I . !. < THE P HCH. WAKEFIELD sissox. o 1 I L i. L\'. \\CRT11 cV IJ1CKS. ' LT'J s AH KTS fcetd) of the other on the South-side ; over this latter is a small room, now unoccupied, which used formerly to he the place wherein the Governors of the Free Grammar School, who are also Trustees of numerous other Charities in this Town, held their meetings. The Tower is very large, embattled and pinnacled, containing a Clock and Chimes, together with a fine peal of ten bells, and having a Spire, which is one of the loftiest in the kingdom. The chancel door is also on the south side of the building. This Church was given by William Earl Warren to God and St. Pancras, and the Monks of Lewes in Sussex. Geoffrey Plantagenet, Archbishop of York confirmed to them the pension of sixty shillings out of it, most probably as a compensation for releasing the advowson to the re- presentative of the original patron. On the 4th of the Ides of August, Anno 1329, William de Melton, Archbishop of York, dedicated and consecra- ted the Parish Church of Wakeficld, together with these altars therein, viz. The Great Altar to the honor of All-Saints. The Altar on the South-side to St. Mary the Virgin. The Altar on the North-side to St. Nicholas. The Altar in the Middle of the Chancel to St. Peter. Ultimo Nov. 1348. The Church being given by the King, was by William Archbishop of York, appropriated to the Dean and College of the Free Chapel Royal of St. Stephen in the King's Palace of Westminster, who in re- compence of the damage done to his Cathedral Church thereby, reserved out of the fruits thereof to himself and successors, Archbishops, the annual pension of twenty shillings, and to the Dean and Chapter ten shillings per annum. At Ripon, 2nd June 1349, William Archbishop of York made this ordination of the Vicarage of the Church of Wakefield, which was wont to be governed by a Rector Secular, and appropriated to the Dean and College of St. Stephen, Westminster, viz. That there should be in the Church of Wakefield, one perpetual Vicar (having the rule of souls) presentable by the said Dean and College of St. Stephen. The portion of whose vicarage should consist, viz. In one competent mansion, with houses sufficient, built at the costs of the said Dean and College. Item, The Vicar shall have all kind of oblations offer- ed in the Church on principal festivals and on other days and times of the year: and quick mortuaries. Also, Quadragesimal Tithes and Tithes of line, hemp, albi of calves, lambs, fowls, pigs, bees, wax, honey, pullain, pigeons, brood-geese and swans as well in their bodies as in money paid. J^fcetci) of Also, of fruits and herbs ; and of hay of gardens and crofts of the whole parish. Likewise of mills then built or to be built afterwards. And all oblations and small tithes in whatsoever thing consisting and belonging to the said church; together with the tithe of wool, when it ought to be paid in money, but not in the fleece. Also, he shall have the whole altarage of the church and peter-pence and the due and customary pennies for the consecrated bread of the parishioners, together with all oblations and obventions in espousals, purifications of women and children, baptisms and the wax candles in the exequies and sepultures of the dead. But the said Dean and College shall have appropriated to their own use, the lands, meadows and rents of their farm, perquisites of their court, and all the tithes of garbs and hay, and of wool of the whole parish. Also shall have the portions of garbs and hay of the chapel of Horbury, and Heton in the Parish of Dewsbury. Likewise the portions of Tithes of garbs and hay of the demesne lands in the Parish of Sandal, to the Church of Wakefield appertaining. Also the tithe-herbage of the woods and parks and fallen wood ; of iron and coal mines within the Parish of Wakefield. And the said Vicar shall pay the procuration due to the Archbishop or Archdeacon, of the place accustomary, synodals and peter-pence: and shall find one Chaplain in the church of Wakefield and another in the chapel of Horbury, and lights and lamps as well in church as chapel. Also shall (as oft as need requires) repair the chancels of the church of Wakefield and chapel of Horbury, and find books and vestments for the same and washings: but the said Dean and College shall (if need require) build the said chancels of the church and chapel, and provide anew the books and vestments thereof.* And as for the papal and regal demands, when they occur, and the procurations of the Cardinal's and Pope's legates and ministers, when they shall be entirely laid upon the church of Wakefield, the said Dean and College shall be obliged to bear. * An alteration appears to have been subsequently made in tliis part of the Archbishop's Ordination, for the lay-impropriators, not the Vicar, are bound to repair the Chancel, as was decided some years back. 6 pjtetortc &fcetd) of TO the Church of Wakefield were belonging twenty four Chantry Priests, each of whom had his lodgings in certain houses on the North of the Church Yard, in North- gate, and in the street called Bread Booths, now Ratten Row. According to Archbishop Holgate's return of Chantries, the following were hi the Parish Church and Town of Wakefield : The Chantry called Pilkington's Chantry, founded by Sir John Pilkington. Soothill's Chantry of four priests, founded by Henry Soothill. The Chantry of our Lady. Graistock Chantry, founded by William Graistock. Bannister's Chantry, founded by Thurstan Bannister. Chantry of Two Priests on Wakefield Bridge, refound- ed by Edward, Duke of York. Chantry of St. Mary Maudeleine, founded by the Parishioners. Chantry of the Chapel of St. John, founded by John Locke. Chantry of St. Swithen, founded by Earl Warren. IN Willis's mitred Abbeys, the Chantries at Wakefield are thus noticed : WAKEFIELD BRIDGE CHANTRY, . s. d. To Richard Seal, Incumbent, 5 THURRTAN CHANTRY, To Edward Wood, Incumbent, 4 4 ST. SWITHEN'S CHANTRY, To Tho. Westerman, Chantry Priest, 2 1 6 SOOTH ILL CHANTRY, To William Croxton, Chantry Priest, 5 WAKEFIELD PARISH CHURCH, To Wm.Northend, Priest, incumbent, 2 18 10 SOLSILL CHANTRY, To, John Wylsonne, Chantry Priest, 5 VIRGIN MARY'S CHANTRY, To Richard Ball, Incumbent, 1 17 10 FRYNGYE CHANTRY, To Christopher Steele, Incumbent, 4 7 2 Most of these Chantries are no longer to be traced, it seems, however, probable that the Chantry of St. Swithen, founded by an Earl Warren, and of which Dr. Whitaker in his Loidis and Elmete says he can find no vestige, was near to the well, yet called St. Swithen's well, at no great distance from Stanley Hall, and that called in Arch- bishop Holgate's return, the Chantry of St. Mary Maude- leine, on or near the bridge over the brook at the bottom of Westgate, hence called Maudeleine Bridge. 8 f^tetohc <&fcetrf) of St. John's Chantry was at the top of Northgate, where it has been erroneously supposed that the original Parish Church once stood. Leland in his Itinerary mentions that near one of the Chantries an Anchoret lived, and when Dodsworth made his Survey, an excavation on the South side of the remains of St. John's Chantry, was pointed out to him as the Anchoret's ancient abode. There appear to have been three distinct erections of this Church : 1st. The original Norman Edifice, which remained till *tdMr & AP^2ythe beginning of the reign of Edward the Third, whilst ' John, last Earl Warren was tenant of Wakefield for life. 2nd. The Church consecrated by Archbishop William Melton, 1329 This Church being accommodated to the then increased population of the town, consisted of three Aisles, and might have been supposed likely to have en- dured for many years ; but for some reason, now unknown, it was, with the exception of the Tower and Spire, entirely demolished in about one hundred and forty years from its erection, and the present beautiful structure rose in its place. It has indeed been asserted on tradition that the ' J Church originally stood on other ground, but for this re- port there is no sort of foundation. In the year 1724, the /, south side of the Church was entirely rebuilt, and within A- the last thirty years the north side and east end have been also rebuilt, and a commodious vestry added at that end. These re-buildings and additions have been made with more regard to durability than attention to the original architecture of the? pile, but notwithstanding the faults which may occur to the eye of taste, it has a grand and imposing appearance. The length of the Church is 156 feet and its breadth 69. The Tower which from its style of architecture ap- pears to be about the time of Edward III. and consequently A-D . 