|consists principally of one main street, and being on the borders
|of Salisbury Plain, is in a remarkably open and healthy situation.
|It is an ancient borough by prescription, and sends two members to
|parliament. A considerable woollen manufacture has been
|established here, which has much increased its population, and it
|formerly had a market.
|
115|Hicks’s Gate, Somerset, 202.
|
127|High Cross Hill, Somerset, 142.
|
|Highdown Hill, Sussex, 218.
|
123|Highleaze, Somerset, 142.
|
249|Highway, Cornwall, 127.
|
112|Hill, East, Somerset, 140.
|
68|Hilsea, Hants, 32. Here is a very extensive building of
|considerable age, called Portchester Castle, generally used for
|the reception of prisoners of war; here also are large and
|commodious barracks for foot soldiers.
|
40|Hindhead Heath, Surrey and Hants, 28.
|
40|Hindhead Hill, Surrey, 28.
|
94|=Hindon=, Wilts, 163. A borough and market town, containing 175
|houses, and 793 inhabitants. This town suffered greatly by fire in
|1754, from which circumstance many of the houses are built in the
|modern taste. The chapel of ease is a neat structure. Hindon is an
|ancient borough by prescription, returns two members to
|parliament, and has a market on Thursday.
|
47|Hoads Common, Sussex, 38.
|
180|Hockworthy, Devon, 148. A parish containing 56 houses, and 283
|inhabitants.
|
|Hog Wood, Somerset, 204.
|
105|Holes Bay, Dorset, 90.
|
217|Holloway Cross, Cornwall, 153.
|
239|Hollywell, Cornwall, 156.
|
253|Holm Bush, Cornwall, 127.
|
25|Holmwood Common, Surrey, 63.
|
109|Holton, Somerset, 165.
|
46|Holybourn, Hants, 82. A hamlet containing 53 houses and 366
|inhabitants.
|
125|Holy Tree, Somerset, 167.
|
156|=Honiton=, Devon, 114, 146, 170. A borough, market town, and
|parish, containing 600 houses, and 2735 inhabitants. This town is
|in a very improved state, the buildings being of modern erection,
|from its having suffered considerably by fire at different times:
|it is paved and lighted, and the houses mostly slated. The parish
|church stands about half a mile distant from the town on a bold
|eminence, and appears to have been erected at different periods;
|the tower, a square embattled building, 63 feet high, contains
|five bells, and near the church are stables to accommodate those
|who ride from the neighbouring villages to hear divine service.
|Its principal manufacture is that of broad lace. Before the
|entrance of the town is a hill which commands one of the finest
|prospects in the kingdom. The market is on Saturday.
|
176|Honiton’s Clyst, Devon, 116.
|
39|Hook, Hants, 74.
|
40|Hook Common, Hants, 74.
|
26|Hookwood Common, Surrey, 48.
|
16|Hooley, Surrey, 53.
|
65|Hopgrass, Wilts, 181.
|
27|Horley Church, Surrey, 48.
|
61|Horn Dean, Hants, 31.
|
17|Horn’s Cross, Kent, 3.
|
39|Horny Common, Sussex, 58.
|
123|Horrington, West, Somerset, 189.
|
|Horsea Island, Hants, 223.
|
36|=Horsham=, Sussex, 65. A borough, market town, and parish,
|situated on the river Arun, containing 638 houses, and 3839
|inhabitants. It is said to derive its name from Horsa, the brother
|of Hengist the Saxon, by whom it is supposed to have been first
|built. It is a borough by prescription, and returns two members to
|parliament, which it has done ever since the reign of Edward the
|First. The church is an ancient building, and it has a good county
|gaol, and an established bank. The Assizes are frequently held
|here, and its market on Saturday, is well supplied with poultry,
|&c.
|
45|Horstead, Sussex, 59. A parish containing 88 houses, and 591
|inhabitants.
|
134|Horton, Somerset, 168.
|
135|Horton, High, Somerset, 169.
|
69|Hothampton, Sussex, 41, 42.
|
80|Hounds Down Hill, Hants, 92.
|
123|Houndston, Somerset, 141.
|
9|=Hounslow=, Middlesex, 70, 174. A market town, situated on the
|edge of the heath which bears its name, on a branch of the river
|Coln, on which are some powder mills. On this heath are many
|vestiges of ancient encampments, and also some newly erected
|barracks for cavalry. Here, in 1686, James the Second encamped
|after the suppression of the Duke of Monmouth’s rebellion.
