Jones' Views of the Seats, Mansions, Castles, Etc. of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England:: Accompanied with Historical Descriptions of the Mansions, Lists of Pictures, Statues, &c. and Genealogical Sketches of the Families, of Their Possessors: Forming Part of the General Series of Jones' Great Britain Illustrated, ....Jones & Company, 1829 - Architecture, Domestic |
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... feet thick , and the apartments vaulted ; in these the cattle were used to be secured at night against the incursions of the moss troopers . There is a well within it . Belsowe , now written Belsay , has been the residence of the ...
... feet thick , and the apartments vaulted ; in these the cattle were used to be secured at night against the incursions of the moss troopers . There is a well within it . Belsowe , now written Belsay , has been the residence of the ...
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... feet long by 39 feet wide , and is adorned with portraits of the Earls of Northumberland . The Drawing Room is 46 feet 7 inches long , by 35 feet 4 inches wide , and 22 feet in height ; it is of an oval form , with a large semicircular ...
... feet long by 39 feet wide , and is adorned with portraits of the Earls of Northumberland . The Drawing Room is 46 feet 7 inches long , by 35 feet 4 inches wide , and 22 feet in height ; it is of an oval form , with a large semicircular ...
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... feet long , and contains a large and very valuable collection of books , prints , & c . The House is well sheltered by thriving woods and plantations ; the walks , pleasure - grounds , and gardens are extensive , and derive considerable ...
... feet long , and contains a large and very valuable collection of books , prints , & c . The House is well sheltered by thriving woods and plantations ; the walks , pleasure - grounds , and gardens are extensive , and derive considerable ...
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... feet by thirty - three . The principal staircase is oval , and of the most pleasing construction , but rather unfortunately placed for effect on entrance . - To mention every apartment that contains somewhat rare or valuable , would be ...
... feet by thirty - three . The principal staircase is oval , and of the most pleasing construction , but rather unfortunately placed for effect on entrance . - To mention every apartment that contains somewhat rare or valuable , would be ...
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... feet in length , was only one side of an intended quadrangle ; it faces the north ; and had the original magnificent plan been completed , the principal front would have been to the south . The entrance is to a Hall , of noble ...
... feet in length , was only one side of an intended quadrangle ; it faces the north ; and had the original magnificent plan been completed , the principal front would have been to the south . The entrance is to a Hall , of noble ...
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Page 40 - February 4, 1641. He served that unfortunate monarch as Colonel of Horse, and suffered much both in person and estate during the civil wars, but happily survived the usurpation of Cromwell, and witnessed the restoration of King Charles II. to the throne of his ancestors. The second son of the second Baronet was George Kaye, Esq. of Denby Grange ; he married Dorothy, daughter of Robert Saville, of Bryan Royd, in this county, and, dying in the year 1707> his son succeeded to the property of his two...