nd on thegable is an arrow, the ensign of the craft. It is aprobable conjecture that this part was appropriatedfor the use of the archers, who might possiblyhold their meetinos here. A local leoend is tothe effect that the arrow was placed in its positionin commemoration of a shot made by RobinHood… … under our notice, at the church of St. Judes,South Exeter. We aretold in many places, inthe olden time, it wasnot an uncommon practiceto ring church bells inhonour of horses winningraces. In the church-wardens accounts of St.Edmunds, Salisbury, isthe followinfj entry :— St. Judes, South Exeter.…
Christian antiquities -- England · Church decoration and ornament -- England · Church architecture -- England · Rites and ceremonies -- England · Great Britain -- Social life and customs
Internet Archive · California Digital Library · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.
