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his name. The Akeld and Humbledon Hills, and Yeavering Bell 

 Red Riggs, the field of battle of Humbledon Hill, are also visible. 



The party, descending Bewick Hill to the north-west, came to 

 the ruins of an old church, one of the most interesting architec- 

 tural remains in the North of England. Mr. Hardwick is of 

 opinion that the nave and chancel date about 1100, but that the 

 apse is earlier. He infers this from its being an independent 

 building, and from the character of the windows, on the external 

 jambs of which is worked a small rebate, peculiar to genuine 

 Saxon remains. The plan of the church is Romanesque, and the 

 chancel a good specimen of the plain Norman. The cap of the 

 north pier is similarly ornamented to some in the crypt of the 

 Castle at Durham. On the south side a window has been inserted 

 about the time of Edward II., and two buttresses have been added 

 to the external face of the apse about the same period. It may 

 be conjectured that the Saxon apse may be referred to the same 

 date as the works named before at Bewick Hill. What is known 

 of the early history of this chapel is, that it was granted to Tin- 

 mouth by Matilda, daughter of Malcolm, King of Scotland, and 

 first wife of our Henry I., about 1107. It was probably rebuilt 

 then by the monks. 



The party then proceeded to Chillingham, where, through the 

 hospitality of Lord Ossulston, lunch was provided in the dining- 

 hall. 



In the Church of Chillingham, they examined the monument 

 of Sir Ralph and Lady Elizabeth Grey. " This splendid memo- 

 rial," says Raine, " has no compeer in the North of England, save 

 the magnificent tomb of Neville of Staindrop." The details of 

 the tomb are most rich and elaborate. 



After examining all objects of interest in the Castle, not for- 

 getting its dark and narrow dungeon, the party set out to view 

 the famous wild cattle in the park, the genuine remains of the 

 original race. Nothing is known of the period at which they 

 were brought to Chillingham, but tradition says that they were 

 taken from the Highlands of Scotland. 



From the park they returned to Mr. Langlands' residence, 

 where they were entertained with hearty hospitality, and returned 



