Devizes Road, there is marked on the map a double concentric 
circular earthwork, close to which were three barrows almost 
completely ruined by rabbits, and it had been decided to dig these 
entirely out and destroy them. One of these barrows I was told 
had been dug into by a Colonel Good, who once resided at Shrewton, 
and perhaps he may have opened the others, as they were all much 
in ruin. One contained nothing’; the second contained a broken 
urn, also a bowl-shaped depression in the solid chalk, with cremated 
bones but no objects; the third also contained a broken urn, but 
nothing else. The urn fragments were all present in both instances, 
so I was able to restore the urns, and they are now in the Black- 
more Museum, at Salisbury (Figs.2and3). I am forgetting to say 
that bones of unburnt bodies were found dispersed amongst the 
earth of all three barrows, but neither of them contained a chalk 
cut cist. 


Barrow 16. FIGHELDEAN. 


The last barrow I-opened in this neighbourhood is one on the 
high ground one-quarter-of-a-mile south-west of Alton Parva Farm, 
in Figheldean, near the village, on land which had been cultivated 
for a long time, and the barrow was ploughed nearly level with 
the surrounding soil. A few feet from the top brought us to the 
original surface, where a rectangular cist was come upon about at 
the centre of themound. This cist measured 7 feet 6 inches long, 
2 feet 6 inches wide, and 44 feet deep. There were no remains 
over the top of it and it was filled with loose chalk containing 
nothing. At the bottom rested a skeleton laid on the left side, 
slightly extended but with the lower limbs bent; in fact in a 
natural position, such as the person might have died in. At the 
foot were crushed remains of a pot, coarse, brown, and unorna- 
mented, perhaps about 7 or 8 inches high. In front of the body, 

1 These three barrows are in the extreme corner of Shrewton parish, close 


to the Figheldean boundary, which cuts through the adjoining circular 
double-ringed earthwork. Ordnance 6in. Survey, Sheet LIV. 


VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXIV. 2) 


626 Notes on Barrows in South Wilts. 


opposite the chest, was an incense cup of the “Grape Cup” type 
(Fig. 6), with three (?) rows of nodules which have been stuck on 
the body of the cup and have most of them fallen off. The cup 
contained a little brownish-red matter, and a lump of burnt 


clay roughly conical in shape. Under it and staining it green, 
was a small bronze knife with two rivets, 24 inches in length, 
worn down very thin and pointed by repeated sharpening 
(Fig. 7). With it also were two nicely-flaked arrow-heads 
of flint, barbed and tanged, .with the barbs perfect. All 
these objects are now in the British Museum. A great deal of 
brown earthy matter was observable at the bottom of this cist, and 
I have noticed the same appearance more or less in others, but 
there was a greater quantity than usual in this one, and amongst 
it I was able to easily ascertain that some of it, at any rate, was 
the remains either of heather or juniper (I am inclined to think 
the latter), the decayed wood and small twigs being quite dis- 
cernible. 

There were no other remains, but isolated pieces of Bronze Age 
pottery occurred amongst the earth around the barrow, probably 
belonging to secondary interments that had been ploughed or dug 
out long before. 


Barrow 17. N&vHERAVON. 


Before concluding I must not forget to mention a barrow lying 
about half-a-mile east of Beach’s Barn, not excavated with those 
already mentioned, but some time afterwards. It is a low flat 
barrow, and showed signs of disturbance which were soon accounted 
for, as a skeleton was come upon buried at full length and with it 
two bronze coins of Constantine Junior, but no other object. 
Amongst the earth were fragments of Bronze Age Pottery, with 
dotted vandykes, also human bones dispersed around. 

The interment of the person at full length was evidently one 
which had taken place towards the end of the Roman occupation, 
and one of an inhabitant of a British village existing at that time 
near the spot where Beach’s Barn now stands; some fancy having 
prompted them to inter their relation in the barrow of times very 


By Lt. Col. W. Hawley, FSA. 627 


remote, even from them. In doing so the original Bronze Age 
burial was disturbed.t 

In addition to the objects found in barrows mentioned above 
there is in the British Museum a fragment of a bronze spear-head 
from Brigmerston Down, with lunate openings in the leaf-shaped 
blade. This type Canon Greenwell notes as occurring not un- 
commonly in Great Britain and Ireland, but very rarely on the 
Continent. It belongs to a late period of the Bronze Age. There 
is also from the same locality the remarkable spear-head illustrated 
in the Guide to the Antiquities of the Bronze Age, p. 84, Fig. 74, 
for the loan of the block of which, here reproduced (Fig. 9), we are 


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1 Interments of skeletons at full length have been found in many Wiltshire 
barrows, generally in the upper part of the barrow. In many cases it is not 
possible to say with certainty to what age these interments belong, but 
taken as a whole they may be said to be either of Romano-British or Saxon 
date. Hoare records such secondary burials in several instances, and Gen. 
Pitt-Rivers (Hacavations, II., 258, 259) mentions the occurrence of pre- 
sumably Saxon skeletons in two Bronze Age barrows on Winklebury Hill, 
in one of which the intruding skeleton was found actually in the original 
grave, whilst the bones of the original owner were scattered through the 
filling of the grave. Again, in barrows on Handley Down (Dorset) | #a- 
cavations, IV., 137, 173], skeletons of Romano-British date were found in 
the ditches, and at Wor Barrow (Hacavations, IV., 63, 64, 78, 79) similar 
secondary interments were found both in the long barrow itself and in the 
ditch. Indeed the idea of the sanctity of the barrows as burial places, and 
the custom of burying in them, seems to have lasted well on into Christian 
Saxon days, so much so that it was deemed necessary to forbid Christians 
using the burial places of the heathen. This survival of the feeling of 
sanctity, however, did not prevent the men of the Roman or Saxon periods 
from disturbing the bones of the original tenant, any more than it prevents 
the modern sexton from disturbing ancient interments in our churchyards, 
when digging a grave for anewone. On the other hand, in medieval times 
licences were specially granted by the Crown to treasure seekers to open 
barrows in search of valuables. Ep. H. Gopparp. 


Dn BD 


628 Notes on Barrows in South Wilts. 


indebted to the authorities of the British Museum. It has lost the 
upper portion of the blade, which is leaf-shaped, with two loops 
continuing the line of the wings and dying into the socket, with 
lozenge-shaped coverings to the loops. There is also a rivet-hole 
in the socket, which has engraved lines round its edge and above 
them a band of engraved zig-zags or chevrons—a rare feature. 
The midrib is sharply ridged. In its present state it measures 
74 inches in length. 

[The Editor is indebted to Dr. C. H. Read, F.S.A., of the British 
Museum, for photographs of the objects here illustrated from the 
National collection. ] 


629 


WILTS OBITUARY. 

George Lopes, died June 28th, 1910, aged 53. Buried at Melksham. 
Born April 28th, 1857. Third son of Ralph Ludlow Lopes, of Sandridge 
Park, and his wife Elizabeth, d. of Samuel Trehawke Kekewich, M.P. 
Educated, Winchester College, 1871, Jesus College, Cambs., 1876. 
B.A. 1880 ; A.M.I.C.E. 1883 ; M.I.C.E. 1889. Married, Nov. 20th, 1897, 
Hon. Ernestine Frances Lopes, fourth daughter of Henry, first Baron 
Ludlow. He was trained and practised as a Civil Engineer. After 
taking up his residence at Sandridge Park he took an energetic part in 
politics on the Conservative side, as President of the West Wilts 
Constitutional Association. J.P. for Wilts; Alderman of the County 
Council, 1910. He took much interest in all good works in the 
Melksham neighbourhood, and will be greatly missed. 

Obit. notices, Wiltshire Gazette, June 30th; Wiltshire Times, July 
9th, 1910. 

Richard Blake, died Feb. 21st, 1910, aged 92. Buried at Winter- 
bourne Dauntsey. Born Feb. 15th, 1818. He left £3000 to augment 
the living of Winterbourne Earls and Winterbourne I Jauntsey and also 
£2500 to the Salisbury Infirmary, as well as other charities. 

Obit. notice, Salisbury Journal, April 9th, 1910. 

Rev. Augustus Edward Aldridge, died June 16th, 1910, aged 
89. Buried at Worton. St. John’s Coll., Cambs. B.A.1846. Deacon 
1846 (Chester) ; priest 1848 (Lichfield). Vicar of Worton with Marston 
1853 to 1907, when he resigned, continuing to live at Worton. 

Obit notice, Wiltshire Gazette, June 23rd, 1910. 

Rev. George Ensor, died at Gibraltar, on board SS. Persia, July 
13th, 1910. Buried at Gibraltar. Scholar of St. Catherine, and Queen’s 
Colleges, Cambs. B.A. 1867; M.A. 1877. Deacon 1867, priest 1868 
(London). Curate of St. John, Deptford, 1867—68 ; first Church of 
England Missionary (C.M.S.) to Japan, 1868—72. His health failing 
he returned to England. Curate of Aston Flamville 1872-74; Assoe. 
Sec., C.M.S., 1875—78; Vicar of Rendham (Suff), 1878—95 ; Vicar of 
St. German, I. of Man, 1895—97 ; Vicar of Heywood, Wilts, 1897—1909, 
when he resigned. A strong Protestant. 

Obit. notice, Guardian, July 22nd, 1910. 

Richard Benoni Mullings, of Woodville, Devizes, died Sept., 
1910, aged 65.- Buried at Devizes Cemetery. Son of Benoni Mullings. 
He was associated with his father and succeeded to his business as a 
builder and contractor, and in this capacity carried out the resto- 
ration of a large number of Churches in the county, as well as the 
erection of other important buildings in and around Devizes. 

Obit. notice, Wiltshire Gazette, Sept. 8th, 1910. 

Maurice Reginald Wakeman, died suddenly Aug. 2nd, 1910, 
Born Aug. 8th, 1872. Second son of H. J. Wakeman, of Warminster. 
Educated Warminster Grammar School, Clifton College, and St. John’s 
Coll., Oxford. B.A. 1895, M.A., 1899. Was assistant master in several 
schools, afterwards a solicitor, and in 1906 became a partner in his 
father’s firm. He acted as Local Secretary at the Society’s last meeting 
at Warminster. 

Obit. notice, Wrltshire Times, Aug. 6th, 1910. 


630 Wilts Obituary. 


Charles Frederick Hart, died Sept. 11th, 1910. Buried at 
Devizes Cemetery. Born Oct. 25th, 1828. Son ‘of James Hart, of 
Brigg (Lines.), articled to Mr. (afterwards Sir John) Fowler, the well- 
known engineer. He came to Wiltshire in 1857 and was employed on 
the construction of the Berks and Hants Extension Line. Married 
Elizabeth, d. of George Leighton, of Osgodley, Scarborough ; she died 
in 1900. He became Secretary to the Berks and Hants Extension 
Railway in 1850, and from this date he lived in Devizes. In 1882 he 
became Manager and Engineer to the Kennett and Avon Canal, until 
1899, when he retired. He was Chairman of the Roundway Parish 
Council for many years, and churchwarden of Southbroom 1886—1904. 
J.P. for Wilts, 1893. In religion a Churchman, in politics a Liberal. 
He was a member of the Committee of the Wilts Archeological Society, 
and by his regular attendance at the meetings and in other ways showed 
his interest in the Society. 

Obit. notice, Wiltshire Gazette, Sept. 15th, 1910. 


Rev. Charles Snelling Ruddle, died Sept. 6th, 1910. Buried 
at Durrington. Born 1833. King’s College, London. Deacon 1858, 
priest 1859 (Winchester). Curate of Frensham (Surrey) 1858—63. 
Rector of Durrington 1863 until his death. Rural Dean of Amesbury 
1879—1900. He was much interested in botany and antiquarian 
subjects, and was for many years a regular attendant at the Annual 
Meetings of the Wilts Archeological Society, and was the author of 
the following papers :— 

Notes on Common Lands in and around Durrington. Wilts Arch. 
Mag., xxxi,, 1—7. 

Notes on Ameshury Church. Wilts Arch. Magq., xxxi., 29—32. 

Notes on Durrington. Wilts Arch. Mag., xxxi., 331—342; xxxil., 
269—276. 

The missing Register of Addison’s Baptism, where isit? Wilts Notes 
and Queries, III., 140, 286—288. 

The sad fortunes a some of the Clergy who once lived near Salisbur Yy 
Plain. Wilts Notes and Queries, V., 2—9. 

Obit. notices, Guardian, Sept. 16th; Wiltshire Gazette, Sept. 29th ; 

Salisbury Diocesan Gazette, Oct., 1910. 


Sir Walter Palmer, Bart., died April 16th, 1910. Buried at 
Alsager (Ches: ). Third son of George Palmer, of Reading, one of the 
founders of “ Huntley & Palmer’s” Biscuit Factory. Born 1858, educated 
at Tottenham ; University College, London ; and the Sorbonne, Paris. 
B. Sc. of London University. Donor of £8000 to University College, 
Reading. Married, 1882, Jean, d. of William Young Craig, M.P., of 
Alsager, Ches. J.P. and D.L. for Berks. Baronet 1904. For many 
years a Director of “ Huntley & Palmer’s.” Unionist M.P. for Salisbury 
1900—1906. Contested the seat unsuccessfully in 1906, and continued 
the Unionist candidate until 1909. He identified himself closely with 
the welfare of Salisbury. His only child, Gladys Milton, married, 
1904, Bertram Willes Dayrell Brooke, second son of Sir Charles Brooke, 
Rajah of Sarawak, 

Long obit. notice, Salisbury Journal, April, 23rd, 1910. 


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RECENT WILTSHIRE BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, 
ARTICLES, &e. 


[N.B.—This list does not claim to be in any way exhaustive. The Editor 
appeals to all authors and publishers of pamphlets, books, or views in any 
way connected with the county to send him copies of their works, and to 
editors of papers and members of the Society generally to send him copies 
of articles, views, or portraits, appearing in the newspapers. | 


The Life and Letters of William Beckford, of Font- 
hill (author of ‘‘ Vathek’’), by Lewis Melville. 
Illustrated. London: William Heinemann, 1910. 

Cloth, 10zin. <x 7#in., pp. xv. (including titles) + 391. Price 15s. 
net. Thirteen illustrations :—portraits of William Beckford (four after 
Romney, one after John Doyle); Alderman Beckford; Hon. Mrs. 
Peter Beckford; Margaret and Susan Beckford; Susan Euphemia, 
Duchess of Hamilton ; Alexander, tenth Duke of Hamilton ; and views 
of Fonthill (W. and 8. Fronts, and Interior of Great Hall); and 
Lansdown Tower, Bath. 

The author begins his Introduction in these words: “It may be said 
with truth that there were few famous men born in the eighteenth 
century of whom less is known than of William Beckford, the author of 
‘Vathek.’ There is abundance of legend, as little trustworthy as most 
legends, but of the man himself, as he was, few people have even a 
remote conception. This may be, perhaps, because there has been no 
biography of him worthy of the name, but it is more probably due to 
the fact that he led a secluded life.” 

He is justly severe on the ridiculous stories told in an article in 
Literature, June 30th, 1900, on the strength of the recollections of an 
elderly lady living in Bath. 

The family history begins with Richard Beckford, of Maidenhead, a 
tailor, one of whose sons—Thomas—became Alderman and Sheriff of 
London, and was knighted in 1677, and the other—Peter—went to 
Jamaica, where his family already held property and position. Peter 
(I.) became wealthy, and his eldest son, Col. Peter (II.) became Com- 
mander-in-Chief and President of the Council in Jamaica, and finally 
Governor, dyingin 1710. His eldest son, the Hon. Peter (III.), inherited 
his property, became Speaker of the House of Assembly, arid died 1735, 
leaving £300,000. His son, Peter (IV.), died unmarried in 1737 and 
left his property to his brother, William, b. in. Jamaica, 1709, who - 
bought Fonthill, was M.P. for Shaftesbury 1747, Petersfield, 1754, and 
the City of London in the same year. Master of the Ironmongers’ 
Company, Alderman, and twice Lord Mayor of London. He died 1770. 
His son, William Beckford, was born at Fonthill Giffard, Oct. 1., 1760. 

The great mass of this book consists of Beckford’s own letters to all 


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sorts and conditions of men on all sorts of subjects, strung together, but 
not quite always explained, by a somewhat scanty stream of comment. 
The author’s final judgment of his hero is as follows :— 

“Tt has been said that Beckford’s was a wasted life, but this is a 
hard judgment. Rather it should be said, taking into account the 
temptations—perhaps even greater in those days than these—which 
encompass a millionaire ; that on the whole he lived wisely and well. 
There was no vice in him; he was not a rowé nor was he unduly 
addicted to the pleasures of the table ; while such hobbies as he had 
—the collection of pictures, prints, and books—were virtues 
It has been urged against him that he did not consider his colonial 
possessions entailed upon him any responsibility towards those who 
were labouring to build up his fortune, and it is true that he did not 
in the least concern himself about his Jamaican slaves: like the 
other owners, he left their welfare to his representatives in the island. 
On the other hand, he was interested in the poor in the neighbourhood 
of Fonthill; and the building of the Abbey—a whim in itself far 
from reprehensible—was actually suggested by the opportunity it 
afforded to give employment to those in need. He was, too, ex- 
tremely charitable, though for this quality he obtained no credit in 
his lifetime, because he never allowed his name to appear in any 
lists . . . Beckford had his weaknesses, of course. He was 
egotistical, impetuous, imperious. He was also too fond of praise, 
and tolerated such a man as John Britton, who beslavered him with 
flattery in his lifetime, and slandered him dead. He was inclined, 
especially in his later days, to take himself very seriously, but his 
sense of honour always saved him from becoming ridiculous 
He was not a deep scholar, but he was, as we have seen, un- 
doubtedly a singularly accomplished man . . . His name survives, 
not merely as that of a collector, nor merely as that of a remarkably 
gifted man, but as a most brilliant amateur of letters, the author of 
an imperishable book of travels and of a story that is universally 
accepted as a masterpiece.” 

The Appendix contains a reprint of the “ Description of Fonthill,” 
by J. Storer, 1812; an apparently full and accurate Bibliography of 
Beckford’s writings arranged chronologically ; and a list of authorities 
on the subject of Beckford’s Life. There is also a sufficient index. 
Altogether the book is quite a notable addition to the list of Wiltshire 
Biographies. 

Reviewed, Saturday Review, May 21st ; Spectator, June 25th, 1910. 


The Story of the Battle of Edington. By the Rev. 
William H. P. Gresswell, M.A., F.R.G.S. Taunton: 
Barnicott & Pearce, The Wessex Press, 1910. 

Linen, 9in. x 53in., pp. 6 unnumbered, + 80 + 4 pp. unnumbered, 
containing list of subscribers and review of the author’s books. Four 
sketch maps and four process views of “The Parret Mouth and Brent 
Knoll,” ‘The River Parret and the Polden Ridge,” “Downend and ~ 
the River Parret,” “Glastonbury Tor from the North-West.” 


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The site of the Battle of Edington is doubtless one of those things 
as to which it is vain to hope for any finality of opinion. Mr. Stevenson 
had apparently, at all events to his own satisfaction, settled the matter 
once for all, largely on etymological grounds, in favour of the Wiltshire 
site, and now, so far from acquiescing in their defeat, here are the 
Somerset antiquaries, in the person of Mr. Greswell, boldly returning 
to the charge and asserting that Mr. Stevenson knows nothing of the 
Somersetshire terrain ; that the Wiltshire site owes its acceptance with 
antiquaries almost solely to the unsupported statement of Camden ; and 
that the geographical probabilities of the campaign are very largely in 
favour of the Edington on the Polden Hills rather than of the Edington 
under Bratton Camp. The theory here detailed at considerable length 
—at rather too great length, to tell the truth, to be quite clear—is 
practically that which was upheld by Bishop Clifford, and has been 
already somewhat contemptuously treated by Mr. Stevenson. Shortly 
put it identifies “ Arx Cynuit” with Cumwich Castle, near the mouth 
of the River Parret, and Eglea with Eggarley (or Edgarley), assumes 
that the Danes were encamped at Downend, near Viking’s Pill, on the 
Parret, and that the battle was fought on the Polden Ridge, in the near 
neighbourhood of Alfred’s base at Athelney, where “the battlefield of 
Edington is still pointed out and old men unconsciously say “They of 
Athelney fought there.” On the face of it there is undoubtedly a certain 
fascination about this theory to the “man in the street,” especially 
when the author asks why, if the battle was fought in Wiltshire, was 
the peace made at Wedmore near Athelney? but it is essentially a question 
on which the reader whose life has been too short to allow him to spend a 
considerable portion of it in the investigation of the matter had best re- 
frain from expressing any decided opinion at all. Theauthor elaborates 

_ a suggestion that the curious observances of “Hock day” are really a 
survival of the rejoicmmgs in Wessex over the overthrow of the Danes 
in this battle. There are appendices on “ The Place Names Edington, 
Dimetia, Dumnonia, &c.,” “Athelney Abbey,” “Newton Court and 
Petherton Park,” and the old ballad of “‘ King Alfred and the Shepherd,”’ 
in which Mr. Stevenson is dealt with very faithfully. Evidently the 
men of Somerset are as keen fighters now as their forefathers were in 
the days of the Great King Alfred. 


Wiltshire Parish Registers. Marriages. Edited by 
W. P. W. Phillimore, M.A., B.C.L., Thomas H. Baker, and John Sadler. 
Vol. IX. London, 1910. 
8vo, cloth, pp. vil. + 155. Price 10s. 6d. 
This volume is taken up entirely with the marriages of St. Martin’s, 
Salisbury, which have been transcribed by Mr. T. H. Baker. 


Stokes Records. Notes regarding the Ancestry 
| and Lives of Anson Phelps Stokes and Helen 
| Louisa (Phelps) Stokes, by Anson Phelps Stokes. 
: 


In Four Volumes. Vol.I. Part I. New York: privately 
‘printed for the family, 1910. 


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llqin. X 7Hin., half red morocco. Part I., pp. xiv. + 122, with 
seventy-three portraits and illustrations. Part II., pp. 8 unnumbered 
+ 123—275, with eighty-two portraits and illustrations. 

This is an elaborately illustrated and sumptuously produced account 
of the author’s family and of everything that can be gleaned concerning 
the different members of it. The greater portion of the two parts of 
Vol. I., each of them a respectable volume in itself, now issued, is taken 
up with details concerning the present and immediately preceding 
generations of American members of the Stokes family. The author 
does not seem to have traced his pedigree with any great certainty, but 
1s no doubt descended from the Stokeses of Seend and Titherton, and 
he gives illustrations of the Stokes Brass in Seend Church and of the 
Church itself, the north aisle of which was built by John Stokes, who 
died 1498. He also gives a certain amount of genealogical information 
as to the Stokeses of Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. 


Borough of Devizes. Reports made to the Council 
in relation to Letters Patent of King James I, 
1609—10, granting property to the Corporation, 
being an outline of the History of Chantry 
Property in Devizes, together with the Minutes of Meetings 
and Reports of a Special Committee appomted by the Town Council 
to enquire into the above Letters Patent. Printed at the “ Wiltshire ~ 
Gazette” Office, Devizes. [1909.] 

4to pamphlet: pp., including title, 11. | 
This consists of an Historical Introduction, and a translation of the | 
Letters Patent of James (1609—10) re-granting charity lands to the 
Mayor and Burgesses of Devizes, by R. D. Gillman, the Minutes of 
the Meetings of a Committee appointed to investigate these grants, and 
Reports by Mr. Edward Kite upon “Devizes Chantries, &c., their 
Founders and Endowment” and on “Letters Patent from James I. 
re-granting Chantry Lands to the Mayor and Burgesses.” 


Compton Park, the Seat of Mr. Charles Penruddocke. 
Article in Country Infe, Aug. 13th, 1910, pp. 228—236, illustrated by 
excellent photos of “North Entrance,” “Doorway from the Dining 
Room to the Hall,” “Dining Room Mantelpiece,” “ Hall Chimney,” 
“Portrait of Prince Rupert in the Dining Room,” “Ceiling of the 
Drawing Room,” “In the Drawing Room,” “A Lacquer Cabinet,” 
North-East Aspect,” ““Compton Church,” “The Church, the Hall, and 
the Yew.” 

“ In the Library we find a plaster ceiling and a wooden mantelpiece 
and wainscotting of reserved ornamentation but of excellent design, 
belonging to the period of William III. Of the same period, but 
much more elaborate, is the great Dining Room. The carvings are 
very likely not the handiwork of Gibbons, or even a product of his” 
workshops, but they certainly belong to his time and his school, and 
are fine examples of their kind. . . . The shields show the arms 


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of Penruddocke impaling in the one case Freke and in the other case 
Hanham. Now it was the elder Thomas Penruddocke who married 
a Freke, and he it will be who is principally responsible for fitting 
this room. But his son, the younger Thomas, whose wife was a sister 
of Sir W. Hanham, probably completed the work and set up the 
second shield . . . As Charles Penruddocke (fourth in descent 
from Col. John) lived till 1789, the decoration of the Drawing Room 
was probably carried out in his time. The very fine coved ceiling is 
in the style of which Robert Adam was the chief exponent. But it 
is not quite like his handling fe 


Boyton House, a seat of Mr. H.N. Fane. Country Life, 
Aug. 30th, 1910. pp. 262—268. An article with the following excellent 
photographs :—the Porch ; the Forecourt Posts and the East Elevation ; 
House and Church from the West Lawn ; the South and West Hleva- 
tions ; Bowling Green, Terraces, and Wood as seen from the Paved 
Garden; the House from the new Rose Garden; an Eighteenth 
Century Urn ; Looking West from the Paved Garden ; the Drawing 
Room; Boyton Church, the Southern Chapel and Tombs. 

The descent of the Manor is shortly traced, and the house, completed 
by Thomas Lambert in 1618, is described, as well as the considerable 
additions and improvements carried out by the present tenant, Mr. 
Moffat, in the way of formal gardens. 


The Theory of Stonehenge. A paper by W. Dale, F.S.A., read 
2 during the visit this summer of the Hampshire Field Club to Salisbury 
and Stonehenge, giving the results of the excavations by Dr. Gowland 
and Sir Norman Lockyev’s theory of the object and date of the structure, 

is printed in The Salisbury Times, September 9th, 1910. 


Stonehenge. “The Romance of Early British Life from the earliest 
times to the coming of the Danes,” by G. F. Scott Elliot. London, 
1909, cr. 8vo. Contains a frontispiece of the Building of Stonehenge, 
and chapter vill. describes the hauling of the stones and their erection, 
and the quarrying of the Altar Stone at Frome. 


The Marchioness of Lansdowne at Lansdowne 
House. Article in Zhe Onlooker, April 16th, 1910, pp. 120—128. 
A short account of the house and its contents, pictures, and statuary, 
illustrated by good photographs of the Porter’s Lodge, the “ Artemis ” in 
the Inner Hall, the Marchioness of Lansdowne in her Boudoir, the 
Dining Room, the Library, the Ball Room and Statue Gallery, the 
Ante Room, Lady Lansdowne’s Boudoir, the Dining Room. 


The Erlestoke Estate. The sale of the Edington portion of the 
Erlestoke Estate of Mr. G. 8. A. Watson Taylor, which took place at 
Devizes on June 28th and 29th, 1910, was fully reported with the prices 
paid for the various lots, in the Wiltshire Gazette, June 30th and July 
‘7th ; Wiltshire Times, July 2nd and 9th, 1910. The Weltshire Gazette 


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of June 16th had also a good article giving shortly the history of the 
building up of the estate between 1815 and 1830 by George Watson 
Taylor, with some details of the history of Edington and of the varied 
fortunes of Erlestoke itself since 1830. 

For the four days’ sale of this estate four finely-produced folio Sale 
Catalogues were provided. 

First day. Parishes of Edington and Bratton, pp. 49, with excellent 
photos of Housecroft Farm, Manor and Parsonage Farm, Priory 
House, the old Monastery Fishponds, Monastery Gardens Cottage, 
The Grange, Half-Timbered House, Ballard’s Farm, (all in | 
Edington,) a Key Plan of the County of Wilts, and three large 
folding plans. 

Second day. Parishes of Edington and East Coulston, pp. 45, with 
photos of Coulston House, Woodlands (Edington), A’Beckett’s 
House (Edington), exterior and oak bedroom, George Inn (Tin- 
head), Two Houses at Tinhead, with Key Plan and three large 
folding plans. 

Third day. Parish of Erchfont, pp. 29, Key Plan and one folding 
plan—no illustrations. 

Fourth day. Parishes of Marston, Potterne, Worton, Great Cheverell, 
and Erchfont, pp. 37, with photos of End Farm (Marston), ‘'wo 
Half-Timbered Houses (Marston), Pound Farm (Marston), Key 
Plan and three folding plans. 

The Foxham Estate of Lord Lansdowne. The sale at Chippen- 
ham on June 24th 1910, is fully reported, with the prices of the different 
lots, amounting to 1050 acres, in the Weltshire Gazette, June 30th ; 
Wiltshire Times, July 2nd, 1910. 


Devizes, Early Victorian Schools. A series of recollect- 
ions of School Life in Devizes by “Septuagenarian” appeared in the 
Wiltshire Gazette, Aug. 4th and 18th, the latter being especially con- 
cerned with anecdotes of the mastership of R. W. Biggs, LL.D. 


Wiltshire Centenarians. A note on some of the most remark- | 
able is printed in the Wiltshire Times, July 16th, 1910. 


Pickwick. The origin of the title of the “Pickwick Papers” by Dickens 
is traced to Moses Pickwick, a coach proprietor of Bath, the great 
grandson of one Eleazer Pickwick, originally a foundling picked up at 
Pickwick and named after that place, who rose from being a postboy to 
be landlord of the White Hart Inn, at Bath. Wltshire Times, July 
16th, 1910. 

Robert Hickman, of Bromham, condemned to be hanged for ~ 
acts of piracy under Captain Kidd in Madagascar, at Boston, U.S.A., 
in May, 1701. Note in Wiltshire Times, June 11th, 1910. 

The Sarsen Stone in the River at Bulford. Mr. E. H. 
Stone, in a letter to the Salisbury Times, Sept. 2nd, 1910, writes from — 
a personal investigation of this stone, carried out in a boat, that “from 
its size and shape it could not possibly have been intended to form any 


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part of the Stonehenge structure.” He says that so far as he could 
ascertain “no one who has written about the stone bas ever seen it.” 
It is difficult to find and “lies in the bend of the river, rather less than 
a quarter of a mile below Watergate House, Bulford, under water, 
about 5ft. from the south bank.” 


NoMan’s Land. A Village History, by H.M. Livens. 
This is a series of four articles in Zhe Salisbury Times, August 12th 
and 19th, Sept. 2nd and 9th. The author gives to some extent, in their 
own words (and what is more in their actual words, and not in the 
ordinary literary-dialect jargon) such reminiscences, trivial or otherwise, 
as he has been able to glean from the oldest inhabitants of a place 
which has no written history whatever. The result is a well-written 
and very interesting gossip on all sorts of matters connected with the 
conditions of life which formerly existed in an extremely out-of-the-way 
corner of 8. Wilts. 

No Man’s Land, now a parish in itself, but formerly an extra-parochial 
district largely waste land on the edge of the New Forest, and on the 
borders of Hants and Wilts, was first inhabited abont the middle of the 
eighteenth century by a gipsy named Willett, or according to another 
tradition by one John Shergold, who was quickly joined by eleven 
other settlers, and the village was founded. At present the population 
is 256. The village, with the exception of one cottage, lies in Wiltshire, 
but “the two paving stones outside the door of the Lamb Inn are in 
Hants.” “Many of the older cottages are built with mud, or rather 
clay, walls, and thatched roofs. Formerly this was the case throughout. 
Although this method of building has completely died out, it never- 
theless had its good points. . . . The first requisite was a bed of 
fairly stiff clay . . . mixed with chopped heath. . ... The 
clay was first of all puddled into a consistent mass by being well 
trodden by men and boys, or sometimes by a donkey, and then rammed 
well down between temporary wall-boards. When a foot or so in height 
had been thus laid it was left to dry, the boards being shifted up and 
another layer added when it was firm enough to bear it. When thus 
carefully built, thatched, and whitewashed, a mud cottage with walls 
from eighteen inches to two feet thick, was more snug and waterproot 
than an ordinary brick one, besides costing far less to erect and looking 
much more comely inthe end. Some of the older houses have weathered 
not less than a hundred and ififty winters.” “The most primitive 
method, however, of domestic architecture, in this neighbourhood, and 
now quite obsolete, unless, perhaps, as a temporary shelter for a charcoal 
burner, is the “ Clotten House,” that is, a cabin made of clods, or sods. 
This was the earliest form of some of the village homes.” 

Of prehistoric matters the author has little to say. A polished stone 
celt was found in 1908 at Dazell, a hamlet half-a-mile away, and there 
is a barrow and possibly an entrenchment on Risbury. 

Of children’s games the following are noted :—“ Bandish” (bandy, or 
hockey); ‘‘Christened Beast,” a' game played in parties from trees as 
bases; “ Dreaden Grammer’s Needle”; “Juggle Cat” (tipcat) ; and 
“Burn-ball,” in which the player hit the ball which was served to him 
with his hand’ 


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Of poachers, especially of deer poachers in the adjacent forest, before 
the Deer Removal Act of 1851, there are many stories. Wren-baiting 
was practised on Christmas Eve, and “Squoyling” for squirrels on the — 
day after Christmas. In this connection, by the way, the writer notes — 
that the squirrels in the New Forest have been greatly reduced in 
numbers of late years by an epidemic disease, but that they are said to 
be on the increase again now. [This disease has certainly extended 
over North Wilts also—for in places where they were abundant twenty 
years ago not a single squirrel has been seen for years past.] A good 
deal of information as to the forest industries of the past and present is 
given, and also as to the forest rights. There are some curious notes 
on snakes, which, however, refer to Hampshire and the forest rather 
than to Wilts. The woodmen stoutly affirm that the adder and the 
viper are distinct, the viper being about 73in. long, the adder being 
16in. or 17in., and that their habits as well as their appearance differ, 
and that throughout the forest occasional hybrids known as “ Neither 
Snakes,” between the adder and the common grass snake, are found. 
There is also recorded circumstantial evidence of the habit of young 
adders taking refuge in their mother’s mouth on the approach of danger. 
Altogether an excellent and most readable series of articles, which are 
apparently to be published in pamphlet form. 


The Militia Riot at Devizes in 1810. The story of the 
quelling of the mutiny of the 2nd Wilts Militia by the Wiltshire 
Yeomanry is told in Waltshire Times, Sept. 17th, 1910. 


The Cedars at Wilton House. Mr. J. Lanfear Lucas, writing 
to the Sunday Times, reprinted in Salisbury Journal, April 16th, 1910, 
says, on the Earl of Pembroke’s authority, that the fourth Earl of 
Pembroke, Jord Chamberlain of the Household of Charles I. and 
Chancellor of Oxford University, in conjunction with the Bishop of 
London, and the Earl of Devonshire, sent out two collectors to the Holy 
Land. They returned in 1640 with—among other things-——probably the 
first cedars introduced into England, some of which are still in existence 
at Wilton. 

A Shepherd’s Life. Impressions of the South 
Wiltshire Downs, by W.H. Hudson. Illustrated 
by Bernard C. Gotch. Methuen & Co., Ltd., 36, Essex Street, 
W.C., London. 1910. 

8yvo, linen, pp. xi. + 361. Price 7s. 6d..net. Coloured view of Old 
Sarum, and sixty-four small cuts from pen-and-ink sketches in the 
text, including Broad Chalke, Old Wiltshire Horned Sheep, Salisbury 
Cathedral, Salisbury Market House, Ebbesborne Wake, Tilshead, 
Idmiston (curiously mis-spelt both on page 48 and in the list of illus- 
trations “ Idminster ”), Harnham Bridge, Shrewton, Barford St. Martin, 
Rollestone, Imber, Gomeldon, Coombe Bissett, Boscombe, Winter- 
bourne Stoke, Allington, Upton Lovell, Ansty, Codford, Fisherton 
Delamere, Titherington, Knook, Wishiord, Chitterne, Stockton, Win 


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Bowerchalke, Chilmark, Orcheston St. Mary, Orcheston St. George, 
White Sheet Hill. 

This list of illustrations shows what the scope of the book is ; for the 
most part the downs south of the War Office area-on the Plain, and 
more especially the villages of the Wylye, the Nadder, and the Chalke 
valleys. 

“The theme of the present work is the life, human or other, of the 
South Wiltshire Downs, or of Salisbury Plain. It is the part of 
Wiltshire which has most attracted me. Most persons would say that 
the Marlborough Downs are greater, more like the great Sussex range 
as it appears from the Weald; but chance brought me farther south, 
and the character and lite of the village people when I came to know 
them made this appear the best place to be in.” 

The author notes the great change in the nature of the turf on the 
portions of the Plain in the occupation of the War Office. The sheep 
formerly kept all plants dwarfed and close growing, and the turf conse- 
quently fine and velvety. Now that the sheep are no more, the plants 
are quickly acquiring a ranker habit, and the ‘down turf” has dis- 
appeared. 

Of the old Wiltshire sheep he says :—“ Once it was the only breed 
known in Wilts, and extended over the entire county ; it was a big 
animal, the largest of the fine-woolled sheep in England, but for looks 
it certainly compared badly with modern downland breeds,and possessed, 
it was said, all the points which the breeder or improver was against— 
thus, its head was big and clumsy, with a round nose, its legs were long 
and thick, its belly without wool, and both sexes were horned 
finally it was hard to fatten. On the other hand it was a sheep which 
had been from of old on the bare open downs and was modified to meet 
the conditions, the scanty feed, the bleak bare country, and the long 
distances it had to travel to and from the pasture ground. It was a 
strong, healthy, intelligent animal, in appearance and character like 
the old original breed of sheep on the Pampas of South America . . 
A solitary flock of the pure-bred old Wiltshire sheep existed in the 
county as late as 1840, but the breed has now entirely disappeared . . .” 

The shepherd, “‘ Caleb Bawcombe,” the hero of the book, has his home 
at “ Winterbourne Bishop ”—which from internal evidence seems to be 
one of the villages in the neighbourhood of Cranborne Chase and near 
the Dorset border, whilst ‘““Doveton ” may perhaps be Stockton. There 
are many stories of deer stealers in the old days in this neighbourhood, 
as well as of the more ordinary kinds of poaching, and curious methods 
of trapping foxes, rabbits, and hares, as practised by shepherds on the 
downs, are described. Indeed, as is to be expected, the author gives 
us many interesting natural history notes: on the abundance of 
magpies in that part of the county ; the occurrence of a fieldfare’s nest 
in the days of the shepherd’s boyhood; the number of the ravens in 
the earlier part of the nineteenth century in the Cranborne Chase 
district, attracted by the dead horses on which the dogs of the Chase 
‘were fed; and the fact that ravens regularly built in Great Ridge 
Wood within living mémory. He mentions the curious names “ Over- 
runner,” as used for the Shrew mouse, and ‘“ Devils’ Guts,” for the 


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trailing stems of Travellers’ Joy. Of the dark-haired and dark-eyed 
people found in the villages he says:—“So far as I could make out 
there were dark people of three originally distinct and widely different 
races on the Wiltshire Downs. There was a good deal of mixed blood, 
no doubt, and many dark persons could not be identified as belonging 
to any particular race. Nevertheless three distinct types could be 
traced among the dark people, and I took them to be, first, the gipsy, 
rather short of stature, brown skinned, with broad face and high cheek 
bones. Secondly, the men and women of white skins and good features 
who had rather broad faces and round heads, and were physically and 
mentally just as good as the best blue-eyed people ; these were probably 
the descendants of the dark broad-faced Wilsetz, who came over at the 
time when the country was being overrun with the English, and other 
nations or tribes, and who colonized in Wiltshire and gave it their name. 
The third type differed widely from both the others. ‘They were 
smallest in size and had narrow heads and long or oval faces, and were 
very dark, with brown skins; they also differed mentally from the 
others, being of a more lively disposition and hotter temper. The 
characteristics which distinguish the ancient British or Iberian race 
appear to predominate in persons of this type.” 

Reminiscences of the old hard times for the labourers and the resulting 
machine riots in 1830, of sheep stealing and other matters which are 
now things of the past fill many pages, but the anecdotes of Caleb’s 
dogs and of dogs that Caleb knew fill more. 

A pleasantly written book, giving a good picture of the shepherd 
and his life and ways on the South Wilts Downs. 

Long review, Zimes Literary Supplement, Sept. 29th, 1910. 


Sir Thomas Fowler, Bart. Extracts from a Memoir of the late 
Sir Thomas Fowler printed for private circulation by his brother-in- 
law, Sir Alfred Pease, describing his death as he led his men to the 
attack of Olivier’s Farm,in the South African War, and also the 
cemetery at Ficksburg, where he lies buried, are printed in the Wit- 
shire Gazette, June 16th, 1910. 


lortes Hunt. In the Wiltshire Gazette, June 16th, 1910, Mr. R. 
Parsons gives a number of interesting particulars of Hunt’s life and 
eareer. 

Old Sarum Excavation Fund. Report of the Ex- 
cavation Committee to the Society of Antiquaries 


for 1909. Oxford. 1910. 

Pamphlet, 8vo., pp., including title, 18, with two folding plans. 

This report, which has been sent to all the members of the Wiltshire 
Archeological Society, gives a good and full account of the work 
accomplished during the year 1909, the excavation of the Gatehouse 
and Postern Tower, and of the objects found in the excavations. A 
List of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries, and of 
the local Wiltshire Committee is also given. 

The Salisbury Times, August 19th, 1910, reprinted copious extracts 
from this report with a long article, commending the work of excaya- 
tion, followed by another article in the issue of August 26th. 


641 


BOOKS AND ARTICLES BY WILTSHIRE AUTHORS. 


Guy Rawlence (youngest son of J. E. Rawlence, of “The Chantry,” 
Wilton), is the author of a novel of adventure of the period of George III. 
“The Romantic Road,” with frontispiece by Wilmot Lunt. London: 
T. Fisher Unwin, Adelphi Terrace. 1910. Linen, 74 x 5, pp. including 
title 322. 6s. net. A Story of a Girl Highwayman, of which the 
scene is largely laid at Winterslow and “ Fovant Chamberlayne.” Well 
reviewed in Uhe Globe and Salisbury Jonrnal, Aug. 27th, 1910. 

Maurice Hewlett. “Rest Harrow, a Comedy of Resolution.” 
London : Macmillan & Co. 1910. Extra cr. 8vo. Price 6s. A Novel, 
which appeared in Scribner's Magazine during 1910. 

— — “The Profaned Sacrament.” Anarticle in The Nineteenth 
Century, October, 1910. ; 

Lady Tennant. “Windlestraw.” Chiswick Press. 1910. Price 
8s. 6d. net. A Book of Poems, well reviewed in Morning Post, July 
14th, 1910. 

[Mrs. Saunderson Venner, of Bemerton]. “A Welsh Heroine 
by Irene Saunderson. Lynwood & Co., London. 1910.” This isa 
romance of Welsh colliery lite. Noticed in Salisbury Journal, June 
18th, 1910. 

Rt. Rev. John Wordsworth, D.D., Bishop of Salis- 
bury. “A Soldier's Faith and Love, Sermon on behalf of the 
Tidworth Soldiers’ Church, preached in the Cathedral on the 10th 
Sunday after Trinity, 31st July, 1910.” Printed in full in Salisbury 
Diocesan Gazette, October, 1910. pp. 170—173. 

Francis R. Stead (of Wilts and Dorset Bank, Salisbury). “Title 
Deeds and the Rudiments of Real Property Law.” Blades, East & 
Blades, 23, Abchurch Lane, London, E.C,; Effingham Wilson, 54, 
Threadneedle Street, H.C. 1908. Price 5s. net. 

George Edward Dartnell. “Poemsand Translations by George 
Edward Dartnell. Salisbury: Brown & Co. London: Simpkin, 
Marshall, Hamilton & Co., Limited. 1910.” 

Cloth, 8in. xX 5in. pp., including title, 101. Price 2s. 6d. net. Printed 
by Butler & Tanner, Frome. 

The author died in 1908 (see “ Wilts Obituary,” Wilts Arch. Mag., 
xxxvi., 147). This selection from his poems and translations reprinted 
from the Marlburian, the Journal of Education, and other publica- 
tions, is now published “‘as a tribute to his memory ” by his relatives. 
The Preface of two pages gives shortly the facts of the author’s life. 
Reviewed Limerick Chronicle, September 24th, 1910. 

Rev. Douglas Macleane, Rector of Codford St. Peter. “Lancelot 

_Andrewes and the Reaction.” Allen. 1910. Price 3s. 6d. Favourably 
reviewed in Guardian, September 16th, 1910. 


VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXIV. DA Ti 


642 


WILTSHIRE ILLUSTRATIONS AND PICTURES. 


Speke’s Memorial at Box (at the spot where he shot himself, 1864). The — 
Sphere, October 16th, 1909. ; 

Salisbury Plain. ‘With the Army of Home Defence.” Eighteen photo- — 
graphs. The Sphere, August 21st, 1909. ; 

“The String.” ‘“ American racehorses now being trained in England. Mr. 
Sam Darling watching the progress of his protégés at work on the 
trial grounds.” Three photos. Zhe Sphere, June 5th, 1909. 

Southwick. Open-air Baptismal Service. ‘‘ Immersion in the Pool.” 
“Interested Spectators,” two photos. Wiltshire Times, July 9th, 1910. 

Bradford-on-Avon. Belcombe Court. Architectwral Association Journal, 
June, 1910, p. 163. 

Marlborough. Wesleyan Church and Schools. Wilts and Berks County 
Paper, July 8th, 1910. 

“The Village where Captain Thornton died,” and “The Interment in 
consecrated ground at M’pika.” Two process cuts, Waltshire Times, 
September 10th, 1910. Capt. Cyril Minshall Thornton, of Greenhill, 
Sutton Veney, died while big game hunting in Africa, and was buried 
in a native village. His body has now been exhumed and re-buried 
in the churchyard at M’pika, the principal town of North East 
Rhodesia. 


WILTSHIRE PORTRAITS. 


R. C. Lambert (son of the late Rev. R. U. Lambert, Vicar of Christ 
Church, Bradford-on-Avon), Liberal candidate for Cricklade division. 
Wiltshire Times, June 18th, 1910. 

Rev. J. W. Cotton, superintendent minister, Swindon Primitive Methodist, 
First circuit. Waltshire Times, June 18th, 1910. 

Lady Islington. Zhe Yatler, June 15th, 1910. 

Sir John Fuller, Bart. Weltshire Times, June 25th, 1910. 

Mrs. Bennett Stanford and Mrs. Goddard of Swindon, as members of the 
Kennel Club. Zadzes’ Field, June 18th, 1919, 

John Cam Hobhouse, Lord Broughton, from “ Recollections of a Long 
Life.” Sphere, July 17th, 1909. : 

Duchess of Beaufort and her children. Sphere, June 5th, 1909. 

Lady Tennant and Lady Hulse. Sphere, January 15th, 1910. 

Lady Beatrice Wilkinson and children. Ondooker, April 16th, 1910. 

Lady Dickson-Poynder. Onlooker, April 16th, 1910. 