|
10|Hounslow Heath, Middlesex, 70, 174. (_See Hounslow._)
|
|Hove, Sussex, 219. A parish containing 18 houses, and 101
|inhabitants.
|
74|How Ford, Hants, 98.
|
112|Huddox Hill, Somerset, 188.
|
64|=Hungerford=, 181. A market town and parish, situated on the banks
|of the Kennet, part in the county of Berks, and part in Wilts;
|containing 383 houses, and 1987 inhabitants. The church is an
|ancient building, it stands at the end of a pleasant walk, shaded
|with high trees, in the western quarter of the town. A bugle horn
|made of brass, and a drinking can, are here shown, both of which
|were presented as confirmations of charters granted to this town
|by John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. The market is on Wednesday.
|
64|Hungerford Down, Berks, 181.
|
23|Huntercomb, Bucks, 175.
|
89|Hurcot, West, Wilts, 136.
|
67|Hursley, Hants, 85. A parish containing 201 houses, 1105
|inhabitants.
|
38|Hurst Common, Surrey, 37.
|
47|Hurst Green, Sussex, 21.
|
25|Hurst Hill, Surrey, 48.
|
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|I.
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249|Jenkins Barrow, Cornwall, 157.
|
185|Jews Bridge, Devon, 118.
|
120|=Ilchester=, Somerset, 167. A borough, market town, and parish,
|containing 416 houses, and 1862 inhabitants, pleasantly situated
|on the river Ivel, which is not navigable. It appears to have been
|a strong fortified town in the time of the Romans, and at the
|Norman Conquest was a city containing several churches; the
|foundation of its walls are still perceivable near the river, and
|_Yard Lane_ was formerly a ditch, which entirely surrounded the
|town. The fosse way retains its name, and passes through the
|principal street, and the pavement of the original ford across the
|river, may be seen on the west side of the bridge, formed of flag
|stones.
|
|The town at present consists of four streets, and it has a neat
|church. It is a borough by prescription, returns two members to
|parliament, and gives title of Earl to the family of Fox. The
|celebrated Roger Bacon was born at this town. On King’s Moor horse
|races are held, and the neighbourhood produces great quantities of
|excellent grain. The market is on Wednesday.
|
132|=Ilminster=, Somerset, 168. A market town and parish, situated
|near the river Ille, containing 377 houses, and 2160 inhabitants.
|The church is a handsome building ornamented with a quadrangular
|glazed tower. It contains a monument erected in the beginning of
|the 17th century, to the memory of Nicholas Wadham and Dorothy his
|wife, the founders of Wadham College, Oxford.
|
|Here is a free grammar school, founded by Edward the Sixth, with a
|good salary, and a house for the head master, as also for his
|assistant. In the centre of the town stands the market house and
|shambles, where a market is held on Saturday.
|
110|Inn Wood, Somerset, 140.
|
51|John’s Cross, Sussex, 21.
|
16|John’s Hole, Kent, 3.
|
43|John’s, St., Common, Sussex, 50.
|
22|Iron Peartree Wells, Surrey, 56.
|
24|Irons Bottom, Surrey, 48.
|
|Isherton, Wilts, 207.
|
|Itchen, Hants, 221.
|
204|Ivy Bridge, Devon, 121. A populous little village, in a situation
|particularly healthy and pleasant. Here are some paper and block
|mills, and a neat chapel, erected in 1790.
|
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|K.
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96|Keesley Down, Wilts, 163.
|
19|Kennel, Surrey, 55.
|
215|Kenner’s House, Cornwall, 152.
|
79|Kennet, East, Wilts, 183. A parish containing 19 houses, and 102
|inhabitants.
|
79|Kennet, West, Wilts, 183, 198. (_Population included with East
|Kennet._)
|
2|Kennington Common, Surrey, 52.
|
1|Kensington, Middlesex, 69. A parish and pleasant village,
|containing 1433 houses, and 8556 inhabitants.
|
1|Kensington Gore, Middlesex, 69.
|
117|Kensington Place, Somerset, 203.
|
114|=Keynsham=, Somerset, 202. A market town and parish, situated on
|the north side of the Avon, it consists principally of one street
|a mile long; containing 278 houses, and 1591 inhabitants.
|
|The town is built upon a rock replete with fossil ammonitæ, having
|a good stone bridge over the river Avon, leading to Gloucester,
|and another over the river Chew. The church is an ancient Gothic
|building, and it has a good market on Thursday.
