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 FURNEAUX PELHAM. 

Close helmet, circa 1570-80, on a perch. Tradition. None. Cf. "R. C. on Hist. Mon." (Herts), p. 91. ST. ALBANS. [Communicated with photograph by Mr. G. Ebsworth Bullen, F.R.Hist.S.] Armet, circa 1520, of English make, with mutilated visor. The mezeil, circa 1575, has been added (Figs. 1636 a and b). Tradition. None. Cf. "N. and Q.," 5th series, x, p. 199; "R. C. on Hist. Mon." (Herts), p. 194. SAWBRIDGEWORTH. [Communicated by the Baron de Cosson.] 1. Helmet, late XVIth century, crested, a falcon. Tradition. Associated with the mural monument to Sir William Hewytt, ob. 1637, on the east wall of the nave, near which it is suspended. (In Mr. Thornhill's collection) 2. Two helmets, XVIIth century. Tradition. Associated with the monument to Sir Thomas Hewitt, ob. 1662, in the tower, over which they hang. 3. Two helmets, XVIIth century. 4. Sword. 5. Spur. 6. Coronet. Tradition. Associated with the monument in the chancel to Sir George Hewitt, ob. 1689, over which they hang. Arms. ''Gu. a chevron engr. betw. three owls arg.'' (Hewitt.) Crest. A falcon ppr.

Cf. "Vic. C. H." (Herts), iii, p. 345, with illustration of the interior of the church showing helmet no. 1.

STANDON. 

[Communicated by the late Sir A. Vicars, K.C.V.O.]

1. Helmet.

2. Helmet.

3. Sword.

4. Stirrups.

5. Halberd.

6. Spurs.

7. Standard of a banner, said to have been captured by Sir Ralph Sadleir from the King of Scotland at Musselburgh.

Tradition. The above are suspended over the monument of Sir Ralph Sadleir, ob. 1587, on the south wall of the chancel. There is a monument to Sir Thomas Sadleir, ob. 1606, on the south side. Certain other pieces of armour, including a breastplate, a helmet, spurs, a wheel-lock pistol, and a crossbow lever were formerly preserved in the church, but were sold in 1840. The present owner was willing to restore them to the church on receiving a guarantee that they would not be again sold. These pieces are still in his possession.

8. A piece of horse armour, sold in 1840.

Tradition. This piece was suspended formerly near the brass laid down in memory of William Coffyn,