(ISBSHIS unique relic of Saxon Architecture, founded by St. 



Aldhelm, first Bishop of Sherborne (A.D. 705—709), has 

 now been pure lias ed and conveyed to Trustees, two of whom have held 

 the office of President of the Wilts Archaeological Society, with a 

 view to its permanent preservation. 



The cost of the purchase, with attendant expenses, has been about 

 £560. The subscriptions received up to the present time have 

 amounted to some £530. 



The Trustees ask earnestly for additional contributions. Some 

 steps should be taken at once to prevent further decay, but, until 

 funds are provided, the work must be at a stand-still. 



The cost of reparation is estimated at about £700. It would be 

 desirable, if possible, to raise also a small sustentation fund, so that 

 £1000 is wanted in all. 



A copy of & privately -printed Account of this Ancient Church, with 

 six illustrative drawings, will, as far as the impression will serve, be 

 forwarded to every subscriber of £1 Is. and upwards. 



A copy of " Early Annals of the Episcopate in Wilts and Dorset," 

 with a list and short account of Bishops, from A.D. 634 — 1217, in- 

 cluding among them St. Aldhelm, founder of this church at Bradford- 

 on-Avon, (Royal 8vo.,pp. 48,) will be sent by post for Half -a- Crown, 

 in stamps, and the proceeds given to the Reparation- Fund. 



A fine Autotype Engraving, giving a perspective view of the Saxon 

 Church, (size 4in. by 5in.,) will be forwarded by post on the receipt 

 of Two Shillings in stamps. 



All communications may Be addressed to the Rev. Prebendary 

 W. H. Jones, Vicarage, Bradford-on-Avon. 



On behalf of the Trustees, 



W. H. Jones, M.A. F.S.A., 



Treasurer. 



June } 1874. 



H. F. & E. BULL, PRINTERS, DEVIZES. 



