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a large number of photographs, and some maps and coins. Mr. "Wan-en referred 

 to the earthwork on St. Catherine's Hill, and drew a vivid picture of the time 

 when it was used for defensive purposes; also to other ancient British local 

 remains, such as six well -granaries, which had been found near the S.W.R. 

 Station. He then spoke of Eoman Winchester, alluding especially to the Walls, 

 and to the pavements, coins, and pottery, all of Roman origin, which have been 

 discovered. He ended with an account of the discovery of 6,000 Norman coins 

 in a lead box at Beaufort, in the parish of Cheriton, the box being preserved in 

 the West Gate Museum. The Hox. SECKETABY, as Chairman, offered the thanks 

 of the Club to Mr. Warren for his address, and to the other friends who had so 

 kindly helped them. 



SECOND DAY. Friday, July 27th. The party drove at 9.0 a.m. to Headboume 

 Worthy Church, where the Rector acted as guide. The church contains Saxon 

 work, including a Saxon arch at the west end, other portions being of the 13th 

 century, which is also the date of the font. There are remains of frescoes. The 

 drive was then continued to St. Cross Hospital, about a mile out of Winchester, 

 where the party were met by Mr. Nisbett, who acted as guide through the build- 

 ings. St. Cross was founded by Henry de Blois in 1136, A.D., and was greatly 

 extended and enlarged by Cardinal Beaufort in 1445. Thirteen poor brethren 

 were originally provided for, but this number has now been increased. There is 

 also a dole of bread and beer to any wayfarer who applies for it, and certain 

 other aids to the poor. The church is an interesting archaeological study from 

 the succession of styles which it contains Norman, Transition, Early English, 

 and Decorated. The mouldings, dogtooth, zig-zag, &c., are very beautiful and 

 in good preservation. A triple arch is a striking feature in the exterior, and was 

 probably caused by the insertion of a doorway for some purpose, the nave wall 

 being partly cut away. The arches are elaborately decorated with zig-zag 

 mouldings. The Hall and other buildings were also visited. In the Hall is some 

 Early English stained glass, and an early German triptych. Captain ELWES 

 having thanked Mr. Nisbett for his valuable help, the party drove back to the 

 Hotel, whence, after luncheon, they proceeded to the Cathedral at 1.30 p.m. 

 Here the Dean kindly acted as cicerone, the following being the substance of the 

 information he imparted : 



A Saxon church no doubt stood on the present site of the Cathedral, and gave 

 way to a larger church, consecrated in A.D. 900. A Norman Minster was 

 subsequently built, and the pillars of the same are portions of this Cathedral. 

 The present west front was partly built by Bishop Wykeham, the founder of the 

 college, although commenced by Bishop Edyndon. A platform is provided over the 

 entrance, from which the Bishops used to deliver their blessing. Near the entrance 

 and under the gallery on the north-west side of the interior is a very ancient grill, 

 the ironwork of which shows no rivets or bolts. It was formerly placed near 

 the choir steps. The large Norman pillars of the nave have been recased, but 

 their massive proportions, combined with the elegance of later times, form an 

 exceptional architectural beauty a stately beauty which wins the admiration 



