suffered severely in the calamities of 1829; but has since been renovated.

Earl of Carlisle, A. D. 1684.

This is a marble monument, against the wall, composed of two pilasters, a circular pediment, &c., adorned with cherubs, coats of arms, a bust of the earl, and several urns. On one column is an inscription to the memory of "Charles Howard, earl of Carlisle, Viscount Morpeth, Baron Dacres of Gilsland, lord-lieutenant of Cumberland and Westmoreland, vice-admiral of the coasts of Northumberland, &c. and governor of Jamaica, privy councillor to King Charles II., and ambassador extraordinary to the czar of Muscovy, and the kings of Sweden and Denmark." He died February 24th, 1684.

The Earl of Strafford, A. D. 1695.

This monument is of veined marble, and of the Corinthian order, with beautiful fluted columns of the order; between which, in a double niche, are seen the whole length figures of William Wentworth, earl of Strafford, and his lady, with an urn between them, and the cornet laid at their feet. They are attired in the costume of the time, and over the niches, within a circular pediment, are the Wentworth arms; on each column stands a handsome vase or urn, and upon the pedestal, beside each figure, a weeping cherub. Beneath is a long inscription, descriptive of his illustrious family connections. The earl was born on the 8th of June, 1626, and died the 16th of October, 1695. On a flag on the floor, near this monument, is inscribed "The earl of Strafford's vault," appointed to be made by William, earl of Strafford, A.D. 1687.

Dr. Burgh, A. D. 1808.

A beautiful monument, of white marble, by Westmacott, is erected in memory of this celebrated author. On a base

or pedestal of the monument is inscribed:-Gulielmo Burgh, Armo Nat. Hibern. 1741. Mort. Ebor, 1808. aet. 67."-Beneath is a poetic inscription, written by J. B. S. Morritt, Esq., Rokeby.

Sir George Savile, Bart. A D. 1784.

An elegant white marble statue of this eminent statesman was erected by a general subscription in the county of York. It is placed upon a marble pedestal, six feet high, with scrolls at the angles; on the frieze of which are introduced the emblems of Wisdom, Fortitude, and Eternity. The honourable baronet is represented leaning upon a pillar holding in his right hand a scroll, on which is written, "The petition of the freeholders of the county of York."

Prince William De Hatfield, A. D. 1350.

In the western part of the north aisle of the choir is the exquisite little alabaster statue of Prince William De Hatfield, the second son of King Edward III. This royal youth, who died at the early age of eight years, is here represented in a recumbent posture. He is habited in a doublet, finely flowered, with long sleeves, a mantle with foliated edges, plain hose, and shoes richly ornamented with flowers; his head is adorned with a narrow chaplet, and a magnificent belt encircles his loins. The head was formerly supported by two angels, which have been destroyed. The feet rest against a lion. The statue, long neglected, now lies under a canopy.

Archbishop Grenefeld, A. D. 1315.

In the eastern aisle of the north transept is the monument of this prelate who died in 1315. It is a fine specimen of the style which prevailed in the reign of Henry VI., consisting of an altar tomb, the dado enriched with panelling of pointed arches. From the ends rise four dwarf columns, supporting a pedimental canopy, the raking cornice being

ornamented with crockets, and the whole finished with a superb finial, behind which, on a small column, is a statue of the archbishop in the act of giving the benediction. The sweep of the arch contains a cinquefoil, and each leaf a trefoil, and on each side are neat buttresses, which rise to the height of the apex of the canopy, and finish in crocketted pinnacles. On the tomb is the full-length effigy of the archbishop, engraved in brass.

Archbishop Walter Grey, A. D. 1255.

This monument is situated in the east of the south transept. It is a beautiful relic of the thirteenth century; consisting of two stories, or tiers of trefoil arches, supported by eight slender columns, with capitals, of luxuriant foliage, sustaining a canopy divided into eight niches, with angular pediments, decorated with elaborate finials. These are enriched with figures of birds, foliage, &c.; and the sweep of the pediment has several crockets running up its exterior moulding. On a flat tomb, under the canopy, is an effigy of the archbishop in his pontifical robes. This monument is inclosed by a bronzed iron railing, of rich and elaborate workmanship, erected by the late Archbishop Markham. Behind the tomb are seen parts of the nave and choir; also a tomb ascribed to Archbishop Godfrey de Ludham, otherwise Kimeton, who died in 1264. It is coffin-shaped, under a canopy of trefoil arches.

