Transactions of the Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society . t only to have been destroyed, ;f ^ t>.m» £ but dug up. Inside. The most important features are :— (1) The immense, simple, cylindrical pillars, 30 ft. high and 6 ft. 3 diameter. (1084-1123.) (2) The very elaborate groined roof, each bay being divided into no lessthan 36 panels by moulded ribs. The bosses illustrate the Bible, the Lifeof our Lord occupying the central ones, executed in strong and simplecarving, intended for colour. (3) The choir, with its very beautiful apse (a comparatively uncommonshape i
Transactions of the Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society . t only to have been destroyed, ;f ^ t>.m» £ but dug up. Inside. The most important features are :— (1) The immense, simple, cylindrical pillars, 30 ft. high and 6 ft. 3 diameter. (1084-1123.) (2) The very elaborate groined roof, each bay being divided into no lessthan 36 panels by moulded ribs. The bosses illustrate the Bible, the Lifeof our Lord occupying the central ones, executed in strong and simplecarving, intended for colour. (3) The choir, with its very beautiful apse (a comparatively uncommonshape in England) and rich ancient glass. (4) The ring of chapels which surround the choir aisle, with their finevaulting and remains of carving and painted decoration. • (5) The tombs on either side of the ambulatory, and the three chantrychapels described elsewhere. (6) The apsidal chapel to the north transept: the only chapel left as itwas in the original building; the corresponding one in the north transepthaving been removed to make way for the Chapel of S. 42 Transactions for the Year 1902. (7) Some remains of ancient fittings: for example, the long high altar(rescued from the porch), a wooden turret on the north side of the choirfor the sanctus bell, and the stalls.
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