the necessity of the poor rates, which could have been legitimately supplied from this source, but were shortly afterwards imposed in England. This view, taken from the court-yard, and describing a western aspect, shews the entrance to the hospital, on the right; while the door-way, on the left, leads to the street. PLATE CXXVI. St. Mary's Hospital, Chichester. THE hospital of the blessed Mary, which stands in St. Martin's-square, was originally a nunnery, founded by William, fifth dean of Chichester, about the year 1173; but of the time it was converted into an hospital, there is no record. It contains two poor men, and six poor women, of whom, five have a weekly stipend of two shillings each, and a yearly allowance of wood; the other three have only house room, with a share of the rent of the garden belonging to the hospital. This exterior gives a north side of the building; on the left, described by three large windows, is the chapel; the cupola, at the opposite end, faces the west. The windows seen between the but tresses belong to the apartments appropriated to the uses of the charity. PLATE CXXVII. Interior of the Chapel of St. Mary's Hospital, Chichester. THE chapel is separated from the body of the building by a carved screen, looking towards the front entrance. The interior of the roof, from the screen to the end of the building, is supported by large timbers, as seen over the screen in the drawing, the span of the roof reaching within six feet of the ground. On each side, immediately under the lower part of the span, are small rooms, built of brick, inhabited by the several objects of this charity. There are stalls on each side of the chapel, the floor of which is paved with red tiles. Feet. The interior of this building, without the chapel, is 45 wide From the entrance, to the screen, in the chapel 82 long 47-6 long The morning and evening service of the church is read here every day in the week, Sundays ex cepted. The stipend given to the chaplain for the performance of this duty, partly and principally arises out of two bequests from the late Mr. George Sedgwick, and Mrs. Ann Painblanc, left in trust to the dean and chapter; namely, from the former, ten guineas per annum; and from the latter, the interest of five hundred pounds, which, in her will, she requested might be applied to the purpose already stated. PLATE CXXVIII. Chichester Cross. THIS magnificent specimen of Gothic architecture, which is deservedly admired by every individual of taste who visits Chichester, is of an octagon form, with a large pillar in the middle, from which spring eight arches. It stands in the centre of the city, where four streets, proceeding from the cardinal points, terminate. The inscriptions on the tablets have been introduced since the cross was built; and the lantern, which disguises the extreme top, formed no part of the original design. The building of this cross has been ascribed to two individuals, severally bishops of the diocese, namely, Robert Rede, and Edward Story; it is, however, unquestionably the work of the former, who was declared Bishop of Chichester by the Pope, in the year 1396, at the request of Richard the Second, having previously enjoyed the bishopric of Carlisle. The Rev. Alexander Hay, chaplain of St. Mary's Chapel in Chichester, speaks in terms of great admiration of the Cross, and with considerable architectural taste, for which reason his observations are here quoted:-" There is a certain degree of excellence in all the fine arts, which is sure to please the eye or ear of every one; and, in treating of the Cross of Chichester, I may be permitted to record the judgment of all who ever viewed it with attention, that a more perfect, and, I may add, a more fascinating specimen of architecture, is no where to be found. The tablets of inscription, and the vanes on the pinnacles, must be excepted from this eulogium. The former, on account of the information they give, may be excused; but the others have no pretence to be admitted; I am confident that they were no part of the cross originally, but added afterwards by some one destitute of true taste. The Cross of Coventry is an object of greater magnitude, and may please some more on that account; but size is not essential to beauty: in that respect the cupola of Saint Stephen's in Walbrook, is not inferior to that of Saint Paul's. In justness of design, symmetry of parts, and happiness of execution, the beautiful Cross of Chichester will be allowed, by the best judges, to yield to none in the kingdom." Inscription on the West Side of the Cross. This beautiful cross, erected by Edward Story, Bishop of Chichester, who was advanced to that dignity by Edward IV. 1478, was first repaired in the reign of Charles II., and now again in the twentieth year of our present Sovereign, George II. 1746.-Thomas Wall, Mayor, at the sole expense of Charles, Duke of Richmond, Lenox, and Aubigny. The other Inscription is as follows: Dame Elizabeth Farrington, relict of Sir Richard Farrington, baronet, gave this clock as an HOURLY memento of her good will to this city, 1724.-George Harris, Mayor. On the east side, in a niche, is a bust of King Charles the First. PLATE CXXIX. North-East View of Chichester Cathedral. CHICHESTER Cathedral, which is composed of stone brought from Normandy, was built under the superintendence of Seffrid II., seventh bishop |