[175] The river’s bank is here the haunt of otters, and the resort of herons and halcyon kingfishers. The rocky precipices abound in rabbits, foxes, weasels, martins, and polecats; whilst the more umbrageous parts afford protection to hedgehogs, dormice, and squirrels.—Thomas.

[176] Ibid.

[177] See view of the Refectory.

[178] See view of the door leading into cloisters.

[179] “The Beaufort Arms,” where the writer experienced much civility with moderate charges, is, unfortunately, too small to accommodate more than a party of three or four persons; but it is comfortable.

[180] See page 38-62.

[181] See page 33, passim.

[182] See page 38-39, passim.

[183] See page 65, passim.

[184] Running across the neck of land, it shortens the distance between the Abbey and Tinterne Parva.