Lady Islington. Ladies’ Field, June 25th; Country Life, July 2nd; | 
Lady's Pictorial, August 27th, 1910. 

Rey. John H. Litten and Rev. William James, Wesleyan ministers of the 
Salisbury Circuit. Salisbury Times, September 9th, 1910. 

George Little, of Kington Langley, with account of his life. Wvltshire 
Times, September 17th, 1910. 


Additions to Musewmn and Library. 643 


Lieut. H. W. Wyld, R.N. (son of Rev. C. N. Wyld, Rector of Grittleton) 
and Miss E. D. Carpenter (daughter of Precentor Carpenter, of Salis- 
bury). Ladies’ Field, September 17th, 1910. 

Miss Vere Wilbraham Northey, daughter of Mr. George Northey, of Cheney 
Court (Mrs. Austin Gardner). Zadzes’ Mield, September 24th, 1910. 

Miss Marjorie Carless, daughter of the late Dr. E. Carless, of Devizes (Mrs. 
Rh. J. Yates). Ladies’ Field, September 24th, 1910. 


ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM AND LIBRARY. 


Museum. 
Towards the cost of twelve cases of Wiltshire Birds purchased at Salisbury : 
Mr. H. E. Mepuicorr, Mr. A. W. N. Burper, and Tue Rev. D. P. 
Harrison, 5s. each; Mr. R. G. Gwarxrn, 10s. 


Presented by Mr. J. E. P. Fatconer: A number of pieces of Roman 
Pottery, Painted Plaster, Iron Axe, &c., from the Box Roman Villa. 


Library. 


Presented by Rev. C.S. Ruppie: Pedigree of the Devonshire Branch of 
Duke; The Family of Savage; Registers of Wilsford and 
Lake; three reprints of papers by Rev. E. H. Duke. 

Rey. J. Hamtyn Hitn, D.D.: Woltshire Marriage Registers, 
Vol. IX. 

Mr. C. Cone: Pencil drawings taken in 1842 of Old Swindon, 
Wanborough, Mildenhall, Preshute, Purton, Lydiard Tre- 
goze, and Wroughton Churches, and the Rev. J. Ward’s 
House at Great Bedwyn. 

Baroness von RozmrR : Wiltshire Deed. 

Mr. C. PenruppocKkE: Wilts Article. 

The Author, the Rev. W. H. P. GresweLi: The Story of the 
Battle of Edington, 1910. 

Mr. E. Towry Wuyts, F:S.A.: Five Sheets of Drawings of 
Tisbury Church. 

The Publishers, Messrs. MetHuen & Co.: A Shepherd’s Life, 
by W. H. Hudson, 1910. 

Mr. J. P. E. Fatconser: Bell Rubbings. 

Rev. M. Robbins: Wilts Portrait. 

Mr. H. E. Mepuicort ; Catalogues of Erlestoke Estate Sale, 


Ps AO 


INDEX TO VOL. 


Aas, Rog., 100. 

Abbott, Mr., 417, 440. Edm., 419, 
422 — “424, 428. "Thomas, 410, 419, 
424, Woolstan, 424, 

Abingdon (Berks) School Charity, 
263, 266. 

Abingdon’ s Court, see Cricklade. 

Ablington (Figheldean), Barrows 
opened, 621— 623. 

Abraham, Thos., 282. 

IDI Will, 427. 


Ace aculeata, 66. 

Accleton, 532. Chapel, 537. 

Accourt, Mr., 430. Isaac, 412, 415, 
416, 421, 422. 

Acicula lineata, 79. 

Acme lineata, 84. 

Acreman (——), 268, 266. 

Acroloxus lacustris, 74. 
quimiana, 74. 

Adam, Hen., 388. 

Adams, W. M. , gift, 172. “ Grafton 
Chimes” by, noticed, 154. Wri- 
tings noticed, 167. 

Addams, Mrs., 419. Will., brief, 
462. 

Adder, see Viper. 

Adlam, Mr., 425. Tim., 418, 424. 

AMthelheard, Archbp., 52. 

Agar, James, 432. 

Agriculture, see Corsley. 

Agr iolimax agrestis, 57, 61; levis, 


0, 62. 
Ailetworthi@ualeworth), Dr. Martin. 
282, 283. 
Aisher, Rich., 47. 
‘Alabaster images, 385. 
Aland, Rich., 457—459. Will., 457. 
Alchester (Oxon), Arretine pottery, 
132 


var. Mo- 


Alcock, Bp., 529. 

Aleonbury cum Weston, brief, 461. 

Aldelande, 442. 

Alderbury, Eoliths, 171. Jollusca, 
67, 73, 83. Green Dragon 
Inn, Fire place, &c.,C. E. 
Ponting on, 26. See also 
Ivychurch. 

Aldbourne, Centawrea solstitialis, 
347. Cross, illust., 346. Guild 
Hall, site of, 532. 


644 


XXXVI. 


Aldhelm, Saint, Legend of the bud- 
ding of his staff, 208. 1200th an- 
niversary of death, arts. noticed, 
160. Work at Bradford, 360. 

Alditha (widow), 441. 

Aldridge, Rey. A. E., obit. notice, 
629. 

Aldwyne, Geoffrey, 97. 

Alexander, chaplain of Trinity 
Hospital, Salisbury, 410. J., 140. 
John, 430. 

Alfreston (Sussex), 456. 

Alfrey, Arth., port., 170. 

Alien Priories in Wilts, 529. 

Allen (——), 407. (Mrs). 428. 
Edw., 419, 424. John, 420. 
Will, 420, 427. 

Allerton, Thomas, 319. 

Alleyn, Mr, 549. 

Allington, 545. 

(Chippenham), Chantry 

property, 532. Persons, see 

Prynne, Sir Gilbert. 

(N. Wilts) Gold Tore, H. 

ae G. Gray on, 435—438, 


(S. Wilts), illust., 638. 

Almshouses, see Corsham ; Farley. 

Alrewas (Staffs. ), 456. 

Alsford, 457. 

Altar, hole in, 38. 

Altar cloths, 580. 

Alton Barnes, 156. Rom. Bronze 
Tweezers, 171. 

Alton Parva (Figheldean), Barrow 


opened, 625, 626. 
Alton Priors, 156. Free Chapel, 
de2. 
Alton White Horse, illust., 351. 
Alvediston, [Aston], Chapel, 532. 
Alwyne, J., 539. 
Aman, Mary, 44, 
Ambrose, Ch., 150. John, 
obit., 150. Theresa, 150. 
Amcottes, Edward, 119. 
Ames, John, 417. 
Amesbury, 1 143. — Church, illust., 


346. Deeds, 439. Mol- 
lusca, 68—66, 74, 75, 77—79, 82, 


Widow, 46, 


Sam, 427. 


83. Persons, see Blake, Geo. | 
Priory, 529. Red House, 
149. Stone Curlew, 487. : 


INDEX TO 


Amesbury, East, property, 446. 

Amesbury, West, Persons, see 
Dauntsey fam.; Saucer, John 
and Thos, le. Property, 446, 

Amphipeplea glutinosa, 60, 76. 

Anchorite at St. Thomas’, Salis- 
bury, 7, 

Ancylus fluviatilis, 74. 

Anderson, Sir Edmund, 213, 214. 

Andrew, Thomas, 390, 408. 

Andrews (Herts) ‘Manor, 154, 

Andrews, Solomon, obit., 146. 
Thos.,285. W.,578. Widow 
428. 

Angle Ditch, 590. 

Anketil, 91. 

Anne, Walter de, 444. 

Anodonta cygnea, 81 ; var. incras- 
sata, 81. 

Ansty, illust., 638. 

Anthony, Rev. T., port., 170. 

Antram [Antrum], Mr., 404, 429. 
Geo., 402. Joseph, 419. 
Rob., 419, 426. Widow, 426. 
Will, 410, 420, 426, 428, 430. 

Antrobus, Sir Edm., 205, 499. 

Ap Man, John, 553 

Aplecta hypnorum, 78. 

Appleyard, Misses, 193. Sam, 416. 

Archard, John, charity, 161. 

Architecture, Norman, see Tisbury 
Ch. Saxon, Churches of wood, 
600 ; pilasters and blind arcades, 
date of, 360; see also Bradford 
on-Avon, 

Arezzo, pottery made at, date of, 
132, 133. 

Arion ater, 573 var. aterima; var. 
alba ; var. albo later alis ; vay. 
marginella ; yale nigrescens, 63. 

fasciatus, 64; var. curcwm- 
seruptus, 64. hor tensis, 64; var. 
grisea, 643; var. subfusca, 64 ; 
var. nigra, 64. intermedvus, 60, 
63; var. alteritius, 63. sub- 
fuscus, 63. 

‘Arlegh Whyteknyght (Berks), 560, 
565, 585. 

Arley Church, 463. 

Armour, brigandines, and_ jacks, 
391. Helmet, Tisbury Ch., 607, 
608. 

Arms, coats of, see Heraldry. 

Arnold Church, brief, 463. 

Arnold, Mr.,428. Alex, , 44, 46—48. 
John, 33, 423, 432. Rob. 34. 
Will., 373. 


VOL. XXXVI. 645 


Arretine ware, see Pottery. 

Arreton Down (I. of W.), 499. 

Arroyave, Georgiana, d. of An- 
selmo de, 337, 

Arthur, King, 430. 

Ar thurs, Marg., Centenarian, obit. 
notice, 495. 

Arundel of Wardour, Lord, helmet 
at Tisbury, 608. Hen, Lord, 
died 1721, monument, 608. 
Hen., Lord,died 1756, monument, 
608. Hon. Henry, monument, 
608. James Everard, 9th Lord, 
monument, 608. Mary, Lady, 
monument, 608. Thos., 1st 
baron, 611 ; monument, 608. 

Arundell, Anne, 608. 

Asher, Mary, 146. 

Ashley,near Bradford,170. Chapel, 
533. Persons, see May, Tom 

Ash, John, 421. 

Ashbridge, W., 547. 

Ashburner, Rev. W., 519. 

Ashcombe Wood, Mollusca, 62, 71 
—73. 

Ashdown House (Berks), Roman 
remains, 479. 

Ashton, Kast, 445. 

Ashton Gifford Ho., 506. 

Ashton, Gilden [Gylden], 441, 447 ; 
deeds, 444. 

Ashton, Hurdecote’s, 447; deeds, 
444, 

Ashton Keynes, 156. 

Ashton, Middle, 441, 447; deeds, 
449, 

Ashton, Saucer’s, 441, 443; Deri- 
vation, 445. 

Ashton, Steeple, chantry property, 
533. Deeds, 439—447. 

Ashton, Stone, 441. 

Ashton, Sulden, or Silden, 445. 

Ashton’ super Mersey, Church, 
brief, 461. 

Ashton, West, deeds, 439—447. 

Ashton, J ohn, 414, Will, 416. 

Asserton [Berwick St. J ames | 
Chapel, 533. Houses illust., 351. 

“ Association Oath Rolls for Wilts, 
1695, 347. 

Ateius, potter, 132, 133. 

Athelney (Som.) Abbey, 633. 
Alfred at, 633. 
Atkins, Thos., 498. Widow, 

414, 415. 

Atkinson, John, 369. 

Attestone, Will., 447. 


646 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


Attwell, Hugh, charity, 161. 

At-Watters, Nich., 48. 

Atworth, Mollusea, 64. 

Audley, Edm, Bp. of Salisbury, 
611 ; Chantry, 528,541. Lady, 
608. Mervin, Lord, 364. 

Aughton Farm (Collingbourne), 
337. 

Auncell fam., 539. 

Austen, John, 414, 421. 
414. 

Austin’s Cross Stone (Downton), 
54. 

Avebury, 163. Alien Priory, 
529. “ Avebury and neigh- 
bourhood, Guide to, by R. 
Hippisley Cox, noticed, 158. 

Church, before Restoration, 
illust., 154; Font., illusts., 159, 
346, 352 ; illusts.,346. _—_ Circles, 
205 ; illusts., 158, 513. De- 
signed on plan of Chambered 
Barrow, 158. Ditch, chalk 
filling, compacted,618 ; Neolithic 
objects found, 345. Entrance 
Causeway, 346. Excavations, 
1909, 187, 196; Art. on, noticed, 
167; “ Report on,” noticed, 345, 
346. Free Chapel, 533. 
Illust., 349. Iron padlock 


Widow, 


found, 481 (jig.). Land for 
lamp, 538. Little Owl and 
Little Bustard, 143. Manor 


dovecot, 523. Mollusca, 62, 
65-67, 10) cal wae) So: 
Persons see Buckingham, J. ; 
Deakin, F.; Mayo, John and 
James (Vicars); Truslowe, J. 
Visited, 1910, 522. 
Windmill Hill, broken flint celts, 
358, 508. See also Beckhamp- 
ton. 

Avebury, Lady, port., 170. 

Avening (Gloucs.) Long Barrow, 
303. 

Avon River (N. Wilts) Mollusca, 
73, 78, 79, 81, 82. 

—— (I.and IT), illusts, &c., 

59, 497. 

—— (Hants), 286. 

Awbrey, Will., 420. 

Awdeley, Rob., 554. 

Awdry, Capt, Amb., obit. notice, 
151, 189. Ch.,151. Rev. C. H., 
obit. notice, 491. Sir John 
Wither, 491. Will, Bp. of S. 
Tokyo, obit, notice, 491, 


Ayers, John, 46. 

Axford, Chapel, 533. 
value of, 555. 

Axford, William, 426. 

Axmouth, merchant’s mark, 328. 

Axstone=Ashton, 443. 

Aylesford (Kent), Late Celtic 
fibula, 134. 

Ayleward, Richard, 577. 

Ayliffe, Ann, 222,224,998. Arth., 
225. Sir Geo., 221, 222, 224, 225, 
228. John, 221, 222, 228. Thos., 
221, 222, 224, 225, 228. 

Aynsham, Thos., 412. 

Ayscough (Bishop), murdered, 204. 

Azeca tridens, 60, 71. 

Backsword, game, 204. 

Bacon, Mr., 432. Hen., 402. Rob., 
411. 

Baden, Mr., 407. Andrew, 412. 

Badger, Rev. W. (©., writings, 503. 

Badgin, Wid., 429. 

Badwell, Obadiah, 431. 

Baffe [Bafye], John, 41,44. Walt., 
34, 41. Widow, 35. 

Baildon, Paley, 599. 

Bainton, Sir Edward, grantee of 
Stanley Abbey, 531. 

Baker, Alfred, “ Life of Sir Isaac 
Pitman ” by, noticed, 154. 

E., 80. Edw., bequests, 401. 

Mat., 277. T. H., 59, 499 ; 
On Some Wiltshire Merch- 
ants’ Marks, 324—328; 
On Trinity Hospital, Salis- 
bury, 376—412; writings, 
163, 345, 633. 

Bakington, see Beckhampton. 

Baldwin, Roger, 432. 

Balea perversa, 73. 

Bales, Rob., 460. 

Ball, Luke, 427. Will, 431. 

Ballard, Rich., 418. 

Baltimore (Lord), Cecil Calvert, 
monument, 608. 

Bambridge, W. S., port., 169. 

Bampton, John, 421. 

““ Bandish,” game, 637. 

Banestre, Ralph, 104. 

Banister, John, 415. 

“ Bankers,” 384, 385. 

Bankes, Geo., 425. Rich., 423. 
Steph., 417, 424, Will., 417, 424. 

Bankworth, Rob., 251, 270. 

Bar Hills (Dumbarton), Roman 
fort and objects, 141, 482. 

Barbour, Will., 567. 


Prebend, 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 647 


Barbury, illust., 158. 

Barclay, Edgar, gift, 509. 

Barens, Thos., 421. 

Barett, Thos., 575, 585. Sir 
Thos., 547. 

Barfoote, Mr., 418. 

Barford St. Martin, illust., 638. 
Persons, see Barnes, W. L. 
(Rector). 

Barker, Thos., 418. 

Barlast, Adam, 97. 

Barlowe, Thos., 419. 

Barnaby, Mrs., 422. 

Barnack, Ch. (Northants), 360. 

Barncourt, see Whiteparish. 


Barnes, Edw., 432. Geo., 427. 
Jeffrey, 425. John, 422, 430. 
Thos., 420 Rev. W. L., obit. 
notice, 338. Widow, 424, 425. 
Will., 410. 


Barnstaple, John, see Barstaple. 
Barnwell St. Andrews, brief, 463. 
Barrett, Thos., 277, 582. Will. 
_ (i. & IL), charity, 161. 
Barrington Court (Som.), 203. 
Barrott, John, 421. 

Barrowe, John, 428. 

Barrows, Christians forbidden to 
bury in, 627. Cloth in, 620 
In South Wilts, Lt.-Col. 
Hawley on, 615 — 628. 

Licenses by Crown to dig 
for treasure in, 627. 

Long Barrows, chambers 

in, 303; Dry walling, 302; 

Roofs of Chambers, 302. See 

Heddington, King’s Play Down ; 

Lanhill; Norton Bavant; Tils- 

head ; Tinhead. 

Masses of ash and posts of 

wood, 619. 

Placed as sign posts by 

tracks, 159. 

Round,seeA blington ; Alton 

Parva ; Bustard ; Brigmerston ; 

Bulford ; Figheldean ; Hedding- 

ton. Saxon, see Heddington. 

Secondary burials at full 
length, 627. 

Barnstaple [Barstaple], John, be- 
quest and obit., 571, 578, 579, 


583. 
Bartelett, Thos., 244. 
Bartholomew, Hen., 91. 
Barton, see Marlborough. 
Barton, Mr., 420. John, 340. 
Widow, 433. 


Barwicke, Mr., 424, 431. 
Basing Church (Hants), 451. 
Basingstoke (Hants), 454. 


Baskett, John, 418. Rog., 406, 
416, 417. 

Basset Down, Saxon interments, 
508, 515. 

Bassett, Mr.,41. Alex.,33. Geo., 
430. P.,544. Sir Philip, 
537. Thos., 568. 


Bassingbourne (Cambs.), fire, 456. 

Bastable, widow, 4383. 

Bastard, widow, 427. 

Batchelor, Nich., 264. Thos., 
430. 

Bates, goodwife, 41. Humph- 
rey, 427. 

Bath & Wells, John, Bp. of, 377. 

Bath, 5th Marquess of, port., 153. 

Bath, Walt., 419. 

Bathurst, Ch., port., 357. 

Batster, Will., 573. 

Batt, Mr., 417, 425—428. Mrs., 
422. Ch. (I. and II.), 406, 417, 
493, 424, 431433. John, 33, 
46, 47, 419, 430,431. Rich, 41. 

Thos., 431. 

Battee, Thos., 406. 

Batten [Battin], Eliz. 414. Fras., 
425. John, 458, 459. Rich., 
429, Widow, 414, 429, 431. 

Batter, Thos., 416, 418. 

Batters, Mary, 421. 

Baugh, John, 34, 48. 
43. Wid., 46. 

Baverstock, J., bequest, 577. 

Bawcombe, Caleb, 639. 

Bawden, Alex,, 415,427. Andrew, 
418. John, 431— 433. 

Bawdwin, John, 431. 

Bawtree, Leonard, 115, 116, 118, 


119. 

Baycliffe (Maiden Bradley) Cha- 
pel, 533. 

Baydon. Persons, see Edmonds, 
Stephen. Prebend, &., value 
of, 554. Roman settlement, see 
Botley. 

Bayley | Bayle], Mr. 418, 419. 
James, 547, 554, 555. Rob., 
432. Thos., of Trowbridge, 
will noticed, 351. Will., 426. 

Beach, Mr., 406. Mrs., 405. 
Henrietta, M. d. of Col. Will., 
492. Josh., 423. Nich., 412. 

Beak’s Chapel, see Ogbourne St. 
George Church. 


Mary, 34, 


648 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


Beall (Brecon), brief, 458. 

Beach, Mr., 430. 

Beamister (Dors.), fire, 456. 

Beauchamp [ Bello Campo]Edward, 
Viscount, and Anne, grantees of 
Stanley Abbey, O34, Lord, 
561. Nic., Ld. St. Amands, 
533. Rich., Bp. of Salisbury, 
4, 5, 9, 557, 558, 560 ; Chantry 
in Cathedral, 528, 541. Rog., 
102. 

Beaufort, Duchess of, port., 642. 

Beaven, Albert J., obit. notice, 
146 ; ’port., 170. Thos., 146. 

Beavvoir, Rob. de, 1. 

Bec, Abbey of, held Brixton Dev- 
erell, 439. 

Beck, A. C. T., port., 357. 

Beckett of Littleton, fam., 539. 
Ch., 430. Wi 'd., 491. 

Beckford fam., descent, 631; and 
Fonthill, art. on, noticed, 352. 
Alderman, port., 631. Marg. 
and Susan, ports., 631.  _Hon- 
Mrs. Peter, port., 631. Peter, 
(L—IY.), 631. Rich., 631. 
Thos., 631. Will, arts. on, 
noticed, 349, 500; Bibliography 
of, noticed, 682 ; Character, 
632; “ Life ‘and Letters,” by L. 
Melville, noticed, 631, 632; ; ports., 
631. 

Beckham, Ben., 407, 428. Hum- 
phrey, 9, 415, 496, 427, 431. 
Wooden monument, LL. Nath., 
415. Reynold, 7. Wid., 415, 429. 

Beckhampton[Backington ]Chapel, 

582, 533. Lllusts., 642. Rom.- 
Brit. sling bullet, 136. “Sam 
Darling at,” art. noticed, 349. 

Beckingham, Archibald, 422, 

Bee (Oxon), Rom. “horseshoe, 


Beck's Chapel, see Ogbourne St. 
George. 

Beckwith, Father, 36. 

Bedbury, "Roger, 416. 

Beddoe, John (F.R.S.), 191, 319; 
gift, 172 ; on Date of the Ec- 
clesiola at Bradford-on- 
Avon, 359—363; on Human 
Bones found in lLanhill 
Long Barrow,308—310; on 
Skulls, &c., from Barrows 
on King’s Play Down, Hed- 
dington, 315—317; on Two 
Skulls found on Rom.-Brit. 


\ 


site at Westbury, 474, 
475; President of Wilts Arch. 
Soc., 185, 191, 192, 513, 518; 
Presidential Address, Brad- 
ford-on-Avon, 1909, 202— 
206 ; writings, 168, 355. 

Bede Roll, 36, 37. 

Bedwyn, "Hospital of St. John 
Bapt., 538. See also Knowle. 
Bedwyn, East, bequest for light, 

533. 

Bedwyn, Great, 292, 548. Brief, 
454. House, 643. "Mollusca, 57, 
60, 62—66, 70—76, 78, 80—82. 

Bedwyn, Little, Mollusca, 62, 63. 
Persons, see Townsend, H. 
(Vicar). See also Chisbury. 

Bedwyn, West, see Stokenford. 

Bedwynde, Herbert, chantry, 526. 

Bee, Mr., 404, 414, 416, 425—427, 
431—433. Mat., 399. Thos., 432. 

Beechingstoke. Persons, see Mayo, 
C. (Rector) ; Shackleton, M. 
(Rector). Registers, 496. 

Beel, Rob., 561. 

Beint’ Walter de, 442. 

Beke, Isabella, 560, 565. Thos., 
560, 565, 577, 585. 

Belbin, Thos., 426. 

Belcher (——), 282. 

Belfou, Will. de, 548. 

Bell, Allen, 415, 420, 424. G., 
port., 169, 357. John, 388, 
412, Rob., 568. Sam., 431. 
W. Heward, 187, 191, 514, 518 ; 
gifts, 508, 509 ; remarks, 194, 195. 

Bellefille, Godfrey, 440, - Rob., 
deed, 440. 

Bellfounders, see Lott, John; 
Walter. 

Bellman, James, 421, 429. 

Bells, Church, see Boscombe ; 
Devizes St. James ; Tisbury. 

Bellsheir, Thos., 421. 

Bellwoll, Thos., 403. 

Bemerton, Church, illust., 346. 

Persons, see Venner, Mrs. 
Saunderson. 

Benendon (Kent), Church, 454. 

Benet, see Bennett. 

Benger, John, 402, 424. 

Bennett [Benet] fam. property, 90, 
234. Miss, of Norton Ho., 
81. Alex., 47. Ann, 245, 
247, 252, 257, 259—261, 265—267, 
269, 274, 275. Austen, 47. 
Dorothy, 276—281. Edmond, 


INDEX TO VoL. XXXVI. 649 


262. Eliz., 291 Hen., 48. 
James, 418, 424. John, 29, 34, 
41, 47, 48, 165, 267—269, 273, 
276, 277, 283, 376, 418; founds 
Chapel in Norton Bavant Ch., 
540. Sir John, deeds, 245— 
247, 2%49—260, 265, 267—278. 
Leonora (Dame), 276 — 278. 
Marsg., 276, 277, 280. Martha, 
291. Mary, 276, 280, 287, 291. 
Mat., 227—230, 245, 247, 249, 250, 
252, 255, 258—260, 267, 269, 274, 
276, 277, 279—284, 287, 288. 
Michael, 276, 277, 280, 283, 284. 
Ralph, 254, 256, 263—266. 
Rich., 48, 263. Rob., 33, 41, 
45, 46, 48. Thos., 219, 221, 
226—229, 233, 255, 259, 263, 279, 
287, 291, 417, 432. Thos., 
junr., deeds, 286—291. | Canon 
Thos., will of, 165. Dr. (Sir 
Thos.), of Salthrop, deeds, 276— 
290. Walt.262. Will. (1. IT. 
IIT.), deeds, 235, 238, 239, 244— 
279, 282; wills printed, 261— 
264, 279—282. 

Bennett Stanford, Mrs., port., 642. 

Bentley, John, 411, 412. 

Benyton, chantry property, 533. 

Beofford, Thos., 414—416. 

Beordun=Burcombe, 56. 

“ Berclaw,” meaning of, 38, 49. 

“ Bered’s Tree,” 53. 

Berkley’s Chantry, see Mere. 

Berlegh [Barlegh| Chapel in §. 
Wraxall, 533, 544. 

Bermondsey, brief, 460. 

Bernard, John, 100. 

Berndt, R., 573. 

Berrett, F. W., gift, 508. 

“Berry Mead” in Wroughton, 246, 
252. 

Berwick, Agnes, 552. H., will 
printed, 551,552. John de, 95,96. 

Berwick Bassett Church, visited 
1910, 523. Manor House, 
523, Persons, see Jacob, J. J., 
(curate). 

Berwick St. James, Bittern shot, 
487. Church, 210. Land 
for lamp, 533. Sale Par- 
ticulars, 1909, 350, 351. See 
also Asserton. 

Berwick St. John, Church, illust., 
345. 

Berwick St. Leonard, illust., 169. 


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VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXIV. 


Berwyk, see Berwick. 
Best, Eliz., 387. John, 28, 45. 
Rich., 47. Thos., 45. Will., 
28, 35, 45—48, 

Bestman, Rich., 221. 

Betan, Rich., 4. 

Bettesthorne, J. de, founds chapel, 
540. 

Beversbrook Chapel, 533. 

Bevir, H., gifts, 171, 189. 

Bevis, Amb., 431. Thos., 432. 

Bewdley, brief, 461. 

Bewsheir, Will., 427. 

Bible, at Bradford-on-Avon Ch., 
320. Polish, by Chilinski, 
450. 

Bibliography, Wiltshire, see Beck- 
ford, W.; WDartnell, G. E. ; 
Jefferies, R. ; Phillipps, Sir T. ; 
Pitman, Sir I. ; Ruddle, C.8. 

Biddeston [Byddesden] Chantry, 
533, 534, 

Biddlecombe, Thos., 432. 

Biggs, Mr., bequest, 576. Her- 
bert, obit., 339. R. W., 636. 

Billingtham, field name, 265. 

Binknoll [Bynoll], 102. Camp., 
plan illust., 158; Rampart in- 
Jjured, 516. Chapel, 533. 

Binnicke, Barnard, 415. 

Birch, Capt., 200. H. G., d. 
of Capt., 147. John, 420. 
Rich., 430. 

Bird [Byrde] fam., 558. W., 
558, See also Brydde. 

Birdlime, 533, 

Birds, Wiltshire, bought for 
Museum, 1910, 515, 643. Rev. 
E. P. Knubley on, 486, 487. 
See Bittern; Bustard, Little; 
Buzzard, Common and Rough 
Legged ; Diver, Red Throated ; 
Dotterell ; Eagle, White Tailed ; 
Falcon, Greenland & Peregrine ; 
Fieldfare ; Harrier, Marsh and 
Montagu’s ; Hobby ; Owl} Little; 
Petrel, Forktailed; Phalarope, 
Grey ; Quail: Raven; Redstart, 
Black; Shrike, Great Grey; 
Stone Curlew ; Wagtail, Blue- 
headed. 

Birinus, St., 50, 56. 

Birport, 533. 

Bishop (—.), 296, 297. Eliz., 427. 
John, 415, 426, 427, 433. Will., 
426. 


exe 


650 INDEX TO 


Bishops Cannings, see Cannings. 

Bishop’s Cleeve (Dev.), brief, 452. 

Bishopstone (N. Wilts), persons, 
see Rowland, J. (Vicar); Wil- 
loughby, Chr. 

Bishopstone (S. Wilts), 163, 551. 
Church, bequests, 551, 552; il- 
lust., 345; merchant’s mark, 327 ; 


porch, 6; tower built, 552. 
Crosses, 552. Ring money, 
435. Saxon boundaries des- 


cribed, map, 52,55, 56. 

Bishopstrow, Legend of St. Ald- 
helm, 208. 

Bishton (Staffs), brief, 455. 

Bisse, James and John, 416. 

Bisset, Manser and Margery found 
Maiden Bradley Leper Hospital, 
533, 539. 

Bithynia Leacht, 78. tentaculata, 
517, 78. 

Bitterns shot, 487. 

Blacker, Thos., 412. 

Blackhead, John, 422. 

Blackett, John, 431. 

Blackland, bequest for lamp, 533. 

Blade, Thos., 418. 

Blaffatt, Will., 417. 

Blackmore, Mr., 420. Dr. H. 
P., 191, 487 ; collec. of mollusca, 
58—84; gift, 171; note, 83; 
writings, 58. 

Blackwater stream (Downton), 54. 

Blage, Steph., 351. 

Blak, Walter le, 95, 97. 

Blake, Alf., 149. Geo., obit., 
149. Rich., 420; obit. 
notice, 629. Rob., 414, 422. 
Thos., 421. 

Blaker, Rich., 414. 

Blandford Forum (Dors.), brief, 
454. 

Blandford, Rob., 417, 423, 424. 

Blathett, Osman, 411. 

Blathwayte, Will., 417, 424. 

Blewet, see Bluet. 

Blinkhoe, wid., 420. 

Blome, John, 567. 

Blonsdon’s Chantry, sce Salisbury 
Cath. 

Bluet [Blewet], ( )539. Peter, 
94, 96. Sir Rob. de, 91. 

Blundell, Thos., 547, 554, 570. 

Blunsdon, Mollusea, 66. Persons, 
see Acreman ( ), Tesdale, T. 

Property, 263, 266. 

Blymhill Church, brief, 462. 


Wid., 432. 


VOL. XXXVI. 


Blythe. J., Bp. of Salisbury, 558. 

Boar-hunts on Norman tympana, 
208. 

Bocher, Nich., 564, 

Bodenham, 53. 

Bodington, Rev. E. J., 518; Hon. 
Librarian, 189; reads paper, 
519; writings, 504. : 

Body, Thos., 419. Will., 421, 
431. 

Bogue, W. A., writings, 165. 

Bois, see Boys. : 

Bokerly Dyke, snails found in, 68, 
70 


Bold, Hen., 403, 411. 

Bole, Edw. and Blanche, 613. 

Boleborg, 552. 

Bolnbrooke (Lines.), 450. 

Bolton, Geo., 422. John, 390, 
407. 

Bone and Horn Bead, Brigmer- 
ston, 620. Picks and Shovels, 
see Avebury. Wedge to stone 
axe hammer, 617. 

Bonham fam., 439. 

Boole (——), 277. 

Bor, Robert de, founds chantry, 
538. 

‘‘ Bordelisandre,”’ 383. 

Bordighera, Church, 151. 

Borehele [Borhulle], W. de, 582. 

Bornhale, W. de., 579. 

Boroughs of Wilts, 292. 

Bos longifrons, Westbury, 465. 

Bosco, de, see Boys. 

Boscombe, Church, C. E. Pon- 
ting on, 13—14. King-ale, 
30, 31. Illusts., 638. Persons, 
see Freement, R. ; Tosier, W. 

Bosvile, Jane, d. of Thomas, 243. 
Will., 285. 

Boswell, Thos., 415, 416, 423. 
Will, 429. 

Botany, see Centaurea; Epilobium ; 
Vicia. 

Botley, nr. Baydon, Roman settle- 
ment, coins, iron objects, pottery, 
479 ( jigs.). 

Bottenham, Agnes, founds Trinity 
Hospital, Salisbury, 376, 542. 
John, 376. 

Boulham, 533, 538. 

Boulter, Hugh, 4383. Thos., high- 
wayman, art. on, noticed, 166. 

Boundy, John, 46. 

Bourbach, Rob, de, chantry, 544. 

Bouverie, Ch., 298, 299. C. H, 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 651 


292, 294. Hon. Duncombe Pley- 

dell, obit. notice, 146. E. O. P., 

185, 191, 517; gifts, 172, 358; 

On Malmesbury Election 

Petition, 1807, 292—299 ; 

remarks, 190. Jacob E. Pley- 

dell, 146. Hon. Mrs. Pleydell, 
port., 506. Hon. Stuart Pley- 

dell, 506. 

Bowcher, James and Frances, 

deeds, 115—118. 

Bowden Chapel, 533. 
Bowear, John, bequest, 571. 

Obit., 583. 
Bower, Hen., 416. 

578. Rob,, 419. 
Bowerchalke, illust., 639. 
Bowker, A., gift, 358. 
Bowles, John, 419. 

L., art. on noticed, 352. 
Bowman, Seymour, 431. 
Bowood, Heronry, 519. Tllusts., 

503, 513. Mollusca, 71, 73. 

Visited, 1910, 519. 
Bowyer, Rob., 387. 


J., bequest, 


Rev. W. 


Will., 469, 


547. 
Box, Horton’s Chantry property, 
533. Mollusca, 62. 


Roman Villa, errata, 489 ; pave- 
ment, 490 ; pottery, 643. 
Speke’s Memorial, illust., 642. 
Tunnel, 160. See also Chapel 
Playster. 

Boys [Bois, Bosco], Laurence de, 
449—444, Rich. de, 441, 
449, 444, 447. 

Boyton Church Chantry, 533; 
illust., 635. House, art. on, 
noticed, 635. . Persons, see 
Lambert, Thos.; Moffat, Mr. 
See also Corton. 

Boyton, Thos. de, 2. 

Bracher fam., 614. 
Sam., 414. 

Bradenstoke, Earthworks, plan, 
illust.,158 ; see also Clack Mount, 

mony. 544, illnst.) ale > 
materials from at Cadenham, 
520; property, 103, 104; sup- 
pressed, 531; visited 1910, 520. 

Bradfield (Hullavington), 533. 
Persons, see Chaterton, G. 

Bradford, C. C., gifts, 172, 189, 508, 


Miss, 495. 


515. John, 432. M. M., 

515. Wid., 428. 
Bradford-on-A von, 60. ‘“ Abbey 

Ho.,” 319. Advowson, 558. 


Barn, illust., 346; visited, 192. 
Belcombe Court,  illust., 
642. Chantry, the, 192, 319. 
Hall, The, (Kingston Ho.), 192, 
203; illust., 155, 346. Horton’s 
chantry property, 532, 533, 535, 
538. Meeting of Wilts Arch. 
Soce., 1909, 193, 514,517 ; Report 
of, 185—198. “ Methuen’s” 
or “The Priory,’”192. Mollusca, 
65, 67. Parish Church, 
A. W. N. Burder on, 318— 
323; Bible, 320; Brasses, 319, 
321 ; Chantries, 319 ; Dole Stone, 
321; Effigy (jfig.), 321 ; Illust., 
346; Piscina, 319; Plate, 321 ; 
Reredos (2), 321 ; Rood loft ( jig.), 
320 ; visited, 192. Persons, 
see Allerton, T.; Beddoe, J.; 
Burder,-A. W. N. ; Collett, Mrs. ; 
Collins, W. G.; Furbrier, W. 
(Vicar); Hall fam.; Horton 
fam.; Moore, T.; Morley, T. 
(Vicar) ; Orpin, E. Rom. 
stone coffin, 509. St. Mar- 
garet's and St. Katherine’s 
Leper Hospitals, 533. _ Saxon 
Church, A. W. N. Burder 
on, 318—323; Date of, Dr. 
J. Beddoe on, 359—363; 
Tllust,, 346 ; Repairs to chancel, 
1908, 322 ; Visited,192. Town 
Bridge and Chapel, 192. See 
also Cumberwell ; Northleigh. 

Bradelea, Thos. de, 442. 

Bradley, North, 62, 64, 65, 70, 71, 
7, 1, 82. Greenfield’s 
Chantry, 533, 538, 544. See 
also Southwick: 

Bradley, A. G., gift, 358 ; writings, 
346 


Bradon, Mollusca, 62. 

Bradstock, see Bradenstoke. 

Bradwell Hall (Essex), 229. 

Bradwinke (Dey.), 452. 

Bragge, Wid., 428. . 

Brakspear, H., 192, 503, 520, 521. 
Work by, 194. Writings, 160. 

Bramble Hill, 54. 

Bramble, John, 426. 

Bramshaw: Wood, 54. 

Branksea (Dors.), 146. 

Brasier, Mr., 421. 

Brasses, “English Church,” noticed, 
498. See Bradford-on-Avon ; 
Hilmarton ; Pitton ; Salisbury, 
Cath. and Ch. of St.Thomas ; 


Dy > 


652 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


Seend ; Tisbury. 

Brathwayte, Chr., 415. 

Bratton, Bequest for lamp, 533. 
Sale, 636. 

Bratton, John de, 444. 

Braxton, Wid., 431, 

Bray, Sir Reg., 108—110, 542. 

Breckenden, Will., 263. 

Breme, Will., 121. 

Bremhill Chureh, illust., 346. See 
Maud Heath’s Column. 

Brende, Will., 121. 

Brenekl Church, 461. 

Brentnall, H. C., cift, 509. 

Brewton, "Anne, 425. John, 425. 
Nich., "426, 

Brice, Rich., 428, 

Brickenden, 'Thos., 288, 284. 

Bricket, Anth., 402, Edw., 420. 

Bridport, Giles de , Bp.of Salisbury, 
Chantry, 526, 541. 

Briefs, origin and abolition of, 448. 
See Langley Burrell. 

Bridgeman, John, 429. 

Bridgenorth (Salop), 450. 

Bright, Will., 103. 

Bridgis, Thos., 553. 

Brigmerston, Barrows opened, 620 
aoe Bronze spear- -heads, 

Brimble, Geo., 414. 

Brimslade, pers S0n8; see Ernle, Edw. 

Brine, Will., 

Brinkworth > Ghee illust., 346. 
Persons, see De Quetteville, W. 
(Rector). 

Bristoard, 548. 

Bristol, Bp. of, 191. Cross at 
Stourton, 206. Diocese, 347. 
St. Mary, Redcliffe, brief, 461. 
Tower of St. Werburgh’s re- 
moved, 206. Visited, 1909, 197 

Bristowe, F., 200. Wid., 420. 

Britford, 56. Mollusca, 81. 

Britton, "John, 427 

Brixton Deverill, tela by Abbey of 
Bec, 439. See also Whitecliff. 

Broad Chalke, 55, 163. Brief for, 
454, Chantry, 344. _Iilust., 
638. Parsonage, 344. Persons, 
seeAlwyne, J.; ‘Hewlett, Maurice. 
See also Knighton ; Stoke Ver- 
don. 

Broad Hinton, manor, 289. _Ro- 
man bronze» stamp, 508. Per- 
sons, see Glanville, J. White 


Horse, illust., 351. 

Broad Town, White Horse, illust., 
351. 

Broadway, Marg., 296. 

Brockett, Will. “and Sarah, deeds, 
115— 124, 218, 214. 

Brockhill fam., arms, 370. —— Eliz. 
d. of Wingfield, 370. 

Brokenborough, 156. 

Bromehead, C. N., 57—85. 

Bromflette, Rich., 547, 554. 

Bromham, chantries, 533. Church, 
illust., "346 ; monument, 350. 
Handlooms, 171, House, 171. 
Persons, see Hickman, R. ; Sea- 
ger, Anne; Webb, Geo. and 

Hugh (Rector). Roman re- 

mains at Mother Antony’s Well, 
136. 

Bromly (Staffs), Church, brief, 460. 

“Bronze Age Objects,” art. on, no- 
ticed, 164. 

‘Celt, Erchfont, 508. 


—— Daggers, Ablington (ig. ), 


622; Alton Parva (fig.) 6 

Homington, 622 ; Rockley, aie 

- Implements of Wilts, paper 
read, 196. 

—_—— ’ Spear Heads, Brigmerston, 
(jig ( fg. )6277; Winterbourne Bassett, 


-shorques, Lake, 435 ; Date 
of, 4 
Brook, "Chapel of Two Maids of, 


Bock Thos., 296. 

Brooke, B. W. D. & Gladys, 630. 
Sir Charles, 630. J. W.,coll., 
163, 164, 468; Note, 142; on 
Excavation of Roman Well 
near Silbury, 1908, 373— 
375. i 

Broomsgrove Farm, Rom.-Brit. 
Pottery Kilns, 128. 

Brord, 52. 

Broughton (Hants), 459. 

Broughton Gifford, Chantry Pro- 
perty, 534, 

Broxbornebury (Herts), 144. 

Brown, Mr. 519. Baldwin, 363. 
Geo., 369. Jane, bequest, 575. 
Thos., 495. 

Brownberde, Alice, 567. 

Browne, Mr., 573. Eliz., d. of 
Clement, 350, G. F., Bishop — 
of Bristol,359. Jane, bequest, 
577. John, 217, 219, 220, 418, 


INDEX TO 


496.  Nich., 216. Rob., 425. 
Thos., 220, 417, 418, 424, 495. 
Will., 216, 415—417, 420, 422, 
425. 

Browne, alias Weare, Agnes, 576. 


John, 214. Rich. 576. —-Rob., 
bequest, 575. Thos., 214. 
Brownjohn, (——), 483. Edw., 


417. Stephen, (I., II., III.), 
424, 425. Browning, ce 582, 

Brunsell, Oliver, 278. 

Bruton, Rich., 439. 

Bryan, ‘John, 98, 99, 100. 

Bryant, John, 494. Joseph, 426. 

Brydde, John and Isabella found 
chantry, deeds, 555—566, 582, 
588, 585, 586. 

Bryne, Will., 417. 

Buckingham, J., 143. : 

Buckland, Dr., 437. Walt., 427. 

Budleigh, Hast (Dev.), brief, 455. 

Bugden, John, 422. 

Bukk, see Wootton Bassett. 

Bullbridge St. Peter’s, chantry, 534. 

Bullerford, 534. 

Bulford, 456. Barrows opened, 
615—620. Church,210. Fire 
brief, 456. Iron spear head, 
483. Persons, see Robbins fam. 
Sarsen stone in river, 636. 

Bulimus lackhamensis, 71. 
trosus, 83. 

Bulla hypnorum, 78. 

Bundy, John, 428. 

Bungay (Suff.), 457. 

Bunne, wid., 428. 

Bunston, Anna, writings, 504. 

Burbuge Church, Seymour Chapel, 

34. 

Burbidge, Rich., port., 506, 507. 

Burbombe, Kath., 430. 

Burchatt, Thos., 402. 

Burcombe Down, 55, 56. ‘Tl lust., 
638. Persons, see Dorling, E. E. 
(Vicar). 

Burder, A. W.N., gift, 643. Local 
Sec., de., 192, 193, 195, 197, 198, 
517. On Parish and Saxon 
Churches, Bradford - on - 
Avon, 318—323. 

Burdlime Chapel, 534, 538. ° 

Burdon’s Ball, annexed to S. New- 
ton, 534, 

Burdsey, John, bequest, 566, 573, 
575, 578, 579. 
Burge, Hen., 429. 

Burgelon, 534. 


ven- 


Lucia founds 


VOL. XXXVI. 


- Burnham, John, 388. 


653 


chantry, 538. 

Burges, Isaac, 545. 

Burial services, medieval, 379. 

“Burn Ball,” game, 637. 

Burnell, Geo., 497. 

Burnevale Chapel (Malmesbury), 
534, 

Nich., 387. 

Burridge, Charles, monument, 613. 

Burte, Thomasine, 422. 

Burton Hill Chapel, Malmesbury, 
584. 

Burton in Torbryan (Dev.), 286. 

Burton-on-Trent, Church, brief, 
462. 

Burton, Gilbert, 554. 

Bury Ditches (Colerne), flint imple- 
ments, 509. 

Busshe, John le, 96. 

Bushell, Mr,, 403, 411, 430. Haze, 
or Hazey, 426,429. James, 410. 
John, 567. 

“ Bushell ” of a bowl, defined, 384. 

Bushton Chapel (Clyffe Pypard), 
534 


Bustard, Little, in summer plum- 
age, in Wilts, 143 

Bustard, the, barrows near, opened, 
625. 

Butcher, Mrs., 420. 

Bute, Will., brief, 452. 

Butler, Mr. 414. D. W., 167. 
Rich., 230. Wid., 431. 

Buxton, constable of Bordeaux, 
521. John, 521. Mr. and 
Mrs., 521. 

Buzzard, Common,and Rough Leg- 
ged, shot, 486. 

Bynoll, see Binknoll. 

Byset, John, 447. 

Bytheway, Joan, 572. John, be- 
quest and obit., 570, 572, 573, 
578, 579, 583. Rob., 567. 

Cabbell, John, 419. 

Caddell, Rob., 567. 

Cadenham House, Dovecot, &c., 
visited, 520. 

Cecilioides acicula, 71. 

Cesar’s Camp, nr. 
Horseshoes, 483. 

Caillard, E. M., writings, 167. 

Caistor (Lines.), 455. 

Calleways, see Kelloways. 

Calley, Col. T. C. P. (M.P.), port., 
507. 

Caln, Sir Will de, 91. 

Calne, 292, 503. 


Nich., 559. 


Folkestone, 


Church, 171; 


654 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


bequest for lamp, 584; St. Loo’s 
Charity, 534 ; visited, 518. Free 
Church, 145. Hall, The, illust., 

169. Hungerford chantry, 538, 
5438. Tllusts., 513. indus- 
tries, paper on, read, 519. Ivy 
Walk made, 145. Meeting 
of Wilts Arch. Soc., 1910, 
513—524. Mollusca, 79. Non- 
conformist cemetery, 145. Per- 
sons, see Bodington, E. J. (Vicar); 
Dunne, Mr.; Ferguson, R. S.; 
Harris fam.; Henley, E. H. 
(Mayor); Heath, R.S. ; Smith, W. 
I.(Mayor). Priory or Chapel 
of St. John, 5384. Railway, 145. 
Recreation Ground given, 145. 
Town Hall, new,145. See also 
Beversbrook. 

