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The Environs of London
… called Epping Forest) is in this parish. The soil is for the most part a strong loam. Land-tax. This parish pays … and his heirs 4; which seems not to have been valid; for it appears that Sir John Lyon, Alderman of London, to … Beventreu. In the time of King Edward it was rated at five hides. There were always two ploughs on the demesne lands. …
A History of the County of Wiltshire
… across the river. It appears that Upper Woodford has for long been the largest of the three villages. The houses … Gilbert of Woodford had been seised at his death of three hides and one virgate in Woodford, which was held by the … 1863. 37 In 1226 the manor was granted to William Harpeham for life, for the yearly rent of one pound of incense. 38 The …
A History of the County of Essex
… and from it he had to furnish the community with rations for two weeks in the year. 4 The northern portion of … Woodford after the Conquest. In 1086 the manor comprised 5 hides and was valued at 100 s. 8 When Waltham was … wife of John atte Mille of Woodford, was executed for murdering her husband. 10 This holding can be traced in …
A History of the County of Sussex
… chief landowners in the parish in 1938, 90 who offered it for sale in 1947 when it comprised 196 a. in Woodmancote and … The date 1726 on the west side, with the initials EH for Edward Hill, occupier c. 1729, 94 may date some of the … of Wick granted Wick manor to Robert Aguillon in exchange for a rent charge from Perching manor in Fulking, 99 and …
A History of the County of Oxford
… a chapman, a harper, and a potter. Evidence adduced for a substantial pottery industry in Woodstock is weak, 68 … the profits of weighing wool, and ordering the use of weights similar to those of Cirencester (Glos.). 3 … presented breaches of the assize and offences relating to weights and measures, and the same court checked and sealed …
A History of the County of Gloucester
… Before the Conquest Brictric son of Algar held two hides in WOOLASTON within Twyford hundred. 6 Unlike other … (also surnamed de Breteuil), who forfeited his estates for his rebellion in 1075. 9 They were granted to William of … 1969, keeping c. 120 a. near the Gloucester-Chepstow road for his own use. 25 The farm-house was probably the house …
A History of the County of Somerset
… of two holding ponds built like the river to provide water for the Royal Ordnance Factory in Puriton parish. 10 The … in the centre of the village in the early 19th century, for example no. 4 Higher Road. There was a limited amount of … PRE-INCLOSURE In 1086 Woolavington was assessed at 5 hides. Alfred d'Epaignes' demesne was 3 hides, worked with 2 …
A History of the County of Sussex
… of Radford, at its northern end, was annexed to Linch for ecclesiastical purposes in 1886. 1 The main village lies … tributary stream forms the western boundary of the parish for about 2 miles. The northern half of the parish is largely … king in chief by Odo of Winchester. It was assessed at 6 hides and contained a church, a mill, and 23 acres of meadow. …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… The parish comprises 1898 a. 1 r. 17 p.; it is celebrated for a remarkably fine vein of brick-earth, and the white … is held at Woolpit on September 16th, and a large fair for bullocks on the 18th and 19th. The living is a rectory, … and ventilation is effected by a revolving fan worked by weights. In front of the main building, is an arcade two …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… acres. The soil is chiefly a strong clay, well adapted for wheat; the surface is varied, but in no part attains to … to the Monoux family. There is a place of worship for Wesleyan Methodists. Wootton (St. Peter) WOOTTON ( St. … in the poor-law union of Wells, hundred of Glaston-Twelve-Hides, E. division of Somerset, 4 miles (W. S. W.) from …