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A History of the County of Buckingham
… the town. At the north-east end of the High Street is the church of SS. Peter and Paul, surrounded by a graveyard which … of the High Street a little distance to the west of the church, is a 17th-century building of brick, two stories in … some other fittings of late 17th-century date. Nearer the church, on the opposite side of the street, is a …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… At the eastern end of the village is St. Nicholas's Church, with the school and rectory to the south of it. A little distance to the south-east of the church is a rectangular stone house, now a keeper's lodge, … for fifty children. About half a mile south-east of the church is Newton Park, now a farm. It was formerly the seat …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… The cottages are of half-timber and usually thatched. The church stands at the south-west angle of the crossing, and … dovecote, now somewhat dilapidated. To the south of the church is the rectory, a modern brick building incorporating … is referred to in 1729. 3 A little distance north of the church is the Baptist chapel at London End and at about the …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… the priory of Tickford had formerly held both Chicheley Church and Little Crawley chapel (see below). This attempt … Crawley, instanced their large share in the repair of the church wall there, their right to seats in the church, their contribution towards the tithes, the gifts and …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… chimney stacks are, however, of 16th-century date. The church stands conspicuously at the north-east end of the … the north-west. Manor Farm lies further to the west of the church. It is a good example of the better class of house, … 38 and afterwards in 1545 to the Dean and Canons of Christ Church, Oxford. 39 In 1086 Miles Crispin held a hide of land …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… valley close to the hamlet of Little London. 7 The church, at its east end on the high road from Bicester to … first built in 1845, are a little distance west of the church. The village contains many 17thcentury half-timber … family, 112 and again descended with Boarstall (q.v.). Church The church of ST. MARY consists of a chancel 26 ft. by …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… At its northern end Bridge Street enters the High Street, Church Street running to the east and south, and Weston Road, … on the east side, is the Cowper Memorial Congregational Church, built in 1879 to replace the Independent … has a footing in the neighbourhood, and in 1900 the church of Our Lady, Help of Christians, and St. Laurence was …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… scattered and much intersected by roads and lanes. The church of All Saints is in the north-west; a Primitive … possession of Mr. Henry Yates Thompson. South-west of the church is the manor-house, a timber building with brick … after the usual tithe had been paid to the parish church, according to Wigan's charter. 57 As a result of the …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… original chimney stacks. The main street is continued as Church Lane north-eastwards beyond the Buckingham Road and terminates at the church, which stands on a hill overlooking the valley of the … In the southern angle between the Buckingham Road and Church Lane is the Manor House, now a farm, which probably …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… it there is a fine view over the Vale of Aylesbury. The church stands to the north-west of the village, with the … property in Mentmore with the Dean and Chapter of Christ Church, Oxford, 68 who are the present owners. Pipard. Argent … of Pitchcott occur in the 15th 78 and 16th centuries. 79 Church The church of ST. GILES has a chancel measuring …