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BLYFORD CHURCH. 427 but he intends shortly to publish the grounds on which it is based. These are sufficient in range and degree to make it unfair to reject the interpretation until they are considered :— • A N 13 T — MARIA St /6*1.NHK R Ad-Nomina JeSus Beata t Sanctee Trinitatis (et) MARIw Sanctarum ANnte Honoria Katarince Reconstructa. It should be moticed that the chancel is rebuilt, and that Saints Anne and Katherine are often associated, that to St. Anne was dedicated the corresponding chapel to.that of the Blessed Virgin, and that within the Lombardic T, after St., is a shield bearing circular flints, correspond- ing to the circles of the Pater Filius shield. Tea was served at the " White Hart Inn," Blythburgh; and the party re-mounted and were driven to Blyford Church, where Rev. John F. Noott, B.A., read the following brief description :— BLYFORD CHURCH. The donative of Blyford offers a cordial greeting to the Suffolk Archaeological Society,. and, although she has not much to be proud of, yet there are a few features of Archmological and:Ecclesiastical interest. As a donative she forms a member of about 300 similar benefices scattered throughout the country, chiefly associated witb , and attached to, ancient castles, manors, and proprietory rights. It is difficult to arrive at a solution of their original foundation. Enquiry has been made at the British Museum for documents, of Ecclesiastical professors at Cambridge, and of an eminent Roman Catholic, but without success, it therefore -became necessary to fall back upon tradition derived from an old fellow and tutor of Caius College, Cambridge, who was lord of the manor, patron of ,the benefice, and owner of a great part of the parish. After careful investigation he said " that the donatives were chiefly founded by a grant of the respective Popes to the various Lords, who agreed to build and endow their respective churches, and in return received the privilege of nominating and presenting their own priest, called the patrons donation,' without presentation, institution, or induction by the mandate of the Diocesan Bishop." The original endowment was fixed at £20 a year, equivalent to £400 a year now. It appears that the donative of Blyford was appropriated to Blythburgh Priory before the year 1200, temp. Henry ii., by Ralph de *Monograms: t or Beati. 428 BLYFORD CHURCH. Cricketot, the Lord of the Manor, probably with a view of securing the services of one of the monks to sing mass and perform the ecclesiastical duties of All Saints donative. But passing on to the building itself; dedicated to All Saints, there are several points of interest. The somewhat conventual form of the church, the north and south doorways evidently Norman, the Tower perpendicular, ancient Stoups and a reoess for the processional paraphernalia, an interesting early English font, an early Decorated piscina, sedilia, Sic., whilst near the pulpit was discovered the old staircase leading on to the rood, but blocked up by the authority of those who were responsible for the restoration Of the church in 1875. We must speak with bated breath in the presence of distinguished members of the society, and so, wishing you " God speed," we add "Et nunc circumspice." A quick