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AND GENEALOGICAL SKETCHES OF THE FAMILIES, OF THEIR POSSESSORS; FORMING PART OF THE GENERAL SERIES OF JONES GREAT BRITAIN ILLUSTRATED, AND COMPRISED IN THE COUNTIES FOLLOWING, VIZ: BEDFORDSHIRE DERBYSHIRE LAN CASHIRE BERKSHIRE DURFIAM LEICESTERSHIRE BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HERTFORDSHIRE LINCOLNSHIRE CHESHIRE HUNTINGDONSHIRE NORFOLK CUMBERLAND KENT NORTHAMPTONSHIRE - - – º Cº-º-º/, ºs- º * º --- --> C t = ′ = < C L O N D O N : * C Lutomºboo, licoforoshire; THE SEAT OF J O H N C R. I C H TO N S T U A R T, MARQUESS OF BUTE. THIS splendid Mansion owes its magnificence to John, third Earl of Bute, whose celebrity in the annals of George II. and III. is well known: in 1762, when he had attained to the summit of his political power, he purchased the unfinished Mansion of Sir Robert Napier, and soon afterwards resolved upon making a grand addition, in which the genius of R. Adam, whom he patronized, should have its fullest scope, uncontrolled by any consideration of expense. At the same time, Shelburne House was rising from its foundation, upon a plan of the same architect. Popular clamour was then so vehement, that the Earl of Bute was induced to sell his intended London residence to Lord Shelburne; and the vast designs at Luton were sus- pended, in their full extent. What had been begun was then completely finished; and Adam has transferred to England the splendours of the Palace of Dioclesian at Spalatro, which he has so ably elucidated. - Those who attributed the payment of the large sum required for both these sumptuous buildings to his command of the public purse, were injurious in their censures, not considering that, after the death of Mr. Wortley, the Earl of Bute enjoyed an estate of at least £20,000 a year, in right of his Countess. In conse- quence of these unpleasant observations, which were not unfrequently obtruded on his ear, Luton-Hoo, with its splendid embellishments, was no longer submitted to public inspection, and was seen only by special favour; and accordingly, notwith- standing a liberal permission given by the late noble possessor, has been very rarely visited, even by connoiseurs. Among the grand apartments, the ceilings of which are ornamented with the best efforts of the pencil of Cipriani, the Library, where the luxuries of taste are carried to the highest degree of excellence, demands our particular attention; it is the chef d'oeuvre of Adam. It was built in 1767, and consists of five apartments, the total extent of which is 144 feet, and is calculated to contain 25,000 volumes. The height of each room to the cornice is nineteen feet, and the book-cases, of mahogany with gilt-wire lattices, are half that elevation; and above them are arranged some of the largest and most valuable of the pictures. The books are easily accessible, and in each division of the book-cases there are about nine rows on an average, and eighteen books in a row: folio volumes are placed at top and bottom, then quartos, and lastly octavos, in the middle ; which mode has been found to include the greatest number within the same space. At the foot of the book-cases is placed a single step, which opening, forms boxes for maps on rollers; and before them are tables covered with green cloth, upon which are placed beautiful models in cork, of Greek and Roman architecture; the Tables are wired in front, and contain large port-folios of prints and drawings, atlases, plans, and elevations. The Rooms at either end have folding doors, by which they are rendered distinct from each other, but the centre Room has an Arcade of Ionic Pillars, supporting an architrave which crosses the arch at its springing. Of the books it is needless to speak in praise, as their extreme rarity, and the excellence of the editions, are sufficiently known to all bibliographers. A more splendid temple of the Muses is no where seen. The Apartments are adorned with a large collection of pictures, many of which were purchased by the Earl of Bute, when prime minister, to which great addi- tions were made by the late noble Marquess. An elegant critic has given the principal in the following 3%igt of $3icture; at £utom-£300. Madonna, Bambino, and Cheruks: Raffaelle...St. Catherine: P. Veronese...The same Subject: - - ºf . Francis; Madonna and Bambino ; Assumption; Parmegianino... Holy Family: Schedoni... Re-º', Holy Family with St. Lucia : The Caracci... poso in Egypt: Benv. Gorofalo...Bambino asleep *2 - Funeral of a Young Man; Assumption of the with the Madonna; Assumption of the Virgin - Virgin : Guercino...Venus and Cupid ; Daedalus (on Marble): Murillio...Venus and Neptune :- - and Icarus; Venus and Cupid : Guido... Virgin Luca Giordano...Marriage of St. Catherine: * reposing on a Cloud; Virgin asleep, the Child Parmegiano...Holy Family: Barrochio...Adora- " + ~ embracing her, (small, but exquisite:) Corregio. tion of the Magi: Albano...Madonna and Bam-_ - ‘..Mercury acquainting Vulcan with the infide- bino asleep : Eliz. Sirani....Jurić, distributing º lity of Venus: Andrew Sacchi...Marriage of St. Gold: Tintoretto...Holy Family: Vasari... So - P P 3 * /2 -- - - - ſº C - PICTURES AT LUTON-H OO CONTINUED. Wounded Soldier: Salv. Rosa... Holy Family: A. del Sarto...Venus reposing in a Dressing- Room : Titian... Holy Family. From the repe- tition of this subject, the Painter was called by his contemporaries, “ Car Luccio Delle Ma- donnine:” Carlo Maratti... Christ and the Cen- turion : P. Bardome. LANDSCAPEs, BATTLE PIECEs, &c. Rocks and Cascade: Ruysdaal... Landscape; Com- panion: Rosa da Tuvoli...Two Landscapes, very large ; Four others, Companions; these were procured for the Earl of Bute by Mr. Smith, Consul at Venice, as those for the king, now at Windsor: Zuccarelli... Landscape: Tempesta, ...Two Landscapes: Busiri...Two Views among the Alps: Hackaert and Lingelbach...View in a Thick Forest: Vander Hagen... View on the Maes: Cuyp... View of the Tiber: Occhiale... View near Marino; Ditto near the Lake of Narni; Ditto on the Annio near Vicovaro : Nich. Poussin.—Landscape; Seaport: Ismen Vecchio. Landscape—Winter Scene : Berghem... Views in the Alps; figures by Teniers: Wande Velde. ... Battle of Solebay, painted for King James II. : Hackaert, ... Boors in a Village carousing: Te- miers... Battle Piece : Vander Meulen...A Tooth- drawer ; Butcher with attendants: Victor... Madonna and Bambino, with St. John offering fruit and flowers: Rotenhamer and Velvet Breughel... Butch Boor and Milkmaid: Ver- kolie... Connoisseurs in the Gallery of a Vir- tuoso; Companion, with Pictures, Shells, &c. : these are most curiously finished : Old J. B. Franks. PoRTRAITs. Himself as Orpheus, surrounded with beasts: Cuyp... A laughing Boy; An Artist, one of his Scholars; His Wife (Helena Formann) and Child with himself, in a Fruit Market; Stag- hunting. . Himself and other Portraits. Ani- mals by De Heusck, very large, in the same style and of equal dimensions with the celebrated Boar-hunting at Corsham : P. P. Reubens... Adoration of the Magi; Judgment and Punish- ment of Midas; Mary Magdalen washing Jesus’ Feet; all the Figures are Portraits; Diogenes searching for an honest Man; Jordaens, as Dio- genes, finds Rubens : Rubens and Jordaens.—Ant. Grimani, Doge of Venice; Hernando Cortez: Titian... His Son: Rembrandt... Pope Innocent X. (Pamfili): Velasquez... Sir W. Howard, K.B. when young, afterwards the unfortunate Vis- count Stafford, beheaded 1680; from the Arun- del Collection: Vandyck...Children of King Charles I. : Old Stone... Ben Jonson; Mrs. Jane Lane, who conducted Charles II. after his Escape from the Battle of Worcester: Dob- son... Pym, Ireton, well-known Republicans: Walker. ... Pensionary De Wit; His Sister: Corn. Jansen...Duchess of Montespan : Breughel. ... Herself: Mrs. Beale...John, Earl of Bute, as Prime Minister, receiving a Despatch from his Secretary, Charles Jenkinson, afterwards Earl of Liverpool; this is one of Sir Joshua's early Pictures, and is singularly curious for the cha- racter displayed in both the Portraits ; John, Earl of Bute, in his Robes of the Garter, full length ; Mary, Countess of Bute, Daughter of Edward Wortley Montagu, Esq. and the justly celebrated Lady Mary, full length; Charles James Fox, in early life; Dr. Armstrong, the Poet: Sir J. Reynolds...The Princess Dowager of Wales, whole length, presented by Her Royal Highness to the Earl of Bute: A. Ramsay... Lady M. Pierrepoint, as a Shepherdess sitting under a tree, miniature: Unknown... Lady M. Wortley Montagu, reclining in a Turkish cos- tume ; printed for Pope, but it is uncertain if it ever came into his possession: C. Jervas... Coronation of Louis XIV. at Rheims. Margaret, Queen of Scots, daughter of King Henry VII., from whom the present Royal Family are lineally descended: she is represented as offer- ing her hand in a dance to Archibald Douglas, her second husband. This curious picture was purchased out of the Arundel Collection.—See Walpole's Anecdotes, &c. The admirers of the Flemish and Dutch schools will have the highest gratification in inspecting a collection of their works, with which the upper apartments are replenished, and which has certainly no rival in England. Dr. Johnson, after visiting Luton Hoo with Boswell, said, “This is one of the places I do not regret having come to see. It is a very stately place indeed ; in the House, magnificence is not sacrificed to convenience, nor convenience to magnifi- cence. The Library is very splendid, the dignity of the rooms is very great, and the quantity of pictures is beyond expectation—beyond hope.”—Boswell’s Life of Johnson. In the Old Chapel is preserved a beautifully carved wainscot skreen, which had been removed to Luton by the Napier family, from Tyttenhanger, in Hertfordshire, and which we have noticed in our description of that place. The situation of Luton-Hoo is elevated, and at the edge of the Bedfordshire Downs, about two miles from Luton, in the midst of a well-wooded park, which has been greatly improved under the direction of its recent proprietors. The river Lea, which meanders through it, has been formed into a noble Lake at the bottom of the eminence on which the House is seated ; the width of this expanse of water, its islands, and the numerous plantations with which it is diversified, present an ~~ agreeable view. sº In a path leading through a fine valley, is a plain Tuscan column; on the pedestal is an inscription, “IN MEMORY OF MR. FRANCIS NAPIER.” - – From this point the breaks through the woods, the hollow dales, and the groups s = of fine beech-trees which on every side appear, form a most interesting prospect to -> the admirers of the picturesque. º (This Account is principally derived from the Gentleman's Magazine for 1817.) -> ^ ºr _-º - P P 4 &ioburn 3isticſ), 15cufortſgi)irc; THE SEAT OF JOHN RUSSELL, DUKE OF BEDFORD. Woburn Abbey was founded in 1145, by Hugh de Bolebec, a powerful Baron, for Monks of the Cistercian order, at the instigation of the Abbot of Fountains. The monastery and revenues, in 1547, were granted by King Edward VI. to John, Lord Russell, who was soon after created Earl of Bedford by the same prince, and it has remained in the possession of that family ever since. The building has experienced many considerable alterations, but particularly under the direction of the late noble owner, to whom the Mansion owes its present appearance, from the designs of Mr. Holland. The principal front is of the Ionic order, with rustic basement; the offices, which also were erected under the direction of the late Duke, form two magnificent, but plain buildings, at a small distance from the Mansion. This noble pile is celebrated for its extensive collections of Paintings, of which we are enabled to give an accurate list, with the measure- ment of each picture within the frame. The Park is surrounded by a wall eight feet in height; it is large, and finely diversified; abounding with wood, it affords many delightful prospects of forest scenery, and the detached pieces of water are united so as to form a sufficient expanse, bounded by flourishing plantations. On the south side of the Mansion, a covered way, or piazza, leads to the Green-house, which is about 140 feet in length, containing a great variety of valuable plants : but what renders it peculiarly interesting to the connoisseur, is the Lanti Vase, brought from Rome by Lord Cawdor, one of the most noble specimens of antique decoration of the kind yet discovered; it is of the Lotus form, and was most probably consecrated to Bacchus, as may be concluded from the finely sculptured Bacchanalian masks upon it. Here are also some excellent statues, particularly an Apollo, a group of Cupid and Psyche, and two figures of Venus in different positions. From the east end of this building, the piazza continues nearly a quarter of a mile in length to the dairy, built in the Chinese style. Its situation is cool, shady, and pleasant, and the utensils with which it is furnished, are of elegant workmanship. - º, tº In the Garden is a fine Bust of the late Charles James Fox, on a pedestal, containing an inscription by the late Duchess of Devonshire. The extensive domain is peculiarly characterized by the commodious farms which surround it; but to particularize the perfection to which agriculture has been brought, and the patriotic endeavours exerted in its diffusion, by the noble possessors of Woburn, requires a space incompatible with the tendency of this work; we hasten to enumerate its splendid pictures. P P 3. Contplete (ſtatalogue of tije Đictureč, tuiti) Bigpo.gition and $ige, ag placed at Cºiotiurn 3inſep, 1819. INDIAN SILK ROOM, (NoFTH FRONT, PRINCIPAL FLoor.) Ft. In. A Fruit Piece, over the Chimney. Snyders. . . . . . . . . 3 8% INDIAN PAPER ROOM, (NoFTH FRONT.) A Game Piece, over the Chimney . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 10% FRENCH BED ROOM. Landscape over Chimney. . . . . . . . . . Ditto, over East Door . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . Ditto, over West Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . FRENCH DRESSING ROOM, 16 Feet 6 Inches long, 15 Feet 3 Inches wide, and 14 Feet high. Landscape over Chimney . . . . . Ditto, over West Door - - Ditto, over East Door . . . . . . . . . Portrait of Caroline, Duchess of Marlborough . Ditto, Gertrude, Duchess of Bedford - Ditto, Francis, Marquess of Tavistock . . . . : i BILLIARD ROOM, 21 Feet 3 Inches long, 27 Feet wide, and 15 Feet 10 Inches high. On the North Side. Inside of a Hall.— Van Delen . I 11 — 1 4 A Landscape.—Everdingen 2 1% — 2 1 Ditto.—Pymaker . . . . . . . . . . I 6 — 1 2 Ditto, with a Bridge, &c.—Ruysdael . . . . . . . . . . 3 O – 2 3 This picture came from M. de Calonne's collection. Ditto, with Cattle, &c.—Isaac Ostade . 3 24 — 2 7} A Landscape.—J. Lingleback . . . . . . . . 1 84 — 1 3} The Sea Coast, with a Beacon, &c.— Wouvermans . 2 8 — 1 9 A Dutch Cottage, in manner of Brouwer.—Tenners 2 4} — 1 4} On the East Side. A Portrait of A. Cuyp.–Se ipse . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 — 2 11 A Sea Piece.—Bachhuysen . - - - 2 0 — 1 5; A Landscape.—G. Poussin - - . 1 6 — 1 2 A Madonna and Child.—Murillo. . . . . . . . . . 2 6 — 3 4 From M. de Calonne's collection. - A Landscape.—Both . • * * * * * 2 1% – 1 9% Ditto, with Ruins, &c.—Ruysdael . . . . . . . . . 1 9 — 1 6} The Virgin teaching the infant Jesus to read.—Schedoni . O 8 – 0 10 A Portrait of Descartes.—Philip de Champagne. 2 4 – 2 10 On the South Side. The Flemish Prize Ox.—A. Cuyp . - . 2 5 — 1 6 A Flemish Merry-making.—Teniers 3 53 — 2 6 Inside of a Church.-Peter Néefs . - - - . 1 2 O 10 A Landscape, a copy from G. Poussin . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 — 4 0 ... " The original in the Collection of the Marquess of Stafford. Lions.—Rubens * * * * * * * * * * . 2 4} — 1 11+ Flemish Twelfth-day Feast.—Jan Steen . . . 3 13 — 2 1% A Stable, with a Horse, &c.—A. Cuyp . . . . 1 3} – 0 11% A Portrait of Lady Coventry.—Gavin Hamilton 2 1% — 2 6% INNER DRAWING ROOM, 22 Feet long, 19 Feet 10 Inches wide, and 15 Feet 10 Inches high. North Side. A Landscape.—Claude, (perhaps a copy). 3 View of a Cavermºsiº, p . . . . . . . . . . 1 A Gallery of Pictures and Sculpture.—Teniers . . . . . . . . 4 A Romantic Scene,—Salvator Rosa . 1 Ft. In. by 3 6 — 3 8 — 4 6 — 3 6 — 3 6 s : i C : i P P2 15ucitlantſ, 45critgijirc; THE SEAT OF C H A R L E S CO U R T E N A Y, E S Q. THE Manor of Buckland was, in 1227, the property of Hugh de Bocland, either son or grandson of Hugh de Bocland, the Chief Justice of England; his grand-daughter Matilda brought it in marriage to William d’Averenches, a Norman Baron : about 1376, it became the property of Sir Thomas Besils, being descended from a daughter of John d’Averenches, son of William and Matilda, and continued in their family till 1425. Thomas Chaucer, son of the poet, was possessed of it in 1436; his daughter, Alice, brought it in marriage to William de la Pole, Duke of Suffolk. Upon the attainder of Edmund de la Pole, Earl of Suffolk, king Henry the Eighth granted it to his favourite, Sir Charles Brandon, whom he created Duke of Suffolk: in 1535, the Duke gave it back to the King in exchange, under an act of parliament. In 1545, it became the property of the family of Yate, by purchase. Edward Yate, the fourth in descent of the Yates of Buckland, was created a Baronet in 1622. This manor continued in the family of the Yates till 1690, when, on the death of Sir John Yate, it devolved to Sir Robert Throckmorton, Bart. of Coughton, in Warwickshire, who had married Mary, daughter of Sir Charles Yate, sister and heiress to Sir John Yate, and has continued in the family of Throckmorton to this day. This Sir Robert Throckmorton died in 1721. It may be remarked, that the Yates were Catholics, and that the Throckmortons have uniformly adhered to the same principles. - The present proprietor is the younger brother of Sir George Throckmorton, Bart. who succeeded to the title on the death of his brother, Sir John Throck- morton, in 1819. He assumes the name of Courtenay by grant of his late Majesty, in right of his mother, who was heiress to John Courtenay, Esq. of West Molland in the county of Devon. The house was built in 1757, by Sir Robert Throckmorton, Bart. son of the above Sir Robert, and grandfather to the present proprietor, from the designs, and under the immediate direction, of John Wood, Esq. of Bath. The Dining- room, Library, and Chapel, are handsome rooms; the former, with the Drawing-room, contains some valuable pictures of the old school; the ceiling of the Library, painted by Cypriani, is much admired; the Pleasure-grounds are laid out with great taste. Buckland is situated a little to the north of the road leading from Oxford to Faringdon; about four miles from the latter, and fourteen from the former. 3-E 3. It crimangton #90ttgc, liträgi)irc; THE SEAT OF WILLIAM CONGREVE, ESQ. THE little town of Aldermanston lies on the southern border of the county of Berks, adjoining to Hampshire, not far from the Roman town of Silchester, in the latter county. The Manor of this place, before the Conquest, was a part of the possessions of Earl Harold, and was afterwards in the King's hands, till Henry I. granted it, about the year 1100, with six others in this county, to Robert Achard. A confirmation of the grant is still preserved at Aldermanston. Sir Humphrey Forster, Bart., and his wife, Anne, daughter of Sir William Kingsmill, of Sidmonton, in Hants, built in 1636 the large family mansion now remaining in its original state, as appears by the inscription over the door-ways of the principal front. It is a brick building, with a bold blocked cornice, having two doors in the principal front, adorned with twisted columns. The interior, however, claims more particular notice. A passage, similar to the screens in more ancient houses and colleges, leads into a large well-proportioned Hall, of an oblong form, two stories high, having a handsome spacious gallery entirely round it. In most of the windows throughout the house are impaled the arms of the ancestry of the family from an early period. The Dining-room is large and handsome, with one of those ponderous chimney-pieces so characteristic of the age in which it was built. The great Drawing-room is over the dining-room, and more richly ornamented with carving and gilding; the chimney-pieces of both reaching nearly to the ceilings. However little we might admire those kinds of ornaments, if they were now first erected, they gain a venerable effect from time, which, by the associations of the fancy, give infinite delight to the contemplative mind. The Staircase affords a specimen of rich internal decoration, indicative of domestic grandeur. All the other rooms, which are many and spacious, are after the same fashion: those in the back front look into an avenue in the Park, which has been considerably enlarged, and surrounded with an entire new paling by the present proprietor, who has also had the mansion thoroughly repaired, but without in any degree altering the original style of the building. The Park now consists of about 750 acres, and contains many very venerable oaks, several of them more than 20 feet in girth, probably coeval with the original grant of the manor by Henry I. Close adjoining to the mansion is the parish Church, with a spire of wood; its appearance is vener- able and picturesque; it is shewn in our Plate. Sir Humphrey Forster lived to be aged, being alive in 1661. His son, William, died before him, having married Elizabeth, only child of Sir John Tyrrell, of Herons, in Essex, (by his first wife,) by whom he had three sons, of whom two died without issue, before their mother; and one daughter, married to William Pert, Esq., of Essex. Sir Humphrey, the eldest son, married Judith, eldest daughter and co-heir of Sir Humphrey Winch, of Hawnes, Bart., by whom he had several. children, who all died in their father's life-time; and thus the baronetage of Aldermanston became extinct. This estate then went to his niece, Elizabeth, who married William Forster, Esq., of Bamburgh Castle, in Northumberland, but he dying without issue, in 1700, she re-married William, third Lord Stawel, who, possessing this seat in right of her, frequently made it his residence. He died in 1742, (she surviving him till 1748,) leaving issue an only child, Charlotte, who married, in 1752, Ralph Congreve, Esq., and brought the estate to him. Mr. Congreve was the only son of Colonel Ralph Congreve, Lieutenant Governor of the Garrison of Gibraltar, who was a younger brother of John Congreve, Esq., of Congreve, in the county of Stafford, a family, (according to Dr. Johnston, in his Lives of the Poets,) “ of so great antiquity, that it claims a place among the few that extend their line beyond the Norman Conquest.” Mrs. Congreve dying in 1762, without issue, gave the whole of her estates to her husband, absolutely; and he, by his will, settled them on the elder branch of his own family. The Rooms are adorned with numerous family Portraits, and others; many of them by the first artists. 3-E 2 §unning 39tll 3artt, 15crágijire; THE SEAT OF GEORGE HENRY CRUTCHLEY, ESQ. SUNNING HILL PARK, formerly a part of the royal demesne, was granted, by King Charles the First, to Thomas Carey, Esq. in 1630. His daughter and heiress conveyed the estate by marriage to Sir Thomas Draper, who was created a Baronet by King Charles the Second, a few days after the Restoration, and in whose descendants it remained till the year 1769, when it was purchased by Jeremiah Crutchley, Esq. the uncle of the present proprietor, of Thomas Draper Baber, Esq., the grandson of Sir Thomas Draper, Bart. The Park lies in the hundred of Cookham, partly in the parishes of Sunning Hill and Winkfield, distant about five miles from the town of Windsor, and nearly the same distance from the village of Bracknel. It is enriched by luxuriant woods, and a spacious lake. The grounds have been judiciously disposed, and derive great advantage from the taste of the proprietor. The whole contained about five hundred acres, and was about three miles in circum- ference; but it has been very greatly increased by the late enclosure of the Forest, and of Bagshot Heath, having part of each allotted to it. The Park also possesses the privilege of being tithe free, as long as sixteen head of deer are kept in it. - The House is of considerable dimensions; it was altered, and a new dispo- sition given to some of the apartments, by the late James Wyatt, Esq. Towards the west, the immense Forest of Windsor formerly stretched itself for many miles; this wild and beautiful spot is now of comparatively small extent, having been lately enclosed, destroying its romantic appearance, but rendering the soil more beneficial to the country. - According to an inquisition in the time of King Charles the First, and the perambulation made under the authority of an act of parliament, in the forty- sixth year of George the Third, Windsor Forest extends into the five hundreds of Ripplesmere, Cookham, Charlton, Wargrave, and Sonninge, and comprehends the whole of some of them, and part only of others. The entire parishes within the forest are twelve in number, and it extends into parts of five other parishes. It contains fifteen principal or chief manors, having within them several subordinate or mesne manors. Of the principal or chief manors, some are co-extensive with the parishes in which they lie; others are not so; and some of them extend over more parishes than one. The lodges in the forest are Cranbourn Lodge, New Lodge, Swinley Lodge, and Bagshot Lodge, on Bag- shot Heath. S S $iluool, Jarit, licrúgbirc; THE SEAT OF * GEORGE SIMSON, ESQ. THIS elegant house is pleasantly situated on the borders of Windsor Forest, in the parish of Sunninghill; it stands on a rising ground, and commands from the principal front an extensive prospect over a rich valley, bounded by the River Thames, and the hills of Surrey. From the other front is a delightful view of the Pleasure-grounds, terminated by the woods of Windsor Great Park. The mansion was built by the late Sir James Sibbald, Bart., who purchased the estate and manor of James Hartley, Esq., in the year 1787. At the death of Sir James Sibbald it became the property, by purchase, of the present owner. Each front is decorated with a portico of the Composite order, and the interior is of corresponding expense. The Drawing Room, Breakfast Room, and Dining Room, are en suite towards the pleasure-grounds, which are thrown together by folding doors, forming a range of apartments of ninety feet in length. This floor also contains a large Hall, Library, Dressing Room, Billiard Room, Lady’s Dairy, and hot and cold baths most conveniently distributed. The great stair- case deserves notice, as well from its proportions as its decorations. The dome is enriched with emblematical paintings; a screen of Ionic columns partly con- ceals the passages which lead to the chambers, and figures after the antique hold the lamps which illuminate this beautiful piece of architecture ; Mr. Robert Mitchell was the architect. The estate, which consists of between two and three hundred acres, is laid out as a Ferme ornée, with great taste and judgment, producing a rich variety of wood, water, and cultivation. A ride of four miles in circuit embraces the successive features of the whole. s s 2 saint ſtronaro's bill, ljerkshire; THE SEAT OF THE E A R L OF H A R C O U R T. THIS most delightful summer retreat is situated on the summit of the hill of that name on Windsor Forest, environed with venerable oaks and majestic beeches; and commands a prospect comprehending all the fine objects in its vicinity, and a vast circumference of view into the adjacent counties. To this beautiful spot the celebrated statesman, William Pitt, afterwards Earl of Chatham, is said to have occasionally retired during the time he was Secretary at War; but the principal part of the present House was erected by the Countess Dowager of Waldegrave, under the direction of Mr. Thomas Sandby. This portion, the apartments in which are both spacious and handsome, is connected with the original building by a Westibule enriched with columns and other decorations of the Doric order. After the marriage of the Countess with the Duke of Gloucester, the House was usually styled Gloucester Lodge. In 1781, His Royal Highness, who had been at some expense in embellishing the Grounds with plantations, &c., sold the whole to John Macnamara, Esq., who never resided here; and of him it was purchased, in March, 1783, by the present noble proprietor, then the Honourable General Harcourt. The Pleasure Grounds, possessing a great variety of surface, are beautifully disposed into Lawns and Shrubberies; and every part affords views of a great extent of country: Windsor Castle is a prominent object, and it has been observed, that that majestic pile is seen to greater advantage from St. Leonard's Hill than from any other point of view. The whole demesne has been very greatly improved, under the direction of the Earl and Countess of Harcourt. In 1717, some antiquities were discovered under a stone upon this hill, consisting of a variety of coins, a spear head, and an antique lamp ; the latter was presented to the Society of Antiquaries by Sir Hans Sloane, who had purchased it; and it was considered sufficiently curious to be adopted as their badge, on the common seal of that learned body. Though it is not certain these antiquities are Roman, it gave rise to the idea, that the hill was the site of a Roman encampment, which was strengthened by a discovery, in 1725, of many coins of Vespasian, Trajan, and of the lower empire; these were purchased by the Society of Antiquaries, and added to their collection. A tradition is handed down, that a hermit selected this spot for his retirement, which he dedicated to Saint Leonard, the tutelar Saint of Windsor Forest and its purlieus; in corroboration of which it may be mentioned, that a field just below the House is still called the Hermitage Field. Within it was a Well, long known by the name of the Hermit’s Well: this is now filled up. The accompanying view is taken from a point in Windsor Forest which was politely pointed out by the Countess of Harcourt. This view (which shews but little of the building) gives, perhaps, the best idea of its beautiful situation ; shewing, at the same time, the Town and Castle of Windsor, with the sur- rounding Country. s s 3 13caumont £obgc, licrúgbirt; THE SEAT OF WISCOUNT ASHBROOK. THIS Seat, possessing such superior advantages of situation, on the banks of the noble Thames, and contiguous to the Castle of Windsor, with its Park and Forest, was originally built by Henry Frederick Thynne, Esq. (an ancestor of the present Marquess of Bath) in the beginning of the last century. The Duchess of Kent next possessed it, of whom it was purchased, about the year 1750, by the Duke of Roxburgh, for his son the Marquess of Bowmont, whence it seems to have acquired its present name; in Rocque's map it is called Bowmon Lodge. It was subsequently the residence of his Royal Highness the late Duke of Cumberland—and also of the late Lord Mulgrave. The celebrated Warren Hastings, Governor-General of Bengal, we believe, then succeeded: he sold it to Henry Griffiths, Esq., who pulled down the old structure, except a part of the west wing, and erected the present mansion, which exhibits a new order of architecture, invented by Mr. Henry Emlyn, an archi- tect of Windsor. It is in allusion to, and is embellished with ornaments sug- gested by, the insignia of the most noble Order of the Garter. The Corridor consists of columns thirty-six feet eight inches high, in imitation of twin trees; in the cleft between the stems, instead of the protuberant bark, the shield of a knight is introduced, which, together with the base, is of Portland stone. The capitals are of Coade's artificial material, and are formed of a resemblance of the plumage of the cap worn by the Knights of the Garter, having Ionic volutes interwoven together in the front, with the star of the Order between them. In the metopes are placed the George and Collar; and in the continued frieze, other symbolical ornaments, as naval and military trophies, form the embellishments of Mr. Emlyn's invention here introduced—and having certainly novelty of com- position to recommend it: but, in the fulness of our admiration of the classic or gothic styles, we venture to hope that “ The British Order,” as it has been vainly denominated, will never be referred to as a criterion of onr national taste. The Mansion, the situation of which will always render it a desirable resi- dence, was purchased by the present Wiscount Ashbrook, about 1805. The pleasure grounds consist of upwards of one hundred acres, rising in an easy ascent from the banks of the river, to an ornamented upland, comprehend- ing a walk of nearly two miles; part of it is a fine winding terrace, to which is unfolded a prospect of great variety, beauty, and interest—the principal fea- ture consisting of the stately towers of Windsor castle, with a fine range of wood, stretching on to the forest. St. Leonard’s Hill, the seat of the Earl of Harcourt, is also seen. In the foreground, the windings of the majestic river Thames, and the vale through which it flows; and in the distance, the most lofty edifices of the great metropolis may be discerned. Beaumont Lodge stands in the parish of Old Windsor, the church of which is very romantic ; it is approached by an avenue of majestic elms. In the church- yard many larches grow, besides an exceedingly fine yew-tree. The Family of the present noble proprietor were formerly seated in Rutlandshire : William Flore, of Oakham, Esq. was Sheriff of that county, 10th of Rich. II. : the estate there was sold in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, when George Flower, embracing a military life, became an active and brave offi- cer against the rebels in Ireland, and by that Queen was knighted, and made Governor and Constable of the Fort of Waterford, in 1627. His immediate descendant, William Flower, of Durrow, in the county of Kilkenny, Esq. was raised to the peerage in 1733, by the title of Baron of Castle Durrow : he died in 1746, and his son Henry was advanced to the title of Viscount Ashbrook, Sept. 30. 1751. The present nobleman is the fourth Viscount, he succeeded his brother William in 1802; he leads a life of domestic retirement, and is considered to possess considerable taste, having formed a cabinet of coins and medals at a considerable expense, and collected various articles of virtù. In early life his lordship held a commission in the army, and served in Egypt: he married first Deborah Susanna, only daughter and heiress of the Rev. W. M. Friend, who died March 25, 1810, leaving issue an only son, Henry. His Lordship married, secondly, July 1812, Emily Theophila, eldest daughter of the late Sir Thomas Theophilus Metcalfe, Bart. ; by whom he has other children. s S 4 +jagillſon Bartt, 36critgijirc; THE SEAT OF S I R F R A N C I S S Y K E S, B. A. R. T. THE Estate at Basildon, in Reading Hundred, formerly belonged to the family of Vane or Fane, and was the principal residence of Charles, Viscount Fane, son and heir of Sir Francis Fane, K. B., third son of Francis, first Earl of Westmore- land, of that race. Charles Fane, Esq. of Casildon, was appointed of the Privy Council to King George I. in 1714, and to George II. on his accession. He was elevated to the Peerage by patent, dated 22d April, 1718, by the titles of Viscount Fane, and Baron of Lough-Guire, Co. Limerick. He married Mary, the youngest daughter of Alexander Stanhope, Esq., and sister to James, Earl Stan- hope, and, dying at Basildon, 7th July, 1744, left issue Charles, second Viscount Fane, and four daughters. Charles, the second viscount, died without issue, when his sisters became his coheiresses, of whom Judith married John, fourth Earl of Sandwich, and Mary, Jerome de Salis of Switzerland. - Francis Sykes, Esq. purchased the Manor and Estate of Basildon about the year 1766, of the Countess of Sandwich and Madame Salis, and erected the pre- sent noble Mansion from the designs, and under the direction, of John Carr, of York, a celebrated architect. It is constructed entirely of stone, and consists of a large central building and two wings, presenting a regular and extensive front, elegant in all its proportions. The corridor, in the centre of the building, is in excellent taste, rising from a rustic basement, after the Italian style, and is ornamented with four Ionic columns supporting their entablature, and a pediment; the frieze is plain, but the cornice is particularly bold and prominent: this is car- ried entirely round the centre structure, which is nearly quadrangular, and con- tains, exclusive of the basement story, one principal floor, with chambers above, but no attics. The wings are each surmounted by a pediment, and contain, on the basement, the domestic offices. The stables and coach-houses are at a short dis- tance from the House, concealed by a plantation not introduced in our View. The principal apartments are spacious and elegant: in particular, the Grand Saloon, which is painted in basso relievo by T. De Bruyn, in which he has pro- duced the effect of prominence with great success: the ceiling, of stucco, is also very beautiful. Amongst the pictures which adorn the walls, is a very fine large Landscape by Berchem, with Cattle and Bagpiper. A Woman suckling a Child, &c., . A most excellent Hawking Subject, by Wouvermans, a perfect gem. The Robinette, Sir J. Reynolds. A Sea-piece, gentle breeze, Vanderwelde. Two by Backhuysen ; others by Both, De Heem, Breughel, &c. &c. This Mansion is situated about eight miles north-west from the town of Reading, between Pangbourn and Streatley, on the road to Wallingford : the Park extends for a considerable distance on the one side, while on the other is seen the mazy windings of the river Thames, which here divides the county from Oxfordshire. From the Lodge Gates is a singularly beautiful drive, to the carriage front of the Mansion, represented in the View; before it, spreads a fine and smooth lawn, skirted by gentle undulations, and bounded by hills covered with beech and other trees. Francis Sykes, Esq., the founder of the present Mansion, is supposed to have derived his descent from the family of Sykes, seated at Sykes Dyke, near Carlisle, in Cumberland, the origin of the family of Sykes of Sledmere. The Arms vary a little from the latter branch, and are, Argent, an eagle with wings expanded, proper, between three fountains ; on a canton gules, a caduceus or. He was created a Baronet 24th March, 1781.-Sir Francis William Sykes, the second Baronet, married Mary Ann, the eldest daughter of Major Henniker, Esq., brother of Lord Hen- niker, by whom he had four children. Lady Sykes, in attending one of her sons in the scarlet fever, at Elberfield in Germany, caught the infection, and died in her twenty-fifth year, 27th February, 1804: the same fatal consequence attended her husband's assiduity to her, and he fell a victim to the same disease on the 7th of March following. Their remains were conveyed to Basildon, and interred in the family vault.—He was succeeded in his titles and estates by his son, Sir Francis Sykes, the present and third Baronet. Q Q 3 32ngleficity-39Guðc, licrúgbirt; THE SEAT OF RICHARD BENYON DE BEAUVOIR, ESQ. ENGLEFIELD House is in the hundred of Reading, and deanery of Newbury, about six miles west of Reading, and forms a conspicuous object to the north of the Bath road. At a very early period, this Manor was held under the baronial family of Somery. But a family of still greater antiquity, who derived their name from the village, more particularly claims notice in this place. John Englefield, who lived in the reign of Henry III. is represented, by the pedigrees of the family, to be the sixth in descent from the first settler of the name at this village. Roger de Englefield was knight of the shire in 1307, whose descendants frequently filled the same post, and also served the office of sheriff. At the commencement of the sixteenth century, we find two of the family dis- charging the functions of judges. In the reign of Queen Elizabeth this manor became forfeited to the Crown, owing to the conviction of Sir Francis Engle- field, for being concerned in the plot of rescuing Mary Queen of Scots out of the hands of the English sovereign. The act of attainder being passed, a grant of the Manor was made to the celebrated secretary of state, Sir Francis Walsingham. John, Marquess of Winchester, became possessed of the Englefield estate, by marrying the Lady Honora Burgh, daughter of the Earl of Clanricard, by the daughter and heiress of Sir Francis Walsingham. Englefield House, exhibited in the annexed engraving, was built by the Marquess after the demolition of Basing House in Wiltshire, where he had made so noble a defence against the Parliamentary army during the troubles in the reign of Charles I. In a treatise, called “ Counsel and Advice to all Builders,” published in 1663, by Sir Balthazar Gerbier, the author, in his dedication to the Marquess of Win- chester, passes a high compliment upon that nobleman, for the taste displayed in the erection of Henfelde House, as he calls it. He describes it as “a well- seated palace, with a wood at its back, like a mantle about a coat of arms;” and and adds, that “ its present satisfaction must diminish its owner's grief for the loss of Basing.” Upon the death of the Marquess, his only surviving son, Lord Francis Paulet, took possession of the Englefield estate, and bequeathed it upon his demise to an only daughter Anne, who married the Rev. Nathan Wrighte, a younger son of the Lord Keeper Wrighte. Upon the death of Nathan Wrighte, Esq. in 1789, Englefield devolved to the late Richard Benyon, Esq. son of Governor Benyon, by the widow of Powlett Wrighte, Esq. elder brother of the last men- tioned Nathan. The present proprietor of this seat, grandson of the Governor, in 1822 took the additional name of De Beauvoir; having, in 1814, taken the names of Powlett Wrighte. - To return to the Englefield family.—Francis Englefield, nephew of Sir Francis above-mentioned, was, upon the accession of James I. to the English throne, in consideration of his uncle’s sufferings in the cause of Mary Queen of Scots, created a Baronet, being described of Wotton Basset, in Wiltshire. His pos- terity occasionally resided at a house in this village, which had been for so many generations the abode of their ancestors. This house was sold in 1792 by Sir Henry Charles Englefield, to the father of the present proprietor. In the north aisle of the chancel of the parish church are several monuments of the Englefield family, for whom it was built as a burial-place in 1514. In the south aisle is a monument to the memory of the famous John, Marquess of Winchester, the defender of Basing House, who died in 1674, with an epitaph from the pen of Dryden, appropriately laudatory. Mr. Benyon de Beauvoir is patron of the rectory. Q Q4 £bottesbrooke ſpouse, liträgtire; THE SEAT OF ARTHUR WANSITTART, ESQ. THIS handsome commodious residence is in the hundred of Barnersh, four miles south-west of Maidenhead, and eight west of Windsor. Our View exhibits the two Garden-fronts. It is a substantial brick edifice, covered with stucco, and surmounted by an embattled parapet. A neat corridor leads to the interior from the garden. w The Manor of Shottesbrooke was anciently held by a singular species of grand sergeanty, viz., by the service of providing charcoal to make the crown and other regalia, for the king's coronation, the sum of 60 shillings and 10 pence being allowed for the same. This singular tenure originated in the time of William Rufus, when the Manor of Sotesbrok, as it was then called, was held by Alward the Goldsmith. - A family who took their name from the village, were the most ancient posses- sors of this demesne, of whom mention is found. About the beginning of the fourteenth century it passed by an heiress to the respectable family of Wis de Lou, but these last possessed it a very short time; for we find the Manor, in 1340, held by Sir William Trussell, who obtained for himself and successors, a charter of exemption from expeditating his dogs. A descendant of this Sir William Trussell, who died in 1481, left a son named Edward; the same, it is supposed, who became a knight banneret, and whose only daughter mar- ried John Vere, Earl of Oxford. This nobleman, who dissipated the greater part of his fortune, is recorded to have disposed of Shottesbrooke to Thomas Noke. From this last-mentioned proprietor, the Manor passed into the family of Powle, who possessed it in the reign of Elizabeth; from them it passed to the Cherrys. The representatives of Francis Cherry, Esq., who died in 1713, sold the estate to an ancestor of the present proprietor, Arthur Vansittart, Esq. Here were formerly the remains of a small religious house, founded in 1337 (11th Edw. III.) by Sir William Trussell, of Cublesdon, Staffordshire, knight. The foundation consisted of a College and Chantry, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, for one warden, five priests or chaplains, and two clerks. By virtue of letters apostolical, the Church of Shottesbrooke was appropriated for the revenues of it. Although Sir William took care to have it sufficiently endowed, yet, in the course of a few years, owing to fire and other accidents, the founda- tion was reduced to such a deplorable condition, that the whole establishment, With the exception of John Bradford the warden, quitted it. Such disastrous circumstances at length reaching the king's ears, he gave license to impropriate ºth of Battlesden, in the same county, to it; which was accordingly done in 1380. Having received so considerable an accession to its revenues, together with other benefactions, it continued in a flourishing state until the suppression of religious houses in the reign of Henry VIII. The last warden was Dr. William Throckmorton, who lies buried in the parish church. Henry Dodwell, Camden. Professor of History in the University of Oxford at the time of the Revolution, also lies buried in this church. Having refused to take the oath of allegiance to King William III., this celebrated scholar was deprived of his professorship, and, retiring to the village of Shottesbrooke, took up his residence near the church, where he passed the remainder of his life in strict intimacy with Mr. Francy Cherry. Q Q 390 Intt 23artt, 15critgijire; THE SEAT OF R O B E R T P A LM ER, ES Q. M. P. Holm E PARK, in Sonning, lies three miles nearly east of Reading, on the banks of the Thames. From a period, anterior to the Norman Conquest, the Manor of Sonning was held by the Bishops of Salisbury, and the manor-house was, for some centuries, their occasional residence. Frequent mention is made of this place by the chroniclers of former days. King John was at Sonning in the year 1216, from the 8th till the 14th of September. In 1389, says Hollinshed, the Bishop of Salisbury being at his manor-house at Sonning, was informed of the secret practices of the Wickliffites It was the Bishop of Salisbury's manor-place of Sonning, that Isabella, the young queen of Richard II. resided, during the period of that unfortunate monarch’s captivity in Pomfret castle. Bishop Neville dates from Sonning, in 1436. In Leland’s time, there existed “a fair old house of stone at Sonninge by the Tamise ripe, longing to the bishop of Saresbyri, and thereby a fair parke.” The manor remained attached to the see of Salisbury until the year 1574, when it was given in exchange by Edmund, the then bishop, to Queen Elizabeth, for estates in Dorsetshire. King Charles I. granted it in 1628, to Lawrence Halstead and Abraham Chamberlain, with whom it did not long remain, for we find it soon afterwards in the family of Rich, who seated themselves at Sonning, about the year 1650. Sir Thomas Rich, who was created a baronet in 1660, upon the restoration of Charles II., had been a great friend to the suffering clergy during the usurpation of Crom- well, and had entertained, under his roof, the deprived Bishop Brownrigg. His descendants enjoyed the title until the death of Sir Thomas Rich, Admiral of the Blue, in 1803, when it became extinct. In 1795, the last baronet sold the manor of Sonning to Richard Palmer, Esq., father of the present proprietor. Soon after the purchase, Mr. Palmer resolved to fix his country residence at Sonning, and in consequence built a handsome mansion, the subject of the annexed Engraving. It is a square building, of white brick; and its principal front, which is the View we have selected, is adorned with a bold circular portico. The situation of Sonning is described by Leland, as “an uplandish toune, but set on a fair and commodious grounde. The Tamise remnith under it in a plea- sant vale.” The parish, which extends into Oxfordshire, contains about. 10,000 acres. In the church are some monuments of the Rich family: the most conspicuous is that to the memory of Sir Thomas Rich, the first baronet, who died in 1667. In 1773, the fee of the parsonage and rectorial manor, which, from time immemorial, had been annexed to the deanery of Salisbury, was vested by act of parliament in the late Mr. Palmer, grandfather of the present proprietor, subject to an annual payment to the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury, who have peculiar jurisdiction in the parish, and are patrons of the Vicarage. Robert Palmer, Esq., the present owner of Holme Park, possesses extensive landed property in Sonning and its vicinity, and has usually been one of the representatives in parliament for the county of Berks. %anglry 33ark, 15uckinghamsijire; THE SEAT OF S I R R O BERT BATES O N H A R V E Y, BART. THIS Mansion is a handsome stone edifice; it is large and square, having a pediment on its principal front. The apartments it contains are well arranged and of considerable dimensions. It was erected about 1740, by the Duke of Marlborough, and stands in the centre of a park abounding with a variety of fine timber. A piece of water runs along the South Front of the House, at the foot of a sloping lawn, on which are scattered some beautiful clumps of trees, and other woodland scenery; Windsor Castle, and the heights of the forest, form its distant views. A rising ground on the western extremity of the Park leads to an extensive enclosure, called the Black Park, from the dark hue of its trees; the Duke of Marlborough had planted it with firs, disposed in straight lines, but which formal arrangement is now so blended with such numbers of self-sown trees, as to render the whole an impervious forest, except by a few rough tracks: in the centre is a fine lake. There is something of Alpine scenery in this sequestered spot, the idea of which is the more forcibly impressed upon the mind by the surrounding sombre woods of deep-tinted firs. Langley is called in old writings, Langley Maries, or Marys; it stands in the hundred of Stoke and deanery of Burnham, about two miles and a half to the north-west of Colnbrook, a part of which, on the north side, is in this parish. The manor came to the crown in the reign of Edward I. by reason of the minority of Ralph Plaiz, cousin and heir of Aveline Montfitchet; and though afterwards claimed by Elizabeth, Countess of Oxford, as heir of the said Ralph, was retained by the crown till the year 1447, when it was granted to Eton College. By some exchange, as it is supposed, it reverted to the crown, and after being granted and re-granted to various persons, it centered in Sir William Parsons, who was created a Baronet in 1661. His executors sold Langley to Henry Seymour, Esq. whose son, Sir George Seymour, Bart. sold it to Lord Marsham, in 1714; it was purchased, in 1783, by the Duke of Marlborough. Sir Robert Bateson Harvey purchased the Park and Manor of the late Duke of Marlborough, in 1788. The village of Langley has a parochial chapel subject to the church of Wyrardsbury, in which are memorials of the family of Kidderminster. A par- ticular aisle which bears their name is separated from the nave by a Gothic screen, erected in 1792, at the expense of Sir Robert Bateson Harvey. In this aisle is the monument of the late David Harvey, Esq. who died in 1788, erected by his nephew, who inherited his fortune, and took the name of Harvey in addition to that of Bateson. 7Dorney Court, 15ucitingbamgi)irc; THE SEAT OF S I R C H A R L E S H A R C O U R T P A LM ER, BART. DoRNEY is a village in the hundred and deanery of Burnham. The manor was part of the possessions of the neighbouring abbey, and afterwards became vested in the family of the Gerards, from whom it passed by marriage with the daughter of Sir William Gerard, who died in 1607, to Sir James Palmer, Knt. Gentleman of the Privy Chamber to Charles II. On the death of Sir Thomas Palmer, Bart. of Wingham in Kent, in 1725, the elder branch in the male line became extinct, and the title came to Charles Palmer, Esq. of Dorney, the younger branch of the family. His great-grandson, Sir Charles Harcourt Palmer, is the present proprietor of this family possession. In the hall of Dorney Court there is a tablet, recording an abstract of the history of this family, of which the following is a literal transcript. “The Palmers, of Sussex, are reputed in that county one of their Ancient Families before the Conquest, though the name came from the Holy War, and signifies (as Cambden says) Pilgrime, which was the common appellation of the Adventurers in that Christian expedition. These Palmers bore in Chiefe (though many in this last Century do not) a Greyhound current Sable, in remembrance perchance of their Pilgrimage: a dog, that faithful and familiar Creature, being a Pilgrim’s usual companion. This following Pedigree contains only their Descents since the Reign of Edward 1st, with whom ended the Holy War. 'Twas collected from several Deeds and ancient Monuments by Mr. Philipot, and approved by Authority, as appears by the great Roll in the pos- session of Sir Henry Palmer, of Wingham. In short, this Family, since 1307 to 1670, has matched with four Noble Families, the Lord Sands's, Audley’s, Powis's, and Grandison's—has married to heiresses (whose Arms are in the Ceiling”), viz. Sedinghouse, Stopham, Bilton, Clement, Wesse, Audley, Verney, Williers, Sherley, and Ferrers—besides, by Clement, they quarter the Coate of Tewder Mawr, Prince of South Wales in the time of William Rufus. The chief Houses of this Family were Angmering, and Parham in Sussex, Wingham in Kent, and Dorney in Bucks. There have been also of it since the time afore- said, 13 Knights, 3 successive Baronetts (the Creation of King James's), l Earle, and l Countesse, as follows.” Contiguous to this tablet on two sides of the hall, are the armorial bearings of the family, beginning with the arms of “Ralph Palmer, of Stenning, Esq. florisht in the Reigns of Ed. 1 and Ed. 2, 1307),'” and continued in succession till 1672. This continued succession from 1307 to 1672, appears also authen- ticated by the book of the family pedigree, beautifully written with illumina- tions, and most richly emblazoned, in which is a short history of the families with whom the Palmers have intermarried, with their arms and quarterings. There are many paintings dispersed through the hall and apartments, of the ancestors of this family, particularly two, in excellent preservation, of Earl and Lady Castlemain, with the quaint heraldic conceit of Lady Castlemain holding a castle in her hand. This family, by their loyalty and unshaken attachment to the fortunes of Charles I. suffered the loss of considerable estates in Sussex. The Earl Castle- main was sent by James II. ambassador extraordinary to Rome, to offer his obeisance to the Pope, and to make advances for reconciling his kingdoms in form to the Catholic communion. Thus, from their devotion to the house of Stuart, their extensive property became more reduced, of which nothing now remains to the present representative but the estate of Dorney. * These arms do not appear in ºiling of the present manor. X X 2. §touc 390 ugr, 15uckingbangijire; THE SEAT OF THE T) UKE OF BUCKINGHAM. This princely edifice, with its delightful Park and Gardens, has long been esteemed the chief ornament of the County. It is situated about two miles and a half north-west of Buckingham ; and the approach to it from the town is very grand, particularly in passing through a Corinthian arch, 60 feet high, and 60 wide. From this spot there is a fine view of the Mansion and its surround- ing scenery. The House was originally built by Peter Temple, Esq., in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and rebuilt by Sir Richard Temple, K.B., who died in 1697. His son, Lord Cobham, built a new front, and added the wings; but it was improved to its present magnificence by Earl Temple, who died in 1779, and by the late Marquis of Buckingham, under whose directions the several stately apartments which it contains were designed and completed. The central part of the House extends 454 feet, and the whole front, including the wings, 916 feet. In the south-west, or Garden-front, whence our View is taken, a grand flight of 31 steps, adorned with two lions on the pedestals, leads up to the Portico or Loggia, which is formed by six Corinthian columns, and two pilasters, 3 feet 7 inches diameter. Over the great door and niches is a bas- relief, representing a sacrifice to Bacchus; and in the Loggia are placed four female colossal figures. The Saloon is a very singular and magnificent room, of an oval form, 60 feet by 43; on the frieze is a Roman triumph and sacrifice, extending all round the room, executed in alto-relievo by Waldré ; the principal figures are copied from the pillars of Trajan and Antonine, and other public buildings of Rome. The Hall was designed and painted by Kent; the ceiling is adorned with the seven planets; that of Mars, in the likeness of King William, presents a sword to the field marshal, Viscount Cobham. The Hall and the adjoining pas- sages contain a valuable collection of original portraits. A stone staircase, enclosed by an iron balustrade, winds from the north Hall, round a statue of Paris, and leads to the Egyptian Hall, which forms the winter, or covered, entrance under the north Portico, and from the Park. On each side of the lowest step are two Sphinxes of stone. This Hall is fitted up from Denon's designs of remains in the interior of one of the small temples of Tentyra. The north Portico is formed by four Ionic columns, 2 feet 10, inches diameter, and two pilasters. The Billiard Room is hung with a collection of portraits of the Temple and Grenville families: the Billiard Table is illuminated by four lights at the four corners, hanging from the ceiling. The Chandos Bedroom contains the state bed used at the christening of the eldest daughter of James, the last Duke of Chandos, and Anna Eliza, his wife, the father and mother of the pre- sent Marchioness of Buckingham, when the King and Queen stood sponsors. The Library is 75 feet long, by 25 wide, and contains upwards of 20,000 volumes of printed books, collected principally by the late Marquis of Buckingham. The Manuscript Room is decorated entirely in the Gothic style, and was modelled from King Henry VII.'s chapel, in Westminster Abbey; it contains above 2000 volumes of most valuable manuscripts, among which is a collection of Saxon and Norman charters, in regular succession, from the year 690 to the union of the houses of York and Lancaster; as well as historical MSS. of great value. All the State Apartments are fitted up in a splendid style; and the Drawing Room contains many valuable pictures by the first masters. Among the Portraits with which this magnificent Mansion is adorned, are those of the brave Sir Beville Grenville, who fell at Lansdown in 1643; Lord Cobham; Mrs. Hester Sandys,(daughter of Sir Thomas Temple,) a lady whom Fuller in his “Worthies,” states to have been the parent stock of posterity of 700 persons, whom she lived to see descended from her to the fourth generation : her own children were thirteen in number. ". . . - x x 3 STOWE HOUSE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE The Gardens occupy 400 acres; they were originally designed by Lord Cobham, assisted by Bridgman and Kent, and are delightfully ornamented with temples, pavilions, statues, monuments, and a variety of other buildings, which, to describe fully, would take a volume. STow E, when beheld at a distance, appears like a vast grove, interspersed with columns, obelisks, and towers, which apparently emerge from a luxuriant mass of foliage. At a short distance from the Corinthian Arch, is one of the entrances to the Gardens, near which are two Ionic Pavilions, originally designed by Kent. In front of these buildings -is a considerable lake, which divides itself into two branches, and retires through beautiful valleys to the east and to the north. The path westward leads to the Hermitage, and also to the Temple of Venus, a square building decorated with Ionic columns, and connected, by semicircular arcades, to a Pavilion at each extremity; it bears this inscription, VENERI HoRTENSI, and upon the frieze is a motto from Catullus. A figure of Queen Caroline, supported by four Ionic columns, is situated on the side of a hill, and completely enveloped with trees: hence the path leads to the Pavilions designed by Vanbrugh, and to the principal Entrance Gate, by Kent. Returning towards the House, we next perceive the Temple of Bacchus, whence the view is particularly beautiful. In the centre of a large lawn, encircled with trees, is the classic Rotunda, raised upon ten Ionic columns, and ornamented in the centre with a statue of Bacchus. These are the principal objects on the south and west sides of the Garden. On the east is the entrance to the Elysian Fields, where the figures of heroes, poets, and philosophers seem to justify the name. A Doric Arch, decorated with the statues of Apollo and the Muses, leads from the Parterre into the Elysian Fields; on the right is the Temple of Friendship. of the Doric order, with the motto, AMICITIE S. and adorned with busts of many persons distinguished for military and literary merit. The Temple of Ancient Virtue, a circular building of the Ionic order, with a dome supported by sixteen columns; it was designed by Kent, and bears this inscription, PRISCE VIRTUTI; within are four niches containing the statues of Lycurgus, Socrates, Homer, and Epaminondas, by Scheemaker. The Temple of British Worthies, a semicircle erected on the banks of the upper lake, contains busts with appropriate inscriptions of the following celebrated characters: Pope, Sir Thomas Gresham, Inigo Jones, Milton, Shakspeare, Locke, Newton, Lord Bacon, King Alfred, Edward the Black Prince, Queen Elizabeth, King William III. Sir W. Ralegh, Sir F. Drake, Hampden, and Sir John Barnard. A lofty column, erected by the late Lord Cobham, in honour of his nephew, Capt. Thos. Grenville, is surmounted by a figure representing Heroic Poetry; this gallant officer was mortally wounded in an engagement between the French and the fleet of Admiral Anson. The Grotto, in a romantic dell, consists of two caverns; from the lowermost the water flows into a rivulet, ornamented with several small islands, and overshadowed by a variety of intersecting branches; the inside is decorated with a statue of Venus rising from the bath. The Temple of Concord and Victory, a most elegant and classical structure, in form a parallelogram, and surrounded with twenty-eight Ionic columns. This temple overlooks a most beautiful scene, called the Grecian Valley.—Lord Cobham's Pillar, on the other side of the valley, is 115 feet high, surmounted with a statue of his Lordship.– Near this column is a temple, called the Queen's Building, having a Corinthian portico leading to a large apartment, decorated with scagliola columns and pilasters, and two allegorical medallions, allusive to the recovery of his Majesty in 1789. In the centre is a statue of Britannia, supporting a medallion of the Queen. On the opposite side of a deep valley on the brow of a hill, is an interesting object in the Gothic style, in form triangular, with towers at each angle, one of which rises to the height of seventy feet, terminated with battlements; the others have small turrets, with a pinnacle on each; the interior, divided into small chapels, is adorned with painted glass, containing the armorial bearings of the different families connected with the noble house of Buckingham: the whole is constructed of a brown stone. In a woody recess, near this building, are seven statues of the Saxon deities, who gave names to the days of the week, by Rysbrack; and at the bottom of a gentle declivity is the Palladium Bridge, which is built of the same dimensions as one at Wilton, both after a design of the celebrated Italian architect: the remaining objects on this side the Garden are the Pebble Alcove, and Con- greve's Monument. Such are the principal objects in these highly embellished Gardens, “ sometimes recalling Albano's Landscapes to our mind; and oftener to our fancy, the idolatrous and luxurious vales of Daphne and Tempé.”—WALPole. x x 4 3fauley Court, Buckinghamshire; THE SEAT OF STRICKLAND FREEMAN, ESQ. A LITTLE below Henley, on the Oxfordshire bank of the Thames, Fawley Court expands itself in great beauty, covering a fine undulating range of hills, with its plantations, woods, and terraces; and commanding a variety of beautiful pros- pects, in which the bold sweep formed by the River, with its two subsequent long reaches, and the Church, with the town of Henley, present the principal objects. Charming drives penetrate these woods, and follow the terraces with excellent design, leading each way to the House, which stands in the flat near the river.