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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... stone , but only with large ditches , and placed a small garrison within them . Several Roman coins have been found here , particu . larly some of the Emperors Claudius and Constantine . THE remains of a roman camp were discovered , at ...
... stone , but only with large ditches , and placed a small garrison within them . Several Roman coins have been found here , particu . larly some of the Emperors Claudius and Constantine . THE remains of a roman camp were discovered , at ...
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... stone , that led to the Anti - room , defend- ed by two portcullises ; some parts of the grooves are yet remaining . The third and uppermost story was of the same dimensions as the former ; above this , was the top of the tower , on ...
... stone , that led to the Anti - room , defend- ed by two portcullises ; some parts of the grooves are yet remaining . The third and uppermost story was of the same dimensions as the former ; above this , was the top of the tower , on ...
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... stone , similar to those of the rest of the castle . Here is an aperture , for the admittance of air , near three feet square next the room , and terminating gradually on the outside in a small point , arched all the way with stone ...
... stone , similar to those of the rest of the castle . Here is an aperture , for the admittance of air , near three feet square next the room , and terminating gradually on the outside in a small point , arched all the way with stone ...
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... stone seat , where two persons might sit in a bending posture . There does not appear to have been any contrivance ... stones , well cemented , and covered with stucco , had been ornamented with paintings ; some of the colours appearing ...
... stone seat , where two persons might sit in a bending posture . There does not appear to have been any contrivance ... stones , well cemented , and covered with stucco , had been ornamented with paintings ; some of the colours appearing ...
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... stone on Thistle - hill , near this town , which led to the discovery of the long - concealed murder of Daniel Clark , by Eugene Aram , and others ; the circumstances of which , being too long for in- sertion here , may be seen in a ...
... stone on Thistle - hill , near this town , which led to the discovery of the long - concealed murder of Daniel Clark , by Eugene Aram , and others ; the circumstances of which , being too long for in- sertion here , may be seen in a ...
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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,...