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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… cathedral, of which the only one now remaining is Edgar's tower. In 1041, a tax imposed by Hardicanute excited an … into England, was appointed constable, being also made sheriff of the county. He extended the buildings of the … in favour of the royal cause: they elected for mayor and sheriff two ardent royalists, provided additional ordnance …
Petitions to the Worcestershire Quarter Sessions, 1592-1797
… lose it: nor she to pay it: the eldest of the poor widow's 3 children was borne with a rupture and lies almost … the county of Worcester, hath bene obliged to pay toward's the mayntenance of his grandchildren liveing att Bengworth … of Worcester aforesaid, the weekley summe of one shilling' s, now wee whose names are hereunto subscribed doe humbly …
Thoroton's History of Nottinghamshire
… the sea. He survived not very long, for Raph Murdac the sheriff, 27 H. 2, 9 gave account of 42l. 12s. 10d. of the … the said Thomas had paid to the king by Roger de Somervill sheriff of Yorkshire. 32 It appeareth also in 19 E. 2, that … therefore take a cursorary review, after Leland and Tanner's account. " Werkensop a pretty market town of two streets, …
The History and Antiquities of the County of Suffolk
… of land and a Bordar; and the Abbot of Bury St. Edmund's held the other half, with five acres of land, worth twelve … that custody." 2 The Abbot of Bury was returned by the Sheriff of Suffolk as lord of the manor of Worlingham in … Lond. Blomefield. Returns made to the Exchequer by the Sheriff of Suffolk, 9 Edward I. Blomefield. Blomefield. …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… of the wapentake of Skyrack, W. riding of York, 3 miles (S.) from Wetherby; containing 19 inhabitants. It comprises … the hundred of Wotton, W. division of Surrey, 3 miles (W. S. W.) from Dorking; containing, with the chapelry of … middle, and a chapel at the north end. Sir Jonathan Dawes, sheriff of London, gave 1000 for the relief of the poor. On …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… ward, E. division of the county of Cumberland, 5 miles (S. E. by S.) from Carlisle; containing 151 inhabitants. The Lancaster … one of which, formerly called the King's pit of Sheriff Hill, but now the Stormount Main colliery, has been …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… the southern boundary of Wrockwardine was called the 'king's boundary' 74 and the king retained the manor of … overseas became known, Wrockwardine was seized by the sheriff as an unlicensed alienation. Edward I regranted it to … by William Cludde, mayor of Shrewsbury in 1795 and high sheriff in 1814. He died in 1829 and was succeeded by his son …
Charters and Documents relating to the City of Glasgow 1175-1649
… Abstract of Charter by King Alexander III., requiring the sheriff, bailies and provosts of Dumbarton not to vex or …