—Skrine's Rivers, p. 335. . In Langley’s “History of the Hundred of Desborough,” is an ample descrip- tion of the Mansion and demesne from which we have extracted the following particulars:– The House is situated in the centre of an extensive lawn, well planted, and terminated by undulating hills, in part clothed with beech. The East front commands a view of the river Thames, the opposite village of Remenham, and an island richly planted, on which is a Temple, in good taste. To the South, Henley Bridge, the venerable Tower of the Church, and the adjacent Hills of Park Place, are interesting features of the prospect. The ground being rather flat, these views are but little varied in the Gardens, which are handsomely dis- posed, and kept in great order. The Rides, however, through the Woods, and on the brow of the Hills, display the whole scenery of the Vale, in which the windings of the Thames from above Henley to Medmenham, are singularly picturesque. Soon after the Conquest, the Manor of Fawley or Fally, was held by a younger branch of the noble Family of Sackville. Margery, only daughter and heiress of Thomas Sackville of Fawley, married Thomas Rokes, temp. Hen. VI., who succeeded to this estate. By marriage, it in the same manner descended to the family of Alford. Sir James Whitelock, one of the Judges of the Common Pleas in the reign of Charles I., was the next possessor of the Manor; and died at Fawley Court, 21st June, 1632, leaving issue by Elizabeth, daughter of Edward Bulstrode, Esq., two daughters, and one son, Bulstrode Whitelock, Esq., who, in 1640, was returned M. P. for Marlow, and, in 1642, appointed one of the deputy Lieute- nants of this county. He was knighted, and afterwards advanced by Cromwell to the House of Lords; but, at the Restoration, retired to his seat at Chilton Park, in Wiltshire, where he died in 1676. James Whitelock, Esq., succeeded his father in this manor and estate, which he sold to Colonel Freeman, about the year 1680. On the decease of Colonel Freeman, in 1707, he bequeathed his property to his nephew, John Cook, Esq., who assumed the name and arms of Freeman. In this family, Fawley has continued to the present time. In Nov. 1642, a large body of soldiers, under the command of Sir John Byron, were quartered at Fawley, at which time they broke down the Park pales, killed the deer, and destroyed the furniture, rendering the place unfit for future residence. Amongst the losses Mr Whitelock had to regret, where the title- deeds of his estate, many MSS. of his father's, and some of his own. The present Manor House was built by Colonel Freeman, in 1684 from designs by Sir Christopher Wren, comptroller of the works at Windsor Castle. It is a large and handsome Mansion with four regular fronts. In the Hall, which is forty feet by twenty, are antique statues of a Roman senator, and a Vestal, part of the celebrated Arundel collection; several others from the same Gallery are dispersed in the House and Gardens. The apart- ments are of fine proportions, and elegantly finished. Of these, the Saloon, of the same dimensions as the Hall, is particularly admired. In this Room are some valuable Paintings, by the most eminent masters. . The Armsof the family of Freeman: Azure, three lozenges, Or; Crest a demi- lion, gules, charged on the shoulder with a lozenge, Or. 3 I - º &leston &amberwood, 15uckinghamshire; THE SEAT OF SIR GEORGE THROCKMORTON, BART. ArtER the Conquest, Judith, the niece of William the Conqueror, who married Waltheof, Earl of Huntingdon and Northampton, possessed lands in the parish of Weston Underwood. In process of time, this Estate came into the possessions of the family of Olney, who also held the adjoining Parish of Olney, from which they derived their name. John Olney died in 1393: he is buried in the chancel of the church at Weston, which he built. His son, Sir Robert Olney, had two daughters, co-heiresses; one of whom inherited Olney, and the other the estate of Weston. Sir Thomas Throckmorton, of Coughton, in Warwickshire, in the year 1447 married Mar- garet, one of the daughters; and by her the estate of Weston came into the family of Throckmorton, who have held it to this day. Sir Robert Throckmorton, who built the three sides of the quadrangle, which are parts remaining of the old mansion, married Muriel, the daughter of Thomas Lord Berkley, and died in 1580. The Gallery, forming one of these sides, is sixty feet in length, and on two of the windows are painted the arms of several fami- lies connected with the Throckmortons, viz. Whorwood, Goodwyn, Norwood, Arden, Sheldon, Tresham, Catesby, and Tyringham, with the dates of 1578 and 1579. In this Gallery is a portrait, supposed to be an original, of Sir Nicholas Throckmorton, inscribed, anno aetatis suae 49. Over the entrance into the old building are three armorial escutcheons, sculptured with the different heraldic quarterings of the family. The Front of the House, represented in the Plate, was erected about the beginning of the 18th century, by Sir Robert Throckmorton, Bart. and, over the Hall door, are sculptured in stone the arms of Throckmorton, impaling Yate of Buckland, in Berkshire. This House is situated a mile west of the town of Olney, and stands on ground sloping down to the river Ouse, which runs below it, at the distance of half a mile. - The poet Cowper resided in the village of Weston Underwood, from November 1786, to July 1795. He has, in the first book of the Task, described the scenes in the Park and the adjacent grounds, in language peculiarly accurate and poetical: Scenes must be beautiful, which, daily viewed, Please daily; and whose novelty survives Long knowledge, and the scrutiny of years. 3 I 2 32atom 39all, Ciſcºffirc; THE SEAT OF ROBERT GROSVENOR, EARL GROSVENOR. THIS truly noble and beautiful Mansion is situated about three miles to the south of Chester, on the edge of an extensive Park, abounding with large and venerable timber. It was recently built by the present earl, on the site of the old Mansion, which was a square brick fabric, erected by Sir Thomas Grosvenor, in the reign of King William the Third. The fine vaulted basement story of the old Hall was preserved; and also the external foundations, and some subdivisions; but the super- structure was altered and entirely refitted, and additional apartments erected on the north and south sides, so as to make the area of the new House twice the dimensions of the former. “The style of architecture is that of the age of Edward III., as exhibited in York Minster, which has been chiefly imitated on the exterior, though Mr. Porden, the architect, has occasionally availed himself of the low Tudor arch, and the forms of any other age, that suited his purpose, which was to adapt the rich variety of our ancient ecclesiastical architecture to modern domestic convenience. “Round the turrets, and in various parts of the parapets, are shields, charged in relievo with the armorial bearings of the Grosvenor family, and of other ancient families, that, by intermarriages, the Grosvenors are entitled to quarter with their own.—The windows, which are rich in tracery, are of cast iron, moulded on both sides, and grooved to receive the glass. The walls, battlements, and pinnacles are of stone, of a light and beautiful colour. “The entrance to the House is in the centre of the west front, under a vaulted porch, which admits a carriage to the steps that lead to the Hall, a spacious and lofty Room, occupying the height of two stories, with a groined ceiling, embellished with the Grosvenor Arms and other devices, in the bosses that cover the junction of the ribs. The pavement is of variegated marbles in compartments. At the end of the Hall, a screen of five arches supports a Gallery that connects the Bed- chambers on the north side of the House with those on the south, which are sepa- rated by the elevation of the Hall. Under this Gallery two open arches to the right and left conduct to the Grand Staircase, the State Bed-room, and the second Staircase; and opposite to the door of the Hall is the entrance to the Saloon. The Grand Staircase is highly ornamented with niches and canopies, and with tracery under the landings, and in the principal ceiling, which is crowned with a double skylight of various coloured glass. The steps of the second Staircase, with its tracery and balustrade, are all of cast iron. The State Bed-room is lighted by two painted windows, with tracery and armorial bearings, and contains a magnificent bed. On entering the Saloon, the eye is struck with the splendour of three lofty painted windows, which contain, in six divisions, the portraits of the Conqueror's nephew, Gilbert le Grosvenor, the founder of the Grosvenor family, and his lady; of William the Conqueror, with whom Gilbert came into England; the Bishop of Bayeux, uncle to the Conqueror; the heiress of the House of Eaton ; and Sir Robert le Grosvenor, who distinguished himself in the wars of Edward III., and more particularly by his legal contest with Sir Richard le Scroope, for the family arms—Azure, a bend, or. The cause was tried before the High Constable and the Earl Marshal of England, in the reign of Richard II., and lasted three years: kings, princes of the blood, most of the nobility, and among the gentry, Chaucer the poet, gave evidence on this trial. - “The Saloon is a square of thirty feet, formed into an octagon by arches across the angles, which give to the vaultings a beautiful form. The chimney-piece is of statuary marble, and opposite to it is an organ, both highly decorated. On the left of the Saloon is an ante-room that leads to the Dining-room, and on the right, an- other that leads to the Drawing room ; the windows of these rooms are glazed with a light Mosaic tracery, and exhibit the portraits of the six Earls of Chester, who, after Hugh Lupus, governed Cheshire as a county Palatine, till Henry III. be- Stowed the title on his son Edward; since which time the eldest sons of the Kings of England have always been earls of Chester. CC “The Dining-room, situated at the northern extremity of the east front, is about 50 feet long, and 30 wide, exclusive of a Bay window of five arches, the opening of which is 30 feet. In the centre window is the portrait of Hugh Lupus; which with the six Earls of Chester, in the ante-room windows, were executed by Messrs. Davenport, of Longport, Staffordshire, from cartoons by Mr. Singleton. The ceiling is of bold and rich tracery, with coats of arms properly blazoned, and a large ornamented pendant for a chandelier. “The Drawing-room, which is at the southern extremity of the east front, is of the same form and dimensions as the Dining-room, with the addition of a large window that looks to the south, and commands a view of the groves and fertile meadows of Eaton, with the village and spire of Oldford above them. All the windows of this room are adorned with the heads and figures of the ancestors of the family; also the portraits of the present earl and countess, in a beautiful brown chiaroscuro, executed by Messrs. Bachelor and Silk, of Newman-street. The ceiling is tracery of the nicest materials and workmanship, where all the coats, borne by the Grosvenor family, are blazoned in their proper colours, and also the arms of Egerton, earl of Wilton, the father of the present Countess Grosvenor.” The Arms of Egerton appear in various parts of the House, and will mark the date of this fabric to future antiquaries, if all other memorials should be forgotten or destroyed. The colour of the saloon is blue, the ante-dining-room light blue, the dining-room of a bright scarlet; the ante-drawing-room is hung with light blue satin, the drawing-room with crimson velvet; the curtains and draperies are of crimson and gold satin, with gold tassels and fringes, disposed in a striking and picturesque manner by Messrs. Gillow, under the direction of Joseph Kay, Esq., architect to the General Post Office. All the other furniture of these apartments is the work of the same artificers, and appropriate to the particular style of the Mansion. The vistas from the Dining room, through the two ante-rooms and the saloon, to the south window of the Drawing room, and in the opposite direction from the Drawing room to the Dining room, terminating with the splendidly fur- nished sideboard of plate, perhaps cannot be exceeded in novelty and variety by any thing of the kind in England. The Library is in the centre of the south front; the ceiling and the large bow- window, with their ornaments, are in the same style as the rooms already described, but less rich; the book-cases, with the arches, tracery, buttresses, pinnacles, and battlements, are of English oak. Lady Grosvenor's sitting-room is the only room on this floor with square-headed windows and a flat ceiling, and is an apartment of singular beauty. The middle window of the saloon opens to a vaulted cloister, occupying the space between the Dining and Drawing room in the east Front, which affords a sheltered walk in all weathers. A flight of steps leads from the Cloister to a spacious Terrace, 350 feet long, laid out in gravel walks and beds of flowers; from whence other steps, at each end and in the middle, descend to the gardens and pleasure grounds, which are disposed with great taste. The view from the Terrace is rich and various: in the foreground, the groves, the gardens, and the green-house; immediately beyond them, the meads and the noble inlet of the Dee, (made by the present Earl to supply the want of the natural river,) with its pleasure-yachts, forming at times a lively moving picture. - The superb painted windows in the Saloon, executed by Mr. W. Collins, of the Strand, reflect the highest praise on that gentleman, who also made the celebrated Heraldic Lustre, suspended in the Saloon, containing twelve shields, with the arms of the most distinguished branches of the Grosvenor family, from the Con- quest, commencing with that of William the Conqueror. The elegant lustre in the Drawing room was also made by Mr. Collins. The principal approach to the House is from the west, through a triple avenue, formed by four rows of majestic limes; and it has lately been continued to the road leading from Chester to Wrexham, (a length of nearly two miles,) and terminated by a noble Lodge, called Belgrave-Lodge, and built in the same style as the House. Earl Grosvenor was born in 1767, and in 1794 married Eleanor, only daughter of Thomas, Earl of Wilton, by whom he has issue, Richard, Viscount Belgrave, born in 1795; Thomas, Earl of Wilton, born in 1799; and other children. His Lordship possesses one of the richest collections of pictures in the kingdom, which, with the greatest liberality, the public are permitted to inspect, at his noble mansion in Upper Grosvenor-street. His library has been estimated at 50,000l. CC 2 #}atijerton 31GUgc, Cüceijire; THE SEAT OF JOHN TWEMLOW, ESQ. - THIS House is about three miles from Nantwich, in the township of Hatherton, from which its name is derived. A fine sheet of water adds to the general beauty of the surrounding scenery, which, from the ornamented parterre before the principal front of the building, affords a varied and agreeable prospect; the grounds also include shrubberies tastefully disposed, and extensive plantations. The Lodge Estate was purchased of the representatives of Sir Thomas Smith, Bart., (the last of that family at the Hough,) by William Twemlow, Esq., who first settled in this township, from Archlyd, near Sandbach, in the year 1686, and it has continued in the possession of his descendants to the present time. John, son of William Twenlow, was born in 1700, and held a commission as captain of a volunteer corps raised within the hundred of Nantwich, to protect the lives and property of the inhabitants from the hostile attempts of Prince Charles James Stuart, the Pretender, in the year 1744, when an engagement was intended between the Duke of Cumberland and the rebel army, on the plain called Stonefield, near Stone, in Staffordshire : but this projected action, for reasons not generally understood, did not take place. William Twemlow, Esq., son of the above, born in 1734, made considerable alterations and additions at the House during his lifetime; and upon his demise, which took place in 1807, it became the property of his eldest son, John Twemlow, Esq., who was born in 1764. This gentleman made also extensive improvements upon the estate. He served the office of high-constable for the Nantwich hundred; and was also an officer in a cavalry regiment raised at Nantwich, at the time the general muster took place throughout the kingdom, in 1804, when this country was threatened with invasion by Napoleon Buonaparte. John Twemlow, Esq., of Hatherton, is the present proprietor of the estate, and Lord of the Manor. - In the House are a tolerably good collection of Paintings, consisting princi- pally of landscape scenery, hunting views, and a numerous collection of favourite dogs and horses, by eminent artists: besides which, there are also several engraved family portraits. The Armorial Bearings of the Twemlow family are—Ancient Arms: Argent, a Chevron Or, between three Squirrels, Sejant, Gules.—Modern Arms: Azure, two Bars engrailed Or, charged with three Boars’ heads (two and one) couped, erect, Sable.—Crest : On a Wreath, a Parrot perched on the stump of an oak- tree, erect, Proper. Motto : TENEo, TENUERE, MAJoRES.–“ I hold what my ancestors have held.” Some of the principal Pictures in Hatherton Lodge:—James the First, Cor. Jansen.—The Pretender, a full-length likeness.-Mrs. Mary Pickering and M. A. Twemlow, by Ukare.—Mrs. Phebe Sutton, Miss Twemlow, William Twemlow, Esq., and John Twemlow, Esq., by Scott.—The Cheshire Hunt, by Bryant.—A Wessel at Sea, by Fabris. The engraved Portraits are:—The first William Twemlow, Esq., of Hather- ton—John Twemlow, Esq., his son, with his sword—William Twemlow, Esq., his grandson—with several others of the family. 3–Q 3 jūartury) 39all, Çürgijirc; THE SEAT OF JOHN SMITH-BARRY, ESQ. MARBURY takes its name from two old English words, Mere, a great lake or pool, and Birig, a covered place; that is, a house by the lake. It belonged for generations to a family named Merbury; but, after the decease of Richard Merbury, or Marbury, in 1684, the direct male line became extinct. It was sold by this occupant’s sisters, under a decree of Chancery, to Richard, Earl Rivers. In 1714, Marbury, with other estates, was purchased from the Earl's trustees, by his son-in-law, James, Earl of Barrymore, who settled the same on his second son by a third marriage, the Hon. Richard Barry. By the will of this gentleman, Marbury was bequeathed to his nephew, James Hugh Smith- Barry, Esq., whose son, John Smith-Barry, Esq., is the present proprietor. Marbury Hall is a spacious, irregular building of brick, with a corridor in the principal front, of stone-work, consisting of four columns, of the Doric order, supporting a plain entablature. From the corridor you enter the Hall, which is filled with antique vases, statues, &c. On the left of the Hall is the Saloon, which is embellished with many of the fine works of art, for which Marbury is so justly famed. The House is situated a mile and a half from Northwich, and stands on the banks of a mere, which is about a mile long, and more than half a mile wide : from the opposite shore of this mere our View is taken. The Park attached to Marbury Hall, though not large, is beautifully diversified. 3-Q 4 34pute 39all, Cijeghire; THE SEAT OF THOMAS LEGH, ESQ., M. P. THE north-east part of this county, comprising the Hundred of Macclesfield, is exceedingly bold in its scenery. A succession of lofty eminences forms a portion of the connected, chain of hills extending into Derbyshire, where they assume a rugged aspect, and farther north rise into mountains. Lyme Park is about four miles from Whaley Bridge, over the little river Goyt, which forms the boundary of the county. The Village of Disley is distant about a mile from Lyme Park, and the road from thence is pleasing and secluded. At this point is the remains of a grand entrance Gate, opening originally to the road leading to the North Front of the Mansion, but now disused. The present Lodge, about a quarter of a mile farther, is neat, but unimportant in its character. A broad and gently winding road, more than a mile in length, displays the peculiar features of the Park, which is extensive, and partakes of the wild and romantic scenery of the neighbouring country. It is celebrated for the fine flavour of its venison, and contains a herd of wild cattle, the remains of a breed which has been kept here from time immemorial, and is supposed indigenous. . - The venerable Mansion, built of dark-coloured stone, is situated in a dell, and is not discerned from the road, until approached very near; screened by the high grounds of the Park, and backed by noble woods, it defies the wintry blast. Before the North Front is a large Entrance Court, enclosed with handsome iron palisades, entered by an ancient gate, ornamented on its piers with cumbent lions and eagles. Originally erected in the reign of Elizabeth, the characteristic features of that interesting period are observed in the plan of the House, and in the principal part of the North Front, the details of which are minutely represented in our view. The centre compartment, in which is the Entrance Porch, with stone seats on either side, is rich in architectural ornament, of the grotesque or mixed kind which then prevailed, and bears the chief armorial quarterings of the family, eight in number, with the motto “En Dieu et ma foi.” Above this is a dial, and the whole is finished with an open pediment enclosing Minerva, which termination was the work of Giacomo Leoni, who also cased the extremities of this Front, and made considerable alterations in other parts of the building about the year 1726. The North Front most probably was originally surmounted by an open parapet. The architecture of the wings is of the Corinthian order, in fine proportion, a want of harmony with the venerable centre is the only objection. Leoni was a classical architect, and his acquirements corresponded with the progressive state of art at the time he lived; we have therefore had occasion to praise his taste in Man- sions entirely of his construction, but here his talents were certainly misapplied. The modern repairs have been conducted with reference to the aera in which the Mansion was built, and great improvements have been made by the present pro- prietor in the spirit of the founder, under the able direction of Mr. Lewis Wyatt. These restorations are particularly apparent on the East Front, broken by numerous projections, and surmounted by statues of Actaeon and Diana. On this side is a handsome Conservatory, 120 feet long. The South Front is entirely the work of Leoni; it is raised upon a rusticated basement, and in the centre is adorned with a noble portico, which, as well as the whole elevation, is of the Ionic order. A Lantern Tower rises above, surmounted by balustrades of stone. On the pediment are statues of Venus, Neptune, and Pan. A piece of water before this Front has lately been filled up, and the Bowl- ing Green destroyed. A part of the old walls and gate are still standing on the verge of the wood, opposite the front. The West side has also been restored by the present proprietor. On this Front is a Terrace, forming a Lawn, with a pedestal and vase in the centre. In the Grounds below, a fountain is constantly playing, and the gentle murmur of a waterfall is heard rushing from the woods in the Swine Park. The Mansion surrounds a Court or Quadrangle, in the manner of ancient times. co 3 The Hall is spacious; its decorations are of the Ionic order, and upon the cor- nice are displayed the wide-spreading horns of the red deer. On the chimney- piece of stone, are sculptured helmets and swords. The dogs used for burning wood, and the fender, are ancient and fine. Above, are hung two ancient helmets, a sword and a pair of spurs, said to have been worn by Perkin a Legh, at the battle of Cressy. There are also full-length portraits of Edw. III. and the Black Prince. The Apartments, which are of fine dimensions, are en suite upon the principal story, viz, the Drawing-room, the Stag Parlour, the Dining-room, the Ante-room, the Library, the Saloon, the State Bed-room, the Mahogany Bed-room, the Velvet and Yellow Bed-rooms, with corresponding Dressing-rooms, are also upon this floor, and mostly hung with tapestry. The Grand Staircase is of oak, with a handsome ceiling adorned with rich pen- dents, and the armorial ensign of the family,–a hand bearing a banner. It leads to the upper Gallery, in which is the Knight's North-east Bed-room, the Crimson Bed-room, and a noble chamber, 119 feet in length, fronting the east, in which there are many old family portraits. The chimneypiece, in the centre, is very large, of the time of Elizabeth, with the Royal Arms and supporters in high relief over it. The Steward’s room, kitchen, and offices, are upon the ground-floor. The Gallery of Communication, which is continued all round the Quadrangle, contains casts from the Phigalian Marbles, Antique Frieses, comprehending the contest between the Centaurs and Lapithae, and the Greeks and the Amazons, which formerly ornamented the Cella of the Temple of Apollo Epicurus, at Phi- galia, in Arcadia. The Drawing Room, situated at the North East angle of the building, is about 40 feet square. The ceiling is panelled, and very richly ornamented; Ionic columns support the entablature of the chimney-piece, above which are caryatides bearing a pediment, and enclosing a compartment filled with the arms and supporters of Queen Elizabeth, very large. Three windows on the North side contain many coats of arms and quarterings of Legh, and of the family connexions, in ancient stained glass, while on the East is a most glorious Oriel, the mullioned compart- ments of which are completely filled with this splendid embellishment, comprising a series of the quartered coats of arms of the Knights of the Garter in 1586, all in ancient glass. This window is one of the handsomest of the kind in the kingdom. The most curious apartment is The Stag Parlour, so called from its decorations. The room is hung with tapestry, and the furniture, as in many other parts of the house, is coeval with its foundation. The ceiling is panelled, and round the room below the cornice, are twelve ornamental compartments in relief, representing the hunting of the stag, painted in their proper colours. The ancient Chimney-piece is particularly curious: it is in three compartments; in the first are the arms and quarterings of the family, all properly blazoned. In the second is the Royal Arms, between the allegorical figures of Peace and Plenty. In the third is a view of the North front of Lyme Hall, in its original state. On the top appears a large Louvre, or lantern, which was taken down, and erected in the plantation on the east side of the House, where it now stands in what is called the Lantern Wood. In the front of the House is represented the custom formerly observed here about Midsummer, of driving the deer round the Park, and collecting them in a body before the House, swimming the whole through the water. The Grand Dining Room, on the East front, is very handsome. In the deep Bay Window is an antique marble fountain supported by a statue. The ceiling is highly ornamented; over the doors are crests, and some rich carvings by Gibbons, taste- fully introduced. In the Library are antique basso-relievos, brought from Greece by the present proprietor, and inserted within the wall with busts over the book-cases. The Saloon is a spacious apartment, panelled with oak, and divided into compartments by Corinthian columns, between which are emblems of the Sciences, Field Sports, &c., carved by Grinling Gibbons. - In the numerous apartments is a large collection of Family Portraits, and other pictures. The domestic chapel is situated at the North East angle of the house. - The Manor and Estate at Lyme was originally granted to Perkin a Legh, for his service at the battle of Cressy, and during the wars in France. After the death of Edward III., and his son, the Black Prince, he served with the same fidelity, King Richard II., but was taken at Chester, and beheaded by Henry Duke of Lancaster, who ordered his head to be set upon one of the loftiest towers of Chester. In a chapel at Mac- clesfield, belonging to the Leghs of Lyme, is his Monument, containing also the body of Sir Piers, his son, repaired by Sir Peter Legh, Knt., of Lyme, in 1626. Sir Thomas Legh, Knt. was slain at the battle of Blore Heath, in 1459, where the Cheshire men are known to have been the greatest sufferers. - - º Esq., the present proprietor of Lyme Hall, is the Representative in Parliament for Newton, ? Il Lan CaSIllre. cC 4 $omerfort-liootijë 3%all, Cúceijire; THE SEAT OF CLEMENT SWETENHAM, ESQ. This ancient mansion of the family of Swetenham is three miles north-west from the town of Congleton, on the right of the high road, leading from thence to Holmes chapel. Its situation is extremely pleasant, on the banks of the Dane, a small river, which, after flowing through a delightful part of the county, joins the Weever near Northwich. The House was erected in 1612, the tenth year of the reign of James I., and retains all the principal features of its original character, in the peculiar style of its architecture. On the north front are bold projections, terminating in pointed gables, with windows labelled; the mullions also are of stone. Until within these few years, the whole was surrounded by a moat, now filled up. Some alterations and considerable improvements have been made by its pre- sent possessor, from designs by, and under the direction of Webb, particularly with regard to the interior, where the arrangements have been calculated to increase the convenience, without destroying the effect, of an ancient family residence. The Morning-room, so called, is panelled with old oak, and cor- responds in its decoration with the early date of the mansion. The plate represents the south front, upon which is a large bay window, much admired. The home view over the rich valley of the Dane, is picturesque and beautiful, having in the back-ground a chain of hills between those striking objects, Mole Cop and Cloud End; the former elevated 1091 feet above the sea at low-water mark. Somerford-Booths is a township of the parish of Astbury, in the hundred of Macclesfield. In the mother church of Astbury, one mile from Congleton, are monuments of the Swetenham family, who are of considerable antiquity in this county, tracing their lineal descent from the early period of Edward I., and which appears in an emblazoned pedigree on vellum, in possession of the family. lique #9all, Cúcsúirc; THE SEAT OF R A N D L E WIL B R A H A M, ES Q. This Seat was long in the possession of a family which derived its name from the Estate. As far back as the reign of Edward II. it was the residence of William de Rode, who bore for Arms, argent, two quatrefoils and a chief sable ; crest, a wolf’s head sable, collared argent; and whose descendant, Randle Rode, Esq. possessed it in the time of King Charles II., by whom it was sold to the Wilbrahams of Townsend, or Namptwich. The Wilbraham family is descended from Sir Richard de Wilburgham, who was sheriff of Cheshire, 43 Henry III., A. D. 1259, and married two heiresses of the houses of Vernon and of Venables, from the latter of whom the present family springs. The eldest branch, or Wilbrahams of Woodhay, terminated in an heiress, who, in 1680, married an Earl of Dysart, and carried the possessions into that family. The second branch established itself in the fifteenth century at Townsend in Namptwich ; where, as appears from King's Vale Royal, (a very curious book, published in 1656, relating to the county of Chester,) they more than once received King James I. in his progress through the county. That House is now pulled down, and one branch of the family is settled at Delamere House, near the forest of that name, and another at Rode Hall. The present Mansion was originally erected by Randle Wilbraham, Esq., member for Newton, in Lancashire, the thirteenth in lineal descent from Sir Richard de Wilburgham aforesaid; at whose death, in 1771, it came to his only son, who, on his marriage with the niece and heiress of Sir Thomas Bootle, of Lathom House, in Lancashire, took the name and arms of Bootle, in addition to his own. He died in 1796, and was succeeded in his Cheshire estates by his second son, the present possessor, by whom the House has been enlarged and improved; and who has erected a large and handsome conservatory at the entrance, and has also laid out the grounds in modern style, which are beautifully sloped down to a piece of water, a mile in length. From the opposite side of the water, the House is seen to great advantage, and this is the spot chosen for our drawing. The view from the House is extensive, and commands a great part of Cheshire, with the hills of Delamere Forest, and the rock on which are the ruins of Beeston Castle. At the back of the House is the hill of Molecop, or Mowcop, which divides the counties of Stafford and Chester, and is of great height, so as to be visible from almost the whole of Cheshire. The tower on the summit is the property of Mr. Wilbraham. The Estate is situated in the township of Old Rode, in the Hundred of Northwich, within a short distance of the borders of Staffordshire, between the two roads from London to Liverpool, one passing by Congleton, the other by Brereton Green, and a mile from the Wilbraham Arms, an inn on the latter road, about one hundred and fifty-eight miles from London, and about four from the ancient town of Sandbach. The grand trunk, or Staffordshire canal, runs through a part of the estate, and leaves the county at Lawton, about two miles from Rode Hall, celebrated for its salt-works. The Arms of Wilbraham are, argent, three bends wavy, azure; crest, a wolf’s head erased, argent. Y Y 4 $ftirºgill, Cumberland; THE SEAT OF HUGH PARKIN, ESQ. SKIRsgill is delightfully situated upon the northern bank of the Eamont, a short but beautiful river, flowing from the Lake of Ullswater, which lies four miles to the west, and, after watering the rich and fertile vale of the same name, joins the Eden, forming in all a course of about ten miles. The house stands in the parish of Dacre, only one mile from the town of Penrith, and, in point of situation, possesses many advantages. The estate formerly belonged to the family of Whelpdales, of whom it was purchased, towards the end of the last century, by the present proprietor, who, in the year 1795, built the present Mansion, near the site of the old one. It is a red hewn-stone building, containing the principal apartments upon the ground-floor; they consist of a Hall, Dining-room, Drawing-room, Library, and Morning-room, of well-proportioned dimensions, with an appropriate number of excellent bed-rooms. The grounds are greatly indebted to nature for their beauty and variety; they comprise some delightfully shady walks along the banks of the river Eamont, commanding many very pleasing views, which are not a little enhanced by the grey towers of Yarwarth, rising from a well-wooded bank, on the West- moreland side of the river. Upon the sloping lawn, shewn with the south front, in our plate, is a remark- ably fine spring, which was formerly held in such veneration by the peasantry, that a sort of annual fair was held round its margin. The surrounding country possesses great beauty; its surface is finely varied with hill and dale, generally well-wooded, and terminated on the east and west by a lofty range of mountains, which form an exquisite back-ground to the picturesque scenery with which it abounds. Corby Cagtic, Cumberland: THE SEAT OF HENRY HOWARD, ESQ. ALTHough not now possessing the character and appearance of a fortress, this elegant Mansion occupies the site of an ancient Castle, and actually consists, in part of the very walls of a large square Tower, such as was not an unfrequent object upon the Marches in early times. It stands on the summit of precipit- ous cliff, overhanging the east side of the river Eden, about five miles east from Carlisle. The rocky, but richly wooded, banks of the Eden, both above and below Corby, are the delight of every visitor to this part of the kingdom. The following lines, written by David Hume, about 1750, upon a pane of glass at the Old Bush inn, at Carlisle, were communicated to Mr. Howard by Sir Walter Scott :— “Here chicks, in eggs for breakfast, sprawl, Here godless boys, God’s glories squall, While Scotsmen’s heads adorn the wall— But Corby's walks atone for all.” The very beautiful scenery of the pleasure-grounds at this seat, has been most admirably kept up by plantations, and other minor improvements, while fresh charms have been elicited by the tasteful judgment of its later proprietors. The view, represented in our plate, was taken from a finished sketch by Miss Catherine Howard, one of the daughters of the present possessor, and shews the south front, on the towering eminence, with the river dashing over its rocky bed at its base. The mansion was made uniform, and entirely cased with stone, after the Grecian Doric Order, in 1813: all the ancient walls of the Castle are more than six feet in thickness. The Castle and Demesme were purchased, in the reign of Henry VII. by Lord William Howard, 3rd son of Thomas, Duke of Norfolk; the “belted Will Howard” of Border History, who gave it to Sir Francis Howard, Knight, his second son, the direct ancestor of the present possessor, Besides the valuable collection of Pictures, which comprise many of the illustrious possessors of Corby Castle, (but which are too numerous to be particularized here,) the following curiosities are well worthy of notice :- A square Tablet in the Hall, dug out of the ruins of Hyde Abbey, near Win- chester, inscribed “Alfredus Rex, 881 :”—The Grace Cup of Thomas à Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, particularly described in the Archaeologia, and which was bequeathed by will from Lord Edward Howard, the Admiral, to King Henry VIII., whom he survived. It is of ivory, mounted in silver gilt, and set with precious stones: round the cup, in ancient characters, is “ Fittunt tuitm bifle cutt gåudio;” and on the cover is the admonition, “Soñrii egtote:"— Another very curious Cup, formed of a Nautilus shell, mounted in silver, and set with stones and pearls, of very ancient workmanship; certainly as old as Edward the Third’s reign:—Also, the Claymore of Major Macdonald, the Fergus M’Ivor of Waverley. In the Church of Wetheral, on the opposite side of the river, is a most ele- gant monument, to the memory of Maria Howard, the daughter and co-heiress of Lord Archer, who died in 1789. Nollekens was the sculptor. N N 2 Cipatºucrtij, Žcribpgbirt; THE SEAT OF WILLIAM SPEN CER CAVEN DISH, DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE. THE estate of Chatsworth, which anciently belonged to the family of Leeche, was purchased by Sir William Cavendish, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth. He began a noble Mansion, which was not finished until after his death, which happened in 1557. A few years before the Revolution, that structure was taken down, and the present splendid edifice raised in its stead, by that illustrious patriot, William Cavendish, the first Duke of Devonshire, and the friend of the unfortunate Lord William Russell. Chatsworth House stands in a wide and deep valley, and near the foot of a high moun- tain, covered with wood. The river Derwent winds gracefully through the Park, and the approach to the Mansion is over a bridge of three arches, erected by Paine, and ornamented with figures by Cibber. The house is built in the Ionic order, with a flat roof, surrounded by a balustrade, and forms nearly a square of about 100 feet, having four regular fronts, enclosing a quadrangular court, in the centre of which is a fountain, and a statue of Orpheus. The principal entrance is on the west, by a noble flight of steps, to a terrace extending the whole length of the building. The front, which faces the gardens, is magni- ficent; under the cornice of the frieze is the family motto—“CAVEN Do TUTUs,” in large letters. The interior of Chatsworth is splendidly adorned with painted walls and ceilings; as well as with most beautiful carved ornaments in wood, by Gibbons. - The Hall is 60 feet by 27—the ceiling, end, and one side, display representations of an assembly of the Gods; Julius Caesar sacrificing, and his assassination at the foot of Pompey's statue. These were originally painted by Verrio and La Guerre, but were retouched a few years ago. From the Hall, a double flight of steps, and a long gallery, conduct to the Chapel, which is very elegantly fitted up, and decorated with paintings by Verrio, and a variety of exquisite carvings by Gibbons. The altar-piece, by the former, is one of his best performances: it represents Christ reproving the incredulity of St. Thomas. The ceiling is covered with a painting of the Ascension. The Dancing Gallery, 100 feet by 22, is exceedingly splendid. The ceilings and pannels are elegantly painted, and the cornices gilt: in the coves are various statues. A point- cravat, a woodcock, and a medal, carved in wood, by Gibbons, presented by him to the Duke of Devonshire, on the completion of his work at Chatsworth, are here preserved in a glass-case. In the dressing-room to the best bed-chamber, is a small, but beautiful collection of fossils, which was made by her Grace, the late most amiable and accom- plished Duchess of Devonshire, the mother of the present Duke, who, among other superior acquirements, possessed considerable skill in mineralogy. The suite of rooms, called ‘Mary Queen of Scots,' is thought to correspond in situation with those occupied by that unfortunate princess, when she was kept a prisoner in the old house at Chatsworth, under the care of the Earl of Shrewsbury. Thirteen years of her captivity were passed here; and from this place she wrote her second letter to Pope Pius, bearing date the 31st of October, 1570. The Park is nine miles in circumference, and is “beautifully diversified with hill and dale, as well as various plantations, which range in fine sweeping masses over the inequalities of the ground. The prospects from different parts are exceedingly fine ; and one view, looking back from the south, possesses extraordinary grandeur. Immediately below the eye is the rich vale, animated by the meandering current of the Derwent; more distant is the house, with a fine back-ground of wood, rearing in solemn majesty; and far beyond, the blue hills of Castleton skirting the horizon.” Great alterations were made here by the late Mr. Brown, who modernized the park and grounds, improved the water, and destroyed the general formalities of the place. The water-works, indeed, yet exist; but they are considered only as mere matters of curiosity and expense, and the remains of that species of garden magni- ficence, which has long been exploded by a happy attention to the power and beauties of nature. On the highest point of the mountain behind the house, stands the Hunting Tower, which, though it is 90 feet high, the top only of it can be seen from the valley. This edifice commands a most extensive view, and is supposed to have been erected for the convenience of ladies who might wish to partake of the diversion of hunting, without incurring its fatigues. On the extensive moor behind it, is that vast natural reservoir, said to be 16 acres in extent, which supplies the house, and feeds the water-works. The present is the sixth Duke of Devonshire. This nobleman was born at Paris, May 21st, 1790, and succeeded to the ducal dignity on the death of his father, July 29, 1811. In 1826, his Grace was nominated Ambassador Extraordinary from his Britannic Majesty, to assist at the coronation of the Emperor Nicholas of Russia. The Duke of Devonshire is Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotulorum of the county of Derby. BB 15arltorough 39all, Derbyshire; THE SEAT OF CORN ELIUS HEATH COTE RODES, ESQ. It is a handsome Mansion-house, of the style prevalent in Queen Elizabeth’s time, of which it is a good specimen, and was built in the year 1583, by Francis Rodes, one of the Justices of the Common Pleas. Its figure approaches nearly to a square, with four fronts, the principal of which, facing the south, is most ornamented. This is approached by a flight of steps leading through a porch adorned with pillars of the Doric order, to the Hall, which has been modernized, but still retaining many features of the original design. The principal front, which has not been altered, is adorned with bow-windows. The arrangement of the interior has been somewhat changed, to make it more suitable to modern convenience and comfort, of which the House affords a large share; in one of the rooms, on the first story, now a billiard-room, taken out of the great chamber, is a magnificent stone chimney-piece enriched with fluted Doric pillars, supporting statues of Justice and Religion, armorial bearings, and various ornaments in bas-relief. In the upper part, are the Arms of Rodes, with these inscriptions:—“ FRANCIS Rodes SERVIENS DOMINAE REGINAE AD LEGEM 1584, ETATIs svæ 50.” In the lower part, two shields, bearing the Arms of Rodes, with different empalements; one supported by a judge on dexter side, inscribed, “ FRANCIscvs Rod Es,” and by a lady on the other, inscribed, “ ELIz. SANDFord.” The other shield, with the same supporters, inscribed, “ FRANCISCVs Rodes, MARIA chARLETON:” at bottom, is this inscrip- tion: “ constitutus JUSTICIARIUS DE BANco communi, 30 ELIZ.”—The offices . and stables which surround a court on the west side of the House, have been rebuilt in a style corresponding with the House. It is situated north-east of Chesterfield. BB 2 Žoucriuſ c 390 uge, ſcripºffire; THE SEAT OF RICHARD CAVEN DISH, LORD WATERPARK, This Seat stands upon a rising ground, and is remarkable for its fine situation, commanding a view of the town of Uttoxeter, distant about a mile and a half of the river Dove, which divides this county from Staffordshire, flowing through rich pastures that extend along its banks, and of a range of distant hills, on the opposite side of the valley. The foundations of the Mansion were laid on the 6th of July, 1769, by the Right Honourable Sir Henry Cavendish, Bart. the grandfather of the present noble proprietor. The elevation is handsome, the basement story is of stone, from which rise six pilasters, also of stone, which support a pediment; the rest of the front is brick. Doveridge was held by Edwine, the ninth and last Earl of Mercia, at the time of the Norman Conquest. But this prince being betrayed and slain, it was given to Henry de Ferrars. Berta, his wife, founded a Priory at Tutbury, in Staffordshire, and endowed it with lands of considerable value, in Doveridge. When this religious house was dissolved, in the time of King Edward VI., these lands were granted to Sir William Cavendish. - The Right Honourable Sir Henry Cavendish, Bart. married in 1757, Sarah, heiress of Richard Bradshaw, Esq. descended from the Lord President Bradshaw. She was created Baroness Waterpark, June 14th, 1792. Her eldest son, the present Peer, succeeded to the title in 1807, upon the death of his mother. His Lordship is descended from a branch of the same family as the Dukes of Devonshire. Sir Henry Cavendish, of Doveridge House, was created a Baronet in 1755; and accompanied his relation, William, Duke of Devonshire, to Ireland, when his Grace was Lord Lieutenant. By him he was appointed a Teller of the Exchequer, and a Privy Counsellor. Sir Henry became also possessed of large estates in Ireland, by his marriage in 1730, with Anne, only daughter and heiress of Henry, son of Sir Richard Pyne, of Waterpark, County Cork, and of Codham Hall, Essex, Lord Chief Justice of Ireland. He died in 1776, and was succeeded by his eldest son, Sir Henry Cavendish, before- mentioned. BB 3 - Ciggington 49all, Derbyshire; THE SEAT OF SIR HENRY FITZ HERBERT, BART. THE entrance-gate to this ancient Mansion is about four miles from the town of Ashborne, on the road from thence to Buxton, and opens to a remarkably fine avenue, more than half a mile in length, but which is not continued quite up to the house. On the left of this avenue is a clump of trees, under which it is said Congreve wrote one of his comedies. The carriage front, represented in the View, is towards the village, having before it a court, enclosed by a wall, and a curious gateway, coeval with the house, consisting of an arch, surmounted by a bold cornice, almost concealed by the woodbine which has entwined the fret- work of the parapet. The Mansion was most probably erected in the latter end of the reign of Elizabeth ; a few alterations in the windows are evident, but it otherwise preserves its original character; the whole is of stone. Over the arch of the entrance-porch, is a square compartment, sculptured with the family arms, viz. Gules, three lions rampant, or ; within a mantle, above which is the helmet and crest, an arm and gauntlet erect; within the porch are several pieces of old armour, and the heraldic bearing again blazoned in proper colours. The porch opens to a very handsome dining-room, panelled with oak, but coloured white. The chimney-piece reaches to the ceiling, and is very much admired, both on account of its elegance and just design, and also of the beauty of its workman- ship. It is built of the Hopton-wood stone in this county. The western drawing-room is of a more modern construction, and is furnished in very good taste. The pictures are—a very good copy of Raphael’s Holy Family; a portrait of Mrs. Fitzherbert, wife of William Fitzherbert, Esq. M.P. and daughter of Lyttleton Meynell, Esq. of Bradley Hall, in this county. This is the lady, of whose understanding and talents Dr. Johnson has so highly spoken in several of his works—it is a very good picture by Hudson. A portrait of the late Sir William Fitzherbert, painted at Rome by Battoni, when he was travelling with the late Duke of Devonshire. A portrait of Sir William's sister, Selina, wife of the late Henry Gally Knight, Esq. of Langoed and Firbeck, in York- shire; and a portrait of Lord St. Helens, both by Angelica Kauffman. Two full-length pictures of the late King and Queen, by Romney. A portrait of the present Lady Fitzherbert, by Sir William Beechey; and an excellent bust of Lord St. Helens, by Nollekens, one of the latest works of that celebrated sculptor. Over this dining-room, is a room lighted by the fine mullioned bay-window above the porch. The chimneys are composed of short columns with Doric mouldings. - On the garden front of the Mansion is a fine open view of the country towards Ashborne. The family of Fitzherbert have been seated at Tissington ever since the reign of King Henry V. ; and at Norbury and Somerset Herbert, in this county, since the Conquest. John, a younger son of Sir Nicholas Fitzherbert, of Tissington, was sheriff of Derbyshire, in 1602. Sir John, his son, served the same office in 1624: his lineal descendant, William Fitzherbert, Esq. of Tissington, was M.P. for Derby, in 1762, and, in 1768, Recorder of the same place, and a Lord of Trade and Plantations; he was the intimate friend and companion of Johnson, Burke, Garrick, and all the celebrated literati of the last age; his only surviving son is the Right Honourable Alleyne Fitzherbert, Lord St. Helens. William, his eldest son, was Recorder of Derby, and, in 1783, was created a Baronet; he died in 1791, and was succeeded by Sir Anthony Perrin Fitzherbert, Bart. who died in 1799, and was succeeded by his brother, Sir Henry Fitzherbert, the present Baronet. BB 4 3troleston ſpouse, Derbyshire; THE SEAT OF L O R D S C A R S D A L E. KEDLESTON House is situated about three miles from Derby, and is, without doubt, one of the most chaste and elegant edifices in the kingdom. It was built about fifty years ago by the late Lord Scarsdale; the architect was Adams, who has here displayed his utmost skill and ingenuity. The north front is 130 feet in length; and consists of a centre, and two pavilions, which are connected with the body of the house by two corridors. In the centre is a double flight of steps, which leads to a grand portico formed of six Corinthian columns, thirty feet high, and three feet in diameter, some of which are of one stone. The Hall is uncommonly striking : its dimensions are 67 feet 3 inches, by 42 feet; on each side are eight fluted pillars of variegated marble of the country, and two at each end, all of the Corinthian order, 25 feet high, and 2 feet 6 inches diameter. Behind the columns are fine antique statues in niches, over which are basso-relievos in compartments, covered with festoons; the ceiling is richly ornamented with paintings and relievos, after the antique. The Saloon, which is circular, is 42 feet in diameter, 54 feet 6 inches high, 24 feet 6 inches to the cornice, which is extremely elegant; and crowned with a dome, ornamented with rich stucco-work. The Music-room is 36 feet by 24, and 22 feet high. In this room is the triumph of Bacchus, a large and capital piece by Luca Giordani; an old man's head, by Rembrandt ; Bacchus and Ariadne, by Guido ; and other paintings. From this room, a corridor, hung with elegant prints, leads to the family apart- ments. The Breakfast-room is painted from the antique in Dioclesian's baths.- -The Grand Drawing-room is 44 feet by 28, and 28 feet high, with a covered ceiling after the antique; a Venetian window and portals, finished with Corinthian columns of Derbyshire alabaster. In this room, as indeed in all the others, are many capital pictures by Raphael, Claude, Cuyp, &c. The Library is of the same dimensions as the Music-room; over the chimney-piece is Rembrandt's celebrated picture of Daniel interpreting Belshazzar's dream. The Dining-room is 36 feet by 24, and 20 feet high, the ceiling painted by Zucchi. The centre represents Love embracing Fortune, by Morland; four circles, by Zucchi, represent the four quarters of the globe; and four squares, by Hamilton, the four seasons. The corridor on this side, which is used as a chapel, leads to a gallery overlooking the kitchen, which is 48 feet by 24, and lofty; over the chimney-piece is the significant motto—“Waste not, want not.” The Park is nearly seven miles in circumference, and contains some of the finest trees in the kingdom. The house stands upon a rising ground, and from the north, or principal front, a beautiful green turf slopes down some hundred yards to the edge of a fine piece of water. This is a broad canal, which winds for ñearly two miles through the park. An elegant bridge of three arches has been thrown over it : cascades and small islands are formed at various distances. The noble family of Curzon are descended from Geraldine de Curzon, who accompanied William the Conqueror to England. The first account of the family being seated at Kedleston is in the time of Edward I. John Curzon was created a baronet by Charles I. in 1641, and was succeeded by his son, Sir Nathaniel Curzon, who died March 4, 1719, having married, Sarah, daughter of William Penn, of Penn, Buckinghamshire, and by her, who died in 1728, had issue, Sir John, who, dying without issue, Was succeeded by his brother, Sir Nathaniel Curzon, the fourth baronet. He died in 1758, and was succeeded by his son, Nathaniel, created Baron Scarsdale, of Scarsdale, Derbyshire, June 9, 1761. tº U iſłlaritraton 39all, 70cribpgbirc; THE SEAT OF FRANCIS MUNDY, ESQ. MARKEATON, in the hundred of Morleston, lies about one mile and a half north- west from the town of Derby. This estate has been in the possession of the family of Mundy from the early period of Henry VIII. Sir John Mundy, Knight, was Lord Mayor of the city of London in the year 1522; he died in 1537, at which time he possessed not only the manors of Markeaton, Mack- worth, and Allestry, but a considerable extent of land at Little Chester, a Roman station, in this county, and at Findern, which latter is about four miles and a half south-west from Derby. The mansion is large, and appears to have been erected about the year 1720; the centre is ornamented with a pediment, and vases are ranged on the parapet; besides which, there is little of architec- tural decoration: the whole is constructed of red brick, with stone quoins, and casings to the windows; some additions of a modern character appear on the north side. The house fronts the east, and commands a beautiful view of the grounds, which are well wooded, and adorned by a fine piece of water, on the opposite side of which rises a small eminence covered with plantations. Our View of the Mansion was taken in the meadow, near the water, directly opposite the principal front. Francis Mundy, Esq., of this place, was High Sheriff for Derby in 1617, and John Mundy, Esq. in 1659 and 60. He was succeeded in his estate by Francis Mundy, Esq., who was also High Sheriff in 1694. - The late Francis Noel Clarke Mundy, Esq. of Markeaton, published, in 1768, a collection of poems of great merit, and was also the author of a long and beautiful description of Needwood Forest, written in four-feet couplets. He married, in 1770, Elizabeth, the eldest daughter of Sir Robert Burdett, Bart., of Foremark, in this county. He was chosen High Sheriff for Derbyshire in 1772, and died in 1815. The Grand Jury of the County, regarding his merit in a superior light, placed a well-executed bust of him by Chantry in the County Hall, with an inscription recording his character and public services. His father was member of Parliament for the town of Leicester; and his cousin, the late Edward Miller Munday, Esq., of Shipley, three miles from Derby, was the father of the late Duchess of Newcastle. - Markeaton is a township belonging to the parish of Mackworth, situated in a remarkably healthful part of the county, but in consequence of the inhabitants removing to Mackworth, this hamlet is said to have declined. - The Church is a neat structure with a spire, and the chancel is very handsome. The population, in 1811, consisted of one hundred and ninety-nine persons. The gallant Lord Audley, who was so instrumental in obtaining the glorious victory at Poictiers, in the twentieth year of the reign of Edward III., is thought by Pilkington, who wrote a history of Derbyshire in 1789, to have resided at Markeaton, and he quotes Stowe's Annals to prove, that in the 27th year of the reign of Edward I., Touchet Lord Audley held Merton, in this county. U U 2 32ſuagton #3all, 70cribygijirc; THE SEAT OF THE EARL OF HARRINGTON. THIS mansion is situated four miles south-east from Derby, and is approached by a very fine avenue above a mile in length. Our View of the principal front was taken from the low parapet wall which surrounds the lawn, and shews the small part of the ancient seat, since rebuilt in a style corresponding with the centre and the other wing. These have been re-erected by the present Earl of Harrington, from designs by the late James Wyatt, by Mr. Walker, architect. The stables, &c. have been also rebuilt in a very handsome manner, The new Entrance-hall is particularly striking; the roof is groined, and covered with tracery; on the side are two beautiful niches; and, at the end, is a complete suit of tilting armour of the time of Elizabeth : the new Drawing-room is hung with tapestry, representing the story of Don Quixote ; three large subjects. The fine screens are also of tapestry, and the furniture of every room is richly gilt, and blue damask. The Dining-room in the old wing is panelled white and gold : the chimney-piece bears the arms and quarterings of Stanhope, with the crest in an upper compartment. In the Servants’-hall is another fine old chimney-piece, carved with armorial decorations: here is also that emblem of hospitality and good living, a Black Jack, containing about eight gallons, blazoned with the initial H. and coronet. The Gardens are chiefly laid out in the ancient manner, with vases and statues interspersed amid the foliage. The Church of Elvaston is near the Hall; it is dedicated to St. Bartholomew, and formerly belonged to the priory of Shelford, in Nottinghamshire. The manor, in the reign of Edward IV., belonged to Walter Blunt, Lord Mountjoy, of Thurvaston, K.G., and afterwards to the family of Pole, of Radburn. In 1539, the 30th year of the reign of Henry VIII., Elvaston was granted to Sir Michael Stanhope. Sir John Stanhope, eldest son of Sir John Stanhope, of Shelford, by his second marriage, resided at Elvaston; he died 29th May, 1638, and was buried under a marble monument in the church here. John Stanhope, Esq., his successor, died 26th March, 1662, and is also buried at Elvaston : his only son, John, had three sons, Thomas, Charles, and William ; the youngest, at length, succeeded to the whole property, and was created Lord Harrington in 1729, (a barony formerly in another branch of the family,) and on the 9th February, 1742, was advanced to the titles of Earl of Harrington and Viscount Petersham; he died in 1756. William, second Earl of Harrington, married Caroline, eldest daughter of Charles, Duke of Grafton, by whom he had Charles, the third Earl of Harrington. $ome of the 33rincipal jicture; at 33lbägton 39All. ... A portrait of the Duke of Schomberg—James £reston, Esq. a commander, in 1588–Queen Ca- tharine, holding a portrait of Charles II.-Sir Walter Raleigh; Zucchero–Charles II. when a boy, in armour—George Villiers, Duke of Buck- ingham-Lady Rochester, and Mrs. E. Gwynn– Peter. the Great—Duchess of Leinster – Lady Caroline Stanhope, three daughters of the Earl of Harrington, painted by Stroehling in 1819–A head of Philip II. of Spain; Titian–A portrait of Edward VI.-A portrait of Sir Joshua Reynolds– Gen. Pichegru ; Baron de Tot pinac. 1803— Charles II., James, Duke of York, and the Princess Mary, after Vandyck—Queen Henrietta Maria; ditto— John, Archduke of Austria–Frederick the Great, of Prussia, half-length; H. Frank, 1766–Georgé Villiers, Duke of Buckingham—William, Duke of Somerset, a boy; Lely—Mary, Princess of Orange—Charles II. when young, with a bow— Queen of Bohemia—Charles II.-Boors playing at bowls; D. Teniers—George III. a miniature— Edward VI. when a child—Isabella, first Duchess 9f Grafton, and her son Charles, the 2nd Duke". Countess of Harrington; Sir J. Reynolds—Chs. II. Philip II. of Spain—Henry, Prince of Wales; Corm. Jansen—Five children of Charles I.