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Most of the stained glass disappeared. The font is

interesting points in the church. described by Dodsworth has curious, and has puzzled the skill of antiquaries to explain fully one of the sides of the octagon. The chest is worthy of remark. One of the most remarkable monuments in the church is a tombstone of Norman work, with figures carved on the top and the south side. This tomb is described by the Rev. Father Haigh, in the Archeological Journal, Vol. I., page 354.

TESTAMENTARY BURIALS.

24 Oct., 1471.-William Wynstanley, late Vicar of Connesburgh.

Will dated Dec., 1473. Thos. Boswell, of Connesburgh, proved 3 May, 1474, to be buried at St Peter's, Connesburgh.

Will dated 6 May, 1476. Katherine Fitz Williams, of Connesburgh, widow of Edm. Fitz W., proved penultimate May, 1477, to be buried before "ye Image of St Marie of pietie."

Will dated 1484, Ulto. April. Richard Bossewell, of Connesburgh, proved 5 Oct., 1484, to be buried in the Church of St Peter of C.

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Will dated 1502, April 7. 1502, to be buried in the Kirk Will dated 1504, Sep. 12. buried in ye Kirk of St Peter. Will dated 3 Sept, 1506. Robert Walthweite, vicar of Connesburgh, proved Feb. 4, 1506-7, to be buried in "ye Queare of the pshe Church of Connesburgh.” Will dated Oct. 6, 1521. Nicholas Boswell, of Deneby, par. of Connesburgh, proved 4 July, 1523, to be buried St Peter's, Connisburgh, "afore the altar of our Lady."

Alice Bossewell of Connesburgh, proved 12 Sep.,
St Peter of C.

Katherine Bossewell proved Ap. 19th, 1505, to be

Will dated 1571, Apr. 4. Tristram Tayler, late Vicar, proved 13 July, 1571, body to be buried with Xtian buriall."

Will dated 1596, Augt. 23. Thos. Bosevile, of Warmesworth, gent., to be buried in the parish Ch. of Connisburgh.

Will dated Dec. 20th, 1620. Gervas Bossvile of Warmsworth, gent., proved 19 Dec., 1621, to be bur. in the psh. Ch. of Conisbro'.

a Where not stated.-F.C. b No date of probate.-F.C.
error here, he makes the date of probate 1620.

c Torre makes a clerical

Those members who wish to look up the different places to be visited, are referred to Dr. Aveling's Roche Abbey; to Hunter's Deanery of Doncaster, Vol. I., page 266, where Roche is fully described; also to XVI. Charters of Roche Abbey, edited by Mr. S. O. Addy, M.A.; and to page

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97 of the Deanery of Doncaster for an account of Conisborough Castle and Church; Waifs and Strays of North Humber History, by the Rev. Scott F. Surtees, may also be consulted, more especially as relating to Hengist's grave.

By order of the Council.

G. W. TOMLINSON, HON. SEC.