1 3 Zy belonged to the second Church, is 22 feet wide in the inside and with its spire more than 237 f ee t high. The Spire is octagonal, four of its sides stand on the walls of the tower, the other four are supported by arches which spring from below the floor of the spire, and extend from side to side of the tower. Its original height was above 125 feet ; the walls at its base where it rises from the tower are 10 inches thick. In the year 1715 the Vane with about one-third of the Spire having been blown down, it was partially rebuilt, but neither to its original altitude nor in due proportion with the old part. These repairs were considered effectual until the year 1802, when on inspecting the spire, it was found so much shaken to- wards the summit, that the stones for several courses were quite separated from each other, and admitted the weather on all sides. On the suggestion of several gentlemen of experience it was a second time repaired, and secured by iron bands, surrounding it at intervals from the summit to its base; but in the present year (1823) fears were again entertained of its security. The Vane, which for a 10 f&igtorU e&ftetcj) of long period had been stationary, and thus offered a very great resistance to the wind, had loosened many parts of the masonry, so that Mr. Charles Mountain, an eminent Architect of Hull, employed by the Churchwardens to examine it, stated the necessity of taking down and re- building 15 feet thereof, in order to render it perfectly secure. This has been done ; besides which the spire has been carried up to the height it was when first com- pleated : a new Vane is also fixed upon it of lighter con- struction than the former, and which by offering a smaller surface to the action of the wind, is less liable to do future f 7 injury. The tower has suffered by the introduction of a large belfry-window and door-way beneath, in other res- pects it retains all its original character. There have been at least four different peals of bells in this Tower. In J778 the Inhabitants empowered the Churchwardens to contract with Messrs. Pack and Chap- man of London, for an exchange of the old bells, which were hung in 1739, for a new peal of eight. The tenor to weigh 24 cwt. the rest in proportion. This peal was put up soon after, and in the year 1817 was displaced by the present musical one of ten bells, from the foundry of Mr. Thomas Mears of London, who on that occasion pre- sented the Churchwardens with a peal of twelve hand bells for the use of the ringers for the time being. 11 WEIGHT OP THE PRESENT PEAL. Cwts. qrs. Ibs. Treble, ................ 7 1 10 2nd, ................... 708 3rd, .................. 8 6 4th, ................... 8 6 5th, ................... 9 18 6th, ................... 11 2 4 7th, ................... 13 2 26 8th, ............ ....... 16 15 9th, ................... 21 1 14 Tenor, ................. 31 9 Cwt. 133 2 4 The present chimes were put up in 1795, by Mr. George Goodall of Tadcaster; who in addition to the old set of chimes had the sum of 55 paid him for the same. VALUATION of WAKEFIELD VICARAGE: IN THE KING'S BOOKS. . s. d. First Fruits, 29 19 2 Tenths, 2 19 11 Procurations, 7 6 Subsidies, 2 12 35 18 7 i-2 Utetoric deleft of RECTORS. INSTITUTED. Doui. Rich, de Lechebroe, ...... June 1238. P. de Fihelden, ........... Cal. May 1243. William de Cusantin. VICARS. Thorn, de Drayton,or,Bratton, Cap. June 21, 1349. Hen. de Grenehod, .......... Oct. 8, 1349. Joh. de Whytelay or Whiteby, . . May 1 1, 1362. John Stadefete, Pbr .............. Aug. 6, 1369. William Wodroove, .............. Aug. 6, 1372. John Bolteby, cui pensio 10 pro vita. Rt. Bever Pbr. obiit. 1437, ........ Jan. 3, 1435. John Lounde, Pbr ................ 1437. John Preston, .................. Feb. 28, 1443. Thomas Rogers, Pbr ............ Sept.23, 1462. Thomas Knolles, Subd. Ebor ..... June 30, 1502. Thomas Robertson, S.T.P ....... June 13, 1546. Ketc!) of JjTHE PILKINGTON CHANTRY, in WAKEFIELD CHURCH. Abstract of the original Deed of Foun- dation, and of two other Deeds relating thereto, by the Rev. JOSEPH HUNTER, F.A.S., 10th April, 1851. Omnibus, &c. Sir John Pilkington, Knight, Saluta- tion in Him by whom Kings reign and Princes decree justice. Whereas, the most excellent and most dread Prince Edward IV, by his Letters Patent dated June 1st, in the 15th year of his reign, to the praise and honour of God and of the Blessed Virgin, and of All Saints, granted to me and my heirs, License to found a Perpetual Chantry of one Chaplain at the Altar of the Blessed Mary in the South Aile [arcu] of the Parish Church of All Saints, at Wakefield, for the health of the said Prince, and of his Brother Richard Duke of Gloucester, and of the said John and Joan his wife ; and for their souls when dead : and for the souls of the Father and Mother of the said John, and for the souls of Gilbert Parr, Thomas Hall, and John Leycester, and for the souls of all for whom I am bound to pray, and of all faithful deceased : [The Letters Patent are here recited ipsisimis verbis,] Know that I the said John Pilkington, with the consent of George Archbishop of York, and with the license of the Dean and Chapter of the Free Chapel of St. Stephen, in Westminster, Rectors of the said Parish Church of All Saints, and with the consent of all and every one interested in this affair, Found the said Chantry; [with daily service as above, but Richard Duke of York, Father of the two Royal Brothers, is now named as a person to be remem- bered in the services] He appoints James Smethurst, to be the first Chaplain ; reserves to himself and his heirs the power to nominate his successors, but if no appointment is made for three months after avoidance, then the Abbot and Convent of Kirkstall are to nominate. The Chaplain is to say in his Mass, the Collect, Deus qui Caritatis, with the Collect of the day, and in it make special men- tion of him the said Sir John Pilkington and Joan his wife; and after our death, the Collect Inclina Domine aurem tuam, naming our names. He shall also say in his Mass A cunctis nos> and another for the dead, Adjuva nos Deus. He shall say in private Exaudi nos Domine Deus, Incipe Domine, Mundat etmuniat, Ascendant ad te. He further ordains that the Chaplain shall say, Placebo and Dirige twice a week, in the Church or Cemetery, for him and his heirs, unless he be hindered by necessary business also Mass of Requiem shall be said once a week, for the souls of him his Wife and his Heirs, reciting their names. The Chaplain is to be obedient to the Vicar in all law- ful things, and to be present at Vespers, and on all Sundays and Festival days, if there be no reasonable cause of absence with the License of my Heir. He also ordains that on the Feast day of St. Cedde [Chad] which is celebrated on the 2nd day of March, the anniversary day for the souls of me, my wife, and my heirs, shall be kept and celebrated, and that there be then said distinctly and devoutly Placebo and Dirige with commendation secundum usum Ecclesice Cathedralis Ebor, with Mass of Requiem in which the persons to be ffiiatonc gfocf) dt tfre commemorated are to be mentioned by name, and on every feast day of St. Cedde, when Mass is over, there shall be distributed thirteen pence among thirteen poor people present at the Mass, out of the annual rent of Nine marks, which I have bought for three hundred marks of Richard Brown the Prior and the Convent of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist of Pontefract. The Chaplain is prohibited from holding any other Ecclesiastical office, and if he accept any, the Chantry is to be accounted void, and another Chaplain to be ap- pointed. The Chaplain to be constantly resident, except for one month in the year. Not to frequent Taverns and Alehouses, nor play at Dice or Cards, or other dishonest games, and if three times convicted of doing so to be deprived. On his admission he is to make oath before the Vicar and Churchwardens, that he will not alienate any of the goods belonging to the Chantry, or corrupt the writings and evidences. If he be disabled by reason of infirmity, he is not to lose his office, but shall hold it as long as he lives, praying for the health or for the souls of the persons above named. In case of vacancy, the founder begs the Church- wardens will be so good as to appoint a person to dis- charge the duties till a successor be regularly appointed, which person shall receive a salary proportioned to the length of the time of his service. Two Copies of this Indenture were made, one for the Abbot and convent of Kirkstall, the other for Smethurst the Chaplain. There is suspended the Seal of the Founder, which is of red wax, the impression not dis- tinguishable. The date is 20th Dec r ., 1475, 15. Edw. 4 1 . The two subordinate documents are (1). Richard Brown, Prior of St. John, of Pontefract, has granted to Sir John Pilkington, Knl., an annual rent of nine marks, to be paid at the High Altar in he Parish Church of All Saints, in Wakefield, in equal portions, at Pentecost, and St. Martin in the Winter, no acquittance not made there to be of any avail. Sir John and his heirs may distrain on their Manors of Ledston, or Whitwode, or any other, if not paid within five weeks of the time when it is due. Done in their Chapter House, 20. Dec. 1474, 14. Edw. 4. (2). Omnibus, &c. Sir John Pilkington, reciting the purport of the above grant, and then that he had granted to James Smethurst, Chaplain of the Perpetual Chantry of Sir John Pilkington, Knt., at the Altar of the Blessed Alary the Virgin, in "arcu australi " of the Parish Church of Wakefield, the said annual rent of nine marks, to him and his successors, in pure alms. Dated 28 Deer. 1475 15 Edw. 4. The following Note of the Will of the Founder, has been extracted from Dods- wortB; M.S. collections. Vol. xcix. by Mr. Hunter for Mr. Ince as a Sequel to the above "SIR JOHN PILKINGTON, Knight, lying sick at Skipton. H78, to be bnrried in the Church of Wakefield. To his Chantry a Mass Book. Son Edward under age, intreats the Duke of Gloucester to see to the King that his Executors may have the Wardship and Marriage of his said Son, and that he may remain In the House of the Lord Chamberlain till he is 17. His Brother Charles Pilkington to have Bradley till his Son Edward is 24. His Illegitimate Son, Robert Pilkington, to have his hinds in Sowerbyshire, at Elfatburgh and elsewhere', Granhurst and Wystow. Joan his Wife to have Pilkington Hall, near Wakefleld. He makes Execu- tors the Lord of Gloucester and the Lord Chamberlain, and joins with them William Calverly and Robert Challoner. This Joan was daughter and co-heir (with Isabel Wife of Sir Robert Harrington,) of William Baldertone, Esquire, (owner of half the advowson of Badsworth, Co. York) and widow of Thomas Langton. In Jnne, 14S r *9, Dame Joan Pilkington married to her 3rd Husband, Sir Thomas Wortley, of WoYtley, Knight. Harrington and Pilkington and their Wives presented to Badsworth Church a Clerk in 1463. In 1493, the Earl of Derby and Joan Pilkington, widow, presented to tfte same Church. J.