GENERAL AND TOPOGRAPHICAL INDEX TO THE DIRECT AND CROSS ROADS CONTAINED IN THIS WORK. COMPREHENDING ALL THE CITIES, BOROUGHS, MARKET TOWNS, VILLAGES, POST STAGES, AND OTHER REMARKABLE OBJECTS, WHETHER SITUATED ON, OR CONTIGUOUS TO, THE ROAD, WITH A DESCRIPTION OF EACH, TOGETHER WITH THE DISTANCE OF THE SAME FROM LONDON. (continued 3)
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112 Saltford, Somerset, 202. A parish containing 54 houses, and 223 inhabitants.
21 Salt Hill, Bucks, 175. This hamlet is remarkable for its fine situation, and for being the spot to which the scholars of Eton make their procession triennially, called the Montem, when a public collection is made from the company for the benefit of the captain of the school, who is generally elected a member of King’s College, Cambridge. This collection often amounts to £1000.
Salts, New, Sussex, 219.
Salvington, Sussex, 218.
Sarisbury Green, Hants, 221.
64 Sarre, Kent, 12. This village was once a place of some repute, and had anciently a haven, where there is now only a small brook.
71 Savernake Forest, Wilts, 182. This forest is twelve miles in circumference, plentifully stocked with deer, and rendered very pleasant by the many delightful walks and vistas cut through the coppices and woods with which it abounds.
Scratchbury Camp, Wilts, 206. This fine encampment comprehends an area of forty acres, enclosed with a single ditch and rampart, 1846 yards in circuit, having three entrances; and is supposed to be of British origin, from the remains of antiquity found within its precinct.
101 Search, Wilts, 172.
92 Seend, Wilts, 199. A township containing 169 houses, and 976 inhabitants.
92 Sells Green, Wilts, 199.
88 Setley Plain, Hants, 93.
23 Sevenoaks, Kent, 18. A market town and parish, containing 358 houses, and 1922 inhabitants. It is supposed to have derived its name from seven remarkable oaks which stood near it when first built. The town is well built, and has a good free grammar school. The market is on Saturday.
25 Sevenoaks Common, Kent, 18.
8 Severndroog Castle, Kent, 1, is situated on the top of Shooter’s Hill, and may be seen at a great distance from almost every part of the adjacent country. It was built by Lady James, to commemorate the reduction of Severndroog, in 1756, a strong fort, which belonged to Angria the pirate, on an island near Bombay. This structure is of a triangular form, with turrets at each angle. From the top of this tower a most delightful view of the surrounding country is obtained, including the metropolis, the shipping on the river Thames, and the long range of the Surrey hills, the top of the building being 482 feet above the level of the sea.
129 Sevilles, Somerset, 142.
129 Sevington, St. Mary, Somerset, 168.
129 Sevington, St. Michael, Somerset, 168.
58 Sewards Bridge, Hants, 84.
100 Shaftesbury, Dorset, 138. A borough and market town, consisting of three parishes, containing 589 houses, and 2635 inhabitants. It is situated on a hill, supposed by Camden to have been founded by Alfred, and is recorded to have been a populous city, containing twelve churches, before the Conquest, only three of which now remain, none of them retaining any thing worthy of note. The houses are tolerably well built; and many of them of free-stone. In the corn market is a neat town hall, in which the Quarter Sessions are held. Water here is extremely scarce. This borough has returned two members to parliament since the reign of Henry the Third, except during the reigns of Henry the Seventh, Eighth, and Edward the Sixth. The chief manufacture of the town is that of shirt buttons, which are mostly made by women and children. The market is on Saturday, and is well supplied with all kinds of provision.
137 Shapwick, Somerset, 191. A parish containing 79 houses, and 408 inhabitants.
102 Shave, Wilts, 172.
56 Shaw, Berks, 180. A parish containing 96 houses, and 422 inhabitants.
97 Shaw, Wilts, 200.
97 Shaw Hill, Wilts, 200.
53 Sheet Bridge, Hants, 30.
84 Shepherds Shore, Wilts, 198.
115 Sherborne, Dorset, 140. A market town and parish, containing 597 houses, and 3370 inhabitants. It was anciently a bishopric, but in the 11th century, the see being removed to Salisbury, the cathedral was converted into an abbey. It was originally a noble structure, but, in the reign of Henry the Seventh, a quarrel happening between the monks and inhabitants, the latter set fire to the building, and great part of it was burned down. At the dissolution of monasteries it was made parochial, and is now the finest parish church in the west of England. The inside is beautifully decorated, and contains many Saxon monuments of kings and nobility. The town is pleasantly situated on the declivity of a hill, and is divided into two parts, called Sherborne and Castleton, by the river Ivel: that part called Castleton had a strong castle erected by Roger, third bishop of Salisbury, which in the civil wars of Charles the First, was the first castle besieged by the parliament forces, and the last that held out for that prince. Only the ruins of this castle are now to be seen. The markets are on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and are well supplied.
102 Sherborne Causeway, Dorset, 139.
Sherfield, English, Hants, 210. A parish containing 66 houses, and 324 inhabitants.
Sherfield, Hatchet, Hants, 210.
68 Sherrill Heath, Hants, 97, 213.
Sherrington, Wilts, 207. A parish containing 209 houses, and 134 inhabitants.
223 Sheviock, Cornwall, 123. A parish containing 76 houses, and 409 inhabitants.
Shidfield, Hants, 213.
175 Shillingford, Devon, 117. A parish containing 12 houses, and 71 inhabitants.
42 Shingley Wood, Kent, 20.
132 Shipton Beacon, Dorset, 111.
Shirley, Hants, 220.
Shoalford, Somerset, 205.
Shoot Ash Hill, Hants, 210.
Shoot End, Wilts, 209.
8 Shooters Hill, Kent, 2. This hill is supposed to have derived its name from the exercise of archery carried on in the neighbouring woods in former times. On the summit of the hill, which commands a most extensive prospect, are some pleasant houses. It was formerly noted for robberies, till the road was widened, and much of the coppice wood cut down. On the right of the road stands a triangular tower. (See Severndroog Castle.)
