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The Environs of London
… acres of land 1, of which about 380 are marsh on the Essex coast 2, 50 marsh on the Kentish side of the river, about 40 … belonged to the abbey of St. Mary de Graces, near the Tower, (being parcel of their manor of Poplar 21,) which … nave, and two aisles. At the west end is a plain square tower. The inside is fitted up in the Grecian style, having …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… The church is a plain ancient edifice, with a square tower. There are places of worship for Wesleyans and … Sanders, Esq., a curious edifice with a lofty handsome tower, having somewhat the appearance of a church; it was … principally in the decorated style, with a low embattled tower of later date: it was repaired and newly-pewed in 1741, …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the County of Northamptonshire
… than the 13th century but the irregular plan in which the tower and W. walls are now on a markedly different axis from … the nave of this stage is preserved on the E. face of the tower. The aisles were refenestrated and extended to the E. … the clearstorey was formed, the belfry stage of the tower added or rebuilt and the S.E. window in the chancel …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Dorset
… built and the South Porch added; the upper part of the Tower was perhaps built at the same period. The church was … responds and moulded four-centred head. The Central Tower (11 ft. square) is of three stages with a plain … is cruciform and comprises Chancel, N. Vestry, Central Tower with stone broach spire, N. and S. Transepts, Nave with …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Dorset
… stone slates. The late 14th or early 15th-century West Tower is the only surviving part of the old church; the nave … modern church was built. Architectural DescriptionThe West Tower (5 ft. by 7 ft.) is of late 14th or early 15th-century … low pyramidal roof and diagonal W. buttresses. The pointed tower-arch has chamfered reveals and is now blocked; set in …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… cathedral, of which the only one now remaining is Edgar's tower. In 1041, a tax imposed by Hardicanute excited an … when endeavouring to shelter themselves in Edgar's tower, and put them to death. To punish this outrage, the … being secured by a breakwater, is one of the safest on the coast: the entrance is lighted with gas. Great improvement …
Thoroton's History of Nottinghamshire
… who in the second of Richard the 2d, was committed to the tower, for detaining Margery de Narford, from her … summoned to parliament among the barons, constable of the Tower of London, and installed knight of the garter. For his … to that king, he was by his order imprisoned in the tower, his goods seized, attainted with his son who lost his …
The History and Antiquities of the County of Suffolk
… or chapel attached to the latter, and has a lofty square tower. The interior is well proportioned and reputably kept, …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Herefordshire
… is of 12th-century origin but was lengthened, and the West Tower added, probably in the 13th century. The building was … in 18519 when all the windows were renewed and the tower practically re-built. The North Porch is modern. … by a monument; it is not visible externally. The West Tower (12 ft. square) is of 13th-century date and of three …