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A History of the County of Oxford
… Farm, stands on gravel beside the Thame. 27 The original manor-house and church, moreover, lay close to the river … early inclosure and the sites of the old church and manor-house. Based on a map of 1628 in the possession of Mr. … 1746 gives a more detailed picture of the village. 33 The manor-house, its outhouses, and its grounds occupied 10 …
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… as far as the sea shore; and north-eastward beyond the manor of Grays, alias Ores, as far as the antient south wall … There is a fair held here yearly on the 29th of May. THE MANOR OF CHISTLET was given by king Ethelbert, on his … pounds. There are three arpens of vineyard. Of this manor, four knights, who are Frenchmen, held as much as was …
A History of the County of Surrey
… for his estate as a Royalist. It belonged to the manor of Aden, but was not the manor-house. Chobham Place is, as it now appears, a fine … homagers' part at 60 s. In King Edward's time the whole manor had been worth 16. 7 The manor of Chobham remained in …
A History of the County of Wiltshire
… built on the south side. 23 South of the church stood a manor house which in 1773 and 1817 had a small park to the … 1992 more closely grouped. 27 On the west side Lower or Manor Farm had extensive farm buildings around it in the early 19th century. 28 The house, called Manor House in 1992, was built in the earlier 18th century on …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… on high ground, rising to 613 ft. at the vicarage. The manor-house is near the vicarage, and hard by is a spring … out of cultivation and parochial bankruptcy was caused. MANOR Cholesbury is not mentioned by name in the Survey of … 5 The sub-tenant in 1086 was Helgot, 6 and in 1248 the manor of CHOLESBURY, first so-called in that year, was …
A History of the County of Berkshire
… by the queen, who granted the house and wood with the manor to Sir Francis Knollys and his wife Katherine. 10 There … indeed to have been destroyed by the Danes in 1006. 18 The manor of CHOLSEY was held by King Edward the Confessor and … demesne and in frankalmoign until the Dissolution. 21 The manor remained in the possession of the Crown until 1564, …
A History of the County of Warwick
… 100 acres of the parish ('the quantity of lands in this manor is between 1,600 and 1,700 acres'). 6 As early as 1710 … d., besides 84 acres of glebe and 29 of wood, waste, &c. 7 Manor In 1086 the 5-hide unit of [ CHURCH] LAWFORD was among … 8 In the reign of Henry II Roger Heyrun was lord of this manor. 9 He was probably son of the William 'Hairo' who held …
A History of the County of Worcester
… Abbot. 15 After that time the rights of the abbot in the manor appear to have lapsed. The Beauchamps continued as overlords, and occasional owners in demesne, 16 of the manor until the 14th century. 17 Under them the manor was held by the Roculfs, from whom Church Lench took …
A History of the County of Hampshire
… stands the church of St. Leonard. The rectory and Oakley Manor, the residence of Mrs. Beach, are close to it, and here … cent.); Marwelles, Hennodesferme 4 (xvi cent.). Manors The manor of MALSHANGER (Gerlei, xi cent.; Gerdelai, xii cent.; … in 1239 Alice quitclaimed her share to her sister. 10 The manor was held by the de la Beres and their successors by …
A History of the County of Worcester
… To the north-east of the church is the site of the former manor-house, the surrounding moat of which may still be … in the parish and for making compensation for tithes. 4 MANOR Three hides at CHURCHILL were held of the Bishop of Worcester's manor of Northwick in Claines at the time of the Domesday …