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A History of the County of Buckingham
… the north of the parish, and is grouped round the parish church, which stands in a churchyard on rising ground. The … the inn known as 'The Old Hat,' which stands opposite the church, is an ancient building of interest. A house on the south side of the church dates probably from the 16th century, and still …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… these hamlets. 4 The rectory, to the north-west of the church, is a 16th-century building of two stories with … is fed by springs from the hill behind the house called Church Hill, whence the foundation stones of the church, according to village tradition were repeatedly …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… as 'an ancient enclosure depopulated.' 3 The ruins of the church or chapel of St. Peter stand in a small field … by an iron railing in the south-east of the parish. 4 The church, which dated from the latter half of the 13th century, … two lights, but now wanting both mullions and tracery. The church was altered and decorated by Sir Henry Lee at the end …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… small and lies in a hollow in the south of the parish. The church and churchyard occupy a central position, with the … two Barns, one of Stone of 6 Bays.' 2 South-west of the church is the manorhouse, now used as a farm and for many … Andrew de St. Lys. 19 John de Wolverton presented to the church, which was attached to the manor, in 1349, 20 and in …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… cuts across the north-east corner of the parish. The church stands on a little hill at the north end of the … houses. Robinson's Farm, about 150 yards south-west of the church, is a 17th-century stone house of two stories with an … Ravenstone in the prior's manor is mentioned in 1525. 117 Church The church of ALL SAINTS consists of a chancel 28 ft. …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… bridge by the Old Fisherman Inn, on the road to Thame. The church stands beyond the inn to the north-west; the vicarage, … 73 It is now held in trust for Commander J. Henley, R.N. Church The church of ST. MARY MAGDALENE consists of a chancel measuring …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… farm-houses built of stone with tiled roofs. The church is situated at the south-east, with the rectory, a … called Bainel, of whom William Bainel presented to the church of Shalstone in 1230, 13 and about the same date was … married his daughter and heir Marian, 33 presented to the church, the record stating that Alan Aete had presented the …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… Street. The more important portion, the township of Church End, where St. Mary's Church is, lies in Newport Hundred, and has to the south of … during the 19th century. In 1831 there were 1,510 acres in Church End and 1,620 in Brook End, a total of 3,130 acres, 1 …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… village, the northern and higher end of which is called Church End, this name appearing early in the 16th century. 3 Here the church of St. Laud the Martyr stands on elevated ground, with … Lowes, Adams and Chesters, was situated north of the church, according to Browne Willis. 5 Another manor-house in …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… Watling Street. At the eastern end of the village is the church of St. Thomas. To the north is the Rectory house, … House, formerly Simpson Villa, lies south-west of the church. It was built about the middle of the 19th century for … of the wharf. There is a Wesleyan Chapel north-west of the church, originally built in 1842, but rebuilt on a new site …