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. 20.  Simon Patrick (1679), Dean, afterwards Bishop of Chichester, and finally of Ely. 21.  Augustus Page Saunders (1853), Dean. 22.  John James Stewart Perowne (1878), Dean, afterwards Bishop of Worcester.

The upper figures on the north side are these:—­

Two at the summit of the Vice-Dean’s stall, Kings Wolfere
and Ethelred.[27]

1.  Peada, King of Mercia, founder of the monastery. 2.  Cuthbald (675), second Abbot. 3.  Edgar, King of Mercia and Wessex, restorer of the monastery. 4.  Ethelfleda, his queen. 5.  Brando (1066), Abbot. 6.  Hereward, the Saxon patriot (1070), nephew of Abbot Brando, and knighted by him. 7.  John deSais (1114), Abbot.  He commenced the building of the existing choir. 8.  Hedda (died 870), Abbot, murdered by the Danes. 9.  Robert of Lindsey (1214), Abbot.  He holds a model of the west front, probably built or begun in his time. 10.  Godfrey of Crowland