Shoreham, New, Sussex, 219. A sea-port, borough, and market town, on the river Adur, containing 168 houses, and 770 inhabitants. The town lies about a mile within the haven, singularly built, in the centre of which is the market house, standing on Doric pillars. The church is an extensive building, and was formerly collegiate; of late it has been repaired, and greatly beautified. Although it is only a tide haven, yet as it is the best upon the coast, vessels of considerable burthen come into it. Beyond the town is a timber bridge across the river, leading to Arundel and Chichester. Here are also military barracks. The town is a borough by prescription, and has sent members to parliament ever since the year 1298. Shoreham has a considerable trade in ship-building, and is noted for the excellence of its oysters. The market is on Saturday.
Shoreham, Old, Sussex, 219. A parish containing 48 houses, and 247 inhabitants.
78 Shorne Hill Common, Hants, 86.
71 Shortenden, Kent, 12.
176 Show Thorn, Devon, 147.
64 Shripney, Sussex, 42.
22 Shrubs Hill, Surrey, 72.
96 Shurnell, Wilts, 200.
149 Shute Hill, Devon, 113.
80 Silbury Hill, Wilts, 183, 198. The remains of a stupendous Roman barrow, it rises 170 feet in perpendicular height, and its form is the frustrum of a cone, its diameter at the top being 105 feet, and at the bottom 500. In digging through the centre of this hill, in 1777, nothing was found but a rotten post, and a rusty knife.
48 Silver Hill, Sussex, 21. A strong military post, commanding a most extensive view of the country.
Silvers Lake Bridge, Hants, 213.
136 Simondsbury, Dorset, 112.
55 Singleton, Sussex, 35. A parish containing 74 houses, and 445 inhabitants.
54 Singleton Wood, Sussex, 35.
14 Sipson Green, Middlesex, 174.
40 Sittingbourn, Kent, 6. This village, (which was formerly a market town) consists of one long street, containing 200 houses, and 1347 inhabitants. The church is a large and handsome building, in which are many ancient monuments.
41 Skewers, Hants, 74.
Slindon Common, Sussex, 216.
20 Slough, Bucks, 175.
38 Slough Green, Sussex, 50.
20 Slough, New, Bucks, 175.
117 Slow Court, Somerset, 166.
Smallbrook, Wilts, 206.
8 Smallbury Green, Middlesex, 70.
207 Smithalee, Devon, 121.
65 Smitham, Berks, 181.
12 Smitham Bottom, Surrey, 53.
139 Snow Down, Somerset, 145.
121 Sock Dinnis, Somerset, 167.
Sompting, Sussex, 218.
35 Sonning, Berks, 177. A parish containing 187 houses, and 1111 inhabitants.
97 Sopley, Hants, 94. A parish containing 165 houses, and 840 inhabitants.
197 Sourton Down, Devon, 150.
75 Southampton, Hants, 79, 91, 221. A borough town, consisting of seven parishes, (including Stoneham,) situated at the union of the rivers Test and Itchen, which form Southampton Bay. It contains 1669 houses, and 9617 inhabitants; many of the streets are handsome and well built. The High-street, terminating at the Quay, much resembles, in width and beauty, the High-street of Oxford, and has a charming view of the river and the New Forest, and the shops may vie with any in the metropolis. The town, (except the eastern part) is well paved and lighted, and supplied with excellent water. The approach to the town from the London road is exceedingly striking, from the beautiful view of Southampton Bay, the Isle of Wight, and the scenery of the New Forest, elegant seats and rows of trees line the road on both sides; and on entering the town by one of its more fashionable streets, the view is farther heightened by that venerable remain of antiquity, the Bargate. The north front is a semi-octagon, flanked with two semicircular turrets, and crowned with large and handsome open machicolations; above the arch of entrance, on a row of sunk pannels, is a shield of relief, charged with the arms of England, Scotland, Paulet, Windham, &c. The greater part is supposed to have been erected in the reign of Edward the Third, the front towards the High Street is modern and plain, and has a statue of Queen Anne in the central niche. Over the arches of the two foot and carriage ways is a town-hall and grand jury-room. Two lions, cast in lead, guard the entrance of the Bargate, besides which there are two gigantic figures of Ascupart and his renowned conqueror, Sir Bevis of Southampton. The walls with which the town was anciently surrounded are in many places quite destroyed, but in others they still present a venerable appearance; they were defended by towers at different intervals, several of which still remain. The circuit of the ancient walls is computed to have been about a mile and a quarter, but the whole town cannot be less than three miles round at present. The castle stands in the south part of the town, and seems to have been of a semicircular form, of which the town wall towards the sea, formed the diameter. The keep stood on a high artificial mount, and from its ruins a small round tower has been constructed, from whence there is a delightful prospect. It is supposed to have been of Saxon origin. The castle is now the property of the Marquis of Lansdown, of which has been formed, by considerable additions, a very commodious mansion. Southampton contains five parish churches, these are for the most part handsome edifices. Near the west quay is a range of convenient baths, in which the water is changed every tide; here is also a commodious warm bath: further towards the channel is another suit of convenient and well frequented baths, and several bathing machines have been erected at the Cross-house near Itchen Ferry. At the bottom of Orchard Street, without the Bargate, is a spring of the nature of Tunbridge Wells, and used with effect for the same complaints. The public rooms are situated near the baths, and command a delightful prospect. Here is also a capacious and elegant theatre. The town has several well furnished libraries, and three respectable banks. About half a mile from the Bargate stand the barracks, enclosing an area of two acres. This town was made a borough by Henry the Second, and by King John a county of itself; it returns two members to parliament, and has a market on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
33 Southborough, Kent, 14.
143 South Common, Dorset, 144.
41 Southcot, Berks, 178.
7 Southend, Kent, 16.
38 Southwater, Sussex, 65.
128 Southway, Somerset, 190.
Southwick, Hants, 213. A village containing 109 houses, and 569 inhabitants.
Southwick, Sussex, 219. A parish containing 34 houses, and 271 inhabitants.
95 Spa, Wilts, 199. In the summer of 1814, a medicinal spring was discovered here, the waters of which are said to resemble those of Cheltenham.
