A GUIDE TO THE CHAPEL RUINS

On the South West face, a ragged cross (device of Sandys of the Vyne).

Ragged cross

On the East face, a hemp breaker, and the badge of his wife’s family – the Brays.

Hemp cutter

Bray boss

Picture Credit and Copyright owner: Badge of Sir Reginald Bray as displayed on a boss in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

At one time there would have been elaborate carvings and gargoyles in stone on the angles on the tower. There is one gargoyle remaining nearest the face next to the remaining wall.

Gargoil

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