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Thoroton's History of Nottinghamshire
… in Hickling, to the Chapel of St. Clement, in Pomfret Castle. Lacye's Fee descended to the Earls of Lincolne, the … than an acre of land; it is an admirable situation for a castle, and commands a great extent of country. It is now … singular relation was given me: At a place near, called Castle-hill, partly upon the main Fosse-Road, opposite to the …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… camps in the parish, one at Keep Hill and the other at Castle Hill. 2 Under the Romans Wycombe, though not situated … strategical position Wycombe itself, or perhaps a castle 13 commanding the town, stood a siege 14 during the … the Priory, situated at the junction of Priory Avenue and Castle Street, a three-storied building probably of the 16th …
A History of the County of Hampshire
… the centre of the park on rising ground stands Highclere Castle, the seat of the Earl of Carnarvon, built on the site … the old fish-pond of the Bishops of Winchester. 1 Near the castle are the ruins of the church of St. Michael, which … Baron Porchester of Highclere in 1780, 12and Highclere Castle is the residence of the present earl. Herbert, Earl of …
A History of the County of Worcester
… co-heir Elizabeth Comyn, and became annexed to Goodrich Castle, which also fell to her share. 18 She afterwards … 19 The manor was still held of the Talbots of Goodrich Castle in 1410, 20 but a fourth part of it was said in 1461 … a fee, 21 and in 1542 it was held of the king as of Elmley Castle. 22 Under the Lacys the manor was held about 1182 by …
A History of the County of York North Riding
… of the western boundary of the parish, separating it from Castle Leavington. The banks of the river are well wooded, …
A History of the County of York North Riding
… of William Nevill afterwards Lord Fauconberg as of Skelton Castle. 50 Joan Countess of Kent and heir of the Fauconbergs … capture of Sir John Hotham, was governor of Scarborough Castle and colonel of a troop of horse. He died early in … the possession of Mr. Edmund Russborough Turton of Upsall Castle. Boynton of Barmston, baronet. Or a fesse between …
A History of the County of Worcester
… the manor of Hindlip being held of their manor of Elmley Castle, the descent of which was followed by the overlordship … spirits.' He was convicted and imprisoned in Worcester Castle, but the local authorities petitioned for his removal …
A History of the County of Somerset
… the manor being held, not without challenge, of Chepstow castle. It was, however, held of the Crown in 1246 when the …
A History of the County of Berkshire
… of the inclosed area is the mount of a mount and bailey castle, the history of which has been wholly lost. At the …
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… it continued till Sir Edward Poynings, governor of Dover castle, and lord warden, dying possessed of it anno 14 Henry …