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considered it to be one of the finest that had ever been discovered. 
It was 214 feet in length by 18 broad ; “it had a border edged 
with a Greek scroll and fret, and scarcely a stone was missing.” 
A building was erected by the St. Pierre family to secure “this 
curiosity” from the weather. ‘ But the resident occupier of the 
land wanting a roof to his brewhouse removed this covering, 
and the consequence was that not a vestige now remains.” 
As time was getting on, a start was made for Caldicot Castle, 
which, by kind permission of the owner, R. Cobb, Esq., the 
Club were allowed to visit. The Castle is oblong in general 
design, with a round keep at the North-west corner, horse shoe 
towers at the South-west and South-east angles, and a grand 
gate-house in the centre of the South face. The original Castle 
was attributed to Harold, but the oldest part, now remaining, of 
the keep, is supposed to have been erected in the XII. Century 
by William Fitzwalter, High Constable to King Stephen ; the 
South front is of Edward II.’s reign, the gate-house and postern 
tower opposite were built in the reign of Richard II. by Thomas, 
Duke of Gloucester, son of Edward III. After his murder in 
1397, the Castle ceased to be a military fortress, and at the 
commencement of the XVII. Century was described as having 
been long in ruins. It seems, however, to have been regarded as 
of value, for it was annexed by Henry VIII. to the Duchy of 
Lancaster, which sold it in 1857. The present owner has roofed 
the gate-house, and uses it as a dwelling. The Castle is moated, 
and had two portcullises and a drawbridge. It was said that 
“traces of the species of masonry called Herring-bone” were to 
be found in one of the chimneys, but entrance to the house was 
not obtainable. 
The church, dedicated to S. Mary the Virgin, was visited, but 
did not appear to contain anything of particular interest. 
Continuing their way to the Station, the party left Severn Tunnel 
Junction at 5.20, arriving at Bath at 6.48, 