--Wil- liam, first Earl of Harrington—The portrait of Sir Mich. Fleming, Bart. of Brompton, Middlesex— Lady Fleming—the father and mother of the Countess of Harrington—John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester—The Emperor Napoleon, mounted— Lord Petersham, when a child—Duke of Grafton —Hon. Augustus Stanhope, the youngest Son of the Earl of Harrington, painted by Lady Caroline Stanhope—Countess of Sunderland; Lely—Sketch of Col. Maurice Carr, as president of the Abori- gines, by the Earl of Leicester, in 1788—A view of Conway Castle, and other drawings, by the Countess of Harrington—Mary de Medicis—Philip, Earl of Chesterfield, in crayons—Chas. Edward, called the Young Pretender—Countess of Har- rington and her daughter Maria, afterwards Duch- ess of Newcastle—La Duchesse de Cherruse ; Chr. Vanderwerf–Charles the Twelfth, of Swe- den—William, Duke of Gloucester—Charles II. in armour—Prince Rupert, in armour—James VI. leaving Scotland—Mary, Queen of Scots, (a copy from an original,) by Lady Caroline Stanhope—&c. U U 3 £utton ſtall, Derbyshire; THE SEAT OF THE EARL OF ORMOND. SUTTON HALL is magnificent in its appearance, being a finely proportioned specimen of the richest order in architecture. The centre of the garden front, given in our view, is marked by an angular pediment, containing the arms of the founder, Leake, Earl of Scarsdale: fourteen fluted Corinthian pilasters, rising from the very base of the building, support a bold blocked cornice, sur- mounted by balustrades, and continued round the whole edifice, which is large and nearly square; the apartments are noble in size and proportions, and elegantly finished in their decorations. Standing upon an elevated site, the mansion commands many very beautiful views of the surrounding country. It is situated in the hundred of Scarsdale, three miles and a half south-east of Chesterfield, and near the town of Bolsover. Sutton has been the seat of several wealthy and distinguished families. In the fourth year of King Edward II., Reginald de Grey, of Sandiacre, held the manor and estate, which he obtained by marriage with Lucy, daughter and heir of Robert de Hariston, Lord of Sutton-in-the-Dale, which, with other estates, by issue male failing, came by a female branch to the Hillarys, who took the name of Grey. John de Grey of this family, who died in the fourth year of Henry IV., had issue two daughters, Isabel and Alice, when Sir John Leake, by marrying the latter, became possessed of the Sutton estate. In the year 1611, Sir Francis Leake, Knight, his descendant, was raised by King James I. to the dignity of a Baronet: he was the sixth gentleman on whom this honour was bestowed; and after, on the 26th of October, 1624, he was created a Baron of the realm, by the title of Lord Deincourt, of Sutton. During the civil commotions in the reign of Charles I., Lord Deincourt was eminently distinguished by his zealous attachment to his sovereign. This he shewed by sending him supplies of money; and, while Newark-upon-Trent remained one of his garrisons, gave him his cordial advice in council. Two of his sons were also officers in the royal army, and lost their lives in the service of the king. In consideration of these testimonies of loyalty, Lord Deincourt was advanced to the degree and dignity of an Earl, by the title of Earl of Scarsdale, by letters patent, bearing date at Oxford, Nov. 11, 1645, 21st of Charles I. Honours which his long-descended patrimony, by its wary accumu- lation, added to his proud pedigree from the Greys, a race of old nobility, may be ascribed to a legitimate source, namely, birth, character, services, and power. After the death of King Charles I. he is related to have become so much mortified, that he clothed himself in sackcloth; and causing his grave to be dug some years before his death, laid himself therein every Friday, exercising himself in divine meditations and prayers. Departing this life in his mansion at Sutton, April 9, 1655, he was buried in the parish church. Nicholas Leake was the fourth and last Earl of this family; he died unmarried in the year 1736. After his decease, this mansion and estate became the property of the family of Clarke. Godfrey B. Clarke, Esq. who represented the county of Derby in several parliaments, constantly resided here, and died without issue in the year 1774; when his estates descended to his sister and heiress: she married Joseph Hart Pryce, Esq., who, on his accession to the property, took the name of Clarke. His only daughter and sole heiress, Ann, married, March 17, 1805, at Exmouth, Walter Butler, the late Marquess of Ormond, and eighteenth Earl of that title in Ireland. His lordship dying without issue, August 10, 1820, the title and this estate descended to his brother, James Wandesford, the nineteenth Earl of Ormond, &c. U U 4 liaby Cagtic, Durijant; THE SEAT of W I L L I A M H A R R Y W A N E, EARL OF DARLING TO N. THIS large and noble pile was principally erected by John de Neville, in the year 1379, a license having been obtained from Thomas Hatfield, then Bishop of Dur- ham, for that purpose: some parts of the building may be referred even to the time of the Anglo-Saxons. Many alterations, absolutely necessary, have been made, and a new arrangement given to a part of its plan, none of which materially affect its external form, which still presents an extensive and truly magnificent scene, recalling at once to our minds all our ideas of the days of romantic chivalry. The Castle occupies a rising ground, and is built on a rocky foundation; the embattled wall, with which it is surrounded, encloses about two acres of land. The entrance to this area is on the north, by a gateway, defended by two square towers. Within this Court is the grand entrance to the Castle on the west; on the exterior are three shields, bearing the arms of the Nevilles; the arch is groined, and has a gate with portcullis at each extremity; this is also flanked by two square towers. There is another entrance, made by the late Earl, of a more modern character, leading to the Hall. At irregular distances, are strong bulwarks or towers, deno- minated from their founders, the Clifford Tower and the Bulmer Tower: from the top of the latter is a most extensive prospect, and near the summit two large B’s, for Bulmer, are cut in the stone. The Hall, is uncommonly grand; the roof is groined, and supported by columns; at one end is a flight of steps leading to the Presence Chamber, Music Room, Billiard Room, &c.; over this is a spacious apartment, 90 feet in length, 34 feet in breadth, and 36 feet in height: in this Chamber the ancient festivals were held, and seven hundred Knights, who held of the Nevilles, are recorded to have been entertained at one time. The Kitchen is a square of 30 feet, with an arched roof, and lighted from the centre; there are also five windows, and a gallery running round the whole interior; it has three chimneys, and narrow passes are cut in the massive walls, through which provisions were conveyed to the banquet. - Raby Castle also contains a most curious Museum of Natural History, collected with much care, skill, and attention, by the present Countess of Darlington. The Riding House and Hunting Stables, lately erected upon the most extensive scale, deserve particular notice. - The Park and pleasure-grounds, together with the new plantations formed by the noble owner, correspond in their extent and beauty with the magnificence and dignity of the Castle : many parts command most beautiful prospects over a diver- sified tract of country, well wooded, whose distant eminences bound the horizon: one terrace is upwards 750 yards in length. Upon the Estate is an extensive Farm, to which the late Earl devoted much of his attention. The farm-yard is excluded from the Castle by an embattled skreen, over the gateway of which is an ancient sculpture of a Bull, bearing an ensign, with the arms of Neville ; this was removed from Bulmer's Tower. The Stables and out-buildings are judiciously situated, not detracting from the grandeur of the Castle, and forming good objects in the various prospects from the grounds. Raby Castle was the chief residence of the great family of Neville, Earls of Westmoreland, and was among the estates forfeited for the rebellion in the north by Charles, the last Earl, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth. King James consigned them by grant to certain citizens of London for sale, and of them the Castle and demesne of Raby were purchased by Sir Henry Vane, Knt., whose grandson, Sir Christopher, was created Baron Barnard, of Barnard Castle, in this county, July 8, 1699, by King William III. His immediate descendant, Henry, the third Lord, Was by King George II, created Wiscount Barnard and Earl of Darlington, by letters patent, April 3, 1754. The present Nobleman is third Earl of that title, and is also Lord Lieutenant and Vice Admiral of the County Palatine of Durham. S 15rancrpeti, Čaºtic, ſourijant; THE SEAT OF MATTHEW RUSSELL, ESQ. M.P. THE walls of this stately pile rise from a rocky precipice, nearly forty feet in height, at the foot of which winds a rivulet; the situation and irregularity of the edifice give it a most romantic appearance when seen from the bridge whence our view was taken; but on the other sides a moat has formerly added to the defence of the Castle, the ground being nearly level for a considerable distance. It was erected by the Bulmer family during the early part of the reign of King Stephen, and appears originally to have consisted of four quadrangular Towers, with projecting angles or buttresses, and surmounted by turrets; intermediate walls, with their loop-holes and battlements connecting the whole structure. In the year 1398, Ralph Neville, Earl of Westmoreland, is stated to have built much of it; and the Earl of the same title and family, in the reign of Henry the Eighth, is also said to have added much new work; subsequent alterations and additions have contributed to the very irregular appearance it now presents. The principal Court is of an octangular form, and is entered on the north by a Gateway, flanked by two square Towers, from which to the east and west a wall and parapet connect it with the main building on the south-west side; between the latter and the Gate of entrance on the east side are two large square Towers, with projecting buttresses, and having a small turret at the summit of each angle, sustained on corbels, open at the sides, but not in front. On the west side the wall is high, the parapet on many parts hanging on corbels; and where the wall forms angles, it is furnished with small square turrets on the area side, supported by an arch, and in the floor of each is a square aperture, which most probably was used, during a siege, to receive materials from persons below, whereby the guard should annoy those who assailed the wall.—The interior of this ancient edifice has been adapted to modern convenience. The family of the early possessors of the Castle terminated in Emma, daughter and heiress of Bertram Bulmer, who married Robert Neville, grandson of Gilbert de Neville, who came into England with the Conqueror, by whom she had a son and a daughter. Henry, the son, assisted the confederate barons against King John, to whom, in the 17th of his reign, he gave 100 marks to be restored to favour; and, as a pledge of future fidelity, delivered two hostages and his Castle of Brancepeth into the King's hands, to be held at his pleasure. Henry dying without issue, 11th of Henry III., his sister Isabel became his sole inheritor, and was married to Robert Fitz-Maldred, Lord of Raby, by whom she had a son called Geffry, who, in honour of his mother, assumed the name of Neville; and from this marriage sprung the Earls of Westmoreland of that name, who retained possession of the Castle, till their rebellion in the reign of Elizabeth, when it, together with the Lordship, became forfeited, and were vested in the Crown by a special Act. In the reign of Charles I. they were sold, under the authority of letters patent, to Lady Middleton and others. Three years afterwards, they were made over to Ralph Cole, Esq. of Newcastle, in trust for his son Nicholas Cole, Esq. who was created a baronet, March 4, 1640. His son, Sir Ralph Cole, Bart., in consideration of the sum of 16,800l. and annuities on the lives of himself and wife, conveyed the Castle and Lordship in 1701, to Sir Henry Bellasyse, Knt., whose grand-daughter dying in 1774, devised them to the Earl of Fauconberg. Soon afterwards the Earl sold them to the late John Tempest, Esq.; and of him the estate, which then only consisted of about 4600 acres, was purchased by the late William Russell, Esq., who very greatly improved the ground: he married a daughter of the late Col. Milbanke, and, dying in 1817, left issue one son, the present proprietor of Brancepeth, and two daughters, one of whom was married to Lieut.-Colonel Banbury, and the other to Lieut.-General Sir Gordon Drummond, G.C.B. - Among many instances of well-directed munificence and patriotism exemplified in the life of the late William Russell, may be mentioned an Hospital which he founded and liberally endowed in this county, for a considerable number of aged persons, with a School attached for a large establishment of boys and girls. In 1795, he was prominently instrumental in raising a body of infantry in the county, to the expense of which he mainly contributed; and subsequently, at the cost of several thousand pounds, entirely borne by himsehſ, he raised and equipped a corps of Sharpshooters. - - During the late distresses, he received and maintained the poor coming from all quarters, in barracks con- structed for the purpose, where every requisite comfort was provided for them, while he kept alive their habits of industry by engaging such as were able in various works upon his extensive estate; thus employing his honourably acquired wealth in the discharge of the duties of a good subject, and a practical christian. The present resident has also another beautiful seat called Hardwicke, near Sedgefield, in this county. The Proprietors are indebted to J. Bouet, Esq. of Durham, for the beautiful pencil drawing of this subject, from which the coloured drawing for the present engraving was made. - s 2 %amilton #3all, nurham; THE SEAT OF LORD DURHAM. THIs Demesne was the possession of the Lambtons before the Conquest; and has continued in that family through an uninterrupted line of succession. It is situated on the banks of the Wear, between Durham and Sunderland. Here the river, abandoning the level country through which it had flowed for some miles, romantically winds through the wooded banks and undulating grounds which form the scenery of Lambton Park. The Mansion is placed on a steep eminence, immediately overhanging the river, and is almost completely sheltered by the woods which crown the valley on every side, except the western, where the banks recede, and the blue hills of the western moors are seen bounding the horizon. - The Park contains about 1200 acres, and is diversified by extensive woods and plantations. The Mansion was taken down by the late William Henry Lambton, Esq. M.P. for the City of Durham, and rebuilt on an extended scale, but is not yet entirely completed. The present proprietor, John George Lambton, Esq. one of the representa- tives in parliament for the County of Durham, has lately erected a Bridge of one arch over the Wear, in the valley beneath the house; from whence it is visible, and forms a beautiful feature in the landscape. The interior of the house is arranged with great elegance and attention to comfort, and ornamented by many valuable pictures. In the Library, amongst others, is an excellent Portrait of William Lambton, Esq. by Sir Joshua Reynolds; a Head, by Titian; a Priest, by Bassano; and a Portrait of the late William Henry Lambton, Esq. by Angelica Kauffman. The Saloon contains Glover’s celebrated View of Durham Cathedral; two Landscapes, by Domenichino; and several Pictures by Salvator Rosa, Raffaelle, Both, and other eminent masters, ancient and modern. The approach to the Hall from the north, has lately been improved, by the erection of Lodges on the great North-road; from whence, for two miles, you proceed through a continued line of plantations. The Entrances from Durham and Sunderland, have also, within these few years, been completed, from designs by Ignatius Bonomi; under whose directions other extensive improvements are now carrying on. S 3 - #ilton Cagtic, ſºurijam : THE SEAT OF J O HN LY ON BO W E S, EARL OF STRATHMORE. HILTON CASTLE stands low and sequestered in the Vale of Wear, three miles to the West of Wearmouth bridge, on the old road to Newcastle. The East Front. exhibits an oblong square Tower, rising above a portico of modern Gothic work: upon the Tower are the Arms of Hilton with the ancient and singular crest on a close helmet, Moses’ Head, in profile, in a rich diapered Mantle; above all, in bold relief, a stag couchant, collared and chained; the sculpture is now extremely defaced. The West Front has in the centre, the great Entrance or Gatehouse, perhaps nearly in the state in which it was reared in the reign of Richard II. : on a banner are the Arms of England and France; quarterly and underneath, thirteen mouldered shields, disposed in three rows, though somewhat irregularly and per- haps not in their original position, bearing the Arms of 1, Neville; 2, Bishop Skirlaw ; 3, Percy and Lovaine quarterly, (these three shields are somewhat larger than the rest); 4, a Lion rampant, a label of three points, perhaps the Braband Lion alone, for the Heir of Percy; 5, a Lion rampant; 6, Hilton and Vipont quarterly: 7, Lumley; 8, perhaps, Grey; 9, Eure ; 10, qu Fitz-Randal, of Mid- dleham ; 11, Washington; 12, Ogle; 13, qu Lilburne. The Gateway is defended by square projecting turrets, with hanging parapets, exactly resembling the coeval architecture of Lumley Castle; on the right flanking Tower of the Gatehouse are the Arms of Vescy, Felton, and Heron ; and on the left flanking Tower, the Shields of Surtees and Bowes with one, the bearings on which are effaced. Two round Towers, of later date, connect the Centre with uniform Wings of completely modern architecture. The ancient Turrets are still crowned with human figures some in grotesque attitudes, others as combatants, &c. in the usual manner ; a custom, which, if it were not intended for mere ornament, was perhaps practised to deceive an approaching enemy, who could hardly tell, at some distance, whether the garrison were on the alert or not. The interior of the Castle consists of five stories; a series of Portraits preserved here, represent the descendants from the ancient Barons of Hilton; the last Baron, in a suit of blue and gold, occupies a panel above the Fire-place, in the Dining Room. On the first Floor is a very spacious Saloon. The Grounds to the north and east of the Castle have been laid out in Slopes and Terraces, at the highest point of which, to the north, stands an elegant small Chapel; above the South Window are the Arms of Hilton, quartering Vipont and Stapleton ; supporters, two Stags of very rude and antique design ; over the North Window the same Arms, without supporters, but with the singular crest. On the West Front five shields, Hilton quartering Vipont and Stapleton ; supporters, two Lions, no crest, twice repeated; Hilton and Vipont, quarterly, the Crest without supporters, twice repeated; and Hilton quartering Vipont and Stapleton, with the Flags for supporters. - The title of Baron is supposed to have been given to the Family of Hilton even before the creation of Barons, either by writ or summons, by the general courtesy of the country, from respect to the rank and immemorial existence of the Family. or as a sort of Provincial Peerage, Barons of the Bishopric, who sat in the Great Council of the Ecclesiastical Palatine. Of the high antiquity of the Hiltons, there is proof in the number of popular traditions, which in various ways account for their origin; and their pedigree is clearly traced from Romanus, the Knight of Hilton, temp. Henry II. John Hilton, Esq, who died 25th Sept. 1746, devised all his estates to his Nephew, Sir Richard Musgrave, of Hayton Castle, Bart., on condition of assum- ing the name of Hilton only. Within a few years afterwards, the whole of the Estates were sold under an Act of Parliament. The Castle and Manor of Hilton were contracted for by Wogan, Esq., for 30,000l., but the sale was never per- fected, and they were soon after sold to Mrs. Bowes, Widow of George Bowes, Esq. of Streatlam and Gibside, whose Grandson, John, Earl of Strathmore, is the present proprietor s' 4 34untley Cagtic, ſºurijam; THE SEAT OF THE EARL OF SCARBOROUGH. This ancient baronial residence stands between Durham and Newcastle, about a mile to the east of Chester le Street, on an elevated and beautiful situation; its form is that of a perfect quadrangle, with an area in the centre, having at each angle massy square towers embattled and machicolated; the whole is built with free-stone, of a bright and beautiful tint. The principal gateway is on the west, the entrance is formed by a double flight of steps to a platform, filling the whole space between the towers, from whence is a beautiful prospect; at the bottom of the avenue which leads to the castle, is a fine basin of water, a salmon lock, and fisherman's cottage; on the opposite elevated land is a view of Chester le Street, with the Deanery-house and Church, beyond which is the House of Flatts, the Village of Pelton, backed by irregular grounds, interspersed with cottages and farms. At the foot of the eminence on which the castle is situated, on this side winds the river Wear, which continues its course on the south, where the front presents a more modern character; it extends sixty-five paces in length. Towards the east, the castle hangs on the brow of the hill, over- looking a deep and well-wooded valley, through which the little river Beck meanders till it joins the Wear, the majestic and ancient structure on this front preserves its original form : a bold and stately entrance-tower, with its machi- colated gallery, and flanked by turrets, forms the centre; over the gate are six shields and crests carved in the stone, which ascertain the date of the alteration in the reign Richard II. ; a license having been obtained from that monarch, by Sir Ralph Lumley, who was thereby empowered to embattle the whole. The castle was originally founded by Sir Robert Lumley, in the reign of Edward I., and enlarged by his son, Sir Marmaduke Lumley. On the east front, a narrow terrace, between the walls and brink of the pre- cipice, is guarded by a curtain, above which the castle rises to the height of three stories, having mullioned windows; the north front is obscured by offices. The Great Hall, 90 feet long, is arranged for a display of feudal splendour, having a gallery for Minstrels, a Knight in Armour on horseback, and a col- lection of Portraits, illustrative of the genealogy of the family. 1. Liulphus; 2. Uchtred; 3. Gulielmus; 4. Sir William de Lumley; 5. William de Lumley; 6. Sir Robert de Lumley, founder of the Castle; 7. Sir Marmaduke de Lumley; 8. Ralph, Lord Lumley; 9. Sir John de Lumley; 10. King Richard II. in a Chair of State, at his feet kneels Lord Lumley presenting a petition, which the King seems most graciously to receive; the back ground is formed by a green curtain, and above the portrait ºt, lit. 2. 3rt Emo 1385 30 %teg. 8. ; 11. Tho- mas, Lord Lumley, temp. Henry VI. ; 12. George, Lord Lumley; 13. Thomas Lumley, who married Elizabeth Plantagenet, (natural,) daughter to Edward IV. ; 14. John de Lumley; 15. Richard de Lumley; 16. George Lumley; 17. Eliza- beth, daughter of John, Lord Darcy, of Chiche, second wife of John, Lord Lumley, temp. Elizabeth. The great Dining-room is situated in the south-west Tower, the roof is groined, and the windows command a delightful prospect. In the little Dining-room are several fine portraits, among them John, Lord Lumley, 1563. This nobleman collected an extensive library, which was after- wards purchased by James I., and now forms a valuable part of the British Museum. Joanna Fitz-Allan, daughter of Henry, Earl of Arundel, and first wife of John, Lord Lumley. In the Music-room are Thomas Ratcliffe, Earl of Sussev; and Robert, Earl of Salisbury. In the Drawing-room are portraits of And. Doria, inscribed “Pater Patriae ;” he died at Genoa, 1560, aet. 94; Sir Anth. Browne; Sir George Saville; Lady Sydney, by Holbein; Henry, Earl of Surrey, beheaded in 1546; Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, 1587; Henry Fitz-Allan, last Earl of Arundel of that name; he died in 1579, 3–F -- Qºſţitton Cagtic, ſluriant ; THE SEAT OF COLONEL CHAY TO RS. WITToN CASTLE was the ancient baronial mansion of the family of Eure, who held it of the bishops of Durham by military service. Sir William Eure, Knt., in the 35th of Henry VIII., was created Baron Eure of Witton, in the county of Durham, by letters patent, dated 24th February : a ballad, inserted in the “Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border,” apparently a strain of gratulation upon that event, commences— “Lord Eurie was as brave a man, As ever stood in his degree ; The king has sent him a broad letter, All for his courage and loyalty.” Sir William was one of the bravest of his race, and was ennobled by Henry, on account of the vigour with which he prosecuted the Border warfare. He was afterwards slain, in the battle of Ancram Moor, fought between him and the Earl of Angus, in 1546.-P'ide Notes upon the above ballad, by Walter Scott. The sixth Lord Eure fell in the battle of Marston Moor, in 1645; and Ralph, the eighth lord of that title, dying without issue, the barony is now presumed to be extinct. In the time of King Charles II., their venerable mansion was in the occupation of James Darcy, Esq., also of a baronial family: it lately belonged to the Hopper family; and, while undergoing a thorough repair, the greater part was unfortunately consumed by fire. It was, however, restored to its pristine appearance on the exterior, through the taste of Thomas Henry Hopper, Esq., who preserved the outward form of the ancient fortress, and, at the same time, rendered the internal arrangements more suitable to our extended ideas of convenience and domestic comfort. It is situated at no great distance from the town of Bishop's Auckland, and on the south side of the river Wear; which, winding through the woody and romantic valley, crossing the centre of the palatinate, gives this district the name of Wear Dale. The Castle stands on a gentle slope, with a Lawn of the finest verdure. The extensive demesne is finely cultivated: while, on the north side of the river, the hills, in the distance, rise to a considerable height, presenting an admirable prospect, in perfect unison with the castellated architecture of the mansion. After the decease of J. T. H. Hopper, Esq., the whole was purchased, in 1816, by Colonel Chaytors. 3-F 2 1łolls }artt, Cºgger ; THE SEAT OF ADMIRAL SIR ELIAB HARVEY, G.C.B. Rolls PARK, in the parish of Chigwell, is situated upon the declivity of a hill, and com- mands an agreeable prospect towards Hill Hall, the seat of Sir Thomas Smijthe, Bart., Abridge, and the rich meadows of Lambourne. The House is large, with extensive offices, and every convenience attached. The estate comprehends the Manor originally called Barringtons, which, since the Conquest, has been possessed by many considerable families, as those of Gernon, Vere, Barrington, Tiffin, Wiseman, and Hawkins, but was at length divided between the families of Harvey and Comyns, and now belongs entirely to the former, by purchase from Sir Hugh Myddelton, Bart., whose mother was of the Comyns' family, which is now extinct. Thomas Harvey, of Folkstone, in Kent, had seven sons, viz.-1. William Harvey, M.D.; 2. Thomas, father of John Harvey, of Antwerp ; 3. John Harvey, Esq., M.P. for Hythe in 1640; 4. Daniel, father of Daniel Harvey, Esq., of Combe Nevile, in Surrey, ambassador to the Porte; 5. Eliab ; 6. Matthew; 7. Michael; the two last were twins. The six youngest, becoming considerable merchants, obtained large fortunes, of which they made their father treasurer; he purchased lands, and lived to see them of far greater estate than himself. Eliab Harvey, Esq., the fifth son, settled at Chigwell, where he died, 27th May, 1661, aet. 72, and was buried at Hempsted, in this county, on the north side of the chancel, in the church, where are several monuments in memory of different branches of the family. Sir Eliab Harvey, Knight, the eldest son and heir, married the daughter of Sir William Whitmore, Bart, of Apley Park, in Shropshire. He was returned M.P. for the county of Essex in 1678, and M.P. for Maldon in 1695. He died 20th February, 1698, aet. 64. William Harvey, Esq., the eldest surviving son, was returned M.P. for this county in 1715 and 1722; he married Dorothy, daughter and sole heiress of Sir Robert Dycer, Bart. of Uphall, near Braughing, in Hertfordshire, and died 30th October, 1731, aet. 68. William Harvey, Esq., his eldest son and heir, married Mary, daughter and heiress of Ralph Williamson, Esq., of Berwick-upon-Tweed, and by her had three sons: 1. Wil- liam ; 2. Eliab Harvey, Esq., M.P. for Dunwich, who died 1769; and 3. General Edward Harvey, M.P. for Harwich. He died 25th December, 1742, and was succeeded by his eldest son William Harvey, Esq., M.P. for this county, 1747, 1754, and 1761. He married Emma, daughter of Stephen Skynner, Esq., of Walthamstow, and died 11th June, 1763, leaving William Harvey, Esq., his eldest son, who, in 1775, was returned M.P. for Essex, which he continued to represent until his death, 25th April, 1779, aet. 25. His next, and only surviving brother, Sir Eliab Harvey, G.C.B., succeeded him in the estates. He entered into the Royal Navy at an early age, and commanded the Temeraire, of 98 guns, in the memorable battle off Trafalgar, 21st October, 1805, when he captured two of the enemy's ships opposed to him. * @ 3%ićt of tije Đicture; at $ołłg jará. THE LIBRARY.-Portraits of Charles II. and James II., Dobson.—A Landscape, Poussin.—A Battle-piece, Tillemans.—Two, Ruins, Viviano.—A Landscape, Poussin.—Ruins, Nursing of Jupiter, Nicºlo and Gaspar Poussin–Erminio, from Tasso, Philippo Lauri...—A Landscape, Garner.—Ruins, Viviano-A Boar Hunt, Weenina.-Interior of a Church, Franks.-The Virgin Mary reading, Carlo Maratti...—Diana and Actaeon, Albano. - - THE DRAWING-ROOM.–A Landscape, Salvator Rosa,—The Holy Family, Titian.—A Landscape, Salvator Rosa.--Ditto, Claude Lorraine.—Ditto, Salvator Rosa.-The Holy Family, Murillo.—The Angel appearing to the Shepherds, Bassano.—The Story of Latona, Mola.—A Landscape, Peter de Laer.—Ditto, Wouvermans.—A Woman attended by a Physician, Gerard Dow.—The Virgin and Child, Carlo Marat. ti-A Landscape, Claude Lorraine–Lady V. Digby, Vandyck.-The Holy Family, Carlo Dolce.—An Qld Man, Temiers—The Virgin and Child, Rothenamer.—A Magdalen, Guercino.—The Finding of Moses, P. Curtelli. THE STAIRCASE-A Representation of the Battle of Trafalgar at three P.M., the Temeraire engag- ing Le Redoubtable and Le Fouguex, Serres. THE WINTER DINING-ROOM.–Twelve Sea Pieces, William Vandeveld.—Portrait of Edward Russell, Earl of Orford, Sir Godfrey Kneller. THE LARGE DINING-ROOM.–Seven Oval Portraits of Seven Brothers and Founders of the Family.—A Family Picture of William Harvey, Esq., M.P., and Mary his wife, daughter and co- heiress of Ralph Williamson, Esq., Berwick-upon-Tweed, and their three Sons. 4-B &iangtral CŞrouc, 323Gex; THE SEAT OF THE HONOURABLE ANNE RUSHOUT. THIS seat, which is situated upon Epping Forest, in the village of Wanstead, is distin- guished for its extensive Pleasure Grounds, and has lately been rebuilt by the present noble owner. It was erected from the design, and under the direction, of John Webbe, Esq. The Dining-room, Drawing-room, and Library are adorned with a very beautiful collection of pictures, chiefly by Angelica Kauffman, R.A., who died at Rome, 7th November, 1807; most of which have been engraved : there are likewise others by different masters, and also a splendid collection of enamels, by Henry Bone, R.A. The pictures were collected by the late George Bowles, Esq., of this seat, a gentleman well known to the world as an admirer of the arts, and as a patron of modern artists. The Gardens at Wanstead Grove are laid out in the style of Le Notre, but are most remarkable for the American plants, which here flourish in a pre-eminent degree, and grow to a large size. We subjoin a Catalogue of the valuable Collection of Paintings. 3 #igt of tije Đictures, &c., at Gºiântâteau Grobe. THE DINING-ROOM, NoKTH SIDE. The Marriage of the Virgin, Casali...—Pliny at Misaenum during the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79, Angelica Kauffman.—King Edward IV. and Lady Eliz. Grey, Rigaud.—Cornelia, the mother of the Gracchi, and her Friend, A. Kauffman,—The Holy Family, Carlo Dolci.-Mars and Venus, from Rubens, an enamel, Bone.—The Holy Family, Stella,-Virgil writ- ing his Epitaph, A. Kauffman.-Edgar and Elfrida, Rigaud.—EAST SIDE. Portrait of Lord North- wick, A. Kauffman.—A Flemish Party, Palamedes.—A marble Bust of Apollo. South SIDE. County Scene, Meyers.-Spring, Meyers.--Summer, Ditto.—The Holy Family, Perino del Wago.—A Dutch Fair, Meyers.-Autumn, Ditto.—Winter, Ditto.—Adoration of the Shepherds, Casali...—Moses striking the Rock, Michel Roque.—WEST SIDE. The Lake of Geneva, opposite to Nyon, Loutherbourg.-Belshaz- zar's Feast, Zelotti.-The Lake of Geneva and Castle of Chillon, Loutherbourg. THE DRAWING-ROOM, South SIDE. Portraits of Lady Northwick and Daughter, A. Kauffman. —Telemachus in the Island of Calypso, A. Kauffman.—La Bergère des Alpes, Ditto.—Lavinia and Palemon, A. Kauffman,—Venus chiding Ganymede, Ditto.—Damon and Musidora, Ditto.—Flora finishing a Flower for Varelst, Ditto.”—Cupid’s Pastime, Ditto. WEST SIDE. Hector reproach- ing Paris, A. Kauffman.—Venus attired by the Graces, Ditto.—Ulysses in the Island of Circe, Ditto. —The Judgment of Paris, Ditto.—Achilles discovered by Ulysses, Ditto.—Numa Pompilius and the Nymph Egeria, Ditto.—Roman Charity, Ditto.—Praxiteles presenting the Statue of Cupid to Phryne, Ditto.—Zenocrates and Phryne, Ditto.—Euphrosyne and Cupid, Ditto.—Cleopatra and Augustus, Ditto.—Cupid and Aglaia, Ditto.—Venus and Ascanius, Ditto.—Alexander, Campaspe, and Apelles, Ditto.—Venus and Ascanius, Ditto. NoFTH SIDE. Gualtherus and Griselda, A. Kauff. man.—Zeuxis painting the picture of Venus, Ditto.—Rinaldo and Armida, Ditto.—Nathan and David, Ditto.—Sacripante and Angelica, Ditto.—Ahijah and Zeroboam’s Wife, Ditto.—The Holy Family, Ditto.—Henry and Emma, Ditto.—Our Saviour and the Two Marys. EAST SIDE. Queen Margaret committing her Son to the care of a Robber, after the Battle of Hexham, Angelica Kauff- man.-A subject taken from Montesquieu's “Temple de Guide,” Ditto.—A Female Figure, emblem of Wisdom, Ditto.—King Lear and Cordelia, West.—Dionysius, Evander, ,and Euphrasia, Ditto.— Lady Jane Grey giving her Table-book to the Constable of the Tower, A. Kauffman.—A subject from Montesquieu's “Temple de Guide,” Ditto.—An Old Man, emblem of Mortality, Ditto. THE LIBRARY, SouTH Side. Jupiter giving the Bow and Arrow to Diana, Rigaud.—Pandora, Ditto.—Portrait of Angelica Kauffman, R.A., by herself—Portrait of Pope Julian, after Raphael, an enamel, H. Bone.-Pope Paul III., after Titian, Ditto.—The Holy Family, after Andrea del Sarto, Ditto.—The Holy Family, after Correggio, Ditto.—Bacchus and Ariadne, after Titian. For this enamel Mr. Bone received £2,310; the size is 18 inches by 16–The Madonna, a mosaic, after Guido. WEST SIDE. A. Landscape, Zuccarelli–Ditto, Ditto.—A Landscape, De Koning.—Ditto, Ditto.— A Landscape, Claude Lorraine. NoFTH SIDE. The Madonna and Child, Carlo Maratti.-A Sea View, Evening, by Vernet’s Master, Manglard.—Ditto, Morning, Ditto.—The Fourth of June, Miss Spilsbury.—A Landscape, Zadery.—Ditto, Ditto. EAST SIDE. A Portrait of a Girl, Creuze.—Rob- bers, Teniers.-The Ascension of the Virgin; an enamel, after. Guido ; Bone.—Aspasia and Pericles, A. Kauffman–Portraits of Three Sisters, after a miniature by Plimer, an enamel, Bone.—Catullus writing his Ode upon Lesbia's Sparrow, A. Kauffman. * This picture was probably suggested by the lines writen by Prior under one of Varelst's pieces. “When fam'd Varelst this little wonder drew, Flora vouchsaf'd the growing work to view; Finding the painter's science at a stand, The goddess snatch'd the pencil from his hand, And, finishing the piece, she smiling said, Behold one work of mine that ne'er shall fade.” 4-B 2 Zeus ſºall, 3369cr; : THE SEAT OF WILLIAM JOSEPH LOCKWOOD, ESQ. - THIS agreeable residence is situated in the parish of Lambourne, about one mile from Abridge, and fourteen from the metropolis. The principal front, represented in our view, is to the north, and commands an extensive prospect towards Epping Place. On the east are Hill Hall, the seat of Sir Thomas Smijth, Bart., and Stapleford Tawney; on the west, High Beech, with the villages of Chigwell and Loughton. The original Mansion, a brick building of some antiquity, was considerably enlarged by Richard Lockwood, Esq. about the year 1735, with much judgment, and a display of taste in the architecture. The name of the Manor is variously written in records, as Dagew, Dawes, Dew.x, Deux, or Dews Hall, and is first mentioned in a deed of 1505, 21st of Henry VII., though there is great probability that, in the 14th century, it belonged to one of Robert Williams' Lords, either Thomas Russell, John de Lancaster, or Richard de Willeby. However, Reginald Bysmere, who departed this life on 15th August, 1505, held this Manor of Dawes Hall, of Edward Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, as of his Hundred of Ongar by fealty, and rent of two shillings per annum, called Ward's silver, and perform- ing white service at the Wardstaff in Ongar Hundred. - The Duke of Buckingham was descended from Ann, daughter of Thomas of Wood- stock, the seventh son of King Edward III., and Eleanor, heiress of the Bohuns, Earls of Essex, &c. Upon account of his near alliance to the Plantagenets, he was inconsiderate enough to give vent to expressions, whence might be inferred the existence of a claim to the throne; for which, after a trial by his peers, he was beheaded on Tower Hill, 17th May, 1521, and his immense estates confiscated. After this circumstance, it is inferred that this property was bestowed upon Sir William Sulyard, Knt., by Henry VIII. William, the son and heir of Reginald Bysmere, then aged twenty-three years, it appears by inquisition, taken 22 Henry VII. held this Manor, as also that of Leventhorp at Wenington, in Chafford Hundred; but, in 1539, it was held by Sir William Sulyard of the king, as of the Wardstaff, by fealty, and rent of eight pence half-penny per annum; and, by a description then given, this Manor appeared to consist of four hundred acres of pasture and arable, twelve acres of meadow, and twenty of wood, from which, it is sup- posed, the estate consisted of two parcels. Sir William Sulyard appears, likewise, to have held the manor of Otes, in the parish of Laver, at his death, 25th March, 1539; from which time, until 1621, no authentic accounts of the possessors of Dews Hall have been obtained; but it is known to have belonged to the family of Palmer, from an epitaph in Epping Church, to Thomas Palmer Esq., the son of Henry Palmer, of Dews Hall in Lambourne, who departed this life May 28th, 1621. By a descendant of the above, the estate was sold to Catlyn Thorowgood, Esq., sheriff of this county in 1729. Upon his decease, 13th November, 1732, it devolved to his son, Pate Thorowgood, Esq., who disposed of the whole to Richard Lockwood, Esq., M.P. for Hindon in 1713, for London in 1722, and for Wor- cester in 1734. His son Richard Lockwood, Esq., succeeded him in this estate, and died 25th March, 1797, without issue, when the property descended to his third brother, the Rev. Edward Lockwood, rector of Kingsthorp, in Northamptonshire, who dying January 22d, 1802, the estate devolved to his grandson, the present proprietor. PICTURES AT DEWS HALL-A Portrait of Richard Lockwood, Esq. of Gayton, Nor- thamptonshire.—Richard Lockwood, Esq., M.P., and his wife, Matilda, with their two youngest children, William and Matilda, Sir John Walter, Bart. of Saresden, in Oxfordshire, and Elizabeth, his Lady.—Richard, John, Henry, Edward, James, and Thomas Lockwood, with their Nurse, Mary Hitchcock, playing with a Mastiff and Greyhound.--George Vernon, Esq. with his grandson George Venables, first Lord Vernon, and his three wives.—Anne, the daughter of the Rev. Edward Lockwood.—Two views of Gatton Park, in Surrey, from the pencil of Sir John Paul, Bart.—Anna Catherina, only sister of George, first Lord Vernon, wife of Richard Lockwood, Esq. ob. 1757; and Lady Elizabeth Aislabie, daughter of John, sixth Earl of Exeter, wife of. William Aislabie, Esq.- Robert Foly, D.D., Dean of Worcester, and Rector of Kingham, Oxfordshire. , 4-A Qſìjørnljon ſºall, Gºggcr; THE SEAT OF LO R D P E T R E. RoBERT EDWARD, the ninth Lord Petre, of Writtle in Essex, erected Thorndon Hall upon the designs of James Paine, an architect of much celebrity in the reign of George III.; this Mansion, which is constructed in his best style, still holds its rank amongst the first class of Baronial Residences. It stands on an eminence, which rises at the end of an avenue, two miles long, leading from Brentwood to the north front of the building, three hundred feet in extent: the plan of the House is designed after the Italian model, and consists of a large centre edifice and two pavilions, connected by sweeping corridors, principally built with fine white brick. Upon the south front, repre- sented in the plate, is a most noble hexastyle portico, of the Corinthian order; before it spreads a beautiful lawn, smooth as a carpet, and gently sloping; the prospect from the windows upon this front is exceedingly fine, extending to the fertile hills in Kent on the opposite side of the Thames. The Park is very large, and richly stored with wood, containing many fine views in its home scenery, and a diversity of points, from whence the neighbouring country, abound- ing in eminences clothed with wood, is seen to the greatest advantage. The principal entrance to the House is upon the North Front; a light and lofty staircase leads to the Grand Hall, forty feet square and thirty-two feet high ; the entab- lature from whence the roof of the Hall springs is supported by eighteen scagliola columns. The Drawing-room is thirty-eight feet by twenty-six; and the Bining-room, thirty-six by twenty-four. The Library, which is over the eastern corridor, is ninety-five feet long by twenty wide, opening at the East End upon a Gallery in the Chapel, which occupies the Eastern Wing, and is forty-eight feet by twenty-four in dimensions. The most magnificent apartment is the Grand Saloon, sixty feet in length and thirty feet wide. The House contains an extensive collection of family portraits, and many other pictures of value, as fine specimens of art, amongst which are two particularly curious: that of the Cornaro family, by Titian; and Sir Thomas More's family, by Holbein. Lord Petre, who founded the Mansion, had the honour of entertaining his late Majesty, George III. at this seat, after reviewing the camp at Warley. The Manor of West Thorndon was anciently the possession of the Fitzwilliam and Coggeshall families, by a daughter and heiress of the latter, who married Ludowick John : he acquired this inheritance in 1438. The Fitz Lewis family, who afterwards resided here, were descended from the above marriage. Sir Richard Fitz Lewis, of Thorndon, was the first Sheriff of Essex, in the reign of Henry VII. ; his cousin and heiress, Ellen, married John, second Lord Mordaunt, K.B., from whom the estate came to Sir William Petre, Knt. a favourite of Henry VIII. and an active instrument of the Reformation. He filled many important situations in the reign of Edward VI., and was principal Secretary of State to Queen Mary, in which office he was also continued by Queen Elizabeth : he died, 13th January, 1572, leaving a very large estate. His son, Sir John Petre, on the accession of King James, was created Baron Petre, of Writtle, in Essex, 21st July, 1603; he died, 11th October, 1614. His son, William, second Lord Petre, had represented this county in Parliament, 39 Eliz.; he died in 1637. Robert, his son, third Lord Petre, died in 1638, possessed of a large estate. William, fourth Lord Petre, died in the Tower, in 1683, without issue male; when his brother John became the fifth Lord Petre, and . was succeeded by his brother Thomas, sixth Lord Petre, who died in 1707, and was suc- ceeded by his son Robert, seventh Lord Petre, who died in 1713: Robert James, the eighth Peer, was succeeded in 1742, by Robert Edward, the ninth Lord Petre, and founder of this seat: he died in 1801, aet. 68, and was succeeded by Robert Edward, the tenth Lord Petre. 4-A 2 %plantig, 3333cr; THE RESIDENCE OF P. C. L. A B O U C H E RE, ESQ. This elegant villa is constructed of fine white brick, and in a style of architec- ture peculiarly calculated to give a richness of effect: in the centre are four lofty Ionic columns supporting a pediment; and the wings, or corridors, extend with much symmetry of proportion on either side; the distribution of the various apartments affords the greatest possible accommodation. The mansion fronts a most beautiful lawn, and is adorned by plantations, comprising a choice assem- blage of shrubs, interspersed with lofty trees. Standing on a gentle eminence, it commands a most pleasing view of a well-cultivated district : the county, though generally possessing a flat surface, here presents a continued inequality of ground, rising in gentle hills on every side. The house is situated within the parish of Widford, at a distance of little more than two miles from Chelmsford, nearly in the centre of Essex, and was originally built by the Right Honourable Sir John Comyns, Knight, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, who was descended from a family of that name, of Dagenham, in this county; he was educated at Queen's College, Cambridge, and was of Lincoln's Inn : he was made a Sergeant, June 8, 1705; Baron of the Exchequer, November 4, 1726, and knighted; Justice of the Common Pleas, February 5, 1735-6; and Chief Baron of the Exchequer, July 8, 1738. He was esteemed an excellent lawyer by his contemporaries, and represented Maldon in the fourth parliament of King William the Third. He was thrice married, but died without issue, Nov. 13, 1740, aged 73, and was succeeded in the possession of Hylands by his nephew and heir, John Comyns, Esq., who died in 1760; his son succeeded him, and lived here as late as 1795: it has been since occupied by Cornelius Kortwright, Esq., and is now the residence of P. C. Labouchere, Esq. The Chief Baron, who built Hylands, was buried in the adjoining ancient church of Writtle, where, on the south side of the chancel, is a handsome monument to his memory erected, “That a character of so much piety, learn- ing, and merit, should not be buried in oblivion, but should remain a lasting example to others:” over it is his bust, in a full wig, robed, and decorated with the collar of S.S. The village of Writtle was formerly a market-town of some importance, until a bridge over the Chelmer was built at Chelmsford, by Maurice, Bishop of London, about the time of Henry I., which diverted the road, and its trade was afterwards transferred to that town, now the principal in the county. The very extensive lordship of Writtle, before the Conquest, belonged to King Harold, on whose defeat and death it fell into the hands of the Conqueror. In the reign of Henry III, the manor was in the possession of Philip de Albini, and after- wards of William Long Espee, Earl of Salisbury. From him it passed through various families to Thomas of Woodstock, Duke of Gloucester, and High Constable of England; after whose untimely fate in 1397, it was obtained by Thomas, Earl of Stafford, whose descendants continued possessors, till the deca- pitation of Edward, Earl of Stafford, in the year 1521, when all the family estates fell to the crown. Queen Mary, in 1553, granted Writtle, with other manors, to Sir William Petre, Knight, whose issue still enjoy it; and a descendant of his third son was advanced to the dignity of a Baron of England, by the title of Lord Petre of Writtle, in the county of Essex, July 21, 1603, 1 Jac. 1. Not far from the village is a square plot of ground, enclosed by a deep moat, which is supposed to have been the site of a palace, recorded in Stowe's Annals to have been erected by King John, in 1211. Some of the foundations were dug up between forty and fifty years ago. 4-c 3 - ſºciaticit #3all, 3333cr; THE SEAT OF LADY WINCENT. THE Manor and Estate at Debden, situate in a parish of the same name, south of Saffron Walden, was purchased in the beginning of the eighteenth century, by Richard Chiswell, Esq., an eminent Turkey merchant, and son of Richard Chiswell, citizen and stationer of London, one of the most considerable and justly esteemed booksellers, and to whom the world is indebted for good editions of the most valuable works, composed in his time: he died in 1711. Richard was his eldest son, by Mary, daughter of Richard Royston, bookseller to King Charles the First and Second ; he married Mary, one of the co-heirs of Thomas Trench, of London, merchant, who brought into the family a good estate, at Finchingfield, also in this county: she died in 1726, aged 43. Richard Chiswell, Esq., was a director of the Bank of England, and repre- sentative for Calne, in 1714. After having much improved this estate, he died in 1751, aged 78, leaving his whole property, amounting to £4000 per annum in land, and £84,000 in money, to his son Richard, who was also a Turkey merchant, and resided during the early part of his life at Constantinople. He had also a house at Homerton, near Hackney, where he resided some part of the year, but died, at this seat, in June, 1772, unmarried, leaving behind him a very great fortune; the bulk of which, with the estates in Essex, devolved to Richard Muilman, Esq., only son of Peter Muilman, Esq., of Kirby Hall, in Essex, who had married a sister of the last possessor, and a daughter of the original purchaser; he was an eminent Dutch merchant, and died in 1790, worth £350,000. After the death of his uncle, Mr. Muilman assumed the names of Trench and Chiswell, allusive of his descent. He also was a merchant, and in the life-time of his partner, Mr. John Berens, it was said the firm could regulate the Dutch exchange. He married Mary, daughter of Dr. Jurin, president of the College of Physicians, who died in 1750, by whom he had one daughter, married to Sir Francis Vincent, Bart., resident at Venice, who died in 1791, leaving a son, Sir Richard Vincent, the present Baronet. Richard Muilman Trench Chiswell, Esq., rebuilt the Mansion-house at Debden, in 1795, under the direction of Richard Holland, architect. The Ionic portico has a fine classic appearance, and at the extremity of the lawn flows a beautiful rivulet. The Parish Church at Debden, which stands at a little distance from the Hall, was also repaired at the expense of Mr. Chiswell; and a very rich Monument, in an octangular Chapel at the east end, was erected by him, from designs in the pointed style, selected from ancient buildings, by that able and indefatigable antiquary, John Carter, whose knowledge and experience in ancient English architecture were unique: who also made drawings for the Chapel, though it was not executed under his entire direction. The font, presented also by Mr. Chiswell, was executed at Coade's artificial stone manufactory, in 1786, from designs by R. Holland. It has Grecian figures of the Virtues, &c., in pointed niches. The upper part is more correct; one compartment contains the arms, with the quarterings, of the donor. Debden Hall is now in the possession of Lady Vincent, widow of the late Sir Francis Vincent, Baronet. 4-c. 4 part ball, ºssex; THE RESIDENCE OF B E N J A M I N S E V E R N, ES Q. This handsome stone edifice was erected by John Wallinger, Esq., in 1770, under the direction of Payne, the architect; the centre, adorned by a pediment on which appears the family arms, is connected by a colonnade to the wings, containing the offices, and servants' apartments: the interior arrangements of the centre comprehend both convenience and taste; the Staircase is much admired, and receives light from a handsome dome above. The principal Drawing-room is fitted up in a very superior style, and measures 36 feet by 20 feet in extent; there is also a smaller Drawing-room, which is in the centre of the house. From the upper apartments are the most delightful and exten- sive views, particularly to the south and to the west, which command the beautiful reaches of the Thames: from here that noble stream is seen in all its glory; the vessels continually sparkling on the silvery surface, contribute to vary as well as to enliven this interesting prospect. Shooter's Hill, and the more distant eminences of the opposite county of Kent, appear in the distance: the Chelmsford road is parallel with the park paling in front of the house, over which is seen the woods and grounds of Gidea-Hall, the beautiful situation of Bedfords to Havering, &c. &c. The Stables and Farm attached to this truly interesting estate is situate on the opposite side of the road leading to Hornchurch, which are sufficiently near to the mansion without being inconvenient to the view. Mr. Severn indulges his taste in the management of a large stock of cattle, which is so well and so conveniently conducted as to claim the admiration of every visitor. The Grounds, which are of a triangular form, are entered by a neat lodge, near the thirteenth mile-stone from London; a beautiful canal meanders, and passes the east end of the house, on the opposite side of which is a terrace, called the Elysian Walk; this was raised with the earth taken up to form the canal: from this is a communication at the back of the Elms to a serpentine walk, near a mile in length, the sides of which are planted with various shrubs and evergreens, and bordered by a gay profusion of flowers; this terrace extends to the lodge, and occasionally, at breaks in the foliage, admits a view of the adjacent country. Amid the verdant scene, the canal has the appearance of a winding river; a stone bridge is seen at one of its terminations, the other extremity is lost in a cluster of weeping-willows: the merit of the arrangement of these beautiful grounds is due to Mr. Woods, of this county. This Seat stands in the royal liberty of Havering-atte-Bower, an ancient retreat of some of the Saxon kings, particularly of Edward the Confessor, who took great delight in it, as being woody, solitary, and fit for devotion; it is indeed a charming spot, and, being situated high, enjoys an extensive prospect over great part of the counties of Essex, Herts, Kent, Middlesex, and Surrey. 3-z @ubſcy)2(ºnly, Cºgger: THE SEAT OF LORD BRAYBROOKE, Is situated nearly a mile west of the town of Saffron Walden, to which parish it belongs. Geoffrey de Mandeville, first Earl of Essex, founded the priory of Walden in 1136, afterwards converted into an abbey in the reign of Richard I., and consequently placed at that king's disposal. It was dedicated to the honour of God, St. Mary, and St. James, and was of the Benedictine order. The building stood near the pond, one mile east of the present house, where foundations and coffins have been frequently dug up. William Moore, twenty-second and last abbot, surrendered the abbey, March 22nd, 1537, to Henry VIII., who immediately granted it, with all its appurtenances, to Sir Thomas Audley. He was born at Earl's Colne, in Essex, 1488, bred to the law, and introduced by the Duke of Suffolk to the king's notice. He became Speaker of the Lower House, 1529; was knighted and made Lord Keeper, 1533; the following year obtained the Chancellorship, and the priory of Christ Church, Aldgate, as his town residence. He was installed K.G., and created Baron Audley, of Walden, in 1538, and, dying April 30, 1544, was buried in Walden church, where his monument still remains, inscribed, as Fuller justly remarks, with a lamentable epitaph. He bequeathed £100 to the king, in return for all the benefits and honours he had received from him. He also endowed Magdalen College, in Cambridge, the visitorship of which, together with the appointment of the Master, is for ever vested in the possessor of Audley End for the time being. By his wife, the Lady Elizabeth Grey, daughter of Marquis Dorset, Lord Audley left issue Mary, who died young, and Margaret, who succeeded to his vast possessions. She, however, only lived to be twenty-three, though twice married; for after having lost her first husband, Henry Dudley, son of John, Duke of Northumberland, who was slain, s.P. at the battle of St. Quintin's, 1557; she became the second wife of Thomas Howard, fourth Duke of Norfolk, beheaded for high treason, 1572. Thomas, the eldest son of this marriage, was restored in blood 27th Elizabeth; and after distinguishing himself greatly as commander of the Lyon man-of-war, in the defeat of the Spanish armada, and . upon divers other occasions, was summoned to Parliament in the 39th of the same reign, by his grandfather's title of Baron Howard de Walden. In 1603, he was further advanced to the Earldom of Suffolk, and appointed Lord Treasurer by King James. This nobleman built Audley End, nearly on the site of the ancient monastery, and seemed determined to render it the largest and most magnificent residence in England. By his descendant, James, the third Earl, it was sold in 1669, together with the park, to Charles II., for the sum of £50,000. Twenty thousand pounds of the purchase-money had been directed to be made good from the produce of the hearth duty, but remained unpaid in 1691, when King William, wishing to repeal this tax, proposed restoring the house, &c., to the Suffolk family, on condition that the debt should be cancelled, and accordingly the re-grant to this effect bears date November, 1700. Henry, tenth Earl of Suffolk, who died intestate in 1745, and left no issue, was the last of his name who possessed Audley End. The house and park consequently devolved on his heir-at-law, Lord Effingham, of whom they were subsequently purchased by the Countess of Ports- mouth : from her they descended to her nephew, John Griffin Whitwell, who assumed the surname of Griffin. He established his claim to the barony of Howard de Walden in 1784, and was created Baron Braybrooke in 1788, with remainder to his nearest relation, Richard Aldworth Neville, of Billingbear, Berks. This noble edifice was commenced in 1603, and completed in 1616; at the expense of £190,000. It originally consisted of two quadrangular courts; the rooms were large, but not lofty in proportion : but the gallery, 226 feet long, which formed the eastern side of the inner court, was pulled down in 1750, as, previously, three sides of the prin- cipal court had been destroyed by the injudicious advice of Sir John Vanbrugh. Not- withstanding these important reductions, the mansion still exhibits a noble specimen of the magnificence which characterised the buildings of the seventeenth century. The different apartments were fitted up by Lord Howard, who also made a variety of altera- tions in the park and pleasure grounds. The present proprietor has also greatly improved the estate. 3-z 2 ºſcuin &later, 39crtforugbirc; - THE SEAT of HENRY CO W PER, ESQ. TEwing, or Tewin, was anciently a parcel of the lands belonging to the Abbey of St. Alban's. It afterwards gave name to the family of Tywinge or Tewin; but about the time of Henry the Third, it appears to have been given to the Canons of St. Bartholomew, in London; and after the dissolution, was granted by Henry the Eighth to John Cock, Esq. of Broxbourn, with all its rights and privileges, as possessed by the Priory of St. Bartholomew. In the reign of Queen Elizabeth, it was purchased by Richard Hale, Esq., whose younger son again sold it to William Cecil, Earl of Salisbury. It was afterwards purchased by James Fleet, Esq., son of Sir John Fleet, Lord Mayor of London, who dying in 1733, bequeathed it to his widow for her life. She soon after married Joseph Sabine, Esq., a general officer under the Duke of Marlborough : he was killed in battle, and she married, thirdly, in 1739, Charles, eighth Lord Cathcart, who died the following year. Her fourth husband was Lieutenant-Colonel Hugh Macguire, whom she survived; but, during the greater part of the time, from the period of her marriage to him, to that of his death, he kept her in obscure and severe confinement in a remote part of Ireland. She died in 1789, at the advanced age of ninety-eight, and was buried in Tewin Church; but the reversion of the Manor was sold, about ten years before her death, by the repre- sentatives of Mr. Fleet, to William, third Earl Cowper, in which family it still continues. Tewin House was rebuilt in a magnificent manner by General Sabine, who embellished it with paintings of the battles of the Duke of Marlborough. Joseph Sabine, Esq., grandson to the general, sold the Mansion and estate to Robert Mackey, Esq., who disposed of them to Charles Schrieber, an eminent and wealthy furrier in London, since whose death, in 1800, his son has disposed of them to Earl Cowper. On the site of the ancient Mansion of the Fleet family, at Tewin Water, the new and elegant House, represented in the annexed Engraving, has been erected by Henry Cowper, Esq., Clerk of the House of Lords. 3-P-3 1jecchucob Jark, ºpertfordshire; THE SEAT OF SIR JOHN SAUNDERS SEBRIGHT, BART. This estate is situated in the parish of Flamsted, in the hundred of Dacorum, and was anciently called Woodchurch, or St. Giles' in the Wood, from a Bene- dictine nunnery, founded here for a prioress and ten nuns, by Roger de Toni, in the reign of king Stephen. The possessions of this priory were subsequently increased by other benefac- tions; and, at the suppression of the smaller religious houses in the time of Henry VIII. the annual revenue, according to Speed, was 46l. 16s. 1d. The manor was then granted to Sir Richard Page, Knight, whose daughter and heiress marrying Sir — Skipwith, they afterwards conveyed this estate to Thomas Saunders, Esq. of Puttenham, from whose family it passed in marriage to Sir Edward Sebright, third baronet, descended from William Sebright, of Sebright Hall, in the county of Essex, and of Blake's Hall, in the county of Worcester, in the reign of Henry II. Sir Edward died in 1702, and was suc- ceeded by Sir Thomas Saunders Sebright, from whom it has descended to the present proprietor. - A great part of the park extends into the adjoining county of Bedford, and, as its name implies, particularly abounds with fine old beech. The oak also flourishes here. - The mansion is modern, built about fifty years since : in the compartment of the pediment are quarterings of the Sebright family. The apartments it contains, are both convenient and elegant. The library is well furnished, and in the collection are all the original papers relating to the priory, the manuscript of Humphrey Lloyd, together with other valuable documents. The present proprietor of Beechwood has devoted much attention to agri- culture. The farm here contains about 700 acres; the buildings and offices belonging to it are remarkably well arranged. In the parish church, which is dedicated to St. Leonard, are several memo- rials of the family of the present and former proprietors of Beechwood. At the top of the south aisle is a very elegant marble monument of Thomas Saunders de Beechwood: it has six figures, viz. five on the pedestal, and one in the centre of the pavement below, all in kneeling postures; a banner at top, with a red cross. There have been two others. Four almshouses, facing the church, were built and endowed by the Saunders family; on the front are two portraits in stone, defaced. They are for two widowers and two widows who have 5l. per annum out of lands called Gately Grounds. The rectory of Flamsted was granted by lease to the Sebright family from the University of Oxford, on condition that they should find a curate to officiate in the church of St. Leonard. 3-P 4 #nchuurtſ, 390 ugr, 49ertforugijire; THE SEAT OF M R. S. B U L W E R L. YT TO N. THIS seat is three miles from Welwyn, on the road from Hatfield to Hitchin, both of which are distant about eight miles. The entrance to the Park, shewn in the vignette, is a portion of the old building, of the time of Elizabeth : over the arch of the gateway is the following inscription: “This lodge was built to commemorate the ancient gateway, or lodge, which stood in front of Knebworth House, before it was altered, of which this is the representation. The stones of the archway having been numbered, that they might be replaced as before. Erected A. D. 1816, by Mrs. Bulwer Lytton.” The Mansion stands on a lofty eminence at the south-west extremity of the Park, which is extensive and finely wooded ; it has its principal front to the east, commanding a beautiful view of diversified scenery: this has lately been rebuilt by Mrs. B. Lytton, widow of the late General Bulwer, of Heydon Hall, Norfolk, in a style of architecture corresponding with the ancient seat, and ornamental enrich- ments characteristic of the period of Henry VIII. The rooms are spacious and handsonne, particularly the Great Hall, which is esteemed remarkably fine, as well as the principal Drawing-room, at the entrance of which are two marble columns. The present proprietor erected, about six years since, in the Park, a mausoleum, after an Italian design, which for its architecture is much admired. - Knebworth was in the possession of John Hotoft, Esq., Treasurer of the Household to Henry VI. ; his daughter and heiress, I donea, married Sir John Barre, Kt. and left an only daughter and heiress, Isabel, widow of Humphrey Stafford, Earl of Devonshire, who married, secondly, Sir Thomas Bourchier, Kt. son of Henry, Earl of Essex; he died in 1490, the sixth year of the reign of Henry VII., after which the estate was purchased by Robert Lytton, Esq., High Sheriff for Derbyshire, whose great-grandson, Rowland Lytton, Esq.. built a mansion about 1563, and resided here in considerable splendour till his death, in 1582. His son, Sir Rowland Lytton, Kt., Captain of Elizabeth’s celebrated band of Gentlemen Pensioners, was Lieutenant of this County, and Commander of its Militia, during the encampment at Tilbury. Sir Rowland died in 1601, leaving his estate to his son, Sir William Lytton, who was one of the commissioners sent by the long parliament to treat with Charles I. at Oxford; he dying without male issue, the property descended to his grandson, Strode Lytton, Esq., the son of Sir Nicholas Strode, of Hampshire, and Judith, the great-grand-daughter of Sir Rowland Lytton, Kt. At his death, in 1710, the estate was devised to William Robinson, Esq., of Guersfelt, Denbighshire, who had married a daughter of Sir William Lytton. From these two families comes the descent of the present proprietor. The Church of Knebworth contains many monuments of the ancient Lords of the Manor, chiefly in the north aisle, near the chancel; amongst them is a slab to Sir John Hotoft, temp. Henry VI. ; the tomb of Rowland Lytton, Esq. ob. 1582; Sir Nicholas Strode, Kt. ob. 1707; Sir William Lytton, ob. 1704; Strode Lytton, Esq. the heir-general of the estate, ob. 1710 : the three last monuments are the work of Edward Stanton, of London. - - #ictureč. Rowland Lytton, Esq. aet. 23, 1586. Sir Philip Sydney—Lord Chancellor Burghley. Sir R. Lytton, in Armour on Horseback,aet. 36,1599. His Lady, Anne, daughter of Oliver Lord St. John. Sir Watkin Williams Wynne. A whole-length of one of the Lyttons, in the back ground, St. Mark’s Place, Venice. Strode Lytton, Esq.-Ferrers, 1710. Le Prince d’Orange, and La Princesse d’Orange. King James I., inscribed “Serio.” Lord Strafford–Lady Strafford. A View of Constantinople. Two of the Lyttons, temp. Elizabeth. Speaker Lenthall—Lord Falkland. Charles II. Countess of Sunderland. Dun Scotus. Family Picture of the Robinson Lyttons—Ferrers. J. Robinson Lytton, Esq. Prince Eugene. Bacchus—Venetian Fair—Monks and Nuns—Boy and Candle—Spanish Battle-piece—Flemish En- tertainment—The Dead Hare—Two Fruit-pieces —Moses in the Bulrushes, &c. &c. 3-D 3 (CoIncy ſºotugc, 39crtforugbirc; THE SEAT OF PATRICK HADDOW, ESQ. CoLNEY House is situated in the parish of Shenley, at the distance of one mile from the village of London Colney, and about three from the town of St. Albans. It was formerly called Colney Chapel, and was part of the exten- sive manor of Weald; but the present Mansion was entirely erected by Governor Bouchier, about 1780, who expended upon the estate, in various improvements, the sum of fifty-three thousand pounds. The carriage-front of the House is upon the east, and is adorned with a semicircular Porch, termi- nating in a small dome. Our View represents the West Front of the Mansion, with the wings in perspective; on each side the Entrance is a bold projection, crowned with a balustrade : the whole is built with Tottenhoe stone. The House itself is not large, but perfectly commodious; the offices, which are rather extensive, being connected by an underground passage, are concealed from sight by the plantation upon the left of the House, in our View. The Park consists of about one hundred and fifty acres, of nearly level sur- face containing some fine old timber, and is watered by the Colne (whence the name of the estate is derived,) which flows through the Park on the north side of the House : this river is originally formed by the union of several streams about North Mimms, after which it crosses Colney Heath, through Tittenhanger Park, and London Colney ; after passing the Pleasure Grounds at this Seat, it flows in a serpentine direction towards Watford, and, leaving the county at Rickmansworth, falls into the Thames at Staines. Governor Bouchier sold the estate, about the year 1801, to the Margrave of Brandenburgh Anspach and Bayreuth, who resided here nearly three years, and afterwards disposed of it to George King, Earl of Kingston, in Ireland, of whom it was purchased by George Anderson, Esq., in August, 1804, and from him came to the present proprietor. 