drive and the remaining place on the agenda, the site of Mells Church, was reached, after traversing a meadow and path and climbing a steep bank, members assembled within the ruins, where the Honorary Secretary read a summary of the paper by Dr. Gowers, which appears printed at length (page 334). A vote of thanks to the Hon. Secretary for conduct of the excursion was carried by acclamation, and visitors were driven to the Railway Station, at Halesworth, in good time for the return journey. Among the members present on this occasion were :--Mr. J. S. Corder, Mr. H. J. Wright, Rev. A. H. Hayes, Mr. R. M. Miller, Mr. H. C. Casley, Mr. Thos. Miller, C.B., Mr. R. E. Bunn, Mr. E. Barrett, Mr. E. F. Bisshopp, Mr. Thos. Harrison, Rev. Dr. Haslewood (Chislet), Mr. Wm. Vick, Mr. Frank Brown, Mr. Geo. Abbott, and several ladies and friends. ADDENDA ET CORRIGENDA. Page 50, for Calvanistic read Calvinistic. „ 118, for characters read Charters. „ 282, Rev. E. Barlee died 1853. ( 429) GENERAL INDEX. Abbey of Leiston, 102. Ansell, Anne, 303 ; Thomas, D.D., Abbott, Charles, 3 ; Francis, 255, 303. 270 ; Samuel, 12; Thomas, 400. Appleton; Roger, 145. Abraham, Rev. Canon, 306. Argentine, John, 271. Acres, Joan of, 145. Argenton, R., 175. Acton, Family of, 125; John, 125. Armine, Sir William, 149. Adyngton, John Houghton de, 235. Ashby, Everard, 184. Affleck,John, 199. Asbfeild,Family of,126; Sir Robert, Ailmer, Family of, 125 ; Edward, 126, 395. 125 ; John, D.D., 125 ; Samuel, Ashford, Kent, 265, 272. 125. , Aspall, Church Plate, 311 ; 'Family Alcobasse,Peter de, 271. of, 126 ; Sir John, 127.; Sir Alcock, Rev. William, 117. Robert, 126. Alcott, Family of, 125. Asty, Thomas, 235. Aldeburgh, 81. Athelington Church Plate, 278. Aldred, Geoffrey,330. Atkinson,Eagle, 249; William,395. Allenson, Edward, 272. Aunfrey, Thos., 410. Alleyn, John, 163. Austen, Rev. Anthony, 269. • • Allin, Robert, 255. Awdely,Family of, 127 ; Sir Henry, Allington, Sir Giles, 149; Richard, 127. 148. Allsopp, Rev. Thos., 280. Bacon, Family of,:127 ; Ann, 142 ; Almott, Family of, 125. Anthony, 129; Sir Edmund, 127, Alston, Family of, 125 ; A.M., 279 ; 128, 149,316, 317; Edward, 128; Rev. Edw.C.,64, 74, 78, 82, 279; Ellen, 136 ; Francis, 128 ; Sir F., Harriet, 78 ; John, 126; John 129 ; John, 130; Sir Nicholas, E. D., 78 ; Jos., 125 ; K., 78 ; L. 127, 128, 143; Sir Robert, 127, H., 78 ; Sir Thos., 126 ; T. S., 78. 128, 151.- • ' Ambrose, Bett, 252 ; James, 251, Bacton Church Plate, 311. 252 ; J. W., 252 ; Mary, 252 ; Badingham, bequest to Church of, Thomas, 252. 63 ; Church Plate, 278. Ampton Church Plate, 299. Baker, Family of, 129 ; Sir Richard, Ancient Familiesof Suffolk,by-Rev. .130. Francis Haslewood, F.S.A., 121. Baldwin, Family of, 187 ; Emme, Andrew, Galfridus, 255. /42 ; John, 42, 49. • Andrews, Family of, 126 ; John,. , Baldwyne, Anne, 42 ; Joseph, •f2. 126, 199 ; Thomas, 126. Ballard, Robert,.236. Angervile, Family of, 126 ; ,Sir John,. 48. - Richard, 126. Ballingdon Bridge, Sudbury ; W. Annual Excursion, 1892, 36 ; 1893,. W. Hodson on, 21. 219 ; 1894, 413. • Baniard, Family of, .130; Robert, Annyson, Reginald, 235. 130. 430 GENERAL INDEX. Banson, Mary A., 228. Bayles, Lucia, 284 ; Thornas, 284. Banyard, John, 357, 363. Baynard, Ralph, 132, 241. Barde, -J., 48. Bayning, Family of, 133 ; Lord, Bardolph, Family of, 130 ; Hugh, 315 ; Paul, 133. 