outward surface, is a bason, 18 inches in diameter; and, also, a larger cavity, of an irregular shape. This fragment is two feet thick, 15 long, and seven broad. Near that very large rock, which appears to have been split from top to bottom, is another fragment, with a similar cavity and bason, on it's surface; which has also, been thrown down, from the adjoining rock. There is not the least doubt, but that most of the druidical altars, which the strength or art of man could subvert, were either thrown down, or otherwise defaced, by the romans, saxons, and danes; whilst many others, on the summits of our highest rocks, have withstood not only all human force, but the conquering power of time, and the rage of storms and tempests, through a long course of revolving ages.

THAT this was a place, set apart, for the celebration of religious rites, during the dark ages of pagan superstition, there can be little doubt; from the great number of tumuli seen here, similar in situation to those near Stone-henge, within view of the place of solemn meeting; and, the like consideration, that the moderns bury in church-yards, and consecrated grounds.

IN digging for peats, among these rocks, have been found the roots and stems of oak, fir, and other trees: Branches of the holly, and mountain-ash, are now seen, in many parts of this place, issuing from the clefts of the rocks. Of plants, here are the cloud-berry, whortle-berry, wood-sorrel, climbing fumitory, branched polypody; and, heath, with white flowers.

In the centre of this most picturesque scene, is a house, with suitable offices: It was built, for the reception of company, resorting to the place, by the noble owner of the estate, William, lord Grantley, in the year 1792.

HAVING viewed these stupendous rocks, we can be at no loss in accounting for the Boroughbridge obelisks Whether they were drawn from Plumpton, or Brimham, is a matter of indifference; here is certainly a source, for supplying great numbers of them.

THAT this place formerly abounded with all sorts of wild beasts, and birds, peculiar to the forest, is evident, from the following grants, to the monks of Fountains:

ROGER DE MOWBRAY, and Nigel, his son, gave to the monks of Fountains, half a carucate of land hère.

ROGER DE MOWBRAY, Nigel and Robert, his sons, gave all Brimham, to the monks of Fountains; reserving to themselves, yearly, buck, a wild-boar, a kid, and what birds they should take.

AND, in the year 1280, Roger de Mowbray gave all the wild beasts and birds, in the whole forest of Brimham, for the use of the infirmary, at Fountains; and, allowed the monks to have their own foresters.

FROM some parts of this place, is an extensive view of the great vale of Nidd; at the bottom of which, the river is seen for many miles, till lost in it's various windings, amongst the distant mountains.

STAGE X..

Harrogate, to Allerton-Mauleverer.—Whixley.

--Kirby-hall-Nun-monkton.--Benning

burgh.-Red-house.

ALLERTON*-MAULEVERER;

THE seat of a family of that name, for more than

500 years: The name, in ancient writings, is called Malus Leporarius Mal-leveror, or the Bad Hunter. Arms.-Sable, three greyhounds, current, in pale argent, collared, or.

WILLIAM MAULEVERER, the first of that name, after the conquest.-Richard, the first of that name, built the old church, here, dedicated to saint Martin. Sir John Mauleverer; obit 1400: He married Eleanor, daughter of sir Piers Middleton.-Sir Halneth was high-sheriff, 1420, and 1422: He married the

*Allerton.-Nothing was more familiar, in former ages, than for towns, or territories, to receive names from that sort of wood, with which they abounded. Thoresby.

daughter and heiress of Alexander Lutteril.→John, the sixth, married Isabel, daughter of sir John Markenfield. Sir John, married Alizon, daughter of John Banks.-Sir Thomas, married Elizabeth, daughter of John de la River. Sir Richard, married Jane, daughter of sir Robert Plumpton.-Sir Thomas, married Eleanor, daughter of sir Henry Oughtred.—Sir Richard, high-sheriff, 1558.-Sir Thomas, created a baronet, in the year 1640; took up arms for the parliament; raised a regiment of horse, and another of foot, for their service; was governor of Ripon, and afterwards of Hull: He married Mary, daughter of sir Thomas Wilbraham, knt..-Sir Richard, the second baronet, was high-sheriff, 1667.-Sir Thomas, the third baronet.-Sir Richard, the fourth baronet, married Barbara, daughter of sir Thomas Slingsby, bart.: He died, in the year 1713; leaving one son and heir, sir Richard Mauleverer, bart.; who died, aged 26 years, unmarried; and left the estate, by will, to his mother, the lady Barbara; who married, secondly, John, lord Arundel, of Trerice, in Cornwall; by whom he had issue, Richard Arundel, esq., master of the mint, and member of parliament, for Knaresbrough: He married lady Frances Manners; by whom, he had several children; who all died in their infancy: He dying, in the year 1758, left all his estates to his lady; who died, in the year 1769, and left this estate to William Monkton Arundel, viscount Galway; from whom, it descended to his son,

Robert, the present viscount; who, in the year 1786, sold it to his royal highness, Frederick, duke of York; who, with his royal brother, the prince of Wales, resided here, some time, in the month of October, 1787; and, in the month of June, 1789. The whole estate, containing 4525 acres, was purchased by colonel Thomas Thornton; who, in 1805, sold it to the right honorable Charles lord Stourton.

The House

Is an elegant mansion, built by the duke of York; and stands upon an easy rising ground, within four miles of Knaresbrough, six from Wetherby, seven from Harrogate, and 13 from York; commanding an extensive view of a beautiful and well-cultivated country. The BREAKFAST, DINING, and DRAWINGROOMS, are each 30 feet, by 20; the BALL-ROOM, is 45 feet, by 25.

The Park

CONTAINS 400 acres of exceeding rich land, encompassed with a high wall of brick, four miles in extent; has a great variety of ground, and is well stocked with deer, and other game.

ON a lofty eminence, shaded with trees, is an OCTAGON TOWER, consisting of two rooms. The entrance, is by a double flight of steps; both of which,

and the terrace, round the building, are secured by