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with Old Cleeve Abbey, Cistercian. There was also a Market 
Cross nearer to the Abbey, but only the base of it now remains, 
out of which grows a huge sycamore tree. 
Compton Bisuop.—A fine Churchyard Cross, in a beautiful 
valley, under shelter of the Mendips. It is placed near the church 
and carefully guarded by the Rector, and parishioners. Restored 
in 1850, by a late Rector. 
WatcHeET St. Decumans.—A similar Cross to that at Compton 
Bishop, and very recently restored. Stands near the church, right 
up the hill, on the way to Washford, overlooking a charming 
landscape and the sea, as well as the sheltered harbour of 
Watchet. 
I5TH CENTURY. 
CHARLTON MaAckREL.—Identical in age and structure with 
those at Doulting and W. Pennard. Notice the more massive 
architecture than those of the Decorated Period, also the alternate 
angles of the socket, buttressed by square shafts, with caps and 
bases, and on the four sides lozenge shaped sunk panels, with 
engraved subjects on each, viz. :— 
C. Mackrell. The Emblems of the 4 Evangelists. 
Winged Lion of St. Mark. 
Eagle of St. John. 
Angel winged, and holding a book. St. Matthew. 
Winged Ox, with Scroll. St. Luke. 
Covered with lichen and worn by exposure. 
DovuLTING panels bear emblems of the Crucifixion. 
W. PENNARD ditto. 
Also R. B. and Mitre, evidently intended for Richard Bere, the 
builder, last Abbot of Glastonbury 1490 to 1524. 
CroscomBE.—A very old Cross by roadside, with modern ball 
on top of it, in place of cross. Remarkable for the reverence paid 
to it by villagers, who rose ez masse, when waywardens declared 
their intention of removing it. Ball perhaps placed on top to 
