In the Lady Chapel were deposited the remains of bishop Nicholas Longspee, son of William, earl of Salisbury.

38. At the east end of the south aisle is a superb monument, of various kinds of marble, decorated with numerous trophies and shields of arms, and supporting several effigies, finely executed. It was erected to the memory of Edward, earl of Hertford, eldest son of Edward, duke of Somerset, uncle to Edward VI. His lordship died April 6, 1621, aged 83. Also to that of his wife, Catharine, countess of Hertford, daughter of Henry Grey, duke of Suffolk, by lady Frances, his wife, the eldest daughter and coheiress of Charles Brandon, duke of Suffolk. She died January 22, 1563.

Under this monument were also interred John, duke of Somerset, who died in June 1675, and lady Elizabeth Seymour, daughter and heiress to Joceline Percy, the eleventh and last earl of Northumberland, and wife of Charles duke of Somerset, who died in 1748. He was great grandfather to the present duke of Northumberland, by whom this monument was repaired and beautified.

39. Near this monument, against the south wall, is a gothic altar tomb, surmounted with a canopy, which, from a rebus sculptured in the front, has been ascribed, perhaps erroneously, to bishop Wickhampton.

Against the wall opposite are the monuments of Dr. John Priaulx, archdeacon of Sarum, who died in 1674, aged 60; of Samuel Rolleston,

* No sepulchral memorial was left to identify the spot, but when the pavement was removed, a stone coffin was found, containing a skeleton, supposed to be that of this prelate. At the head were a chalice and patten, of silver gilt. In the centre of the patten was a hand engraven; and it displayed the trace of the linen, which covered the consecrated wafer, and adhered to it as it decayed. There was also a gold ring, set with an agate, perforated like a bead, which was probably a relic; and a crosier of wood, of the most simple form, which discovered no symptom of decay, though as light and spongy as cork. The memory of bishop Longspee, like that of his father, received spiritual honours. Among the Chapter Records are various indulgences granted to such as should visit

his tomb.

M. A. archdeacon of Sarum, and canon residentiary, who died May 2, 1766, aged 65; of his nephew, James Rolleston, who died June 29, 1771, aged 37; and of Maria Barnston.

43. Between the side aisle of the choir and the aisle of the eastern transept, which was once inclosed as a chapel, is a monument, of which an engraving is annexed. * It is singular that Mr. Gough should have ascribed this monument to bishop Ayscough, contrary to the authority of Leland, who informs us that he was buried in the House of the Bons Hommes, at Heddington, and that bishops Bridport and Metford were interred in this part of the church. The monument below we have ascertained to belong to bishop Metford, and the style of this work, which is that of the thirteenth century, as well as the account of Leland, fully justify us in ascribing it to bishop Bridport. The figure differs little from those of Poor and De la Wyle. It lies on a kind of stone coffin, under the canopy; is pontifically habited and mitred; holding the crosier in the left hand, and the right elevated, as if to give the blessing. The spandrils of the canopy are charged with a series of reliefs, which Mr. Gough supposes to represent the murder of bishop Ayscough. It begins at the right spandril, on the south side of the tomb, and is thus explained by Mr. C. A. Stothard, who is well known for his skill in monumental antiquities.

In the first is a female figure, with an infant lying on a bed, and attendants. This may be descriptive of his birth. The next discovers a figure kneeling to another, which we may conjecture to have been his confirmation. The following compartment exhibits a figure clerically habited, sitting at a high desk, reading to four youthful figures. In the

* Plate of Monuments, No. 4.

fourth are two clerical figures, one in a cap, more dignified than the other. They appear to join hands, or one of them is in the act of receiving something from the other. Behind is a tree, from which a shield is suspended, bearing argent, a cross between four pellets, or bezants, or. Perhaps this sculpture represents his first preferment. This conjecture is corroborated by the next, or first compartment on the north side, where are two figures, one in a gown, sitting, the other inclining towards him, with both hands extended, as if in the act of doing homage, probably for his see. The next exhibits a procession, the hindermost figure of the groupe bearing a cross. Possibly this alludes to the ceremony of consecrating the church, by bishop Bridport; and his death, which occurred only four years after, is shewn in the next spandril. He is pontifically habited, extended on a bier, with angels at his head and feet. In the last spandril is a dignified figure, pontifically habited, without a crosier, enthroned in a niche or stall, sitting as in judgment. Before it is a naked figure, borne up by an angel, with expanded wings, which evidently was intended to represent the ascent of the soul to Heaven. 44. Opposite is a pointed ogee arch, the face ornamented with flowers, the top surmounted with crockets, and ending in a rich finial. It is flanked with square pinnacles, the corners of which are decorated with heads. Underneath is a flat slab of Purbeck marble, which once was inlaid with a brass plate, representing the bust of a bishop. It is ascribed to William of York.

Against the south wall of the eastern transept is the monument of John Clarke, D. D. dean of this cathedral, who died February 4, 1757, aged 75. Against the same wall are also the monuments of Mrs. Margaret Tounson, who died October 29, 1634, aged 49. Of Edward Davenant, Esq. brother to bishop Davenant.

He died June 2, 1639, aged 70. Of