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whole church is filled with pews, and the three decker pulpit erected against the 
southern wall of the nave is said to have been brought from Ross some few years 
since. The whole church urgently requires repair and restoration, and as an ex- 
ample of such unusual value, it should be conducted with the utmost care ; and 
let us hope that modern encaustic tiles will not be allowed to supplant the present 
stone pavement. The fine massive tower is enriched with small columns and car- 
ved capitals, of very early type. It contains a peal of five bells. Above the bell- 
loft window the tower has been carried up with plain masonry several feet 
higher at alate period. On the eastern side of the tower the weather border re- 
maining proves that the pitch of the original roof of the church was steeper than 
the present one. The outer side of the chancel wall has been covered with gravel 
and plaster, and a portion of it having fallen away, the deficiency has been sup- 
plied by two grave stones with modern inscriptions on them, placed sideways 
one above the other, a rather unusual instance of village practical economy !— 
On the south side of the church is an ancient stone cross, an octagon with a lofty 
shaft, and a fine lime tree stands on the wali, measuring 18 ft. 4in. in cireumfer- 
ence, with a younger one, very vigorous, measuring 7 ft. 3in., which is stated for 
future comparison.—The yew on the eastern side measures 13 ft. 6in., but upon 
it were several specimens of the fungus Polyporus sulfwreus very beautiful in 
themselves, though these were past their prime, but sadly indicative of tree decay. 
The carriages were regained, and the company taken over Dinmore Hill 
right pleasantly. The next stoppage was made at HOpE-UNDER-DINMORE CHURCH, 
when the present Incumbent, the Rev. W. Townsend, kindly received the Club. 
The church is dedicated to St. Mary. It is very striking on entering from its 
height and good proportion. The restoration began in 1836, and was admirably 
completed in 1879, by Mr. F. R. Kempson, at the cost of £1170, with the stone of 
the locality. In the chancel there is a fine monument designed by Roubilliac, 
said to be Sir Thomas Coningsby, who founded the Hospital at Hereford, 1614. 
Tt is very remarkable from the central space left for the inscription being per- 
fectly blank. The female figure is believed to be sculptured by Roubilliac him- 
self. A white slab with two incised effigies, life-size, is erected against the wall 
on the south side of the sacrarium. The base of the tower is open to the church 
as a baptistry, lighted by a fine lancet window of coloured glass. The font is very 
old and rich. The north transept was erected to the memory of Richard Ark- 
wright, Esq., who died 1858. There are three bells, which were recast in 1829. 
The parish register only dates back to 1701. In the high ground on the south 
side of the church is a yew tree measuring 12ft. 10in. ; and standing against the 
north corner of the church wall is a tombstone to Henry Burford, bearing the date 
of 1670. 
The carriages were again taken for Ivington, with some considerable doubt 
as to how they could get to Gattertop, but go the leaders would, and the 
natives smiled as the laden vehicles turned up the lane at Marlbrook. The road 
began well, but soon degenerated into stones and ruts of increasing size and depth 
until at last these disappeared, and after a wrong turn the carriages were sent 
