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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… glass. John Churchill, grandfather of the great Duke of Marlborough, resided in the parish. Wootton, Leek (All …
A History of the County of Oxford
… years. In 1705 it was granted to John Churchill, duke of Marlborough, in whose family it remained. 17 The foot levies … the mid 19th century 'foreign views', held by the duke of Marlborough's steward and sometimes confused with the … Liberties, 11112. Below, Wootton, manors. Ibid. Duke of Marlborough Estate Act, 3 & 4 Anne, c. 6. e.g. Bk. of Fees, …
A History of the County of Oxford
… The manor and park were granted in 1705 to the duke of Marlborough, Blenheim Palace was built, and later dukes …
A History of the County of Wiltshire
… WOOTTON RIVERS Wootton Rivers village lies 6 km. south of Marlborough. 91 Besides the village, the parish contains East … end, where chalk outcrops and the southern scarp of the Marlborough Downs crosses the parish from east to west. A small area in …