having being traced. The armour of this effigy dates about 1470. An effigy of about the same date lies under a canopy in the chancel of the same church, and is supposed to represent a Downes of Shrigley (31). This figure is in a good state of preservation, and depicts the armour of the period with great accuracy. The baudric has disappeared, the sword being hung from a narrow belt lying diagonally across the hips. The tassets are of a larger size, two large ones in front and two smaller ones behind. The left or bridle arm is guarded by extra pieces of plate, which now take the place of the shield. The elbow and knee cops are still increasing in size and are fastened to the dress beneath by points, which are tied outside. The next of the series, also from Macclesfield, represents Sir John Savage of Clifton, knt., 1477 (32). He married Katherine, daughter of Sir Thomas Stanley, by whom he had issue, Thomas, who became bishop of Rochester, 1492, archbishop of York, 1501, and who died 1508. He built the Savage chapel on the south side of the church at Macclesfield. The alabaster tomb to Sir John, who died Nov. 22, 1495, is in almost a complete state. At Barthomley we noticed two weepers under a single canopy; here the canopy has disappeared and we have kneeling weepers in pairs holding a shield between them in the York manner to be seen on the Hilton tombs at Swine, E.R. Yorks. There, however, the weepers are angels, whereas here the figures are not angels but are dressed in mantles fastened by a belt, with a pouch or purse attached, their heads being uncovered. There are three pairs on the north side, the east end is plain, the south side built against the wall, and the west end has two pairs, between which is a kneeling knight. Upon the tomb the knight lies holding his lady's hand, as in the missing Troutbeck effigies. The knight's armour calls for no further remark, excepting that the neck is protected by a standard of mail, and that he wears |