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Cathedral lies in its having been transformed by Wykeham from a 

 Norman building to one of the Perpendicular style, the Norman 

 work having been completely encased in masonry of the later period, 

 and the effect of this transformation was viewed with great attention. 

 On the outside the shoring necessary for the repairs now in progress 

 was inspected, and the underpinning by which it is hoped to render 

 the Cathedral safe for long years to come. A visit was next paid to 

 Wolvesey Castle, the home of Saxon Kings and mediaeval 

 Bishops, where the great hall and the keep were examined, the 

 latter of Norman date and ascribed to Bishop Henry de Blois 

 (1129-1171). Members then walked by the meadow path to St. 

 Cross, where they were kindly received by the Master, the Rev. 

 Canon Causton, m.a. In the dining hall of the hospital many 

 interesting relics are preserved, furniture, stained glass, etc., dating 

 from the times of de Blois and Cardinal Beaufort. The church, too, 

 is of great interest and beauty, being principally of Norman date 

 and containing interesting relics. A visit was next paid to the 

 beautiful gardens and fishpond within the precincts, through the 

 courtesy of Canon Causton, and the party then walked back to 

 Winchester. Tea was taken at Dumper's restaurant, in the course 

 of which Mr. Nesbitt was heartily thanked for his kindness in 

 conducting the party, and the return to Bournemouth was made by 

 the 5.8 train. 



On the 17th of August about 40 members took 

 Milton Abbey. train to Blandford and drove thence through 

 Stickland to the interesting village of Milton Abbas. Here they 

 were met by the Vicar, the Rev. Herbert Pentin, m.a., f.s.a., Hon. 

 Secretary of the Dorset Field Club, who very kindly acted as guide 

 throughout the day, and forthwith conducted the company through 

 the magnificent woods to the little Norman chapel of St. Catherine. 

 This chapel for some time was desecrated, being used as a cottage 

 and as a timber store, but has now been restored to its use for 

 occasional divine service. On stone by the south door is an 

 " Indulgence " inscription, "Indulgencia H' : Sci : Loci : ce : x : 

 dies," while on the north side is a stone containing small holes, in 

 which it has been the custom from time immemorial (and indeed 

 still is) for the village maidens to place their fingers while praying 

 to St. Catherine to give them a husband. From this chapel is seen 

 a very beautiful view of the Abbey church of Milton standing in the 

 midst of a lawn of the brightest green and surrounded on all sides 

 by the woods. The building, consisting of choir and transepts only, 

 was commenced in 1322 and went on till 1539, and is a fine specimen 

 of the development of the decorated style, from early to late, 

 merging into perpendicular in the tower and north transept. It 

 contains many tombs and other objects of interest, in particular a 

 carved wooden 15th century tabernacle, formerly used for the 

 reservation of the Sacrament; but perhaps its most striking feature is 

 the groined stone roof throughout, in a fine state of preservation. 

 A return was next made to the village, the history of which is 

 interesting, explaining as it does its curious arrangement. Milton 



