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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... rising on the borders of Roxburghshire in Scotland , pursues a wild and romantic course to the town of Bellingham , about two miles distant from Hesleyside , which , backed by the Moors , forms a pleasing termination to the prospect ...
... rising on the borders of Roxburghshire in Scotland , pursues a wild and romantic course to the town of Bellingham , about two miles distant from Hesleyside , which , backed by the Moors , forms a pleasing termination to the prospect ...
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... rising grounds , which most happily screen the inhabitants of Serlby from the northern blast , and render it a very desirable residence at all seasons . There are many valuable paintings and family portraits in the various apart- ments ...
... rising grounds , which most happily screen the inhabitants of Serlby from the northern blast , and render it a very desirable residence at all seasons . There are many valuable paintings and family portraits in the various apart- ments ...
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... rising to the whole height of the building , in the same manner as , and communicating with , the Great Hall . Its base is marble ; the four door - cases are also of marble , consisting of pilasters , sup- porting an arch with shell ...
... rising to the whole height of the building , in the same manner as , and communicating with , the Great Hall . Its base is marble ; the four door - cases are also of marble , consisting of pilasters , sup- porting an arch with shell ...
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... rising grounds in the distance , is a large extent of fertile meadows , through which the river Windrush meanders , and , about four miles off , falls into the Thames or Isis at New Bridge . This stream , which rises in Gloucestershire ...
... rising grounds in the distance , is a large extent of fertile meadows , through which the river Windrush meanders , and , about four miles off , falls into the Thames or Isis at New Bridge . This stream , which rises in Gloucestershire ...
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... rising with hanging woods to a great height above the river , and wide enough for six carriages to pass abreast ; it is above a mile in length , having on one side a prospect of the Severn for some miles . On the other side , the ...
... rising with hanging woods to a great height above the river , and wide enough for six carriages to pass abreast ; it is above a mile in length , having on one side a prospect of the Severn for some miles . On the other side , the ...
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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...