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A Dictionary of London
… Wharf (q.v.). During excavations made in 1890, oaken piles were found, said to be Roman, and to have formed part …
The Environs of London
… for Mohun. 5. Carew impaling Hoo. 6. Carew impaling Arg. 3 piles wavy issuing out of the chief, and nearly meeting in …
Old and New London
… houses, which overhang the dark flood, and are built upon piles, so that the place has positively the air of a Flemish …