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A History of the County of Oxford
… in 1086 was held by Osbern son of Richard of Richard's Castle (Salop.). The overlordship passed to Osbern's … Margaret, held 1 fee in Mollington, as of Richard's Castle; 69 the overlordship is again mentioned in 12423, 70 … who died in possession of half of the former Richard's Castle fee in Mollington. 74 Thomas de Beauchamp, Earl of …
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… as an acknowledgment. 1 It appears by the record of Dover castle, taken in king Edward I.'s reign, that the prior of … one knight's fee in Horton, by the service of ward to that castle, being part of that barony held of it, called the … of the barony of the earl of Bologne, constable of that castle in the reign of king Henry I. and Darell, in his …
A History of the County of Somerset
… and bishop of Winchester. 36 The construction of the castle on St. Michael's hill to dominate the surrounding area … on St. Michael's hill; and the foundation of the Norman castle on the spot was seen as a final insult to the defeated … had been that precious relic. 38 The siege of the castle in 1068 was an attempt at English independence. 39 …
A History of the County of Warwick
… Thomas's son Francis. 45 The latter inherited Studley Castle by his marriage with a niece of Phillips Lyttelton and … death in 1865 was succeeded by Thomas Walker of Studley Castle and Berkswell, and in 1887 47 by the latter's son … pale wise all counter-coloured. In 1903 the Studley Castle Estate was purchased by the Earl of Warwick's trustees …
A History of the County of Hampshire
… sable; Huttoft, Sable three dragons' heads razed argent; a castle and in base two letters H; and a blank shield. These … in the Crown in the person of Henry IV. The shield with a castle and two letters is that of a sheriff whose Christian … interest seems to have passed, perhaps with Carisbrooke Castle, to William de Montagu Earl of Salisbury, for he died …
A History of the County of Hampshire
… manor of MOTTISTONE was held of the honour of Carisbrooke Castle. 6 Before the Conquest four thegns had held it, but in …
A History of the County of Berkshire
… in 1207 William, now styled William de Carew (from Carew Castle, co. Pembroke), paid 40 oz. of gold not to be …
A History of the County of Northampton
… and Hog Hole Spinney, is the artificial elevation known as Castle Hill, which may have been the site of the Fitz John's … were held of the Balliol family, as of the honor of Castle Bernard; these, which in the 12th-century survey were …
A History of the County of Northampton
… and were turned by him into a park, attached to the Castle of Northampton, and therefore at first known as …