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beautiful, and the elm carving beneath the handrail worthy of 
note. The ceiling on the staircase representing scenes in hunt- 
ing is a beautiful piece of work, as indeed is the dining-room 
ceiling with date 1681. It is thought this Jacobean work was 
performed by Italian artists. The inhabitants of Dunster and 
neighbourhood evidently appreciated designs in plaster, the 
curious mantelpiece at the Luttrell Arms, and similar work at 
Marsfield House testify to the fact. There were many other 
objects of interest in the Castle but time was progressing, and it 
was necessary to go through the beautiful grounds. The park is 
wooded with lovely trees, near the Castle are some splendid yews, 
and every now and then the view of the distant moorland between 
_ the branches was really delightful. It was a relief to know that. 
the celebrated lemon tree had survived the arctic winter through 
which we have passed. 
Lower Marsh House was next visited, Mr. Davies kindly walk- 
ing across the fields with the members to show the way. The 
route lay by a trout stream which suggested the application of the 
May fly. Marsh House is at present uninhabited, and the 
principal object of interest is the little room over the porch, 
formerly used as a Chapel, containing piscina, and an oak roof 
with a most charming remnant of carving representing holly and 
berries, This part of Somerset seems specially given to pretty 
bits of carving, and it would be very interesting if these could 
have been either sketched or photographed for the benefit of 
the Club. 
The Yarn Market, a curious old octagonal building, situated in 
the main street, date about 1600,* suggests the time when Dunster — 
was celebrated for its woollen goods that were called ‘‘ Dunsters,” 
and no doubt busy prosperity reigned around. It requires but 
little imagination to transport oneself in thought to the middle 
* There seems to be some doubt about the date G. L., 1647, on 
vane, see Somerset Arch., 1889. 
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