114 Sparkford, Somerset, 166. A parish containing 44 houses, and 239 inhabitants.
Sparsholt, Hants, 211.
57 Speen, Berks, 180. A parish containing 71 houses, and 408 inhabitants. It was a considerable town under the Romans, and called Spinae. Donnington Castle, now in ruins, was erected out of the remains of its ancient castrum.
56 Speenhamland, Berks, 180. A tything containing 140 houses, and 712 inhabitants.
56 Speen Hill, Berks, 180.
183 Spire Lake, Devon, 148.
207 Spry, Devon, 151.
16 Staines, Middlesex, 71. A market town and parish, situated on the banks of the Thames, containing 355 houses, and 2042 inhabitants. The town is neat, being lately much improved, and an iron bridge erected over the river. The name is supposed to be derived from the Saxon word stana, a stone, from the London-mark-stone, which stands above the bridge at Coln Ditch, denoting the boundary of the city of London on the river; this stone bears the date 1280. The market is on Friday.
109 Stalbridge, Somerset, 140.
Standerwick, Somerset, 205.
Standerwick Common, Somerset, 205.
Standlinch Down, Wilts, 209.
21 Stansted Borough, Surrey, 56.
36 Staplefield Common, Sussex, 49.
Stapleford, Wilts, 208. A parish containing 46 houses, and 238 inhabitants.
140 Stawell, Somerset, 191. A parish containing 24 houses, and 124 inhabitants.
213 Stephens, St., Cornwall, 152. A parish containing 342 houses, and 1738 inhabitants.
Steeple Langford, Wilts, 207. A village containing 118 houses, and 523 inhabitants.
274 Sticken Bridge, Cornwall, 130.
257 Sticker, Higher, Cornwall, 128.
191 Sticklepath, Lower, Devon, 149.
66 Stockbridge, Hants, 133. A borough and market town, containing 145 houses, and 663 inhabitants. It returns two members to parliament, but is not a corporation, being a borough by prescription. The market is on Thursday.
68 Stockbridge Race Course, Hants, 134.
144 Stockland, Dorset, 145. A parish containing 198 houses, and 988 inhabitants.
146 Stockland Hill, Dorset, 146.
Stockton, Wilts, 207. A parish containing 42 houses, and 224 inhabitants.
90 Stockton Wood, Wilts, 162.
2 Stockwell Common, Surrey, 45.
Stoford, Wilts, 208.
Stoke, South, Somerset, 204. A village containing 39 houses, and 177 inhabitants.
124 Stoke, West, Somerset, 167.
201 Stone, Devon, 150.
70 Stone, Hants, 32.
141 Stonebarrow, Dorset, 112.
20 Stone Bridge, Kent, 3.
43 Stone Crouch, Kent, 20.
Stoneham, North, Hants, 212. A parish containing 83 houses, and 675 inhabitants. In the church is a beautiful monument to the memory of Lord Hawke.
Stoneham, South, Hants, 212. A parish containing 228 houses, and 1255 inhabitants.
80 Stonehenge, Wilts, 161. (See Amesbury.)
80 Stonehenge Down, Wilts, 161.
216 Stonehouse, Devon, 122. A township and chapelry, containing 358 houses, and 3407 inhabitants.
14 Stone Ness, Surrey, 53.
Stone Quarries, Somerset, 204.
174 Stones Hill, Devon, 196.
82 Stoney Cross, Hants, 87.
185 Stop Gate, Devon, 197.
94 Stops Beacon, Wilts, 163.
103 Stour Head, Wilts, 172.
103 Stourton, Wilts, 172. A parish containing 50 houses, and 306 inhabitants.
102 Stourton Lane, Wilts, 172.
104 Stower, East and West, Dorset, 139. A parish containing 72 houses, and 380 inhabitants.
103 Stower Common, Dorset, 139.
106 Stower Hill, Dorset, 139.
162 Straightway Head, Devon, 115.
242 Stream Works, Cornwall, 156.
6 Streatham, Surrey, 52. A parish containing 386 houses, and 2357 inhabitants. In 1660, a mineral water of a cathartic quality was discovered in this parish, which is still held in esteem. The church is a new building.
7 Streatham Common, Surrey, 52.
132 Street, Somerset, 190. A parish containing 88 houses, and 540 inhabitants.
137 Street Ash, Somerset, 169.
53 Street, North, Hants, 83.
61 Strettington, Sussex, 40, 216.
28 Stroud, Kent, 4, a town and parish, containing 196 houses, and 1172 inhabitants. It is separated from Rochester by the river Medway, over which is a stone bridge. The church is a handsome building, consisting of a nave and two aisles, one hundred feet in length. In the south aisle is a stone chapel, the pavement of which contains several specimens of Mosaic work.
29 Stubbings, Berks, 176.
28 Stubbings Heath, Berks, 176.
90 Studley, Wilts, 185.
58 Sturry, Kent, 11. A parish containing 130 houses, and 657 inhabitants. It is situated on the river Stour, over which is a neat stone bridge.
246 Summer Court, Cornwall, 157.
91 Summerham Bridge, Wilts, 199.
11 Sutton, Surrey, 46. A parish containing 93 houses, and 579 inhabitants.
59 Sutton Hants, 132.
10 Sutton Common, Surrey, 46.
139 Sutton Mallet, Somerset, 191. A parish containing 17 houses, and 151 inhabitants.
94 Swallow Cliff, Wilts, 137. A parish containing 38 houses, and 217 inhabitants.
Swanwick, Hants, 221.
Swathling, Hants, 212.
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217 Tall Petherwin, Cornwall, 153.
140 Talworth, Somerset, 144.
15 Tangier, Surrey, 47.
Tangmere, Sussex, 216. A parish containing 24 houses, and 136 inhabitants.
25 Taplow, Bucks, 176. A parish containing 80 houses, and 422 inhabitants. It is pleasantly situated on the banks of the Thames, commanding a fine prospect of the surrounding country, which is adorned with many elegant villas.
