The history of the castle, town, and forest of Knaresborough; with Harrogate, and its medicinal waters [by E. Hargrove]. By E. HargrovePr.by Hargrove & Sons, 1809 - 423 стор. |
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... river Nidd . It is one of those ancient burghs that were part of the demesnes of the Crown , found under the title of Terra Regis , in Domesday Book , and other records ; all which , and the lands belonging to them , Littleton observes ...
... river Nidd . It is one of those ancient burghs that were part of the demesnes of the Crown , found under the title of Terra Regis , in Domesday Book , and other records ; all which , and the lands belonging to them , Littleton observes ...
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... river , for the sake of water ; and , on the skirt of a large forest , for the conve- niency of hunting , and pasture for their cattle . As these inviting circumstances were more conspicuous in some parts of the country than others ...
... river , for the sake of water ; and , on the skirt of a large forest , for the conve- niency of hunting , and pasture for their cattle . As these inviting circumstances were more conspicuous in some parts of the country than others ...
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... river and inaccessible rocks perfectly secured it on the south - west ; nor , could any person pass over either of the bridges , without being exposed to the fire from the castle . THE following extract , from the memoirs of COL . SIR ...
... river and inaccessible rocks perfectly secured it on the south - west ; nor , could any person pass over either of the bridges , without being exposed to the fire from the castle . THE following extract , from the memoirs of COL . SIR ...
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... river , hath been , from time immemorial , Journals of the house of commons , 22 Charles I. - Resolved , That the several castles of Tickhill , Sheffield , Knaresbrough , Cawood , San- dall , Boulton , Middleham , Hornsey , Mulgrave ...
... river , hath been , from time immemorial , Journals of the house of commons , 22 Charles I. - Resolved , That the several castles of Tickhill , Sheffield , Knaresbrough , Cawood , San- dall , Boulton , Middleham , Hornsey , Mulgrave ...
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... the grooves of the portcullis being yet discernable betwixt two semicircular pillars . ' These pillars , and two others on the side next the river , of beautiful workmanship , are the work of later times , 42 HISTORY OF.
... the grooves of the portcullis being yet discernable betwixt two semicircular pillars . ' These pillars , and two others on the side next the river , of beautiful workmanship , are the work of later times , 42 HISTORY OF.
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abbot acres afterwards Aldburgh amongst ancient Anne argent arms army baronet bart beautiful Boroughbridge brough called carucates castle chapel Charles choir church Clifford daugh daughter of sir died earl Edward Edward II elegant Elizabeth erected Fairfax feet forest formerly garrison Goldesburgh Goodricke ground gules half a mile Harewood Harrogate hath heir heiress hill honor horse inches inscription issue king Knares Knaresbrough knight lady land lord manor mansion married Mary memory Miwray monument Nidd obit parliament Percy Plumpton reign remains Ripley Ripon river river Nidd river Ure Robert rock roman ruins saint saxon scots Scotton Scriven seat side sir Henry Slingsby sir John sir John Ingilby sir Richard sir Thomas sir Thomas Slingsby Sir William Ingilby situation Skipton slain Stockdale stone TANCRED tower town trees tumulus village wall William de Percy WILLIAM STOCKDALE wood yards York Yorkshire
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Сторінка 45 - What does not fade ? The tower that long had stood The crush of thunder and the warring winds, Shook by the slow but sure destroyer Time, Now hangs in doubtful ruins o'er its base.
Сторінка 239 - I do love these ancient ruins. We never tread upon them but we set Our foot upon some reverend history : And, questionless, here in this open court, Which now lies naked to the injuries Of stormy weather, some men + lie...
Сторінка 200 - Mangled with wounds on his own earth lay dead ; Upon whose body Clifford down him sate Stabbing the corpse ; and cutting off the head, Crown'd it with paper, and to wreake his teene Presents it so to his victorious Queene.
Сторінка 379 - It was usual, with much labour, to place one vast stone upon another for a religious memorial.
Сторінка 351 - ... in width, and the same in depth ; and might serve for the insertion of two pedestals or props, which, it is not improbable, may formerly have supported the figure of some oracular Idol ; for these tubes, which are internally rugose, were capable of augmenting the sound of the voice, and giving its tone a degree of almost supernatural vehemence and terrible solemnity ; and by the artful management of the Druid priests might occasionally become instruments for the promulgation of oracular decrees."*...
Сторінка 248 - Tho' the partial world Despised and disregarded His low and humble state, The equal eye of Providence Beheld and blessed it With a Patriarch's health and length of days ; To teach mistaken man These blessings are entailed on Temperance, A life of labour, and a mind at ease.
Сторінка 107 - Dr. Bright wrote the first treatise on its virtues and uses; Dr. Dean, in 1626; Dr. Stanhope, in 1631 ; Dr. French, in 1651 ; Dr. Neale, in 1656; Dr.
Сторінка 248 - And though the partial world despised and disregarded his low and humble state, the equal eye of Providence beheld and blessed it with a patriarch's health and length of days, to teach mistaken man these blessings are entailed on temperance, a life of labour, and a mind at ease.
Сторінка 247 - Marmaduke Brodelay, Lord Abbot of Fountains, did frequently visit his Lord, and drink a hearty glass with him; that his Lord often sent him to inquire how the Abbot did, who always sent for him to his lodgings ; and, after ceremonies, as he called it, passed, ordered him, besides wassel, a quarter of a yard of roast-beef for his dinner (for that Monasteries did deliver their guests meat by measure), and a great black jack of strong drink.
Сторінка 297 - I must confess I knew no strength but the powerful hand of God that gave them this repulse. After this they made another attempt, in which Captain Atkinson (on our part) was slain : And here again there fell out another remarkable providence, during this conflict, our magazine was blown up. This struck such a terror into the enemy, believing we had cannon, which they were before informed we had not, that they instantly retreated ; and though I had but a few horse, we pursued the enemy some miles,...