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instance of medieval “modernizing” of ancient features occurs in 
the westernmost window on the south side of the chancel, as shewn 
by Figs. 5, 6, and 7, Plate II. This window (Fig. 6) was originally 
a lancet like those on the north side (Fig. 5), and the exterior 
remains unaltered as regards the outer members of its jamb and 
arch mouldings. In order to widen the opening for the insertion 
of tracery, early in the fourteenth century, the inner members of 
the outer mouldings were cut away, and the inside jambs set back, 
as shewn by Fig. 7, where their original positions are shewn by 
dotted lines. New thin jamb stones were then inserted, and a 
mullion and tracery introduced. At this time the thirteenth century 
inside string, which still exists on the north, was probably destroyed 
on the south side; the one existing at the commencement of the 
restoration was of cement. , 
The east walls of north and south transepts each have an arcade 
of two bays, the shafts of which project 2ft. 3in. from the wall on 
the inside. The arches have the same rich mouldings as the other 
eoeval work here, and which are so noticeable a feature in this 
Church. They are of beautiful proportions, are stilted, and are 
supported by clustered shafts with carved capitals. Those in the 
south transept are shewn by Fig. 10, Plate II. The archway on 
the south is wider than the rest; it is carried through the wall, and 
forms the entrance to the chantry chapel of “ Our Lady of the 
Bower.” The remainder of the arched recesses are evidently in- 
tended as separate chapels, and each has a single lancet window 
over the position of its altar. On the back and sides of the recess 
shewn in the drawing were found traces of fresco paintings repre- 
senting figures; this work, which is of late date, has been secured 
to the wall, and so retained. 
The chapel of “Our Lady of the Bower” extends eastward from 
the transept wall, in a line diverging from that of a right angle, 
the apparent object being to avoid obstruction of light to the 
adjacent windows of the chancel and recessed chapel. This was 
re-built in 1872, when the three-light east window was inserted, 
superseding the single lancet shewn in old prints and photographs. 
Remains of the piscina still exist in the south wall of this chapel, 