|
38|Key Street, Kent, 6.
|
266|Kiggon Mill, Cornwall, 129.
|
250|Killegrew, Cornwall, 157.
|
271|Killiganoon, Cornwall, 129.
|
148|Kilmington, Devon, 113. A township in the parish of Axminster,
|containing 84 houses, and 444 inhabitants.
|
103|Kilmington, Somerset, 172. A parish containing 104 houses, and 504
|inhabitants.
|
103|Kilmington Down, Somerset, 172.
|
42|Kiln Down, Kent, 20.
|
31|Kiln Green, Berks, 177.
|
32|Kingfold, Sussex, 64.
|
13|King’s Arbour, Middlesex, 174.
|
102|King’s Down, Wilts, 200.
|
103|King’s Down Hill, Wilts, 186, 201.
|
44|King’s Marsh, Sussex, 34.
|
127|Kingston, Dorset, 110.
|
12|Kingston, Surrey, 24. A market town and parish, situated on the
|banks of the Thames, over which it has a wooden bridge. It
|contains 726 houses, and 4144 inhabitants.
|
|This town was either a royal residence or demesne, as early as the
|union of the Saxon heptarchy; some of the Saxon kings were crowned
|here, and close to the north side of the church is a large stone,
|on which tradition says, they sat during the ceremony. The church
|is a spacious handsome building, and the tower contains eight
|bells. Here are held the Lent Assizes for the county. The market
|is on Saturday.
|
93|Kingston, Lower, Hants, 94.
|
|Kingston by Sea, Sussex, 219. A parish containing 11 houses, and
|77 inhabitants.
|
104|King’s Wood, Somerset, 172.
|
61|King’s Worthy, Hants, 77.
|
62|Kintbury, Berks, 181. A parish containing 282 houses, and 1430
|inhabitants.
|
36|Kipping’s Cross, Kent, 19.
|
184|Knighton, Devon, 118.
|
184|Knighton Heathfield, Devon, 118.
|
|Knightsbridge, Middlesex, 69. The most remarkable building here is
|St. George’s Hospital, which was formerly the seat of Lord
|Lanesborough.
|
|Knooke, Wilts, 206. A hamlet containing 30 houses, and 194
|inhabitants.
|
117|Knowl, Somerset, 203.
|
70|Knowl, Wilts, 182.
|
30|Knowl Hill, Berks, 176.
|
97|Knoyle, West, Wilts, 163. A hamlet containing 33 houses, and 184
|inhabitants.
|
|
|L.
|
36|Lady Cross, Surrey, 33, 37.
|
235|Lady Park, Cornwall, 125.
|
133|Lady’s Down, Somerset, 143.
|
93|Lagpond, Wilts, 137.
|
40|Lamberhurst, 20. A parish situated part in Kent and part in
|Sussex; containing 89 houses, and 1057 inhabitants.
|
41|Lamberhurst Down, Sussex, 20.
|
105|Lamb Bridge, Somerset, 187, 201.
|
|Lancing, Sussex, 218. A parish containing 79 houses, and 451
|inhabitants.
|
94|Lands End, Wilts, 185.
|
|Lands, Old, Sussex, 215.
|
|Langford, Little, Wilts, 207, A parish containing 5 houses, and 25
|inhabitants.
|
19|Langley Broom, Bucks, 175. A parish containing 226 houses, and
|1215 inhabitants.
|
253|Lannilley, Cornwall, 158.
|
236|Lanivet, Cornwall, 155. A parish containing 131 houses, and 513
|inhabitants.
|
236|Lanivet Down, Cornwall, 155.
|
247|Lantivery, Cornwall, 126. A parish containing 134 houses, and 778
|inhabitants.
|
241|Largin Castle, Cornwall, 125.
|
212|=Launceston=, Cornwall, 152. A borough, market town, and parish,
|pleasantly situated on the side of a hill on the river Tamer,
|containing 278 houses, and 1758 inhabitants. Reginald, Earl of
|Cornwall, built a castle here, which is spoken of by Leland as one
|of the strongest works in the kingdom. The tower is now made use
|of as a prison.
|
|Launceston was made a free borough by Henry the Third, being
|before composed of two other boroughs. The knights of the shire
|are elected here, and the Winter Assizes are held at the Guildhall
|in this town, the Summer Assizes being removed to Bodmin. It has
|sent two members to parliament since the 23d of Edward the First.
