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A History of the County of Wiltshire
… In the 15th century the constableship of Trowbridge castle was said to be appurtenant to the manor and to have … service (as it was said) of being constable of Trowbridge castle. 56 He was succeeded by his son Christopher, who died … days in time of war. It is possible that this tenure by castle-guard may be connected with the later claim of the …
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… descended of a younger branch of the Browns, of Beechworth-castle, from whom it descended to his grandchild of the same …
A History of the County of Worcester
… century, 26 and the manor followed the descent of Elmley Castle 27 until the death of Richard Earl of Warwick in 1439. …
A History of the County of Berkshire
… and other adherents of the Empress Maud constructed a castle at Faringdon, which was stormed and taken by Stephen in 1145. 6 This castle, which was doubtless only an earthwork with timber … of William the Porter 7 suggests that possibly part of the castle or some other royal residence then survived. In 1202, …
A History of the County of Huntingdon
… This John married Joan, daughter of Sir Robert Peverel of Castle Ashby, Northants; he had summons to Councils from 1324 … Ibid.; G.E.C. Complete Peerage, vii, 191. Wise, Rockingbam Castle, 115, 218. For descent of Emberton, see V.C.H. Bucks, …
A History of the County of Northampton
… Harrowden, who, among other offices, was lieutenant of the castle of Guisnes in Picardy and constable of Rockingham, 44 … was the manor of Wardon (q.v.), and the garrison of the castle of Rockingham was provided by making it a charge on that barony. 83 This service of castle guard was soon commuted for a payment of 5 s. from …
A History of the County of York North Riding
… 50 Ismania daughter of Roald the Constable of Richmond Castle and Thomas de Burgh her son and heir granted the …
A History of the County of Worcester
… Chase, 46 which pertained to the lordship of Hanley Castle (q.v.), and for its Benedictine priory. Tradition says … 118 Anne and her husband William Savage of Elmley Castle, and in 1588 in tailmale successively on their sons … Giles and George. 119 This property descended with Elmley Castle 120 till about 1774, when Thomas Byrche Savage is said …
A History of the County of Oxford
… Nigel were brothers of Robert d'Oilly, constable of Oxford castle. 242 Nigel was Robert's heir, and in 1166 his grandson … sister Margaret, who had married Humphrey Weld of Lulworth Castle (Dors.). 359 Thomas Weld assumed the name of Simeon, … V.C.H. Sussex, ix. 133; for the Fiennes family see'The Castle of Herstmonceux and its Lords', Suss. Arch. Coll. iv. …
A History of the County of Hertford
… of King John against the barons, 'for her support in our castle of Lincoln, for as long as it pleases us.' 9 Later in …