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The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… nearly in the centre of it, on high ground, having the church adjoining to it, near which the lands are mostly … was of Alscot, in Warwickshire, esq. He was recorder of St. Alban's, secretary to the treasury, and fellow of the … is a poor mean plaistered building. It is dedicated to St. James, and was for may years in a dilapidated state, …
A History of the County of Oxford
… probably the principal settlement since it contained the church and, to the west of the church, a tithe barn belonging … 1633 by Edward Taylor (15951658), a successful lawyer of St. John's Street, Banbury. On Edward's death the manor … communicants was double that of 1854. 297 The church of ST. MARY MAGDALENE 298 consists of chancel, nave, north and …
A History of the County of Rutland
… cottages as boundary walls, etc. Wardley House, near the church, is a good stone-built farmhouse with barns and … Thomas Boyville and Alice Murdac. 40 Church The church of ST. BOTOLPH consists of chancel 19 ft. 4 in. by 17 ft. 9 in., … paten of 16389, with maker's mark B.F., the cup inscribed 'St. Botolph, Wardley,' and the paten '1638 Ex dono Joh. …
A History of the County of Hertford
… been originally a triangle in shape with the base at the church. 17 The market dates back to 1199, and must have been … his family for some generations. 36 The parish church of St. Mary is at the west end of High Street, on which the … there was an alien house at Ware, founded as a cell to St. Evroul when that monastery was endowed with the church of …
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… So much of it as is in the hundred of Ham, in which the church stands, is within the eastern division of the county, … and a fair for three days continuance at the feast of St. Matthew, which was renewed and confirmed to him in the … and deanry of Limne. The church, which is dedicated to St. Matthew, is a large handsome building, consisting of …
A History of the County of Huntingdon
… The village lies on the main road from Biggleswade to St. Ives, two and a half miles from Gamlingay station on the … Pocklington, D.D., afterwards canon of Peterborough and of St. George's Chapel, Windsor, was the author of two works, … and 1243, 51 but in 1249 Robert his son presented to the church. 52 Robert died before 1271, leaving a son under age …
A History of the County of Berkshire
… modern system of identification by finger-prints. The old Church House, now used as a parish room, stands in the … chaple at Chavey Down. The Roman Catholic church of St. Joseph at New Bracknell was built in 1898, and there are … or with a fesse asure over all. CHURCHES The church of ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS consists of a chancel 41 ft. 10 …
A History of the County of Berkshire
… was painted by George Leslie and J. D. Hodgson. The parish church is surrounded by a large churchyard opening on to the … islanders in 1785. It stood on the Mont de la Ville, near St. Helier, and was conveyed to its present position by sea … date it followed the descent of Billingbear in Waltham St. Lawrence (q.v.) till 1891, when Lord Braybrooke sold it …
A History of the County of Northampton
… still be seen in the field to the south of the road. The church lies in the centre of the village, and the houses are … including the churchyard, was 3 acres in extent. 2 Bury St. Edmunds Abbey. Azure three crowns each surrounding a pair … mother of Earl Morcar. It was given to the abbey of Bury St. Edmund by Queen Maud, wife of the Conqueror, 3 and …
A History of the County of Surrey
… some ancient oak in walls and ceilings. To the east of the church, and approached by a narrow lane, is the old … fever on 23 October 1556 and was buried in the church of St. Michael Bassishaw. 16 By his will dated 12 February 15534 … Rev. Atwood Wigsell, who married Susanna daughter of Henry St. John of the Inner Temple. 24 Their eldest son Atwood …