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Figure of David de Barry, Justicar 1287, From Charter Roll of Waterford. Drawing by G. V. Du Noyer in the [Royal] Society [of Antiquaries of Ireland] collection.

(handwritten on back of image): Chezal-Benoit (Cher): Eglise: devant d'autel en pierre sculpte: John (palm, beardless); James I (lg. sword); Peter (key and rather lg. hand cross); John; Christ on cross; Mary; Paul; Andrew (hand cross); Bartholomew (knife) (MH21906/34894)

One of the finest of its kind, Chichester Cross stands at the junction of roads that were laid down originally by the Romans in Noviomagnus, their name for Chichester. This Cross, built of Caen stone, was given to the city by Edward Storey, Bishop from 1478 to 1503. There is a bronze bust of Charles I in the oval niche below the clock.

Photograph by Roger Stalley. Inscription reads: 'Sacred to the Memory of the Right Honourable Lieutenant General Sir Samuel Auchmuty G.C.B. Colonel of his Majestys 78th Regiment of Foot. Who died the 11th day of August 1822 AEtat 64 Whilst Commanding His Majesty's Forces in Ireland. He was a Brave Experienced and Successful Officer and Victorious…

Photograph by Roger Stalley. Inscription reads: 'Sacred to the Memory of the Right Honourable Lieutenant General Sir Samuel Auchmuty G.C.B. Colonel of his Majestys 78th Regiment of Foot. Who died the 11th day of August 1822 AEtat 64 Whilst Commanding His Majesty's Forces in Ireland. He was a Brave Experienced and Successful Officer and Victorious…

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