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Historical Account of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
… Thyrsis;"also of a most pleasant description of Benwell village, called, "A Trip to Benwell,"1726, 8vo. He died …
A History of the County of York East Riding
… WILTON BEACON DIVISION (Western Part) ALLERTHORPE The Village of Allerthorpe lies about 13 miles east of York, just … of the main York-Hull road. 1 The largely depopulated village of Waplington is less than a mile to the south-west … to 75 ft. at the northern parish boundary. Allerthorpe village is on the higher ground, and Waplington was probably …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… and attached to it is a neat Roman Catholic chapel. The village is pleasantly situated about half a mile from the … the surrounding scenery is pleasingly varied, and the village neatly built. Sandstone is quarried for rough … in deeds of the thirteenth century; they resided in the village, and were at that time retainers to the Lords Audley. …
Thoroton's History of Nottinghamshire
… the church, I have more than once, after journeying from village to village, completely tired, found comfortable refreshment for …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… is quarried, chiefly for rough building purposes. The village is situated at the foot of a ridge of limestone … which prevailed here, has entirely declined. The village is resorted to for bathing, and the sands, being very …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… of the Birmingham and Derby railroad 1 mile from the village. A manufactory of tape employs about ninety hands. … 1 r. 12 p. of land; and within its limits is part of the village of Longridge, a large, thriving, stone-built place, … except the north-west, by the county of Gloucester. The village lies a short distance south of the road from …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex
… S.E. (b)xvii. N.E.) Alphamstone is a parish and small village 5 m. N.E. of Halstead. The church is interesting. …