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appeared, meeting as arranged at Chipstead Church, which was 
examined as well as a short visit would allow. It is not 
mentioned by Rickman in his list of Surrey churches, but would 
probably be included amongst the mixed churches of Norman 
origin. In Brayley’s ‘ History of Surrey,’ it is mentioned as 
early Norman, butno date of foundation is given. Locally, 1130 
is stated. The chancel, nave, and transept all contain Norman 
work, and there are semicircular Norman arches with typical 
good zig-zag mouldings at the west end and on the north side. 
The round columns of the nave are mentioned as examples of the 
Early Norman style. The windows of the chancel have narrow 
lights with splayed recesses—the heads of which are angular, 
and appear to be of a very early style—i.e. if now as originally 
constructed. 
‘*In the chancel there are several good brasses. One to Lucy 
Roper, dated 1614, and a slab dated 1649, to Alice Hooker, 
-daughter of the author of Hooker’s ‘ Ecclesiastical Polity.’ A 
helmet and coat of arms in the chancel belonged to a family 
named Stephens, of Epsom. 
“The chief stone of the interior of the church is probably 
from the firestone quarries of the district. The ashlar has a 
good surface and is very white. The exterior is chiefly of flint. 
The tower has apparently been restored, and is built of brick. 
It bears a later date—nearing 1600—but I have not the actual 
year. The church is dedicated to St. Margaret. 
‘The parish of Chipstead is mentioned in the Domesday Book 
as Tepestead, probably for Cepestead. 
“From Chipstead the party proceeded to Kingswood, some 
pedestrian members calling on the way at The Mint House, the 
residence of Dr. Freshfield, and saw the marble capitals, also an 
old Eastern household corn mill in the grounds, brought by him 
from Ephesus and Constantinople. Dr. Freshfield has a large 
collection of Kastern pottery and curios, which, in reply to a 
letter sent to him, he said he would gladly have shown, but was 
otherwise particularly engaged. Dr. Freshfield kindly suggested 
a visit on a future occasion. 
**At Kingswood, the little church, called the Church of the © 
Wisdom of God, built by Dr. Freshfield in the Byzantine style, 
was seen. In the construction a variety of beautiful marbles, 
brought from the different parts of the East, have been used. 
The font is of alabaster, and is very beautiful. Tea was obtained 
near, after which the cyclists and pedestrians separated and 
returned home.’’—G. W. Moore. 
9th. August 6th (Bank Holiday).—To Chilworth and Wootton, 
conducted by Mr. H. D. Gower. 
** Whole day excursion to Chilworth Powder Mills and Tangley 
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