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A History of the County of Northampton
… about 1882 44 most of the extra-parochial land was added to Hanslope (Bucks.), although it remained in … through poverty. 54 Similarly, in 1720 there were said to be 60 houses in Ashton, 55 compared with 55 in 1801, when the … down timber on the estate. Cooke claimed that he had only taken timber from assart land in Salcey forest, which he held …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Mainwaring family, from whom it descended by female heirs to the Veres and Trussells: about 1580 it was sold by Edward … Evanus, and who, on seating themselves here, chose him to be their first abbot; they afterwards removed to Furness. The … was in a very dilapidated condition, and no steps were taken during that period to rebuild the ruined south wall and …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Medway, and intersected by the road from East Grinstead to Tonbridge-Wells; and contains 891 acres, of which 64 are … 1837 the chancel, which was part of a former edifice, was taken down, and the east end of the chapel considerably … The inhabitants obtained in 1267 the grant of a market to be held on Friday, and a fair on June 17th; but both have …
Survey of London
… "Ashurst House," together with a shield of what purports to be the Ashurst arms. This engraving, in spite of its title, … church of St. Michael. It became dangerous and had to be taken down, only the two portions bearing the inscriptions …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Hertfordshire
… formerly double on the N.W. and S.E., but are now reduced to a single scarp, from 59 ft. high and 816 ft. broad; this … the Black Death, and the drawing of what is supposed to be old St. Paul's, scratched on the wall of the tower, are … capitals on the W., probably for a gallery which has been taken down. The large W. window of four lights has lost some …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Westmorland
… square bowl (Plate 44) with concave underside splayed back to an octagon, plain octagonal stem and plinth stopped out to … middle portion of the wing N. of the house appears also to be of medival date. Much rebuilding was done from 1575 … the turf. Probably the other stones of this cairn were taken to build the adjoining bield. (d) Mound (marked Tumulus …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Hertfordshire
… South Chapel was added, the E. wall of the nave destroyed to make room for the rood-loft, and the other walls of the … 17th century and have been much restored. Over the arcade to the chancel is a small shield with azure three lozenges … linea with late 17th or early 18th-century oak panelling taken from the former house. ConditionGood. (5). Cottage, in …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Aislabys subsequently had property here, and are supposed to have taken their name from that of the township. It comprises by … a stone coffin, under an enriched arched canopy, said to be the tomb of Alice Corbett, mistress of Henry I., and …
Analytical index to the series of records known as the Remembrancia
… Assessments. II. 122. Letter from the Lord Mayor to the Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, 1 complaining that one … had been assessed for the public service, her name would be returned as a defaulter. 2nd April, 1596. II. 172. Letter … issued, and expressing their opinion that steps should be taken to advance the assessment of those best able to bear …
Staffordshire Historical Collections
… 1232 Assize Roll of Bucks ( of uncertain date). " Essoins taken at Newport on Wednesday on the Octaves of Michaelmas." Supposed to be of 16 and 17 H. III. [6th October, 1232.] 1 Staff. William …