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The Environs of London
… Manor of Woolwich, in the early part of Edward the First's reign 8. In the year 1324, the manor of Woolwich belonged … know not what became of it immediately after Lady Hastings's death. Philipott says, that the Boughtons sold it to the … Lieut. Thomas Sanders of the Royal Artillery, 1766; Simeon Hill, Esq. 1769; Joseph Harris, Esq. master shipwright at …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… of Redbornestoke, union and county of Bedford, 4 miles (S. W.) from Bedford; containing 1122 inhabitants. It … elevation. The living is a vicarage, valued in the king's books at 13. 6. 8., and has a net income of 236; the … have been discovered at various times; and on Chaldon Hill are the remains of an exploratory camp, near which …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the County of Northamptonshire
… NW, b SP 75 NE) Wootton parish, 702 hectares in area, lies S. of Northampton and the R. Nene. It is separated from the … a narrow access to the Nene. Its boundary on the W. and S. sides is formed by the Wootton Brook while its boundary to … Ditch and Enclousures (?) ( c. SP 728580), W. of Wootton Hill Farm, on Middle Lias Marlstone, at 68 m. above OD. An …
A History of the County of Oxford
… the 1270s the principal franchises included Queen Eleanor's Hanborough manor, which was free from all outside interference, and Edmund, earl of Cornwall's numerous manors in the hundred, for which he held pleas, … Though the withdrawal of suit by some of the earl's tenants was challenged, 23 the North Oseney court continued …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… cathedral, of which the only one now remaining is Edgar's tower. In 1041, a tax imposed by Hardicanute excited an … when endeavouring to shelter themselves in Edgar's tower, and put them to death. To punish this outrage, the … 28th, Cromwell, at the head of 17,000 men, arrived at Red Hill, within one mile of the city, where he fixed his …
Petitions to the Worcestershire Quarter Sessions, 1592-1797
… George [Vett...?] [illegible] Brace John [Wheley?] R. Hill Nicholas Davis Gilbert Wheeler Robart Barnett Francis …
Petitions to the Worcestershire Quarter Sessions, 1592-1797
… at commaundment Thomas Woseley Humfrey Moreley Thomas Hill Richard Waties Thomas Bird William Carter Walter Comber … Humfrey Brian Robert Tymberlake Richard Hughes Thomas Hill John Berd John Cookes Humfrey [Geerse?] Thomas Mey …
Petitions to the Worcestershire Quarter Sessions, 1592-1797
… disorders, and abuses aforesaid, [we...?] [pari...s?] and [inhabitants?] of Bayton aforesaid, whose names … John Bishoppe John [Hoouper?] Walter Cumber Thomas Hill Richard Watys Humfry Heycockes Humfry [Geerige?] …
Petitions to the Worcestershire Quarter Sessions, 1592-1797
… an order granted by John Wilde lord cheife baron and Roger Hill judges at the last assizes holden at the said cittye for … is [illegible] [illegible] The Churchwarden of St. Peter's Parish Droitwich. Ref.110 BA1/1/21/87 (1613) To the right … Richard Holmer Thomas Wheler John Wall Richard More John Hill collecters Richard Mansell John Paston John Addenbrooke …