Short Notes. 



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Wootton Bassett. Henry Hyde, Earl of Clarendon 

 and Rochester. 



The coffin of the Earl of Clarendon and Rochester was first discovered in 

 making a vault for the late Mrs. Harding, about 1840. The place was under 

 the north wall of the chancel, as mentioned in the register. At the restoration 

 of the Church (1869—71) the coffin was removed to a vault constructed under 

 the south wall of the chancel, between the door and the stained glass window in 

 memory of his descendant, the late Earl of Clarendon, who died in 1870. The 

 lead coffin showed that he must have been a very tall man, and it was singularly 

 narrow across the shoulders. 



The coffin plate was inscribed, under the shield of arms : — " The Right Hon ble 

 Henry Hyde, Earl of Clarendon & Rochester Died Dec r . 10, 1753, In y e 83 d year 

 of his age." 



W. F. Parsons. 



Large Earthenware Vessel found in Tidcombe 

 Churchyard. 



The engraving below represents a very large pitcher-shaped vessel found in 

 the churchyard at Tidcombe, Wilts, during the restoration of the Church in 1881. 

 It is of hard ware— well burnt, but unglazed — of a light buff colour. It has a 

 large rude handle, is rather uncouth in form, and is remarkable for the peculiar 



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I^arge Karthenware Vessel found in Tidcombe Churchyard, 



oblique bevelling of the bottom edge, leaving a space in the middle of onlj 3in. 

 on which to stand. The design of this construction was doubtless to avoid 



