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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… stained glass. The reading-desk is formed of an eagle, on whose spread-out wings the chesnut-bound Bible and … sigilaria or antediluvian palm-tree; and the clerk's desk, on the opposite side, is the figure of a pelican; all very … the county of Worcester, situated on the left bank of the Severn, immediately opposite Bewdley, and connected with that …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… barley, and oats. The village is beautifully situated on elevated ground commanding a fine prospect over the … and the Derby hills. The manufacture of glass is carried on to some extent, and there is a corn-mill on the river … an important Roman station on the north-east bank of the Severn, in the bed of which, at low water, here maybe traced …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… Thereafter Charlton was a member of the manor of Eyton on Severn. 37 Three overseers of the poor were appointed in 1669 and disbursed £31 3 s. 3 d. on pensions, house repairs, paupers' burials, and the like. …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… granted it to his younger brother Robert before they left on Crusade in 1271. Early in 1273, when Hamon's death … countesses 1473-6, 87 1538-67, 88 and 1590-1608. 89 On the death of Edward, 8th earl of Shrewsbury, in 1618 the … with Harley and was a member of the manor of Eyton on Severn. 35 In 1611 the Vernons of Hodnet abandoned a claim, …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… containing 133 inhabitants. It is situated on an acclivity above Bottesford beck, and comprises 733 a. 3 … considerable traffic in timber, corn, and coal, is carried on. A fair for cattle is held on October 15th. The living is … king's books at 9. 19. 4.; net income, 463; patron, J. M. Severn, Esq. The church, a substantial and venerable …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Yockleton YOCKLETON, a township, in the parish of Westbury, union of Atcham, hundred of Ford, S. division of … numerous army, attended by his whole court. The besiegers, on his approach, retired towards the north, and intrenched … his funeral obsequies were performed with great solemnity on the west side of the city, near Acomb: in the immediate …
A History of the County of Somerset
… late Mr. W. Baker, who has contributed an excellent paper on the subject to the Somerset Archological and Natural … A very rare winter visitor. It has been reported from the Severn coast. 140. White-fronted Goose. Anser albifrons … (3) . . . in use; Meare, Compton Dundon, Aller, Godney, Westbury, Stoke, Nyland, Cheddar Water and Kenn Moor, not in …
A History of the County of Somerset
… by Mr. F. C. Woodbridge. Winsford is a small village on the borders of Exmoor. Those from Blue Anchor and Leigh … is a small village lying between Watchet and Minehead on the coast of the Bristol Channel. Leigh Woods is situated … pallipes (Lereboullet), abundant in the Thames and Severn canal, may extend its range further westward. In …