liament to remove it to Thursdays, as it now continues.
But what is most worthy of observation at this place, is the Abbey, built by the Conqueror, the year after the battle, on that part of the field where the action had raged the fiercest ; the high altar standing on the very spot where the dead body of Harold was found, or, according to some, where his standard was taken up. It was dedicated to St. Martin, and filled with Benedictine Monks from the Abbey of Mormontier, in Normandy. The King intended to have endowed it with lands sufficient for the maintenance of one hundred and forty Monks, but was prevented by death. He, however, granted it sundry prerogatives and immunities, similar to those enjoyed by the Monks of Christ Church, Canterbury : such as the exclusive right of inquest on all murders committed within their lands ; treasure trove, or the property of all treasures found, on their estates ; Free Warren, an exemption for themselves and tenants from all episcopal and other ecclesiastical jurisdiction : -
