SAINT CLEMENT
( Commonly called the Lower Church ,) appears to have undergone but little alteration since it was first erected . It contains several curious inscriptions on brass and marble; and on the north side of the chancel, within a large gilt frame, an inscription is recorded by the corporation, dated 20 Jan. anno dom . 1721, acknowledging many great and generous benefactions received from the late Hon . Archibald Hutchenson, esq. one of their barons in parliament, in the reign of Queen Anne. On the south side of the chancel is a very handsome monument to the memory of the John Collier, esq. of this town ; and on the north side is another recently erected to the memory of Edward Milward, esq. The Altar- piece to this church which is very neat, was executed by that distinguished artist the late Mr Mortimer, who, from his peculier skill in delienating the human figure, was pre-eminently qualified to paint such subjects. On the ceiling is a representation of the heavenly regions, and underneath , at the corners , are the figures of Faith , Hope, and Charity. The -
