110 The Pre- Reformation Churches of Berwickshire. 



formed by the string course, is pierced with a narrow lancet-headed slit. 

 The facade, between the turrets, contains three windows similar to those 

 in the north wall, divided also by wide pilasters. The arcade below is 

 likewise in conformity in all respects, excepting as regards the mouldings, 

 which are chevroned. (Fig. 5.) 



" The same order in the disposition of parts observed in the outside is 

 maintained in the interior ; but, besides greater coherence of style, there 

 is a singularity in the constructional form which has a peculiarly rich 

 and striking effect. An open arcade, formed in the thickness of the 

 wall, and, in api)earance, resembling a triforium, is carried along the 

 upper compartment, of sufficient depth to admit of free passage round the 

 building. The arches are set in couplets between the windows, by which 

 they are divided apart, but without disturbing the continuity, as their 

 heads are so contrived as to combine with, and give a beautiful variety of 

 form to the general arrangement. The faces of the arches are finely 

 moulded with a series of rounds, individually relieved by deep under- 

 cuttings. The bearing shafts are of two kinds — those nearest the 

 windows are semi-cylindrical triple clusters, the outer or projecting 

 member being a little pointed ; the intermediate ones are composed of 

 two half-rounds, with a semi-octagonal moulding between. The bases 

 belonging to both kinds are rolls maintaininj? the plan of the shaft, and 

 are set on square plinths, the outer faces of which are flush with the 

 plane of the subjacent wall. Single cylindrical shafts, resting on the 

 abaci of the shafts below, are also attached to the edges of the window- 

 jambs, and from them the mouldings of the archivolt have their spring. 



" In the shape of the arches, grouping of the mouldings, and con- 

 figuration of the most of the minor details, there is here to be observed a 

 much nearer approach to integrity of style than is to be found on the 

 external edifice. The capitals, however, still retain the square abacus; 

 and the foliage, although better developed and more varied in design than 

 is usually to be met with among early Semi-Norman structures, is yet 

 awanting in the prominence, and that peculiar freedom and sweetness of 

 turn so conspicuous in the herbaceous forms of the mature First- 

 Pointed period." 



The arcade which covers the lower division of the interior of 

 the N. and E. walls, was, at the time Mr Muir examined the 

 building', almost entirely concealed froui view by galleries and 

 pews ; and it has since been wholly restored, with the exception 

 of the capital in the N.W. corner, which is original. (Fig. 6.) 

 This capital also retains the square abacus, and its details 

 present the same characteristics as those in the arcade above. 

 The spandrel-spaces between the arches are ornamented by 

 shallow panels or recesses of various forms sunk in the wall, 

 those in the E. wall being of enriched character, and all of them 

 original. (Fig. 7.) 



