_Exterior Stoups_ (Vol. v., p. 560.; Vol. vi., pp. 18. 86. 160. 345. 497.
591., &c.).--Having introduced this subject to "N. & Q.," you will perhaps
allow me to return to it, by adding to the list of churches where exterior
stoups may be seen, the names of Leigh and Shrawley, Worcestershire. A
recent visit to these places made me aware of the existence of the stoups.
That at Leigh is in a shattered condition, and is on the south side of the
western doorway: it is now covered in by a porch of later date. That at
Shrawley is on the eastern side of the south door, and is hollowed out
within the top of a short column. Shrawley Church possesses many points of
interest for the antiquary: among which may be mentioned, a Norman window
pierced through one of the buttresses of the chancel. Among the noticeable
things at Leigh Church is a rude sculpture of the Saviour placed exteriorly
over the north door of the nave, in a recess, with semicircular heading and
Norman pillars. The rector is gradually restoring this fine church.