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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… intrenchments in the parish, namely, Castle Canyke, the Beacon (near the town), and one in Dunmere wood; and above …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the parish of BishopWilton, union of Pocklington, Wilton-Beacon division of the wapentake of Harthill, E. riding of …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the town, for the watchmen whose duty it was to light the beacon on its summit, upon the discovery of any ships in the …
A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… in a cottage called Clynhr, situated under the Brecknock Beacon, and near the small lake Ln Cwm Llwch. Among the … elevation. The latter is sometimes called Trcastle Beacon, from the neighbouring village of Trcastle; it rises … sometimes designated, in the singular number, the Van, or Beacon; but more commonly, and with greater propriety, are …
Calendar of Border Papers
… brought to myself in a morning at 3 of the clock, of a beacon to be fired not far from this town) might easily have …
Calendar of Border Papers
… Coupland, who are never called to service but by fyer and beacon, or for generall service. Your lordshipp shall …
Calendar of Border Papers
… men on "the border syde" to invade us, but seeing by our beacon fires, I had warning, retired without more damage than …