Cox, J. Charles (John Charles), 1843-1919 · London, Allen · leaf 153
to be called a tympanum, witha central carving of St. Michael and the dragon, … possibly of the 8th cent., and doubtless part ofthe old nunnery. [C. and W. T.^ vols. ii. and iii. ;Calverley, 259-60.] A considerable variety oflate Norm, grave-covers and other fragmentaryremains are also preserved. (Reg. 1538.) The Benedictine priory of St. Bees was foundedabout 1125 by William…
Church architecture
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