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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Arne ARNE, a parochial chapelry, in the union of Wareham and Purbeck, hundred of Hasilor, Wareham division of Dorset, … miles (E. by N.) from Wareham; containing 168 inhabitants; and comprising 1068 a. 2 r. 21 p., exclusive of 1754 acres of … the soil in the eastern part is clay, but elsewhere of a sandy nature. The village, which is remarkably healthy, and …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… him as a most suitable situation for works of this nature, and his example having been followed by others, the … and interesting caves; but in some places, is a fine sandy bottom, with safe landing. There are numerous islands … The soil, in the eastern part of the parish, is light and sandy; in the lower lands, a clayey loam; and in the …
A History of the County of Sussex
… Arundel ARUNDEL ARUNDEL AND SOUTH STOKE c. 1875 General History of the Town, p. 12. … 28. Religious Houses, p. 29. Communications, p. 32. Social and Cultural Activities, p. 35. Castle, p. 38. Castle … passed to the firm of Lambert and Co., later Lambert and Norris, which in 1935 was taken over by Friary, Holroyd and …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Arvans (St.) ARVANS (ST.), a parish, in the union and division of Chepstow, partly in the hundred of Raglan, … which is washed on the north-east by the river Wye, and situated on the road from Monmouth to Chepstow, comprises … of which are pasture, and one-third arable; the soil is a sandy loam. The living is a perpetual curacy, in the …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Andrew) ASHINGDON ( St. Andrew), a parish, in the union and hundred of Rochford, S. division of Essex, 2 miles (N. by … rectory, valued in the king's books at 8. 13. 4., and in the gift of the Nottidge family: the tithes have been … 377 inhabitants. It comprises 2072 acres, of a clayey and sandy soil. Ashley Hall, the ancient manorial mansion, which …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… from whom it descended by female heirs to the Veres and Trussells: about 1580 it was sold by Edward Vere, Earl of … The township comprises 1222 acres; the soil is of a sandy quality. The tithes have been commuted for 109 payable … of the Mersey; and comprises 1479 acres: the soil is of a sandy and light quality, and large quantities of potatoes and …
History Theses 1901-1970
… Asia ASIA GENERAL The Portuguese in India and the East Indies, 14971548. T.H. Jenkins. Birmingham M.A. 1924. The development and organisation of English trade to Asia, 15531605. D. … 16581707. Mrs. Anjali Basu. London Ph.D. 1965. Sir William Norris, Bt., and his embassy to Aurangzeb (16571702). H. Das. …
History Theses 1970-2014: Historical research for higher degrees in the universities of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland
… Asia 1970 After the Achaemenids: exchange, transmission and transformation in the visual culture of Babylonia, Iran and Bactria, c.330-c.100 B.C. Wood, Rachel K. D.Phil., … of development and the British Mandate in Palestine. Norris, Jacob Ph.D., Cambridge. (Hist.). Supervised by …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… - Aston-Blank Asselby ASSELBY, a township, in the parish and union of Howden, wapentake of Howdenshire, E. riding of … was held at the Conquest chiefly by the Bishop of Durham and Earl Morton; the Aislabys subsequently had property here, … surface is very unequal, and rather hilly; the soil is a sandy loam, and highly productive; and the scenery …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… III. It is situated on the road from Bridgnorth to Ludlow, and comprises 2238 a. 22 p.: limestone is obtained for manure, but in very small quantity, and basaltic stone for the repair of the roads. There was … are in Aston township, which is chiefly of a clayey and sandy soil; the land is cultivated in a judicious manner, and …