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MODERN YOEK. 83
at the dissolution, the patronage came to the crown.
In 1585, the parish and church of St. George, in Fishergate,
was united to St. Dennis, under the statute of
I Edward VI. ; and Naburn has also been united to it.
Since the union of St. George and Naburn, the patronage
has been alternately in the hands of the family of Palmes,
of Naburn. It is said that a Jewish synagogue formerly
stood on the site, and its proximity to the river Foss
adds probably in favour of the tradition. The church is
now remarkable for an admirable Anglo-Saxon door-way,
similar in style to the porch of St. Margaret. It is in
excellent preservation, and is ornamented with a variety
of curious mouldings. In 1798, the west-end of the
church was taken down, in consequence of a deep drain
passing too near it ; and then its beautiful Anglo-Saxon
porch was removed. The door-way, however, was care
fully conveyed to the south side, where it is at present.
In the north aisle of the church was the family vault of
the earls of Northumberland ; and here are said to be
interred the remains of Henry, earl of Northumberland,
who fell at the battle of Towton. The palace of the earls
of Northumberland, called Percy's Inn, formerly stood
opposite the church ; in which was born, in 1652, Dr.
Marmaduke Fothergill, whose valuable collection of books
were given by his widow to the Minster library. There is
church-room for 250 ; net value £90.
£t. Eaforata, without OTalmgate 33ar.
This church also possesses a relic of anglo-saxon arch
itecture and sculpture. The arched door-way resembles
in style, the porch of St. Margaret's church ; being orna
mented with characteristic carving and very beautiful
moulding ; until lately concealed by a vulgar porch. On
the steeple is a representation of St. Lawrence on the
gridiron. The church of St. Lawrence was anciently a
rectory, appropriated to the common of the dean and
chapter of York, and esteemed one of their great farms ;