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An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Dorset
… the S.E., north-westwards to Cranborne Chase. The central and northern parts of the area, on Chalk, are drained by the headwaters of the R. Allen and the R. Crane which flow through broad, open valleys … rough grass and isolated in arable. Roughly square, it measures some 70 ft. across overall and comprises a bank, 10 …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the County of Cambridgeshire
… W. by Ermine Street, with some adjustments in either case, and on the S. by the river Rhee. The boundary on the E. with … it rises to a scarp over 250 ft. above O.D., through chalk and gault, to river gravel at about 50 ft.; but the chalk … affords the usual plentiful springs of water. Both Wimpole and Orwell have gained territorially from the disappearance …
A History of the County of Somerset
… of Wincanton lies in the south-east part of the county and at its centre is the largest town of the district. 81 The … inspectors, a register, and two surveyors, and maintained weights and beams, the shambles, and the market house with … all tolls. The trustees, however, controlled weights and measures. 7 The farm of the town market and fairs had fallen …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Wincanton - Windy Nook Wincanton (St. Peter and St. Paul) WINCANTON ( St. Peter and St. Paul), a market-town and parish, and the head of a … was made to prevent frauds arising from the diversity of measures, and for the establishment of a legal standard …
Survey of London
… Winchester House and Park CHAPTER 6: WINCHESTER HOUSE AND PARK Early in the 12th century the Abbey of Bermondsey granted to the Bishop of Winchester and his successors a stretch of land in Southwark extending …
A History of the County of Hampshire
… is the only remaining portion of the castle where Norman and Angevin kings resided, where Henry I was married to Maud of Scotland and their son William Atheling was born, where Henry III was … born, where Henry VIII entertained the Emperor Charles V, and where Mary and Philip celebrated part of their ill-fated …
A History of the County of Hampshire
… in., north aisle 46 ft. 1 in. by 11 ft. 9 in., south porch and west tower 14 ft. by 13 ft. 5 in. The south wall of the nave and the west tower are the only old parts of the church, the chancel having been rebuilt in 1859 and the north chapel added, and the north transept and aisle …
A History of the County of Hampshire
… Winchester Fairs and trades EARLY HISTORY THE FAIR OF ST. GILES Winchester, … foot of St. Giles Down, near but not too near the coast and served by ancient roads, was predestined for the haunt of … the bailiffs replaced by his officers. Whatever the actual measures, the self-government of the city was extinguished …
A History of the County of Hampshire
… chalk down-land. Roman roads approach it from all sides, and the Itchen while navigable brought it into touch with … city chest, the bronze moot horn, some of the old standard weights and measures and a miscellaneous collection of arms, armour, &c. …
A History of the County of Hampshire
… William of Wykeham in 1387 on a site bought of the Prior and convent of St. Swithun, outside the jurisdiction of the mayor and corporation and within the bishop's own jurisdiction of … was reroofed in modern days with grey Welsh slates. Chapel measures 93 ft. by 27 ft. The roof alone, a beautiful early …