3-D 4 #}atfictly 390mtgc, 39crtforugbirt; THE SEAT OF THE MARQUESS OF SALISBURY. THIS ancient mansion is situated about five miles from St. Alban's. It is a large brick edifice, with decorations of stone, consisting of a centre and projecting wings; four turrets at the angles, and immediately in front, are surmounted by cupolas and vanes. In the centre is a colonnade of nine arches, and a lofty tower, adorned with three stories of columns of the Tuscan, Doric, and Compo- site orders. Between the second are the arms of the family, with the date 1611. The manor of Hatfield was anciently part of the revenue of the Saxon princes, and was bestowed by Edgar on the monastery of Ely; in whose possession it was at the time of the Conquest, and until that Abbey was converted into a Bishopric in the reign of Henry I. It then became one of the residences of the prelates, and from that circumstance was called Bishop's Hatfield, to distinguish it from other places of the same name. The house, probably, fell into decay during the civil wars of York and Lancaster; for it appears that it was rebuilt and ornamented by Bishop Morton, in the reign of Henry VII. The manor was alienated from the see of Ely by Queen Elizabeth. The palace had been an occasional royal residence, notwithstanding it was the property of the church. Queen Elizabeth resided here many years before she came to the crown; and, on the death of her predecessor, removed from hence to take possession of the throne.—A part of the ancient Episcopal palace still remains, now used as offices to Hatfield House. The roof of the Hall is supported from the sides with lions, each holding a shield of the Cecil arms. On the ceiling are compartments, with profiles of the Caesars. Over the fire-place is a large painting of a gray horse, given by Queen Elizabeth to Sir Robert Cecil. The Gallery is 162 feet long; in it is a very curious organ, of the time of James I. Above the chimney-piece, in the Drawing-room, is a very fine bronze statue of King James. The Library is 584 feet long by 26 wide, hung with the original gilt leather; over a marble chimney-piece is a portrait, in mosaic, of the first Earl of Salisbury, with gray hair, aged forty-eight. The noble family of Cecil is of ancient descent; Sir Robert Cecil, youngest son of Lord Burleigh, (Queen Elizabeth's celebrated high-treasurer,) was, by James I., created Baron Essendon, and afterwards Viscount Cranbourn, and Earl of Salisbury. The present nobleman was born April 17, 1791; and was married, Feb. 2, 1821, to Frances-Mary, daughter, and sole heiress of Bamber Gascoyne, Esq. by whom he has issue—one son, James-Emilius-William- Evelyn, Wiscount Cranbourne, born 29th October, 1821; and two daughters— Mildred-Arabella-Charlotte, born 24th Oct. 1822; and Blanche-Mary-Harriett, born 5th March, 1825. His Lordship inherited the honours, as second Mar- quess, at the decease of his father, June 13th, 1823. Among the numerous and valuable Portraits which adorn this splendid mansion, are— Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, the favourite of Queen Elizabeth; Mark Garrard—Sir Simon Bennet, of Bechampton, Bucks, Knt. “aet. 70, 1611,–A Head of Francis de Coligni, Lord of Dan- delot.—The Count de Gondemar; C. Jansen.—Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick, son of Dudley, Duke of Northumberland; Holbein,_Lord Burleigh, and his son Robert, afterwards Earl of Salis- bury-Jaqueline, Duchess of Hainault, inscribed, “Wrow Jacobea van Beiren gravana van Holland. Starf, 1436.”—Queen Elizabeth, richly dressed.—Margaret, Countess of Richmond, painted on wood.— Charles Gerard, Baron Gerard of Brandon, created Earl of Macclesfield in 1679–The Duc de Guise, called Le Balafrè, or the Slashed, from a.scar on the left cheek.-Algernon, Earl of Northumberland, by Vandyck.-Lord Burleigh, by Zucchero; a three-quarter.—A full-length of Mary, Queen of Scots, inscribed, “Maria D. G. Scotiae piissima regina Franciae dotaria. , Anno aetatis regnique 36, Anglicae Captivatis 10. S. H. 1573.” Zucchero.—Queen Elizabeth ; with the motto, “NoN sin E sole iRIs;” by Zucchero–Robert, first Earl of Salisbury—William, second Earl of Salisbury-James, the late Earl of Salisbury. - 3–R łJigijobury, ibertfordshire ; THE SEAT OF MRS. MILLES. Pishobu Ry is in the parish of Sawbridgeworth, from which town it is distant about a mile and a half. It is an ancient mansion, and is said to have been originally erected by Inigo Jones ; but has been altered to its present appear- ance by the late James Wyatt. In the drawing-room is a handsome marble chimney-piece, sculptured by the late John Bacon. The house is approached by a fine serpentine avenue of trees, and stands in a very pleasant park, abound- ing with game, and encircled on the south and east sides by the river Stort, which, in this part, forms the division of the counties of Hertford and Essex; in a beautiful situation, upon a rising ground, commanding a prospect of a most fertile country, corn-fields, and meadow lands, interspersed with woods and copses, watered by a winding stream, navigable from Bishops-Stortford, five miles and a half north from Pishobury. - The manor of Pishobury, in Braughing Hundred, was anciently the property of the Mandevilles, Earls of Essex, from the time of the Conquest ; whose heiress, Beatrix, conveyed it to William de Say; he granted it to Warine Fitz- gerald, a Baron, in the reign of John ; at his death it was left by him to his two sons, Warine and Henry, the latter of which married Ermentruda, daughter and heir of Roger Talbot of Gainsborough, and by her had an only daughter and heir, Alice, married to Robert de L'Isle, who, by that means, came into possession of Pishobury; which descended to John, his son and heir, one of the Knights Companions of the most noble Order of the Garter, at the first institution thereof by King Edward III. He died in the year 1356, and his son, Robert de L'Isle, sold this manor to Richard, Lord Scroope, of Bolton, in whose family it remained for a considerable period. Henry Lord Scroope, his descendant, in 1533, conveyed it to trustees for the use of King Henry VIII., by whom it was leased to John Chauncy, Esq. for a long term, at the yearly rent of £12. Before the period for which it was leased was expired, Queen Elizabeth granted the manor of Pishobury to Walter Mildmay, Esq.; who was afterwards knighted by her majesty, and was sheriff of this county in 1589: he fixed his residence here, and, “under the direction of that famous architect, Inigo Jones, built a noble mansion-house, on a rising ground, in a vale near the river Stort.” Sir Walter died the 24th February, 1606, and was buried at Sawbridgeworth : against the north wall of the chancel is a monument to his memory, and to that of his lady. - Sir Thomas Mildmay, Knt., his son and heir, sold his seat and estate at Pishobury to Lionel Cranfield, Esq. in 1612, the 10th year of James I. After being knighted, and chosen a privy counsellor, Sir Lionel was created Baron of Cranfield, in Bedfordshire, July 9th, 1621; and the year following, Earl of Middlesex, and Lord Treasurer of England. In 1635, the Earl sold the manor to Thomas Hewitt, who was afterwards knighted, and was created a Baronet by King Charles II. on July 19th, 1660; his son, Sir George Hewitt, Bart. was advanced to the titles of Wiscount Goran and Baron of St. Jamestown in Ireland, in 1689; he died the same year at the age of thirty-seven, when the titles became extinct.—There are monuments of both Sir Thomas and Sir George Hewitt in the chancel of the church of Sawbridgeworth. The Viscount Goran left his seat at Pishobury to Lady Arabella Wiseman, his sister, from whom it descended to Edward Gardiner, Esq., whose sister Rose, mar- ried Jeremiah Milles, Esq., and inherited the property at her brother's death. The church of Sawbridgeworth is a picturesque object when seen from any point of view, but particularly so from the banks of the Stort near Pishobury. 3-R 2 łJangijanger, 39crtfortſgijire ; THE SEAT OF E A R L C O W P E R. PANSHANGER, the elegant mansion of Earl Cowper, is situated about three miles from Hertford. It has only of late years become the family residence, the more ancient seat being Coln Green, at a little distance to the south-west. The house has recently been considerably enlarged and improved, and now forms, with its beautiful park, one of the most delightful objects in this part of the country. -- Of the noble family of Cowper, Sir William Cowper, created a baronet by Charles the First, in 1641, may be considered as the founder. His grandson, Sir William, was, in 1705, appointed Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain; and by Queen Anne, November 9th, 1706, created Baron Cowper, of Wingham ; and by George the First, March 18th, 1717, advanced to the dignity of Viscount Fordwich and Earl Cowper. In the capacity of Chancellor, he distinguished himself alike by his spirit and integrity; and was the first English Lawyer who had presided in a Court of Equity, that refused those perquisites called “new- years' gifts,” which had heretofore been received from the barristers, &c. George Nassau, the third Earl, was, in 1778, created a Prince of the Holy Roman Empire. He possessed a fine taste for the arts and sciences, and encouraged them with a munificence worthy of a sovereign. - The present peer was born in 1778, and educated at Cambridge. He suc- ceeded his brother George Augustus, the late Earl, in 1799; and on the 21st of July, 1803, married Amelia, the daughter of Wiscount Melbourne, by whom he has a son, Wiscount Fordwich. Mr. Arthur Young, in his “Survey of the County of Herts,” states, “On the grounds at Panshanger, is a most superb oak, which measures upwards of seventeen feet in circumference, at five feet from the ground. It was called the great oak in 1709; it is very healthy, yet grows in a gravel surface, apparently as sterile as any soil whatsoever; but it undoubtedly extends its tap-root into a soil of a very different quality. It is one of the finest oaks which I have seen, though only twelve feet to the first bough.” 3–s 3 - Q5ubting, 39crtforugbirt: THE SEAT OF THOMAS KEMBLE, ESQ. GUBBINs, in the parish of North Mimms, is a corruption of Gobions, derived from the family name of its ancient lords, as early as the time of King Stephen. The estate afterwards became part of the revenue of the More family: the 21st of Richard II. John More, of London, held one knight's fee in North Mymmes, of Thomas, Duke of Glou- cester, and Eleanor his wife. Sir John More, the father of Sir Thomas More, the Chancellor, possessed this manor in the reign of Henry VII. ; he was one of the Justices of the King's Bench, and granted Moor-Hall as a jointure to his second wife, with remainder to his only son, Sir Thomas More, one of the most illustrious characters of his time. He was the patron of Holbein the painter, and is said to have invited the King to an entertainment, when all the paintings by that excellent artist were disposed in the best order, and in the best light, in the great hall of his house ; on seeing which, Henry VIII. immediately took Holbein into his service, which circumstance brought him into great esteem with the nobility of the kingdom.” At Gubbins was a celebrated picture of Sir Thomas More's family, said to be by Holbein, who died in 1554: the picture was dated 1593, as described by Lord Orford in his “Anecdotes of Painting in England,” a convincing proof that it must at least have been finished by another hand; it was afterwards in the possession of Lenthall, the Speaker of the House of Commons, at Burford. - Upon the attainder of Sir Thomas More, the estate was taken possession of by the Crown ; when his father's widow retired to Northaw, in this county, where she died. In the first year of Queen Mary, the reversion of this manor (expectant upon the determination of two leases, the one granted by King Henry VIII., 38th of his reign, to William Honninge, Gent. the other by King Edward VI., fourth of his reign, to his sister the Princess Elizabeth,) was granted to Anne More, widow of John More, Esq., eldest son of Sir Thomas; and to Thomas More, Esq. son and heir of John and Anne, who was daughter of Edward Cressacre, of Barnburgh, Yorkshire. Cressacre More, his son, lived here. His descendant, Basil More, having sustained great losses from his adherence to his royal master in the civil wars, was induced to sell the estate of Gubbins (or More Hall, as it was sometimes called) to Sir Edward Desbovery of London, mer- chant. He dying in 1694, his sons William and Jacob, who both lived here, sold the estate in 1697 to a Mr. Pitchcraft, a Packer of Blackwell-Hall ; he sold it to Jeremy Sambrooke, Esq. who, by the death of his nephew, became a baronet; the gardens here were about this time much celebrated ; they were laid out by Bridgman, the reformer of the absurdities then common, called topiary works, and which were ridiculed by a paper in the Guardian, No. 173. Walpole has observed that “the garden at Gubbins indicates the dawn of modern taste.” . Sir Jeremy Sambrooke died in 1754, having bequeathed all his manors in the parish of North Mimms and elsewhere, to his sister Judith, with remainder to John Freeman, Esq., who after her death in 1765, became possessed of Gubbins, and sold it in 1777 to John Hunter, Esq., one of the Honourable Court of Directors of the East India Company, who died in 1803, and devised it by will to Thomas Holmes of Worcestershire, Esq., who took the name of Hunter. Part of the House has been lately rebuilt, and it is now the residence of Thomas Kemble, Esq. In the Church of North Mimms are three altar tombs to the memory of the Sambrooke family: and Mrs. Anne Hunter, the wife of John Hunter, Esq., left £200, the interest of which to be laid out in bread, and distributed to the poor at Christmas, Easter, and Whitsuntide, every year. - * John Heywood, one of the oldest English dramatic writers, and a native of this parish, was also first introduced by Sir Thomas More, that Maecenas of wit and genius, to the knowledge and patronage of the Princess Mary. He afterwards became a favourite with Henry VIII., who frequently rewarded him very highly. - 3–s 4 iſłloor Jarit, ſºcrtforugbirc; THE SEAT OF ROBERT WILLIAMS, ESQ. M. P. THIS splendid Mansion was originally built by James, the unfortunate Duke of Mon- mouth, and was allowed to be the best piece of brick-work in England. Anne, his Duchess, sold it in 1720, to Benjamin Hoskine Styles, Esq. who had realized an immense fortune by the notorious South Sea scheme. He rebuilt the whole, in a style of great magnificence, from the designs of Giacomo Leoni and Sir James Thornhill. The principal or southern front has a grand portico, the pediment of which is supported by four noble columns of the Corinthian order, each shaft thirty-seven feet high; the capitals are six feet in height, the base four feet; the entablature is continued round the house, and is surmounted by a ballustrade. It is to be observed, that the centre only of this splendid pile now remains; to this originally was connected two wings, forming the Chapel and Offices, by a colonnade of the Tuscan order. These were taken down by Thomas Rouse, Esq. a late possessor, and the materials disposed of. In the Chapel, which was in the west wing, Mr. Styles and his wife were buried, and their bodies now lie under the grass-plat contiguous to the west angle of the House. The centre, left untouched, now exhibits one of the most elegant residences in the county. The interior is uncommonly rich, and possesses an air of grandeur and princely magnificence. The Hall, of equal and spacious proportions, is surrounded by a noble Gallery, on whose sides are painted in fresco the most celebrated statues of antiquity. Above is repre- sented a Dome, producing an excellent effect. In the lower part, four large compart- ments are painted from the principal circumstances in the first book of Ovid's Metamor- phoses, containing the story of Io and Argus. The door-cases are of marble; and mili- tary trophies, in a species of composition, complete the decorations of the Hall. The principal Staircase is painted with various subjects from Ovid, executed with much bril- liancy of colours. The Saloon is a handsome room, wainscoted with oak, in the pannels of which are subjects representing the Four Seasons. The Ball, or long Drawing-room, was fitted up by Sir Lawrence Dundas, Baronet, in a most superb style, at an expense of £10,000. The ceiling is in compartments of various forms, filled with fanciful ornaments, executed with much taste. The apart- ments are adorned with a collection of Pictures, some of which are scarce and very valuable. The views from the South Front are contracted ; but on the North is a most extensive prospect opening upon a fertile vale, animated by the meanderings of the rivers Gade and Coln, and rendered beautiful by a luxuriance of verdure, intermingled with noble seats, villages, and farm-houses, together with the towns of Rickmansworth and Watford. This delightful view was obtained in 1725, by lowering a hill, at the expense of £5000. Pope has satirized the possessor of the Mansion for this circumstance in his Moral Essays; but the satire was more severe than just. After the decease of B. H. Styles, Esq. the House was purchased by George, afterwards Lord Anson, who expended about £80,000 in the improvement of the grounds, which were originally laid out by Lucy, Countess of Bedford, and were praised by Sir William Temple as the “perfectest figure of a garden he ever saw, either at home or abroad.” In 1765, the whole was dis- posed of to Sir Lawrence Dundas, Bart., whose son, Sir Thomas Dundas, Bart., in 1787, sold it to Thomas Bates Rouse, Esq., of whose executors, in 1799, it was purchased by Robert Williams, Esq.; and to his son, it descended in 1814. The park is about five miles in circumference, having its surface finely diversified; it is well wooded, and includes almost every species of timber, particularly oak, elm, and lime. In the vicinity of a circular bason is planted a Grove or Wilderness of firs, cypress, laurels, both Portugal and common; and the Kitchen Garden is celebrated for a peculiar apricot, called the Moor Park, originally planted here by Lord Anson. * As true taste regained her rights, the formal style in which the grounds were laid out appeared tame and insipid, and in effecting the alterations here, Lord Anson employedthe far-famed Brown. - 3 T Gorbambury, 39crtforugbirc; THE SEAT OF THE EARL OF VERULAM. This spot is particularly interesting from its having been the patrimonial inheritance of the great Sir Francis Bacon, who has acquired immortal renown by his labours in natural science and philosophy; it obtained its present appellation from a relation of Robert de Gorham, eighteenth abbot of St. Alban's, who received a grant of the lands. About the end of the 14th century, it was purchased for 800 marks, by Thomas de la Mare, thirtieth abbot, from the Countess of Oxford, who, it appears, then held possession: and at the dissolu- tion of the abbey of St. Alban it was granted to Ralph Rowlet, Esq., who was afterwards knighted; his eldest daughter and co-heiress married John Maynard, Esq., who by that means acquired possession of Gorhambury; he sold it about the year 1550 to Nicholas Bacon, Esq., who became Lord Keeper of the Great Seal to Queen Elizabeth. He erected a very stately edifice here, which was frequently visited by the Queen, who dated many of her state papers from this house. The mansion descended to his son, Francis, afterwards Lord Verulam, and Viscount St. Alban, and at his decease, in 1626, it became the property of Sir Thomas Meautys, who married the daughter of Sir N. Bacon; upon his decease, she married Sir Harbottle Grimston, Bart., Speaker of the Restoration Parliament, a statesman of great ability and integrity, descended from a very ancient family; his son, Sir Samuel Grimston, Bart., was a zealous promoter of the Revolution in 1688. At his decease, without issue, he bequeathed Gorhambury to Sir William Lukyn, grandson of his eldest sister, who assumed the surname of Grimston, and was created Viscount Grimston in 1719. The venerable mansion of the Bacons having fallen to decay, the present handsome stone edifice was erected by the late Wiscount Grimston. It was commenced in 1778, and completed in 1785, from the designs and under the direction of Sir Robert Taylor; and, as it was his last work, it is presumed to exhibit all the beauties of his peculiar and masterly style of architecture. The portico of the grand entrance is supported by Corinthian columns of chaste proportions, and is ascended by a flight of steps leading to the Hall, which is large and handsome, as indeed are all the apartments. They contain a very rich and extensive collection of pictures, among which the following only can be here mentioned. - V The Park and Grounds include about 600 acres, and are well stocked with fine timber. The surface is diversified, and the scenery comprises some good land- scapes, to which the contiguity of Prè Wood gives additional interest. . $onte of tige principal #3ictureg at Gorjamburg). Lord Chancellor Bacon, whole length; P."Vansomer.—Abbot, Abp. of Canterbury; Vandyck— Earl of Clarendon; Sir Peter Lely—Queen Elizabeth ; Hilliard. This is supposed to have been given to Lord Bacon by the Queen herself—Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex; Hilliard—Lodowick Stewart, first Duke of Richmond, ob. 1623; Geldorp—James, second Duke of Richmond; Vandyck—George Calvert, Lord Baltimore; Vandyck—Richard Weston, Earl of Portland; Vandyck–Lord Bacon, three- quarter length, very fine—Thomas Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton; Vandyck—Edward Somerset, Earl of Worcester, Master of the Horse to Queen Elizabeth and James I.-Philip Herbert, Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery—George Williers, Duke of Buckingham, full length; Mytens—Sir Nathaniel Bacon, Knight; Se ipse—George Monk, Duke of Albemarle, a copy by Sir G. Kneller, from Sir P. Lely–Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Cleveland, full length; Vandyck–Sir Thomas Meautys, Secretary to Lord Bacon; P. Vansomer—Sir Harbottle Grimston, in his robes as Master of the Rolls; Sir Peter Lely—Edward Grimston, a curious old portrait on pannel, with an inscription dated 1496– Charles Howard, Earl of Nottingham; Sir P. Lely—Lady Grimston, first wife of Sir Harbottle Grimston, daughter of Sir N. Bacon—Algernon, Earl of Northumberland, with his lady and child, a long picture; Vandyck–Ascension of the Virgin; Ann. Caracci—Lady Elizabeth Grimston; Sir P. Lely— Lady Anne Grimston—Sir Edward Grimston, aet. 50; Holbein, 1548–Dame Jane Bacon, small half- length ; Sir Nathaniel Bacon—Our Saviour at the Pool of Bethesda; Bassano—Balaam and the Angel; Swanfeld–Saint Augustine; Ag. Caracci—Entering the Ark; J. Breughel,—James I. in armour— James II. ; Sir G. Kneller—Charles I. ; Henry Stone. 3–T 2 jºungoon ſpouse, bertfordshire; THE SEAT OF NICOLSON CALVERT, ESQ. THE Mansion at Hunsdon was originally built by Sir John Oldhall, in the reign of Edward IV. “ after the mode of a castle,” and is said to have cost £7222. Sir John Oldhall was slain with Richard III. at the battle of Bosworth, when the property was forfeited to the crown. King Henry VII. granted the manor to his mother, Margaret, Countess of Richmond, and Thomas, Earl of Derby, her husband, for their lives. After their decease, it reverted to the crown, when Henry VIII., February 1, anno regni 5, granted it to Thomas, Duke of Norfolk. It appears that it soon after again fell to the crown, for Henry VIII., in the 23d year of his reign, made great additions, by building over the moat which circum- scribed the house. Edward VI. assigned this place as a residence for his sister Mary, who continued here until Lady Jane Dudley was proclaimed queen. In the first year of her reign, Queen Elizabeth ennobled her true friend and nearest relation, Henry Carey, with the title of Baron Hunsdon, and also bestowed upon him this mansion, together with the estates of three manors adjoining. He was first cousin to her Majesty, being the only son and heir of Sir William Carey, who married the Lady Mary Bullen, sister to Anne Bullen, the mother of Queen Elizabeth. Lord Hunsdon was a Knight of the Garter, and filled divers important posts and offices of state; yet so parsimonious was Elizabeth in the conferment of honours, that he could never obtain the height of his ambition in being made Earl of Wiltshire, until he lay at the point of death, when the Queen gave him a gra- cious visit, and caused the patent for that title and the robes of an Earl to be laid on the bed; upon which his Lordship addressed her Majesty, saying, “Madam, seeing you counted me not worthy of this honour whilst I was living, I count myself unworthy of it now I am dying.” He died at Somerset House, 23d July, 1596, act. 71, and was buried in West- minster Abbey, where a costly monument, the largest and most lofty in the Abbey, was erected to his memory.—George, the second Lord Hunsdon, was Lord Cham- berlain and K. G. He died in 1603, without male issue, when the barony of Hunsdon devolved upon his brother John, who died in 1617, and is buried at Hunsdon, in a chapel built by himself. Henry, the fourth Lord Hunsdon, was advanced to the dignity of Earl of Dover by King Charles I. in 1627; at his death, in 1668, the title and estates descended to John, his son and heir, who sold this seat to William Willoughby, Esq. a younger brother of Francis, Lord Willoughby, of Parham; and it was purchased of William, Lord Willoughby, in the year 1671, by Matthew Bluck, Esq. one of the Six Clerks in Chancery, who married a daughter of Sir William Martin, alderman of London. He was succeeded by his son, Matthew Bluck, Esq., who sold the estate, in 1743, to Josias Nicolson, Esq., of Clapham, in Surrey, whose daughter and coheir married Felix Calvert, Esq., of Furneux Pelham, Herts. Mr. Nicolson left Hunsdon by will to his grandson, the late Nicolson Calvert, Esq., whose nephew is the present proprietor. A royal visit to this house, in 1572, has been commemorated by a fine Engraving by Vertue, from a painting by Marc Garrard, now at Sherbourn Castle, the seat of Lord Digby: the print is entitled, “The Royal Progress of Queen Elizabeth, Anno Regni 14, Mense Augusti;” it represents the Nobles escorting the Queen on that occasion: the procession is seen within the court-yard, passing round by the aqueduct to the entrance on the principal front; the house appears encircled with water, with two arched bridges leading to it. At a distance on the hill is observed a Castle, perhaps the old Castle, at Bishop's Stortford, near which the river Stort passes, and joins the river Lea at Stanstead, near the bridge, shewn in the picture, with boats upon the water.—About 30 years ago, Hunsdon House was surrounded by a deep moat, faced with brick-work, with two bridges of communication, one in the front, the other at the back of the house; the moat has been since filled up. A representation of the principal front is given in Sir Henry Chauncey’s History of Hertfordshire; the wings there shewn were probably added by the Willoughbys or the Blucks, after having demolished all the very extensive additions that had been made to the house during the time it was in the hands of the crown. These wings were in an unfinished state when the mansion was purchased by Mr. Nicolson, who pulled them down, and left the house as built by Sir John Oldhall; the present proprietor has judiciously restored the whole in the castellated form of the original edifice, admitting only some minor variations. It stands in a park; well stocked with timber, in a fertile part of the county, five miles east from Ware, and about the same distance north-east from Hoddesdon, in the hundred of Braughin. TT 3 Cagilioiury), 39crtforugijirc; THE SEAT OF THE EARL OF ESSEX. - CASHIoBURY PARK adjoins the town of Watford, 17 miles from London. It was anciently given by Offa, king of Mercia, to the Abbey of St. Alban, and, after the Dissolution, was granted by Henry the Eighth to Richard Morrison, Esq., who died at Strasburg, in 1556. His grandson, Sir Charles Morrison, Bart., was created Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of Charles the First, and married Mary, daughter of Baptist Hicks, Viscount Campden, by whom he had an only daughter, Elizabeth, who conveyed Cashiobury, in marriage, to Arthur, Lord Capel, of Hadham, in Hertfordshire. They had issue four sons and six daughters: Arthur, the eldest son, was created Wiscount Malden, and Earl of Essex, in 1661; and, after holding several important diplomatic situations, he was, in 1672, appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, from whence he was recalled in 1677; and being accused, with many others, of the fanatic plot, was sent prisoner to the Tower, where he was discovered with his throat cut, supposed to have been murdered, July 13th, 1683. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Algernon Percy, tenth Earl of Northumberland; and had issue a daughter, Anne, married, in 1692, to Charles, third Earl of Carlisle, and a son, Algernon, who inherited the title, and married Mary Bentinck, daughter of the first Earl of Portland. William, the third Earl, died in January, 1743, leaving one son, William Anne Holles, the late Earl, who died in March, 1799, and was suc- ceeded by his eldest son, George, the present Earl, who assumed the name of Coningsby, on succeeding to the estates of his grandmother, Frances, daughter of Thomas, Earl of Coningsby. The Mansion-house, which is a spacious building, is situated in an extensive park, well wooded, through which flows the river Gade. The grand junction canal also, by the liberality of the Earl, has been permitted to pass through the park. The house was originally begun by Richard Morrison, Esq. in the reign of Henry the Eighth, and completed by his son, Sir Charles Morrison. It has subsequently undergone various alterations and improvements, particularly of late years, under the direction of the present noble possessor. Its appear- ance is that of a castellated mansion; and it contains numerous elegant apart- ments, together with a kind of cloister, the windows of which are ornamented with painted glass. The collection of Paintings at Cashiobury is well worthy of examination. Among the Portraits are, Algernon, Earl of Northumberland; his daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Arthur, first Lord Capel, with a son and a daughter, by. Sir Peter Lely; and Algernon, second Earl of Essex, in armour, standing near a table, on which is his helmet. Mrs. Strangeways, younger daughter of Arthur, second Lord Capel, by Sir Peter Lely; Lady Anne, and Lord Percy, half-lengths, by Vandyck; the Earl and Countess of Clarendon, in one piece, by Sir Peter Lely; Sir Charles Hanbury Williams, K.B. father of Frances, first wife of the late Earl of Essex, also the present Earl, with his lady, small whole- lengths, by Edridge. The Drawing-room is a very splendid apartment, and contains some beautiful miniatures (several of which are painted on enamel) by the present Countess of Essex, from originals by the first masters. Many of these are extremely fine, possessing the greatest delicacy and harmony of colouring, combined with strength, expression, and brilliancy. The State Bed-room is decorated with blue and white furniture, and hung with Gobelin tapestry, displaying a village feast, by Teniers. TT 4 #incijingbroof 390ttgc, ſºuntinguongijire; THE SEAT OF JOHN WILLIAM MONTAGU, EARL OF SANDWICH. HINCHINGBROOK Hous E is principally in the parish of St. Mary, Huntingdon, about three-quarters of a mile from that town, and was originally a Benedictine Priory, dedicated to St. James, said to have been founded and endowed by King William the Conqueror, which Priory, at the dissolution in 1538, was granted to Sir Richard Williams, Knt., who had assumed the name of Cromwell, in honour of his relation, the Earl of Essex, at the recommendation of the King, who, at the incorporation of the Welsh with the English, was anxious they should adopt the mode of the latter nation in taking family names. Hinchingbrook House has continued in the possession of the present noble family ever since its purchase from Sir O. Cromwell, by Sir Sidney Montagu, in 1627.- Here King Charles I. slept, in his way from Holmby to Newmarket, a prisoner in the hands of Joyce. This interesting Mansion displays in its parts the architectural taste of the earliest, as well as of the latest period of Queen Elizabeth's reign, possessing all that irregularity of design peculiar to the era ; the Buildings surround an open Court; and its two principal Fronts, of which we have given Views, are to the North and to the East. The great Court Yard leading to the Entrance on the North Front is crossed diagonally by a Walk, ornamented with clipt Yews. At the Lodge or entrance Gateway are four Savages with clubs, carved as large as life. On this Front are two Bay Windows, of large dimensions, profusely embel- lished with shields of the Family of Cromwell, the Arms of the Queen, and a variety of heraldic cognizances denoting the honours of the Tudor line, viz. the falcon, the portcullis, a ton with a branch, and roses of different forms, which are upon the upper cornice of each window ; the angles are formed by demi-angels. The Window of the Hall has the lower division more lofty than the other, and upon the panelled space, in the centre, is a large rose, within several smaller ones, between a shield of arms of our Norman kings, and another now defaced ; upon one side of the Window are the arms of Cromwell impaling Warren, the other shield is now mutilated ; and upon the opposite side, two shields, Cromwell im- paling Ynyr, king of Gwentland, and Cromwell impaling Gwaith voed Vaur. The Bay Window of the Dining-room is constructed upon the same ornamental scale, and displays upon a panel, 2 ft. 9 in. wide, the arms of Queen Elizabeth, upheld by angels, with the royal badges of the portcullis, and the harp crowned ; the latter placed between the initials E. R. On the side panels are the arms of Cromwell impaling Cromwell of Okeham, and Cromwell impaling Mirfyne. Over this Window, in an ornamental compartment, is large radiated rose. Upon the west side of the entrance Court is remaining a portion of the Priory entire, now the Scullery, Dairy &c. The ancient Kitchen is still in use. The East Front towards the Pleasure Ground has also two Bay Windows, of very different character: one, the most ancient, gives light to the Drawing-room ; it contains some painted glass, viz. the arms, quarterings, and supporters of the Montagu family, with the motto, Post ToT NAUFRAGIA Portum—the Landing of King Charles II.-and the death of the first Earl of Sandwich. The most curious part of the Mansion is a very large circular bowed window, the basement of which forms a Porch : seven arches spring from columns at the piers, the spandrils and keystones of which are enriched with sculptured shields and crests of the Crom- well family alliances. * The House, situated on the north-west side of a gentle slope, commands a pleasing view, including the very fine Tower of St. Neot's Church, about nine miles distant; and on the south of the Pleasure Ground is a high Terrace, overlooking the road from Brampton to Huntingdon.—The Mansion contains many fine Pictures, Family Portraits, and others of interesting personages; but they are too numerous to be particularized here. N N 3 Commington Cagtic, 3%untingbongijirc; THE SEAT OF J O H N H E A T H C O TE, E S Q. CoNNINGTON CASTLE is situated about nine miles from Huntingdon, on the road to Stilton, from whence it is distant above two miles and a half, and is built entirely of stone; the deep and richly moulded arches upon the North Front were brought hither from the Castle at Fotheringay. It stands in a fine Park, watered by a small stream, which ultimately forms Brick Mere, Ugmere, and the more extensive Whittlesea Mere. The grounds are pleasant, and laid out to the best advantage. The parish is in the hundred of Normancross, and its Church, the remark- ably fine Tower of which is seen in our view, is one of the principal antiquities of the county; it is large, and contains many monuments of the Cotton family Connington Castle, or Great Connington, as it is sometimes called, was, for some time, the principal Residence of that distinguished ornament to his country, Sir Robert Cotton, Bart., who was born at Denton, near this place. In 1599, that great man, accompanied by his friend William Camden, explored the whole extent of the Picts’ Wall, and brought away several Roman inscrip- tions and altars, which were deposited in an octangular summer-house at this seat. These were presented to Trinity College, Cambridge, by Sir John Cotton, and are still carefully preserved there, at the foot of the library stairs. Connington was once the seat of Turchil the Dane, Earl of the East Angles, who invited over Swaine, King of Denmark, to invade England, and he with most of his nation being exiled, it was then held of the honour of Huntingdon, which was granted by King Edward the Confessor to Waltheof, Earl of Hun- tingdon, who married Judith, niece to William the Conqueror; their daughter Maud conveyed her inheritance, first to Simon de St. Liz, Earl of Huntingdon, and, secondly, to David, son of Malcolm, King of Scotland: Henry, son of David, on condition of swearing fealty and homage to King Stephen, obtained the honour of Huntingdon, with other lands. Malcolm, King of Scotland, eldest son of Henry Earl of Huntingdon, before-mentioned, obtained this estate and honour in the first year of Henry II., in lieu of the counties of Northum- berland, Cumberland, and Westmoreland : David, younger brother to William, King of Scotland, had the honour of Huntingdon assigned to him; he attended Richard Coeur de Lion to the Holy Land, and died in 1219; he was buried in the Abbey of Sawtry, near his seat, at Connington : his daughter, Isabel, mar- ried Robert Bruce, and gave this lordship of Connington, with other large possessions in England, to her second son Bernard Bruce. About the time of Edward III., the estate went in marriage with Anne, the sole heiress of this royal line, to Sir Hugh Wessenham, and from his family, in like manner by Maria, an heiress, to William Cotton, the ancestor of Sir Robert Cotton. On account of this his relationship to the blood royal, King James usually hon- oured him with the appellation of Cousin, and he ever after subjoined the name of Bruce to that of Cotton, and caused the Royal Arms of Scotland to be added to his own armorial bearings. He died in 1631, and was buried in the south chancel of Connington Church. The Manuscripts now in the British Museum were collected by him ; they are known by the name of the Cottonian Library. In this church are also two remarkable ancient monuments, the one inscribed IMPERATOR REX FRANCIAE, ANGLO SAXONUM ANGLIAE scot1...e.; the other, PRINCE HENRY OF SCOTLAND, LORD OF CONNINGTON. N N 4 Cobijant-ſºall, 33 cut; THE SEAT OF T H E E A R L of D A R N LEY. CoBHAM-HALL was formerly the property and principal residence of a family who took their name from this place, and who for several centuries appear to have flourished in splendour and opulence. The last Baron Cobham having forfeited his estates to the Crown in the reign of James I., this Mansion and its Demesnes were granted by that monarch to his kinsman, Lodovick Stuart, Duke of Lennox, from whom they have descended to the present proprietor, the Earl of Darnley, whose grandmother, the Lady Theodosia Hyde, Baroness Clifton, was heiress to that title and the estate in right of her mother, the Lady Catharine O'Brien, only daughter and heiress of Catharine, sister of Charles, the last Duke of Richmond and Lennox of the name of Stuart. That nobleman died in possession of this house and estate, in the year 1672, having added to the ancient structure the centre building, of which Inigo Jones was the architect. An attic story was subsequently added by the late Earl of Darnley. The two Wings, now connected by that building, were built by Brooke, Lord Cobham, in the latter part of the reign of Elizabeth, as appears by various dates, from 1582 to 1599, and by the quarterings of Brooke and Cobham, sculptured in several places both within and without. It has been the aim of the present proprietor, without destroying any part of the edifice, to render the whole of this incongruous architecture somewhat more uniform in character and appearance. Great improvements in the interior of the House have, for a length of time, been going on, and a considerable collection of Pictures has been made, and placed for the most part in a Gallery which occupies a portion of the principal floor of the North Wing, being 136 feet in length and 24 in width, exclusive of two recesses in the centre of the room, in one of which is a magnificent picture of Danaë by Titian. There are also in the Gallery six other Pictures by the same great master. The Gallery is furnished with crimson, and contains four Fire-places with Marble Chimney-pieces of the same date as the house, some of which are remarkable for their size and richness of decoration.* In the same wing, under the Gallery, is the Dining-room, 50 feet by 24. In this room the old wainscot has been retained, and the ancient Chimney-piece is striking in its appearance and large dimensions. Another room adjoining, on the ground-floor, has been restored to its ancient use of a Chapel; the entrance-door to this, which opens into the Garden-court, is highly ornamented, and shews by several inscriptions its original destination. In the centre building is the Great Hall or Music-room, connected en suite with the Vestibule, as it is called, and a Library lately fitted up. The dimensions of these rooms are as follow:—Great Hall, 50 feet by 36, 32 feet high; Westibule, 36 feet by 20; Library, 50 feet by 19. In the Great Hall, the original ceiling, by Inigo Jones, is still preserved, the ornaments of which are peculiarly bold and grand, and their general effect has been improved by gilding, under the direction of the present proprietor. In this ceiling are the Arms of Charles Duke of Richmond and Lennox, with the Garter, and the motto—“Avant Darnley.” The ornaments on the upper part of the walls are also gilt, and the base is entirely cased with marble. Here is a very fine Picture by Vandyke— whole-length Portraits of Lord John and Lord Bernard Stuart. There is also in this room a fine Copy in marble of the Venus de’ Medicis, a good antique Statue of Antinous, Mercury, or Meleager; and other pieces of Sculpture, both ancient and modern. The Vestibule (so called because it was originally one of the entrances to the house,) is fitted up with Turkish sofas. It contains a handsome statuary marble Chimney-piece, adorned with sculpture, two large Vases of Verd Antique, and a celebrated Tazza of Antique Serpentine of extraordinary size and beauty: the piece of which it is formed was found in the ruins of Adrian's Villa. The Library contains a fine collection of books; in this room also are two sculptured Chim- ney-pieces of statuary marble, over one of which is a Portrait, by Sir Peter Lely, of the Chan- cellor Clarendon, of whom Lord Darnley is the immediate descendant and representative. * At the end of the Gallery is an apartment in which Queen Elizabeth is reported to have slept in one of her progresses through Kent; in the centre of the ancient ceiling are still preserved her arms, and the date, 1599; the Chimney-piece is of the lofty and massive character of many others in this house, and appears to represent some allegorical compliment to that great Princess. .# Lord John Stuart was slain in the civil war in arms for Charles I in 1644; and Lord Bernard lost his life in the same service, in 1645: they were both interred in the Cathedral at Oxford. 3 P £ccug (Cagtic, 3%tut; THE SEAT OF FIENNES WYKEHAM MARTIN, ESQ. THIs Castle stands in a Moat, which covers about eleven acres of land, and contains within its walls about three more. It is approached by three causeways, from the north, south-west, and south-east, leading to the outworks of the gateway, which, from what now remains, appear to have been contrived with considerable skill. These outworks, containing the Castle Mill, were erected by William de Leybourne, or by Edward I., after the surrender into his hands. It is not easy to ascertain the date of the Bridge, which connects the outworks with the gateway. The Gateway itself, except the machi- colations of later date, together with the lower part of the buildings adjoining on each side, must have been erected at the same time with the outworks. The upper part of the building, seen on the left of our vignette, has the appearance of having been erected in the reign of Edward III. On the right of the base-court were two square towers, pulled down in 1822, the northernmost of which had a communication with the Moat originally defended by a portcullis. Its date was in the reign of Edward I., with some later inser- tions by Sir Henry Guldeford; the lowest part of it is now used as a boat-house, in completing which, a curious narrow passage, between two walls, was found under the ground ; it ran north and south. Next to this is the Maidens' Tower, its name a corrup- tion of the old French word “magne,” or “mayne.” The building, which stood on the site of the present southernmost of the two grand divisions of the Castle, was erected in the reign of James I., by one of the Smyth family, their arms being on the water-spouts. This front originally exhibited a line of gable- ends, until it was, in the strictest sense of the word, made “Gothic” by Lord Burlington, under whose direction, as it is believed, the spaces between the gable-ends were filled, the front cased with rustic work, &c., the windows arched with pointed plaister arches, and some of the lower rooms fitted up in the Roman style. The Drawing-room, how- ever, escaped this latter discipline, and was a very handsome chamber, lined with oak wainscot, but painted white, and having a very richly ornamented ceiling. The whole of this part of the Castle was, in 1822, pulled down, but the very richly- carved chimney-piece of the Drawing-room has been preserved. The cellars, probably erected in the reign of Henry III., certainly the oldest part of the Castle, are under this building. There was a Norman entrance to them, which unfortunately, in the late alterations, has been entirely covered up ; it was a plain semicircular arch of Caen stone. The oldest part of the Castle, the age of which can be ascertained, appears to be of the time of Edward I., viz., two lancet windows near each other, on the south-west side, west of the Clock Tower, the upper stage of which was added in 1823; another, on the west side, south of a small slightly projecting round tower, and also the lower part of that tower. Two windows on the south-west side, and west of the Clock Tower, rank next in date, one only is nearly perfect, the tracery extremely beautiful, but appears of rather later date than the arch in which it is inserted. There is also another window, of the same age, at the north-west angle of the building: these are all temp. Edward III. There are two other windows on the south-west side, east of the Clock Tower, of which, from the absence of weather-mouldings, &c., the date is not so easily ascertained. The whole of the rest of the building, with the exception of a small window at the south-west angle, was built by Sir H. Guldeford in the reign of Henry VIII. In 1822, the whole of the interior of the ancient Castle was taken down and rebuilt: all the chimney-pieces were preserved, with the exception of two, one of which had, in the spandrils, the arms of Sir Henry Guldeford. The door-heads have also been preserved; the carvings in the spandrils of the chimney-pieces and door-heads consist of armorial bearings and devices of Henry VIII. and Catharine of Arragon. With respect to the alteration, and building, which have taken place since 1822, if the praise of absolute perfection cannot be given to the structure, still, upon the whole, there is much to admire; the front, which possesses the least architectural merit, is most fortu- nately but little seen from the surrounding Park. The principal objection is its monotony; happily the nature of the ground prevented a repetition of that fault in any other part of the building; so that the Leeds Castle presents, in most points of view, a very noble and interesting appearance. 3-P 2 %cc 33riory), 3 icut; - THE SEAT OF CAPTAIN T. B. B R Y D GES BARRETT. THIs celebrated residence is situated in the parish of Ickham, four miles from Canterbury, on the road to Sandwich: from Littlebourne Hill, its turrets and spire, seen rising above the deep foliage of the umbrageous elms of the park, first discover the “ embowered serene abode” to the stranger, whose interest has previously been excited by a recital of the numerous treasures it contains. The Manor appears to have been anciently called Legh, and to have formerly been the seat of a family who derived their name from the estate. In the reign of James I. it was the property of the Southlands. Sir William Southland, Knt., died here in 1638. His grandson, Thomas Southland, Esq., sold it to Sir Paul Barrett, Recorder of Canterbury, and M. P. for New Romney, in 1676. After Sir Paul Barrett's death, which occurred the 9th of January, 1686, his lady, who was the daughter and heiress of Sir George Ent, the celebrated physician, resided here till her decease in the year 1711. Thomas Barrett, Esq., the grandson of Sir Paul, was a gentleman of refined taste, and may be considered as one of the best judges of paintings in the age in which he lived. He founded the collection of pictures, which are so justly esteemed, having spent much of his life in this elegant pursuit, distinguished for his knowledge, amongst those eminent contemporaries, who were most capable of appreciating his acquirements. After his death, in January, 1757, at the age of fifty-eight, having made no will, his personal pro- perty was divided between his widow, his son, and daughter; some of his cabinet pictures were then sold by auction, and several exquisite miniatures, by Oliver, Hillyard, Cooper, Hoskins, Petitot, &c. became the property of the Honourable Horace Walpole, afterwards Earl of Orford, and now form some of the most valuable gems in the collection at . Strawberry Hill. He was succeeded in his estate by his only son, Thomas Barrett, Esq., who had then completed his thirteenth year. After being educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, he travelled into France and Italy; and at his return in 1773, was elected M.P. for Dover, after a severe contest. In 1782, he determined to improve the appearance of the Man- sion, which, though confessedly rich in works of literature and art, was not remarkable for external beauty. The House was originally erected about the time of James I.; but the architectural character, appertaining to that period, had been destroyed by alterations, of various date. It was convenient, and contained some good rooms, so that it was not necessary entirely to rebuild it. Mr. Barrett, who is acknowledged to have possessed a most refined taste, seems to have formed his model upon the precise idea, which the late Lord Orford imbibed upon visiting it, and afterwards embodied in the following descrip- tion, which his Lordship sent to Hasted, the historian of the county. “The three fronts of the House convey an idea of a small Convent, never attempted to be demolished, but partly modernized, and adapted to the habitation of a gentleman's family. The scene around presents correspondent images; gently rising ground, ancient spreading trees, and the adjoining rivulet, seem to form a site selected by monks much at their ease, with a view rather to cheerful retirement, than to austere meditation; while at the same time, no distant prospects tantalized them with views of opulence and busy society.” The very name of Priory appears to have been subsequently bestowed, in conformity to this senti- ment. The late James Wyatt, Esq., then rising into fame, was the architect employed, and never was exhibited a better proof of his genius, so completely developing the spirit in which the design was conceived. The entrance to the grounds is through a lofty gateway, between two octagonal towers embattled; over the arch, which is of the Tudor style, is a shield, bearing the arms of Barrett. The Park contains about two hundred acres, and is remarkable for its judicious disposition in the modern plantations, and for the magnificence of the venerable elms which here find a congenial soil. The lesser Stoure bounds the Park on the west. : The principal, or entrance front of the Mansion, is on the north, where the centre forms a square embattled tower, with pinnacles on the angles; at the extremities of this front are octagon turrets. The chief ornament of the west front is a large mullioned window, above which rises the large octagonal tower, containing the Library. It is sur- sounded by a singularly beautiful ornamented parapet, selected from the best models of 3-o 3 LEE PRIORY, KENT. A. antiquity, and terminates in a well-proportioned spire, conspicuous in the more distant views above the mass of foliage which envelopes the mansion. The southern range of building is terminated by a square tower. The whole edifice is only two stories high, and possesses all that irregularity of outline so pleasing to the admirers of ancient structures, possessing at the same time the most perfect convenience and accommodation that can be required. - - The Drawing-room, Dining-room, Star-room, and Tower-room, are each adorned with pictures; but the most attractive and interesting spot is the Library. In form it may be considered as a minute reduction of the Lantern at Ely Cathedral, each side lighted by windows of delicate tracery, except on the east, the recess of which is occupied by a table, modelled upon the plan of an ancient altar; over it are paintings of Richard II., Anne his Queen, and six whole-length ecclesiastical figures, by the late John Carter, F. S. A. In the Library is also a bust of Wordsworth the poet, from Chantrey. The collection of books here is exceedingly valuable. Thomas Barrett, Esq., the founder of this collection, died unmarried, January 1803, aet. 59, and left this seat and other estates to his great nephew, the eldest son of Sir Eger- ton Brydges, Bart., K.J., the present possessor, who took the name of Barrett, according to the provisions of his uncle's will, in 1811. N.B. Sir Egerton Brydges, who then resided at this seat, established in 1813, a press, the most celebrated in the annals of private printing, for the exquisite beauty of the copies it has produced, as well as for the delicacy, numbers, and matchless execution of the decorations, chiefly wood-cuts. The number of copies of each work printed at Lee Priory has never exceeded one hundred; and of these, it is pro- bable, not thirty complete sets are extant. The works consist principally of reprints of scarce and curious tracts, to which prefaces were always prefixed by the accomplished editor. The first book which issued from the Lee Press was, “Selections from the Poems of Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle,” of which only twenty-four were printed for presents. One of the most beautiful works, considered either with regard to the press-work or the illustrations, was “Speeches delivered to Queen Elizabeth, on her Visit to Giles Lord Chandos, at Sudeley Castle, in 1594, with a Portrait of Giles third Lord Chandos, and an Introduction by Sir Egerton Brydges, Bart., K.J., M.P., highly orna- mented with wood engravings, 1815,” 4to. The following is, we believe, a complete list of original compositions from the same press:–1. Select Poems, by Sir E. Brydges, 4to.-2. Occasional Poems, by the same, 4to.—3. Dunluce Castle, by Edward Quillinan, Esq.-4. Stanzas, by the same, 4to.— 5. Bertram, a Poem, in four cantos, by Sir E. Brydges, 8vo.—6. The Sylvan Wanderer, (prose essays,) by ditto, 2 vols. 8vo.—7. Desultoria, by ditto, 8vo.—8. The Brother-in-Law, a Comedy, by the Rev. Hººl, D.D.—9. Sonnets from Petrarch, by the Rev. Archdeacon Wrangham, 4to.-10. List of 1ClureSe Amongst the PICTUREs (of which a complete list would form a pamphlet) we may par- ticularize the following:— Titian's Mother, Titian–The Wise Men's Offering, Le Moyne.—The Shepherd's Offering, Carlo Maratti...—Landscape and Figures, Wouvermans.—The Duchess of Richmond, Vandyke.—Landscape and Figures. Evening, Claude.—Virgin and Child in the Clouds, Murillo.—The Nativity, Luca Gior- dano.—A Landscape, with Hagar and Ishmael, P. F. Mola-A Landscape, G. Poussin, figures by Filippo Lauri-King Charles I., Vandyke-A Landscape and Figures, F. P. Ferg.—Nymphs and Satyrs, in a Landscape, Anthony Coypel–A Landscape, with Goats, &c., Michael Carré.-Lucy Percy, Countess of Carlyle, Vandyke.—The Salutation, Luca Giordano.—The Holy Family, G. Palma.—The Virgin, Our Saviour, and Joseph, L. Caracci.-The Virgin and Child, encircled by flowers, J. Rothe- namer and J. Breughel.-Herodias's Daughter, with St. John's Head, Carlo Dolci. The March of an Army, with a wounded General, Bourgognone.-The Holy Family, Bartelemi Schidone.—A Landscape, Cattle, and Figures at Sun-set, J. Wootton.—The Judgment of Midas, Filippo Lauri. The Port of Ant- werp, Sebastian Franks,—Venus bewailing the Death of Adonis, A. Caracci—A Frost-piece, in Holland, Adrian Vandervelde.—A Storm at Sea, P. Monami-A Landscape and Figures, G. Poussin.—King Charles II., J. Riley.—His Queen, Ditto.—Nel Gwynn, J. Greenhill.—The Duchess of Cleveland, Sir P. Lely.—The Duke of York and his Duchess, the daughter of Lord Chancellor Clarendon, Sir P. Lely. —Mary of Modena, King James the Second's Queen, (his second wife.)—Queen Mary. Sir P. Lely.— Charles Stuart, Duke of Richmond, ob. 1672, Sir P. Lely.—Sir Paul Barrett, 1685, S. Du Bois.--Lady Barrett, copy from Du Bois-Thomas Barrett, Esq. the late possessor of Lee Priory, when a boy, in a Vandyke dress, T. Hudson.—Thomas Barrett, Esq., senior, and his last Wife; he died 1757, M. Dahl- A very beautiful and curious Picture, Mabuse.—Queen Margaret of Scotland, eldest daughter of Henry VII., Mabuse.—King Henry VIII., Holbein.—The celebrated Miniature of Anne of Cleves, Ditto.—Miniature of King Henry VIII., Ditto-Monkeys as Capuchins, P. Tillemans.—Boors playing at Backgammon, B. Heemskerch-Portrait of a Lady, Cornelius Janssen.—Dr. Richard Busby, M. Dahl. -Isaac Casaubon, the learned critic.—Sir George and Lady Rooke. He died 24th January, 1707– Queen Anne, Sir Godfrey Kneller.—King George I., Ditto.—Miniature of Sir Philip Sydney, Isaac Oliver—Ditto of Thomas Barrett, Esq. senior, in enamel, C. F. Zincke, 1725.-Ditto of the second Wife of Thos. Barrett, Esq., senior, in enamel, Ditto.—Sarah, third Wife of Thos. Barrett, Ditto.—Miniature of Thos. Barrett, Esq. senior, J. B. Vanloo.—Ditto the fourth Wife of Thos. Barrett, Esq. senior, in enamel, C. F. Zincke-Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, Holbein.—The Duke of Monmouth, Mrs. S. P. Rose, after Cooper-The Duchess of Cleveland, Ditto.—Margaret, Countess of Richmond, An original. —Henry VII, Ditto.-The Prince of Orange, afterwards King William III., and his Consort. 3-o 4 4Herculotti) (£agtic, 3% cut ; THE SEAT OF LORD LE DESPENCER. This very elegant Mansion was erected by John Fane, seventh Earl of Westmoreland; upon the site of an ancient castle, which had belonged to the Lords Abergavenny, and is built after a design of Colin Campbell, in imitation of the much-admired Villa Capra, of Palladio. It stands upon an eminence of easy ascent, watered by a stream running into the Medway, and encompassed by the most agreeable risings, cultivated and improved to the utmost perfection. The principal structure is an exact square of eighty-eight feet. There is a portico of six columns in each of the four fronts. The hall, or grand saloon, is in the centre of the building; it is circular, and receives light from above. A gallery continued round the saloon communicates with the upper apartments; and the state rooms, divided off from it, open one into another all round the house, and are richly furnished. The annexed engraving represents the principal front, upon which two noble wings, containing domestic offices, project, and enclose three sides of a spacious court, which adds much to the grandeur of the building. The portico opens upon a vestibule leading to the saloon, at the opposite end of which is the picture gallery. The Mansion is situated about seven miles from Maidstone, in a delightful and wooded part of the country. Mereworth anciently gave name to a family, and we find John de Mereworth, sheriff of Kent, in the 15th and 16th of Edward III. They held the manor about two centuries, when it descended to the Malmaines, Bohuns, and Bambres, who built a castle, which passed from the Earls of Arundel to the Lords Abergavenny and Le Despencer; and from them, with the title of Le Despencer, to Francis Fane, first Earl of Westmoreland. At the death of John, seventh earl, in 1762, without issue, he was succeeded in the earldom of Westmoreland, and barony of Burghersh, by a distant branch, and in the barony of Le Despencer by his nephew, Sir Francis Dashwood, Bart., from whom the estate, as well as the ancient title, has devolved upon the family of Stapleton. Among the splendid Paintings at Mereworth Castle, the following may be enumerated— THE DINING-Room.—King Charles I. and his family—Francis, late Lord Le De Spencer, Dance— Penelope, daughter of Henry, Earl of Southampton, Cornelius Jansen—William, son of Robert, first Lord Spencer, who married Penelope, the daughter of the Earl of Southampton, and father of Henry, Earl of Sunderland, who married Dorothy Sidney, Waller's Sacchrissa, Ditto—Robert, first Baron Spencer, Ditto —Elizabeth, daughter of Robert, first Lord Spencer, wife of Sir George Fane, of Burston, Kent, Ditto— Robert, the youngest son of Robert, first Lord Spencer, Ditto—Mary, Countess of Westmoreland, daughter and heiress of Sir A. Mildmay, of Ape- thorpe, Northamptonshire, and her son Sir Francis Fane, K.B. of Fulbeck, progenitor of the present Earl of Westmoreland—Sir G. Fane, of Burston, Kent, Vandyck—The late John Philip Kemble, and Mrs. Siddons, Sir Wm. Beechey, R.A. THE LIBRARY.-The ceiling, Diana and Endy- miom—The Death of Adonis, Scarcellino de Ferrara —A View of the City of Venice, Canalelti-A Portrait of himself, Rubens—George, Duke of Buckingham, and Sir Anthony Mildmay, Oliver—A Portrait of himself, Vandyck—A Drawing after a picture of Teniers, Countess of Westmoreland. THE BREAKFAST-Room.—The Ceiling, Flora, &c. —The Head of St. John the Baptist, a mezzotinto, very curious and fine impression by the inventor of the art, Prince Rupert—The Death of Marc Antony, 4. Kauffman—A Female Prisoner before a Roman Consul, A. Kauffman—A Pig and Dog, G. Morland. THE GALLERY.—Ceiling, Apollo and the Muses, by Sclater—A small piece, Bassano—A View of Windsor—A Battle piece, Borgognone—A View of Venice, Canaletti—Two Landscapes, Piemont—Christ restoring the Blind, Tintoretto—A Group of Lions, Breughel—Fishing, Wender Cazi—His own Portrait, David Mytens—Two Landscapes, Wouvermans— Romulus and Remus, Cantarini—An Old Lady seated in a Chair, Rembrandt—A Landscape, Italian School—Fishermen, Teniers, very fine—A Battle piece, very curious—The Crucifixion, J. de Bruge, very curious—Sir Walter Raleigh—Assumption of the Virgin, Le Hyre—A Boulangois Doctor, Frank Hals. THE DRAWING-RooM.–Portrait of Mary, daughter and heiress of Lord Abergavenny, to whom the barony of Le De Spencer was adjudged; she married Sir Thomas Fane, K.B.—An Old Man's Head, Temiers— Erasmus, Holbein—The Marriage in Cana, Jan Franke—A Large Landscape, Paul Brill—A Dutch Fair, Teniers—Sir Thomas More—A Vapoured Lady, Ant. de Coreggio—The Carnaval, Titian—The Holy Family, Raffaelle—Christ entering Jerusalem, Lan- franc—Saint Francis, Guido—A Landscape, Swanevelt —Venus and Cupid, Rubens—A Landscape, Paul Brill—A Landscape, Claude—The Children of Israel in the Wilderness, Bassano—A Landscape, Claude— Noah after the Flood, Bassano—Sigismunda, Coreg- gio-A View of Southampton, Morland—An Old Man's Head, Teniers—Lord Abergavenny, Holbein— A Flower piece, Baptista. 