-C 5oc- 13 INTERIOR OF THE CHURCH. On entering the Church at the chancel door, the first object is an elegant gothic stove erected under the direction' of the present Churchwardens, in the year 1822, and executed at Roscoe Place, near Sheffield. The finest view of the interior is from the altar rails, immediately behind this stove: from which point the screen, dividing the chancel from the nave, the stalls and tabernacle work of the chancel, the pulpit, the organ and the three galleries are seen to the greatest advan- tage. The following extracts, relating to the monuments, painted glass, &c. which were formerly in this Church, but have since disappeared, and to other particulars connected with its ancient history, are taken from the sur- veys of Dugdale and Dodsworth, and from the M.S. collections of two other eminent antiquaries. IN THE CHOIR. Hie jacet Dom. Isabella Asheton, vidua Joh. Asheton, militis et Mater Gulielmi Mirfield, militis, qua3 ob. 6 die Maii 1488. Here lyeth buried Elizabeth Mawde, wife of John Mawde the younger, who died the 2nd day of July, if 18 14 f^igtohc <&fcetrf) of Hie jacet Thomas Knolles, Sacrae Theologiae Pro- fessor, Collegii Magdalen: Oxoniensis Prreses, Eccle. de Wakefield Vicarius, qui quidem Thomas obiit 9 die Mali 1537, cujus anima3 propitietur Deus. Ac etiam orate pro ejus anima et pro animabus parentum suorum, ut per gratiam Dei *-------- Here lyeth Martin Birkhead, Esq. late Queen's Attorney and Justice of the Peace and Quorum, who died the 6th of July, 1590. On the same Stone, to afccrfcirtr $rtor. 1517, Sir Christopher Ste,ad, We wish with Xt. Whose soul's herein laid. Above doth shew When he was Priest, Below what time he dy'd. 27th of Feb. 1578. * The above is the oldest memorial of a Vicar buried in this Church. Dr. Knolles was born at Ouston in the County of Lancaster, and was Tutor to Robert Cecyl, Earl of Salisbury. This was a Curate of Wakefield. The title of Sir was given to the Clergy atthis period, in the same manner as to Bachelors of Arts at our Universities, who are now styled Dominus, or Sir. 15 Here lyeth buried Richard Peck of Wakefield, Esq. and Alice his wife, daur. of Peter Middleton of Stockeld Arm, who had issue two sons and four daur. he died Jan. 24th, A.D. 1516. Here lyeth buried John Peck of Wakefield and Jane his wife, daur. of John Anne of Frickley, who had issue 8 sons and 8 daurs. and dyed at Wakefield, Jan. 4, 1558. On a raised tomb near the Altar, the Arms of Hatfeild of Stanley, viz. Ermine, on a chevron Sable, 3 cinquefoils Argent, impaled with Savillej and an inscription, part of which was illegible, to the memory of Gervase Hatfeild, Esq. and Grace his wife, daughter and heir of Edward Saville of Midgley, alias Stanley Hall, Esq. who died Anno 1654. Here lyeth the body of Emanuel Gilby of Wakefield, Gent, one of the younger sons of Sir George Gilby, of Boat, Co. Nott, Knt. who died March 1660. Etat. sure 57. Spero resur. ------- IN THE NORTH AISLE. Hie jacet Arthurus Frickley Curia Wakefield, Drus . . . attor Septemb. 25 'die. An 1664, jet. 58. He left no issue. 16 f^igtoru Jrfcetrf) of Of your charity pray for the soul of Richard Pymont, citizen and merchant taylor of London and merchant venturer, who deceased the 26th of June, A.D. 1546. On whose soul Jesus have mercy. Amen. In Brass on the same Stone, met tetuS j&cutrtrttm msj. - - - - Of your charity pray for the soul of Richard Lister, which deceased in the year of our Lord God, 1595. On whose soul Jesus have mercy. Orate pro animalsabellaeRockley, uxor Roger Rockley Arm. quaeob. ,, . die Jan. A.D. 1523. Here under this stone Jyeth buried the bodies of Christopher Fylde, mercer, and Eliz. his wyfe, which Christopher deceased the 30th day of November in the year of our Lord God, 1558. On whose soul Jesus have mercy, Here lyeth buried John Bissert, merchant burgess of Glasco in Scotland, who dyed the 27th of June, 1617- IN THE PORCH. Here lyeth the body of John Wade, brasier, who de- parted this life the 4th of Dec. 1730, in the 41st year of his age. IN THE GREAT EAST WINDOW. Under the following Quarterings, viz. 1st. Argent, on a bend Sable, three owls of the first, for Savile. 2nd. Gules, two bars gemels and a chief Argent, for Thornhill. 3rd. Argent, on a bend Gules, three escallops Or, for Tankersley. 4th, Sable, an escutcheon and an orle of martlets Argent, for Rochdale. Orate pro bono statu Johannis Savile, Mil. Seneschalli Dominii de Wakefeld et Aliciae Uxoris sure, et omnium filiorum suorum, A.D. 1470.* IN THE WINDOW IN PILKINGTON's CHANTRY. The Arms of Pilkington. Argent, a maunche Sable, for Hastings. Argent, a lion rampant Purpure, for Lacie. WINDOWS SOUTH SIDE of the CHOIR. 1st. - - - - Pilkington Armigero fil. et haeredis Dom. Johannis Pilkington, Militis - - - 2nd. In the glass, a man kneeling and four sons; his wife and five daughters. - - - - Roberti Cokson et Agnetae Uxoris ejus * In this window were depicted the above John Savile and his wife, with nine sons and eight daughters. .On the breasts of the father and his sons the arms of Savile, on those of the mother and daughters, Savile impaling Gascoigne. The inscription goes far towards ascertaining the date of the present building. D 18 f^i^toric &ftttd) of - - - - Thomae Cokson et Isabellce uxoris ejus et pro animabus filiorum suorum - - - - 3rd. Orate pro animabus Christopher! Nalson et Julianoe uxoris sure. - - - Johannis Kent, - - - fidelium - - - - 4th. Orate pro columitate Johannis Horburi et uxoris suce et pro animabus - - - - - SECOND WINDOW of the SOUTH AISLE. Per Pale, Woodrove and Wortley. Woodrove impaling, Argent, 3 hammers Sable, for Ham- merton. ------- fuitEliz: soror. Ricardi Ham- merton Milit. et filia Laurentii Hammerton, Arm. vixit Woodrove impaling Nevile. Orate pro bono statu Johannis Woodrove et Eliz. Uxor. suae, qui istam fenestram fieri fecerunt. In the WINDOW behind the SOUTH DOOR. Quarterly, Fleming and Waterton. OTaftefietti Cfwrrf), 19 WINDOW, NORTH of the GREAT WINDOW. Orate pro bono statu MagistriThomre Chaloner,Vicarii Ecclesiae Parochialis de Pontefract, ac etiam pro animabus Thomoe Chaloner et Catherine uxoris suce, a quibus vitrata est hcec fenestra, A.D. 1481. In the same window a shield, with the five wounds, supported by two angels, and these words round it in a circle : H0rtr fottf) tfjte sftjteftf tfjou urf tefenfc fljte foorUf is at an ctrtf. WINDOWS NORTH SIDE of the CHOIR. 1st. Orate pro bono statu Richardi Staynton. 2nd. Orate pro bono statu Richardi Peck Arm. et Alicise, uxoris ejus, et filiorum suorum, qui istam fenes- tram fieri fecerunt. Argent, on a chevron engrailed Gules, 3 crosses patees of the first, for Peck. Peck, impaling Argent, 6 annulets, Sable, 3, 2, 1, for Cromwelbottom. Middleton of Stockheld. Argent, a fret, Sable ; in chief, a label of three points, Gules; impaling Argent, on a bend Sable, three spout-pots of the first, for Sewer. 20 f^tgtoric ^fcetrf) of 3rd. Orate pro animabus Robert! Burnley etKatherinae Uxoris &uce et eorum - - - - - - - - defunct! et prosperitate Agnetis, Robt. et Annae uxoris ejus, qui istam fenestram fieri fecerunt. 4th. Entirely broken. 5th. Oliverus Hulgar, quondam Vicarius de Wakefeld, fecit istam fenestram, cujus animae propitietur Deus. Amen. In several of the Windows was a falcon volant Argent, with a fetterlock Or.