Calvert, C., see Baltimore, Ld. 

Cambridge, Arretine vase, 132. 

Cambridge, in Redbourne Cheney, 
chantry, 534. 

Camme, Walt,, Abbot of Malmes- 
bury, 211 

Cammel, Agnes, bequest, 541; will 
printed, 552. J., 552. 

Camps and Earthworks, see Bink- 
noll; Bury Ditches; Cvesar’s 
Camp (nr. Folkestone) ; Caster- 
ley ; Castle Ditches; Clack 
Mount; Handley Hill (Dors.) ; 
Martin ‘Down ; Martinsell ; Mor- 
gan’s Hill; Risbury ; Rushmore 
Ss. Lodge ; Rybury ; Sarum Old ; 
Solisbury Hill (Som. ys 

Camps, Bronze Age, ditches of, 595. 

Can Court, 280, 286; Deeds, 90, 
914999; owners, see Weare, 
T. ; Diston, A. 

Canford, 365. 

Canning, Fanny, 337. 

Cannings, All, Chapel of St. Anne, 
532. Estate Sale Particulars, 
1909, with illusts. of houses, 
noticed, 350. Manor, held by 
Tiron Abbey, 529. Persons, see 
Methuen, T. A. (Rector). " See 
also Rybury. 

Cannings, Bishops, chantry prop- 
erty, “534, Earthworks, see 
Morgan’ s Hill. “Our Lady 
Bowre” and “Our Lady Boure 
Chapel,” 349. Persons, see 
Combs, Ay dis 

Cantrill, T. C., 355. 

Card, Nich., 416. 


Carden, John, 428. Wid., 4 
Will., 415. 

Candee John, 100. 

Cardiff, 1 

Cardigan Gan brief, 462. 

Cardmaker, eee) chantry, 536. 

Careley, Edm., 

Carey, Mr., ao Geo., 341. 

Carisbrooke (I. of W.), 499. 

Carless, Marjorie, d. of Dr. E., port., 
643 


Carpenter, (——), 408. E. D.,d. 
of Precentor, port., 643, Rev. 
Jabez G., obit. not ice, 838. Joan, 
397. J obn, 399. 

Carr, Frances, 491. 

Carter, Mr., 429, 430. Mrs. 416. 
Anth., 427, Kdw., 422. John, 
39,416, 423. Thos., 430. Wid., 
422,426, Will, 46. 

Carterer, Christian, 391. 

Cartwright, Rich, 112. 

Carver, W., 572. 

Carwardine, Rev. H. A., obit. 
notice, 399. 

Carychium minimum, TA. 

Casterley Camp, excavations, 516, 
522, 

Castle, Hen., 402. 

Castle Combe, 151, 495. Manor, 
111; mass for lords of, 542; 
owners, see Gorst, Sir J. ; Lown- 
des, E. C.; Scrope,G.P. Per- 
sons, sce Gingell, W. 

Castle Ditches Camp, 599. 

Castlehaven, James, Earl of, 366, 
367. Mervin, Earl of, property, 
364, 366. 

Catcher [Catches], Thos., 114. 

Catcombe, 520. 

Caterton, J ohn, 387. 

Caundell, Will., 410. 

Caunton, W., 573. 

Cave. Geo., 429. 

Cawdon and Cadworth Hundred, 
53. 

Cawston (Norf.), fire, 456. 

Cedars introduced into England, 
638. 

Censer, 87, 38. 

Centaurea solstitialis, 347. 

Centenarians, 636. See Arthurs,M. 

Ceoluf, Bp., 52, 

Cerdic’s Route in the Avon Valley, 
54. 

Cere cloth, 38. 

Cervington fam,, 365. 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 655 


Chadenwyche, sce Mere. 

Chaderton [Chaterton], Geo. and 
Marg., deed and seal. 106—108, 
572. 

Chaffin, Mr., 416, 419, 420, 426, 
427, 433. Mrs., 417. ‘Thos., 
414, 416, 418, 419, 420, 423: 
buys chantry property, 579 ; 
tomb, 9. 

Chakrete, Margery, 34. 

Chalbury (Oxon), 452. 

Chalcot House, Roman objects 
found, 473. 

Chalderyngton, 446. 

Chalfield, Great, Free Chapel, 534. 
House restored, 194. Visited, 
1909, 194. 

Chalfont, St. Peter's Church, 
brief, 461. 

Chalk River, 53. 

Chalk rubble compacted and crys- 
talline, 618. ‘ 

Chamberlaine, Rice, 432, 433. 

Chambers, Edw., 480. 

Champion, John, 429. Thos., 415. 

Chandeler, [Chaundeler], Father, 
36.- F.,43. John, 376—378, 
399. Rich. 559.  Will., 564. 

Chantries, defined, 526. Foun- 
dation of, 527. _Goodsof, sold, 
list of, 578, 579. List of in 
Wilts, printed, 525, 532— 
544. Suppressed, 531. 

Chanye, Rich, 578. 

Chapel Knap, see Corsham. 

Chapel Plaister,534. Visited,194. 

Chapels, Free, defined, 531. List 
of in Wilts, printed, 532— 
544. 

Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. E., ports., 
357, John, 415. 

Chapsion, Hugh, 8. 

Charford, North, 54. 

Charles I., relics in possession of 
J. Bennett Stanford, 502. 

Charles Street, brief, 461. 

Charleton, Dr., 58. 

Charlton, alien priory, 529, 

Charlton All Saints (Downton), 52, 
487. 

Charlton Kings (Gloucs), 156. 

Charlton, nr. Malmesbury, Eagle 
shot, 140. 
J. F. (Vicar). 

Charlton, nr. Pewsey, persons, see 
Chaucey, W. ; Clark, W. (Vicar). 


Persons, sce Collins, - 


Registers, printed, 156. 
Chaucey, W., 534. 
Chaundeler, see Chandeler. 
Cheney Court, dog gate, heraldry, 
visited, 196. 
Cheney, R., 575. Sic Hugh and 
Joan, chantry, 539. See also 


anye. 

Cherhill Mill, 291. | White Horse, 
illust., 351. 

Chester Cathedral, brief, 460. 

Chesterford, Gt. (Essex), Roman 
objects, 482. 

Chesterman, John, 238. 

Chestevant, James, 418. 

Cheverell, Gt., sale, 636. 

Cheverell, Little, chantry, 534. 

Chicklade, old font replaced, 489. 

Chiclet, Will., 441, 442. 

Chiffinch, Will., benefaction, 401, 
403, 404, 406, 409. 

Child, Charles, 281. 

Will., 425. 

Chilmark, illusts., 345, 639. 

Chilton, brief, 462. 

Chilton Foliat, chantry and light, 
534, Mollusea, 69. See also 
Littlecote. 

Chilton, John de, 94—100. 

Chippenham, 292. Church 
chantries, 534, 535. Clothiers, 
bequest to,576. Hospital of St. 
Lawrence, 535. Ilusts., 169, 
356, 505. Persons, see Croft, 
W. (Mayor); Greig, Lt.-Col., 
B.R. ; Marshall, L. H. (Mayor) ; 
Rich., Canon (Rector). Town 
Hall, Old, art. on, noticed, 356 ; 
use of, 490, Wesleyan Chapel, 
illust., 169. See also Allington ; 
Lanhill. 

Chirton, rent for lamp, 535, 

Chisbury [Cheesbury], Free Cha- 
pel, 533—535, 553. 

Chiseldon registers printed, 496. 

Chisenbury (Enford) Chapel, 535. 

Chitterne, 149. | Chantry, 535. 
Illust., 638. Persons, see Wyer, 
D. (Vicar). “Robber Stone” 
illust., 356. 

Chitterne, John, 432. 

Chittoe Chapel, 535. 

Chivers, Mrs., 415. 
358. 

Cholderton, Kite shot, 487. Reg 
isters printed, 156. 


John, 585. 


Giles, gift, 


656 INDEX TO 


“ Christened Beast,’ game, 637. 

Christian names in 16th century, 
344, 

Christian, B., 357. 

Christmas Bull, old custom des- 
eribed, 157. 

Chrysom child, 498. 

Chubbe, Stephen, 414, 416. Will., 
416. 

Church ale, 29. 

Church furniture, ornaments, &c., 
see Altar ; Censer ; Cere cloth; 
Cruet, Font cloth ; Herse cloth ; 
Holy bread ; Incense : Lenten 
veil; Lights ; Music stand ; Pax ; 
Plate ; Pulpit cloth; Pyx. 

Church House, see Ramsbury 

Cities live stock palbnenaen to, 27, 


Church, sittings in, allocated by 
order, 43—46, 

Church tower s, saddle backed, 2038. 

Church, Augustine (Bp.), 558. 

Roger, 547. W., 550. 

Churcher, John, 47. 

Churches, see Berwick Bassett ; 
Boscombe ; Bradford-on-Avon ; 
Compton Chamberlayne ; Dit- 
teridge ; Farley.; Grimstead, 
West ; Idmiston ; Tvy Church ; 
Monkton Farleigh (monastic) ; 
Pitton; Salisbury St. Thomas ; 
Winterbourne Gunner ; Winter- 
slow ; Wraxall, South. 

Churchhouse, Mr., 416. 

Churchwardens’ accounts, see Win- 
terslow. 

te chantry, 5385, 553. Persons, 

ce Bridgis, T. Private chapel 
Ae nian of J. Collins, 535, 

Chute Forest, extra parochial, 585. 

Chymanage rent, 570. 

Cinnamus, Gaulish potter, 468. 

Cirencester, Rom. pottery, 468. 

Civil war in Wilts, paper read, 522. 

cae Mount, comihirone age of, 
521. 

Clarendon, Mollusca, 64, 71, 73. 
Palace, Chapel Royal, 535. 
Parish Church at Ivychurch, 24. 

Park, 31. 

Clarendon, Ed., Earl of, 369; his 
Trowbridge Ancestry, 142. 

Clark,Gertrude,d.of John Bayfield, 
oa Rey. Will., obit. notice, 

3. 


. XXXVI. 
Clark, Dorothy, 429. John, 291, 
496, 428, 429.  Rog., 414. 


Steph., 482. Susanna, 433. 
Walt. K., charity, 161. Will, 
417, 424. 

Clatford, 96. Alien priory, 529, 
546. Persons, see Busshe, John 


le. 

Clatford (Hants), 401. 

Clausilia bidentata, 57, 73; var. 
tumidula, 73. biplicata, 73. 
laminata, 58, 73 ; var. albina, 73; 
var. pellucida, 84, Lolphii, 60, 


73. 

Clay Hill, illust., 340. Robbins 
fam., 156. 

Clements [Clemence, Clemens], 
Geo., 417, 418. Will., 412, 414, 
418, 420, 422. 

Clerk, Rob., 118. Thos., 585. 

Cleverton (Hants), 286. 

Cleves, Thos., 428. 

Cley, Rawlen, 572. 

Clifford, Bp., 633. Dr. John, 
349. Simon, 45. Wid., 425. 

Clifton Down monuments, 205. 

Draper monuments, 206, 

Clifton Hampden (Oxon) Church, 
tympanum, 208. 

Clocks and clockmakers in Wilts, 
art. on, noticed, 348. 

Cloth in barrows, Brigmerston,620. 

Cloth trade, Corsley, 341 

“ Clothething,” tithes of, 286. 

“‘ Clotten Houses,” 637. 

Clown, Rob., chantry, 541. 

Clun (Salop) Church, brief, 452. 

Clutterbuck, H. M., port., 357. 

M. H. L., port., 357. Giles, 
415, Joan, port., 170. 
Clyffe, John, 388. 
Clyffe Pypard, Church visited, 523. 
Flint arrowhead, 358,  Mol- 
lusea, 61, 64. Persons, see 
Goddard, E. and E. H. (Vicars) ; 
Wilson, Admiral. See also 
Bushton ; Woodhill. 

Clyfton, Lucy, chantry, 538. 

Coate farm, illust., 156. 

Cobbe, Will., 431. 

Cochlea hispida, 66. Onifas- 
ciata, 67. 

Cochlicopa lubrica, 57, 71, 83. 

Cocker all T. D. A., 57—85. 

Cockermouth Church, brief, 462. 

Cockey, Mat., 416. 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 657 


“Cock shies” at Easter, 27, 33, 42. 

“Cockharris,” alias “ Quentins 2 
im Costow, deeds, 234, 235, 238, 
239, 254, 282, 286, 287. De- 
scent of, 273, 274, 278, 280. 

Codex Wintoniensis, 50. 

Codford, Ashton Gifford Ho., 506. 

Hermit’s chapel, 535. 

Tilust.,638. Persons, see Blake, 
Alfred; Harding, T. K.; Mac- 

Jeane, D. (Rector). 
Codford St. Mary Church, Nor- 

man work, 210. 


Codford St. Peter Church, Norman 


work, 210. 

Coffin, Thos., 420. Coffyns, 
Thos., 388. 

Coins, Saxon, minted at Old Sa- 
rum, 833; minted in Wilts, in 
Stockholm collection, 165. 
Stephen, minted at Devizes, 348, 

See also Roman ; Winterslow. 

Coke, Will., 390, 408. 

Coker, Sir Hen., 428, 

Colbourne, Mr., 293295, 297. 

Colchester, Late Celtic pottery, 
130,131,470. St. Mary’s, brief, 
462. : 

Colclough, Ben., art. on., noticed, 
356. 

Cold Kitchen Hill, Rom. objects, 


136. 
Cole Park, 150, 162. 


Cole, Mrs., 415. C., gift, 643. 
Castle, 482. G., 200.  Hen., 
422. Mat., 427. Rich., 


565.  Wid.,427. Will. 415. 
Colebrook, Eliz., d. of Will, 145. 
Colecote, Rob. de, 94100. 
Coleman, John (I. and II.), 200, 


423. Rich., 433. Thos., 
422, 428.  Will., 373. 

Colerne Church, 203. Bequest 
for lamp, 535. See also Bury 
Ditches. 

Coles, Edw., 575. Rich., 559. 


Coleshill House (Berks), 146. 

Collett, Mr., 419. Mrs., 192. 
Mat., 416. 

Collingbourne, Mollusca, 69. See 
also Aughton farm. 

Collingbourne Ducis, persons, see 
Barrett, T. (Rector) ; Richard- 
son, Rob. (Rector). 

Collingbourne, Will., deed, 104— 

06. 


Collingsdown (Preshute), 559. 
VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXIV. 


Collins, J., 535. James, 425. 
John F., obit. notice, 494. 
Thos., 433. Will., 429.  W. 
G., writings, 355. See also 
Colyns. 

Collis, Will., 367. 

Collumpton (Dev. ), brief, 455. 
Church, 328. 

Collyar, Mr., 425. John, 420. 
Thos., 432. Will., 414, 417. 

Colman, Walt., 568. 

Colson, Joseph, 283. 

Colston, C. E. H. A., art. on, no- 
ticed, 167. Joseph, 230, 283, 
284. Hen., 412. 

Colverton ae brief, 462. 

pees Adam, 98 
Combe [Enford ] Chapel, 535. 

Combe, Geo., 402 


Combes, Anth., 608. Hen., 418. 
John, 427. Thos., 421. 
Walt., 418. Wid., 417. 


Will. and Ann, monument, 
611, 

Combs, A. J., 590. 

Comfort, Mrs., 427. 

Communion, offerings for bread 
and wine, 34, 35. 

Compton Bassett Church, hour- 
glass illust., 513; screen illust., 
169; visited, 522. Persons, 
ee Clarke, W. K. (Rector) ; Nor- 
they, 

Ginnie ‘Chamberlayne Church 
and House, art. on, noticed, 634. 

Compton, Anne, 344. Rev. D. 
G., gift, 508. J. T., 508. 

Conditt, John, 425. 

Conisbee, Geof., 452. 

Constable, Rich. and Rob., 213,214. 

Constantine, obit. in Cathedral, 
541. 

Constantinople, Binbirderek and 
Ch. of Agia Sophia, 360. 

Cook fam. [Le Keu], 443. Edw., 
515 ; gift, 171. John, brief, 
452. 

Cooke, Anth., 419. F., 460. 
Hen., 419, 420. John, 270, 
428. Leonard, 416. Thos., 
285. Canon W.,526.  Wid., 
419, 423, 497. 

Coolanar Mr., collection of birds, 

Co eney, Margery, 405. Roger, 


Goulicen C. F., writings, 498. 
aX 


658 INDEX TO VOL, XXXVI. 


Coombe Down,!Roman objects, 135. 
Coombe Bisset, 56, 163. lust, 
638. 
Coombes, Mr., 342. 
Cooper, Abel, 430. 
Tim., 432. 
Will., 425, 428, 433. 
Cope, Roger, 231, 232. 
Coped stones, see ‘Grimstead, West. 
Coper, Rob., 47. 
Copinger, J ohn, 276. 
Coppedetru, 442. 
Cornelius, John, 422. 
Corner, Will., Bp. of Salisbury, 
chantry, 526. 
Cornish, Thos., 431. 
Cornwall, Cornelius, 415. 
Corsham, alien priory, 529. 
Almshouses founded, 535. 
Bath stone quarrying, art. on 
noticed, 160. Chapel 
Knap, 524. Feoffee lands, 
535. _ Flemish Houses illust., 
346. Mollusca, 62—78. 
Stipendiary priest, 535. See 
also Chapel Plaister ; Payesham. 
Corsley, 503. Agriculture, 342. 
Church, order of 1635, 
assigning seats, 340, 358 : illusts., 
340, 341. Cloth workers, 341. 
Heath, enclosed, 341 ; wagon 
works illust., 340. Kingston 
Court Chapel, 535. “ Life 
in an English Village” by 
M. F. Davies, noticed, 340 
—343. Mill Farm, oe Non- 
conformists, 341. Papal Bull, 
giving right of bial 340. 
Persons, sce Barton, des 
Carey, G.; Coombes, Mr. ; 
Fussell, H. A.; Mines, Jeg 
Taunton, Mr. Population, 
341. Registers, 341.  Stur- 
ford Mead, 342. Workhouse, 
342. See also Temple ; Whit- 
bourne. 
Corston, persons, sce Pearse, E. A. 
(Vicar). 
Corton [Cortington], in Boyton, 
Chapel, 535. 
Corton, in Hilmarton [Corston], 
535, 538. 
Corton [Hullavyington] Chapel, 
538. 
Corton, Hungerford Chantry, 543. 
Coryett, John, merchant’s mark, 
327. 


Thos., 414. 
Wid., 432, 


Cosens, John (I. and II.), 417, 425, 
428. 

Costow (Wroughton), Manor, de- 
scent, deeds, 90, 234, 239, 251, 
255, 256, 261, 265—275, 277, 280, 
982—284, 286, 287, 289, 

Cosyn, John, 97. 

Cottage, mud-built, method of con- 
struction, 637. 

Cotten (es 549. 

Cottenham (Cambs.), 454. 

Cottirell (——), 404. 

Cottles House, 357. 

Cotton, Rev. J. W., port., 642. 

Coulston, East, sale, 636. House, 
illust., 636. 

Courtney, John, 418, 424. Wid., 
431. Will, 415, 

Coventry John’ (T, and II.), chan- 
tries, 536,537. W., bequest, 536. 

Coward, Rich., obit. notice, 495. 
Simon, 425. Will., 419. 

Cowfield, Sturmy (Whiteparish), 
Testwood Chapel, 535. 

Cowsfield [Cowfield] Levers, or 
Loveraz, in Whiteparish, Free 
Chapel, 535, 544. 

Cowslade, Bennett, 422. 

Cox, Edw., 412. E. Richard- 
eee hospitality, 194,195. Dr. 

isa. 

Coxe, Anth., 420. Will., 427. 

Crabb, Will., token, 142. 

Crabbe, Geo., works and art. on, 
noticed, 165. 

Crabbelane, J. and Joan, 552. 

Cradwan=Cawdon, 53. 

Cragge, Anth., 416. 

Crane, Andrew, 431. Dorothy, 
114—116. Eliuza, 114—116. 

Eliz., 114—116, 230, 231, 
233. Frances, 114, 115. Sarah, 
114-116, 122, 230. Thos., 
112, 114—116, 122, 230—232. 

Cranhulle, 442. 

Craven, Ld., 479. 

Creed, Bennett, 432, 433.  Cuth, 
430. John, 416, 424, 

Crekkelade, Rob., 102. 

Crew, Edw., 418. Rob., 415. 

Cricket team, county, illust., Bi 

Cricklade,A bingdon’sCour tManor, 


535. Borough, 292. Church, 
illust., 346. Hospital of St. Je 
Baptist founded, 535. Mol- 


lusca, 76, 79. 


: Saxon coins 
minted, 165. 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 659 


Crickmeal (Salop), brief, 460. 

Crickelad, John, 446. 

Criour, Steph. and Matilda le, be- 
quest, 537. 

Croft, W., port., 357. 


Crofts, Rich, 110. Will., 281. 
Cromwell, Thos., 288. 
Crooke, Mr., 417. Sir Geo., 278. 


Thos., 415. 

Crookes, Thos., 415. 

Crosses, see Aldbourne ; Bishop- 
stone. (S. Wilts) ; Downton ; 
Knighton; Malmesbury; Salis- 
bury, Barnewell ; Tisbury ; Win- 
terbourne Stoke Down. 


Crouch, Mr., 432. Edw., 428. 
John, 424, 426. 

Crowcher, Will., 424. 

Cruce, Edw., 415.' Will., 414. 


Cruets, 580. 

“ Crundel,” meaning of, 53. 

Crypts, see Tisbury Ch 

Cuckney, Rog., 402. 

Cuddimore, Will, 421. 

Cuffe, Wid., 425. 

Culeston, Geof. de, 442. 

Cullever, Edw., 419 

Cumberwell Chapel (Bradford), 

535. 

Cumwich Castle (Som.), 633. 

Cummins, Rev. J. P., 545. 

Cundith, John, 429, 

Cunnington, Anne, Collec. of Mol- 

lusca, 59— 84. 

B. H., 186, 373, 489, 500, 

517, 518, 590; gifts, 171, 172, 

189, 508, 509, 515 ; excavations, 

187, 188, 193, 301, 311, 516. 
On Javelinsand Javelin 

Men, 199—201 ; reads paper, 

522; work at Museum, 187, 191. 

Hen., excavations, 465. 

Mrs. M. E., 187, 188, 191, 

205, 517; gifts, 515; excavations, 

516, 522; note, 141; on 

Barrows on King’s Play 

Down, Heddington, 311— 

317 (figs); on Discovery 

of Chamber in Long 

Barrow at Lanhill, near 

Chippenham, 300 — 310 

(figs.); on Late Celtic Rub- 

bish Heap, at Oare, 125— 

139 (jigs.); on Medieval 

Earthworks,near Morgan’s 

Hill, 590—-598 (figs.); on 

Roman Antiquities in the 


Westbury Coll. at Devizes, 
464 — 477 (jfigs.); work at 
Museum, 187, 191. 


W., gift, 171. W. and 
H., excavation, 373, 374. Mrs. 
W., gift, 171. 


Curryer, Hen., 414, 419. 

Curtes [Curteys] Ambrose, 481, 
433. Augustine, 433.  Barth., 
404, Griffin, 239. John, 
416. Will., 110. 

Cusse, Hen. and Elionor, bequest, 
576. 

Custars, Rich., 423. 

Cuttler, Ben., 433. 

Cuttles, Thos., 414. 

Cuxey, John, 414, 428. 

Cynuit, Arx, site of, 633. 

Daddlesmere, 442. 

Dale, John, 429 
161, 635. 

Damer, Geo., 428. 

Damerham Church, illust., 345. 

Martin Chapel, 540. 

Damport, Eliz., d. of John, 561. 

Daniel, Geof., 545. 

Danish raids, effect of, 362. 

Danvers, Giles, 265. Rich., 521. 

Darling, Sam., 642 ; art. on, noticed, 
349. 

Dartnell, Geo. E., 189; obit. 
notice and list of writings, 147 
—149; writings, 165, 641. 

H. W. .» gifts, 172, 189, 509. 
Miss, gifts, 172, 189, Rev. 
R. W. and Arabella T. pelaie 

Dashwood, Rich., 429. 

Daubeney, Rev. John, obit. notice, 
492. 

Dauntsey, Westend Chapel, 535. 

See also Southcote. 

Dauntsey, John and Walt., 446. 

Davenant, John, 418; Bp. of Salis- 
bury, 43, 367, 368. 

Davidge, Mr., 430. 

Davie, Isabel, brief, 450. 

Davies, Rev. J. Silvester, death, 
188. M. F-., gift, 358 ; “ Life 
in an English Village, ” by, 340— 


Thos., 416. 


W., writings, 


343; writings, 503. John, 
368. Tristram, 421. 

Davis, John, 412, 429, 566, 567, 
573. Lancelot, "426. 
Michael, 429. Thos., 426. 

Davy, John, 428. Rich., 411. 

Dawes, Peregrine, 429, Thos., 


429. 
Py NP; 


660 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


Dawkins, Tho., 433. 


Dawson, Mr., 398. Rich., 410, 

412. 
Day, Chr., 422. Geo., 421. 
J ales, 414. Rob., 427. 


Dazell (No Man’s Land) Stone 
Celt, 637. 

De Grey, Lady, port., 169. 

De Quetteville, Rev. W., obit. 
notice, 151. 

Deacon, a Hooper, port., 169. 

Deakin, F., 148. 

oe Fast (Hants), King Ale, 30— 


Dan, West, Chantry, 535, 544. 
Rent for Lamp, 535. 

Deanche, Hen., 48. 

Deane, Rich., 414, 428. 

Dearham, East, (Norf.), 455. 

Dee, David, 420. 


Deeke, James, 460. Jonathan, 
459, 

Deepe, Baptist, 46, 47. Row- 
land, 44, 45. Will., 48. 


Deer Horn Picks, 167. 

Deer poaching in New Forest and 
Cranborne Chase, 638, 639. 

Dekyn, Nich., 388. 

Delamere Chantry, see Fisherton 
Delamere. 

Delamere, Sir Rob., 539. 

Dench, Hen., 34, 46, 48, 369. 

Denham (Bucks), 277, 

Denham (Mr.), 431. 

Denny, Hen., 417, 424, 426, 428. 

Dent, G., 140. 

Deptling (Kent), Church, 613. 

Derby, All Saints’ Chureh, 462. 

Derly (Middx.), brief, 459. 

Desford (Leics.), 456. 

Despenser’s Chapel, 535. 

Despenser fam., 544. 

Dethick, John, 985. 

Devenish, M. H. W. , 329. Rob., 
102, 103. Will., merchant's 
mark, 326. 

Deverell, Elias de, 441. 

“Devil's Guts ”=Clematis vitalba, 
639. 

Devizes, 60, 292. Almshouse 
founded, 536. Art. on, no- 
ticed, 352, Bear Hotel, old 
sign, 348. Butchers’ shambles, 
348, Coventry chantry, 534, 

Fair granted to lepers, 
536. Field Club, 186. 
Free Chapel of St. John, 536. 


Gibbon at, 164. Handel Ho., 
200. Hospital of St. J. Bapt., 
536. Illusts., 169, 505. 
Lost Charities, 161. “ Loyal 
Volunteers, Rules of,” 173. 
Market Cross built’ by Wyatt, 
348; illust., 349, Militia riot, 
638. Mollusca, 59—83. 
Museum, 515; ; Library,515—518. 
Pans Lane Roman objects, 
480 (jig.), 508. Penny of 
Stephen, struck at, 348. 
Persons, see Ambrose, J.; An- 
drews, G.; Barrett, W. ; Biggs, 
H. (Mayor) ; Biggs, R.W.; - Bris- 
towe, F. ; Cardmaker, R. ; ’ Cole, 
G. ; ‘Coleman, Jo: (Ub and II.) ; 
Coventry, J. and W.; Dyke, J. ; 
Fawkener, J.; Fennel,T:: Fielde, 
Jae Filleul, 12s el, W. ( (Rector) ; 
Flower, S. ; Fowles, Sa ; George, 
H.; Gillman, C. and R. D.; 
Good, R. (Mayor) ; Griffith, 
Darby (M.P.); Hadnot, J. ; Hal. 
combe, W. ; Hancock, p. ; ” Hill, 
R. ; Hopkins, J. EK. (Mayor) ; 
Hunter, T.; Jackson, J. T. 
Kingsland, J. ees Logdon, R.: 
Long, J. ; "May. 0, J.: Morris, H. ; 
Mullings, B. ; Mullings, James 
and John; Mullings, R. B. ; New- 
man, Sir T.; Nicholas, R. ; 
Noyes, J.; Odey, G. ; Paynter, 
R. ; ; Peade, R. ; Pierce, R. ; Pros- 
ser, TT. O.: Rede, W.; Reynolds, 
Sb 2 Rutter, E. and W.; Sheriff, 
1Rp 2 Sloper, BS Smith, Caaling 
Smythe, Cleophas and T., and 
W.; Tyler, P.; Watson, Gs 
(Rector) ; Waylen, G21 
Plan of town, MS. 1735, 172. 
“Report on Letters Patent of 
James I. and Hist. of Chantry 
Property ” noticed, 634. Pot- 
tery, 16th century, 171. St- 
Ellen’s Well and Chapel, 349. 
St. James’s Church bells, 171. 
St.John’s Church, 151; chantries, 
536; illust., 346; property, 540, 
542. St. Mary’s Church, chan- 
tries and bequests, 536, 537. 
Schools, art. on, noticed, 636. 
South Broom Leper Hospital,537. 
Tobacco pipes found, 171. 
Town ditch, 536. 


Dewe, Will., 415. 
Dewlish (Dors. ), gravels, 83. 


INDEX TO 


Dewponds, Neolithic? 159. 

Digges, Giles, 219, 221. 

Dickery, Hugh, 414. 

Dickes, Jane, 429. 

Dickins, F. V., gift, 508. 

Dickson-Poynder, Lady, ports., 
170, 642. 

pilion Marsh, Persons, seeWatkins, 


“ Dimetia,” 633. 
Dinch, Hen., 44. 
Dinton Church, illust., 345. 

Rent for lamp, 537. Little 
Clarendon, 354. Manor Ho., 
344, Mollusca, 64. Neo- 
lithic Flints lying below 
the present surface, Rev. 
G.H.Engleheart on,86—89, 

Neolithic interment, 144. 

Persons, see Engleheart, G. H. 

Dipen, Nich., 46. 

Dipres, Will., 441. 

Diston, Anth., 214—216. 

Ditchampton, see Wilton. 

Ditteridge Church, visited, date of 
door, 196. 

Ditton, Mr., 423. Humphrey, 
417, 424. Will., 428. 

Dixen, Nich., 46. 

Doddeford, Thos., de, 91. 

Dog gates, Cheney Court, 196. 

Dole stone, Bradford-on-Avon, 321. 

Dolgelly Church, brief, 463. 

Dolman, E., 571. 

Doly, Rog., 387. 

Doman, Edw., 419. Rich., 419. 

Donhead St. Andrews, fire, 456. 

Dore, Mr., 421. 

Dorling, Rev. E. E., 325. 

Dorney, brief, 461. 

Dorrell, Thos., 433. 

Dorset, Archdeacon of, 352. 

“ Doser,” 384, 385. 

Dotchen, Tobias, 283. 

Dotterell shot, 487. 

Double feasts (Salisbury use), 583. 

Douglas, John, Bp. of Salisbury, 
369. 

Doule, wid., 402. 

Doulting (Som.), 362. 

Dounton, Joanna and John, 388. 

Dove, Mr., 419, 422, 427, 428, 430. 

Mrs., 432. Fras., 420. 

Pet., 428, 430. Thos., 433. 

Dovecotes, see Avebury Manor ; 
Cadenham ; Jaggard’s. 

Dowden, Rich., 426. 


VOL. XXXVI. 661 


Downend (Som.), 633. 

Downer, Hen., 420. 

Downs, The South Wilts, 638, 639. 

Downton, 292, 409, 487. Art. 
on, noticed, 161. Austin’s 

Cross, 54. Black Redstart, 

488. Borough of, 299. 

Burnell’s Chantry, 537. 

Charters, Saxon, 50, 51. 

Church, art. on, noticed, 161. 

Grey Phalarope, 487. 

Moat, The, arts. and illusts., 

noticed, 161, 162, 346 ; Date of 

House, 162. Parsonage 

Manor Ho., 165. Persons, 

see Plumptre, R. G. (Vicar). 

Saxon Boundaries of, Rev. 

A. D. Hill on, 50—56. 

See also Standlynch. 
D’Oyly, Elisa, 291. 
Draper, Adam, 419. 

205. 

Drayton, (Salop,) 450. 
Dreissensia polymorpha, 80. 
Drewys fam., found chapel at 

Corton, 535. 

““Druids’ House,” 593. 

Drury, John, 269. 

Dryden, Miss, reads paper, 193. 

Dubbernel, Thomas., 546. 

Duck, Arth., 276. 

Dudley, John, D. of Northb., 577. 

Duke, Rev. Edw., coll., 1, 435. 
Canon Rashleigh, 141. 

Dumnonia, Etymology, 633. 

Dunean, Canon, 145. 

Duncombe, Sir. C., 409. 

Dune, Le, fam., found Chapel at 

Standlynch, 542. 

Dunford, Mrs., 282. 
Dunley Chapel on Fosse Way, 537. 


Sir Will, 


‘Dunne, Mr. and Mrs., hospitality, 


518. 
Dupe, Chr., 422. 
Durdall, Wid., 427. 


Durham, brief, 452. Thos., Bp. 
of, 377. 
Durneford, Mr., 426. Rich, 429. 


Durnford, Mollusca, 66, 71—73. 

Durrington, persons, see Ruddle, 
C. 8. (Rector). Volunteers, 
1798, Lists of, 358. “Walls,” 
499. 

Dursley, Church, brief, 461. 

Duxford (Cambs.), brief, 455. 

Dyamond [Dyament, Dymond], 
Wid., 421, 429. 


662 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


Dyckenson, Rich. [Dyconson], 567, 
570, 575. 

Dyer, J., 546. 
Wid., 416, 430. 
Dyett, James, 428. 
Dygon, Edw., 412. 

Dyke, J., 200. 

Dykes, John, 431. 

Dynham, Mr., 417, 425. Mrs., 
416, 429. 

Dyson, Edith, 492. 

Dyston, Anth., 217—221. Joan, 
219, 221. 

Eagle, White-tailed shot in Wilts, 
140, 358, 515. 

Kaglesbury, earthworks, 53. 

Eales, Walt., gifts, 171, 189, 358. 

Earley, in Sunning (Berks), 560. 

Earls Barton Church, 360, 361. 

Early, Rob., 427. 

Harnesbury, earthworks, 53. 

Earthworks, double concentric 
rings near the Bustard, 625. 

Bradenstoke, illust., 158. 

Clyffe Pypard, illust., 158, 
159. Medieval, see Morgan’s 
Hill. Rectangular, age of, 
590. See also Camps; Grims- 
ditch. 

Eastcott [Estcott], in Urchfont, 
Free Chapel, 537. 

Easter Eggs, 42. 

Easter Sepulchre, cloth for, 383. 

Endowment, 537. 

Eastman, Thos., 404.  Will., 427. 

Eastmont, John, 422.  Will., 428. 

Easton (Winterslow), 34. 

Easton Grey, Mollusca, 72. 

Easton Hill Farm, 337. 

Easton Piers [or Percy] Chapel, 
537. 

Easton Royal, Hospital of St. 
Thomas, 537, 540, 549. Priory 
of H. Trin, 530, 553, 557. 

Easton, Peter, 415. 

Eaton, John and Eleanor, 286. 

Rich., 425.  Wid., 425. 

Ebbesborne Wake, ancient road, 
599. Illust., 638. 

Ebble or Chalk River, 53. 

Eboraco, Will. de, Bp. of Salis- 
bury, chantry, 526. 

Kcotte, Rich., 244. 

Ederos=Ivychurch, 24. 

Edinburgh, briefs, 461, 462. 

Edindon, Ralph and Walt de, 442. 

Edington. A’Beckett’s House, 


Rich., 429. 


Ballard’s Farm, 
Bath Field Club, 
Bp. Ayscough 
murdered, 204. Church, 
illust., 346. Estate sale, 1910, 
636. Etymology, 633. 
Fishponds, illust., 636. 
Grange, illust., 636. Houses, 
illust, 636. Mollusca, 61— 
83. Priory suppressed, 531 ; 
Ho. illust., 636. Storm Petrel, 
487. “Story of the Battle 
of,” by H. P. Greswell, noticed, 
632—633. See also Tinhead. 
Edmonds, Mr., 419, 428. Mrs., 
421. Benj., 429. Edw., 
406, 413, 416, 423, 433.  Hen., 
412,423.  John,429.  Nich., 
merchant’s mark, 326. Rob., 


illust., 636. 
illust., 636. 
visit, 352. 


420, 425. Steph., brief, 450. 
Wid., 421. 

Edwards, Hen., 44, 45, 230. 
Tim., 417. Wid., 419. 
Will., 42, 48. 


Eedes, John, 416. 

Effigies, see Bradford-on-Avon. 

Eggarley (Som.), 633. 

Eglea, site of, 633. 

“Highteenth century correspon- 
dence,” noticed, 497. 

Elcombe (Wroughton) and Uffcott, 
enclosureaward,172. Chantry 
chapel, 537. 

Elcot, 551, 570. 

Eley, Nich., 35. 

Elingdon= Wroughton,94,213, 215, 


222, 

Eliot, Will., 554. 

Ellaby, Rev. J. H., 194. 

Ellcocke, Giles, 432. 

Ellingham, brief, 463. 

Elliott (Ellyott), Mr., 422, 428, 431, 
432. Chr., 110. Goddard, 
418. John, 418. Rich., 
404. Rob., 11, 414. Thos., 
423. 

Ellis, Rob., 430. 

Elmes, Wid., 402. 

Elmsley Castle (Wores.), brief, 450. 

Elston Farm., 337. 

Elton fam., see Mayo. 
writings, 165. 

Ely Cath., 153. St. Mary’s, fire, 
457. Thos. Bp. of, 377. 

Ely, John, 35. Nich. 35. —- Par- 
son, 35. Rich., 46. 

Elyon, Rob., 2. 


Rob., 432. 


Oliver, 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 663 


Elys [Ellis], J., 577. Rob., be- 
quest, 576. 
Emery, Mr.,415. —_ Rich., 420, 424. 


Empden, brief, 463. 

Ena Montana, 58,71. obscura, 71. 

Enamel on brass, temp. Ch. I., 521. 

Enford Church, 210. Westley’s 
Chantry, 537. See also Chisen- 
bury ; Combe. 

Epinay (France), Roman objects, 
141. 

Epilobium nummularifolium, 347. 

Engleheart, Rev. G. H., 144, 192. 
On Neolithic Flints lying 
below the present surface 
at Dinton, 86—89. Writ- 
ings, 354. 

Ensham brief, 462. 

Ensor, Rev. Geo., obit. notice, 629. 

Erchfont, bronze celt, 508. Per- 
sons, see Compton, J. T. Sale, 
636. See also Eastcott. 

Erchfont and Stert,records printed, 
165, 348. 

Erlestoke, estate sale, 1910, 635, 
636, Red Throated Diver, 
140. Rent for lamp, 537. 

Ernle, Edw., 290, 291. John 
Kyrle, of Whetham, 348. Sir 
John, 348. 

Errington, Gerrard, 428. 

Estcourt, Edmund, 293—298. 

Sir Giles, 430. Col. G.T. J., 

Sotheron, port., 153. 

Kstman, Thos., 405. Will., 405. 

Eston, see Easton Royal. - 

Eston, Will., 388. 

Ethnologyof Wilts,dark types, 640. 

Eton, brief, 454. College, 529. 

Huconulus fulvus, 63, 84. 

Evan, Owen, 277. 

Evans, Geo., 426. 

433. Thos., 428. 
Everatts, Jeffery, 415. 
Evered, John, 402. 
Everett, Edith, 404. 
Evreux, 499. 

Ewen or Ewelme, in Kemble, 
Chapel, 537. 

Ewing, wid., 419. 

ede, Image of St. Leonard, 
537. 

Excavations, see Casterley ; Mor- 
gan’s Hill; Sarum, Old. 

Exeter, Ch. of St. M. Arches, 328. 

Tho., Bp. of, 377. 

Eynham, Peter, 417. 


John, 412, 


C. W., 369. 


EKynsbury (Hunts), 457. 


Eyre fam. monuments at St. 
Thomas, Salisbury, 5. Mr., 
492, 426, 427, 431, 432. Rob., 
6, 8. Sam., 418. Thos., 
326, 420. W. L. W., 67, 68, 78. 

Eyres (——), 408. John, 45, 
46. Nich. 414, 415. _Rich., 
414. Thos., 404. Wid., 418. 

Fakenham (Norf.), 450. 

Falconer, Edw., 414, 420. John, 


423. J. E. P., 490 ; gifts, 358, 
509, 643. 
Falkner, R., 436. 
Fallardestone, see Falston. 
Falston, Church, 552. 
Fane, H. N., 635. 
Fare, Rich., 106. 
Fargo plantation, derivation, 143. 
Farley, Almshouses and Wardenry, 


21. Church, C. E. Pon- 
ting on, 20, 21. King-ale, 
30, 31. Persons, see Best, 


Will. ; Maton, Mr. 

Farley, Will., 425. 

Farming accounts, 340. 

Farrant, John, 428. 

Farre, Nich., 420, 425, 427. 
Percy, 500. 

Fasterne Chapel, 535, 537. 

Fawcett, Prof. Edw., 24, 138. 
John, 417, 430. 

Fawkener, J. and Edith, chantry, 


536. 

Fayrefield, H., 560. 

Feasts, double, 581. 

Fellow, Mr., 397. 

Feltham, James, 44, 46, 48. 

Fennell, Hen., 414. T., 200. 

Ferguson, Dr., Local Sec. 524, 

Mrs., hospitality, 522. 

Fermer, Alice, 572. 

Ferre, Will and Joan, deed, 104, 105. 

Feyrefield, Rich., 568. 

Fidler, Mr., gift., 171. 

Field Names, see Aldelande ; Cop- 
pedetru; Cranhulle; Daddles- 
mere ; Flexfurlange ; Haistlade ; 
Holbroke ; Pailinche ; Worthe; 
Wroughton. 

Field, J., bequest, 537. Thos., 11. 

Fieldfare, nesting in Wilts, 639. 

Fifield, Chapel and bequest, for 
lamp, 537. 

Figheldean, barrows opened, 620— 
624. Gallows barrow, 624. 

See also Alton Parva. 


664 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


Filleul, Rev. P. W. G., port., 170; 
writings, 355. 

Finland, brief, 457. 

Firebote, 250. 

Fisher, J: ohn, Bp. of Salisbury, 369, 
529. Thos., 547. W. 570. 
Fisherton ‘Anger, Chantry, 533, 
537. Blackfriars Church, 2 ; 

benefactions, 551, 553. 
Hermit, 537. "Mollusca from 
Brick Earth, 61—82. Persons, 
see Jacob, J. J. 
Fisherton Delamere, chantry, 537. 
Illust., 638. 

Fishlake, John, 412, 430, 431, 432, 

Fittleton, Free Chapel, 537. 
Persons, see Morley, T. (Rector). 

Fitzmaurice, Lord, 191; arts. on 
and port., ‘noticed, 164, 167. 
Lord and Lady Charles, ports., 
170. 

Flammerdeston, see Flamston. 

Flamston (in Bishopstone), Church, 
light, 552. 

Flashey Pond, see Marlborough. 

Fletcher, John, 417. 

Flexfurlange, 442. 

Flint implements, see Stone. 

Floud, Rich, 424. Wid., 419. 

Flower, John, 416. Rog., 433. 

Steph., 161. Thos., 
charity, 161. 

Floyd, Evan, 281. 

Folk Lore, see Christmas Bull ; 
Groveley, Worm of; Leprosy 
Queen ; Mummers ; Wassailers ; 
Wild Boars ; Witchcraft. 

Folkestone, Lord, 298, 299. 

Fonthill Abbey, building of, 632. 

Arts, on and illusts. noticed. 
160, 352, 503, 631. 

Fonthill Bishop, illust., 638. 

Font, cloth for, 348. ’ Covers, see 
Tisbury. "Tapers, endowment 
for, 38, 537. 

Fonts, see Avebury ; Boscombe ; 
Chicklade ; Farley ; Grimstead, 
West ; Idmiston ; Salisbury St. 
Thomas ; Tisbury ; Winterslow. 

Foord, Alex., 419. 

Fotheringay College founded, 529. 

Ford, Rob., 428. 

Forde Abbey (Dev.), 557. 451. 

Fordingbridge (Hants), 454. Fire, 

Foreigners in Wilts, 1440, art. on, 
noticed, 163. 

Forrester, A. L., port., 169. 

Fort, James, 404, John, 429, 


Forward, Hen., 405, 406, 428. 

Forwards Chantry, 535. 

Fostebury, And., merchant's mark, 
326. 

Foster, Frank, 426. Rob., 551, 
570, 585 ; obit, 583. 

Foster and Pengryve’ s Chantry, 
see Marlborough St. Mary’s. 

Fouke, Rog., merchant’s mark, 326. 

Fourt, "James, 429. J ohn, 430. 

Fovant, chantry chapel, 527. 
Church, fire brief, 453. —__ Illust., 
638. Persons, see Futcher, 
Aaron and James. 

Fowler, Sir Thos., memoir noticed, 
640. Will, 414. 


Fowles, G., 200. John, 420. 
Wid., 422. 

Fox fam. arms, 21. Earle and 
Shirley, 348. Hon. Steph. 
(2nd Ld. Holland) buys Win- 
terslow, 370. Sir Steph. 
builds Farley Ch., 20 ; port., 21. 

Foxe, Eliz., 419. Will., 421. 


Foxham, estate sold, 636. Per- 


sons, see Shipp, W. See also 
Cadenham. 

Frampton, 463. 

Frampton, wid., 427. 

Frances, Chr., 425, 429. Wiil., 


412. 
Franeis, Rev. C., benefaction, 577. 
Franklin [Fraunkelayn], Giles, 
271—273. Hen.,100. Phil. 
562. Sarah, benefaction, 
iis Thos., 272. 3 
Fraune’, Will., 567. 
Freeman, 419, 420. 
Rob., 384, 427. 
Freement, Rob., 14. 
Freestone, wid., 433. 
Freke arms, 635. 
Fremington (Dev.), 450. 
French Protestants, briefs for, 455, 
458, 459. 
French, Will., 430. 
Frend, Hen., 411. 
Freshford, Mollusca, 66. 
Friaries in Wilts suppressed, 530. 
Fricker (——) Bequest to Trin. 


Rich., 104. 


Hospital, 401. Hen. and 
John, 425. 

Friend, Mr., 428. Mrs., 244, 
430. ” Rob., 42], 423, 494, 


Froome River, Mollusca, 81. 
Frowd, Edw., 428. Rich., 419. 
Thomasine, 417. Will, 
417, 426, 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 665 


Fry [Frye], Adrian, 238, 244. 
dw., 404, 412, 414, 420. 