4-h Gountergijant Jark, 3% cut; THE SEAT OF EDWARD KNIGHT, ESQ. GoDMERSHAM is most beautifully situated in the vale of the Stoure, in Fel- borough hundred, Scray Lathe, at the distance of six miles from the town of Ashford, and about eight miles and a half from the city of Canterbury, in a part of the county which is delightfully varied in its surface, being surrounded by eminences chiefly covered with wood, while the intermediate plains are rich, and productive in a high degree. The House was built about the year 1732, by Thomas Knight, Esq., on the site of the old mansion, which had been the residence of his ancestors for many generations. We have given a view of the principal front, taken from the road which runs between Canterbury and Ashford. The original name of this family was Brodnax, who bore for arms— Or, two chevrons gules, on a chief of the second, three cinquefoils, argent, surmounted by the crest in a mural coronet, a demi-eagle, or, winged gules and gorged as the chief in the arms. The founder of the present Mansion, a descendant of Sir William Brodnax, Knight, and who was sheriff of this county in 1729, relinquished his name for that of May in 1727, when he came into possession of a considerable estate in Sussex and London; of which last, May’s Buildings, in St. Martin's Lane, formed a part. This second name he again exchanged for that of Knight, in 1738, on a still greater acquisition of landed property at Chawton, in Hamp- shire, now one of the seats of the family. He died February 26, 1781, aet. 80, leaving issue by his wife Jane, eldest daughter and co-heiress of William Monk, Esq., of Buckingham, near Shoreham, in Sussex, a son, Thomas Knight, Esq., LL.D. and M.P. for the county, who constantly resided at Godmersham, and married Catherine, the daughter of the Rev. Wadham Knatchbull, D.D. Chan- cellor of Durham, and a Prebendary of Canterbury, but had no issue. He was an accomplished gentleman, and at his decease, October 23, 1794, bequeathed his fine collection of medals and a series of English coins to the University of Oxford. ~ The manor of Godmersham is reported to have been granted to the monks of Christchurch, Canterbury, by Bernulf, king of Mercia, as early as the year 820, and that Archbishop Agelnoth confirmed the same in 1032. Archbishop Arundel appropriated the rectory to the Priory of Christchurch, by a license from King Richard II., to support and maintain the said monastery. The parish church is situated on the banks of the Stoure, and contains, on the south side, a large pew belonging to the family, which is adorned by a collection of very curious painted glass, forming a wide border to the window. On the north side of the church are the remains of Godmersham Priory, built by Thomas Goldstone, Prior of Christchurch, who died in 1517. - 4-H 2 iſłłcrgijant ſºatti), 3% cut ; THE SEAT OF SIR EDWARD KNATCHBULL, BART. M.P. MERSHAM HATCH, four miles south-east from Ashford, and about the same distance south from Wye, has been the principal seat of the family of Knatchbull, ever since the year 1486, the second of the reign of Henry VII., at which time it was purchased by Richard Knatchbull, Esq., of the executors of Edwards, its former proprietor. The House, in that deed, and in several of much older date, is called, sometimes, Mersham Hatch, and some- times Mersham le Hatche. The present building was begun to be rebuilt by Sir Wyndham Knatchbull, the sixth Baronet of this family; but he dying, in 1763, it was completed according to the original design, by his uncle, Sir Edward Knatchbull, Bart., who succeeded to the title and estates. It is constructed with brick, and consists of a centre and wings, being a large and handsome edifice, situated in a Park, not large, but finely disposed; sheltered on the north by an eminence, at the foot of which is a lake, nearly a quarter of a mile long. The park is about three miles and a half in circuit, and situated in a part of the county which is most pleasingly diversified by hill and dale, producing great quantities of hops and fruit: corn fields and meadow lands give great interest to the surface of this tract; which if viewed from the chalk hills, on the north of Mersham, presents a most delightful scene of picturesque fertility. Philipot, in his “ Pillare Cantianum, or Kent Surveyed and Illustrated.” published in 1659, in folio, states, that the family of “ Knatchbull extracted originally from Limne, where I find the name by deeds very ancient, and owners of a plentiful patrimony.” The above mentioned Richard Knatchbull, who purchased this estate, was the father of another Richard, who died in 1523, and had issue, William, who had issue, John Knatchbull, who died in 1540, and was the father of Richard, John, Reginald, and William, and a daughter, Mary. Richard Knatchbull, Esq., eldest son and heir, had two wives; by the second wife, Susan, daughter of Norton Green, Esq., of Bobbing, in Essex, he had issue, Sir Norton Knatchbull, and Thomas; and dying in 1582, was buried in the chancel of the Church, at Mersham. Sir Norton Knatchbull, Knt., his son and heir, was Sheriff of Kent in 1606, and M.P. for Hythe ; he had three wives, but had no issue by any of them, and died in 1636. Sir Norton founded the Free School at Ashford, which was finished and endowed by his successor, Sir Norton Knatchbull, Knight and Baronet. His brother, Thomas Knatchbull, Esq., married Eleanor, daughter and coheiress of John Astley, Esq., chief gentleman of the Privy Chamber to Queen Elizabeth; and Master and Treasurer of Her Majesty's jewels and plate, who was descended from the Barons Astley; he died in 1623, leaving Norton his son and heir, who was knighted at Whitehall, and afterwards advanced to the dignity of Baronet, 4th August, 1641. Sir Norton Knatchbull was M.P. for the County in the time of Charles I., and was author of “Annotations on the New Testament.” The present, and ninth Baronet, married Annabella Christiana, daughter of Sir John Honywood, Bart., of Evington, Kent, who died in 1814, leaving five sons, Norton Joseph, Edward since dead, Charles Henry, Wyndham, and John, and one daughter, Mary Dorothea. Sir Edward married, secondly, in 1820, Fanny Catherine, eldest daughter of Edward Knight, Esq., of Godmersham Park, in this county, by whom he has one daughter, Fanny Elizabeth, born in 1825. - - 4-H 3 %20ſuddly, £ent; THE SEAT OF J O H N W A R D, E S Q. THE new mansion at Holwood was erected in the year 1825, by the present proprietor, from the designs and under the superintendence of that eminent architect, Decimus Burton, Esq. The exterior presents a uniform architectural elevation in the Grecian style; the walls being faced with the light-coloured bricks brought from Southampton, and with the columns, pilasters, entablatures, window-dressings, and the plinth, of solid Portland stone. The south front, the part selected for our View, extends 180 feet in length, and has a circular portico of four columns of the Grecian Ionic order, and of the height of the building; in the wings are Doric columns in recesses. The principal apartments are in this front, and consist of the Dining-room, Saloon, Library, Drawing-room, Billiard-room, and Conservatory, en suite. The kitchen offices also occupy part of the south front, but so concealed under the same elevation as to avoid the incongruity sometimes observed, where, either from injudiciousness, or with the idea of economy, the domestic offices are seen attached to the mansion in a character of architecture totally different. A hand- some Conservatory, principally constructed of Portland stone and iron, and 40 by 17 feet wide, forms the termination of the western wing. The north or entrance front is of the same extent, but of a plainer character than the south front, with a recessed portico of two Doric columns. The interior presents several well-contrived vistas through the suites of apartments. The Saloon, which has an extremely pleasing appearance, occupies the centre of the house, and extends two stories in height, surmounted by a large lantern light, and supported by columns. Although the rooms are not large, yet it may be truly said that the architect has constructed at Holwood one of the most ornamental, convenient, and sub- stantial mansions in this county. The scenery around Holwood is very varied and extensive, owing to the elevation of its site, the broken and undulating surface of the ground in the immediate vicinity, and other local advantages. The present proprietor has likewise been at great expense in embellishing the park and pleasure-grounds, and has entirely enclosed the former with a strong oak fence, extending about four miles in circumference; he has also built two ornamental rustic lodges. The old house, which was pulled down in the year 1823, had formerly been the favourite residence of the late Right Hon. William Pitt. It was a small old plastered brick building, but had long been tenanted by various gentlemen, who delighted in fox-hunting at the time the Duke of Grafton kept a pack of hounds in this neighbourhood. It afterwards came into the hands of the late Mr. Cal- craft, and served as a house of rendezvous for the heads of one of the parties which at that time divided the House of Commons. From Mr. Calcraft it came into the possession of the Burrell family; by them it was sold to Captain Ross, and was purchased of him by — Burrow, Esq., nephew of the late Sir James Burrow, who stuccoed the house, added greatly to the grounds by various pur- chases, grubbed and converted considerable woods into beautiful pasture and pieces of water, and planted those ornamental shrubberies which rendered it so justly admired. An eminent ship-builder, named Randall, purchased it of Mr. Burrow, and he afterwards disposed of it to the Right Hon. William Pitt, who was a native of the adjoining parish, and under whose own personal super- intendence most of the ornamental plantations were made, which rendered the park so justly admired. 4-H 4 3|Pair £aun, 33 cmt; . THE SEAT OF J O H N S I M P S ON, E S Q. FAIR LAwN is situated in the parish, and within half a mile of the village, of Shipborne, on the road from Wrotham to Tunbridge; from the latter town it is distant four miles. The Mansion is large, and owes its present appearance to its successive possessors. But the principal portion, which has evidently undergone many alterations, is believed to have been built about the latter end of the seventeenth century, and subsequently great additions have been made to the building. It is now a large, substantial, and convenient edifice, adorned with very extensive shrubberies and pleasure grounds, and most excellent gardens, and seated in a finely wooded park, the smooth verdure of which may account for its name. The Estate is in Wrotham hundred, and in Aylesford lathe. In the early part of the reign of Edward I., it was in the possession of Adam de Barent, in whose family it remained until the latter part of the reign of Edward III. It was then transferred to the family of Colepeper, who retained possession of the Manor until early in the fourteenth century, when it became the property of the Chown family. It was next sold to Sir Henry Fane of Hadlow, who died at Rouen 1596; and whose son, Sir Henry, also purchased the Mansion of Sir George Chown. Sir Henry now resumed the name of his ancestors Pane, which his posterity have since continued. Sir Henry Vane became principal Secre- tary of State to King Charles I., and also Treasurer of the Household, from which he was dispossessed on his appearing in the prosecution of the Earl of Strafford, who had personally offended him by taking the title of Baron of Raby, the seat and estate of Sir Henry Vane; an act of unnecessary provoca- tion. Sir Henry, before the death of Charles I., retired from the confusion of the times to Raby Castle; where he died in 1654. Sir Henry Vane, his eldest surviving son and heir, upon whom Milton has bestowed terms of high com- mendation, in a beautiful sonnet, was beheaded on Tower Hill soon after the Restoration, a sacrifice to the shade of the Earl of Strafford. Christopher Vane, his son, was by King William created Lord Barnard, of Barnard's Castle in the Bishopric of Durham ; probably as a reward for his father's sufferings in the cause of liberty. His Lordship married Elizabeth, sister and coheir to John Hollis, Duke of Newcastle, and died at this seat, October 28, 1723, and was buried in the church of Shipborne, which he had rebuilt at his own expense from a design of the celebrated architect, James Gibbs: he left two sons, Gilbert, his successor in the title, and ancestor of the Earls of Darlington ; and William, who inherited the seat at Fair Lawn: he was created Wiscount Vane and Baron Duncannon June, 11, 1720, and died here in 1734, having, three days before his death, been elected Member of Parliament for the county of Kent : his son and successor was the eccentric Lord Vane, who married the widow of Lord William Hamilton, and daughter of Francis Hawes of Purley, in Berks; a lady whose singular charms placed her in the very first rank of admired and fashionable beauties during twenty years : he died possessed of considerable estates totally unembarrassed, as well as of this beautiful seat, which, at his decease in 1789, was let on lease to Henry Lyell, Esq. the father- in-law of Earl Delawar. The whole of his property, after the payment of the legacies, was bequeathed to David Papillon, Esq. of Lee, a relation of his Lordship, who sold it in 1799 to Mr. Simpson, the present proprietor, who, in 1807, was High Sheriff for the county of Kent.—The father of poet Smart was possessed of an estate in the neighbourhood of Fair Lawn, and acted as steward to Lord Barnard, whose patronage was exerted in favour of the son. 4-1 39íII Jarit, 33 cmt; THE SEAT OF TH O M A S J E S S O N, E S Q. VALoNs, or Valence, now called Hill Park, is situated in the parish of Wester- ham, in the county of Kent. It was formerly the residence of a family called, in deeds of great antiquity and without date, De Palomiis; after which it continued for many years in the family of Casinghurst, one of whom conveyed it in the reign of King Henry VII. to John Islip, Abbot of Westminster. After having passed through several hands, it was conveyed in the year 1766, to Arthur, Earl of Hillsborough, who changed its ancient name of Valons to Hill Park, after the surname of his family. It was the favourite retreat of that accomplished nobleman from the toils of office ; and few places seem more qua- lified by nature to afford repose and tranquillity after the hurry of public life. The House is an elegant and spacious structure, in the Italian style of architecture, but will not require particular description, unless, indeed, it be the superb chimney-piece in the Dining Room, of about the date of 1700, adorned with festoons of fruit and flowers, in alto relievo, exquisitely carved. The key-stone presents a head of Aurora, very highly relieved, and of first- rate sculpture; over the chimney-piece is a curious carving in oak, of very high antiquity, representing the offering up of Isaac by Abraham. Near to the House is an elegant dairy and summer-house, built by Lord Hillsborough after those at Frogmore near Windsor, the retirement of the late Queen Charlotte. The Park, however, is the distinguishing beauty of this delightful residence. To begin with its western extremity, its principal features are a winding valley, encompassed on each side by considerable hills, sometimes almost precipitous, at other times forming a broad and level slope to the edge of the lake below ; in some places studded with majestic single oaks, in others presenting dingles filled with broken masses of timber, which gradually recede, and are finally lost in the woods behind. A stream of pellucid water brawls along the bottom of the valley, winding its way through well-dispersed groves of alder and other aquatic trees, and in its progress expands itself into a lake of several acres, the resort of water-fowl of various descriptions. The wild accompaniments of this water, secluded from human research, present in a calm summer evening a delightful scene. The distant murmurs of the rooks, the silent flapping of the moor-hen over its unruffled surface, excel- lently harmonize with the still and peaceful landscape around. The brook having escaped once more from the lake, after many meanderings, is at length conducted into a wood of ancient forest trees, among which one beech is of the prodigious girth of twenty-eight feet. Here is formed one of the most pleasing features of the park. The brook tumbles over a precipitous rock of natural production, the depth of thirty feet, into a dark pool below, immediately opposite, and within a hundred yards of the Dining Room windows. The House stands in a recess, backed to the west by a bold eminence, covered with magnificent oaks; on the south is the fine wood, ani- mated by the cascade; on the east and north are open sweeps, which are gradually lost in the horizon or in the surrounding country. The scenery of this spot—the murmur of the cascade, its tremulous and silver form contrasted with the dark foliage of the forest trees which clothe it—the classic form and appearance of the House—the rich concert of innu- merable birds, from the hoarse note of the rook to the rich tenor of the dove, and the sweeter treble of the thrush and blackbird—excite feelings in the mind, which, though perpetually experienced by the lover of nature, never have been, nor ever will be, adequately described by the feeble efforts of the pen. 4-1 2 Qſìjc ſºlotc, 3% tint; . THE SEAT OF T H E E A R L. O. F. R O M N E Y. This extensive Park, in the midst of a peculiarly beautiful part of the county, about one mile south-east from Maidstone, was, in early times, the estate and property of the potent family of Leybourne, whose castellated mansion, moated round, gave rise to its denomination, The Mote, a name singularly inappro- priate to the present edifice, which stands on a commanding knoll, overlooking a rich tract of country, covered with orchards and hop-gardens, with the most delightful home scenery imaginable : the beautiful eminences of the Park are relieved by judicious plantations, while the lawns are covered with numerous herds of deer. At the foot of the knoll winds a branch of the river Medway, crossed by a very light and elegant bridge: from this point is a very fine view of the south and west fronts of the Mansion, as represented in our engraving. On the west side, the water is formed into a spacious lake, upon which is floating a vessel of large dimensions completely rigged. The grounds were laid out and embellished under the sole direction of Frances, Lady Romney, who died before their entire completion, 14th January, 1795. Her ladyship was the daughter of Charles, second Earl of Egremont, and had a remarkably fine taste in landscape scenery and horticulture. In this Park the late Earl of Romney received his Majesty, George III., at a review of the Kentish volunteers, on the 1st of August, 1799, when upwards of five thousand troops were at the same time most hospitably entertained. Their Majesties dined under a grand pavilion, on a rising part of the lawn, at a short distance from the old Mansion, which was situated in the valley embosomed in trees, and was then standing. Upon the spot where the Royal Tent was placed, now rises a circular Temple of free-stone, of the Doric order, erected to commemorate the event. It con- sists of a peristyle of eight columns, raised on three steps, and surmounted by a dome; upon it is the following inscription: “A Tribute of Respect from the Volunteers of Kent to the Earl of Romney, Lord Lieutenant of the County.” The Temple is backed by deep woods, and is seen to great effect from the eminence upon which the House stands, about a quarter of a mile distant. The principal Apartments in the Mansion are spacious, and contain some very fine pictures, family portraits, &c. The Offices near the House are extensive. The Farm is on a large scale, and contains upwards of forty acres of hop-gardens. After the Leybournes, this fine estate passed into the possession of various distinguished persons, among whom was the celebrated Cardinal Pole, to whom it was granted by Queen Mary, after the death and attainder of Sir Thomas Wyat, the former possessor. The learned and accomplished Sir John Marsham, Bart., M.P. for Rochester, and one of the Masters in Chancery, became pos- sessed of the estate by marriage with the daughter of Sir William Wray, Bart. His descendant, Sir Robert Marsham, the fifth Bart., was, upon the accession of George I., created a Peer, by the title of Lord Romney, who dying 28th November, 1724, was succeeded by his only son, Robert, second Lord Romney, who died in 1793, and was succeeded by his son, Charles, third Lord, who, on the death of the Duke of Dorset, in 1799, was appointed Lord Lieutenant of the County. His Lordship was created Viscount Marsham and Earl of Romney, 22nd June, 1801, and died, 1st March, 1811, when he was succeeded by his son, Charles, fourth Lord, and second Earl of Romney. Arms:–Argent, a lion passant in bend gules, between two bendlets azure. Crest, a lion's head erased gules. Supporters, two lions azure, semé of cross crosslets, and navally gorged or. Motto, NoN sibi, SED PATRIAE. 4-1 3 £agtucII |}|act, 3Åcut; THE SEAT OF GEORGE WILLIAM FINCH HATTON, ESQ. EASTw ELL PLACE, one of the most romantic and picturesque situations in the county, possessing a bold irregular surface, having the more lofty eminences covered with fine woods, lies in the midst of fertility, about four miles north- east from Ashford. A noble mansion* was erected here in 1546, the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII., by Sir T. Moyle, Knt., Chancellor of the Court of Augmentations, a gentleman of a very ancient family in the West of England. Catharine, the eldest daughter, and one of the two co-heiresses of Sir Thomas Moyle, married Sir Thomas Finch, Knt., and had issue Sir Moyle Finch, eldest son and heir, created a Baronet in 1611, who inherited the mansion, then called Eastwell Place, with the garden and park, the manor of Eastwell, and the advowson of the church, together with other manors in the county of Kent. Sir Moyle Finch married Elizabeth, the only daughter and heiress of Sir Thomas Heneage, Knt., of Copt Hall, in Essex, Vice-chamberlain to Queen Elizabeth, and who, surviving her husband, was advanced to the title of Vis- countess Maidstone in 1623, and created Countess of Winchilsea in 1628: at her death in 1633, her eldest son, Sir Thomas Finch, became the first Earl of Winchilsea; and Sir Heneage Finch, Speaker of the House of Commons, her fourth son, seated at Kensington, was father of Heneage, Lord Finch of Daventry, so created in 1674, and advanced to be Earl of Nottingham in 1661, who was Lord High Chancellor during great part of the reign of Charles II., and died in 1682. His son, Daniel Finch, second Earl of Nottingham, succeeded to the earldom of Winchilsea, upon the death of John, the fifth Earl, without issue, in 1729, and married Anne, only daughter of Christopher, Viscount Hatton, sister to William, the last Wiscount Hatton, who died in 1762. His Lordship died in 1730, leaving a numerous family, of which the Honourable Edward Finch, the fifth son, assumed the name of Hatton, and, after the death of his elder brother, inherited Eastwell Park, and the Hatton estates. By Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Thomas Palmer, Bart, of Wingham, this gentleman was the father of the late George Finch Hatton, Esq. who built the present seat at Eastwell, represented in our View. The Park is well stocked with deer, and the grounds abound with game of every species. George Finch Hatton, Esq. married Mary, daughter of David, second Earl of Mansfield, and died in 1823, when he was succeeded in his estates by the present George William Finch Hatton, Esq., who is the heir presumptive of the earldoms of Winchilsea and Nottingham ; he married, in 1815, the Right Honourable Lady Charlotte Graham, eldest daughter of his Grace the Duke of Montrose, K.G., by whom he has a family. The east window of Eastwell Church contains some good painted glass, con- sisting of the arms and badges of several distinguished characters. There is also a monument of Sir Heneage Finch, the Speaker of the House of Commons, ob. 1631, and his second wife, Elizabeth, daughter of William Cradock; also of his first wife, Frances, daughter of Sir Edmund Bell, Knt., of Beaupré, in Norfolk; an altar-tomb, with marble figures of Sir Moyle Finch, and his wife Elizabeth, Countess of Winchilsea, who died in 1633. * Tradition has handed down a story of one of the workmen employed in building this mansion, having claimed to be the son of Richard III. His account of himself is considered unworthy of credit; it, however, prevailed with the kind-hearted proprietor to allot him a piece of ground, with a small pension, which he enjoyed till his death, about four years afterwards. In the parish register appears the following entry: “Richard Plantagenet was buried the 22d day of Dec. 1550” but the tomb, said to have been erected to his memory, is evidently of a much later date. - f 4-1 4 łJengijurºt JIacc, 33 cmt; THE SEAT OF SIR J O HN SH E L L E Y-SID N E Y, BART. PENSHURST, so called, according to Hasted, from Pen, an old British word, signifying the top of any thing; and hyrst a wood, was at the time of the Conquest the residence of a family that took their name from it. Sir Stephen de Peneshurste possessed the Manor in the reign of Edward I. ; and he dying without issue male, it successively became the property of the several distinguished families of Columbers, de Pulteney, and Devereux. The Mansion-house at Penshurst was embattled and fortified by royal licence granted to Sir John Devereux, in the reign of Richard II. Shortly after, the Manor was conveyed by sale to John, Duke of Bedford, third son of King Henry IV., who died without issue. His brother, Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, surnamed the Good, succeeded him ; but he also dying without issue, Penshurst came into the hands of the Crown, and was by letters patent granted to Sir William Sidney and his heirs, with which noble family- name Penshurst has ever since been connected. The Mansion stands at the south-east corner of the Park. It is a large irregular building, containing numerous apartments, some of which are hand- some and spacious. The architecture of different ages is to be traced in separate parts of the edifice, to which additions have from time to time been made by its various possessors, and in later years not quite in a style corre- sponding with its former magnificence. The present owner of Penshurst has expended a large sum upon this venerable family residence, and displayed good taste and judgment in the various works of which he has directed the execution. The principal entrance is through an ancient gateway, over which is the following inscription : The most religiovs and renowned Prince, Edward the Sixt, Kinge of England, France, and Irelande, gave this house of Pencester, with the mannors, landes, and appvrtonaynces ther wnto beloninge vnto his trvstye and welbeloved servant Syr William Sydney, Knight Banneret. Upon entering the first quadrangle, the Hall, a striking object of architec- tural beauty, and the principal feature of the Mansion, engages the attention At the upper end of the Hall, a staircase on the left leads to the State-Apart- ments and Gallery; at the opposite corner is the passage to the Chapel. The 4-K PENSHURST PLACE, KENT, Hall is a noble room, with a fine timber roof, and was, until within a few years, surmounted by a cupola. The walls of the interior were formerly adorned with lances and the various accoutrements of war, which gave to the spacious apartment a pleasing effect, by recalling to the mind of the visitor the days of olden time. In the inner quadrangle are found the Kitchen, Buttery, and other domestic offices. The old family dinner-bell, placed in a wooden frame in the centre of the yard, serves as a memorial of baronial festivity. There are in the Mansion a few excellent Portraits of the Sidney family, besides some other valuable paintings. The Park in which this noble building stands, is diversified with hills, woods, and lawns, and well planted with large oak, beech, and chesnut trees. The Gardens, which are extensive, retain their original form of Terraces. In giving a description of Penshurst-Place, the Heronry, a curious relic of its ancient splendour, ought not to be overlooked, more particularly as it is the only one remaining in this part of the country. The place chosen for its situation is in some lofty beech trees planted on a hilly part of the estate. The south side of the Park is watered by the river Medway. A tree is still pointed out, said to be the celebrated oak, called Bear's Oak, which was planted at Sir Philip Sidney's birth. It measures upwards of 27 feet in circumference, and is thus celebrated by Waller, in a poem entitled, “At Penshurst :’’— “Go boy, and carve this passion on the bark º “Of yonder tree, which stands the sacred mark “Of noble Sidney's birth; when such benign, “Such more than mortal-making stars did shine; “That there they cannot but for ever prove “The monument and pledge of humble love.” And it is thus noticed by Ben Jonson in his “ Forest:”— “That taller tree which of a mut was set “At his great birth where all the Muses met.” The Parish of Penshurst is situated in that district of the county of Kent called the JWeald. The Village has nothing remarkable in it. The river Eden takes its course through the western part of the Parish, and about the centre of it joins the river Medway, which afterwards flows towards Tunbridge. This part of Kent abounds in chalybeate springs. The living is in the diocese of Rochester, and, being a peculiar of the Arch- bishop of Canterbury, is as such within the deanery of Shoreham. The Church, a large handsome structure, stands near the south-west corner of Penshurst Place. The advowson belongs to the Sidney family, and was granted unto them by Queen Elizabeth. 4 K-2 3% nolc, 3% cut; THE SEAT OF T H E D U K E O F D OR S E T. KNoLE stands in an extensive and beautiful park, a short distance from Seven Oaks, and has been a remarkable mansion from the time of the Conquest. After having been possessed by many illustrious families, it was sold to Thomas Bourchier, Archbishop of Canterbury, who rebuilt the house, and enclosed the park; and left it, at his death in 1486, to the see of Canterbury, as a palace for . his successors for ever. Archbishop Cranmer, finding it necessary to give up a considerable share of the possessions of the church, to save the remainder, Knole, with its park and lands belonging, fell into the hands of the crown. Queen Elizabeth granted the house, together with the park and lands belonging to it, to Thomas Sackville, Esq. afterwards Earl of Dorset, who was related to the queen by the intermarriage of his family with that of Boleyn. The queen’s motive, in bestowing this magnificent residence, it is said, was to keep him near her court and councils, that he might repair thither on any emergency, with more expedition than he could from Buckhurst, the ancient seat of the Sackvilles. The Earl of Dorset came to reside at Knole in 1603; and from that time till his death, which happened while sitting at the council-board, in 1608, he constantly employed at Knole two hundred workmen, in the very essential repairs it required. The principal entrance is through a great tower portal, leading into the first or outer quadrangle. In the centre of the grass-plat, on each side, are models of ancient statues, the Gladiator and Venus, orta mari. From this court is an entrance through a large tower, in the centre of the building, to the inner quadrangle, with a portico in front, supported by eight Ionic columns; over which is an open gallery, with a balustrade. Some of the water-spouts bear the date of 1605, and others 1607. The great hall measures 74 feet 10 inches in length, and 27 in breadth, and is 26 feet 8 inches high ; and has at one end a richly carved screen, supporting a grand music gallery, which bears the arms of Thomas, Earl of Dorset, with those of his Countess. In the chimney are a very curious pair of ancient dogs, of elaborate workmanship. The hall is adorned with several whole-length family portraits, and has the Dais, or raised floor, at one end, agreeably to ancient usage, for the principal table of the noble possessor of the mansion; while other tables stood lengthways down the hall, for tenants and domestics of the family. The long table now remaining here was constructed for the game of shuffle-board, an ancient and popular amusement. The windows are of stained glass. 4-K 3 KNOLE, KENT. The staircase, on the principal standards, has the leopard argent, spotted sable, supporting a shield, which also appears surmounting the gables, on the front of the building. The Holbein gallery, measuring 88 feet in length, contains an extensive collection of portraits of illustrious persons, by Holbein or his scholars. Every room, indeed, has its attractions: independent of the richly furnished gallery of pictures, many of the apartments are hung with curious tapestry, and contain large ebony cabinets, magnificent state beds, &c. They in general exhibit a perfect idea of the style of decoration of the time of James I. in high preservation. - The estates of the Earl of Dorset were sequestered during the civil wars, for his adherence to the royal cause; and Oliver Cromwell is said to have held a court for the purpose in the great dining parlour. In the colonnade, the stained glass exhibits the arms of the matches of the family, from Thomas, the first Earl of Dorset. The antique marbles in the collection here, consist of, a Demosthenes, from the Columbrano palace at Naples; a Fountain Nymph asleep, found at Roma Vecchia by Mr. G. Hamilton; a bust of Brutus, with a dagger; another, called Mar- cellus; a head of Antinous, from Hadrian's villa; and those of the first trium- virate, excepting Crassus. Here are good casts also of the dancing Faun, the Venus de Medici, the listening Slave, and the Boxers, from the Florentine gallery. Other curiosities are, Vandyke and his father-in-law, the unfortunate Earl of Gowrie, in gold tapestry; the arms of the family, curiously cut in paper, by Mrs. Robinson; a very copious genealogy of the Sackville family, illuminated, and with the arms and monuments of the various branches. 4-K 4 3|IIcrton £all, 3%ancagüirc; THE SEAT OF JAMES WILLASEY, ESQ. ALLERTON HALL, formerly the residence of William Roscoe, Esq., the Historian of the Medici, is pleasingly situated on a slight acclivity, and commands several beautiful and extensive views. On the West, after traversing a well-wooded country, the eye rests upon the broad expanse of the River Mersey, beyond which are seen the level plains of Cheshire, bounded in the distance by the mountains of Flint- shire and Denbighshire. On the South the prospect is terminated by the Cheshire hills, amongst which Beeston Castle forms a very prominent feature. The hills of Trodsham, extending towards the East, add greatly to the effect of the morning landscape. The house, which is built of a species of red freestone, found in abun- dance in the neighbourhood, is a very handsome structure, about 120 feet in length; the centre, which is ornamented with four Ionic pilasters supporting a pediment, and resting upon a rustic basement, and one of the wings, were built by Mr. Hard- man in the early part of the last century, but a considerable part of the old Hall, the architecture of which might be referred to the age of James I., remained, until, being in a state of great decay, it was pulled down by Mr. Roscoe, a few years ago. At the same time the grounds, laid out in the old style of gardening, were altered, and assumed their present park-like appearance. On entering the House, a passage on the right leads to the Breakfast-room, a handsome apartment, panelled with oak, the windows of which command a beautiful western view. Adjoining to this are two small sitting rooms. On the left hand of the Hall an Ante-room leads to the Dining-room, a spa- cious apartment, now converted into a nursery, and also to a handsome room built by Mr. Roscoe, for the reception of his valuable Library, but now used as a Dining- room. The Library occupied five recesses extending along both sides of the room, and had been selected with great care by its possessor, and more especially with a view to that department of Literature to which he had chiefly devoted himself. In the same room was also contained a valuable Collection of Prints, and of Drawings, by celebrated artists, which were sold, together with the Library, in the year 1816. On that occasion, the printed Books and MSS. produced the sum of 5,150l., the Prints 1,880l., and the drawings 738l. Several friends of Mr. Roscoe became the purchasers of a portion of the Library, which related more particularly to Italian Literature, with the view of presenting the volumes to their former possessor; but on his declining to accept them, they were deposited at the Athenaeum, in Liver- pool, where they are preserved in separate cases. While the residence of Mr. Roscoe, most of the apartments were adorned with a curious and interesting Collection of Pictures, which had been made by him, for the purpose of illustrating the rise and progress of the art of painting. Over the mantle-piece in the Library hung a magnificent picture of Leo X., now in the pos- session of Mr. Coke, of Holkham, who also became the purchaser of a singularly fine picture of our Saviour, by Leonardo da Vinci. Many of the pictures were disposed upon the Staircase, and in the Gallery, which extends along the greater part of the front, and terminates at the western end with a Drawing-room, used for many years as a Library by Mr. Roscoe. In this room he composed his History of the Life and Pontificate of Leo X. In the Gallery, fronting the Staircase, still remains a pleasing antique marble statue, supposed to represent Innocence. The Bed-rooms and offices are spacious and convenient. Allerton Hall was formerly the property of the ancient family of Lathom of Parbold, afterwards of the Percivals, one of whom was latterly an Alderman of Liverpool, and was purchased, together with much other land in the Parish of Childwall, by James Hardman, Esq. of Rochdale, and his brother, Mr. John Hardman, two opulent merchants in the early part of the last century. Mr. Roscoe became the possessor in the year 1799, and continued to reside here until 1816, Since which time the estate has been purchased by James Willasey, Esq., formerly of Barton Lodge, near Preston. Allerton Hall is about five miles distant from Liverpool, and between one and two miles from the villages of Garston and Woolton. Speke Hall, an ancient edifice of the Norris family, but now belonging to Richard att, Esq., is distant about two miles. G G 39aſc 39all, 3Lancagüirc; THE SEAT OF J O HN B L A C K B U R N E, ES Q. F. R.S. THIS Mansion, which is situated on the east of Speke, the very ancient Seat for- merly belonging to the family of Norris, and at the southern extremity of the county, is also very peculiar in its architecture. Our View represents the North Front, constructed of red brick, with quoins and mullions to the windows, of stone; the east end of which is nearly covered with ivy, and, near the centre, is a porch of stone lately erected. Upon an embattled tower, at the base of which is an Arch, probably the original entrance, but now closed up, is a very large ornamental tablet, sculptured with two oval shields, each bearing the Arms of Ireland, viz. six fleur de lis, and united by clasped hands, surmounted by the crest of a dove, with an olive branch in its beak, and the following inscription :- ** BUILT BY SIR GILBERT, IRELAND, K.T., AND DAME MARG". HIs WIFE, A". D". 1674.” The South Front of this Seat has been entirely erected by the present possessor under the direction of Mr. Nash, who has judiciously adopted a corresponding style of architecture, and similar materials in its construction. A large tablet, upon this front, bears the Arms of Blackburne, viz. a fess nebulé between three mullets, together with eight quarterings, and is thus inscribed:— ‘‘THESE THREE ROOMS AND TOWER WERE ADDED BY JOHN BLACKBURNE, ESQ., IN THE CHARACTER OF BUILDING OF THE NORTH FRONT, A. D. 1806. The principal apartment on the South side is the Museum, 44 feet by 24, con- taining Cabinets of Ornithology, Shells, Minerals, and Medals. The Drawing- room and Dining-room are each 36 feet by 22. On the North is the old Hall, the ceiling of which has been raised, and the space above the ancient panelling filled with the principal heraldic quarterings of the family, which illustrate their alliances in blood, chiefly in Lancashire, and in the neighbouring county of Chester, viz. 1. Blackburne; 2. Norris; 3. Lever; 4. Ashton; 5. Green; 6. Aspinall; 7. Ireland; 8. Hutt ; 9. Hesketh ; 10. Holland ; 11. Collumbers; 12. Walton ; 13. Mereton; 14. Bevington; 15. Hanford; 16. Prayers; 17. Birkenhead; 18. Huxley; 19. Done; 20. Kingsley; 21. Stretch. The South Front commands a very fine view of the Mersey, with the oppo- site coast of Cheshire, the high grounds of which are backed by the mountains of North Wales. The river here swells into a broad estuary nearly four miles across, and, below Liverpool, unites with the sea. The Lord of the Manor of Hale is entitled to a customary duty upon all vessels casting anchor upon the northern shore within this district, and to a tithe of the fish caught on the coast. The estate, at the Conquest, belonged to Gilbert de Walton, Lord of Hale and Halewood, from whom it passed to the family of Columbers, and afterwards to the Hollands, which family terminated in a daughter and co-heiress, Avena, who mar- ried Adam de Ireland, of Hutt, who was living in 1315, from which period, the lordships of Hutt and Hale have continued in the same family. Sir Gilbert Ireland, the founder of this Mansion, married Margaret, the sole heiress of Sir Thomas Ireland, of Bewsey, near Warrington. Sir Gilbert died in 1675, aet. 50, without issue, after which the estate went to the family of Aspinall, the heiress of which married Isaac Green, Esq., of Childwall, who died in 1749, when this mansion came into the possession of Thomas Blackburne, Esq., of Orford, who married his eldest surviving daughter and co-heiress, Ireland Green; he died in 1768, when it descended to John Blackburne, Esq., its present owner, who also possesses another seat at Orford, near Warrington, together with considerable estates in the county. He represented the palatinate in parliament from 1784 to 1830, and his attention to the interests of his constituents caused them to place his portrait in the Sessions Hall of Lancaster Castle, as a testimony of their high sense of his unwearied exertions. G G 2 #nougley Jará, 3%ancashire; THE SEAT OF THE . THE RIGHT HONORABLE EDWARD SMITH STANLEY, EARL OF DERBY, &c. KNowsLEY is in the hundred of West Derby, from whence, and not from the town of Derby, as generally supposed, some authorities state that its noble possessor derives his principal title. The Mansion is situated about half a mile north of the town of Prescot, at the distance of eight miles from Liverpool. It stands in an elevated part of the Park, and forms a conspicuous object from a considerable distance on the West; upon the other sides, it is environed by thick woods, and the building has evidently been erected at different periods. The Estate, together with that of Lathom, already noticed in this work, came into the possession of the present Noble Family upon the marriage of Sir John Stanley, K.G., with Isabel, the daughter and heiress of Sir Thomas Lathom, Knt., in the reign of Richard the Second. The original Mansion at Knowsley, it appears, was very much enlarged by the first Earl of Derby, for the reception of his son-in-law, King Henry VII., in whose service the Earl had so greatly distinguished himself, particularly on the day of the battle of Bosworth Field, where, King Richard the Third being slain, he placed the crown on the Earl of Richmond’s head, and proclaimed him King, by the name of King Henry VII. His Lordship afterwards filled the office of Lord High Steward at his coronation. The preparations made for the Royal visit were upon so grand a scale, both at Knowsley and the roads leading to it, that the first Earl, in some accounts, is said to have then rebuilt the Mansion, which is represented to have been constructed entirely of stone, and graced by two massive round Towers. Subsequent altera- tions by succeeding Earls of Derby had reduced the ancient building to a small part of its original dimensions, which last remaining portion has lately been pulled down, and rebuilt in the style of the old Baronial Mansion, under the direction of Mr. Foster, of Liverpool. It is wholly of dark freestone, and is embattled ; the basement is partly appropriated to the household, but the principal apartment is a spacious and handsome Dining-room, very much admired. Over an entrance on the South side, the architect has judiciously inserted a fragment of the old edifice, which is sculptured with two of the family badges: The eagle’s leg erased, derived from the Lathoms, and the three legs conjoined, armed and spurred, the well-known ensign of the Lords of Man, over which Island the family of Stanley, from the time of Henry IV. to the reign of George II., held absolute jurisdiction, under the Crown, by the service of presenting two Falcons to the King on his Coronation Day. - The most considerable part, of what is now standing, of Knowsley House, was erected by James, the tenth Earl of Derby, who lived in the reigns of King Wil- liam, Queen Anne, and George the First and Second. The West Front is a vast range of building regularly disposed in three divisions of equal height, with the principal entrance in the centre, and the whole surmounted by balustrades and scroll ornaments; the edifice is constructed of red brick, with stone quoins and dressings to the numerous windows. Our view of this. Front is taken from the opposite side of the Ha! Ha! fence which bounds the lawn. On the South is seen the new building, projecting at a right angle upon the West Front. On the North side are the Stables and Coach Houses, but concealed in the view by the dark foliage of the Wood. The House is extensive, but very irregular in its plan; a domestic Chapel occu- pies a part of the East Front, and on the South is a corridor of the Ionic order, surmounted by the Arms and Supporters of the tenth Earl, with an Inscription, indicative of royal ingratitude. G G 3 Over the centre window, on this Front, is a brass tablet in relief, of Adam and Eve driven out of Paradise. A view of this side of the building is shewn in our second Plate, before it is a fine piece of water, and in the Park opposite is the group of Hercules and Antaeus upon a pedestal. The interior of the Mansion contains a great many splendid apartments of large dimensions, adorned with a curious collection of Family Portraits, and many very fine Paintings by the old masters; the latter were chiefly collected by James, the tenth Earl; twenty-two of them were etched by Hamlet Winstanley, a pupil of Kneller, and native of Warrington, and are published under the title of “The Knowsley Gallery.” The Park, the largest in the county, is nearly six miles in circumference. It is pleas- ingly varied in its surface, and adorned with a profusion of fine old timber, and numerous plantations; nor is water, so great an addition to the scene, wanting. In the centre is a lake half a mile in length. The eminences and high ground command beautiful prospects of the country, particularly towards the sea, where the view is more open. The Family of Stanley, for a very long period, have possessed considerable influence in the North of England ; they derive their origin from the Baronial House of Audley, whose Arms are Gules, a Fret Or. Adam de Audley, a second son, bore the Arms of his father, with a label of three points Azure, and was father of William Audley, Esq. of Stanley, in Staffordshire, whose great-grand- son, Sir William Stanley, Kt., married the daughter and heiress of Sir Philip de Bamville, Kt., and became possessed, by his marriage, of Wirral Forest, in Che- shire; in allusion to which, he assumed for his armorial distinction, Argent, on a bend azure, three Bucks' heads cabossed Or, instead of the Coat borne by his ances- tors, with the motto, “Sans Changer,” which has been continued ever since by the Noble Family. #ist of tſje principal jícture; at #motuńIep. A Holy Family—Titian. Belshazzar's Feast—Rembrandt. The Roman Soothsayer—Salvator Rosa. Banditti amongst the Rocks—Ditto. Hagar and Ishmael with the Angel—Ditto. The Angel driving Adam and Eve from Para- dise—Denis Calvert. A Wild Boar Hunt—Rubens and Snyders. The Feast in a Gallery, and the Wife of Pilate interceding in behalf of Jesus Christ—Paul Veronese. Christ delivering the Keys to St. Peter—Van- dyck. The Descent from the Cross–Vandyck. The Love of the Arts, represented by Cupid con- templating rich Armour, Musical Instruments, Pictures, and pieces of Sculpture. - A very fine painting, said to be the joint produc- tion of Vandyck and Snyders. St. Bartholomew—Spagnoletto. Nicodemus communing with Christ – Tinto. retto. (Tije principal iſfamily {}ortraits. Thomas Lord Stanley, K.G., afterwards First Earl of Derby, ob. 1504. Margaret Countess of Richmond, the daughter of John Beaufort Duke of Somerset, first mar- ried to Edmund Earl of Richmond, afterwards to Thomas Earl of Derby. By the former Husband, she was mother of Henry VII., she died, 1509. George Lord Strange, K.G., eldest son of the first Earl of Derby, who married the heiress of John Lord Strange of Knockyn. He was one of the principal Commanders in the King's Army at the Battle of Stoke, in 1487. Ob. I497. Thomas, second Earl of Derby, this nobleman was present at the celebrated Battle of the Spurs in 1513. Ob. 1521. Edward, third Earl of Derby, K. G., ob. 1574– Holbein. Henry, fourth Earl of Derby, K. G., ob. 1592. His Countess was Margaret, only child of Henry Clifford Earl of Cumberland, and Alia- nor, the daughter and heiress of Charles Bran- don, Duke of Suffolk, by Mary, the youngest daughter of King Henry VII. Ferdinando, fifth Earl of Derby. His near alli- ance to the crown exposed him to much danger and intrigue, and he is supposed to have died by poison in 1594. William, sixth Earl of Derby, K. G., Chamber- lain of Chester, &c., ob. 1642. James, seventh Earl of Derby, K. G., a Noble- man distinguished for his loyalty and heroism; as a proof of his extraordinary influence in this county, it is stated that in 1642, no less than 20,000 men flocked to his standard. His spirited reply to Ireton, who made him liberal offers to deliver up the Isle of Man to him, is noticed by Lord Orford as a perfect model of brave natural eloquence. He was beheaded at Bolton in 1651–Vandyck. Charlotte, Countess of Derby, wife of the pre- ceding Nobleman, who is famed for her gal- lant defence of Lathom House in 1644; she survived the Restoration, and died in 1663– Vandyck. Charles, eighth Earl of Derby, Lord Lieute- nant of Lancashire and Cheshire in the reign of Charles II. Ob. 1672–Lely. James, tenth Earl of Derby, in his robes. Ob. 1736–H. Winstanley. James Lord Stanley, called Lord Strange, father of the present Earl of Derby. Ob. 1771– Winstanley. G G 4 łmcc, 3%ancagüirc; THE SEAT OF C H A R L E S B L UN D E L L, E S Q. INCE, long the residence of the family of Blundell, from which it derives the name of Ince Blundell, is situated nine miles from Liverpool, and near the sea. The House contains a numerous assemblage of paintings and sculpture, collected by the late possessor, Henry Blundell, Esq. Amongst the latter may be remarked a statue, called Theseus; a group of a Faun and Nymph; a Torso of Venus, from the Besborough marbles; a Genius carrying a wreath to the Temple, from the Cawdor collection; and one of the supports of an antique Tripod, lately imported :—all of the best period of Greek sculpture. There are also in the collection a Minerva and Diana, both in the Hall. In the Westibule, where the Staircase is, is a sacrificing Priestess, from the Egyp- tian ; an Egyptian figure of red granite. In the Garden is a Consular figure, unrestored, and a female figure with a turret on her head. These, with some bas-reliefs, the principal of which is in the tympanum of the pediment of the Rotunda, and the other in the recess behind the large figure of Jupiter, are the finest, and various busts, heads, &c. Amongst the pictures are four large landscapes by Wilson, esteemed amongst his best works. The finest Italian pictures are the Holy Family, by Andrea del Sarto ; a repetition of Paul Veronese's Marriage Feast, by himself; a View of the Colosseum, with other buildings at Rome; a Holy Family (large) by Pinturrichio; a landscape, of the Caracci school, from the Fisherwick collec- tion; two smaller landscapes, ditto ; four pictures, representing the early Fathers of the Church, St. Jerome, St. Gregory, St. Ambrose, and St. Augus- tine, by Lanfranc. Some fine pieces by Canaletti; and other views in Italy; a view of the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1779, by Wolaire; besides two landscapes, by Bloemen; and a large Flemish picture of Arms, &c. by Biltius. We are bound to speak in the highest terms of the liberal permission which is readily afforded by the proprietor to view this extensive collection of works of art. 3-E 3 Croxteti, Jartº, 3%ancagüirc; TRE SEAT OF THE EARL OF SEFTON. THE principal and west front of this Mansion, represented in the annexed view, was built in 1702, by William Viscount Molyneux, whose arms are over the entrance, in the centre, supported by two lions, with the motto Vivere sat vincere. Above this, in a large compartment, is a sculptured trophy of banners, with the family crest on the keystone. This front is of brick, but all its architectural decorations are stone. Before it is a fine terrace, ascended by a double flight of steps, from whence is a view towards Knowsley and Prescot. On the south-east is the spire of Prescot church, seen in the engraving. The rooms on this front are spacious and lofty, the walls covered with panelled wainscot, and the ceilings stucco, enriched in high relief. The south side of the House is more ancient; and may be assigned to the period of Elizabeth, and was most probably erected by Sir Richard Molyneux, who was knighted by that queen in 1586, at the age of 26, and was afterwards created a Baronet by King James I. in 1611, being the second person who received that title. On the east, at the back of the present house, was, most likely, the ancient front, as the buildings occupy three sides of a quadrangle, from whence is an entrance leading to a large stair- case, the windows of which are still adorned with stained glass, in eight compart- ments:–1. The royal badge of the Red Rose, within the Garter, crowned. 2. The arms of Queen Elizabeth. 3. quartering, argent, between two bendlets sable, three torteaux. 4. The armorial coat of ten quarterings of Sir Thomas Gerard, Bart. of Bryn, near Wigan. 5. Eight quarterings of the Molyneux family, and beneath it a badge of the cross moline in a circle, supported by two conies argent. 6. The arms of Henry VIII. 7. Twelve quarterings of the Howard family, surmounted by an Earl’s coronet. 8. The coat of Henry Stanley, the fourth Earl of Derby, with an escotcheon of pretence for Clifford. Croxteth is pleasantly situated in a large park, four miles from Prescot, and about the same distance from Liverpool. The park entrance is on the south, near which are extensive stables, and the riding-house. The kitchen-garden and farm are on the north-east of the In 1811SIOIT. There are few families in the kingdom who can boast more ample claims to antiquity than that of Molyneux. William des Molines obtained from Roger de Poictiers, who possessed all the lands in this county between the rivers Ribble and Mersey, a grant of the manors of Sefton, Thornton, &c., by consent of William the Conqueror, whereof he made Sefton his chief seat, the site of which ancient mansion is now occupied by a farmhouse. It was originally held as a knight's fee by tenure of castle guard of the Castle of Lancaster. Sir Richard Molyneux, of Sefton, son of Sir Richard Molyneux, who had distinguished himself at the battle of Agincourt, and was knighted by Henry V., was Usher of the Privy Chamber to King Henry VI., who, by patent, dated at Brandon, 28th July, 1446, granted to this family and their heirs, the Chief Forest- ership of the Royal Parks and Forest in West Derbyshire, with the offices of Steward of that and of Staffordshire, together with the Constableship of Liverpool Castle, which grant was confirmed in 1459. Thus the Forest of Simmons Wood, and the two Royal Parks of Croxteth and Toxteth came into their possession, with whom they have remained to the present time; the latter is now divided into numerous allotments. Through a long line of illustrious ancestors, many of whose names stand prominent on the page of British history, these honours and estates have descended to William-Philip, the tenth Viscount Molyneux, and present Earl of Sefton; who has also recently been further enobled, by being advanced to the dignity of a peer of Great Britain. 3-E 4 &burntant gºalſ, £ancagüirc; THE SEAT OF J O H N D A LTO N, ESQ. THURNHAM HALL, the seat and inheritance of the Daltons, is two miles from Ashton Hall, the residence of the Duke of Hamilton, five miles south-west from Lancaster, and about seven from Garstang. The Mansion, which stands on an eminence, commanding a prospect of a most fertile and abundant district, is nearly coeval with the possession of the estate by the family, which was as early as the reign of Queen Mary. Our view, taken from a sketch by Captain Edward Jones, to whom we are under many obligations, represents the front, where modern inno- vation has demolished the projecting bays of the Old Hall, and deprived the win- dows of their mullions; originally it presented a fair specimen of the Hall-house, in the days of Elizabeth; but has since undergone several alterations; the present front, built of free-stone, was completed in in 1823. The Hall in the centre of the house is thirty-nine feet by twenty-four; the Dining-room, on the right of the Hall, twenty-four feet by twenty-seven; and the Library, on the left of the Hall, is twenty-four feet by sixteen; an old oak Staircase leads to the Drawing-room, which is over the Hall, and is of the same dimension. Part of the Manor enjoys the feudal privilege of free-warren. The ruin of Cockersand Abbey, one of the principal antiquities of the county, is situated upon the estate, about two miles from the Hall. It was founded for Cluniac Monks of the Premonstratensian Order, in the reign of Richard I. by Theobald Walter, Lord of Amounderness, and brother of Hubert, Archbishop of Canterbury, whose descendants were the Butlers, Earls of Ormonde, the Bulters of Rawcliffe, &c. The founder of this Abbey granted all the pasture grounds in Pilling as perpetual alms to his Monas- tery, which was dedicated to Saint Mary, and was subordinate to the Abbey of Leicester. It derived its name from its site upon a neck of land which projects into the sea, adjoining to the sands of the Cocker, between the mouth of that river, and the Loyne, or Lune. The original endowment of the Abbey was con- firmed by King John, and afterwards by Richard II., and amongst the principal benefactors were the old Barons of Kendal. There is a remarkable circumstance attending the dissolution of this Abbey, for it appears, that within three years of that event, it was actually restored to its ancient privileges by a grant from King Henry VIII. The building formerly occupied above an acre of ground, and was fortified from the encroachments of the sea by a rock of reddish stone, upon which it was erected. Very little architecture now remains to attest its former grandeur, except the Chapter House, in which several members of the Dalton family have been interred : this portion of the Abbey is octangular, having a single pillar in the centre, to support its groined roof; it stands in a commanding situation, with a fine view over the sands towards the Irish sea. The Daltons are paternally descended from the family of Hoghton, long seated at Hoghton Tower in this county. Richard Hoghton, Esq. of Park Hall, their direct ancestor, being the third son of Sir Richard Hoghton, Knt. of Hoghton Tower, Knight of the Shire for the county of Lancaster, in 1557, 1st of Edward VI., descended from Adam de Hoghton, temp. Henry II. The family derive their maternal descent and name from Sir Robert de Dalton, Knt. who lived in the time of Edward III, and was the father of Sir John Dalton, Knt, who died in 1369, seized of the Manors of Byspham, Dalton Hall, and other lands in this County, vide Tower Rolls. From him in a direct line came Robert Dalton, Esq. of Byspham and Pilling, who purchased the manor and estate of Thurnham in the year 1556. At his death in 1580, without issue, he was succeeded by his nephew Robert, the son of his younger brother, Thomas Dalton Esq. and Anne, the daughter of Sir Richard Molyneux, Knt. of Sephton. Robert Dalton, Esq. died in 1626, and was succeeded by his only son Thomas, who dis- tinguished himself in the cause of Royalty, having raised a regiment of horse at his own expense, to support his sovereign, Charles I. He was desperately wounded at the second battle of Newbury, in 1643, of which he soon afterwards died, and was succeeded in his estate at Thurnham Hall by his son Robert, who made some additions to the Mansion, and married Elizabeth, the daughter and heiress of Thomas Horner, Esq. of Middleham in Yorkshire, by whom he had issue two daughters, co-heiresses: Dorothy, the youngest, inherited the Manors of Caton and Aldcliffe, in Lancashire, part of her father's property; and Elizabeth, the eldest, married William Hoghton Esq. of Park Hall, in this county. The estates of Thurnham Hall, Cockersand Bulk, and lands in the Fryerage, at Lancaster, were limited upon her and her issue, in consequence of which her eldest son John, who succeeded to this estate in 1710, assumed the name and arms of Dalton; he married Frances, the daughter of Sir Piers Mostyn, Bart, and had issue Robert Dalton, Esq. the father of the present proprietor of Thurnham, &c. - T Chilüualſ 49all, 3%ancagüire; THE SEAT OF THE MARQUESS OF SALISBURY. CHILDwall, is about four miles south-east from Liverpool, most delightfully situated, where the distant country breaks upon the view at every turn of the road. The mansion, which is a castellated edifice, after a design by John Nash, Esq. was built by the present possessor, and contains a suite of apartments both commodious and elegant. The building is entirely constructed with freestone, of a reddish colour, and is entered by a handsome porch on the west front; the whole is embattled. The porch opens upon a hall, not large, but corresponding in style with the architectural character of the exterior, the chimney-piece being adorned with the arms and quarterings of the family of Gascoyne. On the left of the hall is the principal staircase. The Library, Dining-room, Drawing-room, and Study, are upon the South and East fronts, which are represented in the view taken from the lawn. In the latter room is a small winding staircase, leading to the top of the turret, from whence is a particularly fine and extensive view all around. At every point, some interesting object meets the eye. On the north-west the prospect extends as far as Aughton Hills, near Ormskirk. On the north is seen the noble woods of Knowsley Park, the spires of Huyton and Prescot churches, and the fine old brick mansion at Roby, while on the south-east flows the broad channel of the Mersey, from Runcorn to Liverpool, bounded by the more distant eminences of Cheshire on the opposite coast. Childwall was the property of noble and distinguished families from a very early period of English history. William Ferrers, Earl of Derby, married Agnes, the daughter of Randle, Earl of Chester; after whose death he had livery of all Earl Randle's lands, between the rivers Ribble and Mersey, together with the Castle and Manor of West Derby. Sir Robert Holland, Knt. obtained Childwall in 1303, the 32nd year of Edward the First's reign. Henry, Duke of Lancaster, died in 1361, in posses- sion of this estate, soon after which the property was transferred to Robert de Lathom, and after his death was granted to Sir John Stanley, K.G. together with the Manors of Lathom, Knowsley, Roby, and Aulasaigh in 1407. More recently, Childwall was the property of the family of Le Grey, from whom it was pur- chased by Isaac Green, Esq. of Liverpool, who afterwards married Mary, the daughter and heiress of Aspinall, Esq. with whom he obtained the Lord- ship and Seat at Hale. He died in 1749, and left two daughters, co-heiresses, one of whom, Ireland Green, married Thomas Blackburne, Esq. of Orford, and Mary married Bamber Gascoyne, Esq. of Barking, in Essex, M.P. for Liverpool, the only son of Sir Crisp Gascoyne, Knt. who died in 1761, and was maternally descended from John Bamber, M.D. a celebrated physician. Bamber Gascoyne, Esq. died in 1791, when he was succeeded in his estates, at Havering, Ilford, &c. in Essex, together with Childwall and others in Lancashire, by his eldest son, the late proprietor, whose daughter and heiress is married to the Marquess of Salisbury. T 2 31athom 390 use, 34amcastirc; THE SEAT OF LORD -SKELMERSDALE. THE situation of Lathom House is that of the ancient castellated Mansion, celebrated in history for the remarkable siege it withstood during fifteen months, in the time of the civil wars, in consequence of the heroic defence maintained by the Countess of Derby during the absence of the Earl in the Isle of Man. It stands in the centre of a pleasant and well-wooded Park, about three miles from Ormskirk, and eleven from Wigan. After the demolition of the old House, which had been a residence of the family of Stanley from the time of Henry IV. a new building was commenced by William, ninth Earl of Derby, who did not live to complete his intentions. At his death, in 1702, the estate became the property of Henrietta, his daughter and co-heiress, who sold it to Henry Fur- ness, Esq. from whom the whole was purchased, in 1724, by Sir Thomas Bootle, of Mel- ling in this county, and from him it has descended to the present proprietor, whose father married the niece of Sir Thomas. The noble Mansion, of which we have given views of each front, was erected about 1725, by Sir Thomas Bootle, who employed in its construction and embellishment an Italian architect, Giacomo Leoni, whose skill in the distribution and ornament of the various apartments, is much to be admired. The plan is that of a grand central building, one hundred and fifty-six feet by seventy-five, with two wings, each one hundred feet by fifty, projecting at right angles on the north or principal front, and united to the main edifice by a curved Ionic colonnade, and at their extreme point by means of a low parapet wall, divided by piers at regular distances, enclosing a court or lawn, diversified with beds of flowers, which wall, and carriage entrance, through iron palisades, is a judicious and recent alteration from the original design. The whole length of the principal front, includ- ing the wings, is three hundred and twenty feet. The elevation is bold, and extremely correct in its proportions; but in a Mansion of such noble dimensions, more of ornament in the decoration would certainly have improved the effect. The north front, when seen in perspective from beneath the colonnade, exhibits all the boldness of its architectural character, but its beautiful symmetry is seen to greater advantage from a little distance. The point chosen for drawing is nearly opposite the end of the east wing. The whole of the west wing, of which the front next the court is seen, is appropriated to stabling, with the appendages concealed from view by the rich foliage which environs them. The Central Building, containing the principal apartments, consists of a rustic base- ment, having a noble ascent of a double flight of steps to the grand Hall; the other rooms occupy a principal and upper story. The centre compartment, in which is the entrance, projects about three feet, and is surmounted by a plain pediment; a bold cornice is con- tinued round the whole, above which is no attic. The windows, nine on each story, have their appropriate architectural decorations, and the wings correspond with each other and with the body of the Mansion. The whole is built with a fine clear coloured stone. The south, or Garden Front, is simple in its architecture, but of elegant proportion, containing thirteen windows on each story. The only entrance on this front is in the Centre of the basement; but on the east end is a temporary convenient flight of steps leading from the principal story to the lawn beneath, this is concealed