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THE ANTIQUITIES 
[LETT. 
Gothic arches, such as prevailed in the reign above mentioned, 
and by which, as a criterion, we would prove the date of the 
building. 
At the bottom of the south aisle, between the west and south 
doors, stands the font, which is deep and capacious, and consists 
of three massy round stones, piled one on another, without the 
least ornament or' sculpture : the cavity at the top is lined with 
SOUTH AISLE OF THE CHURCH. 
lead, and lias a pipe at bottom to convey off the water after the 
sacred ceremony is performed. 
The east end of the south aisle is called the South Chancel, 
and, till within these thirty years, was divided off by old carved 
Gothic frame-work of timber, having been a private chantry. 
In this opinion we are more confirmed by observing two 
apply to his purpose the old piers or pillars of Bishop Walkelin's church, 
by blending 8a-xon and Gothic architecture together. — Lowth's Life of 
Wykcham. 
