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place of some importance with the Romans, but it has been in a state of decay since it was burnt by Owen Glendower. In the Norman records the place is denominated Le Hay, and it is still frequently called the Hay. The Church contains a curious antique chalice, engraved with the words "Our Ladie Paris of the Hay." The town was anciently encompassed by embattled walls, some portions of which are still to be seen. The Castle was razed by Henry II., but was subsequently rebuilt, and held by Humphrey Bohun, Earl of Hereford. There are vestiges of Roman fortifications near the town; and a portion of a handsome gateway to the Castle still remains.

At a short distance from the Hay, occupying a commanding eminence above the Wye, is another extensive ruin, a venerable tower overgrown with ivy, the creeping plants clinging mournfully around its dark and ruined battleThis Castle is traditionally reported to have been the residence of Sir Walter de Clifford, in the troubled times of King Stephen; and here was born Fair Rosamond-osa Mundi, the rose of the world. The Castle is a very good specimen of Norman architecture.

ments.

Still the ramparted ground

With a vision my fancy inspires;

And I hear the trump sound,

As it marshalled our chivalry's sires.
IIere the Norman encamped him of old,
With his bowmen and knights,

And his banner all burnish'd with gold,

SEARS AND NELSON, PRINTERS, OXFORD ARMS PASSAGE, WARWICK LANE, ST. PAUL'S.