* Also Cheeky, Topaz and Sapphire, for Earl Warren, with Lozengy, Topaz & Sapphire, for Gorges. Argent, on a pale Sable, a demi-luce Or, for Gascoigne of Gawthorp. Argent, seven fusils, Sable, over all a fess of the second, for Rockley. Argent, a mullet of 5 points SabJe, for Ashton. Pilkington impaling Argent, a lion passant Pur- pure, for Balderston. Or, a spread eagle, Gules, for Henry * This was the favorite device of the house of York. When that family was contending for the crown, the Falcon was represented as endeavouring to expand its wings and to force open the lock. When it had ascended the throne, the Falcon was represented as free and the lock open. Bonney't Fotheringay. (!)urrf) 21 Soothill, who founded a Chantry here. Pilkington and Balderston quarterly. Quarterly 1st and 4th Argent, on a chevron engrailed Gules, three crosses patees of the first, for Peck. 2nd and 3rd, Argent, a cross flory Or, on a chief Azure, three sinister buckles of the second, for Hasselden. Per Pale, Peck ; and Argent, six annulets, Sable, 3, 2, 1, for Cromwelbottom. Pilkington's Crest, on a wreath Argent and Gules, a mower per pale Argent and Sable, the scythe Argent, the handle Gules, under- neath was written, dFtl. tt f)r. JBom. Stoljannte ptHtinjjton - - - - Quarterly, 1st and 4th, barry of six Argent and Azure, in chief three mascles Gules, for Fleming ; 2nd and 3rd, barry of six, Ermine and Gules, three crescents Sable, for Waterton. Azure, three mascles Or, a chief indented Gules, forChaloner of Midgely or Stanley Hall. The same impaling Scargill, Ermine, a saltire Gules. The same impaling Nowell, Argent, three covered cups Sable. Nowell impaling Dynely, Argent, a fess Sable, in chief three mullets of five points of the second. Argent, on a fess Gules, between three crosses patees of the second, a lion passant gardant Or; underneath it a knight kneeling with this inscription, Orate jpro 60n0 Statu &icl)artri >tagnt0n - - - - Woodrove ; Argent, a chevron between three crosses formees fitchy Gules; impaling Wortley; Argent, on a bend Gules, 3 bezants Or, between 6 martlets of the 22 flftetoric &itttef) of second. Woodrove impaling Nevile ; Argent, a saltire Gules. Woodrove's Crest, on a helmet a pelican proper. Beauchamp; Gules, a fess between 6 crosses crosslets Or. Or, 3 chevronels Gules. Fitzwilliam ; Lozengy Pearl and Ruby. Burgh ; Argent on a fess dancette Sable, 3 bezants Or. East Angles ; Azure, 3 ducal crowns Or. Mirfield; Vert, 2 lions passant gardant Argent. Vava- sour; Or, a fess dancette Sable. Swillington; Argent, a chevron Azure. Stephen; Argent, a bend Sable. The chancel is wainscotted to the bottom of the win- dows, and on the north-side there is a raised platform with seats for the Archdeacon and his officers, when the visitations are held. This part of the church had been much neglected by the lay-impropriators previous to the year 1813, but at that time, in consequence of a suit com- menced against them by the Churchwardens, they were compelled to put the whole into complete repair. The roof, which is flat and divided into square compartments with grotesque ornaments at the intersections, has been also recently painted oak-colour, and the ornaments gilt. The screen dividing the chancel from the nave is of oak carved with flowers, &c. in, bold relief; the gates formerly attached to this screen, but which were removed to make room for the pulpit, are carved in the same style. They are now deposited in the small chamber over the south porch. 23 There are no remains of the Rood-loft, but in the year 1756, on pulling down an old house in Northgate, several images of saints, &c. were discovered, some of which the compiler of this Sketch has little doubt, had been remov- ed from the Rood-loft of the Church, probably by one of the officiating priests at the time of the dissolution. The proximity of the house, wherein they were found, to the Church, leads him to assign it as the residence of some of the Chantry Priests, and thereby strengthens his conjec- ture as to the figures concealed in it. The Communion Table is raised by two steps from the level of the pavement; one of these steps extends the whole breadth of the Church, the other is circular and bounded by the altar rails. Over the table is a large pic- ture by Williams, the subject the Ascension, but the bad taste of the Artist has thrown the lights, which are very broad, on such parts of the picture and the figures in it, as to produce the most ludicrous effect, instead of those ideas, which the solemnity of the scene he has chosen to depict, ought to inspire. The whole is wretchedly de- signed and as wretchedly executed; indeed it is to be hoped that the inhabitants will, at no distant period, re- place it by some other painting more worthy of the vener- able pile which this disfigures. 24 ffttetoric &fcetd) of LIST OF THE COMMUNION PLATE. One large silver dish, gilt, inscribed, Deo et Ecclesice de Wakefield D.D.D. Gulielmus Malin, M. B. if P. Anno Domini, 1690. Two small silver patens, gilt. }st. My flesh is meat indeed. St. John vi. 55, 2nd. Jesus said lam the bread of life. St. John vi. 48. One large silver flaggon, gilt. Deo etEcclesia de Wakefield, 1743. One smaller flaggon, Magno Deo Triuni, Thomce Scott, indigni hujus Ecclesite Vicarii donarium. Cujus animte omniumque ex hocpoculo digne bibentium propitius sit Deus, One flaggon, same size as the last, Ex dono Mrs. Hannah Redshaw to Wakefield Church the 25th December, 1723. Two small flaggons, each inscribed, Wakefield 1767. One chalice and one small paten, each inscribed, For the use of Wakefield Church, June 18th, J 740. Two chalices, 1st. The words which I speak are spirit and life. St. John vi, 63. 2nd. My blood is drink indeed. St. John vi. 55. 25 The East Window and two or three of the other windows in the chancel contain some fragments of paint- ed glass, hut only so much as to excite regret for that barbarity, which levelled its fury against the most beauti- ful specimens of ancient art. The stalls in the centre of the chancel have a screen of very fine tabernacle-work, separating them from the side aisles, they are themselves carved and ornamented; and at the extremities next the altar have the following Arms, Savile, impaling, On a bend, a martlet between two cinquefoils; on a border engrailed, nine plates. Crest, an Owl, for Savile. On the South-side of the Chancel is Pilkington's Chantry, founded by Sir John Pilkington, Knt. and valued in the 37th of Henry VIII. at 6. It is now used as the burial-place of the Pilkingtons. The following is a list of the Priests of this Chantry, with their Patrons and the times of their institution. NAME. INSTITUTED. PATRONS. Dom. Jacobus Smith, -----_--_--_ John Spivey, Cap. . .27 Jul. 1483, . .Sir J. Pilkington, Knt. EgidiusKaye, Cap. 15 Sept. 1506, Sir Arthur Pilkington. W.Swanne, Cap. 1 June, 1533, Assigns of Sir A. Pilkington. Richard Ball or Bull, Cap. --------- This last incumbent enjoyed in 1553, the annuity of 1 17s. lOrf. granted to him at the dissolution. 26 itetoric <&feetcf) of When the Chancel was wainscotted, the late Sir Lionel Pilkington of Chevet repaired this Chantry, and erected therein a handsome monument to the memory of his father and grandfather, composed of a full length figure reclining under a canopy, with the following inscription beneath : M. S. Lyon Pilkington Baronetti, Viri Supremis hisce, quos solvimus, honoribus In tantum digni, Quantum a suis olim bene meruit, Et ab aliis, quousq. innotuit, universis ; Qui, capaci & pene ad omnia versatili ingenio, Avitam & vere liberalem Excoluit virtutem. Summis aequus, inferioribus fungi muniis Non dedignatus est; Justitise strenuus, & (quoad potuit) assiduus Cultor custosq. Quai 11 suas intrare non passus est aedes, Alienis expulit discordiam. In amicitiis vel conpingendis vel confirmandis Pro aegregia, qua erat, humanitate, Promptissimus Author, & Adjutor. Nihil molestioa, Nihil incommodi detrectavit, Dummodo prodesset quamplurimis. Hac tarn felici dotatus indole Hominumq. & rerum peregrinando gnarus 27 Morumq. simul perpolitus Elegantia, Haud inutilis vixit patrice Civis, Nee injucundus amicis Interfuit Comes. Obiit A,D. 1714 Mtat. suoe 54. Dilectissimi conjugis latus claudit Amata, quam primam sibi junxerat Uxoi 4 Et octo liberorum felix parens j Quae obiit A. D. 1696. ./Etat suoe 36. Lyon, sex filiorum maximus Patriarum virtutum haeres Ah (oh! properatas moriendi vices!) Tituli vix vix biennium, Parentum reliquiis addidit suas A.D. 1716 .Etat. 34. Avo & patri possuit Lionellus. On a Tablet near the above, M. S. Thomae Pilkington Bar tJ . Cui Avorum Res. virtus, honos Haereditati, Solum non contigit eorum ^Etas provectior. Natusl773, Obiit 1811. 28 fittetortc <&fcetd) of On the East Wall of this Chantry are the Arms of Pilkington with the following inscription beneath : This South Chantry was founded by Sir John Pilking- ton Kn l . in ye 16 th year of the reign of K. Edw. y e 4^. after the conquest, by virtue of his Maj s . letters pattents bear- ing date of Westminster y e 20 th day of De br . An Dm 1415, & is maintained at the proper charge of Sir Lion Pilkington of Stanley within this Parish, Barronet, who is lineally descended from y e above said Sir John Pilkington. Immediately underneath on a marble tablet, Sacred to the memory Of Isabella, Wife of Rev. Richard Hawksworth and youngest daughter of Sir Michael Pilkingtou, Bart. of Chevet near this place, Born Aug. 29th, 1780, Died April 30th, 1809. Aged 28 years. On the floor in the same Chantry, Hie jacet Corpus Johannis Baskervile S.T.B. Quondam Scholoe Wakefeldiensis Ludimagistri, Qui obiit May 15. 