232 Tarr, Cornwall, 124.
100 Tarrant Hinton, Dorset, 106. This village contains 41 houses, and 192 inhabitants.
156 Taunton, Somerset, 193. A borough and market town, consisting of two parishes, situated on the river Tone, containing 1371 houses, and 6997 inhabitants. It consists of four principal streets, and is in length, from east to west, near a mile. The houses are well built, and the streets wide and clean. The church of St. James is an old building, having a square tower and six bells; that of St. Mary Magdalen is a handsome structure, having a lofty tower, containing eight bells. This town has a considerable manufacture of silks, and here are two banking houses. It is an ancient borough by prescription, but the borough does not comprehend the whole of the town, only part of the parish of St. Mary Magdalen being within its limits. It sends two members to parliament, and has a market on Wednesday and Saturday.
180 Tedburn, St. Mary, Devon, 147. A parish containing 84 houses, and 527 inhabitants.
227 Temple, Cornwall, 154. A parish containing only 2 houses, and 15 inhabitants.
226 Temple Bridge, Cornwall, 154.
227 Temple Tor, Cornwall, 154.
20 Tetsworth Water, Bucks, 175.
14 Thames Ditton, Surrey, 24. A parish pleasantly situated on the banks of the Thames, containing 265 houses, and 1288 inhabitants.
53 Thatcham, Berks, 180. A parish containing 407 houses, and 1995 inhabitants.
44 Theal, Berks, 178.
98 Thick Thorn, Dorset, 106.
213 Thomas, St., Cornwall, 152. A parish containing 36 houses, and 173 inhabitants.
79 Thomas’s, St., Bridge, Wilts, 103, 135.
107 Thorncomb Bottom, Dorset, 107.
9 Thornton Heath, Surrey, 53.
94 Thorny Down, Dorset, 106.
Thoulston, Wilts, 205.
160 Three Bridges, Somerset, 194.
151 Thurloxton, Somerset, 193. A parish containing 28 houses, and 136 inhabitants.
69 Thuxton, Hants, 159.
211 Tilbestraw Hill, Surrey, 56.
42 Tilehurst, Berks, 178. A parish containing 254 houses, and 1353 inhabitants.
42 Tilehurst Common, Berks, 178.
32 Tilgate Forest, Sussex, 49.
27 Timberham Bridge, Surrey, 48.
208 Tinhay Bridge, Devon, 152.
122 Tintinhull, Somerset, 167. A parish containing 41 houses, and 333 inhabitants.
52 Tisted, East, Hants, 95. A parish containing 59 houses, and 226 inhabitants.
54 Tisted, West, Common, Hants, 95.
Titchfield, Hants, 222. A market town and parish, containing 551 houses, and 2949 inhabitants. The parish is very extensive, and has a good roadstead for vessels in Titchfield Bay, near the mouth of Southampton water. The river Aire passes the town, over which it has a bridge. The market is on Saturday.
Titchfield Common, Hants, 222.
142 Titherleigh, Dorset, 144.
28 Tittle Row, Berks, 176.
6 Tooting, Surrey, 45, 61. A parish containing 163 houses, and 1189 inhabitants. The church is of a circular form, with a low spire.
5 Tooting, Upper, Surrey, 45.
218 Tor Point, Cornwall, 123.
229 Tor, St., Bellarmines, Cornwall, 154.
Tortington Woods, Sussex, 217.
78 Totton, Hants, 91, 92.
260 Trebista, Cornwall, 128.
230 Trebrown, Cornwall, 124.
219 Tredoll, Cornwall, 153.
248 Trefeesa, Cornwall, 157.
222 Tregantle, Lower, Cornwall, 123.
269 Tregarick, Cornwall, 129.
241 Tregos, Cornwall, 156.
241 Tregos Moor, Cornwall, 156.
216 Treguddick, Cornwall, 153.
257 Treloweth, Cornwall, 127.
227 Trerule, Cornwall, 124.
227 Trerule Foot, Cornwall, 124.
214 Tresbury, Cornwall, 152.
214 Tresbury, Higher, Cornwall, 152.
214 Tresbury, Lower, Cornwall, 152.
231 Tresilgin, Cornwall, 124.
265 Tresillian, Cornwall, 129.
214 Tresmarrow, Cornwall, 152.
219 Tresmayne, Cornwall, 153.
252 Trespen, Cornwall, 158.
216 Trethorn, Cornwall, 153.
218 Trevithick, Cornwall, 153.
248 Trevorry, Cornwall, 126.
245 Trewheela, Cornwall, 157.
224 Trewin, Cornwall, 123.
220 Trewint, Cornwall, 153.
220 Trewint Marsh, Cornwall, 153.
221 Trewint Tor, Cornwall, 153.
252 Treworgan, Cornwall, 158.
54 Triphill, Sussex, 43.
142 Troublehay, Devon, 145.
117 Troy Town, Dorset, 109.
263 Truck, Cornwall, 128.
268 Truro, Cornwall, 129, 158. A borough, market town, and parish, containing 400 houses, and 2482 inhabitants. It is situated at the confluence of two rivers, which form a convenient harbour for small vessels. The streets are regularly built, and the church is a spacious Gothic structure. It was incorporated by King John, and its charter confirmed by Queen Elizabeth; it is also a stannary town, and returns two members to parliament. The market is on Wednesday.
251 Trutham, Cornwall, 158.
30 Tunbridge, Kent, 14, 18. A market town and parish, situated on the small river Tun, a branch of the Medway, containing 704 houses, and 4371 inhabitants. Tunbridge is a very flourishing town, and once returned members to parliament. The church is a handsome modern structure. The ruins of its once magnificent castle are still to be seen, which was the scene of many events recorded in British history. Here is a famous grammar school, founded by Sir Andrew Judd, Lord Mayor of London in 1551; many of the masters of this seminary have been distinguished for their literary characters. The name of this town is supposed to be derived from the Town of Bridges, it having a stone bridge over each of the streams of the Medway. The market is on Friday, and on the first Tuesday in every month for cattle.