|The church was built in the reign of Henry the Eighth, on the side
|of one of its walls is a fine figure of Mary Magdalen; most kinds
|of provisions are plentiful and reasonable, but coals are very
|dear. The markets are on Wednesday and Saturday.
|
98|Launceston Down, Dorset, 106.
|
58|Lavant, East, Sussex, 36. A parish containing 53 houses, and 274
|inhabitants.
|
55|Laverstock, Hants, 100. A parish containing 17 houses, and 88
|inhabitants.
|
50|Lavington Common, Sussex, 35.
|
235|Lawrence, St., Cornwall, 155.
|
71|Lawrence, St., Kent, 13. A parish containing 234 houses, and 1068
|inhabitants.
|
120|Leachmoor Pond, Somerset, 189.
|
15|Leaden Cross, Surrey, 53.
|
18|Leatherhead, Surrey, 62. A parish, and formerly a market town,
|containing 187 houses, and 1078 inhabitants. The town is situated
|on the right bank of the river Mole, which having sunk into the
|earth at Mickleham, at the foot of Box Hill, makes its appearance
|again near this place; standing on a rising bank it is very dry
|and pleasant, and has a brick bridge of 14 arches over the river.
|The church is built in the form of a cross.
|
11|Leaves Green, Kent, 16.
|
62|Leckford Hutt, Hants, 133.
|
201|Lee, Higher, Devon, 121.
|
206|Lee Mill Bridge, Devon, 121.
|
99|Leigh Common, Dorset, 89.
|
63|Leominster, Sussex, 44. A parish containing 60 houses, and 357
|inhabitants.
|
171|Leonard Moor, Devon, 195.
|
95|Leonard’s, St., Bridge, 89.
|
216|=Lestwithiel=, Cornwall, 126. A borough, market town, and parish,
|containing 145 houses, and 825 inhabitants. It is situated on the
|river Fowey, which was formerly navigable, but is now choaked up
|with sand, and has a handsome church with a spire steeple. This
|borough has returned two members to parliament ever since the 23d
|of Edward the First. The market is on Friday.
|
234|Leveddon, Cornwall, 155.
|
204|Lew Cross, Devon, 151.
|
51|=Lewes=, Sussex, 59. A borough and market town, consisting of six
|parishes, containing 945 houses, and 6221 inhabitants. This town
|stands on the slope of a hill, on the banks of the river Ouse,
|surrounded by higher hills, and was formerly encompassed with
|walls. The gate and two towers of its ancient castle, built by
|William, Earl of Warren, in the 11th century, still remain. Lewes
|is a handsome town, and one of the largest and most populous in
|the county. It formerly had twelve churches, which are now reduced
|to six, including St. Thomas at Cliff, so called from its standing
|under the high chalky cliffs at the outskirts of the town. From a
|windmill in the neighbourhood, a fine view of the sea and the
|circumjacent country is obtained. It is a borough by prescription,
|but not incorporated, and has sent two members to parliament ever
|since the 23d of Edward the First. There is an annual horse race
|here for the King’s plate of 100 guineas. The market is on
|Saturday.
|
52|Lewes Race Ground, Sussex, 60.
|
5|Lewisham, Kent, 15. This village has several good houses,
|inhabited by rich citizens of the metropolis, who have retired
|from business, or by those whose families wish to enjoy the
|peaceful sweets of a country life. The church is an elegant modern
|edifice, containing several good monuments by Banks and Flaxman.
|
|A branch of the river Ravensbourne runs through the village.
|Lewisham contains 686 houses, and 4007 inhabitants.
|
5|Lewisham Bridge, Kent, 15.
|
85|Lichinton, Wilts, 136.
|
230|Lidcott, Cornwall, 155.
|
179|Lilly Bridge, Devon, 147.
|
47|Limbo, Sussex, 38.
|
38|Lindridge Causeway, Kent, 19.
|
46|Liphook, Hants, 29.
|
47|Liphook, Common, Sussex, 29.
|
214|Lipson, Devon, 122
|
223|Liscome, Cornwall, 123.
|
234|=Liskeard=, Cornwall, 125. A borough, market town, and parish,
|containing 549 houses, and 2884 inhabitants, and having a
|considerable manufacture of leather. The church is a large and
|noble building. The town hall is erected on stone pillars, with a
|turret on the top, and a clock with four dials. On the hills of
|North Liskeard are many tin mines. This borough was incorporated
|by Queen Elizabeth, and returns two members to parliament. It has
|a very considerable market on Saturday.