1681. Here lyeth the bodies of Charles and Elizabeth Pilkington, son and daughter of Sir John Pilkington of Stanley, Barronett, who both departed this life in the year, 1689. ON THE SOUTH WALL. Near this place lies the body Of Elizabeth, the wife . of William Marsden late of this town, Attorney-at-Law, who died the 14th Aug. 176& aged 37 years. Also the body of Francis their son a Captain in the 5th regt. of foot, who died the 12th Feb. 1780. aged 27. And also the body of the said William Marsden who died the 6th Feb. 1793, aged 66. In respect to the memory of her parents and her affectionate Brother, This monument was erected March 1790 By Hannah Maria the wife of John Carr. To the memory of Dorothy, wife of Rawstorn Brad- shaw of Lum in the county of Lancaster, by whom she had 14 children, and ended her state of probation of 42 years, Sept. 24, 1737. In all the changing scenes of this short life, She was what could be wished for, As daughter, sister, mother, friend and wife. 30 fUtetoric e&fectcf) of Near this place lies the bodies of William Gates of Wakefield, Gent, who died 19th Nov. 1737 aged 65 years. And of Gartrude his wife who died 3rd Dec. 1739, aged 48 years. Also of their sons William, Samuel, Richard and Francis. William died 13 th July, 1730, aged 21 years. Samuel, Richard and Francis died very young. ON A PILLAR in the SOUTH CHANCEL. In memory of Thomas Oates of Wakefield, Esq. who departed this life the 24th of Dec. 1783, aged 71. Also of Elizabeth his wife, who died the 5th of Sept. 1791, aged 82. Also William their son, who died the 19th of August 1800, aged 57. Susanna their eldest daughter married William Crow- der late of Wakefield, Esq. and died at Bath the 22nd of April 1806, aged 65. Elizabeth their daughter married John Crowder of Brotherton, Esq. and died at the Hot Wells, Bristol, the 27th of June 1789, aged 41. The remains of the two sisters were interred near to each other at Clifton, near Bristol. 31 ON THE NEXT PILLAR, In memory of William Dundas, Esquire, Late Lieutenant Colonel of the Royals, Who died 14th January, 1795 aged 56 years. Also of Mary his wife, who died 19th of Oct. 1773. Filial affection erected this monument. ON THE FLOOR, H.S.I. Rev 8 . Christ 8 . Atkinson, A. M. (per XXXVII Annos Scholce Vacfeldiensis Magister, et per XXII Ecclesioa ejusdem Concionator pomeridianus et Elizabetha, Uxor. Quam boni ; dicant Vicini laudantes, Qiiain charij Cognati desiderantes, Quam pii : Liberi lugentes. Hoc pietatis et mosroris pignus P Richardus Atkjnson. me obUt 1 "- ''' A- ' 1 * 8 - 63. '^!- AO ^Etatis 40. * 32 f&tetortc Jfcetd) of On a Tablet near to the Chancel door is inscribed : 8iflf)te0ujS tfjall fie in A LIST OF THE PIOUS AND WORTHY BENEFACTORS TO THIS TOWN AND PARISH. TO THE CHURCH. Mr. Richard Wilson gave to the Vicar and Reader, per annum, ;"' ' Mr. Edward Watkinson gave for the use of a preaching Minister, in this Church, Mr. William Dennisou gave to the Vicar and his Suc- cessors for ever, a moiety of the Cliff Field Tithe, of the value of about, per annum, . s. d. 2 12 5 100 600 TO THE POOR AND OTHER PARISH USES. . s. d. Dr. Knowles, perann. 3 Mr. Cave, . . ditto, 500 Doctor Lister, ditto, 068 Mr. Blyth, . ditto, 12 Mr. Savile, . ditto, 600 Mr. Daniel Oley, ditto, 1 10 Mr. Thompson, ditto, 200 Mr. Leybonrn, ditto, 100 Mr. R. Wilson, ditto, 1 6 2f Mr. Bunney, . ditto, 19 6 Mr. Sproxton and Mr. Lowden, . ditto, 6 15 V Mr. Pymond, . ditto, 500 Mr. Baites, . ditto, 8 15 LadyHutchinson,ditto,8 Mr. W.Dennison, ditto, 4 Mr. Rich. Norfolk, ditto, 10 The Lady Bowles, 500 Mr. Wharton, . . 20 . s. d. 20 10 20 30 Mr.Ryley, . . . Mr. Thomas Binns, Mr. Tho. Horsfield, Mr. TobitSill,. . . Mr. William Haward, 30 Mr.Sugdenof Beverley,5 Mr. Zach. Moore, . 20 Mr. Thomas Harrison, 10 Mr. John Kirk, . . 20 Mrs. Frances Burdett, 20 Mr. Cotton Home built an Alms- House for 10 poor men and 10 poor women, and gave for their maintenance, per annum, . . 54 7 R.Taylor,Esq. perann. 13 1 Mr. John Foster, ditto, 2 10 Mr. Tho. Pease, ditto, 1 12 33 On another adjoining the former, <50 antf *W tfiou Ii&rtme. TO THE FREE SCHOOL. The high and mighty Princess Elizabeth of England, France and Ireland Queen, of most blessed memory, granted her letters patent for erecting and establishing this School, with a power for the pur- chasing of lands for the maintenance of the same for ever. . s. Thomas Savile the Elder, Esq. gave the Croft where the School now stands and towards the Building of the School, 80 George Savile, Esq. his son, . j *\ & ^ ' : * 100 Thomas Savile, Esq. another of his Sons, per annum, . 5 The Lady Mounson, . . . . per ann. . 16 Mr. Tho. Cave, gave 61. per ann. worth now, . * < 10 10 He gave also to Clare Hall in Cambridge, a moiety of the tithes of Warmfield, to maintain two scholars of this School, to be preferred thither according to his last will. . s. d. Mr. Robert Cockhill, do, Thomas Scholey, do. 11 Mr. Francis Grant, do. 10 Mrs. Alice Grant, do. 10 John Dighton, Gent. do. 10 Mr. Edward Mawde, -first schoolmaster, do. 10 Henry Grice, Esq. do. 10 Mrs. Mary Birkhead and Nath. Birkhead, Esq. Mr, Tho. Bramley, Lon- don, . . per annum, 4 John Freiston, Esq. do. 4 Sir Rich. Gargrave, do. 1 Mr. Richard Lister, do. 1 Mr. Richard Clayton, do. 1 Mr. John Battye, do. 1 Mr. John Mawde, do. 1 Mr. Henry Watkinson and E.Watkinsonhisson,do 16 8 Mr. Robert Kay, do. 15 Mr. John Jackson, do. 13 4 Mr.AndrewScatchard,do. 13 4 William Broomhead, do. 12 Mr. John Mowbray, do. 1 00 24 00 10 00 00 00 00 1 00 her Son, . . . do. 10 Robert Pighel, Gent. do. 10 Thomas Harrison, do. 10 John Allott, . . . do. 10 G. Hatfield, Gent. do. 10 F 34 <&feetcf) of . . d. do. 16 8 do. 68 do. do. do. do. do. do. 6 8 6 8 6 8 6 8 6 8 6 8 5 Q 5 Thomas Robinson, Thomas Burrow, Francis Robinson, William Pollard, . George Wharton, , George Palden, Miles Brings, . John Bradley, . , MrRoberts,Merchant,do. Y George Spivie, . . do. r Mr.Robt.Waterhouse,do. 050 Mr. O. Leybourne, do. 50 Roger Field, . . do. Mr. Rowland Burrow, do. Wilfred Armitage, do. Robert Smith, . . do. Mr. Wm. Lister, Vicar of Waken" eld, for a cer- tain time only, per ann. 1 H. Arthington, the same, 1 Mrs. Elizabeth Woodroff, the same, . . , T. Fleming, the same, Thomas Pilkington, Esq. in money, .... 20 4 4 3 4 2 100 10 Mrs. Elizabeth Savile, Christr. Naylor, Gent William Savile, Gent. Robert Warrener, Mrs. Alice Savile, . Mr. Thomas Green, Thomas Brown, William Moorhouse, JohnTotty, . . . Francis Naylor, . . Widow Brown, . . John Siddal, . . . Robert Patten, . . Thomas Sonyer, Brian Garner, . . Roger Em sail, . . Henry Casson, . . Michael Bentley and Martin Lister, . . 10 William Rhodes, per ann. 1 00 GeorgeSavile,Gent. do. 13 6 8 John Story, Gent. do. 28 6 4 Mr.Richard Wilson, do. 2 12 5 Wm. Dennison, Gent, do. 2 00 ThomasSavile, Esq. do. 3 68 . t. d. 10 10 10 200 200 1 10 10 3 2 3 3 1 3 1 1 I 1 The following are on Tablets in the Middle Chancel, In Memory of the Rev. Michael Bacon, D.D. Forty Years Vicar of this Church. He died 19th of August, 1805, Aged 76 years. Margery Disney erects this monument in testimony of her affection for her husband & her sister* 53 S.M. Johannis Cookson, M.B. Viri Humani, Probi, Eruditi ; Qui postqtfam In hoc oppido et ejusdem Vicinia Per Annos LII. Medicinam fecisset, Viribus tandem Arthritide et Senectute Fractis, Spe futuri fida Naturoe cessit, Vicessimo septimo die Aprilis, Anno Salutis Humanoe MDCCLXXIX. Patri bene Merenti Filio3 Hoc possuere marmor. Near this Place are deposited the remains of Mr. Wm. Lawson, of this Town, who died a bachelor the 6th of March, 1735, in the 39th year of his age. This monument was erected by the direction of his niece, Mary Johnstone. 54 f&ttetortc <3feetd) of On a Brass Plate on the Floor, Here lieth the Body of the Revd. Richard Munkhouse, D.D. who died 20th Jany- 1810, aged 54 years. Presented to this Vicarage by the Rt. Hon. William Pitt. August 1805. Here lieth the Body of Thomas, the Son of Charles Spencer Van Strauhenzee, who died 17 June, 1779, aged 17 months. Also Philippina Theophilia Ann, daughter of the above C. S. Van Straubenzee, who died the 2nd Dec. 1781, aged 8 months. Also the body of Henry, Son of the above C. S. Van Straubenzee, who departed this life 7th. Dec. 1783, aged 4 years. Henry Ernestus Van Straubenzee, Lieutenant in the 55th Regt. of Infantry, died 9th Feb. 1813, aged 21 years. Frederick Chumley Van Strawbenzee, Capt. in the 83<1 Regt. of Infantry, died 21st. Oct. 1814, aged 31 years. 55 Charles Spencer Van Straubenzee, Esq. Father to the above, died the 22d Nov. 1816, aged 66 years. * Here lies the body of Joseph Armytage, Esq. of the Lodge at Woodside, near Wakefield, who died Nov. 15, 1750, aged 63 years. Also his sister Mrs. Mary Armytage, who died March 22d, 1749, aged 55 years. Here also lieth the body of Samuel Armytage, Esq. Son of the above Joseph Armytage, Esq. who died Oct. 26, 1785, aged 75 years. Here also lieth The body of Joseph Armytage, Esq. Son of the above Samuel Armytage, Esq. who died December 1st, 1820, aged 59 years. * Mr. C. S. Van Straubenzee at his death, was Governor of the House of Correction at Wakefield. He was universally res- pected as a gentleman and admired for his conduct under many afflicting circumstances. The history of his family, which had been involved in numerous misfortunes by the unrelenting anger of an offended parent, would form an affecting narrative. The cause of offence and part of its calamitous consequences have been detailed by the venerable Mr. Button of Birmingham, in one of his interestingTours. 