35 Tunbridge Wells, Kent, 14. A town and chapelry, containing 236 houses, and 1618 inhabitants. This town may be divided into four divisions, viz. Mount Ephraim, Mount Pleasant, Mount Sion, and the Wells; the three former are the suburbs, and take their name from their situation. Mount Ephraim was once the most fashionable quarter, and had its assembly room, tavern, &c. but it is now chiefly occupied by lodging houses. The part called the Wells, is the centre of both business and amusement, having elegant assembly rooms, a new chapel, and the place of the public parades, called the Upper and Lower. These are two walks parallel to each other, the former being the principal one, is paved with Purbeck stone; from which the Lower Parade is divided by a range of palisadoes. A portico, supported by wooden Tuscan pillars, runs the length of the principal walk. Here is a neat little theatre. The principal trade of this town is in the manufacture and sale of toys, made of cherry-tree, sycamore, &c. and the Tunbridge turnery-ware finds a ready mart in most parts of the kingdom. The celebrated springs of Tunbridge were first discovered in 1606, by Dudley Lord North, who had retired into the neighbourhood in the last stage of a consumption; after three months use of these waters, his Lordship’s health was quite recovered, and he lived to be 80 years of age. The wells are now enclosed with a triangular stone wall, containing a well paved area, entered by a handsome gateway; over the springs are placed basons, with perforations at the bottom to discharge the overflowing: at the fountain head it is extremely clear and pellucid, having little smell, but the taste is strongly impregnated with iron: the season commences in March or April, and ends as late as November. In the neighbourhood are many pleasant walks and rides.
5 Turnham Green, Middlesex, 69.
206 Twelveacre, Devon, 151.
70 Twenties, Kent, 12.
109 Twerton, or Twiverton, Somerset, 201. This village contains 109 houses, and 764 inhabitants.
142 Twisgate, Devon, 170.
34 Twyford, Wilts, 177.
14 Tythe Barn, Middlesex, 174.
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42 Uckfield, Sussex, 58. A township containing 102 houses, and 811 inhabitants.
170 Ufculm Down, Devon, 195.
85 Ugford, Wilts, 136.
144 Uppottery, Devon, 170. A parish containing 150 houses, and 795 inhabitants.
62 Upstreet, Kent, 11.
20 Upton, Bucks, 175. A parish containing 165 houses, and 1018 inhabitants.
Upton Folley, Wilts, 207.
Upton Lovell, Wilts, 207. A parish containing 37 houses, and 242 inhabitants.
125 Upway Street, Dorset, 171.
117 Urgashay, Somerset, 166.
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3 Vauxhall, Surrey, 23. A hamlet situated on the banks of the river Thames. It contains several extensive manufactories of pottery, stone, patent shot, and several distilleries. Here is also that celebrated place of amusement for the metropolis, during the summer season, known by the name of Vauxhall Gardens, originally opened under the name of Spring Gardens, in 1730, by Mr. Jonathan Tyers. The season commences on the 4th of June, and closes the latter end of August; it is open three times a week. The grounds are very handsomely decorated with paintings, originally from the humorous pencil of Hogarth; all the walks and avenues are brilliantly lighted with variegated lamps and transparencies. In the centre of the gardens is erected an orchestra, where the concert commences at eight o’clock, assisted by the most eminent performers, both vocal and instrumental, and finishes about twelve o’clock with a display of fire works. In the neighbourhood of Vauxhall are many handsome residences.
79 Vespasian’s Camp, Wilts, 161. This ancient fortification occupies the summit of an eminence, bounded by the river Avon; it is surrounded by a single ditch and vallum, inclosing an area of thirty-nine acres. Its origin is supposed to be British, though it bears the name of a Roman Emperor, whose troops might probably have occupied it, to whom additions and alterations, evidently made, may be attributed; and there are also many traces remaining which denote its subsequent occupation by the Danes and Saxons. The area of this entrenchment is covered with plantations, disposed in avenues, walks, &c.
52 Vine Hall, Sussex, 21.
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Waddon, Wilts, 209.
Walberton, Sussex, 217. A parish containing 72 houses, and 502 inhabitants.
61 Walcot, Great, Berks, 181.
61 Walcot, Little, Berks, 181.
133 Walditch, Dorset, 111. A village containing 19 houses, and 134 inhabitants.
152 Walford Bridge, Somerset, 193.
Wallington, Hants, 222.
71 Wallop, Hants, 102.
66 Waltham Chase, Hants, 97.
56 Waltham, Upper, Sussex, 39.
134 Walton, Somerset, 191. A parish containing 70 houses, and 397 inhabitants.
Walton Heath, Hants, 213.
17 Walton Heath, Surrey, 47.
140 Wambrook, Higher, Dorset, 145. A parish containing 22 houses, and 138 inhabitants.
6 Wandsworth, Surrey, 23. A parish situated near the confluence of the Wandle with the Thames, containing 720 houses, and 4446 inhabitants. The church is a modern edifice, but the tower is of ancient structure. Garret Lane, between this village and Tooting, was the scene of the mock election of the Mayor of Garret, held for a number of years at every general election among the mobility, to the great emolument of the publicans of Wandsworth.
84 Wans Dyke, Wilts, 198. A ditch crossing the country from east to west over Salisbury Plain for many miles together. It is by some supposed to have been thrown up by the Saxons, as a boundary between them and the Mercians; but Stukeley is of opinion that it was extant before the time of the Romans. The name is British, signifying the Division Dyke, thence it is inferred that it was one of the boundaries of the Belgic kingdom.
Warblington, Hants, 214. A parish containing 282 houses, and 1433 inhabitants.
Warminster, Wilts, 206. A market town and parish, situated on the small river Wyley, which falls into the Avon at Salisbury, containing 1073 houses, and 4866 inhabitants. The principal trade is that of malting, and a small woollen manufacture. The parish church, situated at the west end of the town, is a spacious and handsome building, with a square tower, containing six bells. It has also a neat chapel of ease, erected for the convenience of the parishioners, near the centre of the town: there is a good market house and assembly room, and a free grammar school for twenty boys. The houses are mostly built of rough stone, and the market on Saturday is well supplied with corn.
