The Baronial Halls, and Ancient Picturesque Edifices of England; Vol. 2 of 2Hall, S. C. (Samuel Carter)
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The Baronial Halls, and Ancient Picturesque Edifices of England; Vol. 2 of 2
Hall, S. C. (Samuel Carter)
Historic buildings -- England
The interior of the present mansion presents nothing that demands
particular notice, except one room called the “King’s Room,” fitted with
the furniture of the chamber in which George II. died (the Earl of
Rochford was groom of the stole at that period), consisting of the satin
mattress, crimson bed hangings, &c. &c.
The Church is a very ancient structure, built partly of brick, and
partly of flint and stone, situated nearly opposite the Priory. It has
recently undergone a thorough internal repair; new pews have been
erected, and a neat Gothic organ has been placed in a newly constructed
gallery. The roofs, which are lofty, are supported by massive oaken
beams, resting upon arches that spring from hexagon columns fluted on
four of their sides--the rafters in the northern aisle are boldly and
richly carved in various devices. While the repairs were in progress,
the Font, which had hitherto presented a plain surface, was accidentally
found to be finely ornamented; and the mortar with which the interstices
were filled being removed, it now presents the appearance exhibited in
our cut--the initial letter. The chancel is separated from the nave by a
low screen, behind which are the pews allotted to the Priory. The church
contains several monuments--chiefly raised in honour of the Darcys.
St. Osyth, standing as it does, in an isolated spot, and almost apart
from the business of active life, is scarcely known even to the Tourist.
It is, however, full of deep interest, and, we feel assured, might throw
considerable light upon the architecture of very remote periods; at all
events, it would afford enjoyment and information amply to repay a
lengthened visit of the antiquary.
[Illustration:
F. W. Hulme, Delᵗ. on Stone by W. L. Walton. M. & N. Hanhart, Lithogʳˢ.
BERKELEY CASTLE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE.]
BERKELEY CASTLE,
GLOUCESTERSHIRE.
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