The Yorkshire Archaeological Journal, Volume 13A review of history, antiquities and topography in the county. |
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... which are situated in a beautiful valley , close to the river Derwent ; the hills on either side are covered with wood , and the vale watered by the rapid and clear river has a pleasing and retired appearance .
... which are situated in a beautiful valley , close to the river Derwent ; the hills on either side are covered with wood , and the vale watered by the rapid and clear river has a pleasing and retired appearance .
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The ceiling of the chancel is of panelled wood , and has been painted and gilded , but is much faded . There are some lancet windows on the south side . The east window is a good large rectilinear arc of seven lights .
The ceiling of the chancel is of panelled wood , and has been painted and gilded , but is much faded . There are some lancet windows on the south side . The east window is a good large rectilinear arc of seven lights .
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In the wall of the south aisle is a trefoil niche with shafts of E. E. character . A wood screen divides the nave and chancel . South of the altar is a trefoil niche of rectilinear appearance , and beneath the chancel windows an E. E. ...
In the wall of the south aisle is a trefoil niche with shafts of E. E. character . A wood screen divides the nave and chancel . South of the altar is a trefoil niche of rectilinear appearance , and beneath the chancel windows an E. E. ...
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The chancel has the ancient wood stalls remaining . The east window is rectilinear of three lights . North of the chancel is a chapel used as a burial - place , of plain rectilinear character . The clerestory of the nave and the north ...
The chancel has the ancient wood stalls remaining . The east window is rectilinear of three lights . North of the chancel is a chapel used as a burial - place , of plain rectilinear character . The clerestory of the nave and the north ...
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There the scene is varied by rock , wood , and river , and the high hills bounding the valley on the south side form fine features . The conical hill called Rosebury Topping is particularly conspicuous above the town , when seen from ...
There the scene is varied by rock , wood , and river , and the high hills bounding the valley on the south side form fine features . The conical hill called Rosebury Topping is particularly conspicuous above the town , when seen from ...
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