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A History of the County of Berkshire
… build a house which it was intended should be a miniature castle of Heidelberg. He is said to have engaged Sir …
A History of the County of Berkshire
… Wood. 8 There is a large earthwork, known as Grimsbury Castle, in Fence Wood at the south of the parish, 9 and in …
A History of the County of Oxford
… tithes in Hampton to the church of St. George in Oxford castle. 124 When St. George's and its possessions became part …
A History of the County of Worcester
… Lovett was subsequently held of the barony of Elmley Castle, and the overlordship is mentioned for the last time … became divided was held of the honour of Elmley Castle. 80 This manor was known in later times as GREAT … forfeiture in 1396, 90 followed the same descent as Elmley Castle until it was granted to Henry VII in 1487 by Anne …
A History of the County of Worcester
… May 1645 Prince Rupert ordered his confinement in Ludlow Castle until he paid 500 for the king's service, and in July …
A History of the County of Worcester
… Parishes Hanley Castle HANLEY CASTLE Hanlie (xi cent.); Hanlega, Hanlegam, Hanlea (xii cent.); Hanlegh (xiii cent.). Hanley Castle, which appears to have been known alternatively as …
A History of the County of Worcester
… manor was returned in 1537 as held of the honour of Elmley Castle 8 and in 1640 as held of the Crown. 9 Like many other … and Present State of Gloucs. (ed. 1768), 324. See Hanley Castle. Testa de Nevill (Rec. Com.), 40; Cal. Inq. p.m. 208 …
A History of the County of Northampton
… de Seymour of Hannington received pardon for breakingthe castle of Rockingham, 54 and in the following year the King … to William de Seymour of Hannington the county and castle of Northampton. 55 Robert Seymour of Hannington went …
A History of the County of Oxford
… which supplied the village and the fishponds of Hanwell Castle. Here were the pound, the smithy, and the green. Hanwell Castle and the church stood apart, the church on high ground … was made necessary by the large area occupied by the castle on one side of the road and of the position of the …
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… Anne, the first wife of Thomas Heron, esq. late of Chilham castle, and Jane married to Thos. Williams, esq. of …