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A History of the County of Oxford
… 86 all seem to have been residents and two were members of the prominent Bennet family. 87 The borough charter of … Woodstock and gave up the seat only when he became a high court judge. Herbert became high steward of the borough in … firewood, and turning away visitors who were staying at inns owned by political opponents; 'examples' were to be made …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Matthew) WOOKEY ( St. Matthew), a parish, in the union of Wells, hundred of Wells-Forum, E. division of Somerset, 1 mile (W.) from … half distant from the town. The powers of the county debt-court of Wooler, established in 1847, extend over the …
A Dictionary of London
… Wool Quay - Wormwood Street Wool Quay At the south end of Water Lane, east of that lane (S. 44). Earliest mention: "Wolkaye," ".Wolkey," … Woolchurchhawe See Mary (St.) Woolchurch. Wooley's Court North out of Maiden Lane, in Cripplegate Ward Within …
A History of the County of Gloucester
… for threshing were provided by Tidenham tenants of the lordship of Striguil. The livestock usually consisted of eight oxen … at least 1707 when inhabitants were presented at the manor court for throwing shrimps' heads in the highway. 10 The …
A History of the County of Gloucester
… Woolaston Introduction WOOLASTON WOOLASTON is a parish of scattered hamlets lying midway between Lydney and … shape, it rises from the River Severn to the high ground of Tidenham Chase. The account printed here relates to the … tidal water. 1 The area included Madgett, a detached piece of cultivated land on Tidenham Chase, and a long, narrow neck …
A History of the County of Gloucester
… Manor courts were held for Aluredston with assize of ale in the late 13th century, and a hayward was elected. … 66 After Tintern Abbey added Aluredston to its lordship of Woolaston in 1302 the courts were apparently united, but no court rolls survive before 1405. There are court rolls of …
A History of the County of Gloucester
… MANOR AND OTHER ESTATES. Before the Conquest Brictric son of Algar held two hides in WOOLASTON within Twyford hundred. 6 Unlike other estates of the great thegn the manor of Woolaston probably never … family also owned Hoskins's House, later called WOOLASTON COURT. It was settled by Edmund Woodroffe on his marriage in …
A History of the County of Somerset
… from a Saxon personal name, 5 lies on the northern slope of the Polden ridge near its western end. It is 6 km. northwest of Bridgwater. The ancient parish was almost rectangular in … £5 13 s. 4 d. taking people to gaol. 21 An extract of a court roll exists for 1476. 22 Court rolls survive for the …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Herefordshire
… S.W.) Woolhope is a parish and small village 7 m. S.E. of Hereford. The church and Capler Camp are the principal monuments. Ecclesiastical b(1). Parish Church of St. George stands near the middle of the parish. The walls … N.E. of the house, has queen-post roof-trusses. b(3). The Court, house, on the N. side of the road, 320 yards E. of the …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… - Woore Woolminstone WOOLMINSTONE, a tything, in the union of Chard, hundred of Crewkerne, Western division of Somerset; … Hall is a large old edifice in the township. A copyhold court is held here. Woolton, Much WOOLTON, MUCH, a chapelry, … the air is healthy. Here are a post-office and two good inns. It was formerly a stage on the great Chester and London …