Elizabeth Eymes, A. D. 1583.

On a pillar, in the south aisle of the nave, is the halflength effigy of a woman in the costume of the period, with a book in her hand. Beneath is the following inscription:Here lieth the body of Elizabeth Eymes, widow, late wife of Thomas Eymes, Esq., deceased, one of the gentlewomen of Elizabeth, her privy chamber, and daughter of Sir Edward Nevill, Knight, one of the privy chamber to King Henry VIII., who departed out of this life to the mercy of God, the third day of February, A. D., MDLXXXIII.

James Cotrel, a. D. 1595.

On the south aisle of the nave, adjoining the great tower, is the effigy of a counsellor in the time of Queen Elizabeth, represented in his furred gown. There is a Latin inscription which states, "James Cotrel, born in Dublin, the chief city in Ireland, afterwards citizen of York, Esq., lies underneath this stone, who, faithfully and diligently for the space of twenty years, served our most serene lady Queen Elizabeth and her counsel in these northern parts by examining witnesses. A man, truly, prudent, grave, learned, merciful, beneficent, humble, and pious. He died 2nd of the calends of September, A. d. 1595. Eliz. 37.

The Grave of St. William. Died A. D. 1154.

It is now impossible to point out the spot where the remains of this distinguished bishop lie. At the time of William's canonization, his bones were taken up from the place where he was first buried, and removed with great pomp, in the presence of King Edward I,. his queen and court, and eleven bishops, to the nave; where we find them affording sanctuary in after times. Over these bones, Archbishop Wickwane built a costly shrine, which was afterwards enriched with plate and jewels of great value. At the reformation the shrine was demolished, and no record was left of the place where the bones were laid. Mr. Drake, hearing that there was a tradition that St. William's coffin lay under a long spotted marble slab in the nave, obtained leave at the laying of the new pavement, to make search for it. On digging about a yard deep, the workmen found a stone coffin, six feet six inches in length, with an arched lid, on which was a cross the length of the coffin. The coffin was opened, and within it was found a square leaden box, three quarters of a yard long. In this the bones were deposited. It had been closely soldered

up; but it was easily broken with the fingers. Drake found that the smaller bones and those of the scull were wrapped up in a piece of sarcenet, and the larger bones placed in the bottom. He measured the thigh bone; and was of opinion that the deceased had been about five feet six inches. There was no inscription upon the

coffin; but the fact, that the bones had been collected and buried, seems to bear out the tradition that had led Mr. Drake to make the inquiry. He gives us an engraving of the coffin; but affords no hint as to the position of the grave; a thing the more to be regretted as there is no inscription to mark the spot.

Beside the foregoing, there are several other monuments of inferior note; the style of which, in some cases, is not quite in harmony with the architecture of the Cathedral.

In the VESTRY, at the south side of the choir, several curious relics are preserved, the most remarkable of which is the horn of Ulphus, given, with all his lands and revenues, to the church of St. Peter at York. Ulphus was a Saxon prince of the western part of Deïri, who, finding that his two sons were likely to quarrel about their inheritance, came to York with this horn, from which he was accustomed to drink, and, kneeling before the altar in the Minster, filled it with wine, and, devoutly drinking it, enfeoffed this church with all his lands and revenues. This vessel is of ivory, curiously carved, and polished; and was originally ornamented with gold mounting. After the surrender of York to the parliamentarian army in 1644, the horn was taken from the Minster, and denuded of its ornaments. It fell into the hands of general, Sir Thomas Fairfax (who in 1647 succeeded to the title and estates of his father, Lord Fairfax); and was bequeathed by him, at his death, to his son Henry, Lord Fairfax, by whom it was restored to the church. In Berkshire there is a curious horn of a similar character, called the Pusey horn, which is said to have been given by the Danish king, Canute, with