Fork 431. Mother, 33. 
Rich, 402.  Wid., 419, 433. 
Fryer, Geo., 431. 
Fryers, Edmond, 119. 
Fryse, Rob., 572. Ih, BABa 
Fugglestone, Church, illust., 345, 
Hospital, 537, 544. Leper 


Hospital, 537. 
Fuller, J. M. F. (M.P., Sir John), 
195 ; ports., 170, 506, 642. 
Mrs. J., port., 170. R. F., 
194, 195. 
Fullocke, John, 427. 
Furness, "Sir Chr., Sale of Estates, 
350, 351. 
Furryer, Wid., 430. 


Fussell, Mr., 433. H. A., 342. 
Wid., 419, 432. 
Futcher, Aaron, 495. Harry, 


431. James, obit. notice, 495. 
Fyfield, Rich., 419. 
Gaine, Joan, 426. 
Gainsporouens “The Parish Clerk,” 


Gile, ‘Wid., 419. 

Galler, Chr., 499, 428. 

Gallows Hill (Downton), deriva- 
tion, 55. 

Games, children’s, 637. 

Gaol and Marshalsea money, 27. 

Gardiner, Chr., 406, 407, 416, 424. 

Gardner, Mrs. Austin, port., 643. 
Thos., 414. Will, 426, 428. 

Garlick, James, 568. 

“ Garnish,” meaning of, 49. 

Garrett, John, 277. 

Gascoigne, Geo., 277. 

Gatour, Rich., ‘merchant's mark, 
* 326. 

Gauffering iron, 358. 

Gaulen, Mr., 429. 

Gauntlett, Mr., 414. Mrs., 416. 

Emanuel, 481. Hen. 

(I. and II.), 416, 418, 432. 
John, 414. Rich., 415. 

Gawen, Will., 423. 

Gay, J. T., obit. notice, 494, 

Gayatt, Mr., 410. 

_ Geffrey, Rich., 47. 

Gennett, Edw., 404, 425, 426. 

Geology of Wilts and Somerset, 
*905. See Corsham. . 

George, John, 414, 427. Will., 
420. 

Gerberd fam., 365." 


VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXIV, 


Gerrard, Hen., 611. ‘ 
Gerrett, Edw., 431. John, 427. 
Ghent, Simon of, Bp. of Salisbury, 


525. 

Ghost, Will., 422 ; bequest, 401. 

Gibbes, Steph., 415. 

Gibbs, Walt., 582. 

Gibbon, Edw., at Devizes, 164. 

Geo., 411. 

Gibbons, Steph., 404—406, 429. 

Gilbert, "Hen., AVA. John, 48, 
417, 420—429, 431, 433.  Wid., 
424° 430, 

Gilden Ashton, 441. 

Gilden Moreton, 445. 

Giles, wid., 430. 

Gill, L. Upcott, gift, 509. 

Gille, Hen., merchant’s mark, 326. 

Gillingham’ (Dors.), brief, 458, 

Gillingham, John, merchant’s 
mark, 326. Rog., 286. 

Gillison, Dr. Bessie, 145. 

Gillman, Ch., 492. R. D., obit. 
notice, 492 : writings, 168, 352, 
355. 

Cuore, Joane, 424, Wid., 

429. 


Gillowe, Chr., 414, 422, 430. 

Gingell, Will., port., 507. 

Girle, Jane, 435, Rich., 430, 

Glanville, J ohn, 289. 

Glass, notched beads, Ablington 
Barrow, 623. 

Glass, painted, see Salisbury, Ch. 
of St: Thomas, Hall of John Hall, 
Tailors’ Hall, Trinity Hospital ; 
Wilton Ch. 

Glass, John (I. and IT.), 494. 


Wid., 


Glastonbury, Late Celtic objects, 


135, 137, 138. 

Glide, Thos., 406. 

Gloucester, ‘Ch. of St. Nicholas, 
210. Humphrey, Duke of, 
555. 

Glover, Joane, 281, Thos., 280, 
281. 

Glympton, 263. 

Gnatius, Gaulish potter, 468. 

Goben, Godfrey, 411. 

Gobett, Rich., bequest, 5387. 

Goddard, Mrs., of Swindon, 505, 
port., 642, Rev. C. V. , gifts, 
171, 179, 358; notes, 141, 142, 


489, David, beauest, 577. 
Rev. Edw., 147. Rev 
E. H., 61, 192, 198, 500, 513, 518. 
22 


666 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


acts as guide, 194, 196, 522—524 ; 
gifts, 172, 358, 508, 509; Hon. 
Librarian, 189 ; on Church plate 
of Trin., Hospital, Salisbury, 408 ; 
on Iron Objects of Roman (?) 
Age in Devizes Museum, 
478—485 (jigs.); on Roman 
Objects in Westbury Col- 
lection, Devizes, 475—477 ; 
reads paper, 196; remarks and 
notes, 140, 141, 144, 190, 517; 
writings, 164. Mrs. E. H., 
523; gift, 509. Major F. P., 
153. James, 349. John, 
410, 422, 493. — Rich., 433, 498. 

Godden, Wid., 421. 

Godeman, John, 567. 

Godewyne, Nich., 577. 


Godfrey, Edw., 2380. Geo., 
415, 427, 433. John, 427. 
Rog., 404, 425, 429. Wid., 
432 


Godhyne [Goudhine], Geof., deeds, 
&e., 94—99, 577. John, deeds, 
93—100. 

Godmanston fam., 3. Chantry 
at St. Thomas, Salisbury, 5384. 

Rob. chantries, 2, 541. 
Tomb and Merchant’s mark,8. 

Godson, Will., 390, 408. 

Goffard, Cristina, d. of Rich., 441. 

Going, Rev. J., 62. 

Gold bracelets, Tisbury, 435. 

Ring money, Bishopstone, 
435. Torques, see Allington ; 
Yeovil. 

Gold, Wid., 430. 

Goldney, F. H., gifts, 508, 509. 

Goldwyer, J., bequest., 577. 

Gomeldon, illust., 638. 

Good, Col., 625. 


42, 498. 
Rob., 424. Will., 419, 421. 
Good Friday Bread, 35. Money, 


576. 

Goodfellow, Thos., 415. 

Goodman, Simon, 426. 

Goodrich, wid., 431. 

Goodson, Will., 890, 408. 

Gore Cross, Chapel, 537. Rob- 
ber stone, illust., 356. 

Gore, John, 270. Nich., 577. 

Rob., 577. 

Gorges, Sir Thomas, 371, 

Gorst, Sir John, 151. 

Gorton, John, 263, 


Gowen, Will., 404. 

Gower, wid., 427, 482. Will.,433. 

Gowland, Dr., 635. 

Grace, Hen., 410, 427. 
410 


Grady, John, 427. 

Grafton, East, chapel,537. “ Graf- 
ton Chimes,” noticed, 154. Per- 
sons, see Adams, W. M. 

Grafton, Mr., 420. Rich., 421, 
426, 429, 430. Thos., 427. 

Graham, Col. H. Gift, 172. 

Gralyo ; Gralye ; see Grolleau. 

Grantham, (Lines,), brief, 451. 

Graunt, Alice, 390, 408. 

Gravesend Church, brief, 451. 

Gray, Edw., 110. H. St. G., 
excavates Avebury, 187; on 
the Allington Gold Torque, 
435—438 (jig.); reads paper, 
196 ; writings, 349. John, 
418,420. Wid., 426. Will. 
421. 

Grayham, John and Ann, 228. 

Grayle, see Grolleau. 

Greate, Hen., 34. Rich., 47. 

Great Yews Wood, 53. 

Greedy, John, 404. 

Greek pottery, 469. 


Maurice, 


Greene, Mr., 417. Hen. 
(“ Greece ”), 483. James, 423, 
429. Maurice, 368, 416, 420, 
421 ; seal, 413, Nich., 426. 

Rich., 423. Rob., 419. 
Wid., 431. Will., 368. 


Greenfield Chantry, 542. 

Greenhill (Warminster), 337. 

Greenhill, John, 368, 481, 433. 

Greenland Falcon, shot, 487. 

Greenoway, James and Rich., 425. 

Greenway, John, merchant’s mark, 
328. 


Greenwood, Mrs., 433. Giles, 
34, 44, Hen., 48. Thos., 
47, Wid., 46. Will., 29, 
49, 47, 48. 

Gregory, Eleanor, 280. Eliz., 
280, 281. Francis (I. and IT.), 
276—287.  Geo., 284. Hen. 
230, 280, 287,288. Jane, 280, 
281. John, 280. Mary, 


415.  Thos., 227—280, 280— 
284. Winifred, 280. 

Greig, Capt. R. H., s. of Lt.-Col. 
B. R., port., 357. 

Grenhod, see Greenwood. 

Grenley, R., 559. 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 667 


Grenyley (2), Rich., 565. 

Greswell, Rev. W. cn P., gift, 643. 

Griffith, Darby (M.P.), 199. 

Grigge, ’Alex., 430. Rob., 483. 

Grimsditch, 53, 55, 56. 

Grimsby, Gt. (Lines. ), brief, 451. 

Grimstead, West, 59. Church, 
C. E. Ponting on, 22—24. 

Derivation, 53. King- 
ale, 31. 

Grissel, Thos., 415. 

Grist, Thos., 421. 

Grittenham, persons, see Ayliffe 
fam. 

Grittleton, persons, see Neeld, Sir 
AL; - Wyld, C. N. (Rector). 

Grobham, Sir R., 209. 

Grolleau [Gralyo, Grayle, Groleau, 
Groveley], John, 547, 554, 560, 

’ 

Groundi, J ohn, 102. 

Grove and Penruddocke Rising, 
204. Lady, writings, 168, 
Thos., 418. Wid., 433. 

Groveley, Eagle shot, 140. Hobby 
shot, 487. House and Park 
in 16th cent., illust., 345. 
Mollusca, 62, 64, 84. Wild 
Boar and “Worm ” of, legends, 
209, 211, 

Groveley, John, see Grolleau. 

Guarin founds Hospital at Crick- 
lade, 535. 

Guido ‘(abourer), 388. 

“Guilden,” in place names, deriva- 
tion, 445, 

Guilden Morden (Cambs), 445. 

Guilden Sutton (Ches.), 445. 

Guley, Walt., 411. 

Gumbleton, J ohn, 416, 427. 

Gundry, T.S., benefaction, 577. 

Gunter, Thos., 416. 

Gurmen, J ohn, merchant’s mark, 
326. 

Gussett, (——), 7 

Guydon, Will., 426. 

Gwatkin, R. ch gift, 643. 

Gwillim, ee. LI., gift, 358, 551. 

Gylden Ashton, derivation, 445. 

Gyr Falcon, 488. 

Gyrdler, Thos , 412. 

Haarlem Cath., brasses, 328. 

Hackeman, Mr., 415. 

Hackleston, tithe, &e., 537. 

Hackpen Hill, Palzeolithic imple- 

ments, 163, 166. 
-Hadmore, brief, 462. 


Hadnot, John, 550, 561- : 

Hadow, Rev. G. R., 140, 141; gift, 
171. 

Hagbourne, East (Berks), 450. 

Haggis, Rev. Edw., 507. 

Haistlade, 441. 

Halberts in museum, 171. 

Halcomb, Will., 348. 

Hall fam., of Bradford, 318, 


Edw., 495, 432. Eliz., 425. 
Geo., "417. John, 3: art. 
on, noticed, 166 ; imprisoned, 9 ; 
merchant’s mark, 327. John 
W., port., 357. Reg., 318 ; 
chantry, 533. Rich., 41, 46, 
47, 419. Rob., 427, 429, 585. 
Steph., 34, 48. Walt., 
46. Mr. and Mrs, W., 522, 


Will., 47, 419, 426. 

Hallais (France), Late Celtic pot- 
tery, 470. 

Hallett, Chr., 432. 

Haltern (W estphalia) pottery, 133. 

Ham, in Berly (Gloucs.), 452. 

Hamilton, Alex., 10th Duke, port., 
631. Bp., 503. Susan E., 
Duchess of, port., 631. 

Hamlyn, Rob., 452, 

Hammond ‘[Hamon, Hammon], 
Hen.. 47, 402, 404, 412, 418, 429, 
423, J. J,, 141, 330 ; gift, 
172: note, 142: on Audley 
House, Salisbury, 364— 
372; writings, 163. See 
also Aman. 

Hampton (Cambs.), 452. 

Hamptworth, 52. 

Hancocke, Mr., 433. Mrs., 417, 
420. J ohn, 429. Thos., 
(I. and II.), 367, 420, 424, 536. 
re At, bequest, 577. Wid., 


Handley Hill (Dors.), earthwork, 
590. Rom. Brit. skeletons 
in barrows, 627. 

Hanham, Sir W., 635. 

Hanks, C=) 297, 

Hannington, Rent for Light, &e., 
5388. 

Hanwell (Middx.) Flood, 455. 

Hardene, Si Will. de, 95, 

Hardenhuish, 337. 


Harding, Anys, 30. John, 431. 

Michael, 411. Take 

port., 506. Will., 119, 388. 
Hardy, Dr., 197. Mr., 490. 


Harewarren (Wilton), 56. 
2 4 2 


668 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


Harlocke, Hen., 417, 419, 424, 428. 


Harlow, brief, 461. 

Harlyn Bay (Corn. ), middens, 68. 
Harnham, Leper House, 542. 
Harper, Mat.., 419, 420. 
Harraway, Will., 490, 


Harris, Dr., 145. A. C., 145. 
Bessie, 145. Charles, 

144, Bliz., benefaction, 577. 
Geo., 423. Herbert, G., 

145. James, 366, 414, 417, 
424, Joseph, 145, J obn, 
144. Mrs. J ohn, 519. Ve 
M., 145. Marg., 262. Mary, 


144,145. Sophia, 145. Thos., 
426 ; obit. notice, 144. Tom, 
145. Will., 48. 

Harris Bacon Firms, 144, 145. 


Harrison, Arthur, 432. Rey. D. 
P., 496 ; gift, 643. Rey. F., 
note, 142. Hen., 450. Jer- 
ome, death, 189. John, 422, 


430. Rich., 419, 421.. 
Harryes, Walt., 387, 
Hart, C. F., "obit. notice, 630. 
Eliz., 630. James, "630. 
Hartham Park, art. and ilusts., 
noticed, 350, 351. 
Harvey, Thos., 426. 
Harwood, James, 423, 424. 
Haselbury Ho., built by Spekes, 


196. 
Haseley, Gt. (Oxon), 152. 
Haskall, Mrs., 416. 
Haskell, “Mrs. and Teddy,” port., 


Hae 418. Thos., 410, 412. 

Haskins, C., on Ch. of St. 
‘Thomas, Salisbury, 1—12. 

Hatch Chapel, (Tisbury), 538. 

House, 502. ; 

Hatch, West, 608. 

Hatchett, John, 416. 

Hatfield Barrow, plan illust., 158. 

Hathored, Bp., 52. 

Haughty, brief, 462. 

Haveland, Chr., 431. 

Haverfield, Prof, 132, 

Haviland, Wid., 427. 

Haward, Oliver, 119. 

Hawk Lynch, 56. 

Hawker, wid., 420, 421. 

Hawkins, Maurice, 496. Will.,291. 

Hawley, Lt.- -Col., excavates Old 
Sarum, &c., 191, 329, 334, 478. 

On Barrows in South 

Wilts, 615—628. 


Hayes [Hayse], Anice, 39. _Eliz., 
33. Laurence, 3d, 41, Will, 
33, 46, 47, 430. 

Hayley, Peter, 429, 

Haylocke, Mr., 432. Wid., 404. 

Hayne, Johanna, w. of Ralph, 388. 

Haynes, wid., 430. 


Hayter, Rich., A15, 416. Rob., 
418. Thos., 405, 425, 428. 
Wid., 405, 406. 


Haytree, Francis, 431. 

Haywood, 538. 

Headda’s Grave, 53, 54. 

Heale, Rob., 429, 

Heard, Rev. T. J., obit. mone 
150. 

Hearst, Dr., 431. 

Heath, ’Rich., 421, R.S., 513. 

Heavitree (Dev), brief, 461. 

Heddington, King’s Play Down, 
Barrows opened, M. E. Cun- 
nington on, 311—315. Per- 
sons, see Peak- Garland, Mr. 

Hedgebote, 250. 

Healey, James, 418, 421, 424. 

Healy, Will., 419, 421, 429. 

Heginbothom, C. D, Coll. of 
Mollusca, 59—84, Gifts, 
171, 358. 

Hele, John, 417. 

Helicetla cantiana, 65, 833; var. 
sinestrorsum, 65. 

caperata, 65; var.ornata, 69. 

atala, 57, 65; vars. leuco- 

zona and alba, 65. 

virgata, 57 ,64; vars.albzcans, 
subalbida, and lineata, 65. 

Helicigona arbustorum,58, 67; vars. 
canigonensis, conoidea, flavescens, 
and fuscensens, 68; var.cincta, 67. 

lapicida, 67. 

Helix acuta, 83. alba, 76. 
aspersa, 68; vars. alhofasciata 
and flammea, 69; var. exalbida, 
68; eaten by Romans but not 
introduced by them, 68, 83. 
auricularia, 75. carinata, 
0: cartusvand, 83. 
cortorta, 77. cristata, 79. 

fontana, 78. hispida, 
57, 58. hortensis, 70; vars. 
ar enicoldy, fuscolabiata, lutea, oli- 
vacea, and subalbida, 70; vars. 
encar naka and roseolapiaiie ral, 
lachamensis, 58, 71. 
limosa, 75. nautileus, 77. 
. nemoralis, 68—70; vars. 


INDEX TO VOL.. XXXVI. 669 


albina, castanea, libellula, oliva- 
cea, and rubella, 70. octan- 
Sracta, 76. pomatia, occur- 
rence in Rom-Brit. dyke, 68 ; not 
introduced by Romans, 69. 


rufescens, 57. trochiformis, 
63. 

Hellyar, And., 420. 

Hellyard, John, 422. Thos., 414. 


Helme, Arth., 417. 

“ Helyng,” meaning of, 49. 

“ Helynge, a,” 386. 

Hempton, alias Henton (Hants), 
401. 

Hemsworth (Dors.), Roman villa, 


Henchman, Humphrey, Bp. of 
Salisbury, 546. 

Henley, E. H., port., 357. 

Henlo, Rog. and Thos., 277. 

Heraldry at Cheney Court, 196; 
at Tisbury. Ch., 611. 

Arms of Anne (Q.), 24. 
Brockhill, 370. Goudhyne, 
Geof de, 98. Greene, Maurice, 
4138. Heyweye,. Will. de, 94. 

Hillman, 370, Hyde, 
369. Maundeville, Hugh de, 
102. Raye, Thos., 413. 
Salisbury City, 413. Thistle- 
thwaite, 370. Victoria (Q.), 14. 

Herbert, Lady Beatrice, ports., 506, 

507. Geo., ports., 169, 357. 

Lord, port., 507. Hon. 
Patricia, 507. Rob., obit., 
541, Hon. Sidney, port., 
507. Lady Herbert of Lea, 
port., 507. See also Pembroke, 
Earl of. 

Herdecote, Thos. de, 442. 

Herdecotes Ashton, 441, 442. 

Hereford Cath. brasses, 328. 

Fire, 457. 

John, Bp. of, 377. 

Herman, Bp. of Salisbury, 334. 

Hermits, see Codford; Fisherton 
Anger. 

Herne, Pet., 398. 

Heronry, sce Bowood. 

Herse cloth, 37. 

Herring Busse Fishings, brief, 451. 

Hertford, Sir Edward Seymour, 
Karl of, deeds and property, 240, 
245, 268—273, 274. - Rob. de. 
(alias Woodford), Dean of Salis- 
bury, chantry, 526. Will., 
Marquis of, 561. 


Hervey, Fr., 278. 

Heskins, Jonathan, 546. 

Hewes, John, 410. Will., 404. 

Hewett, Rog., 433. 

Hewitt (——), endows St. Law- 
rence, Warminster, 543. 

Hewlett, John, 416, 419. Mary, 


33. Maurice, port., 507; 
writings, 168, 354, 504, 641. 

Thomasine, 420. Will, 
423, 433. 


Hewster, Mr., 411. 

Hexham, fire, 451. 

Heybrook, Mollusca, 79. 

Heydon, Nich., 581. Wid.,, 415. 

Heytesbury, 292. Chantries, 
538. Hospital founded, 538, 
577. Persons, see Clyfton, L. ; 
Hineb lon Wale Ld. ; Mounte, 


Hayward, Thos., 422. 

Heyweye, see Highway. 

Heywood, 543. Chantry, 538. 
Persons, see Ensor, G.( Vicar). 

Hierons, Mrs., 282. 

Hibberd, John, 433. Rich., 432. 

Hibbert, Joachim, 405. Thos., 


404, 405, 427. Wid., 427. 
Hicels field, 54. 
Hickes, Edw., 414. John, 415, 


430. 

Hickman, Rob., 636. 

Hicks, Hen., 419. 

Higgens, John, 424, 429, 

Highway Chapel, 538. 

Highway [Heyweye, Hyweyel], 
Adam de, deeds, 95, 96. Rich., 
de (I. and IL.), deeds, 90—96 
(fig.), 100, 233. Will. de, 

' arms and seal, 94; deeds and 
property, 92—96, 582. 

Highworth, Chantry and Chantry 


Ho., 538. Church, mon. in- 
scripts. copied, 516. Property 
of Tiron Abbey, 529. Persons, 


sce Ingram, W. 
Hill Deverell, Chantry, 538. 
Hill, Mr., 480. Mrs., 423, 
Rev. A. D. Note, 49; on 
the Saxon Boundaries of 
Downton, 50—56; writings, 


161, E. J., port., 357, 
Hen., 4380. Joan, 573. 
John, 423, 424, Jonathan, 
418, 420, 422, 424, Joseph, 
480 ; port., 507. Rev. J. H., 
gift, 643. Jal G15: 


670 INDEX TO VOL, XXXVI. 


R., port., 357. Rich., 410, 
423, 431. Rob., 420. 

Rog., 426. Thos., 427. ; bene- 
faction, 573 ; obit, 583, W., 
benefaction, B77. Wid., 493. 
W.F., Local Sec., 524. 

Hillary, ’Anth., 432. John, 480. 

ich., 493. 

Hillinedon slidas, ), 277. 
Church, 3 28. 

Hillington, Wid., 481. 

Hillman, Eliz., 370. Raulin, 
368 ; arms and monument, 370. 

Hills, Abraham (I. and II.), 425. 

John, 417. 

Hillyard, Wid., 418, 433. 

Hilmarton Church, brass formerly 
in, 498. Persons, see Wylkys, 
Jobn. Wydecombe Chantry, 
538. See also Corton. 

Hilperton, Mollusca, 62—67, 78. 
Persons, see Linzey, Levi. 

Hinchelsea (Hants), 150. 

Hinde, Giles, 420. 

Hindon, 292. Free Chapel, 538, 
539. Illust., 638 

Hinkleye, Mr., 422. Mrs., 417. 

Hinstridge, Rob., 431. 

Hinton — Charterhouse (Som.), 
founded by Ela, 526. 

Hinton Parva Church, illust., 346, 

Hinton, Steph., 420. Thos., 
264. 

Hinxman, J., port., 506. 

Hitchcock, John, 264, 561. 

Hitchin, Late Celtic pottery, 470. 

Howley, Ben., Bp. of Salisbury, 


Hoare, Sir R. C., 205. 

Hobhouse,Sir Ch. excavates Monk- 
ton Farleigh, 188. John Cam, 
Ld. Broughton, port., 642. 

Hobi, Nich., 441, 442. 

Hobbs ( ), 403, 404. Mr., 423. 

Hobbs well, 54. 

Hobby shot, 487, 

Hock Day observances, origin of, 
633. 

Hockett, John, 422. 

Hod Hill (Dors.), late Celtic 
objects, 184, 135. Rom. iron 
arrowhead, 482. 

Hogsflesh, surname, Ann, John, 
and William, 488. 

Holbrook (Som.), 539. 

Holbrooke, field name, Wroughton, 
246, 251. 


Holbush, John, 291. 
Holdaway, Wid., 419. 
Holden, Rev. O. M., 517. 
Hole, J. H. G., 142. 
Holland, Lady, 21. Lord, 537 ; 
a Fox, Hon.Stephen. _ Rich., 
5) 


Holloway, Hugh, 46, 48. J., 9. 
Holly, Hen., 425. 
Holmes, Arth., 414,  Thos., 412. 
Holt Market, brief, 461. 
Holt triplets, the, illust., 170. 
Persons, see Beayen, A. J.andT. 
Holte, Mr., 417, 4380. John, 480. 
Wid. : 421. 
Holy Bread, 38. 
Homan, A. ie F., monument, 612. 
Rev. J. F., 489. 
Homer, Jane, d. of Thos., 338. 
Homington Bronze Dagger, 622. 
Chantry, 538. 
Homme House (Heref.), 144. 
Honey Street, 156. 
Hooker, Rich., 13. 
Hooper, Mr., 417, 433. Edw., 418. 
Hope, W. H. St. John, excavates 
Old Sarum, 191, 329, 334; Ac- 
count of work done, a3 
336 ; reads paper, 518. 
Hopgood, Mrs., 423, 425, 427. 
Hopkins, J. E. es ports., 169, 170. 
Rob., 431. Wid., 41 4, 432, 
Hordley (Oxon.). 229. 281. 
Horne, Mr., 487. 
Horningsham, persons, see Jacob, 
J. J. (Vicar). 
Horningsham, Little, (Maiden 
Bradley), Chapel, 538. 
Horse shoes with sinuous edge, of 
what age (7), 483 (jig.). 
Horsmonden (Kent), brief, 460. 
Horton, persons, see Brown, Thos. 
Horton fam. of Bradford, 318. 
Mr., 431. Thomas and 
Mary, Chantry and Brass, 319. 
Will. of Iford, 142. 
Hoside, John, 460. 
Hospitals, medieval, in Wilts, 532. 
See Bedwyn; Bradford-on- 
Avon ; Chippenham ; Cricklade ; 
Devizes ; Easton Royal ; Fuggle- 
stone; Heytesbury; Marlbor- 
ough; Salisbury ; Stratford-sub- 
Castle ; Wootton Bassett. 
Houlton fam.,165. Genealogical 
notes pub:, 348. 
Hour-Glass, Compton Bassett, 513. 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 671 


Hours, the Canonical, 378. 

House bote, 250. 

Houses, see Ashton Gifford ; Ber- 

_ wick Bassett; Cadenham, Chal- 
field,Gt. ; Cheney Court ; Comp- 
ton Chamberlayne; Downton, 
the Moot ; Haselbury ; Jaggards; 
Salisbury Choir Ho. ; Wraxall,S. 

Howard, Thos., 48. 

Howes, Edw., 278, 279. 

Howse, Thos., 429. 

Hrofa gives name to Rockbourne, 


Hubba’s Low, 300. 

Hud, Margaret, will of, 164. 

Hudson, W. H., writings, 501. 

Huest, John, 96. 

Hughes, Miss, 489. Geo., 418. 

Walt., 450 ; brief, 40. 

Will., 418. 

Huish, advowson, 558. _ Registers 
printed, 156. Persons, see 
Dartnell, R. W. (Rector; Grol- 
leau, John (Rector); Mayo, Ch. 
(Rector). 

Hullavington Chantry, 538. 

See also Corton ; Surrenden. 
Hull, John de, 441.  Thos., 558. 
Hulme, Thos., 430. 

Hulse, And., chantry, 541. 
Eleanor. d. of Sir Edw., 146. 

Humbledon (Yorks), 450. 

Humby, Phil., 420. 

-Hume, John, Bp. of Salisbury, 369. 

Humfrey, Rich., 213, 214, 432. 

Humphrey, Edw., 418. 


Hungerford, 60. Brief, 450. 
Castle, 351. Chapel of 

_ Standen Hussey, 542,  Charn- 
ham St., 583. Mollusca, 65, 


66, 75. Charity land, 573. 
Hungerford, fam., 4. (——), 110. 
Chantry, see Salisbury Cath. ; 
Dame Eliz., Letters from, 351. 
Sir Geo., work at Cadenham, 
520. Margaret, Lady, founds 
almshouses at Corsham, 528, 
535. Rob., Lord H., 
Chantry in Salisbury Cath., 
541; destroyed, 528; his 
Chantry House, 528. Walter, 
Lord H., Chantry at Chippen- 
ham, 534. ; Chantry in Cathedral 
moved, 528, 541; Benefactions, 
577; founds Chantries, 543 ; 
Founds Heytesbury Hospital; 
5388 ; Property, 559, 564, 


Hunt, Hugh, 218, 214,278. “Ora- 
tor,” art. on, noticed, 640. Rob., 
415, 422.  Will., 420. 

Hunter, T., 200. 

Hurdcott, Marsh Harriers shot, 
486. 

Hurde, Ralph, 220. 

Hurdecote, Thos. de, 441, 447. 

Hurdecotes Ashton, deeds, 441. 

Hurst, field name, 246, 251. 

Husbandes, James, 121. 

Husee fam. of Holbrook (Som.), 
Chantry, 539, 543. 


Hussey, Arth., 495. Rey. Eyre, 
writings, 168. John, 418. - 
Reynold, 440, 441. i 


W., obit. notice, 495. Will., 
s. of Humfrey, 368, 369. 

Hutchens, wid., 433. 

Hutchings, Giles, 367. 


Hutchins, Mrs., 416. Hugh, 
421. Mary, 415. Thos., 
121. 


Hutchinson, Rev. C. G., port., 357. 
Huttoffe, wid., 415. 

Hutton, Sir Rich., 278. 

Hyde, fams. of, Kingston-Lisle and 


Wilts, Arms, 369. (—) 408. 
Anne, 370, 608. Barbara 
Castilian, 370. Edw., 405. 


Humph., 367, 370. Law- 
rence, 370, 580; brass, 608. 
Nich., 272. Will., 367, 

369, 370. 

Hygebeorht, Archbishop, 52. 

Hygromia fusca, 60, 66. granu- 
lata, 66.  hesyrda, 66; vars., 
hispidosa and nana, 66. rufes- 
cens, 66 ; vars. rubens, albocincta, 

’ alba, 66. 

Ide, fire brief, 462. 

Idmiston, Burdlime Chapel in 
Porton Chapel, 538. Church, 
C. E. Pontihg on, 14—16. 
Illust., 688. King-ale, 30—32. 
Mollusca, 67, 68,78. Register 
printed, 496. See also Porton. 

Teoavy, Aedelefuz, Merchant’s 
mark, 326. 

Ilford, 142, 
Horton, 319. 

Ilchester, Earl of, 486. 

Ilminster (Som.), 450, 

Imber, chantry, 538. 
210. Tllust., 638. 

Incense, 37, 38. 

Indey, Will., 417, 424. 


House built by T. 


Brief, 40. 
Church, 


672 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


Ingle, Rich., 291. 

Ingleramus, a ohn, 389. 

Inglesham, "Manor of, 538. 

Ingram, Alex., 45, 48. Giles, 33, 
40, 41, 43— 45, 47, 48. Hen., 
419. Rich., 45—48, Will., 
45, 46, 48; founds chantry, 538. 

Inkpen Beacon (Berks), 202. 

Intaglio found at Teffont, 141. 

Ipswich, 488. 

Trish, Edw., 419, 424. 

Tron Arrowhead, Oldbury, 480 
(jig-)- Pointed ferrule, 597. 
Objects with four spikes, use of, 

_ 141, Spear heads found on 
downs, what date ?482. Tubu- 
lar padlock and keys near 
Avebury, date? 481 (jig.). See 
also Late Celtic. 

fronwork, see Salisbury, St. Thos’. 
Church. 

Isleham (Cambs.), 453. 

Islington, Lady, port., 642. 

Ivory ball for game, 171, 

Ivychurch Priory, 530. Cc. E. 
Ponting on,24—26. Des- 
cent of, after ‘dissolution, 24. 
Parish Church of Clarendon, 24. 
Roof from, at Pewsey, 29. 
Sculpture, 25. 

Ivye, Mr., 417, 419. John, 421, 
422, 424, 429, 

Jackson, Messrs., gift, 172. John, 
Bin | T., 150. Theresa, 150. 

Jacob, Chr., 412. J ohn, Soils 

Canon J. J., obit, notice, 
339. Rich., 298, 

Jacobs, Will., 291. 

Jaggards Ho., mantelpiece, dove- 
cot, derivation, visited, 195. 

James, John, 33, 421, . Rev. 
Will, port., 642, 

Jaminia secale, 71.  cylindracea, 
72. muscorum, 72 

Jarrow Church, Saxon, 362. 

Javelins and Javelin Men, B. 
H. Cunnington on, 199— 

201 


Jay, Bridget, monument, 608. 
Will, 412. 

Jefferies, Eliz, and Fanny, ports., 
156. Richard, 497 ; arts. on 
noticed, 157, 500; “His Life 
and work” by Ed. Thomas, 1909, 
noticed, 156, 157 ; ports., 156 ; 
“The Hills and the Vale,” by, 
noticed, 352. W., 297. 


Jeffery, Rob., 482, 433. Tim., 
433, Will.; 420. 

“ Jemose,” meaning of, 49. 

Jenkins, Ben., 416, Rich., 
430. 

Jenner, Capt., 522. 

Jennoway, Mr., 427. 

Will., 426, 427. 

Jeofne, John le, "447, 

Jersey, Robbins fam., 156. 

Jews at Marlborough and Wilton 
in 18th cent., 349. 

Jex-Blake, Eleanor Sarah, d. of 
Rev. W., 337. 

Jeynkeyns, John, 388. 

Joane (servant), 281. 

J gbson, Steph., merchant’s mark, 

7. 
Jocy, brief, 463. 


Rich., 327. 


Rob., 425, 


, 427. 
Jollen (Jollyn), Will., 404, 405. 
d ones lJ onys], J ohn, 433, 460. 
. 414, Will, 34, 116, 
547, 585, 
Jordan, Cardinal,Chantryin Cath., 
526. Rich., 418. Rog..277. 
Thos., 421, 
Joyce, Mr., 483. John, 406, 416, 
428; merchants’ mark, 327. 
Will., 417, 418, 428. 
Judde, Will., 44, 45, 48. 
“ Juggle cat,” game, 637. 
Jukes, Thos., 608. 
Juvene, Roger le, 443. 
Karevil, Rob. de, Chantry in 
Cath., 526. 3 
Katherine (servant), 281. 
Kean, Dr. Harward, bequest, 577. 
Keante, Phil., 34. 
“‘ Kebbs,” “ Kebbers,” 49 
Keele, Rob., 429. 
Keevil, chantr 'y property, 538, 
Persons, see Wallington,Sir J.W.. 
“Talboys” and manor, art. 
and illusts. noticed, 166. 
Keevyil, Geo., 415. 
Keilway, Rob., 577, 579. 
Kekewich, Eliz., d. of 8. T., 629. 
Kelloway, Hen., ” 416. Jesper, 
414 


Kellaways alee. 534, 
Kember, John, 23 

Kemble, see Hoe 

Kemme [Kemes], Rich., 239. 
Kemp., Hen., 

Ken. , Bp. : at Pouishot, 352, 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 673 


Kendall, Rev. H. G. O., 189, 508 ; 
collection of flint implements, 
523: gifts, 171, 172, 358, 508. 
Note, 141. Writings, 163, 
166. 

Kene, John, 412. 

Kennard, S., 62. 

Kennett and Avon Canal, 60. 
Mollusca, 76—81. 

Kennett River, 59, 497. 

Kennett, East, rent for lamp, 588. 

Persons, see Badger, W. C. 
(Vicar). 

Kennett to Amesbury Road made, 
156. 

Kennett, West, Long Barrow, 302 ; 
art. and illusts. noticed, 349; 
sarsen on, broken, 349. Rom. 
well, 373. 

Kensington, Edw., 427. 

Kent, John, 272. 

Kenton, Col., 410. 

Kettle, wid., 418. 

Kettlewell and Starbolton (Yorks), 
Jandslip, 457. 

Keu, Le, fam. (Cook), 4438. 

Adam le, 442. Rich. le (1. 
and II.), deeds, 443, 444. 

Rog. le, 444, Sibil, 443. 
Will, le, 443, 444. 

Kewley, Devorix, 425. 

Keymer, Gilbert, Dean of Salis- 
bury, Chantry, 538, 541, 


Keynes, J., 561. 
Keynton, Mr, 421. Thos., 420, 
424, 


Kidd, Capt., 636. 

Kilmington, persons, see Warbur- 
ton, M. (Rector). 

Kimber, Nich. and Will., 432. 


Will., 422. 


King, Alex., 430. Hen., Ald. 

John, 44, 45, 48. Rich., 

567. Thos, 48. Wid., 418, 
427. 


King-ale, profits of, 29—81. 

King House=Church House, 29. 
Kingfisher, 487. 

King’s Coll. Camb., founded, 529. 
Kings Weston (Som.), 452. 
Kingscote, Col., 294, 297. 
Kingsland, Rev. J. P., writings, 


Kinston, J. W., 140; loan, 358, 


Petiton Deverell, Chapel, 536. 
Kingston Lisle (Berks), 367. 
Kingswood (Glouc.), Priory, 580. 


VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXIV. 


Kington Court, see Corsley. 

Kington Langley, Chapel, 538. 
Persons, see Little, G. 

Kington St. Michael, Priory, 580. 
See aiso Kington Langley. 

Kington, West, persons, see Awdry, 
C. H, (Rector). 

Kington, John, 121. Rich., 195. 

Kirby, T. F., writings, 161. 

Kirton, James, of Almesford 
(Som. ), 267—272. 

Kite, shot, 487. 

Kite, Edw., art. on, noticed, 167. 

Writings, 347, 848,352, 503, 

536, 634. 

Knapp Hill Camp, excavated, 
188 


Knapton, Geo., 414. 


Hoven Arthur, 429, Aug,, 
431 Fras., 430. Hen., 
425. Rog., "421, Thos., 
425. Will., 422, 429, 432. 


Knighton (Broad Chalke) Chantry 
Chapel, 539. Ch. attached 
to manor, 344. Cross base, 
344, Manor Ho., illust., 345. 

Knook Church, tympanum, 210. 

Tllust., 638. 

Knowle Chapel, 539. 
lithic flints, 166, 171. 

Knowles, Geo., 615. 

Knoyle, chantry property, 539, 
Red Throated Diver, 140. 

Knoyle, East, or Bishop’s, 538, 539. 

Persons, see Wren, Chr. 
(Rector). 
Knubley, Rev. E. P., 61, 191, 198. 
Gift, 508 : notes and remarks, 
197, 487 ; ; on Wiltshire Birds 
purchased for the Museum, 
486, 487. 

Kruse, Peter and John Peter, 488. 

Kyrton, James and Josias, 251. 

oF Gia utes ade (F rance), pottery, 


Paleeo- 


Lacke, see Lake. 
Lackham, Manor Chapel, 539. 
Mollusca, 58, 63, 64, 66, 67, 
71—74, 76—79, 81. 

Lacock Abbey founded, 525, 526 ; 
Hall built, 498 ; illusts, 497 ; 
Priest ordained, 557 ; suppres- 
sion, 5380, 631. Mollusca, 
66, 70. Land for obit., 539. 

See also Lackham. ' 

Lacy, John, 419. Rob., 426, 

Deion (——), 293— 295, 


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674 INDEX TO VOL, XXXVI. 


Lake (Wilsford), Barrows near, 
Bronze torques,435. Chapel, 
539. House, books, 141. 

Lake [Lacke], Geo., 410. Hen., 
410, 426. James, 39, 45, 47, 
432, 433. Rob., 34, 47. Thos., 
40, 44, 45. 

Lakin, Rey. Storer M., obit. notice, 
150. 

Lambard, W., 104. 

Lambe, John, 567. Thos., 420. 

Lambert, R. C., port., 642. Reyv., 
R. U., 642. Thos., 635. 

Lampier, Will., 429. 

Lamps, endowment of, 532—544. 

Lampson, G. Locker, port., 506. 

Lancaster, brief, 459. 

Lancaster, Ralph and Alice, 568. 

Landford Bridge, 54. 

Lane, Mr., 428. 
ant’s mark, 328. 

Wid. 423, 482. 

Lanfield, J., 575. 

Langford Manor, descent of, 365. 

Langford Little (or Angus) Chan- 
try, 539. Church, Norman 
tympanum, J. U. Powell 
on, 207—212 (jig.). 

Langford, Agnes de, 539. Alex. 
(1. and IT.), 142. Edw., 142. 

J. de, 539, 544. Thos, de, 
444, 


Langley Burrell, List of Briefs 
from Registers, Rev. A. B. 
Mynors on, 448 — 463. 
Persons, see Aland, Rich. and 
Will.; Batten, J.; Cooke, F.; 
Deeke, J. ; Hoside, J.; Jones, 
J.; Powell, J.; Stamp, T.; 
Wastfield, H. 

Langley Wood (Downton), 52, 54. 

Langley, Dan., 416. John, 414, 
415. Nich,, 414. Rob, 
414. Rog., 422, 423. 

Thos., 422. 

Lanhill, nr. Chippenham, Dis- 
covery of Chamber in the 
Long Barrow, Mrs. M. E. 
Cunnington on, 193, 300— 
308 (jigs.). Human bones 
from Long Barrow, Dr. J. 
Beddoe on, 308—310. 
Neolithic pottery, 305, 306. 
Skeletons, 803, 304, 307, 

Lanke, Thos., 419. 

Lansdown (Som.), Rom.arrowhead, 
134. Tower, illust., 631, 503, 


John, merch- 
Sam., 426. 


Lansdowne House,arts.and illusts., 
noticed, 503, 635. 

Lansdowne, Marchioness of, arts. 
on and ports. noticed, 170, 503, 
635. Marquis of, 520, 686 ; 
art. on, noticed, 503, 

“Larder Silver,” rent, 286, 

“ Lasyng,” meaning of, 49. 

Late Celtic animals’ bones, Oare, 
Bos longifrons, Dog, 138, 139. 
Bone bridle cheek pieces ? Glas- 
tonbury and Oare, 187, 138(jfig.); 
Comb, Oare and Glastonbury, 137 
(fig-), 188 ; Pipe, Oare, 187( fig.) 5 
scoops, Oare, 187 (jig.). 

Bronze bridle bits, 135. 

Fibule, Aylesford, Oare, 

Rotherley, &c. 134. Tweezers, 

Oare, 1384. 

— Tron arrowhead, Oare 
and Wood Eaton, 134 (fig.); 
Bridle bit? Oare, 135 ( jig.) ; Dag- 
ger guard or Hammer, Oare, 
Glastonbury, &c., 134 (jfig.), 185 ; 
Fibule, Oare and Rotherly, 134 
(jig.) ; Keys, sickle-shaped, 135 
(jigs.): Nail cleaner, Oare, 135 
(fig.); Nails, Oare, 185 (jig.); 
Slag, analysed, Oare, 138. 

— -— Pottery, Belgic wares, 
Oare, 131; colander, 1387; cor- 
doned ware,132; knobbed covers, 
470; spindle whorls, 136; tiles 
and bricks, 188 ; weight, 187 ; see 
also Colchester ; Oare; Shoe- 
bury ; Weymouth. Whet- 
stones, rubbers, and - querns, 
Oare, 188. 

Latham, Sam., 118. 

Latimer, Arms, 612. 

Laverstock, Chantry, 539. Porch, 
illust., 169. Persons, see 
Manning, H.J.; Townsend, C. H. 

Lavington, illusts., 356. Manor, 
151, Mollusca, 74, 77. 

Lavington, Bishops o7 West, brief, 
457. Church, Auncell or 
Becket Chapel, 539. Frith 
Farm, 494. Persons, see Glass, 
John. See also Gore Chapel. 

Lavington, Market [East, Staple, 
Chipping], Chantry and Chapel, 
539, Persons, see Merritt, J. 
H. ; Underwood, Geo. and 
Eleanor. Registers printed,496. 

Lavington, Robert and Isabella de, — 
merchant's mark, 326. 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 675 


Lawarne, John, 414, 
Lawes, Mr., 410, 481. Alex., 
398, 411. Sarah, bequest,577. 
Thos., 422. 
Lawne, Thos., 418. 


Lawrence, John, 432, 561. Rev. 


T., 437. Rev. T. J., writings, 
355.  Walt., 387,388. Wid. 
420. 
Lawrence Walsham (Berks), 454. 
Lawson, W. H., port., 8357. 
Le Mote (Herts) Manor, 154. 
Teaden Papal Bulle, Swindon 
and Warminster, 142. Seals 
of cloths, 325. 
Leadley, Mr., 561. 
Leate, Will., 432. 
Leche, John le, 444. 
442 


Leckhampstead Ch., 210. 
Lee, Fras., 280 —282. 
276 —278. 
Leeds, E. T., on age of horse shoes, 
484. 
Leeson, Mary Isabel, d. of Dr., 147. 
Legge, Chr., 428. Geo., 416, 417. 
Thos., 121. 
Leicester, College of New Work, 
property in Wilts, 538, 542. 
Leigh House, Bradford, art. on, 
noticed, 164. 
Leighton, Eliz., d. of Geo., 630. 
Leisham, Nich., 567. 
Lenten veil, 37, 348, 383, 386. 
Leominster (Heref.), Ch., 460. 
| Leonard Stanley (Gloucs), fire,457. 
| Lepers at Devizes, fair granted to 
| 536. 
| Lepers’ Hospitals, see Bradford- 
| on-Avon; Devizes; Fuggle- 
stone; Harnham ; Maiden Brad- 
ley ; Malmesbury ; Salisbury. 
) Lepidoptera, 165, 171, 358. 
| “ Leprosy Queen, The,” see Wilton. 
Lestor, Edw., 433. 
| Leu, Sir Rog. de, 442. 
) Leutherius, Bp., 212. 
Level (?), Ld., 537. 
) Levenoth ( ) founds hospital at 
| Marlborough, 539. 
| Leversuch, Nath. and wid., 415. 
| Levinze, Will., 291, 
Lewis (Levys), Mr., 415. John, 
569. Rob., 278, 279. 
ee Will. 569. 
| Lewte, Mrs., 396. 


Rob. the, 


Sir Rob., 


Lewton, Rog., 427. 
Ley, James, Earl of Marlborough, 
543 


Lezoux (France), manufactory of 
Samian ware, 465, 467, 468. 

Library, additions to, 171, 358, 508. 

Lightfoot, Will., 365, 

Lights in Church, 36 ; bequests for 
maintenance of, 532—544, 551, 
Be), Sh, Font taper, 38. 
Maiden’s light, 36,37. Paschal 
taper, 37, 38. 

Lignite and jet beads and stud, 623. 

LIimax arborum, 61, flavus, 
61. maximus, 57, 61 ; vars. 
cinereo-niger, fasciata, and syl- 
vatica, 61. tenellus, 60. 

Limerick, Bp. of, see Webb, G. 

Limnea auricularia, TA. gla- 
bra, 60, 76. palustris, 75. 

pereger, 57, 75; vars. vul- 
garis, lutea, and scariforme, 75. 

stagnalis, 75 ; var. fragilis, 
76. truncatula, 75 ; var. 
elegans. 15. 

Lincoln, John, Bp. of, 377. 

Line, Dr., 44. Anth., 420, 

Linzey, Mr. and Mrs. Levi, ports., 


57. 

“ Lipp Cloth,” 403, 407. 

