[86] The Markenfields were one of the principal families in the neighbourhood from the fourteenth century onwards, until in the reign of Elizabeth they ruined themselves by taking part in the Rising in the North. Their ancient moated Manor-house, in which both the knights sculptured on these altar tombs must have lived, is still standing, about three miles from Ripon, towards Harrogate.
[87] This aisle was also the site of the chantry of St. Andrew.
[88] In these pages this term is used to describe round mouldings which are brought to an edge without actually having a fillet upon them.
[89] By Mr. Francis Bond.
[90] In spite of Sir G. Scott’s conjectural plan. (See [p. 67].)
[91] It is possible that the screen there mentioned may be the present structure, or may have been incorporated into it. In 1408 the accident to the tower had not yet occurred, and the piers that now flank the screen had therefore not yet been built. There is a not very credible story that the present screen came from Fountains Abbey.
[92] This peculiarity is found at some other places—e.g., St. Cross, Winchester.
[93] This column and that opposite to it on the north side have been regarded as entirely Decorated imitations of Archbishop Roger’s columns, but surely without sufficient reason.
[94] See also the account of the East End in Chapter II., pp. [60-63].
[95] Two holes have been drilled through the rear-vault from the attic above, but for what purpose it is hard to say.