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An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the County of Northamptonshire
… of Yelvertoft itself. The long narrow W. projection, lying against Watling Street, is similar in appearance to that part …
A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… a reinforcement, which enabled him to defend himself against the attacks of the Welsh prince. It was partly … when, despairing of being able to defend the fortress against Llewelyn ab Iorwerth, Prince of North Wales, from …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… of earth raised by Adrian, as a more effectual barrier against incursions, he returned to York, where he spent the … he was released, on payment of a fine, and taking an oath of fidelity and allegiance to the king. This monarch, … the city into a county of itself, and appointed two sheriffs, in lieu of the three bailiffs that previously …