Lisburn (Ireland), brief, 461. 

Lisle, Sir John, 364. Viscount, 
110. 

Lister, Geo., 276. 

Litchfield (——), 8. 

Lithuania, Protestants, brief for, 
450. 

Litten, Rev. J. H., port., 642. 

Little, Geo., port., 642. 

Littlecote, Chapel, 539. Eagle 
shot, 140. House, 208 ; illusts., 
346. 

Littleport, brief, 461. 

Littleton, Beckett fam., 539. 

Littleton Drew, Long Barrow,303. 

Littleton (Middx.), 454, 

Littleton, Stony, Long Barrow,3802. 

Littleton, Michael de, 444. 

Livens, H. M., writings, 637. 

Liverpool, 462. 

Liversedge’s obit., at Westbury. 
543. 

Lancudduferry (Carmarthen), 456, 

Llanwilling Ch., brief, 461, 

Lloyd, Rev. J. A., 324. 

Loane, Will., 427. 


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676 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


Lobbe, Rich., 412. 
Locke, Mr., 423. Anne, 427. 
F. A. 8., writings, 355. 
Wadham, 355. Wid., 416. 

Lockey, Will., 114, 118, 231, 232. 

Lockwood, Chinty, d. of W. P. P., 
port., 357. 

Lockyer, Sir N., 635. 

Logdon, R., 200. 

Lok, T., 581. 

Lolling, 52. 

London, fires, 455; Drury Lane, 
459 ; ‘Holborn, 451 ; Sugar Ho,, 
453; Russell Street, 454, 

St. Dunstan’s in the West, 41. 
St. Kath, nigh the Tower, 


454, St. Martin’s in the 
Fields, 451. Shire Lane, 461. 
Strand, 461. Temple 


Ch., payment at the font, 231. 
London, Will., Bp. of, 377. 
London, Chr., 408, 405, 411. 

Wid., 415. 

Long, Anne, w. of Gyfford, brass 
at Bradford, 321. David, 
brief, 450. J., 200. Rob., 
167. Rob. C. C., ports., 357, 
506. Thos., 425, 431. 

Rt. Hon. W. H., art. on. noticed, 

351; ports., 153, 357. 
Longbridge Deverill, advowson, 

560. Ch., Norman work, 210. 
Longespee Chantry, Wanborough, 

543. Ela, lays foundation of 

Cath. Lady Chapel, 525. 

Nich., Bp. of Salisbury, 525. 

Will., chantry in Cath., 525. 
Longford Castle, illust., 346. 

Mantelpiece from at Church 

House, Salisbury, 371. 

Owners, see Cervington fam. ; 

Gorges, Sir 
Longleat, 203, 340. Arts. on, 

noticed and illusts., 162, 352, 356. 

Bath Field Club at, 352. 

Mollusca, 60, 61, 64, 81. 

Priory, 530. Visit of P. of 


Wales, 356. Work of Wyatt, 
162. 

Longman, Mr., 418. Messrs., 
gift, 509. ’ Edw., 416. 


Looker, John, 411. 
Lopes, Eliz. and Ernestine, 629. 
Geo., obit. notice, 629. Geo. 
Ludlow, obit. notice, 337. Geor- 
gina, E., 387. Sir Ralph, 
Bart.,837. Ralph Ludlow,629. 


Lord, John, 291, 
Lorsch (Germ.), 360. 
Lostwithiel (Corn.), Ch., 208, 209. 
Lott, John, merchant’s mark, 327. 
Loveday, David, 419. 
Lovell, Ben., 546. J., 561. 
"Peter Audley, 150. Peter 
Audley, D. A., obit. notice, 150. 
Rob., 572. Rog., 7. 
Rosalind, d. of Fras, 150. Mos, ‘ 
167. 
Lovett (——), 388. 
Lowe, Mr., 417. 
notice, 150. 


Ch. H., obit. 
Sir Gabriel, 283. 
Geo., 414. Rich., 417. 
Sir Thos., 283. Wid.,433. 
Lowndes, Edw. C., obit. notice, 
151. 
Luard, Col., 19. 


Lucas, Mr., 143. & Kinnear, 


quarriers, 160. John, 426. 
J. L., 638. 
Luckett, James, port., 156. 
Ludgershall, 299, Chantry, 
539. Fire, 1679, 455. 
Ludlow fam., 446. Mr., 404. 
Lord, gift, 508. Hen., 
1st Baron, 629. Will, 416: 
tomb, J1. 


Luffe, Wid, 432. 

Lullington ’(Som.) Church, 209. 

Luttrell a arms, 196. 

Luxmore, John, 411. 

Lydiard Millicent, 104. Land 
for obit., 539. Persons, see 
Rudbeck, J. Heian 
printed, 496. 

Lydiard, North, Persons, see Rus- 
sell, Rob. 

Lydiard Tregoze, drawing, 643. 

Land for lamp, 539. 

Sce also Can Court. 
Lygrave in Luton (Beds.), 453. 
Lyland, Joan, 428. 

Lyme, Mr., 347. Anth., 416. 

Lymington (Hants.) Ch., 451, 

Lynchetts, The (Downton), 53. 

Lyneham, Red throated Diver,140. 

Persons, see Archard, J: ohn. 
Lyons, Roman pottery made, 469. 
Lyt, Hen., 451. 

Lythwood, brief, 462. 

Lyveden fam., 439. 

Macdonald, Rey. F. W., 211. 

Machanes (Mequinez), briefs for 
captives, 460. 

Macke, Mr., 417. 


‘ INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 677 


Mackes, Edm., 416, 41'7. 

Mackrell, Mr., "403. Wid., 419, 
430. 

Macleane, Rev. Douglas, writings, 
300, 504, 641. 

Maclulick, J. M., port., 170. 

Mc Murdo, Kath. E . d. of Gen, Sir 
W. W. S 150. 

; Maddington, sale particulars and 
illusts., 350, 351. 

Maiden Bradley, chantry, 533, 539. 

Leper hospital or priory, 533, 
571, 583; suppressed, 530. 
Mollusca, 62-65, 71—73. St. 
Matthew's Fair, 533. See also 
Bayclitfe, Horningsham, Little. 

Maiden Castle (Dors.), 205. 

Maildulbh, founder of Malmesbury, 
212. 

~ Malden, A. R., 413, 525, 581; note, 
488, 

Mallard, John, 433. Rob., 433. 

Wid., 433. 

Mallett = 283. 

Malmesbury, 156. Abbey, arts, 
on, and illusts., noticed, 160, 161, 
346; seal described, 211, 212: 
shrine of St. Aldhelm, ill 2 sup- 
pressed, 531. Bath Field Club 
visit, 352, Birport, St. Mary’s 


Chantry, 539, Burnevale 
Chapel, 539. Burton Hill 
chapel, 539. Election 


Petition, 1807, E. O. P. 
Bouverie on, 292—299. 
High Stewardship, 295, 296. 
Tron scutcheon, illust., 169. 
Market cross, "illust., 346; re- 
stored, 503. Mollusca, 71, 
lige Monks ordained, "557, 
Persons, see Bishop ( ye 
Broadway, M. ; Colbourne, Mr. ; 
Estcourt, Edm. ; Forrester, A. L. 
(Mayor) ; Jefferies, W. ; Hanley 
(—); Ladbrook, Mr. (M.P.); 
Moore, J.(Mayor); Newth ( 
Ponting ); Sergeant, Mr. ; 
Spackman, Mr. ; 2 
Wilkins, (—-. St. Antony’s 


Chapel, 539. St. Helen’s 
Chapel, 539. St. James’ 
Chapel, 539. St. John Bapt. 
Leper Hospital, 539. St. 
M. Magdalene Leper Hospital, 
539. St. Michael’s Chapel, 
539. Saxon coins minted at, 


165. Westport Chantry, 539. 


Malmesbury, Earl of, 366. 

Malmesbury, Will. of, his evidence 
as to Bradford Saxon Church, 
362. 

Malpus, Eliz., benefaction, 577. 

Malter, Pet., 390, 408. 

Malybroke, Rich., 568. 

Man, see Mann. 

Mann (Man), Dorothea G., d. of 

W. J., port., 169. Humph., 

273. Thos., 29, 40, 47. 

Manley, Rev., F. ‘E, 496 ; Local 

Sec., 191 ; Remarks, 190. 

Manningford Bohune, see Okesey. 

Manningford Bruce, Manor held 
by Tiron Abbey, 529. 

Manning, Fras., 415, 424, 427, 433. 

a Vey obit notice, 494, 

Mansy, Benet, 387. 

Mantell, Will, 411, 412, 

Manthel, Thos. sy 34. 

Manton, "Blue-headed Wagtail, 140. 

Chantry property, 539, 559, 
564, 568. Mollusca, 63, 75. 
Stables, arts. on, noticed, 164. 

Manuscripts, the Society’ 8, 
439—447. 

Marbell, Adam, 7. 

Marden, 156. Eagle shot, 140, 
358, 515. IT.and for lamp, 539. 

Persons, see Alexander, J. ; 
Kingston, J. W. 

Markes, And., 420. Edw., 423, 
424, Rich., 8. Simon (L. 
and II.), 417, 424, 428. Thos., 
493, 424. Thos. Chafin, tomb.,9. 

Market Deeping, fire, 457. 

Market Rasen, briefs, 461, 462. 

Marlborough, 992. ca True 
relation of the approach of 

’ Prince Rupert tothe good towne 
of Marlborow,” reprint noticed, 
166. Angel, The, 571, 578, 
583. Bailey, The, 559, 564, 

Baily Ward, 561. Barton 
[Berton], The, 559, 564. Blind 
Lane, 559, 561, 564. Blow- 
horn St., 571, 575, 580, 583. 

Brief, 455. Butcher Row, 
580. Castle, 569 ; Chapel, 
540, 549; Chaplains, 577, 581 ; 
Property “of Q. Katherine Parr, 
560,  Chantries, Rev. Chr. 
Wordsworth on, 550—584. 

Chantry, The, C. E. 
Ponting on, 585—589 (jigs.); 
House, 550, 561 ; origin of name, 


678 


586 ; value of, 554. Charities, 
263—266. Chymanage close, 
570. Clergy, number of, 
at different times, 545, 547, 549, 
579. Clothiers, bequest to, 
576. “Coffee House,” 576. 

College, Chapel, 545, 581; 
Nat- Hist. Soc. report for 1908, 
noticed, 347. Communicants, 
number of, 550, 580. Cowle- 
bridge, bequest for repairs of, 
570. Cricketers’ Arms, The, 
550. Crown, The, 576. Cu- 
rates, 581. Eleot Mill, Mol- 


lusca, 76—78, 82. Epilobium 
nummularifolium, 347. Fire, 
1653, brief for, 450. Fisher- 


men on Kennet, 559, 564. 
Flashey Pond, Mollusca, 76. 

Forest, art. on, noticed, 352. 

Gallows Close, 582. Good 
Friday, dole and rents, 573, 576. 

Gough’s close, 582. Gram- 
mar School, 553, 554, 581, 582. 

Greenward, The, 536, 572, 
573. Hermitage, The, 561, 
562, 567, 568, 575, 578, 579, 583. 

High Cross, 575. Hyde 
Lane, 559. Jews in 18th 
cent., art. noticed, 349. Kath- 
erine Wheel, The, 550. Kal- 
ling House, The, 572, 578, 584, 

King‘s Arms Inn, 576. 
Kingsbury St., 567, 581. Lloran 
House, 550. “ Marlborough 
Country, The,’ noticed, 496, 

Marsh, The, 559, 578. 

Marshward, The, 572. Mol- 
lusca, 61—82. Moreforest, 
567, 575. 579. Municipal 
Survey Book, 551. Newland, 
573, 583. Pall given, 577. 

Perrin’s Hill, 576. Persons, 
see Alleyn (Mayor) ; Bambridge 
W. S. (Mayor); Benet, W.; 
Blundell, T. (Rector); Brom- 
flete, R. (Vicar); Browne, R. 
(Mayor) ; Bytheway, J. (Mayor); 
Child, J. (Mayor); Crabb, W. ; 
Diston, A. ; Dubbernel, T, 
(Vicar) ; Dyconson, R. (Mayor) ; 
Dyer, J. (Vicar); Foster, R 
(Mayor); Goudhyne, J.; Hall, 
R. (Rector) ; Heskins, J.(Vicar); 
Hill, E. J. (Vicar) ; Hogsflesh, 
A.; Jones, W. (Rector); Law- 
rence, J. (Mayor); Lovell, B. 


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571, 581 ; 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


(Vicar) ; Miles J. and T. (Vicars); 
Milburn( Mayor) ; Morley, Thos.; 
Parenchetfe, J. (Mayor); Pen- 
grife, R. (Mayor); Perry, F. 
(Rector); Pire, S.; Poole, J. 
(Mayor) ; Proffet, N. (Rector) ; 
Richardson, R.; Rowland, J. 
(Vicar) ; Sacheverell, J.(Rector) ; 
Simmonds, W. (Mayor) ; Syvet, 
N. (Vicar); Tate, A. (Vicar) ; 
Weare, R.(Mayor) ; Wheeler, S. 
H. ; Whytfield (Rector) ; see also 
Marlborough Chantries, 550— 


- 584, Population at different 


periods, 550. “Priory, The,” 
by. Priory of Carmelites, 
suppressed, 5380. 
Priory of Guilbertines, 530, 
581. Priory of St. Margaret, 
547, 548, 553, 581; granted to 
Anne of Cleves, 548. Property 
of Ed. Seymour, D. of Somerset, 
560. Rents for obits. and 
lamps, 540. Rising Sun, The, 
562. St. John’s Close, 582. 
St. John’s Hospital, 539, 
547—549, 580, 581, 585 ; becomes 
Grammar School, 582; List of 
Masters or Priors, 582; site of 
Chapel, 553. St. Margaret’s 
Mead, medieval water pot found, 
358. St. Margaret’s Priory, 
Remains, 589. St. Martin’s 
Church, 540,569, 580 ; destroyed, 
547, 548 ; Incumbents, 581. 
St. Mary’s Church, 549; 
advowson, 560; bequests to, 
573, 575 ;  chantries, 581 ; 
doorway, illust., 346 ; Foster 
and Pengryve’s Chantry, 540, 
548, 569, 580,581; Jesus service, 
572, 578, 579, 584; list of obits, 
&e., 583, 584 ; Our Lady’s service, 
bequests to, 584; stipendiary 
priest, 540. St. Mary’s Vic- 
arage, particulars, 546 ; value of, 
554; vicars of, 581. St. 
Peter’s Church, advowson, 560 ; 
altar of H. Trinity, 578, 581; 
altar of St. Katherine, 555—558 ; 
bequests, 573—575;  Brydde’s 
Chantry, 540, 545, 548, 578, 580, 
581, 585: deeds concerning its 
foundation, printed, 555—559, 
562—566 ; list of priests, 585, 
586; property of, 560, 561, 568— 
569 ; churchwardens’ accts., 549 ; 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 679 


Jesus altar, site of, 576; Jesus 
service, 539, 548, 515, 579; 581 ; 
endowments and property of, 
566—567, 571, 572,578, 583; or- 
naments, valueof, 579; ‘suppressed, 
560 ; obits, list of, 570, 582, 583 ; 
ordinationat, 557; - OurLady’ $ ser- 
vice,539,578, 581, 583; stipendiary 
priest, 567, 568 ; ; suppressed, 560, 
579, 580; "plate in 1553, 578; 
tower, date of, 558 ; Wolsey or- 
dained at, 557. St. Peter’s 
Rectory, particulars of, 545, 554. 
St. Thomas’ Hospital, near, 
540. Shambles, 561. 
Snowstorm, April 25th, 1908,347. 
Stalls for tradesmen, 564. 
Stars Hill and Mead [Sterry’s], 
559, 564. Sun Inn, 562. 
Sun Lane, 559. Swan 
Mead, 562, Swan, The, 568, 
580. Tokens, 142. Visit 
of Geologists Assoc. 163. 
Wesleyan Chapel, 642. 
Wheatsheaf, The, 550. 
White Horse, illust., 351. 
Wills and Bequests 
poe eons uses, list of, 570 
—5 
Marsh, Rich., 410, 412. Thos., 
423, 428, 
Marsh & Dawes, Messrs., 146. 
Marsh Harrier, phot, 486. 
Marshall, Mr., Geo., 421. 
L. Ta, a. 169. Rog., 
BAT, 553. 
Marshman, Arth., 431. 
Marston, End Farm, Pound Farm, 
&e., illusts., 636. Sale, 636. 
Marston, South, Persons, see Wil- 
liams, A Property of 
Tiron Abbey, 529. 
Martin [Marten] Chapel, 540, 543. 
Down Camp, 590. 
Martin, Edw., 419, 429. 
Martinsell Camp, 125, 127, 139; 
plan illust., 158. 
Marvin, Anth., 430, 
Mascal, John, 102, 103. 
Maskelyne, Mrs., note, 157. A. 
S., 515; on the Society’s 
MSS. Quidhampton, 90— 


124; 213—291; writings, 
354. Edw., 234. N.S., 
gifts, 508, 515. 

Mason, Edw., 418, 424. Hen., 
418. 


Masters, Geo., 419, 425, 430. 
John, 410. 

Maton, Mr., 42. Dr. W.G., 
coll. of mollusca, 57—84. 

Matson, Robbins fam., 156. 

Mattershaw, Hen., 414, 416, 417, 

423, 424, 498, 430. 

Matthew, Ji ohn, benefaction, 573, 

583. Rob., 403. 

Matthewes, J ohn, 427.  Pet., 415. 

Maud Heath’s Column, and cause- 

way, illusts., 169. 

Mauduit Chapel, Westbury, 543. 

Mauley, Lord de, 366. 

Maundeville, Hugh de, seal and 
arms, 102. 

May fam., 154, 

Tom, port., 170. 

Mayings, 42. 

Mayle, Rich., 584. 

Maynard, Auth., 415,428. Joan, 
415. Wi IL, 419. 

“Mayo and Elton Families of Wilts, 
&e.,” by C. H. Mayo, noticed, 154, 
347. Barbara, 154. 
James, port., 154, Jane, port., 
154. John (I. and II.), 154. 

Will, 154. 

Mayor, John, 432. Rawleigh 
(Maijor), 416. 

Mazers, 384. 

Meade, Rev. Sidney, 141. 

Mearch, John, 46. 

Mease, Thos., 141. 

Medley, Bennett, 418. 

Medlicott, H. E., 191, 513, 519. 
Gifts, 172, 358, 509, 643; re- 
marks, 517. 

Meehan, J. F., gift, 171; writings, 
161. 5 

Melcombe Regis (Dors.), 452. 

Melford, Long (Suff.), brief, 462. 

Melksham, 156. Tllust., 356. 

Mollusca, 62—64, 70. 
See Sandridge. 

Melksham, Hen. de, 326. 

Melton, Little (Norf.), brief, 41. 

Menaunt, Walt., 97. 

Mercer, Frank, 416. 

Merch, John, 4A, 

Merchants’ Marks, 8, 365, 
409. T. H. Baker on, 
324—328 (/jigs.). 

Merden, Sir T., 552. 

Mere, 59, 156. Berkeley’s 
Chantry, 540. Church, 
Chapels, and Chantries, 540; 


John, 420. 


680 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


Merchants’ Marks, 324, 327; 
Tower, 558. Dean’s House, 
mantelpiece from at Salisbury, 
370. Fire, brief, 453. 
Forward’s Chantry, 535, 539, 540. 
Mollusca, 61—67, 70—73, 80. 
Persons, see Bettesthorne, J. 
de; Lloyd, J. A. (Vicar) ; ; 
Townsend, C. H. (Vicar). 
See also Chadenwyche. 
Mere, J. de, 540. 
Meriot, Geo., benefaction, 2. 
Merriday, Wid., 427. 
Merriman, Nath., benefaction, 577. 
Merritt, Ties , port., 170. 
Merrivall, Nich., 429, 
Merrywether, Hen., 416. 
Onnom., 389. Simon, 411. 
Mervyn, Mrs., 416, 421. Edw., 
432, Hen., 611. Will., 421. 
Mesley Down (I. of W.), 499. 
Metcalfe, Will., 280. 
Metford, Rich., Bp. of Salisbury, 
377. 
Methuen & Co., gift, 643. 
Methuen fam. and Ho.at Bradford, 
192. Rev. P. E. O’B., 494. 
Rev. T. P., obit. notice, 494. 
Meynterne, Wid., 416. 
Meynety, Thos., 416. 
Mich’., Peter, 442. 
Michael, Father, 36. 
Michell, John, 559, 564. 
ich., 443. Sam. of 
Notton, will, 348. 
Middelaston, 441. 
Middens, snails in, 68. 
Middleton (Winterslow), 34. 
Midgehall, Manor of, 234. 
Midwinter, Rob., 561. 
Milax Sowerbyi, 60, 62. 
Milburn, Jos., 547, 550. 
Mildenhall, Church, drawings and 
illusts., 345, 643. Mollusca, 
79. Woodlands, Chapel of 
Templars, 542. 
Mildmay, Walt., 579. 


Miles, Eleanor S., 337. John, 
337. Joseph, 546. Rev. 
P. E., obit. notice, 337. Thos., 
546. See also Myles. 


Milford, Mollusca, 81, 82. 
Miller, Sanderson, work at Lacock, 
497, 498. 


Milner, Mr., 232. John, 118. 
Mills, Edm. San 337. Fanny, 
+ 337. Geo., 422. John, 


415. Michael, 421. Nich., 


A410. Thos. L., obit. notice, 
337. Wid., 420, 421, 427. 
Milston, Barrows, see Brigmerston. 
Milton Abbas (Dors.), briefs, 40, 

450. 
Milton Lilborne, see also Brooms- 
grove. 
Minchen, John, 415. 
Minehead (Som.), brief, 459. 
Mines, John, 340. 
Minety, registers printed, 496. 
Rent for lamp, 540. 
pee Augustine, 417. Rich., 
See also Mynety. 
Mae [Mineveh], Rich., 428. 
Minterne, John, 425. 
Mire, J ohn le, 443. 
Mitcham, brief, 462. 
Mitchell, Hugh, 419. John, 
416. Joseph, 420. 
Kath., 426. Rich., 424. 
Thos. 418, 419, 420. 
Wid., 419, 421. See also 
Michell. 
Moberly, Frances E., 491. 
Mockney, field name, see Tisbury. 
Moffat, Mr., 635. 
Mogg, Rev. H. H., 
remarks, 197. 
Molendo, see Molyn. 
Mollusca of Wiltshire, with 
Bibliography, E. W. Swan- 
ton on, 57—85 
Moleyn [de Molendo], J., O77. 


gift, 171; 


Molynes, Anne, 291. Mary d. 
of Will., 291. ; 
Mompesson, Mr., 34. John, 287. 


Thos., 367. 

Monastic Houses, Act for sup- 
pression of, 530. See Ames- 
bury ; Athelney ; ; Avebury ; 
Bradenstoke ; Charlton; Clat- 
ford ; Corsham ; Easton Royal ; 
Edington ; ; Ivychurch ; Kings- 
wood; Kington St. Michael ; 


Lacock; Longleat; Maiden 
Bradley ; Malmesbury ; Marl- 
borough; Monkton F arley ; 


Ogbourne ; Stanley ; Studley ; 
Stratton St. Margaret ; Upavon ; 
Wilton. 

Money-Kyrle, Major Ante 


obit. notice, 144. Lt. 
Je E., a 
Monk, Tr. V., port., 357. 


Monkton, Free Chapel, 540, 
Monkton Deverell [or East], ad- 
vowson, 560. 


IN DESOTO! VOln XVI, 681 


Monkton Farleigh Priory, 530, 534; 
Church excavated, 188. 

Monkwearmouth (Dur.) Church, 
360, 362. 

Mont. St. Bernard, Hospital (Sa- 
voy), 529. 

Montacute (Som.), 203, 204. 

Montagu, Col. Geo., coll. of Mol- 
lusea, 57—84; Testacea Britan- 
mca, 58. 

Monumental Inscriptions, copied, 
516. 

Moody, Edw., 419. 

Moore, Alderman, 503. Ephr., 


432. J., port., 357. 

Thos. (poet), art. on, noticed, 352. 
Tom., port., 170. Wid., 

432. 


Mooreing, Grace, 418. 

Moote Hall, Halifax, 233. 

Mordon, Edm. de, 98. 

More Abbeston (Whiteparish), 540, 
544, 

More, Eliz., obit, 575. James, 
obit, 574, 575,581,583.  Will., 
33, 41, 46, 47. 

Morley, Edw., 267—270. Sir 
John, 267—270. Thos., Bp. 
Suffragan of Marlborough, 558. 

Morgan, Mr. and Mrs., 417. 


Arth., 288. Hen., 430. 
Rob., 418. Wid., 421. 
Morgan’s Hill, Medieval 


Earthwork near, Mrs. M. 
E. Cunnington on, 516, 590 
—598. 

Morpeth (Northb.), brief, 457. 

Morris, Hen., charity, 161. 
Nich., 432. Will., 429. 

Morris dancing, 31. 

Morse, John, 49. Morgan, 423, 
428, Thos., 425. 

Morton Pinkney (Northants), 445. 

Morton (Cardinal), 547. 

Mother Antony’s Well, see Brom- 
ham, 

Moulder, V. J., 496. 

Moulton, Mr., 192. 
409. 

Mount Caburn, Late Celtic objects, 
136. 

Mounte, Will., founds chantries, 
5 


538. 
Mountford, Will., 110. 
Mowdy, Rog., 422, 423. 
Moyne, Walt., 559, 565. 
Much Marcle (Heref.), 144. 


VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXIV. 


Will., 401, 


Mud-built cottages, 637. 

Mulle, J. Atte, 577. 

Mullings, Benoni, 629. James 
(I. & IT.), 200. John, 200. 

R. B., obit. notice, 629. 

Mummers at Stourton, 158. 

Mumpesson, see Mompesson. 

Mundy [Munday], J. C., 501. 
John, 423, 432. Wid., 427. 

Will, 412. 

Museum and Library, additions to, 
171, 358, 508, 509, 643. 
Enlargement and _ re-arrange- 
ment, 186, 187. Library, 
189. Maintenance Fund, 
189. 

Mussell, Hen., 414, 417. 

Musselwhite, Rich., 433. 

Muston Alby, 272. 

Mya ovalis, 81. 

Myers, Canon, 352. 

Myles, Rich., 427. 

Myllent, Nich., 568. 

Mynniard, Thos., 404, 428. 

Mynors, Rev. A. B., on 
Briefs from the Registers 
ye Langley Burrell, 448— 

63. 


Mynety, Marg., 420. Nich., 
429, Wid., 420, 424. 

Nadder River, 60. 

Nadigge, John, 568. 

Naish, see Nash. 

Nash [Naish], Giles, 426. 
John, 428, 431, 433. Wid., 
431, Will, 405, 406, 415, 
417—419, 423. 

Nashe, John 4, 33. 

Neale, Simon, 412. 

Neeld, Sir Audley, 301, 307. 

Neesham, Mr., 327. 

Nelson relics, see Trafalgar. 

Nelson, Earl, writings, 355. 

Neolithic Flints lying below 
the present surface at Din- 
ton, Rev. G. H. Engleheart 
on, 86—89. Interments, 
Dinton, 144. 

Neritina fuviatilis, 79. 

Nether Wallop (Hants), 254. 

Netheravon, barrow opened, 626. 

-Beech’s Barn, Rom.-Brit. 

village and remains, 626. 
Church, Norman work, 210. 
Fire, briet, 459. Persons, 
see Hussey, T. W. and Arthur; 
Saucer, Roe. Property, 446. 


3B 


682 


Nettlestead (Kent.), 453. 

Nevill, Rev. E. R., on Salis- 
bury, a Royal Aid and 
Supply for 1667, 413—434. 

Writings, 525. 

Neville arms, “612. 

New Coll., Oxford, 529. 

New Zealand, 520. 

New, W., 582. Wid., 426. 


Newbury, brief, 458. Rom. 
pottery, 468. 

Newbury, Morgan, 417. 

Newby, John, 429. Thos., 430. 


Will., 419. 

Neweourt Farm, Downton, Green- 

land Falcon, 487. 
Newent (Gloucs.) Ch., 454. 
Newhouse, 54. 
Newington St. Mary, brief, 463. 
Newman, Alex., 44, 46, 48. 

Hen., 46, 48. Leonard, 47. 


Marg., 34. Michael, 33, 
AT. Rob., 412. Thos., 
46, 47, 49. Sir T., benefac- 
tion, 537. Walt., 48. 
Will, 47. 


Newmarket (Suif.) fire, 455. 


Newnton, North, churchwardens’ 
accounts, 348. 
Newth ( ), 296. 


Newton Court (Som.), 633. 

Newton, South. Burdon’s Ball, 
534, Church, illust., 345. 
Customa] of, printed, 344. 

Newton Tony, 231. Illust., 638. 

Manor and advowson, descent 

and owners, 110—116. Per- 
sons, see Crane, Thos. ; Reed, J. 

Nichol, John, 4 

Nicholas fam., 352. 

John, 290, 420, 424. 

Shy 

Nicholls, James, brief, 452. 

John, 417. Rog., 404. 

Nicholson, Ch., 611. 

Nineveh, Rich., 414. 

Nisbet, R. P., 201. 

Noble, Rich., 46, 426. 

432. 

Nomansland, History of, by H. M, 
Livens, noticed, 637. 

Norman tympana, trees and boar- 
hunts on, 208, 209. 

Norridge, 540. 
543. 

Norrington, 
David. 


Geo., 421. 
Rob., 


Wid., 


Free Chapel, 


persons, see Long, 


INDEX TO VOL, XXXVI. 


Norroway, Wid., 427. 

Northey, Geo., 196, 643. Vere 
W., port., 643. Will., 291. 

N orthleigh. Bradford-on-Ayon, 337. 

Northumberland, Duke of, 579. 

Norton Bavant, Church, 540. 
Long barrow pottery, 306. 
Mollusca, 81. Persons, see 
Benett, John. 


Norton, Philip’s (Som.), 204. 

Notton House, 491. Persons, 
see Michell, S. 

Noyce, John, 415. Joseph, 
429, Pet., 420. Thos., 
421. 

Noyes, J., 200. 

Noyle, J ohn, merchant's mark, 326, 

Nunton, 53. In Downton, 52, 


Nutley, Thos. ., 428. 

Nutt, Wid., 414. 

Nuttyng, Rob., bequest and obit, 
571, 583. 

Oake, Will., 425. 

Oakeford, James, 425. 

426. 

Oakeley Halli (Hants), 492. 

Oaksey Chapel, 540. 

Oare, Late Celtic pottery, 470. 
Late Celtic Rubbish Heap 
near, Mrs. M. E. Cunning- 
ton on, 125—139 (jigs.). 
Mollusca, 79. 

Oberbarmen, brief, 461. 

O’Brien, Matilda G:, d. of Capt. 
Ld. Edw., 494, 

Oburne, W ill, 417. 

Ockborne, John, 28, 46. 


John, 


Odey, G., 200. 
Odwell, Elias, 432. 
Odstock, 53. Church, 337. 


Manor, Descent of, 365. 
Persons, see Miles, P. E. (Rector); 
Webb, Sir John. 

Offer, J.D. Polite leas 

Ogbeare, 286. 

Ozgbourne, Alien Priory, 529. 
‘Gipsy Lane, 70. Persons, 
see Pedder, D. C. 

Ogbourne Meysey, Chantry pro- 
perty, 559, 564. 


Ogbourne St. Andrew, Chantry 
property, 540, 568. Persons, 
see Burton, Gilbert (Vicar); 


Carwardine, H. A. (Vicar). 
Coleman, A. Vicarage, value 
of, 554. See also Ogbourne 
Meysey ; Temple Rockley. 


INDEX TO 


Ogbourne St.George, Chantry, 554, 
557, 559. Beak’s Chantry, 
540, 569. Chantry House, 
570. Persons, see Eliot, Will. ; 
Wynyard, W. (Vicar). 

Vicarage, value of, 544. 

Ogbourne, W ill., 423. 

Oewell Hall ( Yorks), 233. 

Okesey (Manningford Bohun) Free 
Chapel, 540. 

Oldbury Castle, plan, illust., 158. 

Oldbury Hill, iron arrowhead, 480 
(jig.). Rom. key, 481 (yfig.). 

Oldfield, Mr., 41. 

Oldom, "Auch, Bp. of Exeter, 108 
BY: 

Oliver’s Castle, iron object found, 
141 ; plan illust., 158. 

Ombryseley, John, 586. 

Oram, Rog., 426. 

Orange, Protestants of, brief, 461. 

Orby, J., obit in Cathedral, 541. 

Orchard, Mr., 417, 423, 425. 

Orcheston St. Geor Ze, ‘illusts., 639. 

Persons, see Mills, Thos. ; 
Longman. 
Orcheston St. Mary, illust., 639, 
Rent for light, 540. 

Orford Ch., brief, 461. 

Organs, see Salisbury, St. Thomas. 

Orpin, Edw., his house at Brad- 
ford, 321, 

Osmond, Bp. of Salisbury, 211, 334. 

Painting of, 6. 

Oswestry (Salop), ’Ch., 454. 

Otes, Janet, d. of Will., 233. 

Over Runner=Sshrew, 639. 

Overfields (Wroughton), 217, 220, 
222, 223, 225, 226, 227, 229, 286, 
287. 

Overton, persons, see Glass, John. 

Overton,'Kast, Manor House illust., 
345. 

Overton, David, 421. James, 
maps by, 172. Jeremy, 427. 

John, 426. 

Ovyatt, Thos., 416, 431. 

Owen, Joseph and Mrs., ports., 170. 

Owl, Little, shot, 143. 

Oxford, 450. Brief, 41. 


Horseshoes, early, found, 484. 


St. Aldates, 453. 
Oxspring, Marg., 431. 
Pack Path (Downton), 53. 
Packer, John, 418, 419. 
Page, Anne, 418. 

Michael, 277. 


Geo., 423. 


VOL. XXXVI. 683 


Pailinche, 441. 


Paine fam., 365. Agnes, 34. 
John, 403. Rich., 47. 
Rob., 34. See also Payne. 


Paines Place (Dors.), 365. 

Paintings, mural, &c., see Bradford- 
on-Avon Parish Church, screen ; 
Salisbury Cath., Hungerford 
Chantry ; Salisbury, St. Thomas ; 
Winterbourne Gunner; Win- 
terslow. 

Palmer, Geo., 630. Gladys M., 
630. Sir Walt., obit. notice, 
630. Wid., 421, 429. Will. 
le, 442. 

Panton, Mr., 294. 

Paradice, Rob., 414. 

Paravicini, see Lockwood, Miss. 

Parencheff, John, bequest, 573, 575. 

Parham, Mr., 414, 416. 


Parker, Edw., 419. Joachim, 
367. John, 424. Rich., 425. 
Rob., 415. Wid., 432. 


Parr, Anne, d. of Thos., Lord Parr, 
port. in glass, 344. Q. Kath., 
property, 560. 

Parricke, Wid., 427. 

Parry, J. H., 496. 

Parsons, Mr., 429, 430. Edw., 
48, 432. John, 410, 427, 431. 
Nich., 423, 429. Rich., 571 ; 
obit., 541. Thos., 221, 430. 

Will., 45, 46, 48, 421. 

Parvise, see Idmiston Ch. 

Pasby, Ralph, 420. 

Passmore, A.D., 70. 141, 142. 

Patella lacustris, 74. 

Patney, illusts., 345, 356. 

Pattricke, Geo., 263. 

Paulesholte, Lambert de, 577. 

Paveshou, Church in Corsham, 540. 

Payeley fam., 543. 

Pavye, Geo., "431. 

Paxbrede, 383. 

Paxes, 580. 

Payle, Elenor, 388. 

Payne, Mrs., 405. Anne, bene- 
faction, 576. John, 36, 37, 
41, 46, 410, 425, 432. Rich., 
33, 47. Rob., 576. 

Thos. (I. & IT.), 28, 46, 47. 
Will., 46, 424, 429, See Paine. 

Paynter Eim., 282. Rob., 
hequest, 587. Will., 380, 382, 

Peacock, W., 551. 

Peade, Rob., 536. 

Peak-Garland, Mr., 311. 


o 


Bm 2 


684 INDEX TO 


Pearse, (——), 262. Rev. E. 
A., obit. notice, 338. James, 
Ralph, 220, 221. 


Sarum, 348. 

Pedder, Col. D. C., writings, 168. 

Pedewardyn, John, 100. 

Peirce, Abraham, 418, 423, 424. 
Dan., 420. Hen., 428. John, 
419, 430. Pet., 420. Rob., 
494. Will., 430. 

Pelham, Will., 568. 

Pelly, Lawrence, 430. Wid., 420. 

Pembroke, Countess of, ports., 357, 
507. Anne (Parr), port. in 
glass, 344. 

Pembroke, Earl of, 191, 422; gift, 
358; port., 507; writings, 343. 
4th Earl sends collectors to 
Palestine, 638. Hen.,24. Will. 
Herbert, 1st Harl, port. and will 
printed, 344; “Survey of the 
Lands of, Transcribed by 
Cc: R. Straton,” 1909, no- 
ticed, 343—345. 

Pengryfte [Pengryve], Hen., Chan- 
try at St. Mary’s, Marlborough, 
383, 540, 570. 

Pennicott [Pennicoate], Wid., 425, 
431. 

Penny [Penney], Edw., 423, 424, 
428. Rog., 423, 424. 

Will., 416. 

Penrese, Frank, note, 488. 

Penruddocke and Grove Rising, 
204. Arms, 635. Ch., 
(I. and II.), 521, 634, 635. 


Edw., 114, 230. Dr. F. G., 
eift, 508. Geo., 416. 
John, 114. Col. John, 635. 


Sir John, 415, 416. 
Thos. (1 and II.), 635. 
Pensford Ch., brief, 462. 
Penticost money, 36, 43. 
Pepperill, James, 424. John, 
424, 430. Wid., 428. 
Percevall, Mr., 415, 428. John, 
412, 423, 424, 428, 429. Will, 
428, 429, 430. 
Peregrine Falcons shot, 347, 486. 
Perham, Nich., 582. W., 577. 
Perkins, T., port., 169. 
Perrott, Sir John, art. on, noticed, 
349. 


VOL. XXXVI. 


Farwell, 


Perry, Ambrose, 410. 
Wid., 431. 


545. John, 431. 
Pers, Rob., 561. 
Pertwood, old font replaced, 489. 
Peryton, J. de, 539. 

Peter, Rector of Marlbro’, 558. 

Peterborough, Ld., 295. 

Peters, John, 424, 425. Thos., 
433. 

Peterson, Thos., 41. 

Petherton Park (Som.), 633. 

Peto, B. E., port., 506. H. A., 
350. 

Petrel, Fork-tailed, 347. 
Petrel, 487. 

Petty (—), 407. 

Will., 427. 

“Pew, Our Lady of the,” defined, 
570. 

Pewde, Will., 420, 423. 

Pewsey, Church, illust., 345, Roof 
of Vestry from Ivychurch, 24. 
See Withy Copse. 

Pey, John, 270. 

Peyche, Mr. 561. 

Phalarope, Grey, in summer plum- 
age, 487. 

Phelpes, Mr., 424. Mrs., 419. 
Augustine, 425. Ch., 423. Pet., 
404, 418, 424, _ Rich., 418. 

Philipps, Rev. Sir J. E., port., 
507 


Phillip, Thos., 425. 

Phillips, Mr., 427. Thos., 425. 

Phillipps, John, 422. Sir Thos., 
Historical Collections for Wilts, 
and port., 347. Walt., 421. 

Phippayne, Rob., obit., 541. 

Phipps, C. B. H., port., 506. 
C. N. P., 474, 506. 

Physa fontinalrs, 78. 

Pickering, J., 81. 

Pickle, Rob., 419. 

Pickwick, origin of name of Pick- 
wick Papers, 636. 

Pickwick, Eleazer and Moses, 636. 

Pierce, Hen., 415. Ruth, art. 
on, noticed, 349; Inscriptions 
concerning, old and new, 348. 

Pierpoynt, Rebecca, 453. 

Pig, Agnes, w. of Rich., 92, 93. 

Pigott, Mrs., 502. 

Pile, Gabriel, 42. 

Pinkeney, Rob., 416, 417. 

Pippard, Rog., 91. 

Pippett, Wid., 428. 

Pire, Simon, token, 142. 


Storm 


John, 425. 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 685 


Pisidium amnicum, 82. _ gassiesia- 
num, 60, 82. henslowianum, 
82. mtidum, 60, 82. obtusale, 
82. pulchellum, 82. pusillum, 
82; var. cunerea, 82. subtrun- 
catum, 82. 

Pistle, Francis, 418. 
Hen., 428. 

Pittar, Rosa, 493. 

Pitman, Benn, port. and art. on, 
506. Sir Isaac, 351; “ Biog- 
raphy, by I’. A. Reed,” 1890, and 
Bibliography, 155; “Life of,” 
by A. Baker, noticed, 154, 155 ; 
ports., 155. Sir Isaac & Sons, 
gift, 172. Sam., port., 155. 

Pittman, Anth., 418. James, 
416. Wid., 433. Will., 425. 

Pitton Church, Font, Brass, 
&c., C. E. Ponting on, 22. 
Persons see Strugnell, J. 

Pitts, Mat., 410. 

Pity, Our Lady of, defined, 570. 

Pix see Pyx. 

Planorbis albus, 57, 76. cart- 


Frank, 428. 


natus, 77. contortus, 77. 
corneus, 76; var. albida, 76. 
crista, 76. Sontanus, 

78. glaber, 60, 76. 

ron ete, 77. umbilicatus, 

57, 7 vortex, 17. 


Plate, Church, at Bristol, 197, 198, 
At Trinity Hospital, Salis- 
bury, 408. See Bradford-on- 
Avon, Parish Church ; Winter- 
slow. Chalices, 386. 
Player, Rob. ,merchant’s mark, 326° 
Pleydell, J ohn, 238. Zachariah, 
237 


Plomley, Will.; 47. 

Ploughbote, 250. 

Plucknett, Thos., 427. 

Plumpire, R. G., writings, 161. 

Poaching and trapping, 639. 

Poland, Protestants i in, brief for,455. 

Polden Hill (Som.), site of Battle 
of Edington, 633. 


Pole, ‘Agnes, 552. Sir Giles, 
351. Rob., 552. 
Polecats caught, 486. 
Pollard, Will., 452. 
Thos. de, 


Polton, John de, 99. 

, 96. 

Pomatias elegans, 19; vars., albes- 
cens, pallida, ochroleuca, 19. 

Pompeii, iron objects, 141. 
Pottery, 133. 


Pomroy, Thos., 429. 

Pontefract (Yorks. ) Ch., 450. 

Ponting ( ), 296. ©. E. , 950 ; 
drawings by, 356 ; note, 522; on 
the Chantry, Marlborough, 
585—589; on Churches of 
Boscombe, Idmiston, Win- 
terbourne Gunner, Winter- 
slow, Farley, Pitton. W. 
Grimstead, and Ivychurch, 
13—26. 

Ponynges, Geoffrey, 411, 

Pool Keynes, persons, see Miles, T. 
(Rector). 

Poole (Dev.), 286. (Mont- 
gomerys), 452. 

Poole, Mr. 2 ARO 571, 574. 

Steph., 4 


Poore, ith. “5, 433. Rich., 
Bp. of Salisbury, 558. Wid., 
420, 432, 

Pope, Mr., 580. J. A., 550. 
Oliver, 417. Rob., 49, 
Silvester, 407, 411. Sir T., 
530. Wid., 416, 425. 


Will, 427, 428. 

Portebrief, Pet., 95, 97. 

Porter, Mare. i, d. of Roger le, deed, 
443, "444, Thos. le, 425, 534. 
Will., 432. 

Porton Chapel and Chantries, 538, 
540. King-ale, 32. 

Portraits, Wiltshire, 169, 170, 357, 
506, 507. 

Portsmouth, Ch., 456. 

Potecary, Rich., 388. 


Potter, Hen., 499, J., 575, 576, 
583. Mr. and Mrs. John, 
ports., 507. Wid., 4380. 


Potterne, Cadley Farm, 494, 
Chapel of Bp’s Manor, 540. 
Ch, House, illust., 346. Porch 
Ho., illust., 505. Sale, 636. 

Pottery, Arretine at Cambridge 
and Bicester, 132 ; at Oare, &e., 
131—133 (jig.). 

—— Bronze Age, fine ths 
Brigmerston, 621 ; Figheldean, 
624 ; Netheravon, 626. Food 
Vessels or Drinking Cups, Ab- 
lington, 622 ; Brigmerston, 621 ; 
Syrencot, 623, 624, Incense 
Cup, “ Grape Cup,” Alton Parva, 
626 (jig.). Urns, Ablington, 
622 ; Brigmerston, 620 ; ; Bulford, 
a ( ie .), 619 ; The Bustard, 625 

1g 


686 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


Pottery, Gaulish, cream coloured, 
from Rheims, at Odare, 131; 
Red Ware, “Samian,” date of 
manufacture, 133. 

Late Celtic, Colchester,130, 
131, 470 ; at Oare, 128— 134 ; at 
Westbury, 469, 470, Sling 
Bullets, 136 ( fig.)- 

——— Medieval, from Morgan’s 
Hill Earthwork, 594, 595, 597, 
598. Old Sarum, 336. St. 
Margaret’s Mead, Marlborough, 
(water pot), 358. 

Neolithic, from Long Bar- 

rows, 305, 306. 

16th or 17th cent., at 
Devizes, 171. 

Pottes [or Potter], John, 567, 575, 
578, 580, 583. 

Poulshot [Polesholt], Bp. Ken at, 
art. on, noticed, 352. Property 
of St. John’s, Devizes, 540. 

Poulton, Chantry, 541. 

Pound, Rob., 430. 

Poverty i in Wilts, 342, 

Powell, Mr., 419. A., 486. Sir 
Alex., penefaction, 401. Hen., 
414, 416, 417. James, 459. 
Jane, 338. John (I. & I1.), 
418, 419, 422,427. J. T.. obit. 
notice, 337. J. U., on Nor- 
man Tympanum of Little 
Langford Ch., 207—212. 
Thos. (I. & II.), 430, 431. 

Powlter, Reynold, 415. Wid., 
427, 

Pownce, Will., 407, 416. 

Poynder, Joan Dickson, port., 506. 

Sir John Dickson (Ld. Isling- 
ton), 850; art. on, noticed, 351: 


ports., 506. Lady Dickson, 
port., 357. 

Prater, Wid., 414. Will., 416, 
427, 428. 


Preshute Church, drawing, 643. 
Clergy in Pre-Reformation times, 


579. Collingsdown, 559, 
565. Communicants, number 
of, 550, Curates, 581. 

Parish, 545. Vicarage, value, 
&e., 546—548, 555. Rector 
of, 577. Rectors and Vicars, 


581; see also Baylye, James. 
See also Manton. 
Presse, John, 421. 
Presteign (Radnors.), 455. 
Preston Baggot, brief, 462. 


Prevost, Louisa and Thos., monu- 
ments, 611. 

Prewett, Geo., 425. Will., 429. 

Priaulx, John, 368, 423. 