in our View by the flowering-shrubs in the garden. At a short distance from this point on the east, is a large and handsome Conservatory, stored with a profusion of exotic plants. It is sixty feet long by twenty in width, and is composed of a continued series of Doric pilasters and entablature. Ground plans and elevations of this Mansion are inserted in the “Vitruvius Britan- nicus,” published about the period of its erection by Colin Campbell. A few alterations *ppear to have been since made from the original designs of Leoni, which are chiefly to be observed in the Dining-room and Library, both of which have been enlarged; the latter is now fifty feet in length, and twenty-two wide: two rooms were thrown into one by the present 9Wher; and the division of the apartments is marked by two scagliola columns which Sup- port their entablature; the Ceilings are all entitled to notice, from the boldness of the Ornamental decoration. T 3 Two principal Staircases communicate with the rooms on the east and west of the grand Hall. This magnificent apartment is forty feet square, and thirty feet high. In each angle, and at equal distances on the sides, are Corinthian columns, three-quarter size, in all twelve in number, with their appropriate frieze; the intermediate compartments are adorned with busts, and paintings in chiaro-obscuro on the walls, chiefly allegorical sub- jects by the hand of Goupy. In this Hall stands a Lettern, or Reading Desk, represent- ing an Eagle with expanded wings, which was probably part of the furniture of the ancient domestic chapel. The Dining-room is hung with portraits of the distinguished persons in the time of George II. viz. of his Royal Highness Frederick Prince of Wales, to whom Sir Thomas Bootle, the founder of the Mansion, was Chancellor. William Pulteney, Earl of Bath; Charles, called the Proud, Duke of Somerset, and his second Duchess, with their two daughters, one afterwards Marchioness of Granby, the other Countess of Aylesford; Sir Themas Bootle, in his Chancellor's robes; King George II. and a head of George III. when young, painted in profile by Allan Ramsay, from which there is an engraving by Woollett; there is also in this apartment a portrait of James Earl of Derby, who was be- headed at Bolton for his loyalty to his sovereign, and an interesting head of his wife, Charlotte de la Tremouille, the celebrated Countess of Derby, who defended Lathom House in 1644, and the Isle of Man in 1651. After the submission of the latter place to the Parliament, this heroine was detained in prison with her young children in poverty, till the Restoration: she died in 1663. It may be remarked, that so far from being the bigoted Roman Catholic she is represented in a late popular and amusing Novel, “Peveril of the Peak,” she was actually a Protestant, and was dead before the period to which the narration is confined in that work. The Saloon, forty feet by twenty-four, and twenty-four feet high, is preserved in its original state; it is richly gilt and adorned with whole-length portraits by Vandyck, Lely, and other masters, amongst which are those of Richard Wilbraham, Esq. and of Mary, daughter of Edward Bootle, Esq. the father and mother of the present possessor of the Mansion, by Romney. The Apartments on the principal story are twelve in number, the windows of which command beautiful views of the Park and the country beyond. The Park is nearly four miles in circumference, finely wooded, and well stocked with deer. On the north are seen the course of the river Ribble to the sea, and town of Preston, with the mountains that divide Yorkshire from this County, and those of Cumberland and Westmorland. On the south-east, upon an eminence, is Ash Hurst beacon, a sea- mark used by ships entering Liverpool Harbour. It stands in the neighbouring township of Dalton, about three miles from Lathom, and belongs to Lord Skelmersdale, late E. B. Wilbraham, Esq. At about a quarter of a mile distant from the House is a Chapel, founded in the fifteenth century, and now used by the family. Divine service is performed there twice on Sunday: the Chaplain is also the Almoner to a charitable foundation for twelve poor persons, who have residences attached to the Chapel, and are maintained at the expense of the possessor. There is also a Girls’ school founded a few years ago. - In the Chapel are some ancient seats, and a screen well carved : the more modern decorations are executed in good taste, particularly the small canopies at the east end over the altar. The windows are filled with painted glass, chiefly armorial bearings of the family and their alliances, most of which are the performance of Miss Wilbraham, who has attained great proficiency in an art, which was long considered to be involved in obscurity. The execution of the several compartments are brilliant and delicate, and very considerably improve the architectural effect of the edifice. - Burscough Abbey, the ancient burial-place of the Stanley family, is about three miles distant. It was founded by Robert Fitz-Henry, in the reign of Henry II. whose son, Robert, assumed the surname of Lathom from this Seat. Isabel, the daughter and heir of Sir Thomas Lathom, of Lathom and Knows- ley, married Sir John Stanley, K.G. who died in 1414, and was buried in the north aisle of Burscough Abbey. At the dissolution, the Abbey was destroyed, and a very small part of the ruins are now to be seen, Edward, the third Earl of Derby, then built the Chapel adjoining the Church of Ormskirk, in which he was interred with much funeral pomp, in 1574. He died at Lathom House, the 24th of October, in that year. - Henry VII. visited his father-in-law, the first Earl of Derby, soon after he came to the crown, both at this. Seat and at Knowsley. With Lathom he was highly delighted, and, it is said, caused Rich- mond Palace to be erected upon the same plan. º The Mansion, at the time of the siege, in 1644, was encompassed with a wall six feet in thickness. A moat six feet deep, and twenty-four in breadth, surrounded the whole. Nine bastions at commodious distances in the outer wall, each mounted with six large guns, commanded the approaches in every part. In the midst rose the Eagle Tower, or Keep, and a Gaté-house flanked by the strong Towers formed the entrance to the first court. The parliamentary forces that were opposed to it were unable, from the frequent sorties that were made, to erect a single battery against it, and, after the siege had been raised on Prince Rupert's arrival, other outworks were erected for its better defence. But the whole was afterwards surrendered at discretion, in consequence of treachery on the part of one of the garrison, and the house was ultimately destroyed by the parliament. T 4 #catom ſpouse, Mancashire; THE SEAT OF THE EARL OF WILTON, &c. THE late Earl of Wilton erected this Mansion after the design and under the direction of Samuel Wyatt, Esq. and made it his chief country residence. It stands about four miles from Manchester, on the road to Bury, in a commanding situation, with extensive pros- pects on the east and west. The annexed View represents the South Front, which consists of a centre and two wings connected by a corridor; the main building projects in a semi-circular form, the frieze of which is supported by four three-quarter columns of the Ionic order, and is crowned by a dome; the wings are octangular. Immediately in front are two pedestals bearing cumbent lions, and before it spreads a beautiful lawn, adorned with beds of flowers and shrubs. On the North Front the architectural decoration is of a bolder character, the pediment, which is plain, is supported by four noble columns of the Composite order; the whole contains one principal, and one upper story, and is entirely built with fine freestone. Upon the North Front very great improvements have lately been made, by levelling an eminence, so as to afford a more extended view of the pleasure grounds from the windows. The Park is about five miles in circumference, enclosed with a wall, and is adorned with abundance of fine old timber trees and plantations. On a high spot of ground is a circular Temple, from whence are views over an immense tract of country, bounded by the hills of Yorkshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, and Staffordshire. Heaton is in the hundred of Salford, and is included in the parish of Prestwich, which embraces an area of about fifteen miles in length by three in breadth. It was formerly the property and residence of the Hollands, a family, for antiquity and extraction, inferior to few in the kingdom, and who held considerable possessions in the counties of Lancaster, Northampton, and Leicester. This estate descended to the family of Egerton, in the reign of Queen Anne, by the marriage of Elizabeth, the daughter of William Holland, Esq. and the sister and sole heiress of Edward Holland, Esq. of Heaton and Denton, both in this county, with Sir John Egerton, Bart. the eldest son of Sir Rowland Egerton, Bart, and Bridget, the sister and sole heiress of Thomas Grey, the unfortunate and last Lord Grey de Wilton of that surname; who having been engaged in what is called Sir Walter Raleigh's plot, died in the Tower of London, in 1614. After which, that noble- man's estates in Buckinghamshire were granted to George Williers, Duke of Buckingham. Sir John Egerton, Bart. died in 1729, and was succeeded by his eldest son Sir Holland Egerton, the third Bart. of this family, and the twenty-first male heir in a lineal descent from David, Baron of Malpas, in the time of King Edward I., who held his title under the Earl of Chester, and sat in the Parliament of that Palatinate. He being possessed of the Manor of Egerton, near Malpas, in Cheshire, took the name of Egerton from the place of his residence, according to the custom of that age, and transmitted it to his posterity. Upon the death of Sir Holland Egerton, Bart. at this seat, on the 25th of April, 1730, he was succeeded by his son Edward, who dying in 1744 unmarried, the title and estate descended to his brother Sir Thomas Grey Egerton, Bart. who died in 1756, and was succeeded by his only son Sir Thomas Egerton, Bart. who represented this county in three Parliaments, and ultimately succeeded in obtaining the object of ambition to which his ancestors had aspired for nearly two centuries, and to which they had always consi- dered themselves heirs, viz. the ancient Barony of Grey de Wilton. Sir Thomas Grey was created Lord Grey de Wilton, 15th May, 1784, and on June 26th, 1801, was advanced to the titles of Wiscount and Earl of Wilton, of Wilton Castle, in Herefordshire, by patent, with remainder to the second and other sons successively, of his Lordship's only child Eleanor, the present Countess of Grosvenor. The Earl of Wilton died at this seat, 23d September, 1814, at the age of sixty-five, when the title and large estates devolved to the present nobleman, the second son of Earl Grosvenor, and next brother to the Lord Belgrave, who, November 21, 1821, assumed the name and arms of Egerton, Argent, a lion rampant gules, between three pheons sable, quartering that of Grey de Wilton, Barry of six, argent and azure, in chief a label of five points gules. - 52. 3-k $tantigſ, 39all, 3%ancagijirc; THE SEAT OF CHARLES STANDISH, ESQ. STANDIsh HALL is an irregular brick building, of which the part selected for the subject of the annexed engraving comprehends the most interesting features, shewing the principal front, the domestic offices, and the private chapel, which was an invariable appendage to the mansions of ancient date. The interior of the house is divided into many commodious appartments. The situation of Standish Hall is about six miles south of Chorley, and three from Wigan, in a township of the same name; the Lancashire canal winds its course along one side of the estate. - The ancient and respectable family of Standish have been located at this spot from a period soon after the Conquest; and several members of it have at different times taken a conspicuous part in passing events. Lingard, one of the most eminent of our modern historians, upon the authority of Holinshed, records a valorous deed performed by John Standish, in the reign of Richard II. It appears that John Standish was an attendant upon the youthful monarch at his interview with Wat Tyler, in Smithfield, and was the individual who inflicted the mortal wound upon the person of the demagogue after he had been stunned by William Walworth, Mayor of London. Upon the disposition of rewards made upon this occasion, John Standish was honoured with the order of knight- hood. At a subsequent period, Sir Ralph Standish, belonging to this family, commanded an army in France, in the reign of Henry W.; also during the Pro- tectorate of John Duke of Bedford, and rendered important services to his country. A relation of this Sir Ralph Standish was knighted for his valiant behaviour at the battle of Hopton-field, in Scotland, in 1482. Other members of this ancient family have distinguished themselves in a civil capacity. Henry Standish, Bishop of St. Asaph, went out in company with Sir John Baker, upon an especial embassy to Denmark, in 1526; and was also one of the committee of bishops who assisted Catherine of Arragon, the first queen of Henry VIII., in her suit concerning the divorce. This estate passed, by the marriage of Cecilia, heiress of Ralph Standish, Esq. to William Townley, Esq., of Townley-hall. Two sons and a daughter were the issue of this alliance. The sons, Charles and Edward, died without chil- dren, and in consequence the property went to the issue of the daughter, Cecilia, who had married Charles Strickland, Esq., of Sizergh Castie, in the county of Westmoreland. Their son, Thomas Strickland, of Sizergh, took the name of Standish, and possessed the two estates jointly; but upon his death the Standish property was inherited by his eldest son, Charles Standish, Esq., the present owner; and Sizergh castle, by Thomas Strickland, Esq., the second son. The parish church of Standish is a handsome structure, the steeple of which was erected in 1584, by Richard Moodie, the first protestant rector. There is a statue of this pious divine, habited as a Franciscan friar, to which order he belonged before his conversion to the protestant faith, with an inscription declarative of his munificence in repairing the church. It contains several monuments of the family of the lords of the manor, in whose gift is the living, which is very valuable. The township of Standish with Langtree contains about 400 houses, and 3000 inhabitants. -- Dr. Leigh, in his researches into the antiquities and curiosities of this county palatine, has described a small signet which was found near Standish, in a copper urceolus; and here have also been discovered several Roman coins, and two gold rings of Roman knights. 3-k 2 łjaggraut 39all, £citcºtcrgüirc; THE SEAT OF EDWYN BURNABY, ESQ. This Mansion is situated in the lordship of the same name, nine miles east of Leicester. The House is of freestone, and is pleasantly situated in grounds tastefully laid out and planted: it contains a valuable library of books, collected by the late Dr. Burnaby, and some fine pictures, by the old masters. Amongst its earliest possessors, Baggrave numbers the religious fraternity of the Knights Templars. In later times, the property belonged to the Abbey of St. Mary’s, in Leicester; but on the dissolution of religious houses, it fell into lay hands, and was purchased in 1650 by the family of Edwyn ; and, by the marriage of Anna, only child of John Edwyn, Esq. with the Rev. Andrew Burnaby, Archdeacon of Leicester, and Vicar of Greenwich, it descended to the present owner. The family of Burnaby originally held considerable possessions at Watford, and other places in Northamptonshire. Eustace de Burnaby, Lord of Watford, was sheriff for Northamptonshire in the ninth year of Edward I., and repre- sented the county in the second parliament held in that reign at York. Sir Richard Burnaby sold the Watford property in the reign of James the First, and the family removed into Huntingdonshire and Leicestershire, acquiring possessions in both counties, which ultimately became vested in the Leicester- shire line, of which E. Burnaby, Esq. of Baggrave, is the eldest male branch. Numerous antiquities and sepulchral remains have been found on the estate, some of which were presented by Dr. Burnaby to the British Museum, and others were figured in the Nenia Britannica by the Rev. J. Douglas. #Donington 39all, £ciccºtcrgijire : THE SEAT OF MARQUESS HASTINGS. THIS elegant residence is situated at a short distance from the town of the same name, seven miles from Loughborough, and about eighteen north-west of Leicester. The Manor was formerly in the possession of Thomas Plantagenet, Earl of Lancaster, Leicester, and Derby. In 1594 it was purchased by George, Earl of Huntingdon, who soon after destroyed the castle at this place, and erected a handsome mansion, which continued the principal residence of the Earls of Huntingdon. In 1789 it was bequeathed by Francis Hastings, Earl of Huntingdon, to the Earl of Moira, who erected the present structure of stone, from the designs of W. Wilkins, of Cambridge. It stands in a plain formed by the union of three delightful valleys, which radiate from the spot in the direction of east, south, and south-west. The situation is, notwithstanding, considerably above the general level of the country. The style of the exterior, and entrance Hall, is castellated architecture, adopted from a plan suggested by his Lordship, as best suited to the scenery around. It is a quadrangular edifice, surrounding a court-yard: the principal front is to the south, extending about 130 feet. In the centre is a lofty pointed arch of entrance, springing from turrets; the space over the arch is occupied by small buttresses terminating in pinnacles, between which are lancet windows, and is surmounted by a battlement; over the door is the following inscription : “To THE MEMORY of His UNCLE, FRANCIS, EARL of HUNTINGDON, FROM whose AFFECTION HE RECEIVED THE ESTATE, THIS EDIFICE IS GRATEFULLY DEDICATED BY FRANcis RAwdoN HASTINGs, MDCCXCIII.” The Porch opens to the great hall, 24 feet square; on one side is the Dining-room, 48 feet by 24; and on the other an Ante-chamber, and Drawing-room, 40 by 24. At the west end is the Library, 72 feet long by 26 wide, in which is preserved a collection of royal and noble Letters, arranged with great care by Mr. Edward Dawson, the steward; on the east side is the great Breakfast-Parlour; and, extending beyond the mansion, is the Family Chapel, 58 feet long, by 20 wide, having a high pointed roof and mullioned windows; its walls, supported by buttresses ter- minating in pinnacles, produce a beautiful effect, while it serves to conceal the offices; these, however, extend on the north side of the building, on the ground floor. The scenery in Donington Park is remarkable for pictu- resque beauty, abounding in variegated swells of finest verdure, and adorned with a profusion of noble trees, old majestic oaks, and full-spreading hawthorns. At the northern extremity of the Park is seen Donington Cliff, verging on the river Trent; this eminence is luxuriantly clothed with a fine hanging wood, and the river beneath winds its silvery stream through meadows many miles in length. The Church of Donington, with its taper spire, also becomes an interesting object in the view. - - - $otite of the #rittcipal jicture; at Domington 3%til. PortRAITs.-King Edward IV.-George, Duke of Clarence, his brother, half length, in mail armour —Cardinal Pole, aet. 57, anno 1557—Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, aet. 64, 1544, Holbein–Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester—Jane Shore—Dr. Harvey, Vandyck—Sir Thomas Wyat—Sir John Chardin– Sir Godfrey Kneller—William Prynne–Oliver Cromwell—Alexander Pope—Edmund Waller—Samuel Butler—The Hon. Robert Boyle, Sir P. Lely—Dean Swift–George Williers, Duke of Buckingham, Sir P. Lely—Algernon Percy, Earl of Northumberland, Dobson—James, Earl of Derby, Corn. Jansen– Richard, Earl of Warwick, Vandyck—Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, Porbus—Theophilus, 7th Earl of Huntingdon, half length, Sir G. Kneller—George, 8th Earl of Huntingdon, haif length, Sir G. Kneller —Henry Hastings, 2d Lord Loughborough, Corn. Jansen—Henry, Lord Loughborough. CABINET PICTURES.–Battle of the Boyne, Old Wycke—Nativity and Transfiguration, Zuccarelli– Storm at Sea, Salvator Rosa—Landscape, Seb. Bourdon—Hungarian Camp, and Battle-piece, Bodewyms— Battle-piece, Wouvermans—Port in Holland, Stork—Waterfall, Watteau—Virgin and Child, P. Peru- gimo–Sea-port, Bartolomeo——Two Landscapes, Breughel—Boors, Teniers—Venus, Titian—Nymphs and Satyrs, Rubens and Breughel—Seamen Drinking, A. Vanderwerf–Boors, Ostade–Philosopher, Quintin Matsys—Landscape, Gaspar Poussin–Two Landscapes, Poelemburg—Frost-piece, Night-piece, and Sea-port, Grevenbroeck. 3-H 2 13cludir Cagtic, 3% ciccºtcrgijire; THE SEAT OF JOHN HENRY MANNERS, DUKE OF RUTLAND, K. G. BELVoIR CASTLE presents a most noble and majestic appearance: situated on the summit of a lofty hill, it overlooks a beautiful valley, (from whence originated its name); its foundations are nearly coeval with the Norman Conquest, being originally built by Robert de Todeni, a noble Norman, standard-bearer to William the Conqueror; and it became the chief seat of his Barony, whose posterity enjoyed it, till the reign of King Henry III., when it devolved on Robert de Roos, a great Baron, by marriage with Isabel, daughter and heir of William de Albini, the fourth of that name, descended from the founder, Robert de Todeni: from the Lords Roos, this ancient seat came to Sir Robert Manners, of Etall, in the county of Northumberland, who married Eleanor, eldest of the three sisters, and coheiress of Edmund Lord Roos. Belvoir Castle has remained in the possession of the noble family of Manners ever since that time. Thomas Manners, Lord Roos, was the first Earl of Rutland, being created in 1520, 12 Henry VIII. : to this Nobleman is to be attributed the restoration and rebuilding of Belvoir Castle, which had continued in ruins from the time of the Civil Wars between the Royal Houses of York and Lancaster, when it was attacked and despoiled by William Lord Hastings. Henry the second Earl also devoted much of his attention to this Castle, and greatly extended the buildings during his life. It remained a noble and princely residence till the unhappy war between the King and the Parliament, during which time it was occasionally garrisoned by each party, and materially suffered from both. After the Restoration, in 1668, the Castle was again repaired and restored. The first Duke of Rutland, as he was master of a great fortune, kept up here the old English hospitality; he resided almost entirely at Belvoir, and, for many years before his death, never came to London. Great alterations were made, and an entire new arrangement given to the interior of this magnificent pile, by the present Duke, chiefly under the direction of the late James Wyatt, Esq., at an expense of at least two hundred thousand pounds. January 20, 1814, it was visited by his present Majesty, then Prince Regent: His Royal Highness was received amidst a royal salute from cannon on the battlements of the Castle; at the same time the Royal standard was displayed on the Staunton Tower. The Duke of Rutland received the Prince Regent at the entrance of the Castle; but the golden key of Staunton Tower, of exquisite workmanship, was delivered to the illustrious guest in the Drawing Room soon after his arrival, on a cushion of crimson velvet, by the Rev. Dr. Staunton, by virtue of the following tenure: The chief strong hold of the Castle is an outwork defence called Staunton Tower, the command of which is held by the family of that name, in the Manor of Staunton, by tenure of Castle-guard, by which they were anciently required to appear with soldiers for the defence of this strong post in case of danger; or, if required, to be called upon by the Lord of the Castle. And it has been the custom when any of the Royal Family have honoured Belvoir Castle with their presence, for the chief of the Staunton family personally to appear, and present the key of the Strong Hold to such distinguished personage. . During the stay of his Royal Highness at the Castle, the Marquess of Granby, his Grace's eldest son, now deceased, was baptized by the Archbishop of Canter- bury in the great Gallery: the sponsors were the Prince Regent and the Duke of York, and the Duchess Dowager of Rutland. Previously to leaving the Castle, His Royal Highness named one of the Towers “ The Regent Tower,” in remem brance of his visit; and was pleased to signify his pleasure that a bust of himself should be placed in the centre. In the year 1816, while the improvements were still going on, a most calamitous fire broke out on October 26, by which this splendid seat was nearly destroyed; the grand Staircase, and, what will ever be regretted, the Picture Gallery, with most of the very fine family pictures, the whole of Sir Joshua Reynolds’, among which Was the celebrated Picture of the Nativity, were consumed. The loss of property on this melancholy occasion is estimated to have been not less than 120,000l. ; the flames had reached the Regent's Gallery, but that noble *Pºrtment was happily saved : it is 127 feet long, and is filled with the choicest productions of art. . A massy golden Salver entirely composed of tributary tokens of Royal and Public respect for National Ser- Yºes performed by the Rutland Family, bearing an inscription expressive of the several causes and dates of these honourable donations, was preserved from the late fire; but a very valuable service of communion platewasios. §. restoration of the Castle is now nearly complete, and it most certainly exceeds in beauty, unformity, and correctness of Architecture, its former appearance. T Q 3%igt of tije Đictureş at 33riuoit (ſtagtic. PortRAIT of King Henry VIII.-Holbein. Gamblers—Manfredi. Gipsy telling Fortunes to a Banditti—Cara- vaggio. The Interior of a Church—P. Neefs. The Flight into Egypt—Luca Giordano. Hercules and Antaeus—Rubens. St. Peter—Guido. Landscape and Figures—Berchem. Virgin, Child, Joseph, and a Female Saint—P. Weromese. Virgin and Child—Carlo Dolci. Ditto—Parmigiano. Brisk Gale—W. Vannervelde. Calm—Monamy. Agar and Ishmael—Manfredi. A Head—Albert Durer. Portrait of Vosterman—Vandyck. Virgin, Child, and St. John—A. del Sarto. Christ feeding the Multitude—Ferg. Portrait of a Goldsmith—Se ipse. Rembrandt’s Portrait—Se ipse. Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau–Ferg. Portrait of Walker—Se ipse. A Head—Merevelt. Adoration of the Magi—Bassan. T)utch Proverbs—D. Temiers. Landscape by Moonlight—Vandermeer. Storks—Temiers. Landscape–Wynants—figures by Wouvermans. Peasants ploughing—Berchem. Temptation of St. Anthony—Temiers. Shepherd and Shepherdess—Rubens. Landscape (small upright)—Ruysdaal. Virgin, Child, and St. John, small—A. Caracci. Landscape (upright small)—Ruysdaal. Dog and dead Wolf—Weenina, Landscape (upright)—Claude Lorraine. Farrier's Shop—Wouvermans. The Farmer's Dinner—Jan Steem. Landscape, Morning—Claude Lorraine. Ditto, Sunset (small and large)—Ditto. Adoration of the Shepherds—F. Mola. A Storm at Sea—W. Vandervelde. Landscape and Cattle—Pymaker. Head of a Friar—Bronzino. Crucifixion of a Malefactor—Vandyck. Small Landscape, Flight into Egypt—Claude Lorraine. Boy and Girl—Gerard Douw. Holy Family—Schedoni. Quack Doctor (small)—Teniers. A Young Man and Lady, by Candlelight— Schalkem. Silence—Sebastian Bourdon. An Old Lady giving Advice to a Young one— Schalken. Boys’ School—Crespi. Woman and Man sleeping—Ostade. The Wise Men's Offering–Murillo. Landscape, Cottage, Children, Evening–Gains- borough. Ditto, Mid-day—Ditto. Ditto (figures by Wouvermans)—Wynants. . Ditto, and Cattle, Sea in distance—Cuyp. Small Portrait, round Picture—Teniers. Coronation of St. Catharine–Rubens. Peter denying Christ—Caravaggio. Landscape, Peasants ploughing–Berchem. A small Portrait of a Lady (round). Virgin, Child, and Saints—Murillo. A Lady and Attendants, Music Party—Netscher. A Monk at Prayers—Carlo Dolci. Girls’ School—Crespi. - Small Landscape—Decker. A Lady and her Servant—Mieris. Two Landscapes (small)—Wymants. A Portrait of an Old Man. - Adam and Eve expelled from Paradise—Van- derwerf. - Buildings and Landscape—Vanderhyde. The Shepherds’ Offering—Poelemberg. Battle (small Picture)—Vandermeulen. Portrait of Barbarossa—Vandyck. A Landscape—G. Poussin. A Head (small). Ditto, ditto. A Landscape, after Poussin. Stone Building and Figures—La Naen. King Henry VII., Empson and Dudley. A Friar—Bronzino. Holy Family—Rubens. A small Picture—Temiers. Landscape and Cattle—Vandervelde. Angel appearing to the Shepherds—Bassan. Virgin, Child, and Joseph-School of Corregio. Small Landscape—Elshiemer. Entombing of Christ—Luca Penni. View of a Cathedral—Vanderhyde. Cupid and the Graces—Albano. A Landscape (octagon)—Claude Lorraine. Ponto Molo—Borgognome. A Landscape (figures by Rubens)—Breughel. Farm Yard—Temiers. Merrymaking—Ferg. Landscape and Figures—Vanderhyde. Ditto, ditto—Paul Bril and Reubens. Seven Pictures representing the Seven Sacra- ments, viz. –Extreme Unction,--Ordination,-- Confirmation,-Marriage,_St. John baptizing our Saviour, Infant Baptism,_The last Sup- per-N. Poussin. Martyrdom of St. Andrew—Spagnoletto. Two Sea-pieces—Ruysdaal. A Procession at the Installation of the Order of the Garter—Vandyck. The Earl of Southampton—C. Janssen. The Countess of Southampton–Ditto. King John signing Magna Charta—Mortimer. A Case of Miniatures. The Death of Lord Robert Manners—Stothard. Group of Banditti—Mortimer. Ditto of Fishermen—Ditto. The River Thames frozen over—Marlow. Fresh Breeze off Flushing—Marlow. A Landscape, Morning—Gainsborough. The Calling of Samuel—West, P.R.A. The Companion to ditto—Ditto. A View in Florence—Murlow. A ditto near Naples—Ditto. The Holy Family and St. John—Murillo, A View on the Rhine, Boats repairing—Satch- leven. Holy Family—Corregio. Landscape and Figures—Vanudan. - The Town of Newmarket and Warren Hill— Seymour. Venus giving the giano. - The Birth of Ericthonius—Rubens. Breast to Cupid—Parmi- Q 2 Colc Ortolt 39all, 3% ciccºtcrgijirc; LATE THE SEAT OF - SIR GEORGE HOWLAND BEAUMONT, BART. THIs building was begun in 1804, and finished in 1808, under the direction of George Dance, R.A. architect. It is built of the stone of the country, and decorated with Turrets and an arched Portal for the approach of carriages to the front entrance; the apartments are commodious and well-disposed. In the centre of the house is a polygonal hall and staircase, which are much admired. Amongst many valuable pictures with which the house was adorned, but which have since been presented to the National Gallery by their noble-minded owner, were the following. %igt of tije principal jictured. IN THE DINING ROOM. A Jew Rabbi, by Rembrandt. A Landscape and figures, by Both. A Picture, by Sebastian Bourdon, highly esteemed by its possessor, both on account of its intrinsic merit, and as it is a memorial of the valued friendship of Sir Joshua Reynolds, who be- queathed it to him by his will. A View in Venice, by Canaletti. IN THE BREAKFAST Room. - A Landscape, with the story of Narcissus, by Claude Lorraine, acknowledged to be one of the best specimens of this admirable artist. A well-known print of this picture was engraved by Vivares. Cephalis and Procris, by the same Master. A well-known classical Landscape, by Nicolo Poussim. - An Old Man's head, and the head of a Black, two Studies from nature, by Sir Joshua Reynolds. A Landscape, by Swannevelt. IN THE DRAWING ROOM. A Landscape, by Rubens; this extraordinary picture was painted by him for the Balbi fami- ly, and hung in their palace in Genoa until the commencement of the French Revolution, when it was brought to this country; for an accurate and truly poetical description of this work, see the poem called “The Picture,” by the Rev. William Lisle Bowles. A small Claude, remarkable for its brilliancy and purity. Ditto, its companion. IN THE LIBRARY. A very fine whole-length Portrait of the late Lady Dowager Beaumont, mother of the present Sir George, who was painted in 1809, at the advanced age of 91: her placid and venerable form is accurately represented, and the picture altogether reflects high honour on its ingenious author, William Owen, R.A. Another Portrait of the above-mentioned Lady, by Gainsborough, painted in 1768. - Portrait of Mrs. Howland, sister of the above Lady Dowager Beaumont, by William Owen, R.A. Portrait of the present Lady Beaumont, painted in 1778, by Sir Joshua Reynolds. Ditto, of the present Sir George Beaumont, painted in 1778, by Sir Joshua Reynolds, both in his best style. Two excellent Landscapes, by Richard Wilson, R. A., one, the famous Niobe, engraved by Smith, and the other a view near Tivoli; both reflect high credit on British art. A large Landscape and figures, by Gainsborough. Portrait of William Smith, Esq. who came upon the stage in 1753, and continued more than thirty-five years one of the chief ornaments of the British Theatre : he was, in 1818, living in retirement at Bury St. Edmund's, in his 90th year, the delight of his numerous friends. IN THE STUDY. A fine old family Portrait, painter unknown, date 1556. - Portrait of John Beaumont, born 1410, created Viscount Beaumont 1434, was Constable and Chamberlain of England, and slain at the bat- tle of Northampton, July 10th, 1460: he was the first Viscount created in England. Ditto, of George Villars Duke of Buckingham, grandson of Mary, daughter of Francis Beau- mont, Esq. A finished sketch in two colours, of the taking down from the Cross, by Rembrandt ; admirable for composition, expression, and effect. There is a print of it by Picart. Two comic pictures, by Smirke. A game-keeper, admirably painted by Wilkie, R.A. A well-painted Portrait, by Beechey, of the Earl of Mulgrave. An excellent drawing, in colours, of the present Lady Beaumont, by Edridge. . The Manor and Estate of Cole Orton, near Ashby-de-la-Zouch, came first into the Beaumont family in 1426, by the marriage of Philippa, daughter and heiress of Thomas Maurward, Esq., of Overton, Quartermarsh, and Cole Orton, and Sir Thomas Beaumont, Knight, Lord Basquerville in France, Warden of the Cinque Ports, and Governor of Dover Castle, who died 36th Hen. VI. 1457.- See Nichols's History of Leicestershire, vol. 5th. It may not be uninteresting to remark, that Francis Beaumont, the eminent Dramatic Poet, was a descendant of the same family with the present possessor of Cole Orton." Q 3 }}regtungſt ſºall, 3Lciccºtcrgijire; THE SEAT OF CHARLES JAMES PACKE, ESQ. THIS elegant Mansion is beautifully situated in an amphitheatre of plantations by which it is surrounded, except on the west side, which has been judiciously left open to admit the fine wild scenery of Charnwood forest. It is on the north side of the county of Leicester, in the Hundred of East Goscote, and bordering upon Nottinghamshire; being about twelve miles from each county town, and three miles north-east from Loughborough. This Estate has been lately con- siderably improved by Mr. Packe, who has displayed a fine taste in laying out the grounds, which are now so great an ornament to his residence. The removal of the enclosures in front of Prestwold, which has been effected within these few years, give it a park-like appearance. The House, also, has recently been much enlarged, which has rendered it a most commodious edifice; two very handsome Lodges have been built at the entrance of an avenue of elms, through which the road to it passes. This family originally resided at Cotes, which is about two miles from Prest- wold, and is now a ruin, in the possession of Mr. Packe; on the destruction of the old Hall at Cotes by fire, they changed their residence to Prestwold. The late Mr. Packe, as well as the present proprietor of Prestwold, had a very great pleasure in planting, and, by their united exertions, the estates around this Mansion are most abundantly ornamented with the finest growing timber; in addition to the plantations, the hedgerows are so thickly filled with trees, that, from a distance, the Mansion has the effect of being embosomed in One entire wood. The tower of the church has a very picturesque appearance, rising above the tops of the trees by which it is surrounded; in the chancel are several very fine monuments; among others is a large one of Sir Christopher Packe, Knt., who was a very conspicuous character during the protectorate of Oliver Cromwell. There is likewise a most beautiful specimen of sculpture by Rossi, in a monu- ment to the memory of Major Packe, who fell in leading a charge of his regiment (the Royal Horse Guards) at the battle of Waterloo. Q 4 %angton gºalſ, 34ciccºtcrgijirc; THE SEAT OF THE REV. JAMES ORD. LANGTON HALL is situated on a rising ground, about a mile and a half distant from the turnpike road leading between Harborough and Leicester: towards the south and west it commands extensive views of a rich and cultivated country, on the north and east sides being sheltered by lofty oak and elm trees. The mansion is a very ancient structure, built at different periods, but within the last fourteen or fifteen years, since it became the residence of the present owner, it has undergone considerable alterations; which, though in some degree depriving it of its original appearance, have tended considerably to the addition of its internal comfort: the rooms, considering the period when they were built, being lofty and well proportioned, and the whole well calculated for the residence of a private country gentleman. In the drawing-room is a good copy by Old Stone, from Vandyke's picture of Charles I. and his Family, the original of which is at Windsor, and a half-length of Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia, in a black dress, most richly ornamented. There are also a few curious miniatures both in oil and water colours, though the latter have suffered from exposure to the sun: the most remarkable are Henry VIII., in a small circle, most delicately painted on a blue ground; the companion to it, James I., equally highly finished on pink-Mary, Princess of Orange, mother of William III.-Mrs. Bendish, grand-daughter of Oliver Cromwell.—A head, marked on the back “Ben Jonson,” exactly resembling the engraving by Houbraken, now considered as spurious.- Two small heads, one a Lady in the habit of a nun; the other a Knight of the Garter; both unknown: on the back of each is the following inscription, “50 in : cubbord—within ; cabon'.-room at Whitehall, 1638.”—Henry, Prince of Wales, son of James I.-Mrs. Waller, wife of the poet.—But that in most perfect preservation is a portrait of General Ireton, in oil, which, though bear- ing no very striking resemblance to any engraving, is an undoubted original: the expression of the countenance is peculiar, and fully answers Lord Clarendon's description, that “he was of a melancholy, reserved, dark nature, communicating his thoughts to very few, so that for the most part he resolved alone.” The view in the Plate exhibits the east front, and the low part towards the left, the more ancient style of the building. Langton Hall was well known during the time in which it was tenanted by the late Mr. Meynell, then owner of the celebrated pack of fox-hounds. Here, among various other characters, the infamous Duke of Orleans passed some time, during one of those intervals in which he retired from the treasons which he was agitating in his own unhappy country. This estate for a great number of years was passed to its different owners by the female line. In 1553, it was the property of the Strelleys, descendants of a family long seated in Nottinghamshire; from them it came by marriage to the Staveleys; in the same manner to the Stantons; and from them to the Picker- ings, Nova Scotia Baronets of Titchmarsh, in Northamptonshire: the last Baronet dying without issue, it became the joint property of his two sisters, and was by them bequeathed to their relative, the present owner, whose maternal ancestors, the Dillinghams, had married into that family. - - . The Rev. James Ord is third son of the late William Ord, Esq. of Fenham, in the county of Northumberland: he married Barbara, daughter of the late Charles Brandling, Esq. of Gosforth House, near Newcastle on Tyne, by whom he has issue two sons and three daughters. - The sketch from which the drawing was made was presented, with the account, *o the proprietors, by James Pickering Ord, Esq. R &ligtom 39all, £ciccºtcrgijire; THE SEAT OF sIR HENRY HALFORD, BART. Wistow has been the seat of the family of Halford for nearly two centuries. Sir Richard Halford was High Sheriff for the county of Leicester in the year 1641, and was raised to the Baronetage by King Charles I., who made Wistow his head-quarters more than once during the Civil Wars, and slept there the night before the fatal battle of Naseby. It is situated to the westward of the high road leading from Market Har- borough to Leicester; and is a conspicuous object about nine miles from the latter place. The plantations, which surround it, were very formal; but, within the last few years, great additions have been made to them by the present pos- sessor, Sir Henry Halford, Bart., one of the physicians of the late King and of his present Majesty, and the gardens have been enlarged, and are now very extensive and beautiful. The House consists of a lofty and spacious Hall, an ample Dining-room, Library, Drawing-rooms, Billiard-room, &c. &c., and of numerous Bed-chambers corresponding with such a suite of apartments. It contains some good pictures, and some elegant busts brought from Italy. Amongst the former, we observe portraits of his late Majesty; of Charles I., after Vandyke, by Sir Peter Lely; of James II., by the same, an excellent picture; and a capital one of Lord Clarendon, by Vandyke.—Pilate washing his Hands, by Ludovico Caracci.-Abraham about to sacrifice Isaac, by Luca Jordano-Rubens, by himself—A beautiful full-length of William, Duke of Cumberland, in his robes of the Garter, by Sir Joshua Reynolds.-Several fine pictures by Canaletti, &c. &c. The House possesses, also, some relics preserved with religious care; viz, a sword and saddle, with its handsome enamelled stirrups, of Charles I., left at Wistow, when he proceeded to Naseby field. The Church is situated at a convenient distance from the House, and, approached by a gravel-walk, through a beautiful avenue, at the termination of a large sheet of Water, is one of the most picturesque views in the county, and contains some handsome monuments of this loyal and ancient family. R 2 Cºlijattom 390 uge, 31 ciccºtcrgüirc; THE SEAT OF EDWARD DAWSON, ESQ. This elegant Mansion, which stands on a hill near Hathorn, on the road from Loughborough to Cavendish Bridge, was built about the year 1802, by J. Johnson, architect, of Leicester, for the late Edward Dawson, Esq. The whole is con- structed of fine stone, with a rustic basement. In plan the House is nearly quadrangular; but upon the south-east front, is a semicircular projection at the entrance. The architecture is pure, and displays much taste. The Mansion is situated in a picturesque part of the county, commanding views of great variety and interest. On the north the handsome parish church of Kegworth forms a conspicuous object, backed by the Derbyshire hills. On the east, the spires of Sutton Bonnington and Normanton-on-Soar, are both seen across the river Soar, which here divides the counties of Leicester and Nottingham: more to the south appears the fine tower of Loughborough Church, about four miles distant; and a few miles farther, in the same direction, rises Mount Sorrel Rock, the first of a range of hills, called Charnwood Forest, which terminates the view for the extent of several miles, in a westerly direction. The outline of this range appears to peculiar advantage from the pleasure- grounds, and in several points is broken into highly picturesque forms, parti- cularly in the direction of Whitwick rocks. The other most conspicuous points are Beacon Hill, Hives Head, and Bardon Hill; which last is the most elevated spot in this part of the country, and commands one of the most extensive panoramic views in the kingdom. The Shrubberies upon the south-west front are laid out with peculiar taste; near the house is a very fine Conservatory, and at a short distance, is a singularly beautiful rustic Summer-House, or small Temple, of the Doric order, with fluted columns; the whole of classical purity in its architectural particulars, but com- posed of the simplest materials, chiefly oak bark, which has the effect of old grey stone; the interior walls and ceiling are covered with a coat of grey moss, and the floor tesselated in circles with short piles of larch. The grass lands. Which surround the house are thrown into the form of a Park, by means of sunk fences, and are ornamented with many fine trees, amongst which the ash are remarkable for their size. Whatton, or, as it is sometimes called, Long Whatton, is a rectory in the hundred of West Goscote, about five miles from Loughborough. The late Edward Dawson, Esq., of Whatton, and one of the six lords of Charnwood Forest, was very highly respected in this neighbourhood. He died at Cowley House, near Uxbridge, in Middlesex, 23d October, 1815, and was buried at Whatton. - R 3 Carlton Curlicut ſºall, 31 ciccºtcrgijire; THE SEAT OF SIR JOHN HENRY PALMER, BART. THIs House is situated about nine miles from Leicester, and seven from Market Harborough. It stands high ; and a clump of fir-trees, at a short distance from it, is seen nearly thirty miles off. The country round it is chiefly rich pasture ground. - By a date upon the edifice, it was probably finished A. D. 1636; but it must have taken many years in building, as it is constructed principally of stone brought from Kelton, near Stamford, twenty miles from the place. The Carlton Curlieu estate was formerly the property of Sir John Bale, whose family became extinct during the civil wars which wasted the country in the seven- teenth century. In a small chapel, adjoining the church, is a marble monu- ment representing Sir John and his Wife in a recumbent attitude, with hands uplifted as in prayer; the former, in the military costume of the time. The estate afterwards passed to a person of the name of Prudham, who, in the reign of Charles II., sold it to Sir Geoffrey Palmer, Bart., the King's Attorney General. The annexed View represents the South Front of the Mansion, which has never before been engraved. Of the West Front there are two prints, one in Nichol’s History of the County, coarsely engraved by Longmate, but remark- ably accurate ; the other in Throsby's Leicestershire Views, which scarcely bears any resemblance of it. The latter author visited Carlton Curlieu Hall about the year 1791, when it was only inhabited by a housekeeper, and says, not very intelligibly, “It is of stone, but it is grey, seemingly more from neglect than years.” The House is now occupied by the Rev. Henry Palmer, the brother of the present owner, who has made considerable improvements in the interior and in the offices. R 4 3toucety #AII, 4ticestergbirt: THE SEAT OF SIR FREDERICK GUSTAVUS FOWKE, BART. Low ESBY HALL is situated on the eastern side of this county, about half way in a direct line between Leicester and Oakham, the county-town of Rutland. The House stands on a healthy and agreeable elevation, in the midst of hill and dale. The valley towards the west affords a picturesque and pleasing pros- pect, bounded by the fine outline of Charnwood Forest Hills. Considerable pains have been bestowed upon the pleasure-grounds, which are extensive, and varied with wood and water. They were laid out in the year 1819, and are much admired by all who have a taste for landscape gardening. “Artis est celare artem,” ought to be the motto of every landscape gardener: a fair appli- cation of this principle is attempted in these grounds, where the chief care has been to avoid distorting the easy undulations and naturally diversified features of the surface selected for improvement. This estate formerly belonged to Colonel Hutchinson, (Governor of Not- tingham Castle in 1643,) who devised it to his widow, Lucy Hutchinson, in fee; of whom it was purchased, in 1668, by Richard Woollaston, Esq., a maternal ancestor of the present possessor. It thence descended to Ann Woollaston, one of the daughters and co-heiresses of Sir Isaac Woollaston, Bart., great-grandson of Richard Woollaston; Sir Isaac Woollaston’s only son, Isaac Lawrence Woollaston, died an infant, when the estate came to his two daughters, Sarah and Ann Woollaston. Sarah married Taylor White, Esq. of Wallingwells, Nottinghamshire; and Ann married Sir Thomas Fowke, only son of Lieut.-Gen. Fowke, who was Governor of Gibraltar in 1753. Sir Thomas was Equerry and Groom of the Bedchamber to Henry, late Duke of Cumber- land, brother of George the Third. Sir Isaac Woollaston's estates in Leicester- shire, and elsewhere, were divided, pursuant to act of parliament, between his two daughters, Sarah and Ann. Lowesby was allotted to Ann, the mother of the present owner. Sir Isaac Woollaston inherited the title of Baronet from his uncle, Sir Edward Lawrence, of St. Ives, Huntingdonshire, whose creation took place in 1748, with remainder to his nephew, Isaac Woollaston. The title having become extinct on the death of the infant, Lawrence Woollaston, his majesty, George the Third, was graciously pleased to permit its revival, in 1812, in the person of the present Baronet. There is a fine full-length portrait of General Ireton, by Honthorst, in the house, dated 1640. In the interesting memoirs of Colonel Hutchinson, written by his widow, it is stated, (p. 79,) “ that Mr. Henry Ireton was kinsman of Mr. Hutchinson, and one that had received so much advantage to himself and his family, in the county, by Sir Thomas Hutchinson's countenance and pro- tection, that he seemed a kind of dependant upon him; being besides a very grave, serious, religious person, there was a great league of kindness and good will between them.”—This relationship and intimacy between Hutchinson and Ireton, may account for the picture being at Lowesby, where it is fixed in the wainscot at the west-end of the dining-room. The above-named Richard Woollaston, at his death, made a charitable bequest, (now, land producing £300 a year.) to be applied in clothing pious poor people, in Lowesby, and five con- tiguous parishes, together with two parishes in Hertfordshire. The clothing is annually distributed amongst the poor of these parishes, in the month of November. The heir-at-law has the sole nomination of the objects of this excellent charity. - 3–T 3 Hºrnbant ſºall, £incoln.gijirc; THE SEAT OF CHARLES CLIFFORD, LORD CLIF F O RID OF C H U D LEI G. H. THE manor of Irnham was one of the fifteen manors in the County of Lincoln, bestowed by William the Conqueror on Ralph de Paganel, or Paynell, in whose male descendants it continued until the year 1220, when it passed to Sir Andrew Luttrell, Knight, son of Sir Godfrey Luttrell, who had married Trecethinta, daughter and heiress of William Paynell, of Hoton Paynell; whose grandson, Sir Robert Luttrell, was summoned to parliament, as Baron of Irnham, 23 Edw. I. A. D. 1298. The manor continued in his line until the year 1419, when Sir Geoffrey Luttrell, seventh Baron of Irnham, dying without issue, it devolved by the marriage of his sister and heir, Hawisia, to Sir Geoffrey Hilton, Knight, who died in 1460. His son Godfrey, dying in 1472, left an only daughter, Elizabeth Hilton, who became the wife of Richard Thimelby, of Polham, whose descend- ants possessed the estate till about the year 1700, when the right line once more failing on the death of Mary, only surviving daughter and heiress of Sir John Thimelby, and widow of Thomas Gifford, of Chillington, in the county of Staf- ford, Esq., who devised it by will to her cousin Benedict Conquest, Esq., of Houghton Conquest, in the county of Bedford, whose ancestor, Richard Conquest, had married Elizabeth Thimelby, Lady of the Bedchamber to Henrietta Maria, Queen of Charles the First. Benedict Conquest, Esq., dying 27th October, 1753, left an only daughter, Mary Christina, who, 31st May, 1763, married Henry, eighth Lord Arundell of Wardour, who died 4th December, 1808. Having had two daughters and co-heirs; Maria Christina, married to her cousin, James Everard, afterwards ninth Lord Arundell; and Eleanora, the wife of Charles, the seventh Lord Clifford of Chudleigh, who is now the possessor of Irnham, by virtue of the will of the Dowager Lady Arundell, who died in June, 1813. The Mansion House of Irnham is recorded by Leland in his Itinerary, to have been built by Richard Thimelby, Esq., who became possessed of the “states on his marriage with Elizabeth, the heiress of Godfrey Hilton; and died in 1531. It is substantially built of stone in the form of the letter L, facing sºuth and east. On the eastern side, a Porch of more modern date than the Tudor Arch of the Door, gives admittance into the ample and lofty Hall, open to the roof, 52 feet 10 inches, by 29 feet 3 inches. On three sides of which runs a Gallery of communication to the Apartments of the First Floor; the Walls of which are hung with a numerous series of Family Portaits of indivi- duals of the families of Thimelby, Markham, Conquest, and others; among which may be distinguished: A fine full-length of Thomas Darcy, First Lord - A Portrait, exquisitely wrought in tapestry, of Darcy, of Chich, Lord Chamberlain to Edward. Sir Francis Crane, who established a manufactory VI. A. D. 1551, by Gerbicius Flick. A full-length of Thos. Savage, first Earl Rivers. Jºhn Thimelby, Esq., last of his name, by Joseph Michael Wright, A. D. 1688. Benedict Conquest, Esq., by Romney. Henry, Eighth Lord Arundell, by Romney. Mary Christina Conquest, wife of the Right Honourable Lord Arundell, by Romney. of tapestry at Chelsea, in the reign of James I.; and also St. George and the Dragon of the same manufactory. IN THE CHAPEL. A Crucifixion, by Murillo. An Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, by Fran- cis Solimena. An Ivory Crucifix is religiously preserved, which the constant tradition in the family asserts to have been the very same held by Mary Queen of Scots at her execution. (For this account of Irnham we are indebted to the Right Honourable Lord Arundell.J L. L. 3Denton 390ttgc, 3% incoln.gijirc; THE SEAT OF SIR WILLIAM EARLE WELBY, BART. THE family of Welby is of great antiquity in the county of Lincoln, deriving its name from the manor of Welby, near Grantham, which manor is now the property of Sir William. John, Lord of Castleton, ancestor of all the Welbys, assisted Robert de Todeni, Baron of Belvoir, in the defence of his castle, in the time of William the Conqueror. In the ninth year of the reign of Henry the Fifth, Richard Welby represented his native county in Parliament; and in the twelfth of Henry the Sixth, when commissioners were appointed by the crown, in divers counties of England, to summon all persons of quality before them, and to tender to them an oath for the better keeping of the peace, and observing the King’s law, both in themselves and in their retainers or dependants, we find William Welby the ninth person in the list of those gentry of Lincolnshire, who took the oath. The direct ancestors of the present proprietor have resided at Denton, anciently spelt Dentune, from the time of King Henry the Eighth, whence they came from Gedney, near Holbeach, in the fen part of this county. The Mansion is well situated, standing on a fine elevation; its present appearance is entirely owing to very considerable alterations and additions lately made. Its interior is well arranged, and contains some good family portraits. The Park is much admired for its beautiful undulations; it is adorned with fine woods, and most luxuriant plantations; and the scene is farther diversified by water. On the Estate is a spring much frequented, from the medicinal virtue ascribed to its water; it is very pure, and similar to that of Malvern Wells, in Worcestershire: it bears the name of St. Christopher's Well. Denton Park is situated in the division of Kesteven, and soke of Grantham ; it adjoins the road from Melton Mowbray to Grantham, from which place it is five miles distant. In the village is an alms-house, erected and endowed by William Welby, Esq., in the year 1653, and a Free School, maintained at the charge of the Welby family. In the year 1727, a Mosaic pavement was discovered in Denton Fields, at the depth of eighteen inches, and extending thirty feet; it was composed of white, red, and blue tesselae, and was supposed by Dr. Stukeley to indicate the site of a Roman villa, near which passes a Roman Via, now called Salter’s Road. In the Church of this Village, as well as at Gedney, are monuments to the memory of the Welby family. LL2 Grimsthorpe Castle, 3Lincolnshire; THE SEAT OF TETER BURRELL, LORD GWYDIR. • THE principal front of this Mansion was erected about the year 1723, from a design and under the direction of the celebrated Sir John Vanbrugh : it consists of a noble centre and two lofty wings, surmounted with balustrades. This elevation is towards the north ; it is magnificent, and is said to display much boldness of imagination. The building is large and irregular, and appears to have been erected at different periods. Our View was taken from the centre of the large Court in front; this Court is entered by iron gates guarded by two Lodges. The south and west fronts are divided into numerous small chambers; on the east front is the principal drawing-room; this apartment is adorned with a fine collection of portraits and other pictures; on the ground-floor are the offices. In the north-east wing is the kitchen, and the north-west wing contains a beau- tiful chapel. The south-east tower is ancient, and within it is a winding stone staircase, which leads to a chamber that has the appearance of having been erected as early as the time of King Henry III. Leland observes: “The place of Grimsthorpe was no great thing afore the new building of the second court; yet was all the old work of stone, and the gate-house was fair and strong, and the walls on each side of it embattled; there is also a great ditch about the house.” Itin. vol. i. fol. 26. The principal part of the house was erected, and the park laid out, in the time of Henry VIII by Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, who married the sole heiress of the Willoughbys, in whose patrimonial possession Grimsthorpe was included. Fuller, speaking of the house, calls it an extempore structure, raised suddenly to entertain King Henry VIII. in, during his progress though this part of the kingdom. The great hall, which Was built at this time, was then decorated with hangings of the Gobelin tapes- try, which had come into the possession of the Duke by his first wife, Mary, Queen of France: about the same time the east and south fronts were erected; these have embattled turrets at the angles. From the gates of the north, or principal front, is an avenue which extends near a mile in length; on the south are the gardens and pleasure grounds, and on the west a beautiful sloping lawn descends to two lakes, comprising about a hundred acres, beyond which is a rising ground terminated by a grove of forest trees. On the east side the View embraces the hamlet of Grimsthorpe, with the lordship of Edenham. The Whole of the parish of Edenham, which contains 6,424 acres of land, With the exception of about 100 acres, belongs to Lord Gwydir. The park, which is sixteen miles in circumference, is beautifully varied with noble and Very spacious woods. In a valley, about a mile from the mansion, is the site of Val Dei, formerly a Cistercian Abbey, founded by William, Earl of Albe- marle, about the year 1451; it is now covered by a small wood; not a single Wall of the building remains, except three or four large sculptured stones. The country around Grimsthorpe abounds with that inequality of surface, that diversified interchange of hill and dale, wood and lawn, which constitute the Picturesque in natural scenery. f * the Church of Edenham, are many curious monuments of the Bertie amily. Grimsthorpe Park descended to Lord Gwydir by right of his wife, Priscilla Barbara Elizabeth Lindsay, Baroness Willoughby de Eresby, daughter and co-heir of Peregrine, Duke of Ancaster. L L3 1jelton ſpouse, 3Lincolnshire; THE SEAT OF JOHN CUST, EARL BROWNLOW. THE estate at Belton, which is very extensive, devolved to Richard Brownlow, Esq., who was prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas, in the reigns of Elizabeth and James the First; the reversion having been purchased of Sir Henry Pakenham, and Jane his wife in 1620. The Mansion was rebuilt by Sir John Brownlow, the third Baronet of this family, that dignity having been granted by Charles II., in 1662, to William Brownlow, Esq.; the design was by Sir Christopher Wren, and the building was commenced in the year 1685, and completed in 1689: it is of stone, of an excellent and durable species, and presents four uniform elevations, originally surmounted by a balustrade and cupola; the apartments are well proportioned, and ornamented with the excellent carving of Gibbons. The founder of this stately fabric had the honour of a visit from King William III., who, in his progress through the northern counties, after the death of his queen, was entertained at Belton House, October 29, 1695; previous to that event, he had obtained in 1690, a license of the king and queen, to form a park of his lands in Belton, Londonthorpe, and Telthorpe, which he enclosed with a wall five miles in circumference; at the same time he made numerous plantations, and it was then considered one of the most regular and beautiful seats in the county. Sir John Brownlow, the fifth Bart., who, in 1718, was created Baron of Charleville, and Viscount Tyrconnel, made many improvements of his seat at Belton ; he laid the foundation of the valuable library, and formed gardens of great extent and magnificence agreeably to the prevailing taste, consisting of straight walks and clipped hedges: these it has been found necessary to alter, and the grounds have received every embellishment that refined taste can confer on the natural beauties of the situation, which partakes both of the beautiful and picturesque, and abounding with a diversified interchange of wood and dale, hill and lawns. In 1754, the estate descended to Sir John Cust, Baronet, eldest son and heir of Sir Richard Cust, Bart., by Anne Brownlow, sister and heiress of John, Lord Viscount Tyrconnel, and father to the late Lord Brownlow, who, soon after his accession to the estate, employed the late James Wyatt in some necessary alter- ations and improvements in the Mansion : by his direction the cupola and balustrade were removed from the roof; the Drawing-room, which measures forty feet by twenty-seven, was raised to the height of twenty-two feet, and a new entrance was added at the south front. In several of the apartments are many good pictures by eminent masters of the Flemish and Italian schools, with numerous family portraits by Sir P. Lely, Sir G. Kneller, Sir J. Reynolds, Romney, and others; among them is a peculiarly fine one of Sir John Cust, Bart., Speaker of the House of Commons, in his robes, by Sir Joshua Reynolds, a half-length copy of which by Ruyssen, a present from the late Lord Brown- low, is in the state apartments of the Speaker of the House of Commons. In the neighbourhood of Belton, considerable remains of ancient buildings, tessellated pavements, and other indications of a Roman station, have been discovered, through the exertions of Lord Brownlow, who has the reputation of an accomplished and polite scholar; his lordship accompanied the late Rev. John Chetwood Eustace in his classical tour through Italy, in 1802. L L4 45licitling #3all, §20rfolk; THE SEAT OF LORD SUFFIELD. THE Manor of Blickling is in the Hundred of South Erpingham, and is situate about two miles north-west of the town of Aylsham. In the time of Edward the Confessor, it was owned by Harold, afterwards King of England; and, when the Domesday survey was made, one part of it belonged to Beausoc, Bishop of Thetford, and the other moiety was possessed by the crown : both were invested with the privileges of ancient demesne, were exempt from the Hundred, and had the lete with all royalties. William the Conqueror settled the whole town and advowson on the See, the seat of which, in 1088, was removed from Thetford to Norwich, and the Bishops had in early time a country residence at Blickling. The Manor was successively in the possession of the families of Dagworth, Erpingham, and Fastolf, and, in the latter end of the fifteenth century, it belonged to Sir William Boleyne, Knt., second son of Sir Godfrey Boleyne, Knt., who was Lord Mayor of London in 1458. Sir William married Margaret, sister and co-heir of James Butler, Earl of Ormond: he died in 1505, leaving Sir Thomas Boleyne, his eldest son and heir, who, the 18th of Henry VIII., was advanced to the title of Viscount Rochford, and, the 21st of the same reign, was created Earl of Wiltshire; honours to which he had certain hereditary pretensions, but which were most likely so rapidly conferred by reason of the king's fascination with the beautiful Anne, his daughter, whom Henry VIII. married from this House : its connexion with the history of that unfortunate queen contributes to give an air of interest to the spot. The honours of the Boleyne family terminated upon the death of the old Earl in 1538, worn out with sorrow and melancholy reflection; soon after which event, the estate was purchased by Sir Henry Hobart, Bart., Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, who built the present stately Mansion, which, as to external appearance, and general arrangement, is still preserved in its original character. Sir John Hobart, third Baronet, was Knight of the Shire for Norfolk, in the three last Parliaments called by King Charles II., and had the honour of a visit from that King, together with his Queen, at this seat, in 1671 ; at which time His Majesty knighted Henry, his eldest son. John, only son of Sir Henry Hobart, fourth Baronet, was advanced to the Peerage May 28, 1728, by the title of Lord Hobart, Baron Hobart, of Blickling, in the county of Norfolk, and, September 5th, 1746, was created Earl of Buckinghamshire: his Lordship married to his first wife Judith, daughter to Robert Bretiffe, Esq., of Bacons- thorpe, in this county, by whom he had John, second Earl of Buckinghamshire, who married Mary Anne, eldest daughter and co-heir of Sir Thomas Drury, Bart., by whom he had four daughters; Caroline, second daughter, married the Hon. William Asheton Harbord, eldest son of Lord Suffield, and who has since succeeded to that title. Blickling Hall is a perfect and interesting specimen of architectural taste in the reign of James I. ; and it is with much pleasure we are enabled to give a full description, and Views of this ancient noble Mansion; its ground plan is quadrangular, with two open courts in the centre, having a square turret at each angle of the building, terminated by a Vane ; the Clock-Tower over the entrance is of more modern erection, but contributes to the importance of the building. The entrance from the Court in front, formed by the Offices and Stables, is over a bridge of two arches, crossing a moat; on either side the bridge, upon a pedestal, is represented a Bull bearing a Shield. The principal feature in the front, is the beautiful entrance which an admirable example of the characteristic ornament used at that period: on the ancient oak door is the date “ANo. Do. 1620,” this is within an arch; in the spandrils of which are figures of Victory: the key-stone bears a grotesque figure, and over the entablature, supported by two Doric columns on pedestals, is.a rich compartment, bearing the arms and quarterings of Sir Henry Hobart, Bart., surmounted by the helmet and ancient crest; the mantling is very rich, bulls holding blank shields are at each extremity. The upper story contains a large window of twelve divisions, formed by stone mullions; lonic pilasters on pedestals 3-K 3. BLICKLING HALL, NORFOLK. support the upper frieze, ornamented with birds, their wings extended; the whole crowned with a balustrade, and the figures of Truth and Justice gracefully executed. After crossing the Bridge, we enter the Hall, which measures 42 feet by 33, and is 33 in height, opening to the great staircase of oak, the newels of which are crowned with the heraldic symbols of the Hobarts; this branches off to the right and left, and conducts to a grand gallery of communication, containing full-length statues of Anne Boleyne and Queen Elizabeth. The Hall leads to the Antechamber, 22 feet square : in this room are six portraits of the Hobart family. The Study is a delightful apartment, furnished with a selection of the best authors, and ornamented with very fine drawings: its dimensions are 50 feet by 21. In the Organ-room is a curiously carved chimney-piece, bearing the arms of Fastolf within the garter; it was formerly the arch of a window at Caistor Hall, in this county. One chamber is called the tapestry-room, from the circumstance of its being decorated with hangings of that description. In the old Dining-room, on each side the fire-place, are several full-length portraits by Sir Joshua Reynolds; also portraits of Lord Towshend, the Countess of Suffolk, the Earl of Leicester, and Sir Robert Walpole. The new Drawing-room is a noble apartment, measuring 42 feet by 25, and is 22 feet high. Among the pictures are—a large equestrian portrait, in tapestry, of the Czar Peter, a present from Catherine II., Empress of Russia, to John, second Earl of Buck- inghamshire; a very fine painting of King George the Second on horseback, by Jarvis, the horse by Wootton; and a whole-length portrait of Lord and Lady Buckinghamshire, by Gainsborough. The State Bed-chamber is 33 feet by 21; the cornice and mouldings on the ceiling are richly ornamented with gilding. The state bed stands within an alcove, supported by four fluted columns of white and gold. At the head of the bed is embroidered the royal arms. Under a beautiful mirror stands a marble table, in a gilt frame; and over the chimney-piece is a fine portrait of Lord Chief Justice Hobart, in his robes, by Corne- lius Jansen. The Library is not inferior to the other apartments in its decorations, which are suitable to the antiquity of the mansion : it measures 127 feet in length, and 21 feet wide; the ceiling is divided into compartments, the principal of which contain figures emblematical of the five senses. It contains upwards of 10,000 volumes, being the collection of the late Sir Richard Ellys, Bart., of Nocton, in Lincolnshire; many of them are very curious, and valuable from their scarcity. The Building, though commenced in the reign of James the First, was not finished till the reign of Charles, in 1628, when the domestic chapel was consecrated. The offices in front, of corresponding style, are of more modern erection; and the west front of the mansion was rebuilt by the Earl of Buckinghamshire, in 1769. The Park and Gardens comprehend about one thousand acres, and surround the house on three sides. The park is nearly divided by a wood of old forest trees, consisting of about one hundred and eighty acres : on one side is a two-mile race-course; the lower part is abundantly decorated with large old timber trees; the upper part is diversified by various plantations, and contains several buildings. The conduit and statues which formerly adorned the platform of the gardens at Oxhead Hall, are preserved here; also a pyramid upon a base, 45 feet square, in which are the remains of John, Earl of Buck- inghamshire, and his two wives. Here is one of the finest pieces of Water in the kingdom : its form is that of a crescent, and extends about a mile in its greatest length, and about four hundred yards in breadth. What renders this lake so uncommonly beautiful is, the noble accompaniment of wood : the hills rise from the very edge in varied forms; in some places they are steep and bold; in others, they hang in waving lawns, and are so crowned and spread with wood, that the whole scene is environed with a dark shade, finely contrasted with the extreme brightness of the water. The Pleasure Garden, about a mile in circumference, is surrounded on three sides by a terrace, commanding a pleasing, though confined landscape, of which the adjacent town of Aylsham forms a principal feature. The Green-house is spacious and elegant, and the orange trees and other exotics particularly thriving. - 3-k 4 #imberley wall, nortolá; THE SEAT OF L O R T W O D E H O U S E. KIM BERLEY is situated in an extensive and beautiful Park, profusely garnished with a multitude of the most venerable oaks in the county. The Park is bounded on the west and north sides by a rivulet, which winds its course for about a mile. The declivity of the hill on the northern part is a fine lawn, with a serpentine canal at the bottom; this forms a most delightful view from the grand entrance to the House. - Sir Armine Wodehouse, Bart., to whose taste in the improvements the Park owes its present appearance, died in 1777. His son, Sir John, was created a peer, October 26, 1797, by the title of Lord Wodehouse, of Kimberley, in Norfolk. The family of the noble possessor of this Mansion claims great antiquity, and held the rank of gentleman as early as the reign of King John. Sir John Wodehouse, a younger son, was knighted by Henry IV., and having married the daughter and sole heir of Sir Thomas Fastolf, of Kimberley, Knt., inherited this estate, upon which he demolished the ancient seat, and built a noble mansion. The circumstance is thus noticed in a curious pedigree of the family, in which the arms of all the matches are blazoned in old English verse. “ — being mattijet to 3Fagtolf's fjeir, je flat, enlargely ſig clbotn room; 'tºpag ic mi)0 male the ſtigatet #all, amū (ſomer mitijin fije Đarſt, at tije east ent of fije totum, of more remartt tijan tſje old one in the megt, Dispark'U long #ince.” This continued the principal seat of the family till 1659; it was a large quadrangular building, with an open court in the centre : falling into decay, it was pulled down by Sir Philip Wodehouse. The decay and demolition of this is also described in verse: “First fell Queen Elizabeth's brave Lodging Roome, Then the fair Stately Hall, to ruin came. Next falls the vast great Chamber arch’d on high, With golden pendents fretted sumptuously; Yet of four parts, three still remained the seat Unto that heir who first was Baronet; And to his son, till the Long Parliament Nobles and Gentry sunk to discontent: In which sad humour he lets all the rest Of this fair Fabric sink into it's Dust. Down falls the Chapel, last the goodly Toure, Tho' of Materials so firm and stoure, Time scarce uncements them: like dismal Fate, Does England suffer both in Church and State ; But these may God rebuild and raise again By Restauration of our Sovereign.” The family then removed to the present Mansion, built by Sir John Wodehouse, the fourth Baronet, which is a very handsome brick edifice, with offices detached. Very great additions and improvements were made by Sir Armine, his son; in particular, four rooms at each angle of the building: it contains several noble apartments, and a very excellent Library. A very fine portrait of Vandyke, when young, painted by himself, is preserved here; also a pair of necklaces, given by Catharine, Queen of Henry V., to the Lady of Sir John Wodehouse, the gallant Knight who distinguished himself at the battle of Agin- court; they are very large, all of coral, except every tenth bead, which is wrought gold, there being seventy in all, with a cross of gold hanging to them; also a large hilt of a sword, adorned with silver, together with a long knife or poniard, of the same workman- ship, considered to be those used by Sir John in the above memorable battle. There is still in the family a noble throne, which was erected for the Queen in the grand Hall at Kimberley; it is of crimson velvet, richly embroidered with gold, having on it the arms and quarterings of Wodehouse, with the supporters, very curiously worked; above are the same arms, impaling Corbet. 