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A History of the County of Buckingham
… and contains some 17th-century stone cottages. The church is at the east entrance, and to the east of this … Rectory House, built in 1855. About 200 yards north of the church is Turweston Manor House, the seat of Sir John … an existing windmill. 7 The school stands south of the church, and further beyond is the Wesleyan chapel, built in …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… of the station is the little village of Twyford. Near the church is the vicarage, which, although faced with modern … Twyford watermill is over half a mile north-west from the church. It was settled on Nicholas, son of Henry de Twyford, … a mile and a quarter south-west of Twyford. Here is a Church of England mission room. The residence of Mr. John …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… Pagnell to Northampton a little below the river. The small church of St. Peter stands on rising ground in the park about … live at Filgrave, more than 1 miles north-east of the church by the road. In a disused graveyard south of some … north-east of Filgrave is the site of the former parish church of St. Mary of Filgrave. 7 Near it to the south-east …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… village, which is small, is built on high ground with the church in a beautiful situation commanding fine views. On the … of the The Wilderness, Upper Winchendon, from the North church stood the ancient mansion of the Goodwins, 2 probably … There was a dovecote near the capital messuage in 1645. 77 Church The church of ST. MARY MAGDALENE consists of a chancel …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… here forms the main road from Aylesbury to Bicester. The church, approached through a lych-gate and by an avenue, … in Waddesdon formerly stood to the south of the church, on Philosophy Farm, the original endowment of the … the two elementary schools in the village belongs to the Church of England, and was built by Miss Alice de Rothschild …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… the Gilpins' house on the Green, 5 stood north-west of the church, 6 which is some distance north-west of the village within the park of Walton Hall. Near the church is the rectory, which is described in 1639 as 'a … by William Rixbaud, who then made a presentation to the church. 18 William was followed by another Hugh Rixbaud, …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… it is picturesque, with irregular thatched cottages. The church of St. Giles is close to both river and railway, and … 7 The Town Farm, standing a little to the north of the church, is a 17th-century stone house with roofs of tiles, … held by the lords of the manor in the 17th century. 87 Church The church of ST. GILES consists of a chancel, nave …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… of Mr. Francis Edward Bond. The Manor Farm, opposite the church, in the centre of the village, is thought to have been … by the Passelewes comprised a carucate of land and the church. 27 In 1359 Wavendon was alienated by Nicholas Pever … was held by Goduin the priest of Lewin of Nuneham. 193 Church The church of ST. MARY consists of a chancel 28 ft. 6 …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… from it by Shalstone and Biddlesden. The part round the church covers 1,381 acres, of which 654 are arable, 588 … Scott, bart. Southwest of the manor-house is the parish church of St. Augustine standing on low ground and nearly hidden by surrounding trees. Near the church is the vicarage, a 17th-century stone house of two …
A History of the County of Buckingham
… Tree House. 2 At the south-west end of the village is the church of St. Laurence. To the south of it is a moat, … acquiring further property in 1344 124 and 1367. 125 Church The church of ST. LAURENCE consists of a chancel 28 ft. 6 in. by …