266 OX THE AKCHITECTUEE OP — one for instance formed of two responds — at this particular point, as is often done in similar cases. It is therefore most probable that the choir was originally designed to terminate — allowing, perhaps, as was before said, for an apse — at this point. But the extent of the actual choir, which, on this ground, I consider to be an afterthought, is quite certain. There can be no doubt, though the fact is one wiiich, as far as I am aware, has hitherto been unnoticed, that the choir was extended as far as the pre- sent termination of the choir aisles at some time durins; the transition from the Norman to the Early English style. It will be remem- bered that the north choir aisle is transitional from Early English to Decorated, certainly not later than the time of Edward I. Now looking attentiveW at the east end of this aisle, we shall find that it is built up against a flat pilaster buttress {a a), which has clearly formed part of an east end of the choir. A portion of the pilaster may also be dis- cerned inside, where it has been cut away. In the corresponding position on the south side a similar buttress ma}^ be traced, though less distinctly ; its set-ofi" may be seen, and also the way in which the masonry of the aisle has been worked into its original quoin. Just above the buttress ma}' be clearly traced part of a clustered angle-shaft and the string below, the projection of the latter making its angular position distinctly visible."* Besides this, in taking down the masonry which formerly blocked the circle in the head of the cast window, there was found a stone with tooth-mouldino- on it, which Noruiau PiUuitcr. N.K. Ana Original Choir. Remains of Norman Turret. S.K. Angle of Original Choir.
- For a more complete explanation of m.ny fairlv claim to mvself-
tlipse appearances— I believe the first tiiank invVriciul Mr. Joiies. actual observation of them on both sides I -I have to
