Fig. 358.—Dundrennan Abbey. Plan and Details of West Wall of Chapter House.
piers of the tower were rebuilt. The doorway into the south transept aisle ([Fig. 356]) is distinguished by a large trefoiled head, enriched with small nail head ornaments similar to those in the west doorway, but there
Fig. 359.—Dundrennan Abbey. Exterior of West Wall of Chapter House.
is some doubt whether this is not a restoration. It will be observed that the section of the piers of the nave and transept, and also the piers of the crossing (see [Fig. 351.]), bear a close resemblance to those of Sweetheart Abbey. But the forms here are earlier, the fillet on the outer angle being absent at Dundrennan, though present at Sweetheart.
In the north wall of the aisle of the north transept, and in a round arched recess ([Fig. 357]), lies the sculptured effigy of a knight wearing a suit of chain armour, and with legs crossed. This is said to be the
