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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… is now very limited: a considerable quantity of fine white sand, used in the manufacture of flintglass and the finer … covered by the sea, which, on its receding, left a bank of sand whereon a few fishermen settled, the first of whom, … settlers fixed their habitations, becoming choked up with sand, they removed in 1040 to the southern branch. Arms. The …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… island the principal bays are, Basta voe, Gloup voe, the sand of Brecon, Papal-ness, and Cullivoe; on the south the … of clay incorporated with particles of rock and of sand transported by storms from the margin of the island, and …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the County of Northamptonshire
… Roman pot and some Iron Age sherds have been found during quarrying ( BNFAS, 4 (1970), 15; CUAP, ZF51). Fig. 120 … limestone at 175 ft. above OD. It was found in 1934 during quarrying operations. A large building, with stone-paved … of 'late Roman pottery'. No other details. Destroyed by quarrying (OS Record Cards). b(6) Roman burials (TL 07419755) …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… remainder meadow and pasture; the soil varies from a light sand to a strong clay, with portions of rich loam. The living …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… in the immediate vicinity of the spot are three natural sand-hills, called Severus' Hills, upon which the ceremony is … luxuriant ling, bent, and rushes), a hard cemented reddish sand, or a grey sand. The basis of the whole is freestone. The Hamilton …