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old grisaille figures in the east window of the north wall were 
especially admired, and the whole series of figures in the windows 
of the north side had been restored in modern imitation glass. 
The treatment of the Crucifixion in the east window of the north 
aisle, temp. Henry VII., was peculiar; a man blind in one eye 
was represented pulling out the spear from our Lord’s side. The 
coronation of the Virgin by the Father and the Son, the only 
piece in the window preserved in its original state, was also 
remarkable. Amongst other things to be recorded were the 
remains of the shrine of the Virgin in the north aisle, the peculiar 
Jacobean plaster roof of the nave, more curious than beautiful ; 
the curiously-carved bench ends and the narrow shelf in front, 
not for a book rest, as generally supposed, but as the Archdeacon 
suggested, most probably used for kneeling upon, so that the 
high altar might be more easily seen during the Elevation of the 
Host. The seal of Glastonbury Abbey was carved on one of the 
bench ends. Before leaving the churchyard a view of the tower 
was taken from the best point at the south-west end, and a dis- 
cussion ensued as to the age of the fifth storey. The Somerset 
towers consisting generally of four only, was this fifth storey 
original, or was it a subsequent addition to carry the spire, which 
before Burnham Lighthouse was built served as a mark for sailors 
in the Channel, and was painted white by the Government every 
_ twenty years? Some were of one opinion, others of a contrary. 
There was also a noticeable feature about the carrying up of the 
angle buttresses. The west front of the tower was adorned with 
three niches, containiug figures of the Virgin, to whom the 
church was dedicated. the Father with the Son in His bosom, and 
_the Saviourin Glory. Time was running short, and a hasty visit 
only could be paid to the top spring of the reservoir. The 
discovery of the old miller’s spring was described by the Arch- 
deacon, the subject of the divining rod discussed, and his genial 
- face was last seen at the stile, where after due thanks given to 
his lady and himself for their courteous reception of the members, 
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