Price, Hon. Rob., 290. 

Pride, John, 428. 

Primer, The, deseribed, 379. 

Prince, Barth., 415, 432. Mrs. 
H., port., 170. 

Priour, Rich., 102. 

Pritchard, J. E., acts as guide, 197, 
198. 

Proffitt, Nicholas, 545, 561, 562. 

“ Prolusiones Historic,” plates for 
second vol., never written, 141. 

Prosser, Rev. T. O., port., 170, 

Prouten, Alice, 34. 

Prynne, Sir Gilbert, 251, 270, 271. 

Pudding Pan Rock (Kent), Samian 
pottery, 466. 

Pullein, W. R., 518. 

Pulley, brief, 463. 

Pullibank, Canon, 352. 

Pulliman, Leonard, 433. 

Pulpit, cloth for, 348, 

Pulpits, see Boscombe ; ; Farley; 
Salisbury St. Thomas. 

Punchington, Mr., 41. 

Punctum pygmeum, 64. 

Pundy, Chr., 425. 

Purchase, John, 415, 416. 

Purnell, Will., 426. 

Purton Church,drawing and illust., 
346, 643. Marriage Registers 
printed, 156. Mollusca, 62. 
Property owners, 104. . Rent 
for lamp, 540. 

Puynant, Rob., 380, 382. 

Pwlheli, 146. 

Pye, Dionysius, 388. 

Pygott, Thos., 110. 

Pyne, Phil., 426. 

Pynnell, Hen., 414. 

Wid., 430, 


Rob., 422. 


Pyramidula rotundata, 57, 64; 


var. alba, 64. rupestris, 64. 

Pyx, 38, 383. 

Quail, shot, 487. 

Quaker Burial Registers, 165, 348, 

Quakers in Wilts, 163. 

Qualford Church, brief, 462. 

Quate, Rob., 425. 

Queens Lands, field name, 265. 

Querns, see Rybury. 

Quentin, see Quintin. 

Quidhampton (Wroughton), 
deeds, 90—124, 213, 214, 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 687 


286. Persons, see Benet, 
T. ; Chaderton, G. ; Colingborne, 
W. ; Crane, T. and Sarah ; Ferre, 
W.; Hyweye, R. de; Reed, B. ; 
Spenser, Chr., John, ‘and R. 

Quintin fam., 234, Michael, 
deeds, 284—238. John, 235. 
Will., 91. 

Quinting, field name, 234, 244, 276, 
280, 282, 283, 286. 

Radenherste, Walt. de, 440. 

Radnor, Earl of, 24, 292, 528 ; ; buys 
Odstock, 368 ; note, 487, 
Jacob, 4th Karl, 371. 

Rainfall, 1908, 347. 

Rainscombe, 125. 

Raleigh, Sir Walt., port., 165. 

Rameshulle, Will. de, 9499, 

Ramsbury and Baydon, prebend, 


554, Church, tower screen, 
illust., 356, Church House, 
844, Manor House, illust., 
345. Mollusca, 69. 
Persons, see Anthony, T.; Hull, 
Thos. Rent for lamp, 541, 


Wotton and York’s Chantry, 
541, 553. 

Ramshorne, a net so called, 286. 

Randall, Thos., 270. 

Rande, Thos., 417 

Randell, Thos., 429, 

Randes, Thos., ” 432, 

Randolph, W., 449, 541, 

Rands (Mr.), 425, 

Ranger, Simon, 425. 

Rashleigh, Mr., 429. 

Raven, nesting i in Gt. Ridge Wood, 
639. Number of, in Cran- 
borne Chase, 639. 

Ravenna, architecture, 360. 

Ravinor, Geo, 432. Wid., 427. 

Rawlence, Guy, writings, 641. 

J. E. : 

Rawlins, Thos., 426. 


Ray, Mr., 427, 428 4381. John, 
414, Mrs. John, 414. 
Thos., 416, 421, 424, 576; seal, 
413. Will, 402, 

pever, Benedick, 281. Eliz., 

Frances, 281. 
“Thee. 282. 

Raynold, Mr., 427. John, 397. 

Raynolds, Mr., 427. John, 412. 

Read, Edw., 430. Rob., 420. 

Reade, John, 367, 368. Rich., 
367. Thos., 424. 


Rechman, Thos., 422. 


Red Throated Diver, 140. 

Redbourne (Herts.), ‘454. 

Rede, Will., charity, 161. 

Redlynch i in Downton, 52. 

Redman, Alex., 48. John, 44, 
46 —48. 

Redriff (?) (Surrey), 451. 

Redstart, Black, seen, 488. 

Reed [Rede], Sir Barth., Deed, 106 
—108, 110. Eliz., 111, ies 
114, John, deeds, 108—114. 
Rog., 111. Will., 111. 

Reeves, John, 48. Will, 48. 

Registers, Wiltshire Parish, print- 


ing of, 189. See Beeching- 
stoke ; Chiseldon ; Idmiston ; 
Lavington, Market ; Lydiard 
Millicent ; Minety ; Wood- 
borough. 

Renard, Canon, 11. 

Rendall, Elisha, 430. F.S., 615. 


Rents paid i mi kind, 341, 

Repton Church, Saxon work, 361. 

Reynolds, (Mr.), 416. Steph., 
writings, 168, 355. Susan, 145. 

Rheinzabern (Germ. ), manufacture 

of Samian Ware, 465. 

Rnodon Mr., 404. 

Ribbesford (Wors.) Ch., Norman 
tympanum, 208. 

Rice, Walt., 417, 424, 427, 

Rich, Florence, d. of. canon, port., 
170, Wid, 

ee (Chaplain), a 

Servant, 281. 

Ries Mr., 428. 
427. Will, 428. 

Richardson, Rob., 547, 558, 570, 
582. Sir Rob., "547. 
T., 279. Will. , 427, 

Richman, Rob., 221. 

Richmond, aliasWebbe, Thos., 238. 

Ridgeley, Sarah, 420. 

Rilee, 577. 

Ringwood, Amb., 422. 

Riots, machine breaking, 1830, 640, 

Ripley (Surrey), 453. 

Ripon, brief, 450. 

Ripon, Marchioness of, port., 357. 

Risbury, Earthworks and Barrow, 
637. 

Rise (Holderness), Late Celtic 
objects, 135. 

“ Rivers and Streams of England,” 
noticed, 497. 

Rivoira, on date of Bradford Saxon 

” 


Father, 
Vaughan, 


688 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


Roads, ancient, see Ebbesborne 
Wake ; Tisbury ; Warminster. 
“Robbins [Robins] Family of 
England, Gleanings of the” 

noticed, 155, 156. Of Wilcote 
and Woodborough, ped., 156. 
John, 618. Rev. M., gift, 
6438. Sam., 156. 

Robe, Mr., 433. 

Robebard, W., 577. 


Roberts, Mr., 482. And., 421, 

429. Anth,, 480. _Geo., 415. 
John, 432.  Nich., 256. 

Rob., 412,414, 431. Sam., 422. 

Wid., 416, 417. Will, 415, 


480, 4383. W. Page (Dean), 
writings noticed, 354. 

Robilard, W., 577. 

Rochester, Thomas, Bp. of, 377. 

Rockbourne(Hants), etymology,55. 

Rockford (Hants), 367. 

Rockley, see Ogbourne St. Andrew. 

Rodbourne Cheney, see Cambridge. 

Rodde, Thos., merchant’s mark, 
327. 

Rodman, John, 422. 

Rodmarton (Gloucs.), long barrow, 
pottery, 306. 

Rodshaw (Steeple Ashton), 441. 
Deeds, 443. 

Rodway, E. B., obit. notice, 493. 

Roemer, Baroness von, gift, 643. 

Roger, Bp. ofiSalisbury,his building 
influence, 210. 

Rogers fam., 142. F. N., 125. 
Thos., 420, 428, 433. Valen- 
tine, 429. 

Rollestone, grave of suicide incum- 
bent, 143. Tlust., 638. 

Rolfe, Mr., 416, 426, 429. Simon, 
404, 412, 425, 431. 

Rollright, Great (Oxon), Church, 
210 


Roman, amber bead, Westbury, 476 


(fig-) eee 
Antiquities in West- 

bury Coll. at Devizes, Mrs. 

M. E. Cunnington on, 464 
—477 (jfigs.). 

Bone pointed implements, 

Westbury, 477 (fig.). 

Bones of Bos longifrons 

and Horse, 465. 

Bronze, Buckle, Westbury, 

476 (fig.). 

Bronze Drop handle, West- 

bury, 476 (fig.). 


Roman Bronze Fibulz, Chalcot, 
473 ; Westbury, 476 (jigs.). 
Bronze Funnel, Westbury, 


476. 

Bronze Handle and orna- 
ments of vase, Westbury, 476 
( figs.). 

Bronze Jug, Westbury, 
475 (fig.). 

Bronze Nail Cleaner, 476 
( 7ig.). 

Bronze “ Pater,” sauce- 
pan shaped vessels, Westbury, 
761g) ae 

Bronze Rings, Westbury, 
476 (fig.). 
Bronze Stamp, Broad Hin- 
ton, 508. 

Bronze Tweezers, Alton 
Barnes, 171. 

Coins, Netheravon, 626; 
Silbury, 374 ; Westbury,472,473. 
Enamel, see Teffont Evias. 
Hypocaust, T-shaped, Ash- 
down, 479. 

Iron Arrowheads, Rother- 
ley and Baydon, 184, 479 (jig.). 
Three-flanged, Rushall, &c., 482 


(fig-). 

Tron Axe Head, Devizes, 
480 (fig.). 
Iron Bill Hook, Ashdown, 
479 (fig.). 
Iron Bridle Bit (portion), 
Botley, 480 (jig-). 
Tron Bucket Hoop, West- 
bury, 476. : 
Iron Carding Comb, Bay- 
don, 479 (jig,). 
Tron Chisels, Baydon, &c., 
479 (fig.). 
Tron Clasp Knife, Rushall, 
480 (fig.). 
Iron Compasses, Rushall, 
&e., 480 (fig.). 
Tron Drawshave, Rushall, 
482 (fig.). 
Iron Fork, Rushall, 482 
(Fi9.)- : 
Tron Hook, Westbury 476 
(fig.). 

Tron Horseshoes, 483, 484 
(7ig.). 


Tron Keys, Oldbury and 
Rushall, &c., 481 (fig.). 

—-- of spring 
padlocks, Rushall, 481 (jig.). 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 689 


Roman Iron Keys, sickle-shaped, 
Westbury, c&c., 135, 476. 
Tron Knives, Rushall and 
Wilsford, 483 (jfigs.). 
—— “ Cultur,” 
Westbury, 476 (jig.), 
—— lronNail, Baydon, 480( ig.) 
Iron Objects in Devizes 
Museum, Rev. E. H. 
Goddard on, 478—485(/igs.) 
Tron Objects with four 
spikes, 141. 
Tron Padlocks, tubular, 481 
(jigs.), 482. 
Tron Saw, Rushall, 482 
(fig.). 


Tron Sheathing of wooden 
spade, Westbury, 476 ( fig.). 
Tron Sickles, Rushall and 
Wilsford, 483 (figs.). 

Iron Spear Heads; Bulford, 

Wilsford, &c., 483 (figs.). 

Tron Stylus, 482 (fig.). 

Tron Tongs, Rushall, 481 
(fig.). ; 

——- Loom Weights, Westbury, 
472 (fig.). 

Painter's palette, Westbury, 

A477 (fig.). 

Pavements, see Box, West- 

bury. 

Pottery, Belgic imported, 
Westbury, 469. 

—— Pottery, Chalcot, 478, 474 ; 
Silbury, 374. 

Pottery, cinerary urn, West- 

bury, 471. 

Pottery, glazed bead, West- 
bury, 476; green glazed ware, 
Oare, &c., 181. 

—— Pottery, holes in vessels, 
use of, 137. 

Pottery, Kilns, Brooms- 

grove, 128. 

Pottery Lamps not found 

in Wilts, 473. : ‘ 

Pottery, Mortaria, Devizes, 

469 ; place of manufacture, 469. 

Pottery, New Forest and 

Upchurch wares, 471. ; 

Pottery, Samian or Gaulish, 

lace and age of manufacture, 

132, 465—468 ; potters’names on, 

found in Wilts, 465—468. 

Pottery, rivetted, 469. 

——— Pottery, sling bullets found 
in Wilts, 136. 


VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXIV. 


Roman Pottery, tiles, Silbury, 374. 
—- Pottery vases, Westbury 
and Devizes, 469 (jfigs.), 508. 
Querns, Old Sarum and 
Westbury, 336, 478 (figs.). 
Roads, see Stratford Tony ; 
Westbury. 

Shoe sole, Westbury, 477 


(fig.). 
— Skulls, Westbury, 465. . 
Spindle Whorls, Westbury, 


476. 


Stone box? Westbury, d&c., 
477 (jig.). Coffin, Bradford- 
on-Avon, 509. 

Villas, see Coombe Down 
(Som.) ; Hemsworth (Dors.). 
Villages, see Beach’s Barn ; 
Rotherley ; Woodcuts; Wood- 
yates. 

Wells, see Silbury ; West- 


bury. 
Rome, Ch. of St. Petronilla, 360. 
Romsey Abbey, property, 4438, 447. 
Romsey, Will., 431. 
Rood light, endowments for, 543. 
Rood Lofts, see Bradford-on-Avon 
Parish Ch.; Salisbury St. Tho- 


mas. 


Rood Ashton, 447, Art. on, 
noticed, 351. 

Roome, Edw., 403. Geo., 404 
—406, 428, 

Rose, Rob., 46. Wid., 414. 


Rotherford, Steph., 387, 390, 412. 

Rotherhithe Ch. brief, 462. 

Rotherley, Rom.-British objects 
found, 134, 135, 484; village, 128. 

Snails found, 68, 70. 

Roude, Walt., 410. 

Roundhill in Wroughton, 286, 287. 

Roundway, 536. 


Golf Links, 356. Tron 
spud, 483 (jig.). Mollusca, 
67, 70—74, 79. Persons, see 


Coward, R. 

Rowbach, Giles, tomb, 16. 

Rowborough (Leics.), 452, 

Rowde, 536. Church, 151. 
Hall, 150. Isabells mead, 
537. Property of St. John’s, 
Devizes, 541. 

Rowden, Rich., 426. 

Rowe, James, 423, 424. Nich., 
416, 424. 

Rowland, John, 546. 

Rowsell, And., bequest, 576. 


306 


690 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


Royd, Anne, 281. 

Royston, Anne, 451. 

Rudbeck, John, 453. 

Ruddle, Rev. C. S., gifts, 358, 648 ; 
obit. notice, 630. 

Rudgley, 462. 

Rudlow Manor House Chapel, 541. 

Rudman, Alex., 47 John, 47. 

Rich., 447. 

Runswick (Yorks.), 456. 

Rushall Down, Rom.-Brit. settle- 
ment and objects found,135, 478, 
480—483 (figs 

Rushlight Helder, 171. 

Rushmore, Shiftway Copse dyke, 
snails, 68—70. S. Lodge 
Camp, 590. 

Russell [| Rusel] (—), 34. H. 
endows chantry, 541. James, 
404, 416, 427. John, 103, 104. 

Rob., deeds, 97—101. 
Thos., 102, 568, 580, 585. 
Will, 442. 

Ruthin Ch. brief, 462. 

Rutter, EK. and W., 200. 

Rybury Camp, 436, Plan, 
illust., 158. Quern, 171. 

Ryddal, Thos., 416. 

Ryddiall, Mrs., 417. 

Ryder, Edw., 990. 

Rydley, Thos., 586. 

Rye (Sussex) Ch. brief, 460. 

Rylands, Will, merchant’s mark, 
328. 

Ryman, Thos., 221. 

Saalburg (Germ. ), horseshoes, 484. 

Sacheverell, Josh., 545. 

Sackler, Will, 416, 417. 

Sadler, ‘Agnes, deeds, 234—238. 
Anth., deeds and ‘property, 235, 
238— 246, Q5¥, 252, 255. Geo. 
238. "Joan [Sadiller], 390. 
John (I., IL, and IIT.), 216, 219, 
934-936, 239, 240, 271— 273, 408, 


rd 


431; writings, 633. Thos., 
deeds, 235—238, 240—246, 251, 
Dap Will., deeds, &e., 225, 


226, 228, 237, 239246, 251, 252, 
272. 

St. Albans, 455. 

St. Amans, Ld., 583. 

St. Asaph, Will. Bp: ots 377. 

St. Barbe, Sir Hen., 

St. Dié (France), Church, 361. 

St. Helens (I. of W.) Church, 462. 

St. Ives (Hunts.), brief, 457. 

St. Margaret at Cliffe, Church, 462. 


St. Margaret’s (Middx.), brief, 456. 
St. Mary Church, brief, 46. 
Saintsbury —) 403, "405. 
‘““Salceto, De,” origin of name, 445, 
see Saucer. 
“ Salcey,” origin of name, 445. 
Salisbury, 156, 292. “A true Re- 
lation of a number of people 
frozen to death near, 1684,” 163. 
Angel Hotel, mantelpiece, 
371. Audley House, J.J. 
Hammond on, 163, 364— 
372. Barnard’s Cross, 432. 
Barneweli Cross, 387. 
Bell Corner, 481. Black 
Friars, 580. Blackbridge, 
387. ~ Blackhorse Chequer, — 
498. Bridewell in St. Thomas’ 
Churchyard, 367, 368. Brown 
Street, 388. Bugmore, 433. 
Butcher Row, 417, 423, 552. 
Castle Street, 376. 


Cathedral, 203, Altar 
lights, 571. Bequests, 551, 
552, 571. Brass of Bp. 


Wyville, illust., 169, 356. 
Chantries, 528 ; foundation of, 
525, 526, 544; Audley’s, 541; 
Beauchamp’ Ss; 41; Blunsdon’s, 
541, 544 Bridport’ s 541 ; 
Clown’s, 541 ; Hulse’s, 541 ; Hun- 
gerford’s, 528, 541 ; endowment, 
535, 588: mural painting. 528 ; 
Keymer’s, 538, 541; Waltham’s, 
541. Choristers, 547. 
Commemoration of founders and 
benefactors, 352. Founded, 334. 
Fraternity of High Cross, 
541, 552. Tilusts., 166, 638. 
Marriage Registers printed, 
156, Memorial Window, 166. 
Monuments, 369, 370. 
Obits in, 541. Pastoral Staff 
given for, 352. Sermons 
noted, 354, Statue, illust., 
169. Vicar choral ordained, 
557. Wren’s report on, 153. 
Choir House, illust., 356. 
Church House smantelpieces, 370, 
371 ; merchants’ marks, 326, 327 ; 
see also Audley House. 
College of St. Nicholas de Vaux, 
542. Cordwainer Row, 388. 
Crane Bridge, 871; Crane 
Street, derivation, 372; Crane, 
The, 364. Culver Street, 
387, 388; Hospital, bequest, 401. 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 691 


Dolphin Chequer, 415. 
Dorrell’s Chequer, 432. End- 
less Street, 388. Falcon, The, 
365, 372. Fisherowe, 417. 

Fisherton Bridge, 414. 
George Inn, illusts., 169. 

Giant and Hob Nob, 164, 501. 
Gigant Street, 387, 576. 

Goale Chequer, 423. Grey 
friars, 530; bequests, 551, 553. 

Griffin Chequer, 429. 

Guilds, ancient, art. noticed, 164. 

Hall of John Halle, art. and 
illusts. noticed, 166; glass, mer- 
chant’s mark, 166, 327. 
Harnham Bridge, illust., 638. 
Haunch of Venison Inn, account 


of, noticed, 351, 502. Henry 
VIL., 865. Highfield Pits, 
Late Celtic, 136. Hunger- 


ford’s Chantry House, 528. 
Infirmary bequest, 629; “ Infir- 
mary Walk,” art. noticed, 164. 
Joyner’s Hall, 431. Katherine 
Street, 388. King ale, 31, 82. 
King’s House, illust., 346. 
Leper House at Harnham, 542. 
Mantelpiece, Fish Row, 371 ; 
St. Anne’s Street, 370. 
Market House, illust., 638. 


Market Ward, 418. Martin 
Ward, 424. Meade Ward, 
431, 488. Meeting of Wilts 


Arch. Soc.,1908.186. Milford 
Hill drift, land shells, 58, 71. 
Minster Street, 553. Mr. 
Mundaye’s Chequer, 417. 

Mr, Parson’s Chequer, 430. 

Mr. Rolfe’s Chequer, 425. 

Mr. Swanton’s Chequer, 421. 
Mollusea, 61—85. Museum 
report, 1909,352, New Street, 
414, 415. Oatmeal Row, 423 ; 
merchant’s mark,327. Peculiars 
of the Dean and Chapter, 165. 
Persons. Bishops of ;Ralph. 
377; see Audley, Edm.; Beau- 
champ, Rich.; Blythe, J.; Brid- 
port, Giles de; Corner, W.; 
Davenant, John; Douglas, John; 
Eboraco, W. de; Fisher, John ; 
Henchman, H.; Hoadley, B. ; 
Hume, John; Metford, R.; Os- 
mond, St.; Poore, R.; Scamel, 
W.; Thomas, John; Townson, 
R.; Waltham, John: Walter, 
Hubert ; Ward, Seth. 


Salisbury Persons, Deans, 547 ; see 
Keymer, Gilbert; Hertford, 
Robert de. 

Persons, see Adam, H.; At- 

kinson, J. (Mayor) ; Beavvoir, R. 

de; Bell, J.; Beckham, H. and 

R. ; Benet, J. ; T. (Canon) ; Best, 

E.; Betan, R.; Bottenham, A 

and J. ; Bowyer, R. ; Brown, G. ; 

Burgeys, W.; Burnham, J. and 

N.; Carpenter, J. ; Castlehaven, 

Karl of ; Caterton, J.; Chandeler, 

J.; Clyffe, J.; Cnowel, R. 

(Mayor); Coftyns, T.; Collis, W.; 

Coryett, J. (Mayor) ; Davies, J. ; 

Dawson, Mr.; Dekyn, N.; Dench, 

H.; Doly, R. ; Dounton, Joanna 

andJohn; Edmondes, N,(Mayor); 

Elliott, R. (Mayor) ; Elyon, R. ; 

Eston, W.; Everett, C.W.; Eyre, 

R. (Mayor) and Sir R.; Pellow, 

Mr.; Folkestone, Ld. (M.P.) ; 

Freeman, T. (Mayor) ; Gardiner, 

Chr. (Mayor); Gatour, R. 

(Mayor); Goddard. J.; Godman- 

stone, R; Green, Maurice & W. ; 

Greenhill, J.; Gussett (—); 

Hall, J. ; Hancock, T:; Harding, 

W.; Harris, J. & W.; Haskell, 

T.; Hawkins, W.; Hayne, Jo- 

anna; Hillman, Raulin; Hinx- 

man, J.; Holloway, J.; Hussey, 

W.; Hutchings, Giles; Ingler- 

amus, J. (Mayor); Jacob, J. J. 

(Canon) ; Jeynkins, J. ; Johnson 

( ); Joyce, J. (Mayor); Lakin, 

8. M.; Lavington, R.de (Mayor); 

Lawrence, W.; Saghtfoot, W. ; 

Lisle, Sir J.; Litchfield (—) ; 

Lovell, R. ; Lovett( ); Mansy, 

B.; Marbell, A.; Marks, R. ; 

Merewether, O.; Meriot, G. ; 

Monk, F. V.; Neesham, Mr. ; 

Nichol, J.; Noyle, J.; Parker, 

Joachim; Payle, E.; Paynter, 

W.; Player, R. (Mayor); Pote- 

cary, R.; Priaulx, J.; Puynant, 

R. (Mayor); Pye, D.; Raynold, 

J.; Renaud (Canon); Ruther- 

ford, S.; Sendall, J.; Serryge, 

H. (Mayor); Sherfeild, H.; Shep- 

herd, I’. (Mayor); Slanne, W. 

(Mayor); Smyth, J. & W.; Story, 

N.; Style, J.; Suth, R. Mayor); 

Swayne, C., H. J.,& W. (Mayor) ; 

Taylor, R.; ‘Teffont, Adam 

(Mayor) ; Thistlethwayte, J. ; 


3 2 


692 INDEX TO VOI. 


Thornebury, G.; Tournay fam. ; 
Trassrawell, R. ; Trevethick, N.; 
Tudworth, R. de (Mayor) ; Tych- 
borne, L. ; Wallis (bellfounder) ; 
Warmwell, R. ; Waterman, W.; 
Webbe fam. ; - Weekes, A.; West, 
A.(Mayor); White, P.; Williams, 
S.; Wyatt, S.; Wychtford, doe 
Wyse, J. (Mayor and M.P.). 
See also Royal Aid and Supply, 
413—434 ; Trinity Hospital, lists 
of names, ” 402—406. 

Poultry Cross, illusts., 346, 
505. Royal Aid and Supply 
for 1667, transcribed by 
Rev. E. R. Nevill, 413— 
434. “Rydedore,” or Star 
Inn, 399. St. Bartholomew’s 
Chantry, 541. 
St.Edmund’s Church,Chan- 
try of H. Trin., 542; of St. Kath., 
in chyd., 541; of St. Nich., 541; 
of Tailors’ Guild, 4 ; of Weavers, 


542. Glass broken by H. 
Sherfield, 10. Herbage of 
chyd., 421. 


St. Edmund’s College, Tud- 
worth’s Chantry, 541. St. 
John’s Chapel on the Island, 542. 
St. Martin’s chyd., herbage 
of, 425 ; marriage registers prin- 
ted, 633. St. Nicholas’ Hos- 
pital, 376, 542. 
St. Thomas’ Church, 
C. Haskins on, 1—12. 
Anchorite, 7. Bequests, 552. 
Bier house, 12. Brasses, 
8, 327. Chancel, fall of, 3, 4. 
Chantries, Dh, Aly BA? God- 
manstone’s, 534, 538, 541 ; 
Swayne’s, 541; Warwick, 541. 
Chapel of Corporation, 8; 
of St. Stephen, 2, 3,4; of Tailors’ 


Guild, 8. Chrysom Book, 
165, 348, 525. Destruction 
of images, 8. Font restored 
to Ch., 9. Fraternity of High 
Cross, 541, 552. Glass, 5, 8, 
10. Inscriptions, 5, 10. 
Tronwork, 5 Jacks, 11. 
Jesus Mass, 541. Merchant’s 
marks, 326, 327. Mural 
paintings, 5—7. Organs, 7. 
Parvise, 7. Pulpit, 11. 


Residence of chantry priests, 9. 
Rood loft destroyed, 7. 
Royal arms, 7. Skull house, 


XXXVI. 


10. Tower built, 3. 
Woodwork, carved, 5. 

Salisbury St. Thomas’ Rectory, 2 
Shoemakers’ Hall, 421; land, 
430. Sutton almshouse be- 
quest, 401. Swaines Chequer, 
428. Tanners Standings, 424. 

Tailors’ Guild, 420 ; account 
of, noticed, 501 ; Chapel, 4, 541 ; 
Hall, glass from, 501. Three 
Cuppes Chequer, 430. Three 
Lions Chequer. 401, 428. 

Three Swans Chequer, 422. 
Trinity Chequer, 426. 

Trinity Hospital, T. H. 

Baker on, 376—412. 

Accounts of, 1480, 387—390. 

Alms gathered for, 390. | Bene- 

factions, 401. Buildings, 409, 

410. Chapel, 163, 377; fur- 

niture of, 1418, W36, 383, 385. 

Chaplains, list of, 410, Char- 

ters, 400. Church Plate, 398, 

408. Foundation, 542. 

Indulgence in aid of, 377. 

Inventories, 1418, 1436, 1529, 380 

387, 396, 397. Provisions, 

&e., 391—396. Pump money, 

401. Rental of lands, 404. 

Richard, chaplain of, 390. 

Subwardens, list of, 411. 

Vanners Chequer, 430. 
Weavers Corporation, 420—422. 

White Beare Chequer, 427. 

Whitehead Chequer, 433. 

Whitehorse Chequer, 421. 

Workhouse, 368: property, 
425. Wyman Street, 
387. 

Salisbury Plain, earthworks in 
danger, 188. I}lusts., 168, 
356, 642. Poem, 504, 

Turf, alteration in, 639. 

Salonica, Church, 360. 

Salter, Rich., brief, 462. 

Salthrop, 124, 213, 217, 220, 293. 
Deeds, &c., 233 (fg. yi 238, 280, 
289, 291, Persons, see Bennett 
fam. ; Yorke, Will. 

Salthrop fields, 237, 286, 287. 

Saltmarsh, Phil, 290, 291, 

Samborne, D., 567. 

Sambrook, Hen., 417, 424, 

Same, Walt., 417. 

Samen, Rog., 441. 

Sammon, Joan, 41. 

Sampson (——), 283. 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 693 


Samson, Will., 432. 
Samwayes, Chr., 428. Wid., 432. 
Sanctuary, Archdeacon, 369. 
Sanders, Mr., 426. John, 420. 
Wid., 421. 
Sandever, Ben., 419. 
Sandford, Thos., 251, 260, 267. 
Sandfurlong, 217, 220, 223. 
Sandridge Park, 629. 
Sandwich Church, 451. 
Sandy, Thos., 422. 
432. 
Sanford, rent for lamp, 542. 
Sanger, Geo., 430. Thos., 415. 
Will., 422. 
Sargeant (——), 297. 
Sarisden (Oxon.), 456. 
Sarsen stone at Bulford, 636. 
Sarum, Old, 205. Bishoprick 
moved to, 334. Borough, 292. 
Castle in Leland’s days, 334. 
Cathedral, built, 211, 334; 
pulled down, 1331, 334. 
Chapels, 541, 542; of Our Lady, 
334. Earthworks, 333. 
Excavations, 188, 335, 515, 518, 
640; Appeal, list of subscrip- 
tions and account of work, 
1909, 329—-336 ; Local Com- 
mittee, 190, 192, 329; Report for 
1909, noticed, 640. Historical 
Retrospect, 333—334. _ Illusts., 
346, 638. Iron sheaths of 
spades, 476. Mollusca, 62, 71. 
Roman quern and tile, 336 ; 
Roman Road, 55. Saxon 
coins minted, 165, 333. 
Saucer, Le, derivation, 446. 
Adam, 446. Giles, 446. 
Henry le (I. and II.), 441—443, 


Wid., 416, 


445, 447. Joan, 446. 

John le, 446. Rob. le, 444. 
Rog. le, 442, 444, 446, 447; 

pedigree, 447. Sibyl, 444, 

445, 447. Thos., 446. 


Saunders, Drew, merchant’s mark, 
328. 

Savage, Agnes, Isabella, and Chris- 
tina, 102. Elianor, 101, 102. 

Savernake, 59, 60, 270. Buz- 
zards and Polecat shot, 486. 
Eagle shot, 140. 

Savile, Sybil, d. of Rob., 233. 

Savory, John, 480. 

Saweers Ashton, 441. 

Sawe, Walt., 417, 424. 

Sawer, John, 238, 


Sawll, Rob., 561. 

Sawyer, Geo., 419. 

Saxon architecture, see Ditteridge 
Ch? Tron spear heads ? 483.. 

Interments in barrows, Hed- 
dington, 313; in Wilts, 627; see 
also Basset Down. Objects, 
sce Basset Down. 

Scammel, Edw., 611, 613. Jos 
552. Walt., Bp. of Salisbury, 
chantry, 526. 

Schnaechenberg, Helena, 371. 

Schomberg, A., gifts, 172, 189, 358, 
508 ; writings, 358. 

Schour, John, 102, 103. 

Schlatter, Thos. 219, 221. 

Scorye, Thos., 264. 

Scott, Mrs., and triplets, port., 170: 

Hlias, 431. Will., 426, 

Scovell, Geo., 431. 

Scranch, John, 420. 

Scattege (Middx,), 453. 

Screens, stone, seeCompton Bassett ; 
Stockton. See also Wood- 
work. 

Scriven, Wid., 426. 

Serivenor, Chr., 426. 


Scrope, Geo. Poulett, 151. Sir 
John, 111. 

Scudamore, Sir Peter founds chan- 
try, 543. 


Seager, Annie, d. of Rob., 350. 
John, 244. 

Seagry, Vicars, see Awdry, C. H. 

Seale, John, 422, 423. 

Seals, see Chaterton, G.; Goud- 
hyne, G. de; Heyweye, W. de; 
Maundeville, H. de. 

Searchfield, John, 417, 424, 428, 
Wid., 431. 

Searle, see Serle. 

Seawell, Giles, 432. 

Seend, 503, Church, brass, 348, 
634, Persons, see Locke, 
Wadham ; Stokes fam. 

Seger, see Seager. 

Segmentina nitida, 78. 

Selfe, B., 415. 

Selk (in Mildenhall), Chapel of 
Templars, 542. 

Sendall, John, 387, 389. 

Senior, Mr., 426. 

Septaria, table made from, 171. 

Sennington, see Sevenhampton. 

Sepulchral monuments, emblems of 
sport on, paper read, 193. 

Serchfield, sce Searchfield. 


694. INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


Serlanty (?), Anth., 291. 

Serle, Will., 579 ; bequest and obit, 
578, 583, 584. 

Serygge, Hen., merchant’s mark, 


Sevenhampton [Sennington ; Sev- 

ington] Chapel and Chantry, 542, 
Field names, 265. Man- 

sion House, descent of, 265, 266. 

Sevington, see Sevenhampton. 

Sevior (——), 

Seward: Hen., 414, 418. John., 
422, 429. 

Sewell, Geo., 430. 

Sexten, John, 412. 

Seyman, Marg., 574. Will., 
bequest, 573, 583. 

Seymour Chapel, see Burbage. 

Seymour, Sir Edw., Earl of Hert- 
ford, deeds and ’ property, 250, 


Reignold, 422. 


251, 256, 261, 554, 560. Sir 
Francis, 270279. Sir J., 
560, 57D. Jane (Queen), 554. 


Lord, 561, 562. 

Shaa, Sir J., 108—110. 

Shackleton, John, 146. Rey. 
Mat., obit. notice, 146. 

Shadwell, brief, 461. 

Salisbury, Pole Cats killed 1855,486. 

Shaftesbury Abbey, 533, 611; owns 
Tisbury, 599. 

Shaftesbury, W., obit in Salisbury 
Cathedral, 54 i 

Shalbourne, Free Chapel and Chan- 
try, 542, 553. Persons, see 
Parsons, Rich. 

Shalford, 286. 

Sharington, Anne, w. of Sir Hen., 
charity, 161. 

Sharlett, Mr., 561. 

Shaston, see Shaftesbury. 

Shaw, Chapel, mass for Lord of 
Castle Combe, 542. Church, 
drawing, 356. Property, 104, 

Shaw (Berks), 451. 

Sheath, Geo., 430. 

Sheep, old Wiltshire breed, de- 
cribed, 638, 639. 

Sheere Thursday, 40. 

Shelford, Eliz., 611; arms, 614. 

Sheldon, 145. 

Shelton, Randall, 454. 

Shepherd, F., port., 357. 

“ Shepherd’s Life, A, Impressions of 
S. Wilts Downs,” by W. H. Hud- 
son, noticed, 638, 639. 

Shepherd’s Shore, Old, 590, 


Sheppard, Mr., 337. 

Sherborne, 542. Bishoprick 
moved to Old Sarum, 334. 

Sherfield (Hants), 401. 

Sherfield, coe breaks glass at St. 
Edmunds, Salisbury, 10. 


Shergold, Mr. 414. John, 637. 
Oliver, 414, 424. Rob., 
427. Thos., 423, 424, 426. 


Sheriff, Rob., 536. 

Sheriff Hales, Church, 463. 

Sheriff’s Javelin Men, 199. _ Sher- 
iffs, see Nisbet, R. P.; Taylor, 
Watson. 

Sherrington, Rectors, see Heard, 
‘1. Rent for lamp, 542. 

Sherston Piney, or Parva, Free 
Chapel, 542 

Shickle, Rev. C. W., 350. 

Shiftway Copse, see Rushmore. 

Shipp, W., 520. 

Shipton, Thos. ., merchant’s mark, 
327, 


Shipwash Church, 462. 
Shoebury, Late Celtic pottery,131. 
Shoreham, New, Church, 462. 
Shorey, John, 415, 416. 
Shorte, J ohn, 428. 
Shrewton, Barrows, see Bustard. 
House Farm, 337.  Illusts., 
638. Persons, sce Good, Col. ; 
Mills, T. L. 
Shrike, "Great Grey, shot, 487. 
Shrof Sunday, 40. 
Shuter, Mr., 418. 
Shuttle of hand loom, 171. 
Sidmouth, Ld., erects cross at 
Devizes, 348. 
Silbury Hill, 205. Art. and 
nS noticed, 158, 346, 349. 
I. at, 58. Roman 
aden near, 375. Roman 
well, excavated 1908, J. W. 
Brooke on, 373—375. 
Silchester, 478. Rom. objects 
from, 480—483. 
Silcocke, John, 424.  Wid., 429. 
Silk Hill, 621. 
Silvester, wid., 429. 
Simpkins, Mr., 411. 
Simpsion, Edw., 225. 
Singer, Edw., 454. J. A., 61—84. 
Sinkinhall (Y orks), 457. 
Skeate, Will., 418, 424. 
Skeletons at full length, in British 
Barrows, 618, 621, 627. With 
forearms missing, in barrow, 616. 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 695 


Skelton, Ralph, 411. 

Skilling, John, 482. 

Skulls, Rom-Brit., Westbury, 474, 
AT5. With heavy orbits, 
Brigmerston and Bulford, 617, 
621. See also Beddoe, J. 

Sianne, John, 423. Will., 413, 
423, 494. 

Slater, W., work by, 618. 

Slaughterford, 534. 

Sledge, wid., 427. 

Sloper, F., 146. 

Slow, Edw., 500. 

Small, John, 429. 

Smedmore, John, 433. 

Smelt, J., B77. 

Smith & Swayne, Messrs., 146. 

Fam. of Tockenham, 521. 
C. Herbert, 519. Edw., 
48, 225. Geo., 238. G. mT, 
obit. notice, 146. Hen., 286, 
288. H. Herbert, 519. John, 
286. Hon. John, 288. Martha, 
286, 287. Reg., note, 127. 
Stephen, 291. Thos., 286, 
288. Violet, Herbert, port., 506. 
Will, 414, 565. Be 
port., 169 ; f reads paper, 522. 
See also Smyth. 

Smith - Bosanquet, Horace and 
Florence, C., 144. 

Smithfield, Hast, 457. 

Smoke farthings, 27, a 39, 43. 


Thos., 452. 


Smyth [Smythe] , 4 Pil, 
Charles, 555. Cleophas, 
charity, 161. const 418. 
Hen., 414. Hugh, 480. 

Joan, 480. John, 2, 418, 
420, 421, 429, 433. Jonathan, 


421. Steph., 420, 424.  Thos., 
225, 420, 422, "424, "431, 559, 565, 
582 ; bequest, 587. Wid., 
419, "426. Will., 412, 417, 
494426, 431, 559, 563, 564, 575 ; 
585; bequest, 587. See also 
Smith. 

Snails eaten at Swindon, 68. See 
Mollusca. 

Ba es, “Neither Snakes,” hybrids, 


Snelling, Rich., 431. 
Snooke, Thos., ‘and Will., 419. 
Snowe, Mrs., 414, John, 419. 
Walt., 415. 
Snowstorm of Ap. 25th, 1908, 347. 
Society’s MSS., Quidhamp- 
ton, 90-124. 


Solisbury Hill Camp (Som.), art. 
on noticed, 355. 

“Somer Log,” meaning of, 49. 

Somerfield, Rob., obit., 570, 581, 
583. 

Somerford, 145. 
290. 

Somers, Geo., 425. 

Somerset, position of, in Archeo- 
logy and Nat. Hist., 203. 

Somerset, Duchess of sbenefactions, 
577. 

Somerset, Duke of, property, 562, 
582. Edw., Duke of, forfe- 
ture, 270. 

Soper, Rich., 415. 

Sorbiodunum=Old Sarum, 3338. 

Sottwell, Mr., 406. 

“South Country,The,” noticed, 497. 

South, Mrs., 420. T., 582. 

Southam, brief, 461. 

Southbroom, 495. MS. map, 
1737, 172. Mollusca, 60. 

Southcote (Dauntsey) Chapel, 542. 

Southington, see Stapleford. 

Southon Manor, 542, 

Southover, Church, 462. 

Southwark, briefs, 454, 457, 459, 
462, 464. 

Southwick, Chapel, 542. Chan- 
try property, 544. Tilust.,642, 

Southwold, 450. 

Spackman, Mr., 294,296. James, 
272. Rich., 272. 

Saas wooden, with iron sheaths, 

76. 

Spagges, Rich., 425, 426. Thos., 

425 


(Hants), 286, 


Sparrow, John, 285. 
Sperone Charles, 432. Edw., 


eee mentioned, 281. 
Speede, John, 254, 256. 
Speering (Sperring) (—-), 404. 
John, 412, 416. Wid., 
417, 532. 


Speke, fam., arms, 196. 


Spelt, Edw., 427. 
Spencer [Spenser] (—-), 31. 
Alice, 561. 
228. Chr., 112, 118. John 
(I. & IL), 112, 118, 121, 219— 
229, 272, 2738, 559, 565. Martha, 
925. Mary, 225, 227, 208, 
Rich. (I. & IT.), deeds, &e., Tey 
113, 118—124, 213—298, Rob., 
112. Thos., 426. Will. , 221. 


696 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


Spender, Fras., 415. John, 416, 

Spettisbury (Dors.), Late Celtic 
Keys, 135. 

Spherium corneum, 57, 81. lacus- 
tre, 82; var. Ryckholti, 82. 

rivicola, 81. 

Sphyradium edentulum, 64. 

Spicer, Capt., 311, 317. 

Spickernell, see Speckernell. 

Spilsby, brief, 461. 

Spiryng, see Speering. 

Springturlong, field name, 286, 287. 

Squarey, E. P., 161. 

Squirrels, epidemic amongst, 638. 

Squoiling for squirrels, 638, 

Squyer, Rowland, 264. 

Stabbere, T., 552. 

Stafford, brief, 457. 

Stafford fam. arms, 612. 

Stainsmore, Will,, 403. 

Stake, Nich., 447. 

Stampe, Ann, 265. Tesdale, 264. 

Thos., 458—460. 

Stamper, J., writings, 168. 

Stanbe, Rob., 34. ; 

Standen Chaworth, or North, 542. 

Standen Hussey, or South, Free 
Chapel, 542. 

Standley, Rich., 425, 482. 

Standlynch, art. on noticed, 161. 

Chapel, 542. Extra pa- 
rochial, 52, 53. 

Stanesbe, Rob., 34. 

Stanford, Thos., 416. Vere 
Benet, 608. 

Stanley Abbey, granted to Sir E. 
Bainton, 581, Lease of 
Quidhampton to, 90—92 (jig.). 

Pavement and tiles pre- 
served, 520. Property, 234, 
285. Visited, 1910, 520. 

Stanley, Rich., 426. Thos., 292, 

Stannax, John, 412. 

Stanton Fitzherbert,held by Tiron 
Abbey, 529. 

Stanton Fitzwarren, held by ‘Tiron 
Abbey, 529. 

Stanton St. Bernard Church, illust., 

45, 

Stanwick, Late Celtic objects, 135. 

Staple, Thos., 415. 

Stapleford Church, 210. Illust., 
497. Rent for obit., 542. 

Sale particulars and illusts. 
of houses, 1909, 350, 351. 

Staples, Nich., 423. Thos., 425, 
426, 428, 429.  Wid., 416, 423, 
430. Will., 426, 432, 


Stapleton, W. de, Chantry, 534. 

Starbolton, in Kettlewell (Yorks), 
landslip, 456. 

Starre, John, 428, 429. 

Stars Hill and Starsmead (Marl- 
borough), 559. 

Staverton (Northants), 456. 

Stead, F. R., writings, 641. 

Stede, Will., of Harrietsham, 227 
—230, 282284. 

Stedehill (Kent), 228. 

Steele, John, 433. 

Steeple Ashton, 545. Beach’s 
Chapel, 542. Church, build- 
ing of, 167 ; Fall of spire, 453. 

Deeds, 439. Field Names, 
441. “ Tia Stone,” 447. Mol- 
lusca, 61—64, 74, 77, 78. 
Persons, see Blake, G.: Boys fam.; 
Long,Rob. ; Rudeman,R.; Saucer 
fam. ; Testwode fam. ; Theyn 
fam.; Webb, G. (Vicar). 
““Sulde Ashton,” 445. 
Steeple Langford, East Cliff Farm, 
,Manor Farm, Mill, cottages, Sale 
Particulars and I]lusts., 350. 
Steeple Morden (Cambs), 445. 
Stephen the Archdeacon, 587. 


Stephens, Edw., 429. Rey. 
J. F. Dz, 516. Wid., 480, 
432, 


Stephenson, Mill, 191, 329. 

Stepney (Middx.), fire, 457. 

Stert, 536. Property of St. 
John’s, Devizes, 542. 

Stevens, Mr., 416. 
433. Wid., 421. 

Stevenson, Mr., 633. 

Steward fam. monument, Bradford, 

- 321. 

Stewkley, John, 453. 

Still [Stile] (——), 403. Chr., 
34, 41. 

Stoat, 486. 

Stockenford in W. Bedwyn, 567, 
571, 579; chantry property, 583. 

Stockham Ash, 520. 

Stockman (——), 41. 

Stockton, 639. Church, brief, 
461; screen wall, illust., 169. 
House, 203. Illust., 638. 
Persons, see Gay, J. T., rent for 
lamp, 542. 

Stockwell, Mr., 425. 
423, 424. 

Stoford Manor, illust.. 345. 

Stoke-sub-Hamdon (Som.) Church, 
209. « 


John, 41, 


Joseph, 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 697 


Stoke Verdon (Broad Chalke), 
chapel frequented by foresters of 
New Forest, 542. 

Stokes fam. of Seend and Titherton, 
165, 6345; notes on, 348. 

Adrian, port., 348. Anson, P., 
a gift, 509; writings, 633, 

Helen L., 633. Hen., 418. 
John, 103, 420. 

“Stokes Records,” two vols., 1910, 
noticed, 633, 634. 

Stone implements.  Lolithic, see 
Alderbury. Palzolithic, 163, 
166, 523; see Hackpen ; Knowle; 
Winterbourne Bassett. 

Neolithic, arrowheads, 87, 

88; Alton Parva Barrow, 626; 

Clyffe Pypard, 358; Figheldean 

Barrow, 624. 

Axe-hammer, Bulford, 617 
(f9-). 

Celts, ground, Dazell, 637 ; 
broken pieces of, Windmill Hill, 
Avebury, 358, 508. 

Hammer stones, 509; Mor- 

gan’s Hill, 592, 597. 

Knives ; Avebury, 167, 345; 

Syrencot Barrow, 624. 


Bury Ditches; Dinton. 
Stone Ashton, 441. 
Stone Curlew shot, 487. 


Stone, Mr., 424. Mrs., 422. 
E. H., writings, 636. John, 
44, 46," R., 191, 517. 


