Antiquarian and Topographical Cabinet,: Containing a Series of Elegant Views of the Most Interesting Objects of Curiosity in Great Britain. Accompanied with Letter-press Descriptions, Volume 9proprietors, 1811 |
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... eastern part of the town of Shrewsbury , in a small area , which has the retired appearance of a collegiate close ; and , with the exception of St. Giles , is the only ancient structure of this place which has been handed down to the ...
... eastern part of the town of Shrewsbury , in a small area , which has the retired appearance of a collegiate close ; and , with the exception of St. Giles , is the only ancient structure of this place which has been handed down to the ...
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... extremely fa- vourable for defence , standing at the south - west angle of the city , on an eminence , rising abruptly from the Medway that river preserved it from attack on the ROCHESTER CASTLE . west , whilst its south , east c . 2.
... extremely fa- vourable for defence , standing at the south - west angle of the city , on an eminence , rising abruptly from the Medway that river preserved it from attack on the ROCHESTER CASTLE . west , whilst its south , east c . 2.
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... east , and north sides were envi- roned by a deep ditch . The outward walls , which formed an irregular parellelogram of about 300 feet in length , were strengthened by several square and round towers , embrasured , and provided with ...
... east , and north sides were envi- roned by a deep ditch . The outward walls , which formed an irregular parellelogram of about 300 feet in length , were strengthened by several square and round towers , embrasured , and provided with ...
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... sixteen feet high . From the remains of a large arch in the south- east corner , it seems highly probable that the chapel ROCHESTER CASTLE . termined , the destruction of this angle was placed here ; though this cannot be absolutely de-
... sixteen feet high . From the remains of a large arch in the south- east corner , it seems highly probable that the chapel ROCHESTER CASTLE . termined , the destruction of this angle was placed here ; though this cannot be absolutely de-
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... east . It was purchased at the dissolution by the corporation of the city , who afterwards , 10th Elizabeth , sold the site to Thomas Chester , esq . The 20th Elizabeth it was in the possession of sir John Young , whose son and heir ...
... east . It was purchased at the dissolution by the corporation of the city , who afterwards , 10th Elizabeth , sold the site to Thomas Chester , esq . The 20th Elizabeth it was in the possession of sir John Young , whose son and heir ...
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