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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the chesnut-bound Bible and prayer-book are retained by chains; the sermon is preached from the butt of a black oak, …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… defeat by the Earl of Warwick, the elder was hanged in chains on Norwich castle, and the younger upon the lofty …
Dictionary of Traded Goods and Commodities
… especially OXen or BULLOCKs were attached to the hauling chains for drawing a PLOUGH or a vehicle like a CART or WAIN. …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in City of York
… repairing them. 78 On 12 July 1537 Robert Aske was hung in chains from the summit of the tower and a year later the head … now blocked door, containing the portcullis windlass, the chains of which ran through the chapel ceiling and floor. It …