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A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… but is much distinguished in history for its ancient castle. Of the original foundation of the structure, nothing … of it occurs in the history of the siege of Aberystwith Castle by Grufydd ab Rhŷs, when the governor of that fortress … hill near the village are some remains of the ancient castle of YstradMeuric, which, though inconsiderable, denote …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Dorset
… and original fireplaces. a(4) House, on the E. side of the street, 130 yards N.E. of the church, is of three storeys; …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… worship for Wesleyans. The moated site of an old baronial castle is still preserved. Yockleton YOCKLETON, a township, … who kept possession of it till Atheistan demolished the castle which they had erected for their defence. In the … the city to which they led, being severally called North-street, Skeldergate, Castlegate, Fishergate, and Layerthorpe …
Survey of London
… York Buildings CHAPTER 11: YORK BUILDINGS ( formerly George Street) Date and Description. York Buildings, the name which … premises on the site of York House, was assigned to George Street circa 1852. Only four houses there, Nos. 6, 7, 9 and 10, all of which are on the west side of the street, contain features of architectural interest. No. …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in City of York
… York Castle THE DEFENCES OF THE CITY OF YORK AN INVENTORY Note. … Tower to Fishergate Postern, whence the length from York Castle to the Ouse completes the circuit. National Grid … E., a feature which no doubt gave the name Nessgate to the street later leading to it. In the Roman period this area had …
Survey of London Monograph
… fess ermine & on a canton gules a tower argent (drawn as a castle with 2 turrets somewhat resembling the Tower of … sable, portcullises gules. Crest: granted 1866; a castle triple-towered argent, portcullis gules. Motto: …
Survey of London
… during the mediaeval period, b but it is probable that the street frontage was built on at quite an early date, for the … until a Model for a Solid Building (to stand even with the Street) were made, and to be built of such stone as the … names have been retained, except in the case of George Street, which was renamed York Buildings circa 1852, and Of …
Survey of London
… see of York, under the description of "our houses in the street of Westminster, with the rents, gardens, vivaries, and … latter's interest in five tenements and gardens in King Street, adjoining York Place on the south. 36Lytton had in …
Survey of London
… court running parallel with the Strand between Villiers Street and George Court, was oringinallay called exchange …
Survey of London
… Act contained a clause for the continuation of Stamford Street across Waterloo Road to Westminster Bridge Road. The new road, which was for several years called Stamford Street, but which ultimately became York Road, was made … 94 and including the site of Phelps' soap factory; Tenison Street and Howley Terrace, named after Archbishops, were …