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a Avell, with a fine arch, containing water brought from a dis- 
tance of six miles by a conduit along the slopes of the hills for 
the use of the soldiers. The party next proceeded to Caeivoran 
(Magna), w^hich commands a fine view. Here a number of 
small Koman altars were noticed ; also pedestals, querns, and 
incised stones were found in numbers ornamenting the top of 
a farmhouse wall. The vallum and wall here are in close 
proximity. 
Following the wall down the steep hill-side the party reached 
Thirlwall Castle, now in ruins, the mediaeval pele or stronghold 
being built entirely of stones from the Roman Wall. The 
weather was ideal, and much conduced to the success of the 
expedition. Every part of the interesting remains visited were 
seen to perfection and thoroughly examined. 
On Thursday the part}^ continued their interesting investi- 
gation of the Roman remains by travelling to Hexham and 
examining the Priory Church, which has been built largely of 
stones taken from the Roman wall. The Saxon crypt, with its 
marked and inscribed Roman stones, was very fine, and Mr. 
Robson, the parish clerk, gave an interesting account of the 
efforts made to lay bare all its chief features, a work to which 
he had given and was giving considerable time and care. Much 
interest was also aroused by the ancient Saxon Frid-stool, or 
safety seat, in the days when the Priory had enjoyed the privilege 
of sanctuar}^ The walls are rich in masons' and other markings, 
which were pointed out b}^ the leader (Rev. E. Maule Cole, M.A,), 
During the renovation of the chancel; some curious old chantries 
w^ere removed, one of which, with its quaint carvings, is placed 
in the south transept. This transept also contains a bold 
stone staircase, worn by the feet of generations of Augustinian 
monks, who descended by it from their dormitory to celebrate 
midnight service in the church. After a careful examination of 
this interesting church, which contains so many Roman relics, 
the train was taken to Chollerford to view the Roman bridge 
over the North Tyne. The eastern abutment of this bridge is 
in excellent condition, and shows a large wedge-shaped foundation 