60 Warnford, Hants, 96.
34 Warnham, Sussex, 64. A parish containing 103 houses, and 680 inhabitants.
54 Wartlington, Sussex, 21.
48 Washington Common, Sussex, 66.
122 Watercomb Gate, Somerset, 141.
127 Watergore, Somerset, 168.
27 Watts Cross, Kent, 18.
131 Wearyall Hill, Somerset, 190.
178 Welland, Devon, 147.
10 Welling, Kent, 2.
163 Wellington, Somerset, 194. A market town and parish, situated on the river Tone, containing 745 houses, and 4032 inhabitants. This town gives title of Duke to the illustrious hero of Waterloo: it is well built, consisting of four streets, the principal one being half a mile in length. The church is a noble structure, having a lofty tower, containing eight bells. Market on Thursday.
125 WELLS, Somerset, 189. This city is pleasantly situated on the borders of the Mendip Hills, on the small river Wesitire, containing 930 houses, and 5156 inhabitants. It is well built, the houses neat, many of them elegant, and the streets well paved and clean. The cathedral, the greater part of which, as it now stands, was erected in 1239, by Bishop Joseline de Wells, is a spacious gothic structure, in the form of a cross, being 380 feet long, and 130 wide. The entire west front is a pile of statues of most excellent carved stone-work, and one of the principal windows contains some beautiful paintings on glass; the cloisters adjoining are spacious and elegant, and the chapter-house, in the form of a rotunda, is supported by one pillar in the centre. The episcopal palace is reckoned the handsomest in the kingdom, though small. The parish church of St. Cuthbert has a lofty square tower, containing six bells; that of the cathedral has eight. The town-hall is situated over Bishop Bubwith’s Hospital, which is endowed for thirty poor men and women, besides which there are several other charities. On the east side of the city is a spacious open market place. It was first incorporated in the reign of Richard the First, and created into a free borough by a confirmed charter of King John; but in the reign of Queen Elizabeth the present corporation was formed, consisting of a mayor, recorder, seven masters, and sixteen common-councilmen. It returns two members to parliament. The chief manufactures are knitting of hose and bone lace. Market on Wednesday and Saturday. In that part called East Wells, which is without the city liberty, the annual races are held.
62 Westergate, Sussex, 42.
Westerton, Sussex, 216.
157 Weston, Devon, 114.
114 Weston, Little, Somerset, 166.
Weston and Netley Heath, Hants, 221.
Weston Pond, Hants, 221.
96 Westrop, Wilts, 186.
179 Wey, Devon, 147.
144 Weycroft, Devon, 144.
67 Weyhill, Hants, 159. A small village, consisting only of a few straggling houses on a rising ground, but noted for its fair, which commences on the 9th of October, for all kinds of cattle, cheese, hops, and pedlary, and reckoned the largest in England, lasting fourteen days.
128 Weymouth, Dorset, 171. A sea port, borough, and market town, containing 1019 houses, and 4732 inhabitants. It is a place of considerable antiquity, but was small, and indifferently built, till within these last twenty or thirty years, when, from its fashionable resort as a bathing place, it became greatly enlarged, and has now many elegant buildings. The church is a low building, and consists of three aisles; the altar-piece is universally admired. Weymouth formerly carried on a considerable trade, and was the principal port of the county, but it is now rivalled by Pool; being sheltered by the surrounding hills, possessing a pure air, a fine beach of sand, and a calm bay, formed by a semicircle of more than two miles, it is well adapted as a bathing place: near the centre of the town is a commodious hot salt-water bath; there are likewise private cold baths. The theatre is neatly fitted up, and has a good company. The assembly room is very spacious and lofty, and the interior handsomely decorated. Here are also well furnished libraries, commodious lodging-houses, and every thing necessary for the pleasure and convenience of its numerous visitors. The port is defended by two castles, Sandford, and Portland. The fashionable promenade is on The Esplanade, which is about half a mile long, and 30 feet broad. The Look-out, on the Weymouth side of the river, is another pleasant and much frequented walk, commanding a beautiful prospect of the bay and Portland isles; near it is the Camera Obscura, and in the vicinity is a battery of heavy cannon, and some cavalry barracks. Two packets are stationed here for the islands of Guernsey and Jersey. It sends two members to parliament; and has a market on Tuesday and Friday.
36 Wheeler Street, Surrey, 37.
187 Whiddon End, Devon, 149.
188 Whiddon Down, Devon, 149.
57 Whitchurch, Hants, 100. A borough, market town, and parish, containing 220 houses, and 1275 inhabitants. The town is an ancient borough by prescription, but not incorporated. It sends two members to parliament. Whitchurch is noted for a trout stream, much frequented by anglers. Market on Friday.
108 Whitchurch Down, Dorset, 108.
128 White Cross, Somerset, 168.
136 White Down, Somerset, 143.
84 White Horse, The, Wilts, 184. (For description see Oldbury Camp)
131 Whitelackington, Somerset, 168.
39 Whiteman’s Green, Sussex, 50.
Whitenap, Hants, 211.
White Parish, Wilts, 210. A parish containing 189 houses, and 877 inhabitants.
96 Whitesand Cross, Wilts, 138.
100 White Sheet Castle, Wilts, 172. This encampment derives its name from the hill on which it is placed; it is strongly fortified by nature on three sides, and on the fourth it is defended by three ditches and valla, terminating in one, on the sides most difficult of access. The area within the innermost vallum measures fifteen acres, and the circumference of the outward ditch is 1032 yards. Sir Richard Colt Hoare is of opinion that this encampment was originally a British work, with a single ditch; and supposes that the other two were added at a subsequent period, and probably by the Saxons.
96 White Sheet Hill, Wilts, 138.
135 Whiteway Common, Somerset, 169.
98 Whitley, Wilts, 200.
97 Whitley Common, Wilts, 200.
143 Wibble Green, Devon, 145.
117 Wick, Somerset, 203.
Wicker, Hard, Hants, 222.
69 Wickham, Hants, 97, 213. A parish which appears to have been formerly much more considerable, and is remarkable as being the birth-place of the famous William of Wickham, in the reign of Edward the Second.
Wickham Corner, Hants, 213.
Wildern, Hants, 212.