Stonehenge “And other British 
Stone Monuments Astronomi- 
cally considered,” by Sir N. 
Lockyer, 2nd ed., 353. Arts. 
on, noticed, 349, 501, 635. 
Illusts., 168, 169, 171, 346, 509. 

Protection of, 205. “The 
Secret of,” by C. F. Cooksey, 
noticed, 498—500. Visited 
by Hants Field Club, 635. 

Stoppe, Thos. de, 440. 

Storm of 1703, 461. 

Story, Nich., 28. Walt., 568. 

Stotescombe, Rog. de, 95. 

Stothert, P. K., 196. 

Stourhead, painting of, 505. 

Stourton, Bristol Cross, 206. 
Church, 203. Mollusca, 61— 
67, 70—76, 81—83. Old songs 
and customs, “Christmas Bull,” 
&e., art. noticed, 157. 

Stourton ( ), 540. 


VOL. XXXVI.—NO. CXIV. 


Scrapers, 87—89; see also. 


Stout, Rich, 430. 
Stradonic, iron dagger guard, 135. 
Stratford-sub-Castle, 63, 72, 77. 
Hospital of St. J ohn, 542, 
Illusts., 165. 
Stratford Tony, 56. Rom. 


Straten, C. R., 489; edits Pembroke 
Survey, 343. 

Stratton St. Margeret’s, alien priory, 
of Tiron Abbey, 529. 

Streete, James, 425, 433. Mark, 
432. Rich., 420. 

Streetham (Cambs. ), brief, 458. 

Strickland, John, 419. 

St'koks, Gilbert, 376. 

Strugnell, Mr., 429. Edw., 28, 
47. J ohn, oh, Marg. te 
28. Martha, 417. Will. 41. 

Stubbere, Thos. and Alison, 552. 

Studley, 217, 220, 223, 244. 
Grange, deeds, 240, 246, 251, 257, 
274, 275, 284, 285, 287, 291. 
Manor, 234. Mollusca, 67, 77. 

Persons, see Welles, J ohn. 

Nunnery, property, 340. 


‘Stukley, Susanna, 453. 


Sturridge, Thos., 415. 

Sturton, Lord, 415. 
496. 

Stybbes, Will., 567. 

Style, John, 567. 

Styll, John, 2. 

Succinea elegans, Bi, LG yee. 
pefifert, 74. oblonga, 58, 
74, 83. putris, 73. 

Sudbury, Simon, Archbishop, 377. 

Suffolk, Frances, Duchess of, port., 
348. 

“Summer Polle,” meaning, 49. 

Sunderland Church, brief, 462. 

Sundial, Tisbury Ch., 603. 

“ Supplication of the Poore Com- 
mons,” 530. “ Supplycacyon 
of Sowlys,” 530. 

Surman, Jerome, 416. 

Surmen, John, merchant’s marks, 
326. 

Surnames, origin of, 344, 

Surrenden (Hullavington), Chapel, 
543. 

Suth, Rob., 389. 

Sutor, widow, 430. 

Sutton Benger, rent for lamp, 543. 

Sutton Court (Som. ), 208. 

Sutton, Great, Chapel and rent for 
lamp, 543. 


Rev. J. A., 


3 D 


698 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


Sutton, Little, Chapel, 543. 
Sutton’ Veney, Greenhill, 146. 
Sutton, John, 575, 585, 586. Rich., 
432. Rob., 407, 412, 431. 
Thos., 418. W., obit., 541. 
Sutton’s Hospital, 226. 
Swafield, Mr., 420. 
Swallowecliffe, illust., 638. 
Swallowe, John, 568. 
Swan skin stomacher, 281. 
Swanton, E. W., on the Mol- 
lusea of Wiltshire, 57—85. 
Fras., bequest, 401. 


Sn Mr, 428. Christian, 
5. Hen., 3, 104. H.J.F., 
writings, 364. James, mon. 
inscription, 5. Joan, 425. 


Will, 9; chantry, 541 ; mer- 
chant’s mark, 5, 326; inscription, 
10; work at St. Thomas’, Salis- 
bury, 3, 4. 

Swell, Lower or Nether (Gloucs.), 


Church, 209. Long barrow 
pottery, 306. 
Swell, Upper (Gloucs.). Long 


barrow, 302, 305. 

Swetman [Sweetman, Swetnam], 
Rob., 532. fese) 404, 414, 
433. Wid., 

Sweyn Forkbeard i cs Wilts, 362. 

Swift ( ), 283. Hen., 498. 
John, 425. Mat., 403, 404. 

Pet., 431. Wid., 405. 
Will., 411, 424, 497. 

Swindon, illusts. and map, 156, 346, 
505. Mollusca, 61—67, 70— 
77, 80—82. Old Church, 
drawing and illust., 156, 643. 
Papal bulla found, 142, 

Persons, see Cotton, J. W.; Cusse, 
Hen. and Elionor ; ’ Deacon, TH. 
(Mayor) ; Lawson, W. H.(Mayor); 
Stamper, ui Rent for rood 
light, 548. St. Augustine’s, 
art. ‘and illusts. ., noticed, 502. 

Snails eaten, 68. «The 
Story of,” by R. Jefferies, no- 
ticed, 353. 

Swybathe, Little (Roundway), 536. 

Sykes, Rey. W.S., gift and writings, 
358. 

Sylar, Nich., 420. 


Symes, Edw., 427, 433. Geo., 
429, Hen., 433. Will., 
428. 


Symonds, 404, 425, 427, 561. 
W. [Symmans], 191, 573, 


Rey. W., 496 ; on Winterslow 
Church Reckonings,27—49. 
Symondsbury (Dors.), 270. 
Sympson, John, 548. 
Syrencot, barrows opened, 615, 621, 
623. 
Syvet, Rich., 582. 
““Tablement,” meaning of, 49. 
Tackley (Oxon), flint implements, 
88 


Talbot, John Ivory, port., work at 
Lacock, 497, 498. Wid., 419. 
Tan Hill, (Allington), g gold torque, 
436, 437. 
Tangley, Great, Manor Farm, 145. 
Tanner Sarah, 418. 
Will, 426, 429. 

Tarry, Rich, 414. 

Tasker, Thos., 270. 

Tate, Anth., 546. 

Taunton, Mr., 342. 

Taylor, Mr., 415, 420, 421. Alec, 
art. on and port., noticed, 170. 
Eleanor, 422. G.S. A. Watson, 
635. G. Watson, 636. 


J. W., 81. John, 426, 427. 
Priscilla, 422. Rob., 388. 
Rowland, 419. Thos., 414, 
419, 422, 424, 430. Watson, 


201. 

Teffont, Mollusca, 61. 

Teffont Ewias, chantry, 543. 
Interments, 142. Rom. 
enamel, 171. 

Teffont ] Maena, intaglio found, 141, 

Teffont, Adam, 377. 

Teignmouth and Shaldon (Dev.), 
brief, 458. 

Telling, John, 288. 

Templars, see Mildenhall. 

Temple in Corsley, illust., 340. 

Temple Rockley (Ogbourne St. An- 
drew) Chapel, 540. 

Temple, G. N., gift, 508. 

Tenhide, J. de, 444. 

Tennant, Sir Edw., M.P., 191; port., 
506. Lady (Pamela), ports., 
506, 642 ; writings, 355, 504, Gal. 

Terrell, Geo., port., 506. 

Terry, iT 5 577. 

Terstwoode, see Testwode. 

Terumber’s Chantry, see Trow- 
bridge. 

Tesdale, Thos., 263. 

Testacella haliotidia, 61, 83. 
manuger, 60; var. griseo-rubescens, 
61. 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 699 


Testwode, Pet. de, 443, 444. 
Rog. de, 441, 442. Will de, 
442, 444, 447. 

Testwood (Whiteparish), 543. 
Chapel, 535. 

Tettershall, Mr., 416. 

Tewkesbury Abbey arms, 612. 


Thatcher, John, 421. Paul, 428. 
Thein, see Theyn. 

Thetford (Norf.), 453. 

Theyn, John le, 444. Thos. le, 


44], 442, 447. 
Thickes, Rob., 491. 
Thirsk (Yorks), brief, 458. 
Thistlethwaite fam. of Winterslow, 
arms and monuments, 370. 


Rev. Dr., 370. Alex. 
(I. and I1.), 34, 39, 40—43, 45— 
47. Christian, 49. Edw. Bs 
42, 45, 48. Giles, 29, 31, 
41. Hen., 41. Joan, 
41, John, 45, 48, 113, 368, 
369. Leonard, 47. Mary, , 
41. peesearine, 42, 48, 370. 

Rob., 


Thomas. Dr, Wire Alex., 546. 
Edw,, 428, 429 ; writings, 156, 
157, 497. John, Bp. of Salis- 
bury, 368. Nich., 426. 
Rey. R. E., collection of mollusca, 
64—84 ; snote, 84. The Clerk,441. 
Thompson, Edw., Dine Rob, 325. 
Thornburgh [Thor abu ye; Thorn- 


parrouah |, Mr., Giles, 
John, ie Thos., 
fee ALT, 424. 


Thornton, Mr, 420. Capt. C.M., 
burial place illust., 642; obit. 
notice, 146. John, 415. 

'Thote, Godwin, 449, 

Thoulston (Warminster), Seuda- 
more Chapel, 543. 

“Threading Grammer’s Needle,” 
game, 637. 

Thresher, Thos., 429. 

Throope Drove (Bishopstone), Dos 

Thurnam, Dr., 205, 300. ; 

Thynne, Sir James, 416. Sir 
John (I. and IT.), 162, 416, 580. 

Tichborne, ae benefaction, 404, 

Lionel, 7 

Tidcombe, Wid, 495. 

Tidpit in Marten, Free Chapel, 540, 
543. 

Tidworth, illusts., 356. 

Tidworth, North, persons, see Mom- 
pesson, J. ; Tudeworth, R. de. 


Tilshead, illusts, 638. Persons 
see Mills, E. F., White Barrow 
given to Nat. Trust, 188. 

Tinhead, George Inn and houses 
illust., 636, Long barrow, 306. 

Tinworth, work by, 607. 

Tipper, Wid., 421. 

Tippett, Laurence, 404, 426, 429. 

id., 433. Wi ie 429, 

Tiron [Turon] Abbey (France), 
property, 529. 

Tisbury, 59. Abbey (Saxon), 
599. Ancient Road, 599. 

Chantry, 543, 599. 

Church,E. TowryWhyte 
on, 599—614 (/jigs.). 
Bone Hole, 600, 610. 
608, 611. Drawings, 643. 
Font, 612. Heraldry, 611, 612. 
Monuments, 608, 611. Tower, 
604, 605. Woodwork, bench 
ends and pulpit, 613. Work 
of Sir Chr. Wren, 602. 

——— Churchyard cross and yew 
pce: 601. 

Etymology, 599. Field 
names, Chantry, Doves, Mockney, 
614. Gaston Manor House, 
599. Gold armlets, 435. 
Illust., 638. Mollusca, 81. 

Persons, see Bracher, Miss ; 
Combes, A.; Gerrard, H.; Mervin, 
H.; Scamel, H See also 
Hatch Chapel. 

Tisdale, Thos., 266. 

Titchbourne bequest to Trin. Hos- 
pital, 401. 

Titcombe, Rob., 433. 

Tite, C., gift, 508. 

Titherington, illust., 638. 

Titherington Kelloways, chantry, 
534, 543, 

Titherley, East and West (Hants), 
King-ales, 30, 31. 

Titherton, persons, see Stokes fam. 

Tithfield (Whiteparish), Free Cha- 
pel, 540, 544. 

Tiverton (Dev. ) Church, merchant’s 
mark, 328. 

Tobacco pipes, 17th and 18th cent., 
Devizes, 171. 

Tocke, John, 167. 

Tockenham, Manor, visited, heraldic 
achievement, descent, &e., 521. 

Tokens, Marlborough, 149, 
Nuremberg, 171. Salisbury, 
508. 


Brasses, 


3), 10) 


700 INDEX TO VOL, XXXVL 


Tomlinson, Wid., 414. 
Tompson, Wid., 427. 
Tooker, Ch., 290 
Tookeye [Touki; Thouky], Mr., 419. 
John, 98, 100. 
Toppyng, Mich., 533. 
Topsham (Dev. ), 454. 
Torbryan (Dev.), 286, 287. 
Torkey Ch., brief, 462. 
Tornay, J ohn, 94-96, 98. 
Torques, gold, method of making, 
438. 
Toscanella, architecture, 360. 
Tosier, Will., 14. 
Totty, John, 420, 421, 424, 426, 428, 
429, 432. Wid., 433. 
Tourney fam., of Paines Place 
(Dors.), 365. 
Townsend, C. H., obit. notice, 339. 
H. N., 57—85. Rob. (1. 
and IJ.), 421. 
Townson, Gertrude, 366. Rob., 
Bp. of Salisbury, 366. 
Toyd clump, 55. 
Trackways and barrows, connection 
between, 159. 
Trafalgar House, Nelson relics, art. 
on, noticed, 161. 
Treberg, R. de., 443, 444. 
Tregunevin, Mr., 433. 
“Trendyll,” 36. 
“ Trentall” of masses, defined, 553. 
Trevethyck, Nich , 388. 
Tressrawell, R., 385, 411. 
Trewman (——), 416. 
Trigs, R., 402. 
Trippe, J., 96, 97. 
Tropenell ‘Cartulary, 189. 
Trott, John, 287. 
Trowbridge, 851, Church, Ter- 
umber’s Chantry, 533, 534, 543, 
Clothiers, bequest to, 576, 
Guild of Corpus Christi, 543. 
Helliker’s tomb, illust., 505. 
Highfield, 169. Honour of, 
162. —_IIlusts., 169, 356, 505. 
Lower Sane illusts., 505. 
Mollusca, 61—67, 71—82. Old 
School in Ch. Yd., 155. Per- 
sons,sce Andrews, 8. ; Asher, M. ; 
Bayley, T.; Carpenter, J. G,; 
Chapman, E. ; Hutchinson, C. 
G. ; Langford fam. ; Long, 
Harrie ; Maur, D. G. ; Owen, J. 
and Mrs. ; Pitman fam. ; Rod- 
way, E. B.; ; Tocke, J. ; Wilkins, 
Saab: "St. James’ Church) 


illust., 155. 
houses, 543. 

Truman, "J ohn, 403. 

Trumper, W. F. , gift, 358. 

Truslowe, J ohn, charity, 161. 

Trwe, John, 573. 

Tucke, Rich., 429. 

Tucker, Amb., 165. Hen, 
(Tuker], 575, 585. Phineas, 
433. Wid., 404, 427. Will. 
421. 

Tudpitt, see Tidpit. 

neon Reg. de, 326 ; chantry, 


Tanhide (Tynhide], John and Will. 
de, 442. 


Terumber’s Alms- 


’ 

Turberville, Dr., 415. 

Turbo biplicatus, 73. _ carychium, 
74.  —_fontinalis, 79. lamin- 
atus, 73. perversus, 13. 
sexdentatus, 72. vertigo, 12. 

Turkish Pirates, Brief for their 
Captives, 453, "455, 460. 

Turley, 507. 

Turner, Anth., 414. 

Walt., 446. 

Turnour, John, 567. 

Tutbury (Staffs) Ch., 208. 

Tutt, Edw., 244. 

Twinnyhoe, W., 428. 

Twyford (Hants), brief, 458, 462. 

Tyler, Phil., 536 

Tynham, Geo. , 425, 427, Rob., 
44,46.  Thos., 499. 

Tynhide, see Tunhide. 

Tyny, Thos., 444. 

Tyrell, Sir 7. 110. 


Chr., 425. 


Tyrus, R., 499, 
Udall, Edm., 433. Pet., 402. 
Thos., 406.  Wid., 404, 427. 


Uddell, Miss, 146, 

Ufcote, Nich. de, 100. 

Uley (Gloucs), Long Barrow, 302. 
ORE Emmeline, Countess of, 


Underhill, Hen., 431. Wid., 423. 
Underwood, Geo. and Eleanor, 
ports., 506. 
Unio pictorum, 80. 
var. ovalis, 81. 
Unwana, Bp. 52. 
Upavon [Uphaven], alien priory, 
529. Mollusca, 79. 
Persons, see Clark, W. (Vicar). 
Upehureh (Kent), Rom. potteries, 


tumidus, 80 ; 


Uphaven [Whiteparish ]Chapel,543 


INDEX TO 


Uphill, Alice and Dominick, 552. 

Upjohn, Thos., 426. 

Upton Scudamore, chapel and chan- 
try, 538, 543. Land for lamp, 
543. Mollusca, 65. 

Upton Lovell, illust., 638. Per- 
sons, see Lawrence, T. J. (Rector). 

Uxbridge (Middx.), 277, 283. 

Vale, Rob. and Thos., bequest, 575. 

Vallonia costata, 67. excentrica, 
60, 67. pulchella, 67. 

Valvata cristata and prscinalis, 79. 

Vanner, Rich., 430. 

Vaudois, brief for, 459. 

Vawer, John, 262, 276. 

Veale, Abraham, 414, 415. 

Vennard, Mr., 422, 426, 428, 

Geo., 416, 422, 423 
Venner, Mrs. Saunderson, writings, 

641. 

Vertigo angustior, 60, 72. anti- 
vertigo, 72. pygmed, 60, 72. 

substriata, 60, 72. 

Vestments, in inventory, 386. 

Vibald, 52. 

Vicia lathyrowdes, 347. 

Vikings Pill (Som.), 633. 

Vincent of West Ashton, 441. 
Hen., 421. John, 422. 
Thos., 28, 46, 47, 444. Will., 
121, 420, 429. 

Viper swallowing its young, 638. 

Vipond, Eliza., 488. 

Vitrea alliaria, 62. cellaria, 
57, 62. crystallina, 62 ; var. 
contracta, 62. nitidula, 62. 

pura, 62; var. margaritacea, 

b radvatula, 62; var. 
viridula, 63. Rogerst, 62. 

Vitrina pellucida, 62. 

Vivipara vivipara, 79. 

Vize, Rev. J. E., collection of Mol- 
lusea, 57—85. 

Vowles, Geo., 416. 

Vyneing, John, 416. 

Vyner, Mr., 427. 

IL), 418, 424. 
Wadham, Sarah, 419. 
Wagtail, Blue headed, 140. 

Wait, Will., 46. 

Wakeman, H. J., 629. M. R., 
obit. notice, 629. 

Walden, Will., 433. 

Waldron, John, merchant’s mark, 
328. 

Wale, Thos., 567. 

Waleys, J., 577. 


Will. (I. and 


VOL. XXXVI. 701 


Walker, Sir John, 547. 
Walkrith, brief, 462. 


Wallington, John, 244. Col. Sir 
J. W., obit. notice, 491. 

Wallis, bellfounder, 11. 

Walter, Alex., 48. Ann, 451. 


Hubert, Bp. of Salisbury, 
founds hospital at Wilton, 544. 
John, 45—47. Mary, 34. 
Rich., 34, 46, 47. Rob.,48. 
Walters, Nich., 46, 48. 
Waltham, John, Bp. of Salisbury, 
2, 54l. 
Walton (Nortf.), 454. 
Wanbergh, J. de, 543. 
Wanborough, Chapel, Chantry and 
College of Priests, 543. Church, 
drawing and illust., 346, 643. 

Wansbrough, Thos., 417. Will, 
422. 

Wansdyke, excavated, 590, 591. 
Rom. sling bullet, 136. 
Snails in, 70. 

Wapping, brief, 455. 

Wapsey, Rob., 410. 

Warburton, Rev. Mark, obit. 

notice, 338, 494. 

Ward, Mr., 428. Rev. J., 643. 
Leonard, 418. Rich., 418. 
Seth, Bp. of Salisbury, 368, 

535 ; “‘ Notitia,” 545; port., 368. 
Thos., 430. 
Wardham, Joseph and Eleanor,426. 
Wardour Castle, art. and illusts., 
noticed, 345, 346, 351. Pere- 
grine shot, 486, 

Wardour, Sir Edw., 487. 

Wareham, Joseph, 431. 

Warley (Yorks), fire, 457. 

Warmingham, Ch., brief, 462. 

Warminster, ancient road, 599. 
Chapel of St. Lawrence, 


endowment, 543, Mollusca, 
62, 64, 65, 73, 75. Obits., 
Lamps, &e., endowment, 543. 

Papal bulla, 142. Per- 


sons, see Blage, 8.; Hall, J. W.; 
Hewitt (——); Lott, John; 
Wakeman, H. J. and M. R. 
Visit of P. of Wales, illust., 
356. See also Norridge ; 
Thoulston. 
Warmwell, Rob., chantry, 527, 574. 
Warneford fam., chantry, 542. 
Warner, H., 260. Jer., 267, 280. 
Warren, Maurice, 427. Wid., 
433. 


702 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


“Warriors Hill,” 53. 

Warry, D. R,, 24. 

Warwick, briefs, 458, 462. 
Warwick, Will., chantry, 541. 
Wassaillers in W. Gloucestershire, 


S77 

Wastfield, Hugh, 460. 

Watchet (Som.), brief, 450. 

Waterhouse fam., Cath., John (I. 
and II.), Joseph, Mary, Phil. (I. 
and II.), Rob. (I. and II.), Theo- 
dore, 233. David and Eliz., 
115—118, 230—233. 

Waterland, Rich., 432. 

Waterman, Bryant, 419. Will., 
410, 414. 

Waters, Mr., 423. 


Watkins, (—), 404. Isaac J. 
and wife, ports., 357. John, 
403. Wid., 405, 406, 425, 


431. 
Watson, Rev. J.G., art. on, noticed, 
167. 


Watts, Mr., 487. Mrs., 419. 
Frank, 425. ' Hen. 427. 
John, 432. Will., 419. 


Waylen, G. S. A., art. on, noticed, 
167. 

Waynflete, Bp., 529. 

Wayte, Alex., 421. 

Wid., 420. 

Waytes, Wid., 433. 

Waz., Rog., 95, 97. 

Weare, alias Browne, Agnes, 576. 

John, 214—217, 219, 220. 

Rich., 576. Rob., bequest, 
575, 576. Thos., 214, 220, 

Weasel, 486. 

Weaver, Lawrence, writings, 501, 


Isaac, 416. 
Zach., 420. 


502. 

Weaver’s Chantry, 542. 

Weaver's Cottage and Window il- 
lust., 340. 

Webb, fam. in Salisbury,merchant’s 
mark, 365. Rt. Rev. Allan 
Becher, Dean of Salisbury, “ In 
Memoriam,” 166 ; port., 166, 170 ; 
writings, 166, 354. E. Doran, 
2: Geo., Bp. of Limerick, art. 
on, noticed, and port., 350. 
Hugh, 350. John, merchant’s 
mark, 4, 5. Sir John, property, 
365, 366. See also Richmond. 

Webbe( ), merchant’s mark, 326. 

Alex., 33, 47. Amb., 419, 
424, Edw., 48. Hen., 
44, 46, 48. John, 34, 44, 46— 


48, 430; brass and merchant’s 


mark, 327; tomb, 11. Luck 
(? Luke), 44. Margery, 34. 
Rich., 36. Rob., 28. 


Wid., 46, 416. Will, 33; (1. 
and IJ.), merchants’ marks, 326, 
Bille 
Webbs, Michael, 415. 
Wedbareee (Erchfont), Mollusca, 
—719. 
Weedon Hill, (Avebury), 143. 


Weekes, Mr., 414. Anth., 366, 

Edm., 414. John, 290, 

417, 424, 433, 613. Ralph, 
225. Thos., 415, 424. 


Welch, Thos., 419. 
Welde, Will. atte, 100. 
Wellow, West, chantry, 544. 
Wells, Palace, Bp. killed at, 461. 
St. Cuthbert’s Ch., 9. 
Wells[ Welles ; Wellys], John, 237, 
244, 285,430.  Rob., 220, 221. 
Wid., 418. Will., 412. 
Welpley, see Whiteparish. 
Wentworth, Thos., 256, 260, 
Wersdall, W., 47. 
“Wessex, More Ways in,” art. 
noticed, 157. 
West, Mr., 414. | Amb., 404, 412, 
419.  -Fras., 422, 423. John, 


417. Marg., 41. Rich, Ld. 
La Warre, 110. Rowland, 34. 
Thos., 423, 424. Sir Thos., 


Ld. La Warre, 110. Wid., 
422. Will, 47. 

West Ashton, field names, 441. 

Westbeere, John, 419. . 

Westbury, 292. Bath Field Club 
visit, 352, Chapels, 543. 
Church, Haywood’s Chapel, 543 ; 
Monument of James Ley, E. of 
Marlborough, 543 ; obit, 543. 
Clothiers, bequest to, 576. 
Leversedge’s obit, 543. Per- 
sons see Field, T.; Haggis, Rey. 
EK. ; Hill, Joseph. 

Rom. Antiquities from, 

at Devizes,464—477(figs.). 

Coffin found near, illust., 

505. Objects, 189. Pave- 

ment, Compton’s plot, 464. 

Skulls, 474, 475. Road, 464. 

Well, 465. 

White Horse, 205, 206, 351. 

Westbury, Rog., 425. Will. of, 
Chapel, 543. 

Westend Chapel see Dauntsey. 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 703 


Westerndorff (Germ.), Samian 
pottery made, 465. 

Westfield, Mr., 419, 426. 

Westley fam., 489, 443; chantry 
at Enford, 537. Thos., pro- 
perty, 441. 

Westminster Abbey, 153. 

Weston in Bucklington (Warw.), 
455. 

Weston (Winterslow), 34, 35. 

Weston, Geoff. de, 94—96. 

Westport, see Malmesbury. 

Westwood, Church, 203. Mol- 
lusea, 64, 65, 70. 

Wetwang, Rich. de, 582. 

Weyhill, Fair, 83. Mollusca, 65. 

Weymouth, Late Celtic pottery,130. 

Weyre, John, 568. 

Whaddon (8S. Wilts) Parish Church 

at Ivychurch, 24. 

Whale, Rob., 424, 427. 

Wharton, Eliz., 290, 291. Hon. 
Dame Jane, of Mansfield Wood- 
house, 290. Hon. Sir Thos., 
290. Will., 427. 

Whatley, Rob., 421. Will., 424. 

Wheeler, Adam, 422, 423. Chr., 
414, 415. Edw., 415. Hen., 
430. John, 407, 412, 432, 433. 

Rich, 244, 951, 270, 271. 

Rob., 418. Sarah, H. 
488. Thos., 407, 410, 414, 481. 

Trevor, local sec., 197. 

Whetham House, 144. Visited 
by Q. Anne, 348. 

Whit, John and Rob.(I. and IT.),46. 

Whitat (? Whitehead), Mr., 45. 

Whitbourne Manor (Corsley) ‘“Ex- 
tent” of, 340. 

Whitburne, J., 272, 273. 

Whitchear (or Whitear), B., 411. 

“ Whitchys,” defined, 387. 

White, Mr., 140, 423. Isaac, 429. 

John, 34, 402, 414, 415, 419, 
493. Leonard, 48. Moses, 
431. Nath., 433, _ Pet., 388. 

Rich., 404. Rob., 44, 48, 
421, 427. Thos., 422. W., 
582. Rev., W., bequest, 577. 

White Barrow, see Tilshead. 

White Horses, illusts., 351. 

White Sheet Hill, illusts., 639. 

Whitechapel (London), fire, 457. 

Property, 277. 

Whitecliff [ White Cleeve, Whitley], 
in Brixton Deverell, manor, 
deeds, 439, 440, 443. 


Whiteclive fam., 439, 440. Rob. 
de, 440, 444. Will de, 440. 

Whitehead, John, 429. 

Whitelock, Geo., 41. 

Whiteparish, Chapels, Barn Court ; 
Cowsfield Loveraz, More Abbe- 
ston or Tithfield, Testwood, St. 
James’s, Uphaven, Welpley, 535, 


544, Etymology, 54. 

Whitfield, Mr., 549. John, 
264. 

Whitlegh Chapel, 544. 

Whitmarsh, Geo., 424. Giles, 
430. John, 416, 421. 


Whitsun-ales, 27. 

Whitwell, Dr., 431, 433. 

Whyte, E. Towry, gift, 643; on 
Tisbury Church, 599—614. 

Whytermore, J., 577. 

Wick [Week], 245. Wickfield 
(Devizes), 536. 

Wickham, Will, 427. 

Widcombe [Wydcombe], in Hil- 
marton, Chapel, 544. 

Wilbridge, brief, 462. 

Wilcot, 156. Brief, 463. MS. 
notes on, 358. Persons, see 
Robbins fam. 

Wildcatheath, 454. 

Wilding, T., 429. 

Wiley, see Wylye. 

ee (!), endowment for lamp, 
544, 

Wilkenson, Mr., 431. Anth., 
493,  Edw., 431. 

Wilkes, B. J., gift, 479. 


Wilkins (——), 294299, John, 
45, Rich., 404, S.B., 
_obit. notice, 493. 

Wilkinson, Anth., 428. Lady 


Beatrice, ports., 170, 642.  Will., 
432, 


Willes, Julian, 414, 
Willett (—), 637. 
Williams, Mr.. 410. Alex., 422. 
Alfred Owen (poet), art. on, 
noticed, 161; gift, 509; writ- 
ings, 501. Jacob, 415. John, 
424, Nich., 349. Pet., 418, 
AQ], Sarah, 419. Simon, 
368. Thos, 368, 418, 422, 424: 
Seal, 413. Wid., 427. 
Williamson, Gar (sc), 270. 
Willmote, Chr., 415, Edw., 416, 
John, 480, 483. Thos., 
433,  Wid., 427, 488, 
Willoughby, Chr., bequest, 576. 


704 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


Willoughby de Broke fam. arms, 
612. Chapel at Westbury, 543. 

Willis, Mrs., 186. Chr., 420. 
John, 414. Rob., 422, 424, 
Thos., 418. 

Wills, see Bayley, Thos. ; 
H.; Michell, 8S. 

Wilmyndon, Bob. de, 444, 447, 

Wilsford Down, Rom. objects, 478, 
480 (figs.). House, 354. See 
also Lake. 

Wilsheer, Thos., 433. 

Wilson, Mr., 414, 418, 431. 
Abraham, 415. — Grace, 414. 
Wid., 415. Will. 414 ; Admiral 
Will., 523. 

Wilton, 163, 292. Abbey, Chan- 
try, 544; property, 112; sup- 
pression, 581. Bird’s eye view 
in 17th cent., 345. Black friars, 
530. Bronze age burial, 489. 

Brown Bower (Lock up), 
344. Church, New, glass, 344. 
Ch. of St. Nicholas, 544. 
Church, Old, Candelabra from, 
141; illust., 345. Court of 
the Belhouse, 344. Free 
School, illust., 169. Hospital 
or Priory of St. Giles, Chapel, 
344; toundation of, 544. Hos- 
pital or Priory of St. J ohn, 534, 
544, Hospital of St. M. ‘Mag- 

dalene, 544. 

House, Cedars, age of, 638. 

Chapel, 345. Illust., 346. 

Original forecourt, illust., 

345. 


Berwyk, 


Jews at in 13th cent., 349. 
“ Leprosy Queen,” 344. 
Persons, see Bell, G. (Mayor) ; 
Rawlence, Guy. Saxon coins 
minted at, 165. Shire hall, 344. 
“ Wilts and Dorset Bank Annual, 
1908,” with Hist. of Bank, 165. 
Wiltshire Arch. Soc., Accounts, 
1908, 1909, 182—184, 510—512. 
List of Members, 1909, 173 
—181. Meeting at Brad- 
ford, 1909, 185—198 ; 
Meeting at Calne, 1910, 
513—524; at Salisbury, 1908, 
balance, 186. Museum Main- 
tenance Fund, 514. Reports, 
1909,1910,185—190, 513 
—517. Calendar of Feet of 
Fines printed, 348, Compared 
with Somerset, 203—205. 


Corps, Memorial Tablet to Men 
who died in South Africa, 153. 
Deeds presented to ‘Soe., 

189. Geolog. features, 59. 
Be Cambridge County Geograp- 
hies” series, noticed, 346. In 
1908, arts. noticed, 161, 165. 
Inquisitiones P. M. _ pubd., 190, 
516. “ Labourer, The, aA by R. 
Jefferies, noticed, 353. "e Ne otes 
and Queries,’ 63—67 ; noticed, 
165, 347, 348. Parish Regis- 
ters, marriages, printed, 156, 496, 
633. Position of, archeeologi- 
cally, 202. Solitudes,” art. 
noticed, 163. “Songs in,” by 
A. Williams, noticed, 501. W. 
Border an Ethnological frontier, 
204. “'W. Times,” given, 358, 

Wimbleton, a ee Gilbert, 
429 John, 4 

Wincanton (Som. . eh) Brief, 
461. 


Winch, J., 459. 
Winchester, College founded, 529. 
Palace, 456. 

Windover, Mr., 423, 433. 

Winsham, G., 273. 

Windsor, New, brief, 455, 

Windsor, Wid., 429. 

Winfield, chantry property, 544. 

Wing, Oliver, 429, 

Winklebury Camp, snails, 70, 
Saxon burials in barrows, 627, 

Winterbourne,rent for chantry, 544, 

Winterbourne, John, 421. Rich. 


de, 100. Wid., 420. 
Winterbourne Bassett, bronze spear 
head, 508. Church ilust., 


345 ; visited, 1910, 523. Ree- 
tory, coll. of flints, 528. Pale- 
olithic implements, 163, 166. 
Winterbourne Dauntsey, Bittern 
shot, 487. Living augmented, 
629. 
Winterbourne Earls, illust., 638. 
Living augmented, 629. 
Winterbourne Gunner Ch., 
C. E. Ponting on, 17, 18; 
mural painting, 17. Illust., 
638. King-ale, 31. 
Winterbourne Monkton, 495. 
Church visited, 1810, "593. 
Winterbourne Stoke Church, 210. 
Down, cross base, 142. 
Sale Particulars and illust., no- 
ticed, 350. 351, 638. 


INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI 705 


Winterslow, Barrow Farm, 46. 
Church, C. E. Ponting on, 
(font, mural painting (/ig.), 
18—19; chalice sold and re- 

. deemed, 37, 39; tlagon, 40; monu- 
ments, 370; rood loft taken down, 

389; sittings, order for allotment 
of, 1631, 43—46. Church 
House (King House), 29. 

Church MReckonings, 

Rev. W. Symonds on, 27— 

49. Churchwardens, list of, 


46—48. Coins found, 489. 
Easton, 34. Montagu’s 
Harrier shot, 486. Persons, 


see “Church Reckonings.” 

West, owners, see 'ox, Hon. 
S.; Thistlethwayte fam. 

Wintra, Abbot, 599. 

Winwood, Rev. H. H., 490. 

Wisbech, brief, 463. 

Wishart, Mary, monument, 611. 

Wishaw, Church, 462. 

Wishford, 354. Church, Grob- 
ham monument and legend, 209. 
Tllust., 638. Mollusca, 66. 

Oak Apple Day, illust., 356. 

Wisterton, 454. 

Witcheratt near Stourton, 158. 

Witham (Hants), 452. 

Witheham (Sussex), fire, 451. 

Witherington Ring, 53. 

Withy Copse (Pewsey), Late Celtic 
midden, 125, 139. 

Wif, John, 442. 

Wode, Thos., 109. 

Wood Eaton (Oxon), Late Celtic 
arrowhead, 134. 

Woodborough, Church, 1861, illust., 


156. _ Old Manor Ho., illust., 
156. Persons, see Robbins 
fam. Registers printed, 496. 


See also Honeystreet. 

Woodbury Hill, 55. 

Woodcock, H., 108—111. 

Woodcutts (Dors.), late Celtic 
fibulze and keys, 134,135. Rom.- 
Brit. objects and village, 128, 
480, 481, 483, 484. 

Woodford, illust., 638. 

Woodford, Rob. de, Dean, Chantry 
in Cath. , 526. 

Woodham Ferris, Church, brief, 
462. 

Woodhill [Widhill] Chapel, 544. 

Woodhill [Woodhull], in Clyffe 
Pypard, Chapel, 544. 


Woodman, Thos., 414, Will., 
423. 
Woodroffe, Mr., 431, 432. 
Woodward, Mr.. 429. Rich.,420. 
Woodwork, Elizabethan, Bristol, 
198. Bench ends, Boscombe, 
13; Farley, 21; Tisbury, 613. 
Carving, Compton Park, 634; 
see also Salisbury, St. Thomas. 
Pulpits, Boscombe, 13 ; 
Farley, 21; Tisbury, 613. 
Screens, Trinity Hospital, Salis- 
bury, 411; see also Farley ; 
Ramsbury ; see also Rood lofts. 
Woodyates (Dors,), late Celtic 
keys, 135. Rom.-Brit, village, 
128. 
Woolley Grange (Bradford), visi- 
ted, 196. 
Woolwich Church, 462. 
Wootten, Chr., 424, 
Wootton Bassett, 156, 292. Field 
Names, “ Russell,” “ Bukk,” 104. 
Hospital of St. J. Bapt., 
founded, 544. Persons, see 
Jacob, John ; Rutter, EH. Town 
Hall, illust., 346. See also 
Fasterne. 
Wootton Rivers, persons, see Mayo, 
W. (Vicar). 
Wor Barrow (Dors.), Rom.-Brit. 
burials and horseshoe, 484, 627. 
Worchester, Mr., 419. 
Worksop (Notts), fire, 456. : 
Wordsworth, Canon Chr.,gift,358 ; 
note, 488; on Marlborough 
Chantries and the supply 
of Clergy in the olden days, 
_525—584 ;_ writings, 348. 
John, D. D., Bp. of Salisbury, 
ports., 506; writings, 166, 168, 
353, 504, 641. 
Worsedale, W., 48. 
Worston, W., 102. 
Worthe, 441. 
Worton, Sale of Land, 636. _-Per- 
sons, see Aldridge, A. E. (Vicar). 
Wotton, W., 411. Wotton’s 
Chantry, sce Ramsbury. 
Wraxall, North, chantries, 544. 
Wraxall, South, Berlegh Chapel, 
533. Church, visited, 194, 
Free Chapel of St. Ouen, 544. 
House, 208 ; illust., 346 ; visited, 
194. _ Persons see Burbidge, R, ; 
es E. Richardson ; Ellaby, J. 


706 INDEX TO VOL. XXXVI. 


Wren baiting at Christmas, 638. 
Wren fam., pedigree, 1538. _ Chr., 
Rector of E. Knoyle, 152- 
“Sir Christopher,” by L. Mil- 
man, noticed, 152, 153 ; Date of 
birth, 152 ; “ Memorials of,” art. 
noticed, 501 ; port., 502; “some 
Letters of,” art. noticed, 502 ; 
Work at Tisbury Ch., 602. 
Mat., Bp. of Ely, 152. 
Goodwife, 


Wright, A. G., 130. 
282. 
Wrokeshale, Sir Godfrey de, 544. 
Wroughton, 213, 284. Church, 
drawing and illust., 346, 643, 
Deeds, 251. Field names, 
251, 252. Mollusca, 84. _—Per- 
sons, see Brunsell, O. (Vicar) ; 
Franklin, Giles ; Sadler, John ; 
Whitburne, John; Yorke, W. 
Vicia lathyroides, 347. See 
also Eleombe; Elyndon; Cock- 
harris ; Costowe ; (uidhampton ; 
Quintin’s ; Salthrop ; Studley. 
Wroughton, nr. Marlborough, Mol- 
lusea, 76, 79. 
Wroxham, brief, 462. 
Wuleston, R., 244. 
Wyatt (architect), work by, 605. 
Mrs., 428, 480. Jeftrey, 
work at Longleat, 162. Sam., 
369. Will,, 263, 427. 
Wychford, J., 376. 
Wyer, Dositheus, 347. 
Wyke, R. de, 101. 
Wykeham, William of, 377, 529. 
Wykeleye (or Wykde), Ralph, 577. 
Wyld, Rev. C. N., 301. Lieut. 
H. W. and Mrs., port., 643. 
Wyldhill (Herts), 115, 118. 
Wylkys, J., brass, 498. 
Wylye Church, candelabra, 141; 
illust., 345. Dotterell, Great 
Grey Shrike, Quail, and Stone 
Curlew, shot, 487. Persons, 
see Hadow, G. R. (Rector) ; 
Meade, Sidney (Rector). _ Red- 
throated Diver,140. Willough- 
by, charity, 576. 
River, 60, 497. 


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Wymond, Rob., 440. Walt.,440, 
441. 

Wyndham, H., colln. of mollusca, 
61. Hon. Percy, 489. Sir 
Wadham, 419—421. 

Wyndover, J., 412, 

Wynte, R., 48. 

Wynyard, W., 554. 

Wyse, J., merchant’s mark, 326. 

Wyville, Rob., Bp. of Salisbury, 
brass, 169, 356. 

Yalding (Kent), brief, 458. 

Yarmouth, Great, brief, 461. 
(I. of W.), 499. 

Yates, Mrs., port., 643. 

Yatton Castle, land for lamp and 
obit, 544, 

Yatton Keynell, Yatton Keynes, 
Chapel, 544. 

Yaverland (I. of W.), 499. 

Yelverton, Sir H., 278. 

Yemans (? Yeomans), Agnes, 41. 

“Yeomanry Cavalry of Wiltshire, 
Annals of,” Vol. II. noticed, 153. 

In 1810, 638. 

Yeovil, gold torque, 435, 438. 

Yerrington, Edw., 430. 

Yetman, And., 230. 

Yew trees, see Tisbury. 

York, brief, 459. Rom. pottery, 
468. 

Yorke, Ann, 264, 265. Ch., 285. 

Edw., 272. Ralph de, 

Chancellor of Sarum, 526. 
Wid., 430. Will. (I. and IL.), 
deeds, &c., 224, 263—265, 271— 
275, 285. 

York’s Chantry, see Ramsbury. 

Young, Mr.,41. Aaron, 402. 
Joan, 397. Phil. 421. _—_— Rich., 
414, 431, Will., 420, 424, 432. 

Zeals [Seles], Chapel, 540, 544, 

“ Zex,” defined, 385. 

Zomtes nitidus, 63. 
var. margaritacea, 84. 

Zouch, Mr., 35. Mrs., 41. 
Edw., brass, 22. Eliz.,Abbess 
of Shaftesbury, 543. Lord 
founds Chapel at Calne, 534. 

Zua subcylindrica, 58. 


purus, 84 ; 


© OWiG ESS 


Sitchbeological Societies 


IN UNION WITH THE 
—- Saciety of Antiquaries of London, 
JULY OTH, 1910. 


The Twenty-first Congress of Archzological Societies was held 
on July 6th, at Burlington House ; C. H. Read, Esq., LL.D., President 
of the Society of Antiquaries, in the Chair. 


The Congress was attended by Delegates from the Society of 
Antiquaries, the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, the 
Cambrian Archzological Association, the Royal Archeological 
Institute, the British Record, Folk-lore and Huguenot Societies, the 
Viking Club, the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridge, Carmar- 
thenshire, Cumberland and Westmorland, Derbyshire, Dorset, 
Hampshire, East Herts, Lancashire and Cheshire, Leicestershire, 
Norfolk and Norwich, Thoroton (Notts), Shropshire, Somerset, 
Suffolk and Sussex Societies, Members of the Council, of the Earth- 
works and other Committees, and other Delegates who omitted to 
sign the Register. 


The Report of the Council was read and approved, and the State- 
ment of Accounts, audited by Mr. Wm. Minet, F.S.A., was adopted. 
The thanks of the meeting were given to Mr. Minet for his services, 
and he was appointed auditor for the ensuing year. 


The following were elected as the Council :— 
The Officers of the Soc. of Antiquaries. | W. H. St. John Hope, M.A. 


_W. Paley Baildon, F.S.A. Henry Laver, F.S.A. 
Lord Balcarres, M.P., F.S.A. Wm. Minet, F.S.A. 
Sir E. W. Brabrook, C.B., F.S.A. Canon Rupert Morris, D.D., F.S.A. 
Rey. P. H. Ditchfield, M.A., F.S.A. | Ralph Nevill, F.S.A. 
W. Jj. Freer, F.S.A. J. Horace Round, M.A., LL.D. 
G. L. Gomme, F.S.A. J. B. Willis-Bund, M.A., F.S.A. 
Emanuel Green, F.S. A. : 


iS) 


The President drew attention to the paragraph in the Report 
announcing the resignation of the Hon. Secretary, Mr. A. G. Chater, 
who had found that he had insufficient leisure to carry on the work 
of the Congress secretaryship in addition to that of the Earthworks 
Committee ; and proposed as his successor, Dr. William Martin, 
F.S.A. Mr. Chater seconded the proposal, which was supported by 
Mr. Ralph Nevill, F.S.A.,and Dr. Martin was elected Hon. Secretary. 


Mr. Nevill then proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring Secretary, 
which was seconded by Col. Attree, F.S.A., and the President 
expressed his own and the Council’s regret that Mr. Chater should 
find it necessary to give up the secretaryship, and their satisfaction 
with the way the duties had been performed during his year of office. 


In acknowledging the vote of thanks, Mr. Chater regretted that 
he had been able to do so little for the Congress ; he felt that he had ~ 
been somewhat rash in accepting the office last year, and that he had 
left undone many things which a secretary with more time at his 
disposal might have accomplished. 


Dr. Martin, in accepting the office of Secretary, asked the sympathy 
and co-operation of the gentlemen with whom he would come in 
contact. 


A discussion took place on the question o: the Archzological 
Index, the Council having recommended that in regard to (a) the 
large Subject Index, 1665-1890, the Congress should assist Messrs. 
Constable by endeavouring to obtain from the Societies guarantees 
that a sufficient number of copies would be subscribed for to cover 
the cost of production; Messrs. Constable agreeing to submit their 
material for this Index to a Committee appointed by the Council, and 
in regard to (4) the Annual Index, that the Societies should be invited 
to guarantee continuous support, it being pointed. out to them that 
without such support its continued publication would be impossible. 


The President read a Report of the Committee appointed to deal 
with this question, in which it was suggested that the Congress might 
resume publication of the Annual Index, and pointed out that a 
difficulty might arise with regard to back numbers, and that in 
the event of the Congress taking the publication into their own hands, 
it would be necessary to refer intending purchasers to Messrs. 
Constable & Co. for these back numbers. It should be put as 
strongly as possible at this Congress, that the Index must be con- 
tinued ; but it was essential that Societies should support it to the 
limit of their power. 


Mr. P. M. Johnston, F.S.A., (Sussex), mentioned that complaints 
had been made among local Societies that of late years the Index had 
been carelessly compiled, which perhaps partly accounted for the 
decrease in subscriptions, 


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Mr. J. B. Willis-Bund, F.S.A., proposed that each Society should 
guarantee to take a certain number of copies, say 100. 


_Mr. G. C. Druce, (Royal Archzological Institute), proposed that 
a list of the Societies now subscribing, with the number of copies they 
take, should be obtained from Messrs. Constable. 


Dr. M. Gaster (Folklore Society) proposed that the invitation to 
subscribe to the Index should be extended to other kindred Societies, 
besides those in Union. 


Mr. W. P. W. Phillimore (Thoroton Society) was of opinion that the 
real demand for the Index only amounted to about rooo copies, and 
at present it was thrown away in large numbers. He was inclined 
to think that the machinery of the Congress would be better suited to 
pushing the sale of a limited number than that of a publisher, and 
suggested that Societies should be asked to take a limited number and 
sell them to their members. 


