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architectural antiquities.
Plate IX. Shews a niche with its elegant arched head, and the panelling
and dressings above it, &c. In this niche is a small aperture, shaped like a
pointed arched window, and filled with mullions and tracery. Beneath the arch
is a tomb, having three shields of arms enclosed in quatrefoil tracery. This is
generally said to be the tomb of Bishop Beauchamp, but such opinion has al-
ready been refuted. In the centre of one of the compartments of the ceiling,
at the east end of this aile, are two small figures, in basso-relievo, said to repre-
sent Edward IV. and Bishop Beauchamp. Opposite this niche is another of
nearly corresponding shape and ornament; in which was formerly placed a missal
or breviary, by the above bishop, who promised "xl. days of pardun" to such
persons as prayed for him, and at the same time derived ease and comfort from
the said book.
Plate VI. A view from the north aile, to the south transept, &c. in which the
organ, the screen, the roof of the choir, the roof and side of the south transept,
and a stone screen which separates that from the aile, are represented. The north
transept is also separated from the nave by a similar screen.
Chantries and Monuments.—In noticing these subjects, it is my intention to
.be very brief; as to describe each, and to particularise all the tombs, arms, and
inscriptions, with even concise accounts of the eminent personages here interred,
would extend this essay to a volume. Such a dissertation might gratify some
readers, but it would offend others. Each of the chantries was originally founded
by a private person, and intended to contain his own, or a family tomb. Each
was also endowed with a certain revenue arising from lands, &c. to support one or
more priests to officiate at the altars, and by prayers and ave-marias propitiate
the Deity in behalf of the souls of the founders. I proceed to notice the
objects in the same order as they are already arranged on the plate of the
ground plan.
A. Beaufort Chapel, or Chantry.—In this is an altar-tomb, with statues of
the founder, Charles Somerset, Earl of Worcester, who died in 1520, and his
lady. Another more gorgeous monument, of white marble, with four Corinthian
columns, and other architectural forms, also an effigy of the Duke, is raised to
the memory of Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort, who died January 21, 1699.
In this place also repose the remains of Henry Somerset, the loyal Marquis of
Worcester, who died in 1646. The Beaufort Chapel was greatly dilapidated
during the civil wars, and plundered of a brass screen, &c. but the first, and the
late Dukes of Beaufort, have repaired and restored the injured parts.
architectural antiquities.
Plate IX. Shews a niche with its elegant arched head, and the panelling
and dressings above it, &c. In this niche is a small aperture, shaped like a
pointed arched window, and filled with mullions and tracery. Beneath the arch
is a tomb, having three shields of arms enclosed in quatrefoil tracery. This is
generally said to be the tomb of Bishop Beauchamp, but such opinion has al-
ready been refuted. In the centre of one of the compartments of the ceiling,
at the east end of this aile, are two small figures, in basso-relievo, said to repre-
sent Edward IV. and Bishop Beauchamp. Opposite this niche is another of
nearly corresponding shape and ornament; in which was formerly placed a missal
or breviary, by the above bishop, who promised "xl. days of pardun" to such
persons as prayed for him, and at the same time derived ease and comfort from
the said book.
Plate VI. A view from the north aile, to the south transept, &c. in which the
organ, the screen, the roof of the choir, the roof and side of the south transept,
and a stone screen which separates that from the aile, are represented. The north
transept is also separated from the nave by a similar screen.
Chantries and Monuments.—In noticing these subjects, it is my intention to
.be very brief; as to describe each, and to particularise all the tombs, arms, and
inscriptions, with even concise accounts of the eminent personages here interred,
would extend this essay to a volume. Such a dissertation might gratify some
readers, but it would offend others. Each of the chantries was originally founded
by a private person, and intended to contain his own, or a family tomb. Each
was also endowed with a certain revenue arising from lands, &c. to support one or
more priests to officiate at the altars, and by prayers and ave-marias propitiate
the Deity in behalf of the souls of the founders. I proceed to notice the
objects in the same order as they are already arranged on the plate of the
ground plan.
A. Beaufort Chapel, or Chantry.—In this is an altar-tomb, with statues of
the founder, Charles Somerset, Earl of Worcester, who died in 1520, and his
lady. Another more gorgeous monument, of white marble, with four Corinthian
columns, and other architectural forms, also an effigy of the Duke, is raised to
the memory of Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort, who died January 21, 1699.
In this place also repose the remains of Henry Somerset, the loyal Marquis of
Worcester, who died in 1646. The Beaufort Chapel was greatly dilapidated
during the civil wars, and plundered of a brass screen, &c. but the first, and the
late Dukes of Beaufort, have repaired and restored the injured parts.