56 f^igtoric &futd) of Thomas Spencer, eldest Son & Heir of Thomas Spencer of Rotherham, died 28th Feb. 1713, aged 23 years. Ann, Daughter of Thomas Spencer, (only Son and Heir of the above said Thomas Spencer,) died 30th Sept. 1714, aged 7 months. The said Thomas Spencer died 13th May, 1743, aged 33 years. Here lyeth the Body of Mr. Robert Bevers, who departed this life 8th Aprille 1728, aged 38. Also Frances, grand daughter of y above. Here rest the mortal Remains of Eliza, the wife of William Naylor, Esq. ofWakefield, and daughter of Edward Brook, Esq. of Chapel Allerton, who departed this life on the 19th day of Nov. 1819, in the 31st year of her age. 57 Sacred to the Memory of Hannah, the Wife of John Naylor, Esq. of Belle Vue, near Wakefield, who died 29th April, 1823, aged 75 years. Here lies interred the Body of Sarah, Daughter of Mr. Jeremiah Naylor, who died the 19th Dec. 1788, aged 9 weeks. Also Sarah, Wife of the above Mr. Jeremiah Naylor, who died the 18th of May, 1796, aged 28 years. Here lies interred the Body of Hannah, the daughter of Mr. John Naylor, who died July ye 10th 1776, aged 8 weeks, Also John his Son, died June the 26th, 1780, aged 16 days. Here lies interred Eliza, the infant daughter of William and Eliza Naylor, who departed this life on the 18th of Sept. 1812, aged 18 days. 58 fUtetoric &&etd) of In Memory of John Shackleton, the Son of John and Dorothy Shackleton, of Wakefield, who died 31st Oct. 1801, aged 8 years & 8 months. Also of William, his eldest Brother, who died 4th May 1802, aged 11 years. Also of Dorothy, the wife of John Shackleton, who did 21st Sept. 1808, aged 50 years. Mr. Francis Maude, Merchant, who departed This life ye 20th of May, 1734, Aged 41 years. Also Mrs. Barbara Maude, his Wife, Dyed the 5th of June, 1735, In the 43rd year of her age. Also Thomas, their Son, Dyed the 18th of Oct. 1747, Aged 15 years. Barbara, their Daughter, Buried 22nd July, 1748, Aged 26 years. Daniel, their Son, buried 13th Feb. 1750, aged 23 years and 11 months. Also Mary, eldest daughter, Dyed the 18th of November, 1763, Aged 42 years. 59 Near this Place is interred the Body of William Maude, Esq. late of Norminton, who departed this life the 4th day of May, 1776, in the 53rfeetrf) of Mr. JOHN WHITE. Mr. JOHN HARTLEY. Mr. JOHN SCARGILL. Mr. RICHARD NICHOLS. Mr. JONATHAN BARTHROP. Mr. THOMAS SHAW. Mr. ROBERT WRIGHT. Mr. JOHN GILL. Mr. CHARLES ADAMS. }3,tns'Ij Cferft & llrgts'tntr, Mr. STEPHEN PRIESTLEY. JAMES TOWLER. The Church Yard, though it must originally have been very large, when compared with the size of the town, soon became insufficient for the increasing popula- tion, and accordingly other places of sepulture were obliged to be provided. Besides these, during the time of the plague, it appears that many of its victims were in- terred near the places where they died, this was particu- larly the case in the neighbourhood of Potovens, a small hamlet about two miles from the town. Here was a Well to which the people flocked, under the hope of experienc- ing some healing properties of its water, which tradition had handed down. Many had their graves near this well, where remains have been found within a few years. There was also a burial ground, in or near what is called the Fall Ings over the Bridge, and notices of burials at 71 this place are to be found in the Parish Register. Several non-conformists were buried* in a piece of ground which is now a garden, attached to the house of Mr. Spicer in Kirkgate, and at the time when this house was built by the late Francis Maude, Esq. were found several tomb- stones, recording the names of those, whose bodies were there deposited. That piece of ground which adjoins the Rectory and Vicarage Houses, had for several years been used, through permission of the different Vicars, as an additional Burial Ground, and on the 22nd of February, 1815, this ground, called the Vicarage Croft, was con- veyed by the Rev. S. Sharp, the present Vicar, to certain Trustees for the use of the Inhabitants, in exchange for 2A. 3n. 30r. of land on Wakefield Outwood, in the Graveship of Alverthorpe, near Alverthorpe Lane End, and for the Tithes thereof, for the use of himself and suc- cessors. The ground was consecrated by the Archbishop of York, and is now commonly used as a place of interment. In the Church Yard and in the Vicarage Croft there are numerous inscriptions, from which the following have been extracted : Here lyeth the Body of Edward Fairbanck of Wakefield, Shoomaker, who departed this life the 12 day of December, 1658.* * This is on a stone near the East End of the Church, and is sup- posed to be the oldest inscription here. 72 fUtetoric <&feetrf) of Not far from the above is the following, in memory of the pious divine, whose monument in the interior was noticed in a preceding page : Religio Pax. Here lieth the body of the truly pious and worthy The Rev. Samuel Disney who departed this life (in hopes of a blessed Resurrection, through the merits of Christ,) the 22nd day of July, 1741, Universally and deservedly lamented. What he was The last great day will shew, When every private virtue will receive a public reward. IN THE VICARAGE CROFT. Here lie the remains of Richard & Harrison Linnecar, Brothers Children. The first died Jan. 6th, aged 2 years, The other April 18th, 1789, aged 3 years. My lovely Prattlers, are you gone, Alas ! so soon resigned your breath ? O God, thy holy will be done, Thou gavest them life, thou gavest them death. 73 Here lieth the Remains of Henry Andrews, Esq. who died April 14th, 1811, aged 55 years. Also of John Henry, Louisa, Henry, Elizabeth Lydia, Mary, and Elizabeth, Martha Norton, Children of the above Henry Andrews, Esq. and Martha his wife. Also in Memory of their Son, George Mottram Andrews, Esq. Captain in his Majesty's 53rd Regiment of Foot, who died at Up Park Camp Jamaica, Sept. 17th, 1805, aged 20 years. To the memory of Thomas Amory, Esq. who departed this life, the 25th Nov. 1788, aged 97 years. * * Mr. Amory was a man of very eccentric habits, as his writing's will testify: these are Memoirs containing the lives of several ladies of Great Britain ; and The Life of John Buncle, Esq. In both these works, which are as remarkable as the character of their author, he endea- voured to inculcate Arian principles. He also wrote two letters on " The natural proofs of a future state," which appeared in the Theo- logical Repository. 74 f^tgtoric &feetrf) of Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Thomas Tootal, late of Chevet, who died the 24th day of March, 1802, aged 47 years. Lo! where this stone in solemn silence weeps, A friend, a husband, and a father sleeps ; Ennobled by the virtues of his mind ; Constant to goodness, and in death resigned; Sure, in the silent Sabbath of the grave, To taste that tranquil peace he always gave. Oh ! early lost in virtue's fairest prime, His piety supplied life's want of time. No death is sudden to a soul prepared When God's own hour brings always God's reward. His death (and such, O reader, wish thine own) Was free from terror and without a groan. His spirit to himself the Almighty drew, Mild as his Sun exhales the ascending dew. Mary Healey, died 14th Dec. 1793, aged 71. Out of respect to her memory, Lieut. Gen. Tottenham, in whose family she lived as an honest and faithful servant 13 years, erected this stone. manep iirrrs ^iins, tar Ijr tljat notn Inbctlj is tljr 4 or fa trar tljat ftatlj brrn tljrr. 9f0iT tljr tm^roprtatton of tljts irnrftrr to J-t. s-trjiljanr College at K3rstmtnstcr, tl)c pcrs'onagc teas' a great Iiifatng, \ni Sat nuirfj tljat one of tljc (Srlcs iilartnrs 1 ?Lo rocs' at ttlaftcfclo ^ murlj of tijc Cttntrn tljcrcabout oio gt&e tljc personage to a stinne or nerc fetns- mait of Ijts', vV i)c maoc tlje mast partr of tlje I)ous, tefjrr t{je Vicar- age note W." In the year 1769 several additions were made to this house, when a subscription was raised for putting * The above view of the Rectory House is engraved by Jewitt from a Sketch by Mr. C. Mountain, to whom the Compiler is indebted for Drawings of the Church and Font. 77 it into compleat repair. The names of those who contri- buted are recorded on a Tablet fixed against a Pillar in the Chancel, of which the following is a Copy : Subscribed in the Year 1769, for repairing the Vicarage House in Wakefield. M. Bacon, D. D. . Mr. D. Maude, . . Mrs. Witton, . . Mrs. Milner, . . . Mrs. Ingram, . . Mrs. Hodgson, . . Mrs. Wentworth, . Mrs. Serjeantson, . Mr. Briscoe, . . . Mr. Annington, . . Mr. Shaw, . . . Mr. Towne, . . . Mr. Burton, . . . Mr. Armitage, . . Mr. Harp. Green, . Mr. Johnson, . . Dr. Cookson, . . Miss Ingram, . . Mr. John Milnes, . Mr. Pern. Milnes, . Mr. Robert Milnes, Mrs. Hannah Smith, Mrs. Sarah Smith, . Mr. Richard Green, Mr. F. Maude, Jun. Mr. W. Maude, . Mr. Rickaby, . . . s. d. . s. d. 50 Mr. Cheetham, . . 5 5 10 10 Mr. Ridsdale, . . 5 5 10 10 Mr. Gates, . . . 5 f> 10 10 Wright and Co. . . 5 5 10 10 Mr. Lund, . . . 5 5 10 10 Mr. Earnshaw, . . 3 3 10 10 Mr. Brown, Attorney, 2 12 6 10 10 Mrs. Newstead, . . 2 2 10 10 Mrs. Phillips, . . . 2 I 10 10 Mr. Pilkington, . . 2 2 10 10 Mr. Norton, . . . 2 2 10 10 MrWalker, Apothecary ,2 2 10 10 Dr. Holds worth, . . 2 2 10 10 Mr. Tennant, . . . 2 2 10 10 Mr. Hardy, . . . 2 2 10 10 Mr. Kennett, . . . 2 2 10 10 Mr. Thompson, . . 2 2 5 5 Mr. Limit-car, . . 2 2 5 5 Mr. Elliston, . . . 1 1 5 5 Mr. Tottenham, . . 1 1 5 5 Mr. Hanson, . . . 