Mr. H. St. George Gray (Somerset) thought that very few Societies 
with a low rate of subscription could afford to take the Index and 
distribute it freely to all their members, whereas a small number of 
single copies would be readily saleable at a shilling each. 


Mr. Willis-Bund said that the only way to deal with the question 
was to refer it back to a Committee having full powers to deal with it 
before next year. He asked how could the Congress go to the Prime 
Minister with requests for facilities, when it was seen that it could not 
maintain so essential a publication as its own Index. 


The following resolution, proposed by Mr. Phillimore and seconded 
by Mr. Nevill, was carried unanimously :— 


“That it be referred to the Committee to consider how the 
Index can be produced most cheaply, and how it can best be 
circulated at such a price as to pay its cost, and with full powers 
to make arrangements,” 


Mr. Chater presented the Report of the Earthworks Committee, 
which will be issued separately. 


Mr. R. Garraway Rice, F.S.A. (Sussex), spoke of the short notice 
given by the Ordnance Survey for answering questions relating to 
earthworks. He thought twelve months’ notice might be given of the 
revision of a county. 


Mr. Chater said that all information received from the Ordnance 
Survey was passed on at once to the Secretaries of the Societies 
concerned. 


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Major Freer, F.S.A. (Leicestershire), moved tke adoption of the 
Report with a vote of thanks to the Secretary. He thought a strong 
appeal should go out to the Societies to support the Earthworks 
Report, the circulation of which had fallen off very considerably since 
the charge of 2s. 6d. per one hundred copies had been agreed to ai 
the last Congress. 


Mr. Gray seconded the motion, and suggested that authors of 
papers on excavations should always send a reprint to the Director- 
General of the Ordnance Survey. 


Dr. J. P. Williams-Freeman (Hants) gave some particulars of his 
schedule of the earthworks of Hampshire and laid before the Congress 
his original plans, copies of which are in the hands of the Earthworks 
Committee. He said he had found people extraordinarily diffident 
about measuring earthworks, and dwelt on the importance of taking 
measurements for the sake of comparison. 


‘The President spoke of the unprotected position of an earthwork 
as compared with a building, and insisted on the importance of 
circulating the Earthworks Report as widely as possible in order to 
educate and interest people in the subject. 


Mr. F. Were (Derbyshire), mentioned the Preceptory. of the 
Knights of Jerusalem at Stydd, Derbyshire, and said that his Society 
would be glad of advice as to how to deal with these remains. 


The President said that this was hardly a matter for the Congress. 
The Derbyshire Society, if not competent to deal with it, might refer 
the question to the Society of Antiquaries. 


Mr. P. M. Johnston introduced a motion expressing the cordial 
approval of the Congress of an arrangement now in operation, in the 
Diocese ot Chichester, by which the Bishop has consented to submit 
to an advisory Committee appointed by the Sussex Archeological 
Society, before issuing a faculty, any proposals that may hereafter 
arise for enlarging, restoring, altering, rebuilding or re-fitting any 
ancient church or chapel-of-ease within the Diocese ; an arrangement 
by which the Bishop also invites warning and advice in the case of 
proposed alterations of importance—and a resolution that the Bishops 
of the other English and Welsh Dioceses be formally invited by the 
Congress to accept the services of similar consultative committees, if 
formed by the local archeological societies. Mr. Johnston described 
the genesis and working of the Committee, and mentioned cases in 
which it had successfully intervened, Many small alterations. and 
refittings were often done without a faculty. The Bishop of 
Chichester insisted on everything being submitted to him before a 
faculty was granted. He was aware that in some Dioceses the 


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decision rested with the Chancellor and the consent of the Bishop 
was amere formality. The increasing archeological spirit among the 
clergy would welcome such action as was proposed. 


_ Mr. Garraway Rice, speaking as a member of the Committee 
referred to, said he knew of a case of a porch being altered without 
either a faculty or the services of an architect, and without the Com- 
mittee in question being appealed to. The work was done by a 
builder under the direction of the vicar, and the Bishop opened the 
new porch and highly approved of the work. He thought that in all 
such cases a faculty ought to be applied for. 


Prince Frederick Duleep Singh (Suffolk) said that in East Anglia 
he had been struggling for many years to get. some Committee 
appointed, to which the clergy might be willing to submit schemes 
for restoration. He had found that the Society for the Protection of 
Ancient Buildings,'when appealed to, preferred not to interfere locally, 
when there was any local body that could take the matter up. The 
proposed scheme would supply the very thing that was wanted. 


Mr. Nevill thought that the scheme wanted modification in one 
point. There would probably be no difficulty in the case of large 
Societies, but some Societies were very small and might consist of 
one, or of very few energetic people.. There would also be a difficulty 
when a member of the Committee was also the local architect. 
Rather than that the local Society should appoint the Committee, he 
proposed the appointment of an advisory Committee, in the election 
of which the local Archzeological Society should be consulted. He 
pointed out that great tact would be required and that all would depend 
on how the Bishops were approached. 


The President said the matter was a very delicate one. There 
was nothing the clergy, the Chancellor, or the Bishop more resented 
than interference by someone outside the diocese. He doubted with 
Mr. Nevill whether some Societies would find a sufficient number of 
persons able to advise ; it required very considerable experience. He 
understood that it was proposed in connection with the Historical 
Monuments Commission to set up a central advisory board in London, 
which would perform the very function for which it was proposed that 
these local Committees should be set up. If this came into being, the 
local committees would still be of use ; they could refer to the central 
body in London, and many minor matters could be dealt with by them 
which need not be referred to headquarters. 


The Rey. A. D. Hill (Thoroton Society) said that very many 
_ dioceses were making great efforts to raise funds for church restoration, 
and if it could be made apparent that the adoption of some such scheme 
as this would influence subscriptions, that would be in its favour. He 
pointed out that a faculty has to be submitted to the parishioners, 
who therefore have the matter in their own hands. 


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Several other delegates having spoken, the following resolution, 
proposed by Mr, Nevill, seconded by the Rev. P. H.|Ditchfield, F.S.A. 
(Berks.), and accepted by Mr, Johnston, was carried :— 


“That this Congress approve the principle of Mr. Johnston’s 
proposal and request the Council in conjunction with Mr. 
Johnston to draw up a recommendation that may be 
circulated by the Congress to the Bishops.” 


Mr. Nevill brought foward a matter that had recently been 
discussed in Motes and Queries—the need of access to ecclesiastical 
documents, other than wills, at Somerset House. Such documents 
would be useful to the historian and the genealogist, but at present 
they were kept locked up and the officials declined to admit 
knowledge of them, 


Mr. Phillimore proposed to include Probate Records, and said 
that at that moment a memorial had been prepared for facilities of 
access such as were asked for. 


Mr. Nevill agreed to the amendment and the resolution was 
carried in the following terms : ; 


“That H.M. Government be respectfully asked to direct that 
arrangements shall be made by the authorities at Somerset 
House that access for literary study may be given to all 
documents, ecclesiastical as well as Probate Records, now 
in their charge, in the same way as at the Public Record 
Office.” 


Col. P. Saltmarshe (East Riding Society) called attention to the 
desirability of expediting the indexing and calendaring of ancient 
documents at the Record Office, and moved a resolution that repre- 
sentations should be made on the subject. He said, that those who 
study at the Record Office are compelled to waste much time. 
It would not cost much, for instance, to index the list of fines, and 
the sale of the index might partly cover the cost. As regards the 
great Law Rolls, with the exception of an ancient calendar, they 
were altogether unindexed except for two years of Edward II. He 
thought that the Congress was a body which might legitimately 
make representations to Government on the subject. 


Mr. W. Paley Baildon, F.S.A., thought that some reference ought 
to be made to the great amount of work done by the present staff 
of the Record Office, and spoke of the danger of attempting to hurry 
work of this kind. Hurry was simply a question of cash and of 
employing outside help. He proposed as an amendment :— 


“That this meeting of the Congress of Archeological 
Societies in recording its appreciation of the excellent work 
now being done by the staff of the Public Record Office in the 


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issuing of Calendars and Indexes, expresses the hope that some 
means may be found to increase and expedite the issue of future 
volumes, and to that end requests the Council to communicate 
with the Master of the Rolls, the Deputy-Keeper of Public 
Records and H.M. Treasury and to take such further steps as 
may seem desirable.” 


Col. Saltmarshe expressed himself ready to accept this resolution 
and fully endorsed what Mr. Baildon had said as to the excellent 
work of the officials of the Record Office, whom he had found the 
most civil, courteous and obliging men in the public service. 

The resolution was then carried. 


On the motion of Dr. Gaster, a vote of thanks was passed to the 
Chairman, and to the Society of Antiquaries for the use of the room. 


A, G. CHATER, 


Hon. Secretary, 1910. 


41, PORCHESTER SQUARE, 
LONDON, W. 


Harrison & Sons, Printers in Ordinary to His late Majesty, St. Martin’s Lane, W.C. 


meeORT OF THE COMMITTEE 


ON 


ANCIENT EARTHWORKS AND 
FORTIFIED ENCLOSURES, 


Prepared for presentation to the Congress of 
Archeological Socreties, July 6th, 1910. 


COMMITTEE. 


Lord BatcarREs, M.P., F.S.A. (Chairman). 


Mr. A. HADRIAN ALLCROFT, M.A. Mr. W. H. St. Joun Hops, M.A. 
Mr. W. J. ANDREW, F.S.A. Mr. H. Laver, F.S.A. 
Soleh> W. 1. Atrres, F.S.A. Mr. C. Lynam, F.S.A. 
Mr. C. H. BotHamtey, F.I.C. Mr. D. H. MonTGoMERIE. 
Niwa G. N. Cuirt. Mr. C. Hi: Reap, LL.D, P.S.A. 
Mr. E. S. Copzoxp, C.E., F.G.S. | Mr. J. Horace Rounp, LL.D. 
Mr. S. DENISON. Col. O. E. Ruck, F.S.A.Scot. 
Mr. WILLOUGHBY GARDNER. Mr. W. M. Tapp, LL.D., F.S.A. 
Mr. A. R. Gopparp, B.A. President B.C. A. WINDLE, F.R.S. 
Professor F. HAVERFIELD, M.A., 

BSA. 


Mr. A. G. Cuater, Hon. See. 
(Address : 41, Porchester Square, London, W.) 


In presenting its Annual Report the Committee wishes to point out 
that on the present occasion it has interpreted the terms of its 
enquiry more strictly than has been the case in some previous 
years. Originally appointed for recording Ancient Defensive Earth- 
works and Fortified Enclosures, the Committee has found — it 
convenient, with the consent of the Congress, to include tumuli 
and other earthworks of a non-defensive character. But of late 
years the Report has been allowed to go beyond this and to 
include notices of a number of explorations which cannot by 
any interpretation of its terms of reference be said to come 
within the scope of the Committee’s enquiry; and when it is 
borne in mind that such notices are omitted in the present instance, 
the Committee considers that the following Report, restricted as 
closely as possible to Earthworks pure and simple, may be 
taken as indicating a. constantly growing interest in this branch of 
archeology. 


The Committee has great pleasure in announcing that it has 
received from Dr. J. P. Williams-Freeman of the Hampshire 
Field Club, a complete schedule, accompanied by 70 plans, of 
the earthworks of Hampshire. These will be preserved, with 
the other papers presented to the Committee (including the 
original drawings of all plans of earthworks that have appeared in 
the Victoria County Histories), at the Society of Antiquaries’ Rooms. 
Dr. Williams-Freeman’s schedule is the more valuable since it is 
understood that the Victoria History of Hampshire will not include 
a section on earthworks. The Committee may be allowed once more 
to express the hope that this example may be more largely followed 
in the counties which have not yet been dealt with by the Victoria 
County History. 


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The Committee also gratefully acknowledges having received 
from Mr. G. G. T. Treherne, of the Carmarthenshire Antiquarian 
Society, a schedule of the antiquities of ‘“‘Laugharneshire,” in which 
district of South Carmarthenshire Mr. Treherne has done much 
archzeological exploration. 


During the past twelve months the Committee and its local 
correspondents have rendered assistance to the Ordnance Survey 
in revising or supplementing the earthworks on the 25-inch sheets 
in the counties of Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey. It 
is hoped that this co-operation may be continued with the help of 
local antiquaries who have knowledge of the subject. 


The Committee much regrets the delay in re-issuing its Scheme 
of Classification announced last year. This has been due to the 
number of new plans which it is proposed to introduce in order 
to give as complete a series of examples as possible, and to the 
difficulty of visiting the various sites, many of them distant, 
for the purpose of preparing these plans. Mr. D. H. Montgomerie, 
to whom the Committee is much indebted for having undertaken 
the greater part of the work, now reports that the drawings are in 
the hands of the engravers. The new Scheme will, therefore, be 
ready for distribution very shortly. 


It is much regretted that the circulation of the Committee’s Report 
has fallen off very considerably since it was decided, last year, to make 
a small charge for it. As the work of the Committee is now very 
generally supported by the Societies in Union, and as everything tends 
to show that it may be still better supported in the future, it is felt to be 
regrettable that some Societies should run the risk of checking what is 
doubtless a growing interest among their members by ceasing to circulate 
this Report on account of the small and unavoidable charge which was 
unanimously agreed to at the last Congress. 


PRESERVATION. 


CAMBRIDGESHIRE.—COMBERTON.—The maze at this village, 5 miles 
west of Cambridge, has been restored and enclosed. It had almost 
entirely disappeared and is now re-dug on the lines of its original 
design. 


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CARMARTHEN.—The Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society is taking 


active steps to prevent destruction of or the depositing of rubbish on 
The Bulwarks at Carmarthen. 


EssEX.—SAFFRON WALDEN.—It is understood that, owing to 
representations made by the Essex Archeological Society, the local — 


authorities are taking steps to preserve and restore the maze on the 
common. 


OXFORDSHIRE.—SWERFORD.—As a result of representations made 
to the Rector by the Oxford Architectural and Historical Society, 
an earthwork of the mount-and-bailey type to the north of the church, 
part of which it was proposed to use for an extension of the cemetery, 
has been left uninterfered with. 


SOMERSET.—Stokeleigh Camp, near Bristol, the preservation of 
which was mentioned in the last Report, has been presented by its 
purchaser, Mr. George Wills, to the National Trust. 


DESTRUCTION. 


CAMBRIDGESHIRE.—The Cambridge Antiquarian Society reports 
slight encroachments (which have been stopped) on the Devil’s Dyke 
at Swaffham Prior. 


CARNARVONSHIRE.—PENMAENMAWR.—Prior to the destruction of 
this ancient fortress, which, as reported last year, will take place 
through quarrying operations under a lease from the Crown, a survey is 
being made by the Cambrian Archeological Association. 


HaAMPSHIRE.—ALDERSHOT.—Dr. J. P. Williams-Freeman reports 
that one of the banks of the earthwork known as Bat’s Hogsty has 
quite recently been considerably dug away. ‘This is on War Depart- 
ment property, and Dr. Williams-Freeman at once called attention to 
the damage. It is understood that this will be restored, and that steps 
will be taken to prevent further destruction. 


SomEersET.—Mr. C. H. Bothamley reports that Worlebury Camp 
has been damaged by the moving and rolling down of stones by boys 
playing in the camp and adjoining woods. The Axbridge District — 
Branch of the Somersetshire Archeological Society is endeavouring to 
prevent further mischief. 


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SURREY.—CovuLspon.—A portion of the earthwork known as the 
New Ditch, on Riddlesdown, has recently been destroyed through the 
building of a house on the line of the work. 


Sussex.—Bricuton.—Mr. H. S Toms reports that levelling 
Operations in connection with Brighton Race Course have revealed an 
inner enclosure within White Hawk Camp. The rampart of this work 
seems to have been levelled in ancient times and the ditch was, 
superficially, only slightly apparent. The western portion of this has 
now been obliterated by levelling, but the position has been recorded 
by survey and sections. Flint cores, flakes and scrapers were found 
on the surface during the levelling operations, and fragments of 
bronze-age pottery and the bed-stone of a rude sandstone grain-rubber 
were found in the top mould of the filling of the ditch. 


BRIGHTON. —HOLLINGBURY Camp.—Owing io the extension of 
the golf course, the tee and green within the camp, of which complaint 
has been made, will ultimately be removed. 


WILTSHIRE.—BINCKNOLL.—A quarry has recently been opened on 
the edge of the escarpment which has slightly cut into the ditch of the 
earthwork at Bignoll (Bincknoll). In company with Miss Story 
Maskelyne the Rev. E. H. Goddard, as Secretary of the Wiltshire 
Archzological Society, saw the tenant, and it is hoped that no 
further injury will take place, another quarry being opened fifty yards 
away. 


YORKSHIRE.—SCARBOROUGH.—A tumulus in the grounds of Scar- 
borough College, one of three marked in the O.S., is being removed in 
the extension of the cricket ground. The Yorkshire Archeological 
Society reports that this is unavoidable and that notes are 


being made. 


EXPLORATION. 


BEDFORDSHIRE.—HOCKLIFFE.—A section across the highest part of 
the mound has been made under the direction of Mr. James Berry, 
and various objects were found, including an iron arrow-head and 
medizeval tiles. 


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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE.—TATTENHOE.—Mr. James Berry and Mr. W. 
Bradbrook excavated the mound known as Windmill Hill in May, rg10, 
with results that point to its medizeval origin. 


CAMBRIDGESHIRE.—BOWEN.—Three round tumuli were excavated 
here by the Cambridge Antiquarian Society in August, 1909, and 
proved to be of Roman date. One was double: a small circular Roman 
tumulus surmounted by another Roman one. 


CARMARTHENSHIRE.—Further examination of a tumulus on Cadno 
Mountain and of other tumuli and cairns in the parish of Pendine are 
reported by the Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society. 


CUMBERLAND.—Mr. W. G. Collingwood, F.S.A., has made a further 
exploration of Banniside Circle, Coniston: a bronze-age tumulus and 
large ring-mound. 


DorsET.— DORCHESTER. —The second period of excavations at 
Maumbury Rings (the Roman Amphitheatre) took place in September, 
1g09, under the direction of Mr. H. St. George Gray. The western 
half of the northern entrance-way was uncovered and showed the same 
structural details as on the eastern side, but in better preservation. A 
large cutting was made at the S.S.W. end of the amphitheatre, where 
the original structure has been modified, probably at the time of the 
Civil War. 


DuURHAM.—HAMSTERLEY.—Mr. E. Wooler reports that the ‘camp 
known as The Castles has been excavated, and a guard-chamber 
discovered in the thickness of the walls. The defences of the camp 
consisted of a dry stone wall, the angles of which have been cleared. 


GLAMORGAN.—Excavation of the annexe of the Roman fort at 
Gellygaer was begun last year, and is about to be continued. So far, 
the work has been largely confined to the military baths. 


MERIONETHSHIRE.—-ABERDOVEY.—Col. O. E. Ruck reports the 
excavation of a cist at Bryn Dinas, Happy Valley, Aberdovey. 


MONTGOMERYSHIRE.—CaAERSws.—The Liverpool Committee for 
Research in Wales is continuing its excavations at this Roman fort, 


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SOMERSET.—LANSDOWN.—Further explorations of barrows on 
Lansdown took place in July and September, 19c9, under the direction 
of the Rev. H. H. Winwood and Mr. Thos. S. Bush. 


PONTER’S BALL, NEAR GLASTONBURY.—Mr. A. Bulleid, 
F.S.A., made two large cuttings through the vallum and ditch of this 
earthwork in July, 1909. Bronze age and Late Celtic shards of pottery 
were found. No report has yet been published. 


SUFFOLK.—BUTLEY.—Excavations took place in April, 1910, under 
the direction of Mr. H. St. George Gray, of a roughly semi-circular 
earthwork at Staverton Park. The full results have not yet been 
published, but a brief account of the work is given in “The Times” of 
April 5th, 1910, 


SussEx.—BELTourt.—The remains of two interesting valley 
enclosures within the area of this camp were investigated in 
August, 1909, by the Brighton and Hove Archzological Club, 
under the direction of Mr. H. S. Toms, and proved to be of the 
Bronze Age. 


Excavations have taken place during the past year at 
Chanctonbury Ring, disclosing Roman foundations within the area of 


the camp. 


WILTSHIRE.—OLD SaruM.—Excavations were begun by the Society 
of Antiquaries in the autumn of 1909, and have so far been confined to 
the Castle. 


CASTERLEY Camp.—Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Cunnington made 
some preliminary excavations at this camp (on Salisbury Plain) in 
September, 1909. Their investigations were directed chiefly to 
ascertaining which of the entrances were original, and resulted in the 
tracing of a hollow-way, which enters the camp through one of these 


entrances. 


BrsHor’s CANNINGS.—Mr. and Mrs. Cunnington have also 
excavated a rectangular valley entrenchment near Shepherd’s Shore and 


proved its medizval origin. 


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WILTSHIRE.—AVEBURY.—No work has taken place on this site during. 
the last twelve months, but the excavations of the British Association 
will be resumed next spring. 


YORKSHIRE.—ELSLAcK.—The excavations at the Roman camp at 
Elslack have been completed and a full report will appear in the 
Yorkshire Archzological Journal. 


The Committee hears with much interest that excavations 
are to be resumed at Castleshaw. 


BIBLIOGRAPHY. 


Amongst recent contributions to the literature of the subject, the 
following may be noticed :— 


Andrews (J. B.).—‘‘ Early Defensive Earthworks, Ceylon.” 
(Man, 1909, No. 104.) 


Bosanquet (R. C.).—‘“‘ Excavations in Roman Wales.” (The 
Antiquary, Vol. XLV.) 


Brigg (J. J.).—‘* Kildwick Moors.” (Bradford Scientific 
Journal, No. 17.) 


Bush (Thos. S.).—‘‘ Report on the Explorations on Lansdown, 
1909.” (Proceedings of the Bath and _ District 
Branch of the Somersetshire Archzeological Society, 


1909.) 


Chater (A. G.).—‘‘ Earthworks of the Hill-spur Type.” (Journal 
of Brit. Archzeol. Assoc., N.S., Vol. XV.) 


Collingwood (W. G.).—‘“ Report on the Explorations of a 
Circle on Banniside Moor, Coniston.” (Trans. 
Cumberland and Westmorland A. and A. Soc., N.S., 
Vol. X.) 


“ Aldingham Mote.” (The Antiquary, Vol. XLV.) 


g) 


Collins (W. G.) and’ Cantrill (T. C.).—“ Solisbury Hill Camp, 
near Bath.” (The Antiquary, Vol. XLV.) 


Colman (F. S.).—‘‘The History of the Parish of Barwick-in- 
Elmet.” Contains an account, with plans and sections, of 
the earthworks at Barwick-in-Elmet. (Thoresby Soc., 
Vol. XVII.) 


Corbett (J. S.).—“ Caerphilly Castle.” (Trans. Bristol and 
Glos. Archzol. Soc., Vol. XXXI., Part II.) 


Cunnington (Mrs. M. E.).—‘“The Discovery of a Chamber 
in the Long Barrow at Lanhill, near Chippenham.” 
(Wilts Archzeol. Mag., Vol. XXXVI.) 


“Notes on Barrows on King’s Play Down, Heddington.” 
(Wilts Archeol. Mag., Vol. XXXVL.) 


“A Medizeval Earthwork in Wiltshire.” (Below the 
Wansdyke, near Shepherd’s Shore, Bishop’s Cannings.) 
(Man, 1910, 3.) 


Curle (J.).—Excavations of the Roman Military Station at 
Newstead, near Melrose. 


Evans (D. Cledlyn).—“ Carn Goch Camp” (with plans, etc.). 
(Trans. Carmarthenshire Ant. Soc., Vol. V.) 


Evans (G. Eyre).—‘‘Carn Goch.” (Trans. Carmarthenshire 
Ant. Soc., Vol. V.) 


Gardner (Willoughby).—“ The Ancient Hill Fortress on Pen-y- 
Corddyn, near Abergele.” (Archeological Cambrensis, 


Jan., 1gto.) 


Gray (H. St. George).—Second Interim Report of the Excava- 
tions at Maumbury Rings, Dorchester, 1909. (Proc. 
Dorset Field Club Vol. XXX. Also issued separately.) 


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Gray (H. St. George).—“ Excavations at the ‘Amphitheatre,’ 
Charterhouse-on-Mendip, 1909.” (Proc. Som. Archzol. — 
and N. H. Soc., Vol. LV.) 


King (H.) and Polkinghorne (B. C.).—‘‘ Excavation of 
a Barrow on Chapel Carn Brea, Cornwall.” (Man, — 


1909, 87.) 


Liverpool Committee for Excavation and Research in 
Wales and the Marches. First Annual Report, 1908. 
(University Press, Liverpool, 1909.) 


Major (A. F.) and Chater (A. G.).—“ Excavations at Downend, — 
near Bridgwater, 1908.” (Proc. Somerset Archzol. 
and N. H. Soc., Vol. LV.) 


Mortimer (J. R.).—“Opening of a Barrow near Borrow 
Nook.” (Yorks Archeol. Journ., Vol. XX.) 


Old Sarum, The Excavation of the Site of. (Wilts. Archeol. 
Mag., Vol. XXXVI.) 


Peers (C. R.).—“On the Excavation of the site of Basing 
House, Hampshire.” (Archeologia, Vol. LXI, Part II.) 


Royal Archeological Institute, Report of Annual Meeting. J 
(Contains references, with plan, to earthworks near 
Somerton Castle, and near Basingthorpe, Lincs.) 
(Archeological Journ., Vol. LXVI.) 


Tierney (H. C.).—‘‘ Cwm-Rheidol, Mysteries of the Carmarthen- 
shire Hill Tops.” (Trans. Carmarthenshire Ant. Soc., 
Vol. V.) 


Toms (H. S.).—‘‘ Ancient Cultivations near Hollingbury Camp.” 
(Brighton Herald, April 9, r910.) 


Villy (F.).—‘‘ An Exploration of Mounds near Cullingworth.” 
(Bradford Scientific Journal, No. 19.) 


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Westropp (T. J.).—‘‘ Promontory Forts and Allied Structures in 
Northern County Kerry.” (Proc. Royal Soc. Ant. 
Ireland, Vol. XL. Part I.) 


—-- “A Study of the Fort of Dun Aengusa in Inishmore, 
Aran Isles, Galway Bay: its Plan, Growth and Records.” 
(Proc. Royal Irish Academy, Vol. XXVIII, Section C, 
No. 1.) 


As stated in the foregoing Report, the Committee’s new Scheme of 
Classification (a 24-pp. pamphlet, fully illustrated with plans and sections 
and containing the Committee’s recommendations for the scheduling of 
earthworks) is now almost ready. Societies which did not subscribe in 
advance may obtain copies of the Scheme in quantities of fifty and 
upwards on application to the Secretary, who will furnish particulars of 
the price. The Scheme will be ready for distribution in October, and it 
is hoped that early application may be made, as only a limited number 
is being printed. 


AN, (Ge (CIsva ad, 
LFTon. Secretary to the Committee, 


41, PORCHESTER SQUARE, LONDON, W. 


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CLASSIFICATION. 


The classification of defensive works recommended by the Committee 
now stands as follows :— 


A. 


Fortresses partly inaccessible by reason of precipices, 
cliffs, or water, defended in part only by artificial works. 


Fortresses on hill-tops with artificial defences, following the 
natural line of the hill. 


Or, though usually on high ground, less dependent on 
natural slopes for protection. 


. Rectangular or other enclosures of simple plan (including 


forts and towns of the Romano-British period). 


. Forts consisting only of a mount with encircling moat or 


fosse. 


. Fortified mounts, wholly or partly artificial, with remains 


of an attached court or bailey, or showing two or more 
such courts. 


. Homestead moats, consisting of simple or compound 


enclosures formed into artificial islands by water moats, 


. Enclosures, mostly rectangular, partaking of the form 


of F, but protected by stronger defensive works, ram- 
parced and fossed, and in some instances provided with — 
outworks. 


. Ancient village sites protected by walls, ramparts or fosses. 


. Defensive or other works which fall under none of the — 


above headings. 


| CONGRESS OF ARCHAIOLOGICAL SOCIETIES 
IN UNION WITH- 


THE SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES OF LONDON. 


> C Haves 


FOR RECORDING 


ANCIENT DEFENSIVE EARTHWORKS 


AND 


FORTIFIED ENCLOSURES. 


REVISED IgQIo. 


COMMITTEE 


FOR RECORDING 


ANCIENT DEFENSIVE EARTHWORKS 


AND 


FORTIFIED: ENCLOSURES: 


Lord BALCARRES, M.P., F.S.A., Chaivman. 


Mr. A. HADRIAN ALLCROFT, M.A. Mr. W. H. St. JOHN HOPE, M.A. 
Mr. W. J. ANDREW, F.S.A. Mr. H. LAVER, F.S.A. 
Col. F. W. T. ATTREE, F.S.A. Mr. C. LYNAM, F.S.A. 
Mr. C. H. BOTHAMLEY, F.1.C. Mr. D. H. MONTGOMERIE. 
Mr. J. G. N. CLIFT. Mr. C. H. READ, LL.D., P.S.A. 
Mr. E. S. COBBOLD, C.E., F.G.S. Mr. J. HORACE ROUND, LL.D. 
Mr. S. DENISON. Col. O. E. RUCK, F.S.A. SCOT. 
Mr. WILLOUGHBY GARDNER. Mr. W. M. TAPP, LL.D., F.S.A. 
Mr. A. R. GODDARD, B.A. President B. C. A. WINDLE, F.R.S. 
Professor F. HAVERFIELD, M.A., , 

F.S.A. 


Mr. A. G. CHATTER, Hon. Sec. 
(Address: 41, Porchester Square, London, W.) 


Extract from the Report of the Provisional Committee to the 
Congress of Archeological Societies : 


‘‘There is need, not only for schedules such as this Committee is 
appointed to secure, but also for active antiquaries in all parts of the 
country to keep watch over ancient fortifications of earth and stone, 
and to endeavour to prevent their destruction by the hand of man in 
this utilitarian age.”’ 


SCHEME 


FOR RECORDING 


ANCIENT DEFENSIVE EARTHWORKS 


AND 


FORTIFIED ENCLOSURES. 


T the Congress of the Archzological Societies, held on July ioth, 

1901, a Committee was appointed to prepare a scheme for a - 

systematic record of ANCIENT DEFENSIVE EARTHWORKS AND 
FORTIFIED ENCLOSURES. 

It was suggested that the secretaries of the various archzological 
societies, and other gentlemen likely to be interested in the subject, should 
be pressed to prepare schedules of the works in their respective districts, 
in the hope that lists may eventually be published. 

It is believed that the schedules will not only be of value to archeologists 
| and antiquaries, but may serve to interest landowners, members of County, 
| Borough, and District Councils, and others, in these neglected but price- 
| less memorials of the past. 
| As the opportunities to use their interest towards the preservation of 
| antiquities must increase, the importance of securing the co-operation of 
| County, Borough, and District Councils is manifest, and their efforts would 
| be largely directed and aided by such lists as the Committee hopes to 
| secure. 
| The ground has been, to some extent, covered by the useful archeological 
/ maps of the Society of Antiquaries, and by the articles on Azczent Harth- 
| works in the volumes of the Victoria County Histories (now in course of 
| publication); both together, however, cover but a limited portion of the 
country, and neither work is so generally accessible as it is hoped the 


} Committee's schedules will be. 

Though careful record should be made of any “‘ finds”’ indicative of the 
| period of use of the forts, no effort need be made to assign a definite period 
}of construction, excepting in those cases in which the age is beyond 
|question, e.g., camps and fortified settlements of undoubted Roman origin, 
lor enclosures of proved Neolithic, Bronze or Iron age. 


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CLASSIFICATION. 


The following classification of defensive works is recommended by the 
Committee : 


A. 


Fortresses partly inaccessible by reason of precipices, cliffs, or 
water, defended in part only by artificial works. 


Fortresses on hill-tops with artificial defences, following the 
natural line of the hill. 


Or, though usually on high ground, less dependent on natural 
slopes for protection. 


Rectangular or other enclosures of simple plan (including forts 
and towns of the Romano-British period). 


Forts consisting only of a mount with encircling ditch or 
fosse. 


Fortified mounts, wholly or partly artificial, with remains of 
an attached court or bailey, or showing two or more such 
courts. 


Homestead moats, consisting of simple or compound enclosures 
formed into artificial islands by water moats. 


Enclosures, mostly rectangular, partaking of the form of F, 
but protected by stronger defensive works, ramparted and 
fossed, and in some instances provided with outworks. . 


Ancient village sites protected by walls, ramparts or fosses. 


Defensive or other works which fall under none of the above 
headings. 


Nore.—The measurements of all sections on the following pages are 


in feet. 


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CLASS A. 


Fortresses partly inaccessible by reason of precipices, cliffs or water, de- 


fended in part only by artificial works. 
[shire.* 
é.g.—St. Keverne, Arrowan, Cornwall.* Dike Hills, Dorchester, Oxford- 
Markland:Grips, Derbyshire.* Old Castle Head, Pembrokeshire. 


Cleeve Hill, Gloucestershire.* Danes’ Dyke, Flamborough, York- 
[ shire. 


Dorchester 


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CLASS B. 


Fortresses on hill-tops with artificial defences, following the natural line 
of the hill. 


é.g.—Sinodun, Berkshire. * Earl’s Hill, Pontesbury, Shropshire.* 
Mam Tor, Derbyshire. Cadbury (near Wincanton), Somer- 
Hembury (Payhembury), setshire. 
Devonshire. Cissbury, Sussex. 
Badbury Rings, Dorsetshire. Mount Caburn, Sussex.* 
‘Maiden Castle, Dorsetshire. Oliver’s Camp, Wiltshire.* 


Or, though usually on high ground, less dependent on natural slopes for 


protection. 
¢.g.—Cholesbury, Buckingham- The Auberys, Redbourn, Hertford- 
shire.* shire. 
Ambresbury Banks, Essex. Hunsbury, Northamptonshire. 


Yarnbury, Wiltshire.* 
* See plans. 


The entrance ways to early hill-forts were frequently rendered difficult 
of approach: sometimes circuitous, as at Yarnbury, dangerous, as at 
Comb Moss, Derbyshire, or involved, as at the east and west ends of Maiden 
Castle, Dorset. Such entrance ways should be carefully noted. 


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CLASS C. 


Rectangular or other enclosures of simple plan (including forts and towns 
of the Romano-British period). 


e.g.—Castle Hill, Great Missenden, Caersws, Montgomeryshire.” 
Buckinghamshire .* Whitley Castle, Northumberland.* 
Melandra, Derbyshire.* Robury Ring, Wentnor, Shrop- 
Wareham, Dorsetshire. shire.* 
Silchester, Hampshire (outer Cawthorn Camps, Yorkshire.* 
ring). Cropton, Yorkshire.* 


Ratby, Leicestershire. * 
* See plans. 


This class is not intended to include enclosures of which the predominant 


feature is regularly built walls of masonry, but only those in which the 
earthwork forms the more important part of the defence. 


Castle full 


mt Se 
reas al 
TNS 


7* Missenden Fobury Ring. 
Buckinghamshire Shropslire . Derbyshire 


Scale for all Plans on this Fage 


° ‘oo 200 300 400 500 600 wiley 
el 


Whitley’ 
Castle. 


yt 
PRAENTOR uM \ . 
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NS 


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Site of ROMAN BATHS 


Caersws . 
Mon tgomery shire . Northumber/an d. 


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Seale for Flan Feet 


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Rathy Leicestersh 


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Ca ANANANSEDYNS VON ALE 


1000 


S00 600 700 800 990 


Scale for Plan. Feet . 
200 Sooesoe 


100 


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Black Fark\ Lodge 


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a) 
CLASS D. 


Forts consisting only of a mount with encircling ditch or fosse. 
e.g.—Bures Mount, Essex. [ shire.* 


Knepp, Sussex.* 
Clifford Hill, Northampton- 


Castle Leavington, Yorkshire.* 
* See plans. 


In some cases forts, apparently of this class, may be incomplete examples 


of Class E, which once possessed, but have lost, the attached courts or 
baileys. 


May The Chify ‘S. 


200 


aS ws 


OF, 
Goa 


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My beta ate Don AS 
OTT AS 


Scale for Plan. 


° tbo 200 soo Feet. 
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Scale for Plan. Feec. 


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Ee 
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3)\ 


HAnepp. Sussex. ° Castle- Leavington. Yorkshire. 


14 


CLASS E. 


Fortified mounts, wholly or partly artificial, with remains of an attached 
court or bailey, or showing two or more such courts. 


e.g.—Eaton Socon, Bedfordshire.* 
Corfe, Dorsetshire. 
Castle Hill, Bishopton, Durham.* 
Hedingham, Essex.* 
Ongar, Essex. 
Merdon Castle, Hampshire. 
Anstey, Hertfordshire. * 
Berkhampstead, Hertfordshire.* 
“‘Czesar’s Camp,” Folkestone, Kent.* 
Hallaton, Leicestershire. 
Dingestow, Monmouthshire.* 
Brinklow, Warwickshire.” 
Laughton-en-le-Morthen, Yorkshire.* 
Tickhill, Yorkshire.* 


* See plans. 


In some cases earthworks have, in later times, been obscured, or 
strengthened, by the substitution of masonry and buildings for the original 
timber defences, as at Windsor, Carisbrooke, Arundel, Berkhampstead, 
Norwich, Castle Acre, Corfe, etc. 


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ry 


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Pal 


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Eaton Socon Bedfordshire. Tickhill. Yorkshire. 


200 Feet 


10° 
Scale for Section. 


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Feet © 100 200 300 Scale for Plan Feet 
ughton-en-le-Morthen. Cal Sigel Baechaares 5 LDS AE 


38 


YorAshire. 


=x a5 4847 ye —— 116 ——% 43 


ingestow. Monmouthshire 


Scale of Feet. Hedingham Essex. 


re pee ee Scale for Plan Feet 
6cale for Section Feet 


° 190 200 
B 40° 8 
ZB - 60 -¥ 


to} 100 209 300 


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UUULPPITIUTEC torte yggages 888 OTS 
Mt ye 


40 40 


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Caesars Camp. 


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SCALE OF FEET 
199 200 


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SECTIONS at A-B.C-D 


Castle Hill, Bishopton, Durham, 


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(Block kindly lent by the Victoria History of the Count 


200 


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100 


300 


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. Worwichkshire 


Brinklow 


Anstey. Hertfordstire. 


CLASS F. 


Homestead moats, consisting of simple or compound enclosures, formed into 
artificial islands by water moats. 


e.g.—Dinton, Buckinghamshire. * Turk’s, Braughing, Hertfordshire.* 
Cubley, Derbyshire. The Palace, Eltham, Kent.* 
Botelers, Basildon, Essex.* Mettingham Castle, Suffolk.* 
Prestbury, Gloucestershire.* Scarcroft, Yorkshire.* 


* See plans. 


: Scale of Feet © el 
ITE. eee te 


200 300 S 


Mettingham Castle SUP FOLK. 


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Ele SS Vip 
2 TINS A Scate of Feel. 
CTT t sper eee 
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| 199 200 300 GC) ° 19° 200 300 = 


(e/ers. Basildon. Scarcroft. 
LS SCX. Yorkshire. 


Seale of Feet 


20o 300 


N.- 
S 
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ny Miata, = 
My, RH OS 
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Buckinghamstyre Falace RS Viene 


18 
-CLASS G. 


Enclosures, mostly rectangular, partaking of the form of F, but protected 
by stronger defensive works, ramparted and fossed, and in some in- 
stances provided with outworks. 


e.g.—Grove Farm, Ashley Green, Buckinghamshire.” 
Skirpenbeck, Yorkshire.* 
Manor Garth, Sherburn, Yorkshire.* 


* See plans. 


The works referred to under Class G appear in many cases to be the 
sites of feudal strongholds, or manorial residences. Though generally 
simple in form, examples occur with outer courts, or divided enclosures, or 
with ramparting extending beyond the main sites. Though usually small 
in comparison with early and similarly defended works, such as those of 
classes B or C, some of the works of class G cover an area of several acres. 


Scale of Feet 


° 1900 200 300 
—— See) 


AAV rane 
wi as 


ny 


vas 
se 


1 was 


Remains of 
Medieva/ Buildings 
Thus : ~ L 


Scale for Plan. = 


° 100 zoo §=300 Fecl. 
ee eed 


Grove form. Ashley Green. Buckinghamshire. Manor Garth. Sherburn.Yath 


119) 
CLASS H. 


Ancient village sites protected by walls, ramparts or fosses. 


e.g.—Grimspound, Devonshire.* 
Woodcutts, Dorsetshire.* 
Urswick Stone Walls, Lancashire. 


* See plans. 


In many cases the second or outer court of mount-and-court strongholds 
(class E) contained the germ of village or town, but the works referred to 
under H exhibit a more simple form of defence, and are not usually 
attached to any castle or stronghold. 


Ancient walled areas, such as those on the moors of the north of 
England, on Dartmoor, and elsewhere, may be included in class H, as 
the term ‘‘village”’ implies any collection of huts or houses, while certain 
examples may have been for the protection of cattle as well as of human 
beings. 


In lowland districts works of class H occasionally occur, which pro- 
tected the manorial hold, the church and village, by means of moats or 
ramparts, or both. 


eed as a p Scale for Plan. 
1B ° 100 200 300 Feet. 
—- 
ity, 
AMA fete, 
ee) ‘2 Sie K 
°.. |S CT re . SE x N 


RI aN 
Fy A 


” Gateway 


0 200 300 Feet 
ed 


mspound. Devonshire Woodcutts . Dorsetshire. 


20 


CLASS xX. 


Defensive or other works which fall under none of the above headings. 


Though it was the original intention to confine investigations to purely 
defensive works, those who have been working on the maps, or in the field, 
have found it easy at the same time to schedule twmuh, boundary- banks, 
dykes, etc. It is therefore suggested that a list of all such remains should 
be compiled. . 


21 


NOTES ON THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND 
SCHEDULES. 


In order to secure the uniformity of treatment which is most desirable, 
the Committee makes the following recommendations. The methods 
here advocated offer no serious difficulty to the amateur surveyor; at the 
same time it will be understood that more elaborate surveys are much to 
be desired whenever circumstances permit. 


1. A definite area should be undertaken by each worker; this being 
settled, the 25in. O.S., or largest available scale map, for the district 
should be consulted, and tracings made of each defensive work thereon, 
Local knowledge alone can determine what works, if any, are omitted 
from the O.S. These, of course, must be surveyed and plotted inde- 
pendently. 


2. Although accurate so far as they go, the 25in. O.S. plans in most 
counties need additions of details which appeal to an archeologist more 
than to a surveyor. Sometimes, too, it will be found that shading to 
indicate slopes has to be added, and it is very desirable to give the 
ordnance level of the fortress and the contours of its surroundings. These 
latter can be found on the 6in. O.S. maps, though absent on the 25in. 


3. As ‘“‘homestead moats’’ (class F) are so exceedingly common in 
some counties, it is only considered necessary to plan a few typical and 
all exceptional forms in each county. Dry moats should be indicated in 
the same manner as any other earthwork by suitable hachures. For 
water moats the O.S. method should be used, with the addition of shading 
for water. 


4. To facilitate comparison, it is very desirable that all plans should 
be drawn to the 2s5in. scale. It has been found necessary, in order to give 
as many examples as possible in the space here available, to reduce the 
scale of the foregoing plans to one-half the 25in. scale. 


5. Sections across the site should be drawn to the same scale as the 
plan, and vertical heights should be natural and not exaggerated. Ifthe 
scale is too small to show vertical heights, the scale of the section ey be 
enlarged, and this fact stated. 


_ 6. Detailed sections of portions of the work should also be given; 
these will require various scales according to the subject, and the scale 


22 


must always appear. Jt is important that such sections should give 
accurate horizontal as well as vertical measurements, and a convenient 
horizontal datum line is one drawn through the bottom of the lowest 
fosse, 


7. The artificial earthwork should be shown on the plan by hachuring. 


8. The natural slopes of the ground should be kept visibly distinct from 
the artificial work by contouring. Approximate contours, or ‘‘ form lines,’’ 
can be sketched in between the O.S. contours (printed on the 6in. maps) 
and will have the effect of throwing the position into relief. 

g. On every plan should be noted : 

_(@) signature of observer and date of his survey ; 
(6) name of the county in which the work is situated ; 
(c) name of the parish ; 
(d) Latitude and longitude, from tin. or 6in. O.S. map; 
(e) reference numbers of 25in. (or 6in.) and sin. O.S. maps. 

North points and scales should always be inserted, and the north should 
be always at the top of the plan. 

10. Other information under the following heads will be useful and 
should be written on a separate sheet, together with descriptive notes : 

(a) local names for the work, whether obsolete or still current ; 
(6) nature of soil ; 


(c) materials employed in the ramparts (where dry walling or 
masonry appears the fact must of course be stated) ; 


(d) source of probable water-supply and distance from the work ; 
(e) bibliographical references, if any ; 
(f) name and address of present owner. 


11, Asan aid to uniformity, the chief conventional signs in ordinary use 
are appended. 


25 
Hepresentation of Slopes, Artificial or Notura/. 


TTYPPTTTU VOLO VRUUNULVULUECLONUUMHERUO NWO) LY) NOVO UURULUUAVIVEMAODIV OO NUT VLIVAO WUT OUNUNUVDITE 


SMVUTTIIEEN NOTE ERRPRPETETE ATCT 


AAU, daa 


MUTATE I LN I 
rdnance Survey Merhod. Alternative Melhod 


The thickest and darkest ae of the Hachures fo be at the tee of the Slope a) 


Section of Earthwork 
shown by flachures. 


97 


Natural Rocks. 


A Denotes 
Trignometrical Station 


Rock Ramparts 


atours, or Lines Do. with intermediate Preciprces, Cliffs, 
Equa/ Altitude . Form Lines. (Sketched in) or Quarries. 
e. for greater clearness the POLE. CRBS are © Sai thus yy Ye sy) 

ractice show them thus— # 


CUS. oN 


jaye SB a) eo] f 
Marshy Ground. Modern 
Buildings. 


ypc, 
Pnaees) 


Woter. Do. Alternative Method. Remains of Ancient 
or Mediieeval Buildings. 


Force/ of Land 1s numbered Aus 159 Bench Morks >3a9-5 
257 OS. & wts area in acres 7hus 2107 (cut on buildings, walls, posts, ere.) 
Surface Leve/s. +546 


aw 
Y N. N 
INI F Footpar- S 
N J oe - > 
SB = SES v 
Fasture furze. v ~ ‘ Bree PSs & 
6 iS 
indaries of the above N v Q Fenced Unfenced — 
awn on the OS Maps by SS y enee a 
ae d VK & 
ed “ine as S 
y a SQ edt. ZZ conn ML & 
5 % a Peet reeetaere COTTA 
25 Ga Gs 

2 8 eo & Ss gs ion < 
> Tex aihways. t 
x. Woods DSS S 
& v = 

Vo Sy 

Sos 


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“Any further information will be given by the Honorary Secretary, 
A. G. CHATER, 
41, Porchester Square, London, W. 


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