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A History of the County of Wiltshire
… in Brookway and Westbury, would be of no damage to the king, but would deprive Walter Pavely of a suit every three …
A History of the County of Wiltshire
… Westbury Manors MANORS. In 1086 the king, as successor to Queen Edith, held WESTBURY. 40 It could … had begun before 1086, for by then William Scudet, the king's cook, held an estate of 4 hides which was to form … four men from 1170 to 1173, 51 when it was granted by the king to Reynold Pavely. 52 He was holding the manor in 1194, …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… 50 inhabitants. The living is a rectory, valued in the king's books at 7. 12. 6., and in the patronage of the Crown. … r. 32 p. The living is a discharged rectory, valued in the king's books at 11. 10. 7., and in the gift of the Bishop of … a vicarage, with that of Edenbridge annexed, valued in the king's books at 19. 19. 4.; net income, 608; patron and …
A History of the County of Sussex
… Edward de St. John and Eve, having recovered in the king's court of certain manors, including Westhampnett, had … Hastings for disseisin, although he was under age and the king's ward. 14 They were evidently successful, as in 1338 … heir was his son William, then aged 15, and he was in the king's wardship in 1336, when he held of Hugh de St. John the …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… by Edward II. The living is a rectory, valued in the king's books at 22. 4. 2., and in the gift of G. Courthope, … generally flat. The living is a rectory, valued in the king's books at 20, and in the gift of the Countess of … June. The living is a discharged vicarage, valued in the king's books at 10. 6. 8.; net income, 197; patron and …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in London
… In chancelon E. wall, (1) to Theodora, wife of Richard King, 1693, oval tablet with carved drapery, laurel-wreath, … the nation of the Greeks, the Most Serene Charles II being King and the Royal Prince Lord James being Commander of the … a large late 14th or early 15th-century figure of a king with sceptre, orb and crown; the relative positions of …
Old and New London
… that wraps the mighty dead!" Ingoldsby Legends. Tomb of King SebertSt. Benedict's ChapelSt. Edmund's ChapelSt. … the rest are the consorts of kings. The tomb of Sebert, king of the East Saxons, who died in 616, and of Ethelgoda, … were paintings, long since defaced, done by order of the king, who was strongly imbued with a love of the arts." …
Old and New London
… TowerSt. Catharine's ChapelThe Little CloisterThe King's Jewel HouseThe Great CloisterBurial-place of the … of England first held their meetings, as part of the King's Parliament; and here they continued to hold their … the reign of James I., if not sooner, the records of the King's Bench and the Common Pleas were deposited in this …
Old and New London
… First AbbeyThe Building burnt by the Danes and restored by King EdgarRebuilt by Edward the ConfessorDeath of Edward the … the royal palace of Westminster to the monastery that the king was allowed the privilege of a separate entrance to the … times, and suffered greatly from the ravages of the Danes. King Edgar, through the influence of Dunstan, is said to have …
Old and New London
… were of opinion that their chief should take the title of King of England; and then the Archbishop of York asked the … English if they would have William the Norman for their king. The reply on either side was given by acclamation in … attending on the occasion. The unction over, and the king being royally arrayed, he was led up to the altar, where …