DECORATIONS IN THE GROINING OF THE CHAPTER HOUSE.[ToList]
The modern decoration of the chapter house includes stained glass of a geometrical pattern in the eight windows, which, if not peculiarly good, is harmless enough. Some diaper wall painting, shown in the photograph reproduced here, which until lately decorated the back of the arcade is now entirely cleaned off. The tiles of the floor have been reproduced from the designs of the original Norman pavement. The vaulted roof is re-painted in exact accordance with its original design. The marble shafts of the arcade are re-polished, and the central shaft has also been re-worked to a smooth surface. Gilding has been applied freely to the bosses of the roof and the capitals of the pillars. The ancient table, shown in the engraving, has also been restored; it is a very interesting specimen of early decorated furniture.
TOMB OF SIR JOHN MONTACUTE.
From a Photograph by Catherine Weed Ward.[ToList]
FOOTNOTES:
[7] "The Century Magazine," March, 1888.
[8] The numerals in brackets refer to the position of each monument as shown on the plan.