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A History of the County of Essex
… Becontree Heath (about 19 a.). This was controlled by the lord of the manor of Barking until about 1900, when his … still did reaping service at harvest time for the abbey as lord of the manor. 24 The dissolution of the abbey probably … the largest tenants in Dagenham Marsh were Barking Abbey, lord of the manors of Barking and of Cockermouth, and St. …
A History of the County of Essex
… the Dissolution it was maintained by Barking Abbey as lord of the manor. In the late 16th and 17th centuries … for it was often in doubt, though usually assigned to the lord of the manor. By 1694 it had been accepted as a county … of Wakering Place, Barking, and of Stanway Hall, 123 steward of the manor of Barking, who left it on his death in …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… surrounded with wood, was occupied for some time by Lord William Russell, who was inhumanly murdered in London by … by marriage with the daughter and heiress of the last lord, to Sir William Douglas, ancestor of the earls of … the regent Morton, on whose attainder, for the murder of Lord Darnley, it was, together with the barony, forfeited to …
The Rulers of London 1660-1689
… (see John BENCE) Da Elizabeth mar Andrew Archer, f of 1st Lord Archer Cous of William DASHWOOD (12) (1) Beaven, I, pp … (5) GOLD, Appr Reg, II, f 149, DNB Father was perhaps Steward to Sir William Tyringham of Tyringham, Bucks-hence …
A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… cattle on a plot of ground, called Dale Meadow, after the lord of the manor has cleared off the hay, which privilege … wing of the Tower Gate. The bishop's seneschal, or steward, was usually some person of distinction in the …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… from Stockton; containing 78 inhabitants. In 1370, Henry, Lord Percy, sold this manor to Sir John Nevile, of Raby; and … situations highly picturesque. Dalton Hall, the seat of Lord Hotham, is a noble mansion. The living is a rectory, … valued in the king's books at 12; net income, 328; patron, Lord Hotham. Under an inclosure act in 1822, the tithes were …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Sir Thomas Walmesley, from whom it passed to the family of Lord Petre. The township is large and populous, and stretches …
Thoroton's History of Nottinghamshire
… the court of Dunham, 13 and 14 H: 6: which was then Henry lord Greys (of Codnor) and Margaret his wifes, and William … is enclosed, and was lately purchased by Mr: Calvert, late steward to Mr. Walker of Rotherham, Yorkshire, who has been …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… and bears a high price. The government is vested in a lord warden, who is constable of St. Briavell's Castle; six … of inheritance; eight foresters in fee; a gaveller; and a steward of the swainmote. The officers have power to hold a … chalk, is fertile. West Dean House, erected in 1804 by Lord James Selsey, is a spacious and handsome mansion. A …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… 8 Oct. " Walsingham sent to the French Court 19 Dec. " Lord Buckhurst arrives at Paris 21 " " Capture of Dumbarton 4 …