ROPE, CORDAGE, AND LINE. 605 



of those who are interested in the architectural history of the 

 Abbey. 



Between the years 1592 and 1692 there are frequent entries 

 of bell-ropes, generally bought for the occasion, in the Oriel 

 College accounts, which are otherwise very meagre. The price 

 begins at ic*/., and is generally is. The average of nineteen 

 entries is nearly is. 



