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and the tympanum, with its representation of Christ seated and holding the 
books of judgment, gave rise to some speculation as to the possibility of what 
the seat is intended to imply. It bears some resemblance to the Coliseum at 
Rome, and Mr Baddeley said it had been suggested, some years ago, that 
the artist wished to convey the idea that Christ, in overcoming paganism, was 
now seated on its greatest symbol. He would not commit himself to an 
acceptance of that theory, but it was worthy of consideration. The entire 
door was enlarged in the 13th cent. The tympanum most probably was re- 
moved from the western door when the present door was built or enlarged. 
The church is specially noted for the richly-ornamented chancel, with 
a beautiful little East window. Above the chancel is a large loft converted 
in old days into a Columbarium, and to which the original Norman stair 
(N. of Choir) leads. Unfortunately, time did not allow as long a stay as 
could be wished ; but Members interested in Architecture will no doubt find 
their way to Elkstone for a more leisurely inspection. The Rector has been 
engaged for some time in collecting material for the History of his Church, 
and this he hopes to publish. 
An invitation to take tea at the Rectory had been extended by the 
Rector and Mrs Tonkinson, both of whom offered the warmest welcome to 
the visitors. Before dispersing the President expressed their thanks for such 
kind hospitality, and said how' gratified he was to find the Rector so in- 
terested in the Church and so well-qualified to explain its various archi- 
tectural problems. 
It had been arranged to return to Gloucester by way of Crickley Hill, 
but the necessity of catching certain trains made this impossible, and so 
the shorter route down the more precipitous Birdlip Hill was taken. At 
the top of the Hill the house formerly known as the “ Black Horse Inn,” 
where the Club was founded on Tuesday, July 7th, 1846 — the present Meeting 
marking the completion of its seventieth year — was pointed out. An illustra- 
tion of the Inn forms the frontispiece to W. C. Lucy's Origin of the Cotteswold 
Club, The journey into Gloucester proceeded without incident, completing 
one more meeting which will be looked back upon with pleasure. 
The following flowers and plants were collected during the day : — ■ 
Carex fulva, C. flava, C. distans, C. vulgaris, C. hirta, C. acuta, C. paniculata, 
C. panicea, C. glauca, C. sylvatica, C. remota, C. divulsa, Monotropa glabra, 
Aquilegia vidgaris, Asperula odorata, Cnicus pratensis, Eriophorum poly- 
stachion. Orchis ustulata, O. incarnata, O. latifolia. Valerian dioica, Galium 
uliginosum, Lotus uliginosus, Blysmus compressus. Lychnis Flos-cuculi, 
Vida Cracca, Triglochin palustre. Trifolium medium. Orchis pyraniidalis , 
Herminmm monorchis, Koeleria cristata. 
During the meeting, Mr E. C. Sewell exhibited a remarkably fine specimen 
of a Bronze Celt found while ploughing a field situated between South Cerney 
and Ashton Keynes, the illustration of which he has most kindly contributed 
to the Proceedings. The following description has been furnished by the 
President : — 
The Celt belongs to the transitional stage dating from before the side- 
loop came in for passing a cord of hide so as to bind it in position to the 
cleft axe-handle. Therefore, though belonging to the Bronze Age, it 
preceded the “looped ” form. The latter lasted on to the beginning of 
the Iron Age, though there can be no sharp demarcation between all these 
periods ; and it should be remembered that for the poorer folk, stone 
weapons lasted right through them all. We may safely put the dating of 
this Celt as 800 b.c., and leave it at that as the minimum. Its measure- 
ments are as follows : — 
