The Antiquarian and Topographical Cabinet: Containing a Series of Elegant Views of the Most Interesting Objects of Curiosity in Great Britain ...J. Murray, 1818 |
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Página 6 - IV.), who then resided at the castle of Wigmore ; and who, in order to revenge the death of his father, had collected some troops in the Marches, and attached the garrison to his cause. On his accession to the throne, he repaired the castle, and made it the court of his son, the Prince of Wales. On the death of Edward, his eldest son was here proclaimed king, by the name of Edward V.
Página 1 - Some Roman coins have likewise, according to Borlase, been found in this neighhourhood ; so that it is not unlikely that the Romans had possession of this fortress, which, from its situation near the ford of the river Tamer, was a port of great importance. The earliest historical documents that are known concerning the Castle, mention the displacing of Othomarus de Knivet, its hereditary constable, for being in arms against the Conqueror. It was then, as before mentioned, given to Robert earl of...
Página 1 - Amias, about the year 1501, thought fit to put cardinal Wolsey, then parson of Lymington, into the stocks. This affront was not forgotten when the cardinal came into power; and in 1515, on account of that ancient grudge, he was sent for up to London, and commanded to await the favourite's orders. In consequence he lodged five or six years in this gateway, which he rebuilt ; and to pacify his eminence, he adorned the front with the cardinal's cap, badges, cognizance, and other devices,
Página 13 - ... of the Barony of Suene, who is reported to have built a CASTLE here, of which some important earth-works still remain. These consist of a mount, with an ovalshaped base, surrounded by a ditch; and this again by a rampart, and a second ditch, defended by other embankments, particularly on the east side. The summit of the mount is divided ; the western part is circular, and upwards of 100 feet high ; the other is somewhat of an oval form, and lower. The principal ditch is from thirty-six to fifty...
Página 15 - Then was he conveyed to the Church, and certain Masses sung over him ; upon which handling, if his right wits returned, St. Nunne had the thanks ; but if there appeared small amendment, he was bowssened againe and againe while there remayned in him any hope of life, for recovery.