1 1 5 5 Mr. Bryan, . . . 1 1 10 5 5 Mr. Moxon, . . . 1 1 6 5 Mr. Greaves, . . . 1 1 5 5 Mr. Tate, .... 1 1 5 5 .3 J2 19 6 5 5 78 f|igtoric <5fcetri) of The patronage attached to this living consists in the right of appointing to the perpetual Curacies of Horbury, of St. John's in Wakefield, and of the two new Churches now building at Stanley and Alverthorpe. V>.-V^ / /"V . ere is a tradition unsubstantiated, however, by any written testimony in the parish accounts, that this living was formerly tributary to Dewsbury, and that the Vicar paid four groats annually for candles to be burned on the High Altar of Dewsbury Church : it is further stated that this sum, after having been sent for from Dewsbury dur- ing many years, became at last too trifling to defray the cost of fetching, and that thus the payment of it was got rid of. The whole story is evidently without Inundation : for in the first place, it is hardly likely that such a claim, however trifling the sum demanded might have been, should be passed over, when similar claims are still made upon, and paid by, the Churches at Thornhill, Kirkheaton and other places in the neighbourhood ; secondly, it is beyond doubt that, though Wakefield was not amongst the first Saxon Churches, it was never connected with, or dependant upon Dewsbury. In the hundred of Morley there were originally two Churches, Dewsbury and Mor- ley; from the latter of these Wakefield was separated and to this it was, if to any, tributary : as will be seen from the following passage in the part of Domesday, translated by Mr. Bawden. . " According to the verdict of the men of Morelege (Morley) wapentake, concerning the Church of St. Mary, lutcf) of circumstances, however, were obviated in the course of time, and he continued to live the remainder of his life on friendly terms with his congregation and parish. In 1785 he published the first edition of his " Scripture Characters;" this work was well received by the public, and encouraged him to appear again as an Author, in a Series of Essays, entitled " The Christian System," which did not meet with so favourable a reception as his former publication. After having led a life of much usefulness, he died on the 24th of March, 1813, universally respected by the inhabitants of Leicester, and particularly by his own parishioners, who entered into a very hand- some subscription for a monument to his memory, which was soon after erected in the Church of St. Mary. Did delicacy permit, the foregoing list might be aug- mented by the names of other natives of the town, now living, equally eminent for their talents and attainments with those already enumerated, and whose conduct has reflected equal credit upon the place of their birth. 103 TERRIER. MANY exaggerated statements of the value of the Vicarage have been circulated by persons entirely unin- formed on the subject. Considering the sources whence the endowment arises, it will always vary, but that it can never, even at the most favourable times, afford more than a very moderate remuneration for the services of a Clergyman, who has to discharge the multifarious duties of so extensive a Parish, will be best seen by the follow- ing Copy of the last Terrier: A true and perfect Copy of the Terrier, of all the houses, rights, &c. belonging to the Vicarage of Wake- field, given in at the primary visitation of the most Rever- end Father in God, Edward, by Divine Providence, Lord Archbishop of York, Primate of England and Metropolitan, holden at Wakefield, the 23rd day of June, 1809. By the present Vicar, Churchwardens and other substan- tial inhabitants of the same, whose names are hereunto subscribed. A Vicarage House, now built with stone and brick, and covered with stone, containing thirteen rooms, kitchen, brew-house, cellar, a stable and hay chamber, built with brick and covered with stone. A garden and a croft adjoining, together about one acre, fenced with part stone and part brick wall. Also another little Croft or Paddock at the back of the house, containing about one rood, and lying between a close and a garden belonging to Peregrine Wentworth, Esq. fenced with part pailed 104 Pttetoric <&fcetrf) of and part brick wall, and one part hedged. Also a moiety of the Cliffield Tythe given to the Vicarage by the last will and testament of Wm. Dennison, Gent. Also the interest of 100, given by Mr. Edward Watkinson out of a house or houses now occupied by Mr. Thos. Crowther and Tenants in Westgate. Also the fifth part of some lands given by Mr. Richard Wilson, which is at present one pound six shillings and ten pence per ann. Also by the impropriators by virtue of an award in a controversy between them and a former Vicar, concerning the Chancel, forty shillings yearly, to be paid at Lady Day and Michael- mas, equal payments. Also a composition for Tythe Her- bage of a piece of ground lying near Kirkthorpe on the other side of the river, called Deffers, five shillings, to be paid at Easter, yearly, now in the occupation of John Smyth, Esq. Also by the will of Mr. Smyth, late of Heath, for preaching Two Charity Sermons, one in June, the other in December, and for catechising the charity children, forty shillings per annum. Also in pursuance of an Act of Parliament made and passed in the thirty third year of his present Majesty, entitled an Act for di- viding and inclosing the open common fields, ings, com- mons and waste grounds, within the townships or grave- ships of Wakefield, Stanley, Wrenthorpe and Thornes, in the Parish of Wakefield, in the West-Riding of the County of York, the following allotments were by the Commis- sioners under the said inclosure, set out and awarded to the Vicar of Wakefield, in lieu of all vicarial or small tythes and ecclesiastical dues, moduses, compositions, or 105 other payments in lieu of vicarial or small tythes and of ail tythes of what nature or kind soever, (mortuaries, caster offerings and surplice fees excepted) which arise and grow due to the Vicar within the said town or town- ships, No. 90 on the plan containing b\. In. 2/P. situate upon Whinney Moor, bounded eastward by old inclosures, westward by Horbury road, and southward by Thornes road. Also No. 479, containing 9A. OR. 5 p. situate upon the Outwood, near Carr Gate, bounded eastward and southward by an allotment intended to be awarded to the Duke of Leeds, westward by Lawns, and southward by old inclosures, and an allotment intended to be awarded to the Duke of Leeds. Also, No. 505 containing 80A. 1 R. OP. (which includes an incroachment, containing OA. 2R. 13p.) situate upon the Outwood, near Spring Well Hill, bound - ed eastward by Potovens road and allotments intended to be severally accorded to John Woollen and Ann his wife, Mary Bethia Horton, John Milnes, the Rev. Isaac Tyson, and Mary Bethia his wife, and Thomas Johnson and Martha his wife, William Sharp, Joseph Young, Samuel Smalpage and the Duke of Leeds, westward by allotments intended to be severally awarded to the Duke of Leeds and John Eadon, northward by the coal road and allotments intended to be severally awarded to George Waugh, Eliz. Smithson, Thomas Beaumont, Richard Collet, Joseph Holdsworth, and Thomas Chippindale (in trust for John Gill,) and Shepley Watson, and southward by allotments intended to be severally awarded to Matthew Harper, Robert Pearson, Tho. and Win. Tew, John Woollen and p 106 f^tetoric Sfcetrf) of Ann his wife, Mary Bethia Horton, John Mimes, the Rev. Isaac Tyson and Mary Bethia his wife, Thomas Johnson and Martha his wife, Samuel Land, the Duke of Leeds and John Eadon. Also No. 609 containing 50A. IR. OP. (which includes an incroachment contain- ing IA. IR. 9p.) situate on the Outwood near the Lawns, bounded eastward by allotments intended to be severally awarded to the devisees of Joseph Issot, John Ridsdale, the Trustees of Stanley and Alverthorpe Poor, the Duke of Leeds and Lingwell Gate Road, westward by Lawns Road and allotments intended to be severally awarded for clay for the roads, the Duke of Leeds, John Parker and old inclosures, northward by Lawns road and allotments intended to be severally awarded to the Duke of Leeds and John Ridsdale, and southward by allotments intended to be severally awarded to Benjamin Mitchell, William Brittlebank, the devisees of David Dunny, Messrs. John Lee, Shepley Watson, and Joseph Armytage, Robert Pearson, William Beal, the Trustees of Stanley and Alverthorpe Poor, John Parker, the Duke of Leeds, Elizabeth Harrison and Grand Stand Road. Also No. 837 containing 17A. SR. 30r. situate upon the Outwood near Cockpit Houses, bounded eastward by Lee Moor Road and the Township of Stanley, westward by Cockpit Houses Road, northward by allotments intended to be severally awarded to the Duke of Leeds, Thomas Pepper, Joseph Spink and the Township of Stanley, and southward by Upper Lake Lock Road, and the Township of Stanley. Also No. 867 containing 13A. 3n. 35p. situ- TOafcefteltf Wwufy. 