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A Dictionary of London
… Ward (Lockie, 1816) Not named in the maps. Stew Key Lands and tenements in Petty Wales called " Stew key" in parish of … Queenhithe belonging-to St. Mary Graces, 32 H. VIII. (L. and P. H. VIII. XV. 561). Also a "stuehouse" in Love Lane. At one time called "Hamonds Lane" (O. and M. 1677-Strype, 1755). Stew Alley " (Lockie, 1816). Seems …
A History of the County of Sussex
… was once one of the most important places in the county, and has grown rapidly again during the 20th century. The … In 1933 that part was transferred to Upper Beeding parish, and a detached part of Ashurst parish (83 a.) was added to … stretches up to the crest of the downs over 600 ft. high, and there are deep coombes in the scarp slope. The site of …
A History of the County of Sussex
… manor included a large demesne farm with 7 plough-teams and 9 servi. The tenants of the manor, in other places presumably besides Steyning, comprised 178 villani and 63 bordars. Wappingthorn manor had 7 villani and 15 bordars, and a demesne farm with 1 plough-team. 33 In …
A History of the County of Sussex
… List of maps and plans LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICES. Edward the Confessor's grant of Steyning … was still responsible for the upkeep of the town's two wells, 63 which provided an almost constant supply of water, …
A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… extends to the shore of Milford Haven, on the south; and Hubberston Pill, an inlet from the Haven, is navigable … at a cost of 3500. The principal front, which is of Bath stone, extends 100 feet from east to west, and has a … the scarcity of fuel, were soon after removed to the Hot Wells, near Bristol. Other furnaces and smelting-works were …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… about 1468 acres, of which 1200 are arable, 50 woodland, and the remainder meadow and pasture; the surface is boldly undulated. The village is situated on the road from Fakenham to "Wells, and is large, and irregularly built, consisting of …
A History of the County of York East Riding
… a stream which flows alongside the moraine to the Ouse, and most of the houses are strung out along the dry margins … regularly flooded, was formerly known as Town greens 2 and continued to be common land in 1972. It was probably the … beck, which was known as 'the fleet' in the 13th century 3 and Fleet dike in the 16th century, 4 rather than the river …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… of the east Shropshire coalfield, 2 km. north of Madeley and 5 km. west of Shifnal. The ancient parish and township were conterminous, forming a compact block of … was provided c. 1933 24 and the village pump and private wells were replaced by a piped water supply c. 1947. 25 The …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… is possible that, like those of Great Dawley, Malinslee, and Priorslee, the church was originally a chapel of ease in … from 1238, or earlier, 18 until 1975 when it was abolished and Stirchley became part of the new parish of Central … presumably until its denization in 1395. 21 In 1520 and 1535 the priory conveyed turns to others. Robert Brooke …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… was within the royal forest of Mount Gilbert until 1301 13 and probably contained uncleared woodland well into the … period. The wood of Stirchley, which survived in the early and mid 13th century, lay in the north-east along the boundary with Shifnal. 14 In the late 12th and mid 13th century the inhabitants cleared woodland to …