130 ; Lord, his tomb, 70 ; 130 ; Beauchamp, Thomas, 205.; William, 188. 182. Bardwell,. Family of, 130; Margery, Beaumond, Lord John, 188. 131; Sir William, 186; William, Beaumont, Family of, 133. 130. Becoles, Church Plate, 324. 'Barker, Family of, 131 ; Caroline, Beddingfeild, Family of, 133. 232 ; Elizabeth, 63, 78 • Sir Bedes, John, 271. Edmund, 62 ; Edward, 78 ; Fran- ' Bedfield, 63 ; Church Plate, 278. cis, 62; Sir John, 131; John, 146, Bedingfield, Church Plate, 278 ; ' 231, 232, 252' Joseph, 228 ; Edmund, 203 ; Thomas, 133. Katherine, will of, 64; Margaret, Bell; John, 234, 236, 256 ; Matthew, 146 ; Mary G., 256 ; Sir Robert, 2$4, 236, 256. .197 ; S., 283 ; Sacheverell, 228 ; Bennet, Rev. James, 81. Thomas W., 252. Bennett, Fanny M., 252 ; Henry, Barlee, Rev.E.,282, 428 ;William,44. 161 ; John W., 252. Barlow, William, 49. Benyon, Rev. E. R., 304, 306. Barlowe, Johan, 42 ; Thomas, 42'; Bernack, Sir John, 198. William, 42. Bernard, William, 39, 43. Barnard, Family of, 131 ; John, Berningham, Ric. de, 363. 255 ; Philip, 131 ; William, 41: Bertie, Peregrine, 210 : Richard, Barnardiston, Family of, 131.; John 210. de, 131 ; Sir Samuel, 157 ; Sir Betham, Rev. C. J., on Rectors of Thomas, 162, 224, 234, 323. Brettenham, 117. Barnham, Sir B., 129. Betts, George, 250 ; Robert, 42 ; Barnwell, Frederick, 291.; F. H., William, 39, .45. 301. Bigod, Family of, 134 ; Hugo, 134; Barrow, Church Plate, 300 ; Family Roger, 134, 140. of, 132 ; Elizabeth, 321 ; Mary,. Bildeston, Richard, 411. ..141 ; Maurice, 132 ; Thomas, Birch, HenrY W. R., 50. • .141 ; William, 321. Bird, Family of, 134 ; William, 134, Barry, Sir John, 207. 212. Barsham, Church Plate, 324. Bisbye, Dr. Nath., 159. Barthilmew, William, 271. Bishop, Rev. T., 266. Bartholomew's, S. Chapel, and Blagg, Ambrose, 293 ; Margaret, Priory of Smithfield, 360; Mells, 293. 378. Blake, Sir H. C., 301. Barton, Great, Church Plate,'300. Blakenham, Family of, 134. Barwick, Eusebitis',' 12. Blennethassett, Family of, 135 ; Basham, -Kezia, 252 ; Thomas, 252. J ohn; .136, 175 ; Ralph, 180. Basse, William, Prior, 101. BlisSe, John, 328. Basset, William, 271. Block, Thomas, 49. Bateman, Lady, 279. Blois, Sir Charles, 39, 42, 46, 47 ; Bavent, Family of, 133. Lady Clara, 42, 46 ; Elizabeth, GENERAL INDEX. 431 42 ; Henry Jocelyn, 42 ; Sir John, Braham, Family of, 138 ; Sir John, 39, 41 ; Sir John Ralph, 47 ; Sir 138. Ralph, 42, 46; 'Lady Sarah, 41 ; Braiseworth, Church Plate, 312. William, 39. Bramford, William, 131. Blome, William, Prior, 109, 112. Irrampton, Henry, 48 ; John, 139. Blonde, Family of, 135 ; Gilbert de, Brand, Family of, 138. 135 ; Henry, 135 ; William, 206. Brandon, Family of, 138 ; Charles, Blosse, Fainily of, 135 ; Elizabeth,• 174, 193, 210 ; Sir Willlam, 78 ; Thomas, 77, 78, 135 ; Tobias, 138, 193. 143. Brettenham, Rectors of, by Rev. C. Blower, John, 29. J. Betham, 117. Blowers, Isaac, 325. Brewer, William, 271. Bloys, Family of, 135 ; Sir Charles, Brews, Family of, 139 ; Katherine, .135, 139 ; William, .135. 364 ; William, 139. Blunt, Henry, 237. Brewse, Richard, 196; Sir Thos., 153. Blyford Church, Rev. J. F. Noot Brewster, F., 325. on, 427 ; Inn, 343. Brigges, Rev. Martin, 117. Blythburgh, Bridge, 339 ; Church Bright, John, 197.