3 s 390 ughton #9all, §20rfolſt;. THE SEAT OF THE MARQUESS OF CHOLMONDELEY. THE survey of this truly sumptuous pile fills the mind with every thing that magnificence can inspire, and excites strong images of the power, wealth, and grandeur of the illus- trious builder, Sir Robert Walpole; it was erected during the time he was Prime Minister. The original designs were furnished by Colin Campbell, the author of “Vitruvius Britannicus;” but the Mansion was erected by Thomas Ripley, an architect who, from having been patronized by the ministry, fell under the lash of that severe satirist, Pope : he very much improved the designs for Houghton; and, in the execution, was superior even to the Earl of Burlington himself, in the opinion of modern critics. It was commenced in 1722, and finished in 1735, as an inscription, over the entrance, at the south end acquaints us:—“ RoBERTUs WALPOLE HAs EDES: ANNo S. M. D.C.C.xx II. INCHOAVIT ; ANNo M.D.cc.xxxv. PERFICIT.” - The principal front, a view of which we have given, is towards the west. The centre, or main building, is quadrangular, and is 166 feet square. The basement story is rustic} this is ascended by a double flight of steps, with a balustrade. The wings, containing the offices, are connected with the main body of the edifice by a Tuscan colonnade; and the extent of the whole front, is 450 feet. The great Hall, a cube of forty feet, is certainly a very noble room; the ornaments of the ceiling are by Altari, as also the frieze, in which are bas-reliefs of Sir R. Walpole, and Catharine, his first lady; and Robert, Lord Walpole, their eldest son; and Margaret Rolle, his lady: over the chimney, a bust of the Earl of Orford, by Rysbrack : opposite is an exceeding fine cast of the Laocoon, in bronze, by Girardon; the figures over the great door, and over the lesser doors, are by Rysbrack; round the Hall are numerous busts of the heroes of antiquity, real and fabulous. The great Staircase is painted in chiaro obscuro, by Kent; in the middle, four Doric columns support a fine cast in bronze of the Gladiator, by John of Boulogne, a present from Thomas Earl of Pembroke, to Sir Robert Walpole. From the Hall, we enter the Saloon, 40 feet long, 30 feet wide, and 40 feet in height. Here is a whole-length portrait of the Empress of Russia, by Bromp- ton ; also OEdipus Colonus, Castor and Pollux, and Philoctetes. The Drawing-Room is 30 feet long by 21 feet wide; the ceiling is taken from one that was in the Dining-Room at the old House, built by Sir Edward Walpole, grand- father to Sir Robert: over the chimney, the Holy Family, also portraits of the Cholmon- deley family and Sir John. - The blue damask Bed-Chamber is hung with tapestry, and contains a portrait of Lady Malpas, daughter of Sir Robert Walpole, by whom the estate descended to the Cholmon- deley family. - The Library, 224 feet by 214: over the chimney, is a whole-length of George I., in his coronation robes, by Sir Godfrey Kneller: this is the only picture for which that monarch ever sat in England. * - The Dining-Parlour is ornamented with some fine pear-tree carving by Grinling Gib- bons, and a portrait of that artist by Sir G. Kneller—it is a master-piece; also portraits of King William, Locke, and Carreras, a Spanish poet, by the same hand. The suite of apartments on the other side of the saloon, consist of . The Carlo-Maratt Room, 30 feet by 21 feet: the pictures are, the Holy Family, by A Del Sarto, a St. Jerome; and over the chimney, a portrait of Lady Cholmondeley. The velvet Bed-Chamber: the bed is of green velvet, richly embroidered with gold; the hangings, of tapestry, represent the loves of Venus and Adonis, after Albano. A room, called the Cabinet, leads to the Marble Parlour; one entire side of which is marble, with alcoves for sideboards: over the chimney is an alto-relievo, by Rysbrack, after the antique. The Plantations that surround this princely edifice are laid out to give the greatest possible effect, for they are so disposed as to appear one beyond another, in different shades, to a great extent. In the road from Syderstone, they appear, it is thought, to the greatest advantage. - 3–s 2 &lcºt 3icre, ſºigt 390ttgc, Norfolí; ; THE SEAT OF ANTHONY HAMOND, ESQ. This Mansion derives its name of High House, from the circumstance of its being situated on some of the highest ground in the county of Norfolk: it is distant six miles and a half north from the market town of Swaffham, twelve miles east from Lynn, and is thirty-one miles west of the city of Norwich. Two miles south of the house, in the valley, lies the village of West Acre, through which the river Nar winds its course, and was formerly navigable at this place; hence it runs to Narborough, where it now becomes navigable, and thence passing Pentney and Scetchy bridge, falls into the Ouse at Lynn. The country around High House is open on every side, affording the greatest advantage to the enjoyment of field sports, particularly those of coursing and partridge shooting, and the ancient amusement of hawking is here still kept up. The Mansion is a handsome uniform building on the Italian plan. The Park and grounds in the immediate vicinity are adorned with shrubberies and plan- tations well imagined, and the venison from the Park is much esteemed. In the reign of William Rufus, a Priory was founded at West Acre, by Ralph de Tony, for Canons of the Order of St. Augustin, the remains of which are still standing; this, at the suppression, was valued at three hundred and eight pounds, nineteen shillings, and eleven pence halfpenny. In the time of King Charles the Second, West Acre was the residence of Sir E. Barkham, who was created a Baronet by that Monarch, July 21, 1661. Sir Edward gave to this parish its communion plate, and the same to the adjoining parishes of South Acre and Castle Acre. 3-x 3 - gºtanfield #9all, 320rfolá; THE SEAT OF THE REVEREND GEORGE PRESTO N. THE Manor of Stanfield, in the Hundred of Launditch, at the Conquest fell into the hands of Earl Warren, and afterwards was in the possession of the Bigods. In 1249, the Prior of Wymondham, in consideration of divers bene- factions to the Priory, granted leave to Sir Richard Curzon to have a chapel and chaplain to his house at Stanfield; and it seems that the manor was not a part of Wymondham, but expressly excepted. In 1460, it belonged to the Appleyards; in 1516, to the Flowerdews. In the year 1642, the estate was purchased by Sir Thomas Richardson, who became Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, and Baron of Cramond, in Scotland. In 1735, Wm. Jermyn, Esq. of Bayfield, in Norfolk, married the Honourable Miss E. Richardson, the only surviving sister of the last Lord Cramond, and became the possessor of the estate. After the death of his wife, he married a second time, to Frances, daughter of Jacob Preston Esq. of Beeston St. Lawrence, and dying without issue by either of his wives, the estate fell to the Prestons, of Beeston, of which family the present proprietor is the representative. The common ancestor of the Prestons, of Norfolk, who lived in the reign of King Charles I., and who shewed great attachment to the person of that monarch, even to his death, lies buried at Buckenham, in this county. The family have resided for several generations at Beeston; and one received from King William the honour of knighthood. The Mansion, which early received the name of Stanfield Hall, is partly the remains of the house inhabited by the Flowerdews in the reign of Queen Elizabeth ; and the present owner, in a most judicious manner, has preserved. the peculiar character of that period in his additions. The porch at the entrance exhibits the arms of the family; the large windows divided by mul- lions, and the clustered chimneys with the spiral ornaments to the gables, give a correct representation of the architecture of that early time: our engraving represents an east-south-east view of the building; the interior contains various specimens of architecture, from the plain groined to the most florid style, the whole of which is executed in composition imitative of stone, and was the work of Mr. Wilkins, of Norwich. - The house is surrounded by a moat, and stands in the midst of a cheerful and well-sheltered lawn; the situation is considered the highest in the county of Norfolk. * 3-x 4 Quitºurnijam #}all, Norfolít; THE SEAT OF THE EARL OF ALBEMARLE. - QUIDDENHAM is a large and noble Mansion, principally composed of brick: the Park Front, shewn in our View, consists of five divisions; the two wings project with a gentle curve, the centre recedes, the lower part of which is brought parallel with the rest of the front by a Doric stone portico, surmounted with balustrades. The Garden Front, shewn also in the Engraving, consists of a centre, with four columns of the Ionic order, sup- porting an entablature and pediment; at the extremity of the wings are two corresponding pilasters. The House is situated about three miles and a half from Buckenham, in the hundred of Giltcross. The estate, since it has been in the possession of the present noble family, has been very greatly improved in value. Blomfield, in his History of Norfolk, considers its original name to have been Guiden- ham, Villa Guidonis ; but has not explained who Guido or Guy, that held it, was. The Manor belonged to William de Quiddenham, in the reign of Henry II., Adam de Quiddenham, his son, who succeeded him, granted divers lands, to be held by the service of four annual suits at his manorial courts here. About the year 1500, the whole became the property of Sir Edmund Bedingfeld, Knight of the Bath, in right of Margaret, the daughter and heiress of Sir Robert Tudenham, Knt. ; he left the estate to Peter Bedingfeld, Esq., his fourth son, whose grandson, Humphrey, sold the property, in 1572, to John Holland, Esq., of Wort- well Hall, in this county, a descendant of John, the third son of Brian Holland, Esq., of Denton House, in Lancashire. John Holland, Esq., who purchased Quiddenham and Bokenham Park, is commended as an ingenious painter, in a book called “The excellent Art of Painting,” p. 20; he was living in 1586, and, by Mary, the daughter of Sir Edmund Wyndham, Knt., of Felbrigge, he had Sir Thomas Holland, who was knighted by King James, at Greenwich, 24th May, 1628; he married Mary, the daughter of Sir Thomas Knivet, Knt., of Ashwell Thorp, and died 25th February, 1629, leaving a son, John, who was created a Baronet by King Charles I., 15th June, 1629. Sir John Holland married Alathea, the only daughter and heiress of John Panton, Esq., of Denbighshire, widow of William, fourth Lord Sandys, of the Vine, by whom he had a son, Thomas, who died before his father, in 1698, leaving 3. Sqn, who, upon his grandfather's death, in 1700, succeeded to the title. Sir John Holland, the second Baronet, married Rebecca, the youngest daughter of Wm. Paston, Earl of Yarmouth, and left a son, Sir William Holland, the third and last Baronet of this family; after whose death, without issue, the estate devolved upon his two sisters, Isabella Diana and Charlotte, who sold it to Mr. Bristol, a merchant, of whom the whole was purchased by George, third Earl of Albemarle, in 1762. The family of Keppel is descended from a noble House in Guelderland, resident at a Castle, near Oldyssel. Arnold Joost van Keppel, Lord of Voorst, accompanied King William III. to England in the year 1688, as page of honour, and attending his Majesty in Several campaigns, wherein he distinguished himself by his courage and fidelity; he was created, 10th February, 1696, Baron Ashford, Wiscount Bury, and Earl of Albemarle, in Normandy, a title formerly borne by the Princes of the House of Plantagenet. His Majesty presented him with his fine seat at Loo, in Holland; and his Lordship was elected a Knight of the Garter, 14th May, 1700. After the death of King William, the Earl of Albemarle was entrusted with offices of dignity by Queen Anne and George I., and died at the Hague, 30th May, 1718. His son, William Anne, second Earl of Albe- marle, also filled many public stations, both civil and military, and died when Ambassador at Paris, 22d December, 1754; George, third Earl of Albemarle, was Commander-in- chief at the reduction of the Havannah in 1762, and was installed a Knight of the Garter in 1771; he died 13th October, 1772, aet. forty-eight, and was buried at Quiddenham. His youngest brother was Admiral Augustus Viscount Keppel, so created in 1782, who Was the early friend of Sir Joshua Reynolds; he died in 1786. His Lordship was succeeded in his title and estates by his only son, William Charles, the present Earl of Albemarle. Arms, Gules, three escallop shells, argent. 3-Z 3 - iſłącrton ſºall, j}orfolſt; THE SEAT OF LORD WALSINGHAM. - THIS ancient Mansion, above twenty miles nearly west from the city of Nor- wich, stands in a small but interesting park, diversified with clumps and plantations. The Manor is situated in the hundred of Wayland; and, in ancient deeds and charters, has borne the various names of Meretuna, Martin, or Merton, which may be derived from some meer or large standing water within its bounds, and of which the nature and appearance of the ground east of the mansion, and south of where the church stands, seems to bear evidence. In the time of Edward the Confessor, it belonged to Ailid; but, at the Conquest, it fell to the Conqueror, who gave it to Ralph Baynard, a Norman, who accompanied him in his expedition. Sir Thomas de Grey, Knight, married Isabel, daughter and co-heir of Fulk Baynard, Esq.; and, upon the partition of her father's lands, she having Merton allotted to her, Sir Thomas de Grey came and settled at the ancient seat of the Baynards; and, in 1337, they settled the manor of Merton, &c. on themselves in tail, Merton manor being then held by Katherine, widow of Fulk Baynard, in dower. It has ever since been the principal residence of this family. - Thomas Grey, clerk, held the manor of Merton and the whole estate of the Greys in Norfolk, and died possessed thereof before the year 1404. From him was descended, by a series of honourable alliances, the late Lord Walsingham, son of William, the first peer, who was born at Merton, July 7, 1719, and was educated at Cambridge, where he applied himself to the study of the laws, and afterwards became so eminent in his profession, as to be appointed one of his Majesty’s Counsel, Jan. 30, 1758; was made Solicitor-General, Dec. 16, 1764; Attorney General, Aug. 6, 1766; had the honour of knighthood conferred upon him, and was constituted Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, Jan. 26, 1771; and was created Lord Walsingham, Baron of Walsingham, in the county of Norfolk, by letters patent, bearing date October 17, 1780. His Lordship was married in the chapel belonging to Somerset House, on November 12, 1743, to Mary, daughter of William Cowper, Esq. of The Park, near Hertford, and first cousin to William Cowper, the poet. His Lordship died May 9, 1781, and was buried at Merton, being succeeded in his title and estate by the late noble and distinguished proprietor of Merton Hall, who died the 16th of January, 1818. - The Parish Church, at all times an interesting object, stands upon a rising piece of ground, at a short distance from the Mansion to the north-east: it contains several ancient memorials of the family of de Grey, and is their present burial-place. 3-z 4 Gunton ball, Norfolk; THE SEAT OF L O R D S U F F I E L D. GUNToN HALL is beautifully situated on an eminence, within five miles of the town of Aylsham, and four miles north-west from North Walsham, surrounded by extensive plantations, well laid out. The House, though not very large, is in every respect an elegant habitation; and the Offices erected by the late Lord Suffield, under the direction of Mr. Wyat, are said to be superior to any in the kingdom. - Not far from the House stands the Parish Church ; it is adorned with a handsome portico, of the Doric order. This Church was rebuilt by Sir William Morden Harbord, Bart.; who became heir to the estate in 1742, upon the death of Harbord Harbord, Esq., who was descended from an ancient family of that name settled at Gunton. Sir William Morden Harbord was a representative in Parliament for Bere- Alston, county of Devon. In 1744, he was elected one of the Knights Companions of the most honourable Order of the Bath, and installed the month of October following. On March 22, 1745, he was created a Baronet of Great Britain; in which title he was succeeded by his son, Sir Harbord Harbord, Bart., who was elevated to the Peerage, August 8th, 1786, as Lord Suffield, of Suffield, in this county, a village situated in the same hundred; that is, South Erpingham, and in the immediate vicinity of Gunton. His Lordship married Mary, daughter and co-heir of Sir Ralph Assheton, Bart. ; and, dying in 1810, was succeeded in his titles and estates by his son, William Assheton Harbord, Lord Suffield. The parochial Church, at Thorpe Market, within one mile of Gunton, was rebuilt by the late Lord Suffield. In it, Mr. Wood, the architect, has combined simplicity with elegance. It is built of flint and freestone: at each of the four corners is a turret, and the points of the gables are terminated by a stone cross; the interior displays a considerable degree of taste, consisting of a single aisle. The windows are ornamented with painted glass. 4-A 3 QQ10 Iterton ſºall, Norfolk; THE SEAT OF THE EARL OF ORFORD. * WoltBRTON HALL, near Cromer, was built by Horatio, Lord Walpole, under the direction of Ripley, the architect, in 1730: the centre is surmounted by a pediment, containing the arms and supporters of his Lordship; the basement story is rustic. From the Offices being concealed under ground, the House does not make an appearance corresponding to its real magnitude : it is in every respect a commodious mansion, extending in front 100 feet, and 75 feet in depth; the principal floor may be termed magnificent. The Saloon, 30 feet square, is hung with tapestry, the sofas and chairs are also covered with richly-wrought needlework; the subjects are taken from the Fables of AEsop, admirably executed. The Hall is a spacious and noble apartment, its dimen- sions are 50 feet by 27. The Dining-room, measuring 30 feet by 27, contains a fine picture of King Charles. The Dressing-room, 21 feet by 11, is hung with tapestry of lively and spirited colours; another Dressing-room is 21 feet by 18. The Drawing-room is 25 feet long and 21 feet wide, also hung with tapestry, very fine : the pier-glasses, throughout the house, are large and handsome. - From the south-east front of the Mansion, the view is beautiful over the Park, which is adorned with some very fine plantations, and a piece of water fourteen acres in extent: the distant woods of Blickling bound the prospects. Upon thinning the woods of Wolterton, some years ago, was cut down a Spanish chesnut, which had been transplanted in 1724, and measured, upon an average, 44 cubic feet; one of the same age measured 74 feet. This ancient family derives its name from Walpole St. Peter's, in the county of Norfolk, where its progenitors were settled even before the Norman Conquest. The title of Earl of Orford, which had been granted to that cele- brated statesman, Sir Robert Walpole, in 1742, became extinct in 1797, on the death of Horace, Lord Orford, a nobleman distinguished for his refined taste, politeness, and ingenuity. The title was then revived in the person of Horatio, Lord Walpole, of Wolterton, who was created Earl of Orford, April 1, 1806. 4-A 4 #ibbleguortſ, ſºall, §20tfoliº; THE SEAT OF THOMAS THORN HILL, ESQ. RIDDLEsworth is six miles south-east from the town of Thetford. It stands in a plea- sant park, in a fine sporting country. The House, though not large, is constructed upon a plan that admits every requisite, to render a country residence agreeable; the rooms are both airy and convenient. An ancient mansion of the Drurys was taken down by Sylvanus Bevan, Esq., who erected the present building, and expended a considerable sum in the improvement of the estate, of whom the whole was purchased by the present proprietor. - The Manor of Riddlesworth, at the Confessor's survey, belonged to Orgar, a freeman, and at William the Conqueror's, to Humphrey, the son of Alberic. In Domesday Boke, it is called Redelefuorda, or the village abounding with reeds, according to Blomefield, the historian of the county. It afterwards became the Lordship of Ralf Peverel, and was held at the fourth part of a fee of the Honor of Peverel. In 1255, Jeffrey Tregoz held it of the King, of whom Peter de Mealings, of Burston, held it by knight's service, and settled it on Henry de Bathon, from which family it went by marriage to John de Bohun, and from his heiress, Agnes, in 1341, to Roger, son of Roger de Archer. In 1384, Sir John Roos possessed the Manor in right of Beatrice his wife, heiress of Roger de Archer. Anne, the daughter and co-heiress of Sir John Roos, married Thomas Sackville, Esq., who in her right possessed the estate. The family of Rookes were finally Lords of the Manor from 1456 to 1515, when it was sold to the Waldegrave and Calthorpe families, and, by intermarriage, it came to that of Drury. Sir Drue Drury, Knt., third son of Sir Robert Drury, of Egerly, married first Elizabeth, the daughter of Sir Philip Cal- thorpe, with whom he had a moiety of the Manor. He was Gentleman Usher of the Privy Chamber to Queen Elizabeth, and was one of the keepers of Mary Queen of Scots, for a short time before she was beheaded. He built Riddlesworth Hall, and constantly resided here. When Blomefield wrote his History of Norfolk, this ancient Mansion was standing, and contained many family portraits, and other pictures, of which he gives a list; amongst them are mentioned two particularly worthy of notice. One is described as a curious old painting on board, containing the portraits of ten persons, each having his arms or cypher over his head, and an inscription at his feet. The other picture consisted of a portrait of Sir William Drury, Lord Chief Justice of Ireland, by whom hangs an old plan of Edinburgh Castle, and two armies before it, round which is inscribed, “Sir William Drurye, Knt., General of the English, wanne Edenburghe Castle, 1573.” Upon the picture was also this inscription, “Sir William Drurye, Knt., Marshall of Barwicke, Lord Generall of this Jorny, and after Lord Presi- dent of Munster, and lastly died Lord Justice of Irland, a”. 1579;” together with the arms and crest of Drury, with fourteen coats, and the arms and names of the following persons, all of whom were with the Lord General at the siege : “Mr. Henry Killigray, Ambassador; Sir Geo. Carie, Knt. ; Sir Thos. Cecill; Sir Francis Trusbill, Knt. ; Sir Henry Lee, Knt.; Mr. Michael Carie; Mr. Henry Carie; Mr. William Knowles; Mr. Dieyr; Mr. Cotton; Mr. Thos. Sutton; Mr. Kelwaye; Sir William Selbye : Mr. Til- ney; Sir William Killegray:” amongst the family portraits was that of Sir Drue Drury, that built the house, his wife on one side, and upon the other, a lady, daughter of Lovell; on the house was painted the arms of Drury quartering Finch and Waldegrave, impaling Derham. In the north aisle of the church is a mural monument to Sir Drue ; he is represented in armour, kneeling at a prie dieu, with a Latin inscription: he died at this seat, April 29, 1617. Upon the death of his great-grandson, Sir Robert Drury, Bart, without issue, April 7, 1712, Sir William Wake, Bart., whose mother was a sister of Sir Robert Drury, succeeded to the estate, and sold it to Sylvanus Bevan, Esq. Blomefield observes, that the family surnamed de Redelesworth, is very ancient, and had a good estate here, and in Gatesthorp, where they were sometime Lords: they bore for their coat armour, vert, a bull passant or. 4-B 3 - Coggcy 39alſ, Norfolk; THE SEAT OF LORD STAFFO R. D. THE Lodge at Cossey Park stands about two miles from Norwich Turnpike, on the road to Lynn. The House is placed in a beautiful valley, the gentle acclivities of which are studded with woods and plantations, happily disposed, while the winding of the river Wensum, at the foot of a delightful lawn, and through meadows, visible from the rising grounds to a great distance, adds considerable interest to the scene. From a tower, upon an eminence, is an extensive prospect of the surrounding country; the city of Norwich, very distinctly seen, lies about four miles from Cossey. The local beauty of the neighbourhood of this venerable seat was much increased by the tasteful improve- ments of the late Sir William Jerningham, Bart., which were conducted upon a grand scale. The Mansion was erected by Sir Henry Jerningham, Knt., Vice-Chamberlain to Queen Mary, and was commenced in the reign of that princess; but from the date of 1564, over the porch, it appears not to have been finished until that of Elizabeth. The plan of the edifice is that of an half H, with the front towards the east, and projecting wings terminating in gables, crowned with low pinnacles: the Porch in the centre is not without decoration, but there is none of the exuberance of architectural ornament so frequently introduced at that period. Its style has been strictly preserved, and no innovation permitted upon its antique front. The Mansion contains several spacious apartments, adorned with numerous family Portraits, and others of distinguished characters in English history; a very fine original portrait of Queen Mary the First, and a Cabinet of Miniatures of the Family, some originals, and others copies from large paintings, formed by the late Edward Jerningham, Esq. There is also a most exquisite original drawing, by Vandyck, of Thomas Earl of Arundel, and Alathea his countess, seated under a canopy, with all their children before them. One room contains a library of elegant and well chosen books. The ancient Hall, now used as a Dining-room, opens upon a Conservatory, upwards of ninety feet in length, which extends to the entrance of a splendid Chapel, lately erected. The domestic Chapel was an invariable appendage to Mansions of early date, and is now particularly necessary as a part of the establishment of a Roman Catholic family. It is 90 feet in length, 35 wide, and 20 feet high; and in the annexed View, taken from the south-east, forms a prominent object. The Chapel is built in the pointed style of architecture, with all its appropriate decora- tions and members, its mullioned windows, ornamented buttresses, and pinnacle termina- tions, derived from pure models; nor has the customary heraldic embellishments been omitted: in sculptured compartments, under the battlements, are shields alternately bear- ing the arms of Jerningham and Stafford; also over an entrance on the north-side are some of the family quarterings. The interior is arranged in exact conformity to ancient custom, all the seats being of oak, ornamented at the ends with carved finials, and the noble windows, twenty in number, filled with very fine old stained glass, collected from various monasteries on the Continent, and executed after designs of the German and Flemish school. In a series, beneath the windows, are carved in oak the armorial coat of Jerningham, three arming buckles, impaled with those of the various alliances of this illustrious family. The groining of the roof is at once simple and elegant. . The design of this chapel was formed by the correct taste of the late Edward Jerning- ham, Esq., the younger brother of his Lordship, a man pre-eminently distinguished for every generous virtue and talent, of heart and head, that can adorn the character of a perfect gentleman. Through Mary, eldest daughter and heiress of Francis Plowden, Esq., by Mary the daughter of the Honourable John Stafford Howard, younger son of William Viscount Stafford, beheaded in 1680, the late Sir William Jerningham inherited the baronial castle, with several estates in the counties of Salop and Stafford, belonging to the ancient Barony of Stafford. - 4-B 4 - Qſìjurgford 39all, 320tfoli; ; THE SEAT OF SIR CHARLES CHAD, BART. THURSFord is situated four miles and a half from Great Walsingham, and twenty-six miles from the city of Norwich, in the Hundred of North Greenhoe, in the northern part of the county. The House bears marks of great antiquity in its appearance, and was most probably erected during the reign of Queen Elizabeth. The long embattled front has its uniformity judiciously broken by three large projecting bay windows to the height of two stories; the intervening space is also occupied by mullioned windows, apparently of that early period. Many alterations have been made by the successive owners. The Porch, with its columns, pediments, and circular arch of entrance, is of more modern character; the large piers, surmounted with balls at the gate of the office-court, are probably of the same date. The whole presents a venerable and picturesque appearance, and the grounds have been adapted to our improved ideas of taste in landscape scenery. The place seems to take its name from its ford, or pass over the water of Thur, on which it stands. In Domesday-book it is written Turesford, and was considered a wick or village to Great Snoring. It was then the king's manor, and Godric was his steward of it, but Ketel was lord of the manor previous, and was deprived at the Conquest. After this it was held by the family of Burgolion, and in the reign of Queen Elizabeth it was possessed by the Haydons of Baconsthorpe, in this county. In the reign of Charles II. it was the residence of Thomas Guybon, Esq., originally of Lynn, whose son, Sir Thomas Guybon, Knt. died here in 1666. The last of this family who possessed this seat was Francis Guybon, Esq.; after whose decease, in 1704, the estate was sold in 1753 by his descendants to George Chad, Esq., Recorder of Lynn, who retired here from the arduous duties of his profession. He was created a Baronet, July 21, 1791, and resigned the office of Recorder of Lynn, which he had long honourably enjoyed, together with other important situations he held in the county in 1792. He was twice married: by his first wife, Sarah, daughter of John Rowls, Esq. of Kingston, in Surrey, he had three sons and two daughters; she dying in 1786, he married Mary, only daughter of Richard Fletcher of Richmond, Surrey; but by his last lady he had no children. He died at this seat in his 85th year, November 24, 1815, and is succeeded in his title by his second son, Sir Charles Chard, the present Baronet; his eldest son, Robert-John, having died near Florence in the year 1793, is buried at Leghorn. .*** The Parish Church is dedicated to Saint Andrew; it has a venerable tower, and in the chancel is a handsome monument to the Guybon family, formerly possessors of this seat. 3-M ©rburgſ, 39all, Norfolſt; THE SEAT OF SIR RICHARD BEDINGFELD, BART. THE family of Bedingfeld takes its name from a town in Suffolk given to their Norman ancestor Ogerus de Pugeys, who came into England with the Con- queror. They obtained the estate at Oxburgh by the marriage of Sir Edmund Bedingfeld, Knight, with Margaret, sister and co-heiress of Robert de Tudden- ham, in the time of Henry V. Their grandson Edmund obtained a license or grant from King Edward IV. July 3d, A.D. 1483, to build a Hall at Oxburgh, with towers, battlements, &c. “ ſºlore (ſtagtelli.” The building surrounded a quadrangle 118 feet long, 92 broad, encompassed with a moat. A ground plan, taken in 1774, by the Rev. Mr. Homfray, is engraved in “The Architec- tural Antiquities.” It is built of brick; the moat is crossed by a bridge leading to the most interesting portion, the grand entrance Tower Gateway, seen in our Engraving, which remains nearly in its original state; the Towers are eighty feet high, of a truly majestic appearance; the battlements are peculiar, and in the centre of the pediments are the bases of two chimneys. In the Tower, on the right hand of the entrance, is a spiral staircase of brick, leading to the top; it is lighted by small quatrefoil apertures. The other Tower is divided into four stories, three of which have groined brick ceilings with pro- jecting ribs. The Chamber in the centre, and over the entrance, is spacious, having a large mullioned window to the north, and two bay windows to the south, looking into the court; it is curiously paved with small fine bricks, and the walls are hung with tapestry representing many figures in the costume of the age of Henry VII. Sir Edmund Bedingfeld, who had been created a Knight of the Bath at the coronation of Richard III. was also highly in favour with his successor, Henry VII., who is said to have visited Oxburgh Hall, and to have slept in this room, which is now called from that circumstance the King's Chamber; the tapestry with which the walls are covered, is remarkable, and is considered an heir-loom, being mentioned in many of the old family wills. In. a turret projecting from the East Tower is a small closet in the solid wall, mea- suring 6 feet by 5, and 7 feet high, entered by a trap-door concealed in the pavement. Lady Bedingfeld, in her communication upon this subject, con- ceives “this hiding place to have been formed during the persecution of Catholic priests, as many such places of concealment are to be found in old Catholic mansions.” In the Library is a manuscript containing “Meditations on the Passion of our Saviour,” written by Sir Henry Bedingfeld, Knight, while a prisoner in the Tower, where he was confined a year and three quarters, and his estates sequestered for 47,194l. 18s. 8d. for his adherence to the cause of Charles I. in the civil war. The Moat by which the Mansion is still surrounded, is about 52 feet broad and 10 deep, and is supplied with water from an adjacent rivulet. The Hall contains a collection of ancient armour, and there are preserved some ancient portraits, and other pictures by old masters; among which are— Mary Queen of Scots—Judge Lyttelton–The Earl of Arundel and his Countess, Vandyck—Two Large Landscapes, Paul Brill—Two ditto, Gaspar Poussin–Secretary Cromwell, Holbein—A Cascade, Rysdael—Two Landscapes, with Horses and Figures, Wouvermans—Sir Thomas Gresham, Zucchero— Christ holding a Globe, Salvator Rosa—Also Portraits of, William De la Pole, Duke of Suffolk; Henry, Earl of Surrey; Sir Anthony Denny; King Edward IV. ; King Henry VII, when young, &c. &c.—In the church are several ancient monuments of the family of Bedingfeld. 3-M 2 3Itijorp, Northamptongbirc; THE SEAT OF GEORGE JOHN EARL SPENCER, K. G., &c. &c. ALTHoRP PARK is situated in the parish of Brington, about five miles north-west of Northampton. The first of the two Views of this mansion represents the east front, being the principal entrance; the second shows the south-west aspect, and the situation of the library, taking up nearly the whole of two of the angles on the ground-floor. In the reign of Henry VII. Althorp was in the possession of John Catesby, second son of John Catesby of Legers Ashby, Esq. who sold it to John Spencer, Esq. which John levied a fine of it in the 24th year of the same reign. This gentleman, who was afterwards knighted by Henry VIII, was the son of William Spencer, Esq. of Wormleighton, in Warwickshire, descended from a younger branch of the Despencers, anciently Earls of Gloucester and Winchester; the head of which family was Ivo, Viscount Constantine, who married Emma, sister to Alan, Earl of Brittany, before the Conquest. The estate has continued, uninterrupted, in the Spencer family, from the reign of Henry VII. Robert Lord Spencer was succeeded, in 1627, by his son William, and he, in 1637, by his son Henry, created Earl of Sunderland, after the battle of Edge Hill, in 1642, and slain at the battle of Newbury, in the same year. Mr. Bray, in his “Tour into Derbyshire and Yorkshire,” (2d edition, 1783,) states— “About five miles to the west of the town (Northampton) is Althorp, an old seat of the Spencers (now Earls,) built in the shape of a half H. It stands low, and in the approach you go through, and cross, those straight avenues of trees, which were once deemed the line of beauty. The rooms are not large, except the library and gallery, the latter of which is 138 feet by 20. In this is a collection of portraits, hardly, perhaps, exceeded by any in the kingdom, not only in point of number, but of beauty. The famous beauties of Hampton Court are far short of those which the pencils of Cornelius Janssen, Vandyck, Lely, Kneller, &c, have placed here. A small piece of Henry VIII. by Holbein, (in this gallery,) a small round portrait of that master by himself, (in the picture closet,) and a boy blowing a lighted brand, are reckoned of very great value.” Althorp House was built by the Earl of Sunderland, in 1688. It is remarked by Mr. Dibdin, “There is neither colonnade, nor vestibule, nor terrace, nor fountain, nor lake, as you approach the mansion : nor studied grandeur of architectural decoration, as you enter it; but comfort, order, peace, unanimity, good management, choice society, and splendid cheer—These are the interior attractions which supply the place of silken hangings, Gobelin tapestries, gilt balustrades, and all the pomp and circumstance of elaborate and overwhelming furniture.” - The number of volumes at Althorp is computed at about forty-five thousand. We are happy in having it in our power to present our Subscribers with the following CATALOGUE of the splendid Collection of PICTUREs at Althorp. P PORTRAIT GALLERY. Lady Jane Grey, Lucas de Heere. .* Earl Spencer, Copley, Henry VIII., Holbein. - P ºupless of Suffolk, Lely. Frobenius the printer, Holbein, ortrait of herself, Artemisia & entileschi. Colonel Russell, Dobson. ºchess of Orleans, daughter to Charies - Fourth Earl of Roscommon, C. Maratta. Digby, Earl of Bristol, and Francis I. Tjuke of Bedford, Vandyck, Robert, second Earl of Sunderland, Carlo ‘aţţa the First, by flººrietta Maria. Mons. de St. Evremond, Kneller. ianca di Capello. #."##". en Jº, with Mary, Queen of Eng- land, and Somers §. Holbein. g Puchess of Cleveland, Lely. Elizabeth, Countess de Grammont, Lely. Sir Peter Pål Rubens, Vandyck. Nell Gwyn, Lely. Duchess of Portsmouth, Lely. nknown Portrait, Pandyck. Penelope, Lady Spencer, Vandyck, Lady Denham. Sir Kºpelm Digby, Cornclius Janssen. Ann, Countess of Arran, Kneller, Two Apostles' heads, Vandyck. #Ann Spencer. Elizabeth Spencer. I) dy Georgiana Carteret,Countess Cowper. }º: of Devonshire, Sir J. Reynolds. !ary, Queen of England, Höjägi. #. §º Vandyck, Ružº. #.” Duchess de Mazarin, Kneller. § riothesly, Earl of Southampton, 3/tten ortrait, Sir Anthony More. A woman's Henrietta, Queen ºf England, Vandyck, T]uchess of Tyrconnel. - Present Earl Spencer, at 17, Sir J. Reynolds, Verrio the painter, by himself. An Apostle's head, Vandyck. William, Duke of Newcastle, Vandyck. Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, Kneller. Henry, first Earl of Sunderland, Walker. Dorothy, Countess of Sunderland, Pandyck. Elizabeth, Countess of Falmouth, Lely. Portrait unknown, Sir Anthony More. Mary d'Este, Queen of James II,_Lely. Rachel, Countess of Northampton, Vandyck. Mrs. Jennings, mother to Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough. Ann Hyde, Duchess of York, Lely: Ann, Countess of Bedford, Pandyck. Lady Elizabeth Thimbleby, and . Catha- rine, Countess of Rivers, her sister-in- law, and a Cupid, Vandyck. Cardinal Pole, by Perino del Vaga. King Charles the First. Gibbon, the historian. Pedro Van Mot, by himself. Oliver Cromweil, Walker. Philip II. king of Spain, Sir An. More. Ann Génevieve de Bourbon, Duchesse de Longueville. a/ - A boy's portrait, Lely. Old man's head. - - Venetia, Lady Digby, Sir Kenelm's wife, Pandyck, copy. - Samson, Giacinto Brandi, Woman and child. A Man's portrait. An old man, Rembrandt. Algernon, Earl of Northumberland, Van- dyck. TÉ Earl of Southampton. R}} Smithe, of Bounds, Kent, Esq. 3/. Dorothy, Countess of Sunderland, mar- ried to the above Robert Smithe when a widow, Lely. - Philip Sydney, Earl of Leicester, Lely. Dorothy .*}; afterwards Countess of Sunderland, Vandyck. Ann Digby, Countess of Sunderland, Lely. Robert, second Earl of Sunderland, hus- band to the above, Lely. Henry, Lord Percy, of Alnwick. Countess of Northumberland, Lely, | Anthony, Earl of Shaftesbury, L ely. - Margaret. Spencer, Countess of Shaftes: bury, his wife, Lely. - l Z w CATALogue of PicturES AT ALTHORP-costINUEP. Lord Crofts. * #. .." ficester, Lady Sunderland's Father. Hº: Howard, 3rd son to the Earl of H.g. d Lel Al; ney 3/-, , . \ #. §jº, and his son, 1st Earl Spencer, Knapton. - A }. Portrait, Florentine School. Do. O. Noah sacrificing after the Flood, B. Castigliome. - Hermits in a cave, D. Teniers. .. - St. “Charles forromeo celebrating high mass, Domenichino. - The miracie of the Loaves and Fishes, G. Bassamo. - Moses found in the bulrushes, T. Perrier. Portrait of a woman, Tintoretto. Portrait of a young man, Rembrandt: A bust of Čeres, surrounded by fruit and animals, Snyders; . A man, shaving, Bamboccio. A landscape, Sal. Rosa. : Soldiers at Play, Bamboccio. An old man's head, Rembrandt: . A young girl fancifully dressed with flow: ers, Rembrandt. . . rrn-a- Portrait of old Luigi Cornaro, Titian. Portrait of one of . L. Cornaro's great grandchildren, Titian. - Shipping at anchor. Van Dubbel. A poultry yard, M. Homdekoeter.' A Magdalén's head, Domenichino. A skirmish, Jacob Kuyp. Holy family, Ruhems. A landscape (morning), N. Berchém. A girl playing with kitten and puppy, Maratta. A calm, ships in port, Vanderwelt, A boy blowing a torch, Scalken. A storm, Pandervelt. A Lucretia, Guido Reni. Acis and Galatea, N. Poussin. A Cleopatra, Guido Reni. Diana and her Nymphs, dead game, dogs, &c. Van Balen and Bringa. A shipwreck, Bom. Peters. A ball and mask, Cor. Poelenberg. A bag-piper, Pelasquez. Christ presented in the Temple, Luca Giordano. Part of Raphael's picture painted in fresco, at the Vatican, of the miracle of Bolsena, N. Poussin. A school-mistress and three boys, 4. Caracci. - Georgiana, Countess Spencer, Pompeio Battoni. - A Scripture story, School of A. Sacchi. Holy family, Albano. Landscape, Huysum. - Margaret, Countess Lucan, Ang. Kauff- 772a2b. Landscape, Huysum, - - St. Augustine, St. Dominick, Virgin and child, Al. Caracci. Lady Anne Bingham, Sir J. Reynolds. A Bacchanalian triumph, Julio Romano. Richard, Earl of Lucan, Sir J, Reynolds. Woman's Head, fragment of a lost car- toon, by Raphael, of the massacre of the Innocents, Raphael. - Charles, Earl of Lucan, Sir R. Reynolds. An old man moralizing over, a skull; a cardinal's hat, and various other articles on his table : on the right hand side, a compartment of the picture represent- ing the salutation of the Virgin ; on the left compartment, the portrait of Ludo- vico Sforza, Duke of Milan, and his son Maximilian, Albert Durer. A bunch of grapes, A young man's head, An old man’s head, called Oli- ..ver Cromwell's Porter, Figures (4 different pictures), Bamboccio. Holy family, School of Parméogiano. Holy family, Venetian School. Mountebank and rustic dresses, Lucas Van Ignatius Loyola, Titiaſi. Aïrs. Middleton, – Vide Grammont, Lely. - Memoirs de Countess % Shrewsbury, an Italian by birth, Lely. Cºntess of Sunderland, and Robert her son, Kneller. - Lady Longueville, Kºeller. - Charles, Duke of Marlborough, Slaughter. Lady Bateman, sister to the above, Slaughter. - Countess of Sunderland, and Diana, her daughter, afterwards juchess of Bed- ford, Jarvis: Duke of Roxburgh. Lady Granville. Margaret Willoughby, 1st Lady Spencer. Čhildren to the Éarſ of Leicester, Lely. Robert Spencer, 1st Lord Spencer. Earl Granville. Queen Anne, and the Duke of Gloucester her son. - John, Duke of Marlborough. Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough. Prince George of Denmark. Juliana, Countess of Burlington, Iºneller. Lady unknown. Hon. John Spencer, Slaughter. GREAT STAIRCASE, LOWER PART. Sir Henry Spencer, of Offley. - forá Bräckley, William Godolphin, and Lady Ann Egerton, grand-children to john, Duke of Marlborough, Jarvis., Ellen, Tady Spencer, of Qſiley. - Sir Brocket Spencer, of Offley. Lady Godolphin, afterwards Duchess of Marlborough, Jarvis. - dy Bridgewater, her, sister;, both daughters to John, Duke of Marlbo- rough, Jarvis. Lady Clincarty, daughter to Robert, Earl of Sunderland, Lely. Lady's Portrait, unknown. Colonel John Morgan. Mary, Duchess of Richmond, daughter to George Williers, Duke of Buckingham. Parker, Lord Chancellor Macclesfield; Georgiana Carteret, wife to the Hon. John Spencer, afterwards married to Earl Cowper, John, his only son: afterwards 1st Earl Spencer, and Lady Masham, Slaughter, Charles, 3d Earl of Sunderland, Jarvis. Lady Elwell, Jarvis. Mrs. Godfrey, sister to John, Duke of Marlborough, Kneller. Y).uke of Manchester. Sir John Spencer, father to the 1st Lord Spencer. Sir John Spencer, of Offley. Aºndºnell, Countess of Shrewsbury, J/. LOWER PART. Duke of Shrewsbury. Lady's Portrait, unknown. O. Do. King Charles II., Lely. Marquis of Blandford, John, Duke of Marlborough's only son, Kneller. Charles, Duke of Marlborough. - Ann, Countess of Sunderland, wife to Charles, the 3rd Earl, Jervis. Sir Robert Spencer, of Offley. Nell Gwyn, mother to the Duke of Monmouth, by King Charles II. Lady Howard. Ann Hyde, Duchess of York. Princess Mary, afterwards Queen of England, wife to William III. Henrietta and Ann Churchill, daughters of John and Sarah, Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, Kneller. - Queen Mary, wife to William III. Portrait unknown. Mrs. Middleton. Portrait unknown. The Nativity. The Descent from the Cross, Seh. Bourdon. A portrait of a man, Frank Hals. A landscape, St. Anthony, of Padua, preaching to the fishes, Sal. Rosa. The death of the stag, Snyders, Hero and Leander, nymphs, &c., D. Teniers. A battle, B. Castigliome. A sea-port, architecture, and figures, Viviani. woman's head, a vase in her hand, Giorgini. Daedalus and Tearus, Vandyck. A landscape, D. Temiers. St. Jeromé, a skull, books, and a trumpet, Spagnoletta. Day-breaking on revellers, Simon de Pos. Her own portrait, homisha d'Anguiscida. A Jewish sacrifice, Rubens. ... The five senses personified, Simon de Vos. A landscape (setting sun); Claude Lorraine. Portrait of his mistress, Titian. Morning, Diana beginning the chase, Jean sselyn. - Evening, Diana ending the chase, ditto. Crucifixion of St. Andrew, Le Brun. Portrait of his mother, Rembrandt. Landscape, (evening, cattle, &c.) A. Kuyp. Portrait of himself, Holheim. Sea-port, boat and boatmen, &c. Pymaker. A shepherd's head, Bramer. A shepherdess's head, Bramer. A landscape, G. Poussin. A boy playing on the bag-pipes, Bloemart. A landscape, Decker. - A girl tending sheep, Bloemart. The Virgin and child, St. Francis, &c. Rothenhamer. Hawkers setting off in a morning to sport, P. JVouwermans. Magdalen, birds, insects, &c. P. Brill, fig. by A. Caracci. Cattle, § ) Van Bergen. Cattle, evening.) Van Bergen. Storm and shipwreck, Bon: Peters. Vertumnus and Pomona. D. Teniers. Landscape, (ferry and many figures,) icham. Venus, nymphs, and tritons, C. Poelenberg. Pantomimical characters, Watteau. A landscape, (grotto of Pausilippo,) aratta. A concert, Watteau. A dead Christ, &c. 4: Schiavone. A riding school, P. Wouwermans. A Virgin and child, P. Perugino. A landscape, (nymphs bathing,) B. IBruberg. A landscape, Van Mosker. A concert of birds, Wan, Kessel. Holy family, (very fine,) Raphael. Frances, Countess Camden, Sir Joshua Reynolds. - St. Jerome writing in a Sacristie, Steen- wick. John Charles, Wiscount Althorp, aged four years, Sir J. Reynolds. p, aged f Landscape, (fishermen, &c.) Glauber Polidore. Georgiana, Tuchess of Devonshire, Draw- 2ng zºº Chatſc. Lord Althorp, Sarah Lady Spencer, and Hon. Richard Spencer. Westall, A battle, Bourguignoni. A copy of the Transfiguration by Raphael, Barocci. - unknown. yden. Wise Men's Offering, (a sketch,) Rubens. Tailor's shop, (two pictures,) Messis. Ballad-singer, Van Ostade. Cupid and Psyche, B. Spranger. Banditti, Woottom. Two oval landscapes, Unknown. Solomon worshipping false gods, Rem- brandt. An artist's study, Simon Luttihays, St. Peter released from prison. Holy Family. St. Theresa. Old woman's head, Bramer. Woman's head, Bramer. Boy and a ram, Leonino di Spada. Resurrection (on slate), Leandro Bassano. Christ and Zaccheus. A woman and two children, (small). Dutch Peasants, Van Goyen. Rustic figures and cattle, J. Miel. Landscape, Breughel. Woman and three children, Carlo Cignant. Sea view. Piping goat-herd, J. Miel. Sacrifice on leaving the Ark, B. Castigliome. º, and his wife taunting him, Spagno- €tt0. An old man's head. Architecture, Paulo Panini. Witches at their incantations, Salvator 0.5a. St. Jerome, School of Rubens, Hagar and the angel, Dominico Teti. Assumption of the Virgin, Rothenhamer An old man's head, School of Rembrandt. A moon-light (much injured), Vander €6.7°. Christ carrying the Cross, Bassano. Flagellation of Christ, ditto. A Bacchanal, with a glass in his hand. Landscapes, (four pictures,) Edelma. Tºrk reading, Gerhard Douw. The Day of Judgment, copied from Michael Angelo's famous fresco altar-piece in the Sistine chapel, at Rome. This copy is mentioned by Vasari, as having been painted under Michael Angelo's inspection, by his scholar, Venusti. Virgin and child, Scalken. Joseph explaining the Spagnoletto. Sketch of the Flight into Egypt, B. Castigliome. Sketch, (its companion,) ditto; St. Luke painting, attended by angels; probably intended for an altar-piece, Guercino. An allegorical composition—youth, sensual pleasure, time, fraud, haired, disease, Bronzino, N.B. This picture, of established fame, was painted for Francis the First, King of France. Landscape, moonlight, cascade of Terni, baker's dream, .1V100re. - - - - Landscape, noon-day, cascade of Tivoli, 007 e. Portrait of Georgiana, Duchess of Devon- shire, Sir J. Reynolds. Portrait, Stephen Poyntz, Esq. A Nun feeling the point of an arrow, Simone da Pisaro. A soldier in armour, leaning on a drum. Caval, Stronzi, 1. Z 2 #axton 39all, 320ttijamptonghire; THE SEAT OF GEORGE FREEE EVANS, ESQ. At a very early period of history this Manor and Estate was the property of the baronial family of D'Engaine, who are supposed to have derived their name from the office of chief engineer, held by Richard, under William the Conqueror, and from this family it has lineally descended to the present possessor. Laxton Hall is a large and handsome building, situated within the limits of Rockingham Forest, between Bulwick and Fineshade, on the left hand of the road leading from Kettering to Stamford, at the distance of about eight miles south-west from the latter town. On the north and west it is bounded by Wakerley, Harringworth, and Deene Park, the seat of the Earl of Cardigan. The House, which is both elegant and commodious, containing many spacious apartments, was built by the present proprietor, partly after a design by J. H. Repton and son. The North Front, shewn in our plate, displays a hand- Some and chaste specimen of the Ionic order, with a noble portico, of sufficient projection to admit carriages. The Entrance Hall, or vestibule, erected after a design by Dance; is nearly square, but rises in a spherical ceiling, termi- nated by a circular Louvre, or lantern, of elegant design. At the end is a very handsome Ionic corridor, communicating with the various chambers. From the Hall of Entrance, on the right, is the Music-room, thirty-eight feet by twenty-four, in which is a very fine organ, built by Green; on the left is the Drawing-room, of nearly similar dimensions. From the principal Staircase you enter the south Drawing-room, not a large, but a most comfortable and Elegant, apartment. The Library, which occupies the centre of the South Front, is sixty feet in length, divided into three compartments; it contains a Valuable collection of books, selected with great care and expense. The win- dows are constructed after the French plan; they open upon a handsome stone Terrace, which extends along the whole of the South Front; from the Terrace 1S 8, descent to the Flower Garden and Pleasure Grounds. All the windows of the principal floor are glazed with plate glass. * , - The West Drawing-room, thirty-six feet long, at present furnished rather as a Museum than a dwelling room, contains, besides many valuable pictures, a Very curious collection of conchology. - - - . The parish of Laxton is peculiarly circumstanced as to its ecclesiastical jurisdiction; it is exempt from episcopal authority, and the appointment of the *inister rests with the proprietor, who is the lay-rector: he has built a handsome Parsonage at his own expense, and allows the minister a liberal stipend. The village has also been entirely rebuilt, with every attention to the comfort of the inhabitants, as well as the picturesque appearance of the cottages. The School House, a little detached from the village, was designed by Repton; it is a handsome building in the pointed style; here all the children of the Pºlish, between the ages of six and thirteen, are taught reading, writing, and Plain work, and are all clothed at Lady Carbery’s expense. ..The Church, dedicated to All Saints, is situated on a rising ground above the Village, to the south-west of the House; its appearance at present does not Well accord with the other improvements in the parish, but it is intended to be ºmmediately rebuilt; when this is accomplished, the state of the parish will be complete, and wiii altogether exhibit, for its extent, one of the most perfect domains in the kingdom. On this and the adjoining property, there have been planted, within these few years, above half"a miſſiºn of forest-trees, and certainly nothing can *"Pass the flourishing state of the plantations and woods. - K. K. shorton ball, snorthamptomshire; THE RESIDENCE OF MRS. B. BOTFIELD. Norton HALL is situated two miles N. E. of Daventry, in the midst of a district rarely exceeded in fertility; the remarkable richness of the soil, yielding abundant crops of herbage, for the depasturing of cattle; the deep red oxen of Devon, the black of South Wales, the whitefaced Hereford, and the little Scotch bullocks, here luxuriate together, and fatten for the market of the metropolis. The surface of the country is elevated and depressed into agreeable undulations, often assuming beautiful forms, and disposed in large enclosures, not unadorned with thriving hedge-row timber, and occasionally clumps, provincially, as in Leicestershire, termed Spinnies. - The surrounding estates are extensive and ancient proprietaries. Norton has been a manorial residence for many ages, and in regular succession from the Con- quest, may be traced the descents of its lordships. In 1808, the late Mr. Botfield completed various additions and improvements to Norton Hall, which render it, though curtailed of its ancient extent and splendour, both handsome and commodious. The principal fronts are pinnacled and embat- tled, and the chief entrance, on the east, is through a cloister of five pointed arches, the spandrils springing from buttresses, the arcade surmounted by an embattled parapet, is shewn in the annexed view from the south-east. This Cloister, decorated with green-house plants, conducts to an elegant brilliant Hall, the columns and chimney-piece of which exhibit curious specimens of Shrop- shire marble : the double stone Staircase is lighted from above by richly coloured stained glass, of a scroll pattern : the Apartments are furnished in modern taste and singular elegance: the Gardens, Offices, and Appendages, correspond. - The Roman Military Way, the Watling-street, passes through this domain; and nearly contiguous to it, in an enclosure called Great Shawney, in 1814, was dis- covered by some labourers digging a trench, a human skeleton, by whose side lay a considerable number of copper coins, chiefly those of the Emperor Constantine. In natural productions, the gravel-pits of this neighbourhood abound, as fossil shells, entrochi, belemnitis, thunder-stones, cornu ammonis, snake-stones of mode- rate dimensions, and hodu flints. The botanist will observe with pleasure that rare plant, the sambucus ebulus, dwarf-elder, or dane-wort, flourishing on the verdant sides of the Watling-street, and the eryngium campestre, eryngo, not far from the Dial House, nearly opposite to Brock Hall. On the reservoir of the Grand Junction Canal is sometimes shot the beautiful crested grebe, and other uncommon water-fowl. But, perhaps, no object within a short walk will be found more generally inte- resting than Burrow Hill, a commanding eminence, not less worthy of regard for its fine prospects, and the conduit which thence supplies Daventry with water, than celebrated for its extensive double