Friday, July 13th. 133 
On arrival at BRINKWORTH the CHUROH was at once inspected, 
Mr. Pontine, to whom the work of the greatly-needed restoration 
is entrusted, furnishing an account of the building, which was read 
by the Rev. E. H. Goddard. Canon Livinestone, the Rector, 
also said a few words, inviting the opinion of the Meeting as to the 
desirability or otherwise of retaining the present Queen- Anne 
gallery at the west end. As to this there was some difference of 
opinion expressed, the majority of the Members, however, thinking 
that the gallery should be if possible kept—but that it was still 
more important that the remarkable Jacobean pulpit and reading 
desk should be left wia/tered, more especially as their retention will 
in no way interfere with due regard being paid to modern require- 
ments in the restoration. By the kind and thoughtful arrangement 
of the Rector and Mrs Livingstone the party then adjourned to 
the rectory garden, where, in the grateful shade of the elms, the 
luncheon tables’ had been laid, instead of in the very confined 
quarters at the village inn—which would otherwise have been the 
fate of the party. Here luncheon first, and afterwards the roses, 
and the fine and extensive view from this elevated site, over large 
parts of Wilts and Gloucestershire, were much enjoyed. Before 
leaving, Mr. Tatsor expressed the thanks of the Meeting to their 
architectural guides, Messrs. Pontine and BraksPEar. 
The carriages then started again for BRADENSTOKE, and on 
arrival, Mr. Taxnor briefly described the existing buildings of the 
PRIORY, being followed by Mr. Brakspgar, who arrived later on 
the scene, in greater detail. It is greatly to be desired that this 
interesting building and site may be some day fully investigated 
and described for us by Mr. Braxsprar, who, as his account of 
Lacock printed in this number of the Magasine shows, is making 
a special study of monastic sites. The Members wandered all 
cover the house, and inspected the roof inside and out, by the kindness 
of the occupiers, Mr. and Miss Shemilt, who undertook the ar- 
rangements for the tea, under the lime trees in front, most kindly 
provided for us by Sir G. Prior Gotpney. This and a stroll down 
through the fields to the station, taking on the way the very puzzling 
little square EARTHWORK, with its deep ditch, and the mound in the 