221 Wildmoor, Cornwall, 153.
88 Wiley, Wilts, 162, 207.
89 Wiley Down, Wilts, 162.
174 Willand, Devon, 195. A parish containing 50 houses, and 255 inhabitants.
173 Willand Moor, Devon, 195.
Willoughby’s Barn, Wilts, 206.
97 Willoughby Hedge, Wilts, 163.
152 Wilmington, Devon, 114.
228 Wilton, Cornwall, 124.
84 Wilton, Wilts, 136, 208. A borough, market town, and parish, situated on the river Wyley, containing 344 houses, and 2144 inhabitants. Its manufactures are principally carpets and clothing. It is the county town, and sends two members to parliament. The market is on Wednesday.
9 Wimbledon Common, Surrey, 24. This Common is surrounded by many handsome residences: and here is a well, the water of which is never known to freeze.
101 Wimborne Minster, Dorset, 89. A market town and parish, containing 704 houses, and 3518 inhabitants. It is situated between the rivers Stour and Allen, and has a bridge over each. Its name is derived from its ancient minster or abbey, which is a venerable Norman Gothic structure, having a fine tower in the middle, and another at the west end. The middle tower had formerly a spire, which is recorded to have been as high as that of Salisbury. King Ethelred, who was slain in battle by the Danes, is said to have been buried here. The market is on Friday.
Wimmering, Hants, 214, 223.
107 Wincaunton, Somerset, 165. A market town and parish, containing 380 houses, and 1850 inhabitants. Its chief manufactures are ticking and dowlas. The church has a neat square tower, containing six bells. The market is on Wednesday.
62 WINCHESTER, Hants, 77, 84, 85. This city is situated on the banks of the river Itchen, containing 1134 houses, and 6705 inhabitants. Most of the buildings have an appearance of antiquity, and the streets are broad, and remarkably clean. It is about half a mile long, a mile and a half in compass, and contains eight churches. The present cathedral was began in the 11th century, by Bishop Walkelyn, but was in part rebuilt by Bishop Wickham, in 1394. The length of this magnificent fabric is 545 feet, including the chapel of our lady, 54 feet, and the choir 136. The height of the tower is 138 feet; but it appears, from the abrupt manner of its termination, never to have been finished. The altar-screen is thought by many even superior to that of St. Alban’s. The entrance into the choir is by a noble flight of steps, the breadth of the middle aisle. On each side of the great arch of the entrance are recesses, wherein are placed the statues of King James and Charles the First, cast in copper. The cross, from north to south, is divided from the choir by wooden partitions, carried up to a vast height. The stalls in the choir are of fine Gothic workmanship, but the Bishop’s throne is inferior to the rest. The stone screen, where the high altar is placed, is a neat and delicate piece of Gothic work. At the west end of the church is a painted window, representing the history of the Old Testament, but much defaced. At the east end is also a window with paintings. For many years this church was the place for the coronation of our kings. The east end of the church is terminated by three chapels; that on the south is called Bishop Langton’s Chapel, of curious carved work, containing several elegant tombs. In the Chapel of our Lady, King Philip and Queen Mary were married. The new college of this city was founded by William of Wickham. The building consists of two large courts, the first containing suits of apartments for the warden, ten fellows, seventy scholars, three chaplains, six choristers, masters, &c. In the centre is an elegant chapel. In the second court are the schools, and a long cloister and enclosures for the diversion of the scholars. In the middle of the cloisters is the library, a strong stone building. Over the door of the school is a statue of the founder. Contiguous to the college, on the west, is a spacious quadrangular building, forming a detached school for commoners, or gentlemen not on the foundation, under the immediate care of the head master. The mother church of Winchester is St. Lawrence; it consists of one large aisle, with a lofty square tower, containing five bells. St. Thomas’s is an ancient structure, consisting of two aisles, divided by round pillars of the Gothic order; the tower is a low ordinary building. St. Maurice’s was originally a priory, and consists of two aisles, one of which is very spacious; the tower is strong. St. Michael’s is a low and ancient building, tiled, having two good aisles, and a tower containing five bells. St. Swithen’s is erected over a postern, called King’s Gate, and consists of a large neat room, ascended to by a stone stair-case. St. Peter’s Cheesehill, consists of two ailes, of different sizes, both neat, but plain; it has a tower containing three bells. St. John’s-at-Hill is divided into three ailes by round Gothic pillars; the tower is remarkably strong, finished with a turret, containing a clock. St. Martin’s Winnall was rebuilt in 1736, and consists of one aisle, having a small tower at the west end, containing one bell. In this city are a number of a charitable institutions, among which is the public infirmary, a handsome edifice. The town hall is a good building, supported by doric pillars, and ornamented with a statue of Queen Anne. In 1788 a new spacious county gaol was erected on the Howardian plan, in the court of which is a neat chapel; there is also a Bridewell for the city, and another for the county. The theatre is a handsome structure, built in 1785. There is an annual well-attended music meeting held here in September, continuing for three days, which closes with a ball. Winchester has also its winter assembly, concerts, balls, and every other fashionable amusement. The streets are well paved and lighted; and here are two banking-houses. The ancient castle, which is supposed to have been built by King Arthur, was mostly demolished by the parliament forces during the civil wars, except the old hall, in which the assizes are held; in this also hangs what is denominated Arthur’s Round Table, with the names of the knights thereon. In this castle William the Second was crowned, and on its site a royal palace was began in 1683, the principal floor of which is a noble range of apartments, and contains in all 160 chambers, which has often been occupied by prisoners of war, on their parole. This city sends two members to parliament. The markets are held on Wednesday and Saturday, and are well supplied with all kinds of provision, poultry, fish, &c.