|
29|Littlewick Green, Berks, 176.
|
65|Liverton, Berks, 181.
|
73|Lobcomb Corner, Wilts, 103, 134.
|
203|Lobhill, Devon, 151.
|
77|Lockeridge Dean, Wilts, 183. A hamlet containing 51 houses, and
|194 inhabitants.
|
13|Locks Bottom, Kent, 16.
|
90|Lockswell Heath, Wilts, 185.
|
92|Lodge, Great, Wilts, 185.
|
93|Lodge, Little, Wilts, 185.
|
127|Lodmoor, Dorset, 171.
|
94|London Elm, Wilts, 137.
|
105|Lone Fleet, Dorset, 90. A tything to Pool, containing 120 houses,
|and 504 inhabitants.
|
82|Long Barrow Cross, Wilts, 161.
|
33|Long Bottom, Hants, 80.
|
128|Long Breedy Hutt, Dorset, 110.
|
143|Long Bridge, 145.
|
102|Long Cross, Wilts, 164.
|
15|Longford, Middlesex, 174. This village is pleasantly situated on
|the banks of the Colne, and is much frequented by anglers.
|
140|Longharris, Dorset, 112.
|
102|Long Lane End, Wilts, 172.
|
236|Looe Mills, Cornwall, 125.
|
128|Lopen, Somerset, 168. This village contains 71 houses, and 326
|inhabitants.
|
18|Lords Wood, Kent, 17.
|
|Lothbury, Hants, 211.
|
44|Lotmore Green, Berks, 178.
|
109|Lotterford, Somerset, 165,
|
94|Louden, Wilts, 185.
|
51|Low Heath, Sussex, 43
|
28|Lowfield Heath, Surrey and Sussex, 48.
|
97|Ludwell, Wilts, 138.
|
66|Lydden, Kent, 9. A parish containing 21 houses, and 103
|inhabitants.
|
209|Lyfton, Devon, 152.
|
209|Lyfton Down, Devon, 152.
|
91|=Lymington=, Hants, 93. A borough and market town, pleasantly
|situated on the brow and declivity of a gentle hill, on a creek of
|the English Channel, called Boldre Water. It consists principally
|of one long street, containing 541 houses, and 2641 inhabitants.
|Many of the houses are well built, commanding most delightful
|prospects of the English Channel, and the Isle of Wight. There are
|two sets of baths, one at the bottom of the town, the other about
|half a mile from it, they are very convenient, and are much
|frequented during the season. The borough is a corporation by
|prescription, and sends two members to parliament. Market on
|Saturday.
|
|About a mile distant are the traces of a Roman Camp, known by the
|name of _Buckland Rings_, or _Castle Field_.
|
83|Lyndhurst, Hants, 92. A parish containing 170 houses, and 882
|inhabitants.
|
|
|M.
|
47|Macknade, Kent, 7.
|
122|Maiden Castle, Dorset, 171. This is one of the strongest and most
|extensive camps in England, and is supposed to be of British
|origin; its form is an irregular ellipsis, surrounded by treble
|ditches and ramparts, the former are of prodigious depth, and the
|latter extremely high and very steep. The entrances to the east
|and west are strengthened by additional works; the ends of the
|ramparts lapping over each other, and rendering the outlets very
|winding and intricate. The inner rampart includes an area of about
|forty acres, and is nearly a mile and a quarter in circumference.
|Near the south side is the mouth of a cave, said to extend a
|considerable way; though it is now choaked up and impassable. This
|appears to have been a contrivance to obtain water, the river
|flowing through the valley at the distance of about a quarter of a
|mile. The ground rises gradually to the centre of the area, which
|commands an extensive prospect.
|
168|Maiden Down, Devon, 195.
|
26|=Maidenhead=, Berks, 176. A market town, containing 167 houses,
|and 792 inhabitants. It is pleasantly situated on the banks of the
|Thames, over which is a very commodious bridge of 13 arches. The
|principal trade of this town is in malt, meal, and timber. The
|market is on Wednesday.
|
25|Maidenhead Bridge, 176.
|
28|Maidenhead Thicket, Berks, 176.
|
|Mansbridge, Hants, 212.
|
76|Manton, Wilts, 183.
