was taken off. It was realised, when the existing stall-work was
being designed, that these would be very suitable for use in their old
position. Accordingly, all that could be so used have been placed again
in the choir, with their traceried panels restored; and the new work is
made of the same character. The =New Stalls= are of the finest oak, with
miserere seats; the backs have rich tracery, with raised shields,
moulded groined ceilings, and carved bosses at the intersection of the
ribs. They are surmounted by octagonal canopies, in three stages, the
uppermost containing a niche for a carved figure to each stall, while
other figures, of much smaller size, are to be seen below. A few have at
the back the armorial bearings of the donor, or some other symbol, such
as the masonic emblems in those given by the Freemasons of England. The
names of the cathedral officers and others to whom the different stalls
are assigned, have been inscribed on the label at the head of each; the
donor's name is recorded on the seats.

With the exception of the first figure, the whole of the larger figures
at the top of the canopies have some special connection with the
monastery or the cathedral. Beginning at the Dean's stall, and
proceeding eastwards, the statues on the south side represent the
following:--

Two at the summit of the Dean's stall, SS. Paul and
Andrew.

1. S. Peter, the Patron Saint.
2. Saxulf (656), the first Abbot.
3. Adulf (971), Abbot, afterwards Archbishop of York.
4. Kenulf (992), Abbot, afterwards Bishop of Winchester.
5. Leofric (1057), Abbot.
6. Turold (1069), Abbot, appointed by William the Conqueror.
7. Ernulf (1107), Abbot, afterwards Bishop of Rochester.
8. Martin de Bee (1133), Abbot when the choir was dedicated.
9. Benedict (1175), Abbot. He built the greater part, if
not all, of the nave.
10. Martin of Ramsey (1226), Abbot.
11. John of Calais (1249), Abbot. He built the infirmary,
probably the refectory, and part of the cloisters.
12. Richard of London (1274), Abbot. He built the north-western tower.
13. Adam of Boothby (1321), Abbot.
14. William Genge (1396), first mitred Abbot.
15. Richard Ashton (1438), Abbot. He began the new building.
16. Robert Kirton (1496), Abbot. He finished the new
building, and built the Deanery gateway.
17. John Towers (1638), Bishop. Previously Dean (1630).
18. Thomas White (1685), Bishop. Nonjuror.
19. William Connor Magee (1868), Bishop, afterwards Archbishop of York.