not devoid of grandeur, in consequence of its admirable proportion and complete preservation. The nave is separated from its aisles by ten pointed arches on either side; over each of the aisles is a triforium and clerestory, in one uniform style of architecture, with the groining of the ceiling very plain. The lancet arches of the triforium, or gallery over the aisles, are singularly characteristic of the early period of the original work in the Cathedral;13 but the windows, both of the aisles and clerestory, have evidently been altered since the reign of Henry III. The mullions are disposed in all the windows precisely in the manner which prevailed in the time of King Richard II., when Bishop Harewell is stated to have been engaged in carrying on the work of the Cathedral. In the great western window of the nave, over the entrance, are remains of numerous figures in painted glass; amongst which were representations of Jesus Christ, Moses and Aaron, King Ina, Bishop Shrewsbury, and Bishop Crichton, the last of whom repaired the window in the reign of King Charles II. Painted glass was an almost indispensable embellishment required for these lofty windows, and was employed to fill the immense spaces with the splendour of brilliant hues which were disposed in various ornamental figures, harmonizing in style and character with the architecture of the structure. Attached to a window of the clerestory and above the triforium on the southern side of the nave, is a minstrel gallery, with appropriate embellishments.

In the middle of the nave is an ancient marble slab in the pavement, which is said to cover the remains of Ina, king of the West Saxons, the reputed founder of the original Church of Wells.

Bishop Haselshaw, who died in the year 1308, was buried in the

13 In distinguishing the pure lancet style of architecture from any other, it will be evident to the critical observer, says Mr. Dallaway, in his Discourses, that the decorative particles were sparingly introduced, and that regularity of design A most beautiful instance was the and a simple uniformity are strictly maintained.

nave of St. Mary's Abbey Church, in York, built between the years 1270 and 1292, but now dilapidated. There are engravings of the subject in the "Vetusta Monumenta," published by the Society of Antiquaries. P. F. Robinson, a distinguished architect, executed a very perfect plan and some beautiful drawings of the remains of the chapter house; the carved ornaments of which are specimens of AngloNorman architectural sculpture, that have been pronounced equal to the work of any style or period. The same gentleman, who has devoted much attention to this abbey at York, communicated his researches to the Institute of British Architects, in July, 1835.