|
110|Maperton, Somerset, 165. A parish containing 22 houses, and 171
|inhabitants.
|
43|Maplederwell Hatch, Hants, 75.
|
19|Marams Court Hill, Kent, 17.
|
41|Maresfield, Sussex, 58. A parish containing 170 houses, and 960
|inhabitants.
|
72|=Margate=, Kent, 12. A market town on the sea coast, pleasantly
|seated on the north side of the Isle of Thanet, and a member of
|the port of Dover; it contains 1291 houses, and 6126 inhabitants.
|The principal improvements of Margate have taken place since 1787,
|when an act of parliament was obtained to rebuild the pier with
|stone, since which it has become a very fashionable resort for sea
|bathing. From the increase of company, new buildings became
|necessary for their accommodation, by which the town was
|considerably enlarged and greatly improved. On that part next the
|coast there are many commodious rooms, which are the morning
|resort of the company, and whence they are driven by turns into
|the sea, in bathing machines. There are also four marble salt
|water baths, filled from the sea, which may be brought to any
|temperature.
|
|The church of St. John stands about half a mile from the lower end
|of the town; it is a large building of flint, rough cast,
|consisting of three long low aisles, separated by pillars of
|various forms. At the west end of the north aisle is a square
|tower with a low spire, containing six bells. It has many
|monuments of antiquity, with a good organ. Here is a general
|sea-bathing infirmary, which was opened in 1796.
|
|Margate has every amusement common with other fashionable watering
|places, having a neat theatre, assembly rooms, tea, card, and
|billiard rooms, &c. &c.
|
|About a mile and a half from the town, stands the rural spot of
|_Dandelion_, where are the remains of an ancient mansion and
|fortification, once of great strength, and belonging to the family
|of _Dandelion_. This place is now in great repute, and has
|alcoves, a bowling green, a platform for dancing, an orchestra,
|and every accommodation for company. Market on Wednesday and
|Saturday.
|
74|Marks Barn, Wilts, 206.
|
|=Marlborough=, Wilts, 183. A borough and market town, consisting
|of two parishes; containing 456 houses, and 2579 inhabitants. It
|is situated on the banks of the river Kennet, and consists
|principally of a broad street with piazzas along one side of it.
|The churches, dedicated to St. Mary and St. Peter, have both
|square towers and six bells in each. This town gave title to the
|celebrated warrior, John Churchill, who was created Earl of
|Marlborough, by William the Third, in 1689, and Duke of
|Marlborough by Queen Anne; it has sent two members to parliament
|since the 28th of Edward the First. The market is on Saturday.
|
70|Marlbrook Pond, Hants, 79.
|
58|Marsh Benham, Berks, 180.
|
211|Marsh Mill, Devon, 122.
|
10|Mason’s Hill, Kent, 16.
|
233|Maudlin, Cornwall, 125.
|
62|Maudlin, Sussex, 40, 216.
|
129|Mead, Somerset, 168.
|
99|Medleys, Wilts, 200.
|
128|=Melcomb Regis=, Dorset, 171. A borough and market town,
|containing 423 houses, and 2350 inhabitants, situated at the mouth
|of the river Wey, which separates it from Weymouth, over which
|river there is a wooden bridge of seventeen arches. It has a good
|market place and town hall, in which the members of the
|Corporation of Weymouth attend public business.
|
|This borough has sent two members to parliament ever since the
|reign of Edward the First. It is united to Weymouth as a sea port,
|corporation, and market town. Market on Tuesday and Friday.
|
95|Melksham, Wilts, 200. A town and parish, containing 759 houses,
|and 4030 inhabitants. Most of the houses in this town are well
|built of free stone, but not regular. It has one parish church,
|and three meeting houses for dissenters. Its chief manufacture is
|broad cloth, and it has a market every other Thursday for cattle.
|
62|Meonstoke, Hants, 96. A parish containing 50 houses, and 289
|inhabitants.
|
59|Meon, West, Hants, 96. A parish containing 83 houses, and 536
|inhabitants.
|
100|=Mere=, Wilts, 164. A market town and parish, containing 457
|houses, and 2211 inhabitants. It is a very straggling town,
|indifferently built, and has a small cross, or market house, where
|a market is held on Thursday. In the reign of Henry the Third it
|was the lordship of Edmund, Earl of Cornwall, and had a castle
|belonging to it, occupying the summit of an adjoining eminence,
|very few traces of which now remain.