The ancient Norman porch, which formed the north entrance to the nave, was the only part of the twelfth century structure then preserved, and a small chamber was erected above it, with a narrow turnpike stair leading to it. The restoration seems to have been in progress for a considerable length of time. Donations from the Crown towards it continued to be given till 1413. It was probably completed about 1416.
Fig. 825.—St. Giles’ Collegiate Church.
Oriel originally over South Porch.
Shortly after the erection of the five chapels on the south side of the nave, another chapel was built on the north side of the nave, to the
Fig. 826.—St. Giles’ Collegiate Church. South Piers of Crossing.
west of the old Norman doorway. This chapel, called the Albany aisle ([Fig. 828]), is 32 feet long by 12 feet in width. It opens from the nave