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monogram. The date, 1579, probably refers to a restoration of 
the church. 
Weston Zoyland Church, which was next visited, has some 
good bench-ends, and the canopied tomb of an ecclesiastic. It 
was said that a fine view of the battlefield of Sedgmoor might 
be had from the tower, but the vicar was unfortunately absent, 
and the key was not to be had. The church was used as a prison 
by Feversham. Middlezoy Church, which is on rising ground, 
was a conspicuous object long before it was reached. The rector, 
observing the party, kind'y guided them over the church, which 
is mostly Early English, and possesses several features of interest. 
The pulpit is Jacobean, and there is a good font with an oaken 
cover. The bench-ends are good, some remarkably so, and on 
one is a standing figure of the type of those met with on the old 
Irish crosses. On the stones forming the floor of the chancel are 
some curious inscriptions, and under the matting in the nave is a 
brass plate recording the death of “ Louis Chevalier de Misitres,” 
slain fighting ‘‘against ye King’s enemies commanded by ye 
Rebel Duke of Monmouth.’”” On the outer sill of the North 
door are a rudely incised cross and a key. The dedication of 
the church is the “Invention of the Cross.” Probably these 
symbols may refer to this dedication, and imply that “The cross 
is the key to Heaven.” An old Altar tomb in the churchyard, 
dated 1504, bears an inscription, almost illegible, but which 
might, with patience and a good light, be deciphered. But it 
would probably not repay the trouble. Not far off is the tower of 
Othery Church, and on an adjacent hill that of Borough Bridge. 
This latter seems not to have been used as a parish church ; it is 
even doubtful if it has ever been used for service. It had two 
bells, both of which have been stolen, Middlezoy being credited 
with the theft of one. 
The Rector of Middlezoy and his wife most kindly entertained 
the party at tea, and gave them all the information available. It 
being late, a start was made for Bridgwater, where the 6.3 train 
