abbey, having twelve windows on one side, and six on the other ; the dimensions are 166 feet by 35 ; it is strongly buttressed on the outside : this appears of older date than the other portions of the abbey, and was originally used by the monks to give entertainments at stated times to their numerous tenantry. That part of the abbey which faces the town contains the grand entrance ; it is altogether a very rich and elegant specimen of Gothic architecture, being lofty and square, with battlements on the top, and an octagon tower at each corner ; the front is adorned with neat pilasters and arches. A wing of this pile was used by the people of Battle as a town hall, until 1794, when the roof fell in, rendering it unfit for that purpose.
The church of Battle is dedicated to St. Mary, and is a very handsome structure, consisting of a nave, chancel, two aisles, and a substantial tower ; the windows of the north aisle are decorated with numerous figures and devices in painted glass. The font is handsome, and of great antiquity. On the north side of the chancel is a fine altar monument, to the memory of Sir Anthony Browne, standard bearer to king Henry the Eighth ; he is lying on his back in armour : beside him is the effigy of his lady ; she is supposed to have been the fair Geraldine, so highly spoken of for her personal beauty by Surrey in his amatory lays. There are several mills in the neighbourhood for the manufacture of gunpowder, for which the place is remarkable ; it is well known to sportsmen by the name of Battle powder, and considered quite equal to that of Dartford. Considerable business is transacted at the weekly market, on Thursday ; also at that held the second Tuesday in every month. There are two fairs, on Whit Monday, and 22nd November. The town also pos-
