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An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Herefordshire
… of the same material; the roofs are covered with tiles and stone slates. There appears to have been a church here of … by some capitals at the vicarage, the re-set S. doorway and probably the tower-arch. The Chancel was re-built at some uncertain period and the West Tower late in the 13th century; the top stage is …
A History of the County of Somerset
… shape, measuring 2.5 km. from north to south at its widest and 3 km. from east to west. The only natural boundary is a … of the river Cam in the south-east; parts of the eastern and western boundaries are marked by roads. 74 The boundaries … forming the watershed between the streams feeding the Cale and those feeding the Cam. A tributary of the Cam cuts a …
A History of the County of Oxford
… Thames. 41 The river forms the southern parish boundary, and a tributary stream known as Rowel brook in the north and as Kingsbridge brook in the south formed the eastern … 52 He stopped, in 1851, the recent practice of holding fairs on the village feast (24 August, St. Bartholomew's …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Herefordshire
… 6 in. (a)VII, S.W., (b)XII, N.W.) Yarpole is a parish and village 4 m. N.N.W. of Leominster. The church is the … seems to have been re-built, the North Aisle was added, and the S. porch largely re-built. The tower was restored in … the early 14th-century chancel-arch, which is two-centred and of two chamfered orders with a moulded label; the …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… Selkirk; containing, with the village of Ettrick-Bridge and part of Yarrowford, 1264 inhabitants. This place, which … the greatest market for grain in this part of the country. Fairs are held annually at Gifford, on the last Tuesday in … facility of intercourse with Kelso and other towns. Fairs are held at Kirk-Yetholm on the 27th of June, for …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Herefordshire
… of Ross. The disused chapel, dating from the 12th century, and Dean's Place are the principal monuments. Ecclesiastical … re-used. Communion Rails: with turned balusters and moulded rails, late 17th-century. Lectern: modern but … pedestal of foreign work, carved with drapery, flowers and arabesque ornament. Panelling: In chancelon N. wall, …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Huntingdonshire
… YAXLEY (C.b.). (O.S. 6 in. V. S.E.) Yaxley is a parish and large village 4 m. S.S.W. of Peterborough. The church is … the E. wall of the chancel, most of the tower, the spire and the S. porch which, with the dressings throughout the … a cruciform church on the site in the 13th century, and of this the side walls and perhaps the ends of the …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… 3379 inhabitants. This township, which includes Upper and Lower Yeadon, and Henshaw, comprises about 1730 acres, … upwards of 1000 are frequently returned in one day. Fairs are held on June 28th and November 17th, for horses, … by Richard II.; the market has long been disused, and fairs are now held on April 23rd and October 1st. The living …
A History of the County of Oxford
… 1853. 19 In 1086 Yelford manor had land for 3 ploughs, 20 and there may have been other, unrecorded, land in the … estates there comprised a ploughland, 10½ yardlands, and some odd acres, a total of perhaps 15 yardlands. 21 In … century the former Walwyn estate comprised 2 yardlands 22 and the Edwards (later Wadham College) estate c. 5 yardlands; …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Huntingdonshire
… YELLING (D.f.). (O.S. 6 in. XXVI N.W.) Yelling is a parish and village 5 m. E.N.E. of St. Neots. The Church and Church Farm are the principal monuments. Ecclesiastical … towards the W. end of the village. The walls are of pebble and stone rubble with dressings of Barnack and other …