. Cambridgeshire and the Isle of Ely . icar for 43 years{pb. 1617), in civiHan dress. Ancient iron-boundchest with four locks (15th cent.). Font octa-gonal. Two interesting sepulchral stones, un-earthed during recent restoration, are of someinterest, (i) A small 13th cent, coffin stone,upon the face of which is a singular form ofcross device in high relief. An upper and lowerlozenge ornament, the perpendicular line of whichruns the entire length of the stone, and this hasin the centre four transverse bars. (2) A 12thcent, monumental stone, perhaps the base ofan upright cross, bearing the famil
. Cambridgeshire and the Isle of Ely . icar for 43 years{pb. 1617), in civiHan dress. Ancient iron-boundchest with four locks (15th cent.). Font octa-gonal. Two interesting sepulchral stones, un-earthed during recent restoration, are of someinterest, (i) A small 13th cent, coffin stone,upon the face of which is a singular form ofcross device in high relief. An upper and lowerlozenge ornament, the perpendicular line of whichruns the entire length of the stone, and this hasin the centre four transverse bars. (2) A 12thcent, monumental stone, perhaps the base ofan upright cross, bearing the familiar interlaceddesign on its two faces and an embattled pattern,and interlaced work on the sides. Register, Transcript, 1599. Restored, 1866-8 and Morden, of Royston.— and Paul: The lofty tower of this churchwhich fell (temp. James II.) destroying cleres-tory and chancel (never rebuilt), gave the parishits distinctive name. Chancel, nave, aisles, , low S. tower with shingle spire, one SOHAM, ST. ANDREW. TOWER, ETC. CAMBRIDGESHIRE 163 Chancel arch , caps. Lower part of goodPerp. screen. Nave of tliree arches on S. sideand four on N. to Dec, with moulded capsand clustered columns. N. aisle Perp. S. aisleDec, with string course round interior. Octa-gonal font Dec, moulded. Porch Dec, withdouble niche over entrance. Low tower forsingle bell was built over same consequent uponfall of tower. There is some good Jacobeanwoodwork. One of the pews has the date open seats. Matrix of fine 14th cent, brassand other despoiled slabs. Register, 1675. , 1599. Restored, 1869. Stetchworth, of Newmarket.—St. Peter:Chancel, nave, aisles, embattled W. tower withpinnacles, five bells, two pre-Reformation, in-scribed. Chancel , with large Perp. , six small hooded lancets. Nave ofthree arches Perp., piers each of two columns,some caps battlemented, aisles Perp. In S. aisleE. end good vaulted Perp. ni
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