Short Notes. 59 
Wootton Bassett. Henry Hyde, Earl of Clarendon 
_ and Rochester. 
The coffin of the Earl of Clarendon and Rochester was first discovered in 
making a vault for the late Mrs. Harding, about 1840. The place was under 
the north wall of the chancel, as mentioned in the register. At the restoration 
of the Church (1869—71) the coffin was.removed to a vault constructed under 
the south wall of the chancel, between the door and the stained glass window in 
memory of his descendant, the late Earl of Clarendon, who died in 1870. The 
lead coffin showed that he must have been a very tall man, and it was singularly 
‘narrow across the shoulders. 
_ The coffin plate was inscribed, under the shield of arms :—“ The Right Hon" 
_ Henry Hyde, Earl of Clarendon & Rochester Died Dec". 10, 1753, In y* 834 year - 
_ of his age.” 
W. F. Parsons. 
Large Earthenware Vessel found in Tidcombe 
Churchyard. 
The engraving below represents a very large pitcher-shaped vessel found in 
the churchyard at Tidcombe, Wilts, during the restoration of the Church in 1881. 
It is of hard ware—well burnt, but unglazed—of a light buff colour. It has a 
large rude handle, is rather uncouth in form, and is remarkable for the peculiar 
Large Earthenware Vessel found in Tidcombe Churchyard, 
blique bevelling of the bottom edge, leaving a space in the middle of only 3in. 
which to stand. The design of this construction was doubtless to avoid 
