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CHURCH OF ST. PETER, OXFORD.
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roof, and a stone pulpit was erected in the church-yard, for the purpose of haranguing
the congregation sub dio. The pulpit has long vanished, but the evening sermons
during Lent are still delivered to the University in this church.
At the time of the Domesday Survey this church belonged to the Conquerer, and
by him it was transferred to Robert D'Oilly, the founder of Oxford Castle; from
whose heirs it returned to the crown by escheat. Henry the Third, after the incor-
poration of Morton College, gave the perpetual advowson to that society, and by
them it is still held.
The annexed Print shews part of the chancel, with the window on the south side,
and the curious ribs under the arched roof.
w. c.
The above essay, respecting the age of St. Peter's Church, has been communi-
cated by a Gentleman of Oxford, who has devoted much attention to the history of
ancient architecture. In opposing popular opinion my correspondent has manifested
intrepidity and confidence ; for the crypt and chancel of this church have long been
considered and referred to as indubitable specimens of genuine Saxon architecture.*
Chapterhouse,
CHRIST-CHURCH CATHEDRAL, OXFORD.
The annexed Print shews three divisions or compartments of a room, formerly the
Chapter-House, attached to the Priory Church of St. Frideswide, at Oxford. It is
now used for collegiate purposes, and is furnished with portraits, chairs, tables,
screen, &c. The date of its erection is not precisely recorded ; Browne Willis says,
" it seems to have been built about the latter end of the reign of King Henry the
Third ;"f and he also states that it is coeval with the Latin chapel; but the style of
that is certainly of later date. Mr. Dallaway speaks positively as to the age of this
* In an " Historical and Scientific Illustration of the Ancient Architecture of England," which is preparing for
the press, I propose to give plans, elevations, sections, &c. of the crypt and chancel of St. Peter's Church; also of
Iffley Church, and of several other early specimens.
t " Survey of Cathedrals, &c." vol. ii. p. 409.
O. VOL. IV.
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roof, and a stone pulpit was erected in the church-yard, for the purpose of haranguing
the congregation sub dio. The pulpit has long vanished, but the evening sermons
during Lent are still delivered to the University in this church.
At the time of the Domesday Survey this church belonged to the Conquerer, and
by him it was transferred to Robert D'Oilly, the founder of Oxford Castle; from
whose heirs it returned to the crown by escheat. Henry the Third, after the incor-
poration of Morton College, gave the perpetual advowson to that society, and by
them it is still held.
The annexed Print shews part of the chancel, with the window on the south side,
and the curious ribs under the arched roof.
w. c.
The above essay, respecting the age of St. Peter's Church, has been communi-
cated by a Gentleman of Oxford, who has devoted much attention to the history of
ancient architecture. In opposing popular opinion my correspondent has manifested
intrepidity and confidence ; for the crypt and chancel of this church have long been
considered and referred to as indubitable specimens of genuine Saxon architecture.*
Chapterhouse,
CHRIST-CHURCH CATHEDRAL, OXFORD.
The annexed Print shews three divisions or compartments of a room, formerly the
Chapter-House, attached to the Priory Church of St. Frideswide, at Oxford. It is
now used for collegiate purposes, and is furnished with portraits, chairs, tables,
screen, &c. The date of its erection is not precisely recorded ; Browne Willis says,
" it seems to have been built about the latter end of the reign of King Henry the
Third ;"f and he also states that it is coeval with the Latin chapel; but the style of
that is certainly of later date. Mr. Dallaway speaks positively as to the age of this
* In an " Historical and Scientific Illustration of the Ancient Architecture of England," which is preparing for
the press, I propose to give plans, elevations, sections, &c. of the crypt and chancel of St. Peter's Church; also of
Iffley Church, and of several other early specimens.
t " Survey of Cathedrals, &c." vol. ii. p. 409.
O. VOL. IV.