122 Windham’s Sock, Somerset, 167.
120 Windmill Hill, Somerset, 141.
22 Windsor, Berks, 175. A borough and market town, delightfully situated on the banks of the Thames, containing 1051 houses, and 6155 inhabitants. It has belonged to the crown ever since the conquest, and has of late been much improved, containing several good streets, which are well paved and lighted. The parish church is a spacious building, situated in the High Street, in which also stands the Guildhall, or Town-house, a neat structure, erected in 1686, supported by columns and arches of Portland stone. On the north side is a statue of Queen Anne, and on the south side that of Prince George of Denmark: the inside is adorned with the portraits of many royal person ages. Windsor contains many handsome buildings, but its chief pride is the Castle, which for more than seven hundred years has been the favourite country residence of the British kings. (see Index of Seats) The chapel of St. George was originally a chapel dedicated to Edward the Confessor. It was rebuilt by Edward the Third, and established as a collegiate church, but owes its present form to Edward the Fourth, and its completion to Henry the Seventh. Here lie interred under the choir, the bodies of Henry the Eighth and Jane Seymour, Charles the First, and a daughter of Queen Anne. Adjoining the east end is a neat building, erected by Henry the Seventh, a burial place for himself and successors: a most sumptuous monument was erected here by Cardinal Wolsey; but he dying at Leicester, was there privately buried. This chapel, after having been long neglected, was repaired by his present Majesty, in 1790, when it was adorned with rich carvings in wood, and received a new altar-piece, organ, and gallery. The ceremonies of the installation of the Knights of the Garter are performed in this chapel with great state and solemnity. Windsor was made a free borough by Edward the First, and sent members to parliament in the thirteenth year of the same reign, which it has continued, except an intermission from the 14th of Edward the Third, until the 25th of Henry the Sixth. Here is a neat theatre, and extensive barracks for horse and foot soldiers. The market is held on Saturday, in the area beneath the town hall, and is well supplied with all kinds of provision, fish, &c.
134 Windwhistle, Somerset, 143.
Wine Cross, Hants, 213.
125 Winterborne Abbas, Dorset, 110. A parish containing 26 houses, and 156 inhabitants.
126 Winterborne Common, Dorset, 110.
83 Winterborn Stoke, Wilts, 161. A parish containing 48 houses, and 256 inhabitants.
77 Winterbourn Down, Wilts, 103, 135.
75 Winterbourn Gunner Down, Wilts, 103, 135.
110 Winterborne Whitchurch, Dorset, 108. A parish containing 89 houses, and 430 inhabitants.
74 Winterslow Hutt, Wilts, 103, 135.
Wishford, Wilts, 208. A parish containing 80 houses, and 346 inhabitants.
Wishford, Little, Wilts, 208.
19 Wistley Common, Surrey, 25.
51 Withdean, Sussex, 51.
37 Witley, Surrey, 37. A parish containing 163 houses, and 1039 inhabitants. A spring in this parish, at Bonfield, is reckoned efficacious for sore eyes. This place retains its ancient privilege from serving on juries. From Hindhead and Gracewood Hills, are charming prospects of the surrounding country.
36 Witley Common, Surrey, 27, 33.
170 Wonford, East, Devon, 116.
27 Woodcock Bridge, Surrey, 56.
22 Wood Hatch, Surrey, 48.
204 Woodland, Devon, 121.
35 Wood’s Gate, Kent, 19.
92 Woodyates Inn, Dorset, 105.
8 Wood, West, Kent, 2.
29 Wooley Green, Berks, 176.
123 Woolham Mill, Somerset, 167.
49 Woolhampton, Berks, 179. A parish containing 43 houses, and 322 inhabitants.
39 Woolson Bridge, Hants, 74.
63 Woolwich Wood, Kent, 9.
Woolverton, Somerset, 205. A parish containing 28 houses, and 169 inhabitants.
93 Workly Down, Dorset, 105.
56 Worthing, Sussex, 67, 218. This place, which a short time ago consisted only of a few miserable huts, has now many handsome buildings, several of them sufficiently extensive and elegant to accommodate the first families in the kingdom. The modern buildings are on the coast, but the village extends towards the Downs, in a straight line, for about half a mile. Here are two respectable libraries, and commodious warm baths. Worthing is much resorted to during the bathing season, by those who prefer quiet to the noise and bustle of Brighton; and there is a facility of bathing here in the most stormy weather, with a level extent of sand for a length of ten miles. Being surrounded at the distance of about a mile by the chain of Sussex Downs, even in the winter months, the chilling blasts of the northern and eastern winds are entirely excluded. A fishery is carried on here in the spring for mackarel, and in the autumn for herrings.
48 Worting, Hants, 99. A parish containing 15 houses, and 120 inhabitants.
21 Wray Common, Surrey, 54.
201 Wrangerton, Devon, 120.
35 Wych Cross, Sussex, 57.
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141 Yarcombe, Devon, 169. A parish containing 110 houses, and 740 inhabitants.
85 Yarnbury Castle, Wilts, 162. This ancient fortification, like most others of a similar nature, occupies an elevated spot. Its original construction is supposed to be British, though it was afterwards occupied by the Romans and Saxons. At present it consists of a double ditch and vallum, inclosing an area of twenty-eight acres and a half. There are six entrances, but several of these do not appear to have belonged to the original work. The principal one towards the east is defended by a strong and detached out-work, and there is also on the west side another defended by an out-work of an irregular form. The inner rampart is very strong, fifty-two feet high, and is of a more regular construction than the outer vallum. The circumference of the exterior ditch is nearly a mile. Many vestages of British and Roman antiquities have here been discovered.
148 Yarty Bridge, Devon, 113.
31 Yately Heath, Hants, 73.
83 Yatesbury, Wilts, 184. A parish containing 51 houses, and 234 inhabitants.
117 Yellowham Hill, Dorset, 109.
126 Yeobridge, Somerset, 168.
120 Yeovil, Somerset, 141. A market town and parish near the river Yeo, or Ivil, containing 747 houses, and 2774 inhabitants. Many of the streets are wide, and the houses well built of stone and brick. The church is a fine old Gothic structure, with a high tower, containing six bells. This town was formerly noted for its manufacture of woollen cloth; but its principal mart now is that of leather gloves. The town is well supplied with water, and the market, which is held on Friday, is very considerable for lean cattle, and all kinds of provision.
119 Yeovil Bridge, Somerset, 141.
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102 Zeal’s Green, Wilts, 164.
102 Zeal’s Row, Wilts, 164.
190 Zeal, South, Devon, 149.
END OF INDEX TO THE DIRECT AND CROSS ROADS.
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