107 ate upon the Outwood near Cockpit Houses, bounded eastward by an allotment intended to be awarded to Lady Irwin, westward by Lee Moor Road, northward by Irwin's road, and southward by an allotment intended to be awarded to the proprietors of the coal road. Also No. 886 containing 17A. IR. 2 IP. situate upon the Outwood near Cockpit Houses, bounded eastward by an allotment intended to be awarded to the Duke of Leeds, westward by Upper Lake Lock Road, and an allotment intended to be awarded to Messrs. John Lee and Shepley Watson, northward by allotments intended to be severally award- ed to the Proprietors of the Coal Road and Messrs. John Lee and Shepley Watson, and southward by Lower Lake Lock Road. Also the tythe of all the fruits of gardens, orchards and crofts, together with mortuaries, surplice dues, caster offerings and small tythes, (excepting wool) throughout the Chapelry of Horbury. Also the Church Furniture, consisting of eight bells, a clock and chimes, organ, three large and seven small brass candlesticks. Also the communion plate, viz. One large silver flaggon, gilt; The gift of Mrs. Hannah Redshaiv to PFakefield Church, the 25th Dec. 1723. One large silver flaggon, gilt, Magno Dei Triuni, Thomce Scott, indigni hujus Ecclesice Flcarii donarium. Cujus animac omniumque ex hoc poculo digne bibentium propitius sit Deus. One large silver flaggon, gilt, Deo et Ecclesice de Wakefield, 1743. Two small silver flaggons, Wakejield, 17&7- One silver cup, " The words which I speak are spirit and life." St. John, vi. 63. One silver cup, "My blood is drink indeed," 108 Ptistoric &futcf) of St. John, vi. 55. A cup and salver, 1740. One large Silver Dish 47 oz. lOdwts. Deo et Ecclesice de Wake- fitld D.D.D Gulielmus Malin, M.B. f P. Anno Domini, 1690. One salver, " My flesh is meat indeed" St. John, vi. 55. One ditto, "Jesus said I am the bread of life," St. John vi. 48. All the above plate are silver and gilt; total 464 oz. ISdwts. The Church and Church Yard Fence are repaired at the charge of the Parish, excepting the South and Middle Chancel, the former of which is repaired by the family of Mr. Pilkington late of Stanley, and the other by the Impropriators of the Great Tythes. The Clerk and Sexton paid by the Parish and appointed by the Vicar. The weight of the Communion Plate belonging to Wakefield Church : oz. dwts. One large Silver Flaggon, ............. ..!.... 98 18 Ditto gilt, The gift of Mrs. Hannah Redshaw, ---- 77 13 Ditto gilt, The gift of the Rev. T. Scott, ........ 79 2 One Chalice, " My blood is drink indeed" ........ 20 One Ditto, ff The words which I speak are spirit i i.f t *' ' and life, ............................ ) One small Ditto and Stand in a Case, " For the i 15 3 use of Wakefield Church, \SthJune, 1740," 5 16 Two small Silver Flaggons, gilt, ........ One large Silver Dish, gilt, Gulielmus Malin, .... 47 10 One Silver Salver, gilt, " My flesh is meat indeed." 14 7 One Ditto, "Jesus said I am the bread of life" . . 14 / Total 464 18 SIGNED, Ri. MUNKHOUSE, Vicar. GEORGE RIDSDALE, DANIEL MAUDE, JOHN HALLILAY, HALLILEY WM. HODGSON, J> Churchwardens. JOSEPH HALL, JOSEPH BATTY, WM. OTTLEY. no ADDENDA. THE Gothic Canopy over the Font, mentioned in Page 66, was designed by Mr. R. H. Sharp, of York, Architect, and executed in that city under his immediate inspection. In the biographical Notice of Dr. Radcliffe, it should have been stated that his Heir-at-Law disputed the Doc- tor's Will; the consequence was a chancery suit, which remained so long undecided that the accumulated rents alone were sufficient to pay all the legacies to public charities. The question then was, what should be done with the estate originally bequeathed for that purpose, and the Lord Chancellor decided that the property should be vested in Trustees, appointed by the court and having power to employ it for such charitable uses as should appear to them most consonant with the wishes of the Testator. When St. John's Church in Wakefield was built, Dr. Radcliffe's Trustees were applied to for aid, and they very liberally contributed ,1000, to be vested in land for the benefit of the Incumbent Curate. This sum was accordingly laid out in the purchase of an estate at Alverthorpe. ill INDEX. ADAMS Charles . . . . 70 ARMS oR MONUMENTS OF Altars in the Church . 2 Dennison . . . . 51 Alverthorpe .... 78 Disney 51,72 Anchoret . ... 8 Dundas . 31 ARMS OR MONUMENTS OF Dunton . 75 Amory . . . . 73 Dynely . . . . 21 Andrews . . . . 73 East Angles . . 22 Armytage , . . . 55 Fairbanck . . . 71 Ashton . . 13,20 Fairfax . . . . 37 Atkinson . 31 Fenav 42 Bacon, Dr. . . . 34 Fitzwilliam . . . 22 Balderston . . 20,21 Fleming . 18, 21 Baskervile . 28 Fowke .... 45 Beauchamp . . . 22 Frickley . . . . 15 Bevers . 56 Fylde .... 16 Birkhead . . . . 14 Gascoigne . . 17,20 Bissert . . 16 Gilby .... 15 Bradshaw . 29 Gorges . . . 20 Burgh . 22 Hammerton . . 18 Burnley . . . . 20 Hanson . . . . 51 Chaloner . . 19, 21 Hasselden . . . 21 Clemetshaw . 48 Hastings . . . . 17 Cokson . 17 Hatfeild . . . . 15 Cookson, Dr. . 53 Hodgson, Dr. . 49 Cromwelbottoro . 19,21 Horburi . . . . 18 Cwder . . . . 30 Hulgar . . . . 20 Dawson . . . . 42 lugram, . . . 35,36 112 Enfccx* ARMS OR MONUMENTS OF ARMS OR MONUMENTS OF Kennett .... 39 Sill .... 35 Knolles, Dr. . . . 14 Smyth . . . 36,37 Lacie 17 Soothill . . . . 21 Lawson . .40,50,53 Spencer . . . . 56 Linnecar .... 72 Staynton . . . 19,21 Lister 16 Stead . . . 14 Marsden .... 29 Stephen . . . . 22 Maude 58 Straubenzee . . 54 Mawde .... 13 Swillington . . 22 Middleton .... 19 Tankersley . . 17 Mirfield . . . 13,32 Thornhill . . 17 M link-house, Dr. . . 54 Thorold . . . . 41 Nalson .... 17 Tootal . . . . 74 Naylor . 56, 57, 59 Tottenham . . 74 Nevile . . . 18,21 Totty . . . . . 35 Nichols .... 75 * Turner . . . . 47 Nowell .... 21 Vavasour . . . . 22 Oates 31 Waddington . 43, 46 Peck . . .15, 19, 21 Wade . . . 16 Pilkington 17,20,21,25, Warren, Earl . . . 20 26, 27, 28 Waterton . . . 18,21 Power, Dr. ... 40 Westerman . . 60 Pownall .... 39 Wheatley . . . . 43 Proctor .... 52 White . . . . . 60 Pymont .... 16 Wilton . . . 39,50 Richardson, Dr. . . 49 Woodrove 18,21,22 Rickaby .... 75 Wortley . . . 18,21 Ridsdale . . . 44, 45 York, House of . . 20. Rochdale .... 17 Bacon, Dr. 67 Rockley . . . 16,20 Barthrop Jonathan . . . 70 Savile . . .15,17,25 Bargh Thomas . . . . 67 Scargill .... 21 Bawden, Rev. Mr. . . . 78 Sewer .... 19 Bells, Number of . . 10 113 Weight of ... 11 Bell's School 68 Benefactors to the Town . 32 to the Free School 33 Bonuey, Rev. H. K. . . 20 Bread Booths .... 6 BURIALS, TESTAMENTARY OF Arayas .... 63 Bradford .... 62 Bunney .... 62 Gargrave .... 64 Grime 62 Hatfeild .... 63 Nevile 63 Peck 64 Pilkington . 62,63,64 Savile . 61, 62, 63, 64 Stanley .... 63 Turton .... 62 Woodrove . 60 Chancel Stalls in ... Chantries in this Church Pilkington's . 22 25 6 25 81 11 9 Childe James . . . Chimes Church, Dimensions of . different erections of 8 Interior of ... 13 Painted Glass in . 13 Churchwardens . . . 67, 70 Churchyard .... 1, 70 Clemetshaw H. ,68 Cressey Hugh Paulin . . 85 Dennison.William ... 67 Dewsbury 78 Dispensary 68 Divine Service, Times of . 69 Domesday Book .... 78 Ed ward the 3rd 8 Epigram on Dr. Robertson 84 Fairbanck John .... 67 Fall- Ings ....... 70 FauldenWm 80 Festival, The Musical . . 68 Flocton Peter 82 Font, The 66 Gill John 70 Grammar School ... 68 Green Coat School ... 66 Hartley John 70 Hoole Charles .... 86 Horbury 78 JewittO. ...... 76 Kirkgate 1 Kirkheaton 78 Knolles Dr. Thomas . . 83 Lancasterian School ... 68 Lectureships 69 Lewes, Monks of ... 2 Lewis Rev. G. W. . . . 69 Licence to eat Meat ... 80 Lister Rev. James ... 80 Maude Francis .... 71 Maudeleine Bridge ... 7 Meager Matthew ... 67 Melton Wm. De. . 2 114 Morley Mountain Charles Nave . . . , Naylor Rev. M. J. Nichols Richard . Non-conformists 78 10, 76 . 65 . 69 . 70 . 71 Nortbg-ate . . . 1, 6, 8, 23 Ordination of the Vicarage . 3 Organ ....... 68 Organist ...... 70 Oxlay . . . . . :. . 82 Parish Clerk . . . . . 70 - Registers .... 79 Parkhurst, Bishop John . 84 Pindar William .... 94 Plague ..... 70,80,81 Plantagenet, Geoffrey . . 2 Plate, Communion ... 24 - Weight of . . . .108 Potovens ...... 70 Potter, Archbishop ... 98 Priestley Stephen ... 70 Radcliffe Dr. John ... 87 Ratten Row ..'... 6 Rectors, List of .... 12 Rectory House .... 76 Registrar ...... 70 - - Appointment of . 81 Repairs of Vicarage ... 77 Robertson Dr. Thomas . . 83 Robinson John .... 67 Robinson Re v.Thomas . . 99 Rogers Rev. Thomas . . 69 Rood-loft ...... 23 Roof of Chancel . 22 Savile John 8 Saxon Churches .... 78 ScargillJohn 70 Screen 22 Sexton 70 Sharp Rev. Samuel ... 69 Shaw Thomas . . . .70,82 Shaw William .... 82 Sisson Rev. J. L. ^ . . 69 Spicer William .... 71 Spinke George .... 67 St. John's 78 St. Stephen's, Westminster 3 Stanley 78 Table, Communion ... 23 Terrier 103 Thompson Richard ... 93 Thornhill 78 Towler James .... 70 Vicarage Croft .... 71 House .... 76 Valuation of . . 11 Vicars, List of .... 12 Wackefeld, Henry De. . . 83 Waits 82 Watson Thomas .... 82 Westgate 1, 7 Wheatley Francis ... 67 Whitacre Jeremiah ... 87 Whitaker, Dr. T. D. . . 79 "White John 70 Williams, Picture by . . 23 Williamson Henry ... 67 Wright Robert .... 70 E RRATA. Page 13, last line, for 1918, read 1618. 15, 10th line, for Saville read Savih. 15, 13th, ditto ditto. 20, Note, for Fotheringay read Fot heringhay. 43, 7th line, before " life" insert " throughout that," 68, 9th line, for did read died. 6), 14th line, for 1769, read 1760. WAKEFIELD: RICHARD NICHOLS, MARKET-PLACE. fflo UC SOUTHERN REGIONAL LIBRARY FACILITY A 000 086 495 9