entrenchments, portions of which remained tolerably perfect, till lately nearly levelled by repeated ploughing. This has been a military station, both in ancient and modern times; a few sepulchral tumuli may still be traced : unequivocal Roman vestiges have there been observed, though the form of the camp may have been in some degree altered during the subsequent occupation of the Saxons, or rather Danes; and from this position, in June, 1645, the Royal army advanced upon the fatal field of Naseby. During the autumn of 1823, examinations of the Burrow Hill were continued for several successive days, under the superintendence of Mr. George Baker, the historian of Northamptonshire. At the first point, called the Norton Corner, Roman tiles and walls, possibly the vestiges of a Praetorium, were exposed to view, and, at the distance of a few hundred yards, a line of about a dozen barrows was distinctly traced; several of these tumuli were opened, when their contents proved to be funeral urns of elegant proportion, composed of clay, slightly, if at all baked, a lachrymatory, and some beads. &iciton 13|act, Northamptongjirc; THE SEAT OF JOHN PLOMER CLARKE, ESQ. THIS spot has many natural advantages, and has been improved exceedingly by the good taste of its last, but more particularly by that of its present, possessor. It is situated in one of the most eligible parts of the proverbially pleasant county of Northampton, and was selected for the site of a Mansion about the middle of the last century, by Joseph Clarke, Esq.; to him and his brother Richard, succeeded John Plomer, Esq., their nephew, who assumed the name and arms of Clarke in 1775, and having made considerable improvements, closed a life of great and general utility in 1805, and was succeeded by his eldest son, John Plomer Clarke, Esq., the present possessor, who married the eldest daughter of the late Sir John Nelthorpe, Bart., of Scawby, in the county of Lincoln. By the present possessor very tasteful improvements have been made; he has enlarged the building, extended the Plantations and Shrubberies, and formed a new approach to the House, by means of a road through several pastures, now thrown together, and planted in a park-like style. The Mansion is built of a remarkably hard stone, of a pleasing grey tint, found near the spot, and contains many excellent apartments, adorned with some good paintings. It is situated on the south side of, and half-way down, a bold, abrupt hill, on a terrace commanding a most delightful prospect of the town of Daventry, two miles distant, which, with the adjacent country, forms a most delightful land- scape. The hill rising immediately from the back of the House, planted with forest trees, and shrubs of all sorts, sheltering it from the north, conceals a large and excellent Kitchen-Garden, Orchard, and Nursery-Ground, surrounded by very picturesque and sequestered walks. A steep sloping lawn, upon the principal front, is terminated by a broad sheet of water, whose boundaries are well concealed and fringed with shrubs. Not far from the House a very fine spring of water rises, in a curious ancient vaulted cave of hewn-stone and good masonry; it is called Mickle Well, perhaps from its never-failing abundance, and flows through several fish-ponds, falling at length into the water before mentioned. One of these ponds, which is made to assume the form of a small meandering rivulet, is seen in the annexed view, as is also part of the large sheet of water in front of the House. On the same hill with Mickle Well, two other springs also rise; the one of pure soft water, which by means of pipes Supplies the Mansion, the other a strong chalybeate. The Church, (the tower of which, containing a set of well-toned bells, is seen over the centre of the House,) is dedicated to St. Martin, and is a venerable edifice, built of a red stone, early in the second period of the pointed style. The windows, however, are none of them primaeval, but have been constructed in the last, or perpendicular period of the before-named architecture. The mumber of inhabitants of the parish was, in 1811, 567. The vicarage is but of moderate annual value. Near the House, skeletons, Roman earthen urns, copper coins, glass, green, and wooden beads, have been dug up, and are now in possession of Mr. Clarke. K K 3 3pctijorpc #}all, Northamptongbirc; THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. JOHN FANE, EARL OF WESTMORELAND, K.G. APETHORPE HALL is a noble structure of the Elizabethan period, preserved in its original form, situated about six miles north-west of Oundle, in the Hundred of Willybrook. The building, of which the engraving represents the principal front, was erected by Sir Walter Mildmay, fourth son of Sir Thomas Mildmay, of Chelms- ford, which Sir Walter was Chancellor of the Exchequer, and a member of the Privy Council, to Queen Elizabeth, and having acquired an ample fortune, purchased Apethorpe, and several considerable estates in other parts of the kingdom, particu- larly Danbury, in Essex. He also built Emmanuel College, Cambridge, in 1584, the first Protestant Collegiate foundation, and endowed it with several livings of great value, having obtained a license or charter of incorporation from Queen Eliza- beth. Fuller tells us, that the founder coming to court, the queen told him, “Sir Walter, I hear you have erected a Puritan foundation.” “No, Madam,” saith he, far be it from me to countenance any thing contrary to your established laws; but I have set an acorn, which, when it becomes an oak, God alone knows what will be the fruit thereof.” He had so much of the Puritan about him, however, as to make the College Chapel stand north and south, instead of east and west. After retaining the office of Chancellor of the Exchequer for twenty-three years, he died, 31st of May, 1589, and was buried in the chancel of the church of St. Bartholomew the Great, in London, where a handsome monument was erected to his memory. Sir Walter Mildmay married Mary, the sister of Sir Francis Walsingham, Secretary of State to Queen Elizabeth, and by her had two sons, Sir Anthony Mildmay, of Ape- thorpe Hall, and Sir Humphrey Mildmay, of Danbury, in Essex, and three daugh- ters; Winifred married to William Fitzwilliam, Esq., of Gains . in Essex, an ancestor of the present Earl Fitzwilliam, Martha to William Brounker, Esq., and Christian, married first to Charles Barret, Esq., of Aveley, in Essex, and secondly, to Sir John Leveson, of Kent. On the accession of James VI. of Scotland to the crown of England, his Majesty visited Apethorpe Hall, on his journey to London, the particulars of which are thus related in Stowe's Chronicle, p. 821. “The 27th of Aprill, the king removed from Burleigh towardes Hinchingbrooke, to Sir Oliver Cromwells, and, in the way, hee dined at Sir Anthony Mildmays, where nothing wanted in a subjects dutie to his soveraigne. Dinner and banquet being past, and his Majestie at point to depart, Sir Anthony presented him with a gallant Barbary horse, a rich saddle, and furniture Suteable, which his Highnesse thankefully accepted.” It is also said that King James first noticed George Williers, afterwards Duke of Buckingham, at this seat. Sir Anthony Mildmay married Grace, daughter of William Sheringham, Esq., and by her had issue Mary, an only daughter and heiress, on whom was settled the estate of Apethorpe ; she married Francis Fane, Earl of Westmoreland and Lord Burghersh, so created 29th Dec. 1624, and had by his Lordship seven sons and six daughters; Mildmay Fane, the eldest son, became second Earl of Westmoreland, and in his descendants the honors of the family continued until the death of John, seventh Earl of Westmoreland, in 1762, without issue male, when the titles devolved upon Thomas, the next heir male, descendant of Sir Francis Fane, second surviv- ing son of Francis, first Earl of Westmoreland, by Mary, sole daughter and heiress of Sir Anthony Mildmay, of Apethorpe Hall. Thomas, eighth Earl of Westmoreland, married Elizabeth, daughter of William SWymmer, Esq., of Bristol, and by her had two sons and two daughters; his Lord- ship died, 15th Nov. 1771, and was succeeded by his eldest son, John, ninth Earl ºf Westmoreland, who married Augusta, daughter of Lord Montagu Bertie, son of Robert, Duke of Ancaster, by whom he had John, the present and tenth Earl of Westmoreland, Knight of the Garter, &c.; his Lordship married, first, Sarah Anne, only daughter and heiress of Robert Child, Esq., of Osterley Park, in Middlesex, and by her, who died Nov. 9th, 1793, has issue, 1, John, Lord Burghersh; 2. Sarah Sophia, who married George Williers, Earl of Jersey, and inherited the Osterley Park Estate by will of her grandfather. K K 4 liushton ball, snorthamptonshire; THE SEAT OF THE HON. MRS. COCKAYNE MEDLYCOTT, RusHToN HALL stands about three miles north-east from Kettering, on ground gently rising above the Ise, a small stream which waters the Park, and is crossed by a bridge of two arches. This ancient, splendid, and very curious Mansion was commenced by Sir Thomas Tresham, who, during the visit made by Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Leicester received the honour of Knighthood at Kenilworth. The family of Tresham appear to have first possessed Rushton in the 16th year of the reign of Henry VI. the estate having not very long afterwards become forfeited to the Crown, in consequence of the attainder of the first Sir Thomas Tresham, who was beheaded at the commencement of the reign of Edward IV. The property was, however, subsequently restored to the family, which during the illus- trious reign of Elizabeth, seems to have attained the height of its greatness, possessing large estates, several residences, and had become connected with the principal families of the county, whose armorial bearings may still be seen upon the Market House at Roth- well, an unfinished monument, among others, of the taste which Sir Thomas Tresham evinced in architecture. The succeeding reign worked a melancholy change in the for- tunes of this family: their extensive possessions were again confiscated, and the head of it, being attainted, was confined, and died in the Tower. The cause of this was the memorable Gunpowder Plot, the downfal of several other families, and in which Francis Tresham Esq., the son of Sir Thomas Tresham, was deeply implicated. This gentleman was, notwithstanding, the cause of its discovery, and from his hand proceeded the well- known letter, addressed as an anonymous warning to the Lord Monteagle, who had mar- ried Elizabeth Tresham, his sister. The manor and estates of Rushton now passed into the hands of Sir William Cockayne, and his descendants have resided here from the year 1619. Few families in the kingdom have such well-founded claims to antiquity as that of the Cockaynes, who during the reign of Henry I., and for several centuries, were seated at Ashborn Hall, in Derbyshire. It would be tedious to enumerate the different descents, or the early alliances made by this ancient family, which have connected it with the most illustrious blood of the king- dom. Sir William Cockayne, the first possessor of Rushton, married Mary, daughter of Richard Morris, Esq., afterwards Countess of Dover, and had issue:–1. Charles Cock- ayne, Esq., of Rushton Hall, sheriff of this county in 1635, created Baron and Viscount Cullen, in 1642, who married Mary, daughter and coheiress of Henry O'Bryan, fifth Earl of Thomond, descended from the ancient kings of Ireland.—2. William, who died without issue.-3. Mary, who married Charles Howard, Earl of Nottingham.—4. Ann, who married Sir Hatton Fermor.—5. Martha, married, first, to John, Earl of Holdernesse; and, secondly, to Montague, Earl of Lindsey.—6. Elizabeth, married, first, to Thomas, Viscount Fanshaw; and, secondly, to Sir Thomas Rich, Bart. of Sunning in Berkshire.— 7. Abigail, married to John, Wiscount Rochford, son of the Earl of Dover.—8. Jane, married to James Sheffield, son of Edmund, Earl of Mulgrave. - - Bryan, second Viscount Cullen, married Elizabeth, daughter and heiress of Sir Francis Trentham, of Rosseter and Henigham Castles. - Charles, third Viscount Cullen, married Catherine, fifth daughter of William, Lord Yº, of Parham, descended from Edmund, Earl of Lancaster, and Blanche, Queen Of Castile. - Charles, fourth Viscount Cullen, married Ann, daughter of Borlase Warren, of Staple- ford, a family of high antiquity, lineally descended from the Earls of Warren and Surry. Charles, fifth Viscount Cullen, married, first, Ann, daughter of John Borlase Warren of Stapleford; and, secondly, Sophia, daughter of John Baxter, Esq. Borlase, sixth Wiscount Cullen, died in 1810, without issue, when the title became extinct, the estates remaining in possession of the coheiresses of the Honourable William Cockayne, who died before his brother, the last Viscount. ; z 3 The Honourable William Cockayne married Barbara, youngest daughter of George Hill, Esq. of Rothwell, for thirty-five years his Majesty's ancient Sergeant at Law, a iineal descendant of the Hills, of Hounsden, Somersetshire, settled there in the reign of Edward III.; and whose extraordinary talents, unrivalled in the profession to which he belonged, are too well known to need any comment here. Rushton Hall remains nearly in its original state; time has but imparted its mellow hue to this fine old building, which, having been erected at the precise period of the first introduction of Roman architecture, exhibits great peculiarity of style, neither Gothic nor Roman prevailing. In the plan, the order of monastic dwellings has been preferred, the House and Offices surrounding three sides of a quadrangular Court, and having in front toward the East a Doric Screen, over which the enriched gables of the early domestic style are seen, crowned with finials, fashioned after the Italian taste, like obelisks. So mixed, indeed, are the architectural ornaments of the Classic and Gothic eras, that Rushton Hall might well be taken as a text, if we were disposed to dilate upon the apparent absurdity of the combination : but the singularly picturesque effect produced by the variety of form exhibited in the grotesque decorations, the numerous broken lines of the building, with its spiral terminations, assisted by the beautiful grey tints of the moss- covered stone; may redeem the absence of correct taste, and plead powerfully in favour of its preservation; for we dare to doubt, even in a building of the same magnitude, whether a more imposing appearance would be gained by a strict adherence to the purest Grecian model, in the construction of a gentleman's residence in this country. The earliest date upon the exterior of the edifice is 1595, a little previously to the period of the erection of Audley End, in Essex: the model of which latter building is said to have been procured from Italy. With regard to Rushton Hall, however, the foundation was certainly earlier than the above date, and the designs were probably furnished by Sir Thomas Tresham himself, which is inferred from his acknowledged taste and delight in the study of architecture. From other dates upon the building, 1621, 1627, 1629, and 1630, the edifice seems to have been carried on and finished by the Cockayne family, whose armorial bearings are intermixed with those of the Treshams in different parts of the mansion. Our Plate presents a view of the principal Front. The Screen upon this Front is of the Doric order, but widely differing from the examples of Greece. A new scale had been invented by San Gallo, a Florentine architect, which at the period of the building of Rushton Hall, was adopted generally: the engaged columns of the Screen stand upon pedestals, and support an enriched entablature, over which is a balustrade, surmounted by vases. In the centre of the front is a grand arch of entrance, between the two columns, on each side of which, are niches containing statues of armed knights. The arch is crowned by a reclining figure of Plenty, with the cornucopia. Upon the wings or extremities of the Mansion, at the ends of the Screen, are very large oriel windows, of two stories in height, shewing each twelve lights in front, and four on the returns, sur- mounted by a curious open-work parapet of elaborate workmanship. On each of the fronts towards the Court are three gable terminations; these are plain, except the centre, which rises over the principal door-way, and, like those upon the ends, takes the form of the cyma ; all of them, however, are embellished with rich mouldings and obelisks in the manner of the ancient finials. The most curious, and undoubtedly the most ancient part of the building, is a small Oratory, leading from the Great Staircase, containing a representation, in basso relievo, of the Crucifixion, composed of numerous figures, and a Latin inscription in gilt characters. The date 1577 appears above it, and underneath are the arms and motto of the Tresham family, viz. Sable, six trefoils slipped or, between two flaunches argent. The Wilderness was originally planted by Sir William Cockayne with hornbeam hedges, in the form of a great cross, each quarter being laid out in bowers, labyrinths, &c. according to the fantastic fashion of the times. The hedges, said to have been the highest in England, were cut down in the year 1785, when the formal walks were demolished, and others made: the Wilderness, in its present state, was laid out with considerable taste by the Honourable William Cockayne. Amidst these delightful shades, Dryden, who enjoyed the friendship of Bryan, the second Viscount Cullen, passed much of his time. It was here that he is said to have written the Hind and Panther, published in 1687, and other poems; and in one of the walks is an urn erected to his memory. z 4 49aricºtone, 320rtijamptongjire : LATE THE SEAT OF ROBERT ANDREW, ESQ. This pleasing and interesting mansion is situated on a gentle rise in a well- wooded park, adjoining the village, and in the parish of Harlestone; the well- stocked canal, partly overhung by the luxuriant and spreading branches of the oak, extending itself in front of the house, is crossed by a classical bridge of seven arches, which leads to the principal entrance from the park. The view is taken from the opposite banks of the canal, shewing the boat- house. The water here is of sufficient expanse to admit of aquatic parties, and affords a pleasing diversity to the amusements of a retired country residence. The park is principally enclosed by a very high wall, built with materials procured from the neighbouring stone quarries. At the general survey in the time of William the Conqueror, the Earl of Morton, or Mortaigne, had half a bovate of land in Herolveston, (so called in Domesday Book ;) it had before the Conquest been the freehold of Leuric and Orgar; Edric also had possessed it, and it then lay waste. In the time of Henry III. Roger de Lomely held lands here; and the 9th of Edward II. Roger de Lomely was Lord of Herleston. Richard Lumley, a descendant from him, died 39th Henry VI., seized of this manor, which he held of the widow of Sir Humphrey Stafford, of Grafton, Knight, by the service of one Knight's fee, and suit of court at Dodford. John Lumley, his grandson, sold the estate to Thomas Andrewe, Esq. - . In the 15th of Henry VII., a fine was levied of the manor of Harlestone with divers lands and tenements, between Thomas Andrewe and Thomas Knight Clerk, demandants, and John Lümley of Harlestone, and Alice his wife, defor- çients, to the use of the said Thomas Andrewe, who gave the manor to Richard Andrewe, his eldest son by his second wife, whose son, Richard, succeeded him 31st of Henry VIII.; he added to the estate certain rents belonging to the con- vent of Sewardesley, and left it, 6th of Philip and Mary, to Robert, his eldest son, to whose memory there is a tablet in Harleston church. He dying 25th January, 1603, the manor, with a considerable estate, descended to Thomas Andrew, Esq.; and in 1650, at his death, it was transmitted to Robert Andrew, Esq., whose monument is also in the north aisle of Harlestone church, with the date of his death, 1667. Thºmas Andrew, Esq., his successor, was twice High Sheriff of Northamp- tonshire; he also purchased a second manor in Harlestone and East Haddon, 9f Lord Sunderland. The estate has since that time been very considerably improved, and plantations laid out with great taste; the mansion is both elegant and commodious, and the park is well stocked with deer. The delves, as they are called, in this parish, have attracted the attention of antiquaries; they appear to be stone quarries, worked out and disused. An attempt to prove the antiquity of the quarry, by deriving the name of Harles- stone from Harle, to draw, and stane, a stone, has also been made. In the provincial dialect the name of this place is pronounced Halson; and it *y also be mentioned, that it is in the hundred of Newbottle, 3-N 3pmbo, glorthamptongbirc; THE SEAT OF WILLIAM RALPH CARTWRIGHT, ESQ. THIs House was rebuilt soon after the civil wars in the time of Charles the First. It appears by Oldmixon” and Whitelock,t that the old House was burnt down by the King's forces, on their retreat from Naseby to Oxford, 1645: and Whitelock says, (page 250,) “Mr. Cartwright petitioned for ten thousand pounds for the losses he had sustained.” There is a letter published in Echard's History (vol. ii. page 354,) from King Charles to the Earl of Lindsey, son of the Earl who fell in the battle of Edge Hill, dated Aynho, Oct. 27, 1642; and it appears by Clarendon, the army halted here for a short time. The House was afterwards considerably enlarged, in the time of Queen Anne, ty Thomas Cartwright, Esq., the then possessor of it, and Member for the county of Northampton. It has been within these few years improved and modernized by W. R. Cartwright, Esq., under the directions of Mr. Soane, the architect. The south front extends 220 feet from east to west, and consists of a hand- some Library, Westibule, Dining-Room, Saloon, Drawing-Room, and a Green- House, which occupies the east wing. A large Entrance Hall and two Staircases are to the north. The Stables and Offices form the corresponding wings. In the principal apartments are some valuable Bronzes and Pictures, by the most celebrated and ancient masters: they descended to this family from Mr. Blackwood, a well-known collector, of great taste. The most remark- able pictures are, St. Anthony.—Murillo. Pea Fowl.—Rembrandt. St. John—Ditto. Portrait.—IDitto. The Assumption.—Ditto. Holy Family, on black marble.—Osbett. Tobit and the Angel.-Ditto. Ditto, ditto.—Albano. Abraham and Isaac.—Ditto. Sea-piece.—Vandervelt. Head of our Saviour.—Ditto. Ditto.—Beckhuysen. Head of the Virgin Mary.—Ditto. Seaport in Italy.—Bourgigmon. Titian’s Mistress.-Rubens. - A small picture of the Virgin and St. Matthew.— Woman taken in Adultery.—N. Poussin. Raphael. Landscape.-Ditto. Virgin and Child.—Giotto. Landscape.—Gaspar Poussir Virgin and Angels.-Parmegiano. Two Portraits.-Vandyke. The Manor and Estate have been in the possession of this family since the time of James the First, when the property was purchased by Richard Cart- wright, Esq. The Park and Grounds have been considerably improved by the present proprietor, and the Plantations are very extensive. * Oldmixon, p. 293. # Whitelock, p. 166. 3-N 2 £orton 390 ugr, 320ttijamptongijire; THE SEAT OF SIR ROBERT GUNNING, BART. HoRTON House is situated in the parish of Horton, about six miles south-east of Northampton. The mansion is a large handsome structure, with a fine front towards the east, and is seated in a park abounding with noble forest trees, and enlivened with a broad piece of water. The Manor of Horton anciently belonged to the family of Salusbury. Mary Salusbury married William, Lord Parr, uncle to Catherine Parr, the last Queen to Henry VIII. He was called to the House of Peers on the marriage of his niece, was appointed her chamberlain, and, during her regency, on the King's expedition to France, in 1544, had the respect shewn him to be named as a counsel to her majesty, occasionally to be called in. He died in 1548, and left four daughters, the eldest of whom conveyed this estate, by marriage, to Sir Ralph Lane. The Lanes kept it for some generations. On the death of Sir William Lane, it was found to be held of Sir Richard Chetwood, as of his manor of Woodhall, by the service of one knight’s fee, suit of court, and the annual payment of 6s, towards the guard of Rockingham Castle. The estate passed from the Lanes to Sir Henry Montague, first Earl of Man- chester; and by descent fell to the late Earl of Halifax, whose daughter and heiress, Elizabeth, conveyed it, by marriage, to Viscount Hinchenbrooke, after- wards Earl of Sandwich, of whom it was purchased by the late Sir Robert Gunning, Bart., grandfather of the present proprietor. In Horton Church is a remarkably fine monument of William, Lord Parr, and others, of several of the Salusbury family. Qºlicitcm ljarit, Northamptongbirt; THE SEAT OF LORD CHARLES FITZR.O.Y. WICKEN House is situated in the parish of Wicken, about three miles south- west of Stony Stratford: the ancient name of the parish was Wyke Dyve, and the estate formerly belonged to a family of the name of Dyve; from whom it passed to Mortimer, Earl of March, and afterwards to Sir Richard Wydville, who was fined £1000, temp. of Henry the Sixth, for marrying without the King's leave, and, the 6th of Edward the Fourth, was created Earl Rivers; from him the estate descended to Anthony Earl Rivers, and from him to Richard Earl Rivers his brother, the last of the male line of that family; he died in 1490, and in his will ordered that there might be as much underwood sold in the woods of his manor of Grafton as would buy a bell to be a tenor to the bells then there, for a remembrance of the last of the blood. The estate of Wyke Dyve he left to Thomas, Marquis of Dorset, son-in-law of the first Earl Rivers, who gave it in exchange to Sir John Spencer, of Wormleighton, for certain lands at Bosworth, in Leicestershire. In the 3d of Henry the Eighth, a fine was levied between John Spencer, Esq. and Thomas, Marquis of Dorset, of the Manor of Wyke Dyve. In the 24th of the same reign, Sir William Spencer, his son and suc- cessor, died seized of it, and transmitted it to his posterity, with whom it con- tinued to the year 1716, when it was sold by Charles, Earl of Sunderland, to Charles Hosier, Esq. who much improved and enlarged the house, which was only a lodge when it came to his possession. The Park, which had been enclosed in the reign of Edward the First, was disparked by Robert, Earl of Sunderland, about 1650, and the deer sold to Sir Peter Temple of Stowe Bucks. The adjoining parish of Wyke Hamon was united in 1587 to Wicken, by petition of Lord Spencer to the Bishop of Peterborough, when the bells were brought to Wicken, and the whole re-cast with appropriate inscriptions upon each; the fourth has the following: “AFoºet belig are formed into one, $3rt logge the tiyurcſ) retebct mome. (ſūree jumbret, incigſt mag abūgū more, gînd paid by Jºãirſting patrong grove,” 1619. The parsonage house was built in 1703 out of the ruins of Lord Spencer's seat. Wicken was annexed to the Honor of Grafton, which gives the title of Duke to the head of the Fitzroy family, in the 33d year of Henry VIII., and the pro- prietor does suit and service to the Duke of Grafton's court, as chief lord of the manor. The estate is now the property of Sir Charles Mordaunt, Bart, to whom it came by his mother, Lady Mordaunt, daughter and co-heir of Thomas Prowse, of Axbridge, Esq. and who inherited it of her brother, George Prowse, Esq. who resided at Wicken House, and died about 1760. His widow died at Fulham, in 1810, aet. 77; and in the north-east corner of the church-yard is an elegant sarcophagus, secured with iron rails, with an inscription to her memory. From her funeral sermon by the Rev. John Owen, M.A. the following quotation, describing her excellent character, has been extracted:— “Scarcely had she been made a wife, before she became a widow; and derived, by inheritance, a property, which rendered her the independent mistress of a considerable domain, comprehending, with very little exception, the tenantry and population of an entire parish. It was a love of mercy which led her to select, for her own use, the services of those whom others would have rejected, and to give offices in her establishment to those victims of infirmity, whom almost every one else would have been unwilling to employ. It resulted from this principle, that her lawns were mown, her fields were cul- tivated, her garden was dressed, by those whom time had superannuated, or misfortune had crippled; and who, but for such provident kindness, must have hung upon society as pensioners, or infested it as beggars.” - Lord Charles Fitzroy, who now resides at Wicken, is brother to the Duke of Grafton, and a general in the army. 3-o 2 Carlton ball, Dorthamptonshire; THE SEAT OF SIR HENRY PALMER, BART. CARLTON HALL is situated near the turnpike road from Market Harborough to Rockingham, about seven miles from the former, and about three miles from the latter town. It was built by Sir John Palmer, the father of the present baronet, from a design by John Johnson, architect and founder of the Consanguinitarium at Leicester, with the exception of two or three rooms on the north wing, of recent erection. From a date sculptured on a stone, which formed part of the old mansion, that edifice appeared to have been built in the reign of Edward VI. The estate has been in the possession of the family from the time of Henry IV. - The annexed View represents the North, and part of the West Front: of the East, or Lawn Front, there is an engraving by W. Shelton, in Bridges’ History of Northamptonshire. The principal Dining-room and Drawing-rooms are well proportioned, and of large dimensions; from the latter there is an extensive view of the country between Leicester and Stamford. In the Library are some valuable topographical works, and a volume of portraits of the court of Louis XIV. The House stands in a Park, which is well wooded, and, with the grounds about it, agreeably varied. Besides this mansion, and its appurtenances, the late owner rebuilt the parish church, a beautiful pointed-arch edifice of hewn stone, designed by — Wing, architect, of Bedford. Sir John Palmer also º the church upon another of his estates at Carlton Curlieu, in Leicester. Sill re. 3 #igt of the principal picture; at Carlton £all. ROOM ON LEFT OF ENTRANCE HALL. Sir Geoffrey Palmer, Bart. Attorney-General t King Charles II. > y o Wººl Moore, his Lady. ortrait unknown, said t - - Sir P. Lely. , said to be Lady St. John James Stuart, Duke of Richmond—Vandyck. This picture represents him in the same dress as ; print in Lodge's Lives of Illustrious Persons, Si ** a Landscape, and with an apple in his hand. ir Edward Montagu, K.B. Vide fridges' North- amptonshire, vol. ii. p. 350. Thos.Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, after Vandyck. Sir Henry Spelman. King Charles I. King Charles II. §. Descent from the Cross–School of M. Angelo. *thaniel, Lord Crewe, Bishop of 5urham-Sir G. Kneller. This has been engraved by J. Faber. ROOM TO THE RIGHT OF ENTRANCE HALL. Thomas, second Lord Crewe, of stene. His Daughters: Jemima, Duchess of Kent, and Elizabeth, Countess of Arran. Qatherine, wife of Sir John Harpur, Bart. Jemima, Daughter of Catherine, fady Harpur, and Wife to Sir Thomas Palmer, Bart. Of this picture there is an engrating by G.White. Geoffrey Palmer, Esq. F.R.S. Sir John Harpur, Bart. Viscount Longuéville, whose daughter married Reynolds Calthorpe, Esq. of Elyetham, Hants. Portrait of a Lady unknown, said to be Armyne, Wife of Thomas Cartwright, Esq., fourth Daughter of Thomas, Lord Crewe. LIBRARY, A Cattle-piece—Buotford. Sir Thomas Palmer, Bart. Sir John Palmer, Bart.—Abbot. THE LITTLE DRAWING-ROOM. Two frames, containing Miniatures. In one of the frames are the Portraits of Sir John Palmer, Bart. and of Charlotte Gough, his Lady, beauti- fully finished by Smart, of Bath. - In this Room are some pleasing Landscapes, by the old Masters. THE WHITE FLOCK DRESSING-ROOM. George Medley, Esq. of Buxted Place, Sussex. Jemima, Daughter of Sir Thomas Palmer, his Wife. She unfortunately died of the small-pox only three weeks after her marriage. - Catherine Palmer, her Sister. Catherine Harpur, Wife of Sir Henry Gough, Bart., in a white dress, with a blue scarf. Mary Harpur, Wife of Sir Lister Holt, Bart, in a yellow dress. 3 I 3tockinghamt (Cagtic, j}orthamptongijire : THE SEAT OF LEWIS RICHARD watson, LORD SONDES. THE royal forest of Rockingham is one of the largest and richest in the king- dom, consisting of eleven thousand acres. In Domesday Boke it is called a waste, but, in the reign of Edward I., is described as thirty miles long, and eight miles in breadth. The castle was built by William the Conqueror, and it was here that Wil- liam Rufus called together all the abbots and bishops of England, to put an end to the misunderstanding between him and Anselm, archbishop of Canter- bury. The council was held in the chapel of the castle, March 11, 1095; the result of which was, that the majority of the bishops, under the influence of the court, withdrew their canonical obedience, and renounced Anselm for their archbishop. The castle continued to be a frequent residence of our early sovereigns, par- ticularly of Henry III. and Edward III.; in the eighth year of the reign of the latter monarch more than twenty despatches bear date from hence. It after- wards belonged to the Earls of Albemarle, but from the time of Henry VIII. has been the principal seat of the family of Watson. The situation is com- manding, on the summit of a hill in the midst of the forest; the declivity of the same being occupied by the town of Rockingham. The castle had origi- nally a large and strong keep, and was strengthened with double embattled walls, and numerous towers; though many of the bulwarks were standing in Leland’s time, yet they were then fast falling to decay. It was garrisoned by Sir Lewis Watson, Bart, for the king, in the civil wars, and during a siege, which it sustained against the parliamentarians, suffered considerably. The grand entrance, consisting of an arched gateway flanked by two massive bastion towers, is the principal remains of the original fortress. The present residence is situated within the court-yard of the ancient castle. It stands about a mile from the river Welland, which divides this county from Rutlandshire, nine miles from the town of Kettering, and three miles from the entrance of the forest, in the hundred of Corby. The family of Watson were originally of Cambridgeshire, but the descent of the Earl of Rocking- ham is derived from Edward Watson, Esq., of Liddington, in Rutlandshire. In the time of king Ed- ward IV. his son and heir, whose name also was Edward, married Emma, daughter and coheir of Anthony Smith, Esq. brother to William, bishop of Lincoln, by whom he had fifteen children. He died October 10th, 1530, and was buried in Liddington church. - The chief seat of his eldest son, Edward Watson, Esq. was at Rockingham castle. By Dorothy, daughter of Sir Edward Montagu, Lord Chief Justice of the King's bench, he left issue, Edward his son and heir, who was knighted in 1603; and by Anne, daughter of Kenelm Digby, Esq. had Sir Lewis Watson, knight, who was created a baronet, June 23, 1621; and afterwards, in consideration of his services to king Charles I., was advanced to the dignity of Baron Rockingham, of Rockingham castle, by letters patent, bearing date at Oxford, January 28th, 1644. - His only son Edward, Lord Rockingham, married Anne, eldest daughter of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, and had issue, Lewis, who by king George I. was advanced to the dignities of Vis- count Sondes, and Earl of Rockingham, his lordship having married Catherine, second daughter and coheir to George Viscount Sondes, of Lees court, in Kent, whose whole estate devolved to him. On the death of Thomas Watson, third Earl of Rockingham, Lewis Monson, second son of John Lord Monson, and Margaret, youngest daughter of the first Earl of Rockingham, succeeded to these estates, and, in, obedience to the will of that Nobleman, assumed the name and arms of Watson, and May 20, 1760, was created Baron Sondes, of Lees Court, in Kent. f The present noble proprietor of this seat is the third Lord Sondes of this amily. In Rockingham church, which is very small, are several fine monuments to the memory of this noble and ancient family. 3I4 \ - Çagtic 3 gijūp, snorthamptonshire; , THE SEAT OF CHARLES COMPTON, MARQUESS OF NORTHAMPTON. THIS Mansion, which is approached by a noble avenue, near three miles in length, is built on a very spacious and magnificent scale, surrounding a handsome quad- rangle, the east side of which was originally open with arcades to the garden, but is now closed. The Front, exhibiting considerable grandeur, is chiefly taken up by a gallery of great length, and has the badge of the noble family of Compton, and many military trophies profusely displayed; it is surmounted by a balustrade formed of the following sentences, in Roman capitals, over the entrance : DOMINUS CUSTODIAT INTROITUM TUUM, and within the great court a corresponding inscrip- tion, DOMINUS CUSTODIAT EXITUM TUUM ; in other parts, NISI DOMINUS CUSTOs CUSTODIVERIT DOMUM, FRUSTRA vigi LAT QUI CUSTODIT EAM.–NISI DOMINUS AEDIFICAVERIT DOMUM, IN VANUM LABORAVERUNT QUI HEDIFICANT EAM. It terminates in two small high towers, inscribed in a similar manner, with NISI DOMINUs, the motto of the family, and the date of 1624. The whole is constructed of stone, and though it strongly partakes of the characteristics of an era in archi- tecture less pure than the succeeding, has much magnificence of appearance. Inigo Jones was employed on the east and south sides, which he finished, but is said to have been interrupted by the civil wars. The more ancient parts of the building were erected by Henry, Lord Compton, in the time of Queen Elizabeth. Within, the most ample space is allotted to the Hall, Staircase, and Chambers of State. The Drawing-room is remarkably grand, being in length 50 feet 5 inches, 24 feet wide, and 18 feet 10 inches high, and hung with tapestry, the laborious performance of two noble relatives. The chimney-piece, from the draw- ing of Inigo Jones, and composed of Weldon stone, polished, is of enormous size, proportioned to the great extent of the room. The Library is in the upper part of the house, and contains many valuable books; among which is a MS. history of England, supposed to be Caxton's ; Coverdale's Translation of the Bible, with a dedication to Henry VIII., printed in 1535; and a most beautiful illuminated genealogy of the Howard family, carefully preserved. The most remarkable pictures are the following:—in the Hall, a full length of Henry Compton, bishop of London, the youngest son of Spencer, the second Earl of Northampton. He was firmly attached to the constitution and religion of his country; and, in the reign of the bigoted James II., underwent the honour of suspension from his see, for not complying with the views of the court: he died in 1718, at the age of eighty-one. In the Hall is also a good head of the Rev. Edward Lye, a learned linguist, patronized by the Earl of Northampton, and author of the Anglo-Saxon and Gothic Dictionary: he died in 1767; but his work, in 2 vols. folio, was not pub- lished till 1772. - - In the Gallery are two most curious original portraits of John Talbot, first Earl of Shrewsbury, and of Margaret, his second wife, rudely painted on board. A, portrait of Spencer, second Earl of Northampton, the hero of this noble family, represented in armour. His eldest son, James, Earl of Northampton, is also in armour, and with a great dog near him. A portrait of Sir Spencer Comp- ton, the third brother of the last-mentioned Earl, is dressed in a green silk vest, a laced band, and with long hair. The celebrated Earl of Sackville is painted in armour. Here is also a singular head of George Williers, Duke of Buckingham, represented as dead. - The heads of the Duke of Somerset, Protector; Francis, the first Earl of Bed- ford, and Sir Thomas More, are beautifully painted in small size: that favourite of fortune, Sir Stephen Fox, is represented sitting in a long wig and night-gown. There is also a picture of the late Earl of Northampton, his Countess, and two children, by West, and three small pictures by G. Dow. The Park is well planned, and corresponds in every respect with the stately appearance of the ançient mansion; it was laid out by Brown. The present nobleman is the ninth Earl, and first Marquess, of this ancient family. He succeeded to the earldom and estates, April 7th, 1796, and was created Marquess in 1812. I I iſłłilton Žliºtty), j}orthamptongbirt; THE SEAT OF CHARLES WILLIAM FITZWILLIAM, VHSCOUNT MILTON. THE name of Abbey Milton was given to distinguish this place from the village of Milton, about four miles from Northampton, it having in very early time belonged to the Abbots of Peterborough. The mansion has been a seat of the noble family of Fitzwilliam for some centuries. The present building was erected in the reign of Henry VIII. ; the front built at that period now remains entire. In that reign Sir William Fitzwilliam served the office of Sheriff for this county in 1521. He had been for some time retained in the service of Cardinal Wolsey, and, retiring afterwards to Milton Abbey, here kindly enter- tained his old master when he was in disgrace; and being interrogated by his Majesty, how he durst entertain so great an enemy to the State? he answered, that he had not contemptuously or wilfully done it in disobedience to his Majesty, but only as the Cardinal had been his master, and partly the means of his greatest fortunes; at which answer the King was so well pleased, that, saying he had few such servants, he immediately knighted him, and made him one of his Privy Council. He died at his house, in the parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, in London, on August 9, 1534, and was buried at Marham, in a chan- cel which had been erected by him at that place. His tomb is adorned with his armorial insignia, and with the effigies of Sir William and his lady. Since that time, Milton Abbey has undergone some alteration and some additions. When the Castle of Fotheringay was demolished, several pieces of stained glass were removed from the windows there, and inserted here. The House still retains all the characteristics of the magnificent period in which it was built; it contains many noble chambers, in which the chimney-pieces, ceilings, wainscot, and other ornaments, are of corresponding elegance. Amongst many valuable pictures here preserved, is one of Mary, Queen of Scots, painted in 1582; another of King James the First when a boy, a curious pic- ture; it bears the following inscription: “This picture was given to Sir William Fitzwilliam by Mary, Queen of Scots, on the morning of her execution, for the humane treatment she had met with during her imprisonment at Fo- theringay, whereof he was governor.” - The noble family of Fitzwilliam is derived from William or Fitz Guilleaume, cousin to Edward the Confessor, who acted as Marshal to the army of William the Conqueror; from him descended Sir William Fitzwilliam, appointed five times Lord Deputy of Ireland by Queen Elizabeth. His son William was en- nobled, as a Peer of that kingdom, by King James I. King George the First granted the titles of Viscount Miltown and Earl Fitzwilliam of the county of Tyrone; and King George the Second, the English honours of Baron of Milton, Viscount Milton, and Earl Fitzwilliam of Norborough, in the county of North- ampton. Lord Milton is the only son of the present Peer of that title, and was many years the representative in parliament for the county of York. .* I I 2 QQ1 attrficit #10 Uge, ſlottijamptongúirc: THE SEAT OF GEORGE HENRY FITZROY, DUKE OF GRAFTON. WAKEFIELD LoDGE is situated in the Royal Forest of Wittlebury, which, as well as the Forest of Salcey, was made part of the Honour of Grafton, in the thirty-third year of Henry VIII. In the 17th year of Charles the Second, both these forests were settled on Queen Catherine, for her life, as part of her join- ture, reserving all the timber-trees and saplings for the use of the crown. And in the 25th of that king, the several coppices, woods, underwood, and wood- lands, were granted to Henry, Earl of Arlington, for the term of his life, after the decease of the Queen; and after his death, to Henry, Earl of Euston, (afterwards Duke of Grafton,) Charles, Earl of Southampton, and George, Lord Fitzroy, otherwise Lord George Palmer, sons of Charles the Second, and their respective heirs male for ever. By virtue of this grant, the family of Grafton became entitled to, and now possess, the underwood in the several cop- pices, which, after each cutting, are enclosed at the expense of the Duke of Grafton. By grant of Queen Anne, the Duke of Grafton holds the office of Lord Warden, or Master Forester, which gives him the possession of the chief lodge, called Wakefield Lodge, with the gardens, pleasure-grounds, and enclosed meadowlands, containing together about 117 acres, with the pasturage for cattle in common with the deer, in an enclosed lawn, called Wakefield Lawn, contain- ing upwards of 245 acres. His Grace has also, as Hereditary Ranger, the custody and management of the deer: no more, however, appears to have been required from the ranger, since the date of the patent, than to answer certain Warrants for the supply of the king's household, and the public offices, or others accustomed to have venison from the royal forests. The residue appears to have been left to the disposal of the Lord Warden. The number of deer at present kept within the forest, is computed to be about 1800, and the number annually killed about 238. Wakefield Lodge is delightfully situated on a gentle eminence, which slopes gradually to the margin of a lake. The opposite bank swells into a noble lawn, nearly a mile in extent, the smooth features and soft tints of which are finely contrasted by the bold and abrupt aspect of a dense woodland scene, terminat- ing the view. Standing in the centre of the forest, many beautiful rides branch offin almost every direction from the house. The original lodge was built by Claypole, son-in-law to Oliver Cromwell, and ranger of the forest; the present mansion was designed by Kent, and greatly improved by the late Duke of Grafton, when he came into possession of the property. The present Duke, Who resides mostly at Wakefield Lodge during the sporting season, is now making considerable improvements in the interior of the house. 13 70clapre 3 blicy, jºurthamptongjire; THE SEAT OF EDWARD BOUVERIE, ESQ. MR. PENNANT, in his “Journey from Chester to London,” remarks, page 402, “Reach Northampton, and, after a short stay, pass over the river into the suburbs, called the South Quarters, and into the parish of Hardingstone. On each side is a fine range of meadows; those on the left are greatly enlivened by the beautiful plantations and improvements of the Honourable Edward Bou- verie, whose house stands on the site of the Abbey de Pratis, or De la Pre, a house of Cluniac nuns, founded by Simon de St. Liz, the younger, Earl of Northampton, in the reign of King Stephen. It had in it ten nuns at the time of the dissolution. The last Abbess, Clementina Stokes, governed it thirty years, and obtained the king's charter for the continuance of her convent; but fearing to incur the displeasure of the tyrant, resigned it into the hands of Doctor London, the king's commissioner, and got from him the character of a gudde agya woman ; of her howse being in a gudde state ; and, what was more substantial, a pension of forty pounds a year.” By the survey taken in the 26th year of Henry VIII. the revenues of the Abbey were valued at £119.9s. 7d. over and above all reprises in quit-rents, officers’ fees, procurations, and stipends; the principal officers of the house being at that time Sir William Gascoyne, high steward, whose fee was £1.6s. 8d. per annum; John Spencer, receiver-general, whose fee was twenty shillings; and Henry Dudley, auditor, whose fee was also twenty shillings. In the 34th year of Henry VIII. the site of the monastery, with the demesne lands belonging to it in Hardingstone, and the two Cottons, were granted to John Mershe. In the 43d of Elizabeth, Bartholomew Tate, Esq., died seized of them; and he was succeeded by his son William Tate, Esq. : Zouch Tate, the son and successor of Sir William, was chosen member of Parliament for Northampton, in 1640. He took the covenant, and became a zealous enemy to the royal cause. In 1644, he first moved the House of Commons, that no member of Parliament should enjoy any office, civil or military, during the war; and this was afterwards passed into an ordinance, called the self-denying ordinance. By marriage, the estate passed from the Tates to the family of Clarke, of Hardingstone; Mary, the daughter of Bartholemew Clarke, Esq. married Jacob Bouverie, Wiscount Folkestone, the grandfather of the present Earl of Radnor. This estate devolved to his son, the late Honourable Edward Bouverie, who represented Northampton in Parliament from 1790, to the period of his death in 1810, at the age of 72. His son, Edward Bouverie, Esq. the present pos- sessor of Delapre Abbey, was born in 1768, married, in 1788, the only daughter and heiress of Castell, Esq. and has issue. The present mansion, represented in the annexed view, is a large modern edifice of varied architecture. Adjoining to the park of Delapre, stands QUEEN’s CRoss, erected by Edward the First, to the memory of his beloved Queen Eleanor; who, when her hus- band, in his expedition to the Holy Land, 1272, was wounded by a Moor with a poisoned arrow, sucked the venom out of the wound; by which Edward was cured, and she escaped unhurt. The Queen died at Herdley, Lincolnshire, Nov. 29th, 1290, and the body was carried for interment to Westminster Abbey. At every place where the procession rested, King Edward caused one of these crosses to be erected. The other crosses were at Lincoln, Grantham, Stamford, Geddington, Stony-Stratford, Dunstable, St. Alban's, Waltham, London, and Westminster. - I 14 £3rapton #}ouge, Northamptongjirc; THE SEAT OF THE MOST NOBLE CHARLES SACKVILLE GERMAIN, DUKE OF DORSET, &c. THIS very noble Mansion, which had been in early times the established residence of the knightly families of Drayton and Greene, descended through the heirs-general of the latter to John, the first Lord Mordaunt, of Turvey, in Bedfordshire, he was succeeded by John, second Lord Mordaunt, who contributed much to the magnifi- cence of this his principal residence; a great part having been constructed under his direction. - The North front of the Mansion is of considerable extent, and retains, more than any other portion of the building, the highly characteristic features of the Tudor style of domestic architecture. Upon one of the gables of the inner court is sculp- tured the date of 1584. The centre building is of stone, but it has undergone great alteration in the style of its architecture, from the caprice of its subsequent possessors, chiefly about the time of Queen Anne, though it still ranks as one of the finest houses in the County. The Mansion is built on a spacious plan, having the principal entrance on the West front, formed by very handsome gates of wrought iron. The stone piers of the centre gate, sculptured with massive trophies of Roman armour and weapons, are surmounted by eagles; the heraldic symbol of the Mordaunts, being the sup- porters of the family arms. Upon the piers of the side-gates are large vases crested With the eagles; this noble entrance opens to a large quadrangular Court, enclosed by palisadoes, with a drive round a circular grass-plat in the centre. The main building at the extremity of this court, is embattled in the manner of our very early castellated architecture, with a rusticated arch leading to an inner court. The Inner Court is very rich in architectural embellishment; the sides are occu- pied by a Doric colonnade, completely masking the old line of building, the enta- blature is crowned with balustres, and large shields of arms appear in the centre of each side. The extremity presents a façade of the Corinthian order, still more enriched. The entrance, in the centre of this façade, is approached by a flight of steps, and the entablature of the door-way is finished by a pedimented compart- ment containing a large shield of the arms of Germain, bearing an escutcheon of the arms of Mordaunt; the whole crowned by vases. The building contains three large Windows of the hall, upon each side the door-way, which are adorned by very boldly sculptured dressings, and have their entablatures surmounted by well-executed busts on brackets: rusticated piers occupy the angles of the court, over which are seen rising the venerable embattled turrets of the original Tudor mansion. Two very large and conspicuous square towers of that age are now terminated by cupolas and vanes. In the Hall are some excellent whole-length portraits, and a very good collection of pictures adorn the principal rooms. Under the east window of the north aisle of Luftwick church is a very sumptuous Im0nument in memory of Mary, Lady Mordaunt, the daughter and heiress of Henry, Second Earl of Peterborough, K.G. : she died 17th Nov. 1705: near this tomb is that of her husband, Sir John Germain, Bart., who inherited from her this estate, and who died 11th Dec. 1718. After the death of Lady Mordaunt, Sir John Germain married secondly, Lady Betty, the daughter of Charles, second Earl of Berkeley. This ac- complished lady had been a friend of Swift almost from her childhood, and is cele- brated in some of the gay verses with which he amused the family of her father when Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. At her decease in 1769, she bequeathed her large for- ºne and estate, with the name of Germain, to Lord George Sackville, youngest son of Lionel, Duke of Dorset. This nobleman, in 1782, was created Viscount Sackville of Drayton, and Lord Bolebroke; he married Diana, daughter and heiress of John Şambroke, Esq., of Gobions, in Hertfordshire, the brother of Sir Jeremy Sambroke, Bart., and on his death, 26th April, 1785, aged 70, was succeeded in his estates, &c. by his eldest son Charles, now Duke of Dorset, Earl of Middlesex and Dorset, Viscount Sackville, Lord Buckhurst, Cran field, and Bolebroke. His Grace's prin- £ipal titles devolved to him at the death of George John Frederic, fourth Duke of Dorset, in 1815 - FF &Icmûon 39all, j}orthamptongſjirc; THE SEAT OF JOHN BOOTH, ESQ. GLENDoN HALL is situated in Rothwell Hundred, about three miles from the town of Kettering, and sixteen from Northampton. The different proprietors of land, in the Lordship of Glendon, are enumerated in Bridges’ History of North- amptonshire from the Conquest, but it has not yet been included in the recent and admirable History of the County by Mr. George Baker. In the year 1527, the nineteenth of the reign of Henry VIII., this estate was the property of William Lane, Esq., in whose family it continued through various descendants until the year 1758, at which period it was purchased by John Booth, Esq., of Glatton Hall, in Huntingdonshire. Upon his death, the estate descended to his son, Richard Booth, Esq., who was High Sheriff of this County in 1793; at whose death, it was left to his son, John Booth, Esq., the present owner, who also served the office of High Sheriff for the County in 1818. He is now Lord of the Manor, and possesses the whole of the land in the Lordship of Glendon. The immediate ancestor of this branch of the family of Booth, and father of the first purchaser of Glendon Hall, was settled at Gildresome, near Leeds, in York- shire, and was descended from a younger branch of the Booths, of Dunham Massey, who were of great repute through a succession of many generations in Lancashire and Cheshire, long before it arrived to the rank of Peerage, as Earls of Warrington and Lords Delamere, which last title remained in the family till 1770. Glendon Hall, of which the principal front is shewn in the annexed View, stands in a small Park, formerly of much larger extent, the surface being very agreeably undulated: from the Park are several pleasing views of the Mansion, which is con- structed partly of brick and partly of stone ; the latter has the character of great antiquity. That portion which is of brick was either added or rebuilt by John Booth, Esq., soon after his purchase of the estate. It contains several very good rooms of considerable dimensions, adorned with pictures, some of which are by the best masters. In the more ancient part of the House there is a Chapel and a Gallery. The Chapel, it is supposed, was built by the Lane family for private devotion. This family had a lease of the tithes of Glendon from the neighbouring Monastery of Pipwell. At the Dissolution, the tithes were seized by the Crown, of whose grantees they were afterwards purchased by the Lane family, and con- veyed with their other property in this Manor to the present impropriator's grand- father, and in whose possession they were lately confirmed by a decree of the Court of Exchequer. The Gallery contains several portraits of the Booth family and its connections, as Sir Gillies Payne, Bart., Gentleman, of the families of Kingsman, Holmes, Barron, Aynsworth, Salway, Doleman, &c., and of Mr. and Mrs. Booth, by Edward Penny, R.A.; there are also in the Dining-room portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Booth, the father and mother of the above, by Vanderbank. 3 3%igt of tige 3icture; at Gieniſon #}all. THE DINING Room.—Diana and Nymphs bathing; the figures by Gerard Lairesse, I. Glauber. —Jacob's Journey into Canaan, Castiglione.—Boys Catching Birds, N. Poussin.-The Pool of Bethesda, Tintoretto.—A View of the Gardens of Este, at Tivoli, Ino. Paulo Pannini. THE BREAKFAST Room.—A Magdalen, Trevisani.-An Old Man's Head, the eye very fine, Van- dyck-Lucretia stabbing herself, Leonardo da Vinci.-The Assumption, Romanelli.-A Landscape, his Morning scene, Horizonti.-A Landscape, Evening scene, its companion, Ditto.—A Pot of Flowers, in his highest style, Mario da Fiori.-A Sleeping Venus, Luca Giordano.—Leda, its companion, Ditto.—A young man and woman dancing, Wattrau.-The Ascension, Anniballi Caracci.-Solomon and the Queen of Sheba ; the figures by Rothenamer, Velvet Breughel.-Two Flower pieces, Filippo Lauri.-A Bac- chanalian Festival, painted in chiaroscuro, Rubens.—A Boy painted on Slate.—The three Virgins weeping over the body of Christ, Schedone.—A Boar Hunt, a sketch, Rubens. THE DRAw1NG Room.—Cupid breaking his Bow, with the motto “Pallada Eccepta,” Albani.-A full-length Portrait of Henry Rich, Earl of Holland, Vandyck.-A Landscape, an Evening scene, Luca- telli...—A Landscape, Morning scene, its companion, Ditto.—Two Fruit pieces, circular frames, M. Angelo della frutti.-Philip baptizing the Eunuch, Old Franks,—The Holy Family, a small oval, Huins.—Two Sea pieces, in small oval frames, Vandevelde.—Two Vegetable pieces, companions, Luca Giordano.— The Virgin, St. Francis, and Christ, attended by Angels, Albano.—The Assumption of the Virgin, its companion, Ditto.—A full-length Portrait of Catherine Parr, Queen of Henry VIII., Holbein-A full- length Portrait of the Countess of Pembroke, Vandyck.-Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, Frederico Zucchero-Jesus Christ and St. John, supposed by Albano.—Return from Hunting, Wouvermans. FF 2 1joughton #90 uge, Northamptongbirt; THE SEAT OF ELIZABETH, DUCHESS OF BUCCLEUCH. BoughTON HOUSE is situated about three miles south of Kettering, in the parish of Weekly, and has been for a considerable period the seat and residence of the noble family of Montagu ; the present Mansion was originally erected by Ralph, Duke of Montagu, who, in the early part of his life, had been ambassador extra- ordinary at the court of France, during which period he spent some time at Ver- sailles, the then recently built magnificent residence of Louis XIV. From that model he formed his ideas of building and gardening, and, in this Mansion, as well as in Montagu House, London, now the British Museum, which he also erected, dis- played all that gorgeous splendour of decoration of which the French style admits. Being particularly esteemed by King William, that monarch honoured him with a visit at this seat, Oct. 24, 1695, when his Majesty and the whole court were enter- tained with the greatest magnificence. The House contains a large collection of pictures; amongst which are two cartoons by Raphael, one representing Ezekiel's Vision, a grand, sublime, and impressive composition; the other, called a Hol Family, consists of eight figures, of superior merit; besides these, are a half-length portrait of Edward VI. in armour, and one of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, who was beheaded in 1641. The Gardens are said to have contained one hundred acres and one hundred and thirty perches of land, and were formerly diversified with many large basons, a variety of fountains, aviaries, reservoirs, fishponds, canals, wildernesses, terraces, &c. and were adorned with statues, vases, &c. both of marble and metal, of curious workmanship, procured from France and Italy at a vast expense : traces of its ori- ginal grandeur are still to be found in the noble terrace on the principal front, represented in our view; before the Mansion is a canal nearly a mile in length, but a great part of the House was rebuilt by John, the second Duke of Montagu. The family is descended from the ancient Earls of Salisbury, by Simon Montagu, a younger brother of John, the third Earl of that surname. Sir Edward Montagu, the sixth in descent from Simon Montagu, was the direct ancestor of the Dukes of Montagu and Manchester, and the Earls of Sandwich. Sir Edward Montagu became Lord Chief Justice in the reign of Henry VIII., and purchased this valu- able estate of the Burdon family in the year 1538. He was appointed one of the executors to that monarch's will; but, it being reported that the Duke of North- umberland, in contriving the settlement of the crown upon Lady Jane Grey, used only the advice of Lord Chief Justice Montagu and Secretary Cecil, who furnished the patents with divers reasons of law and state, he is said to have retired to his hospitable hall at Boughton, to seek that contentment he could not find at court.— Wide Fuller's Worthies. How far he was concerned in the transactions of that period may be seen in the Church History by the same author; he died in the year ***6. His grandson, Edward, was made a knight of the Bath at the coronation of James I., and, on the 29th June, 1621, was created Lord Montagu of Boughton. His Lordship died in the Savoy, where he was confined by the parliament, in the year 1644, aet. 81. - Edward, second Lord Montagu, of Boughton, married Anne, the daughter and heiress of Sir Ralph Winwood, knt., principal Secretary of State, and was the ºther of Ralph, Duke of Montagu, who married Elizabeth, the daughter of Thomas Wriottesley, Earl of Southampton. He was a nobleman of considerable abilities, as well as of great honour and integrity. His Grace died on the 8th of March, 1709, and was succeeded by his only surviving son John, second Duke of Montagu, and K.G., who married Mary, daughter and co-heiress of the illustrious John, Duke of Marlborough, by whom he had Mary, wife of George Brudenell, Earl of Cardigan, Wh9, on his Grace's death, 6th July, 1749, assumed the name and arms of Montagu, and was created Marquess Monthermer and Duke of Montagu, 5th Nov. 1766; their only daughter, Elizabeth, married Henry Scot, Duke of Buccleuch, and, on the Duke of Montagu's death, 28th May, 1790, succeeded to this estate. Her Grace's Second son, Henry James Scot Montagu, is now Lord Montagu of Bough- ºn , his Lordship married, in 1804, Jane Margaret, the daughter of Archibald Lord Douglas, of Douglas. FF 3 ~ jºccur jará, 3}orthamptongbirc; THE SEAT OF ROBERT BRUDENELL, EARL OF CARDIGAN. THIS ancient residence is situated on the confines of the royal forest of Rocking- ham, on the left of the road from Kettering to Stamford, about ten miles from the latter. The Park is large, and well stocked with deer and game, and is beautifully diversified with swelling lawns, and all the varieties of scenery that wood and water can bestow. Immediately in front of the Mansion is a sloping lawn, bounded by luxuriant woods, whose dark umbrageous tints are relieved by a fine expanse of water, crossed by a bridge of three arches. On the other side are extensive Plea- sure Grounds, where the plantations are adorned with temples and alcoves, at pleasing distances. The noble structure stands on an eminence at the extremity of this beautiful Park, and commands a most delightful prospect of its abundantly varied scenes. It is an irregular edifice, built entirely of stone, with battlements, and small turrets and buttresses. Our view is from the south-east, on the opposite side of the water: the south front has been rebuilt; at the angle is seen an octagonal tower; beyond it is the east front, which is ancient, and ornamented with armorial devices, &c.; at the extremity is a large square tower, four stories in height, having a broad fascia under the battlements, containing several shields of arms. The principal apartments are spacious and lofty; some of the rooms exhibit curious examples of ancient arrangement, containing numerous portraits, and other paintings of con- siderable interest. The Hall is particularly fine, having a beautiful open-work timber-framed roof, rising to the top of the building, and its mullioned windows, adorned with painted glass, shewing all the principal arms of the noble houses of Brudenell, Montagu, and Bruce, with their several alliances, as Bulstrode, Entwisell, Banester, &c.; the walls are hung with portraits of the most distinguished members of the family. The Library windows are also of painted glass, containing heraldic bearings. Here is a very fine collection of books, and several valuable manuscripts relating to this county, written by Thomas, the first Lord Cardigan, who, being confined in the Tower of London during the Civil War, spent his leisure hours in making abstracts from the several records there deposited. The genealogy of this noble family commences with William de Bredenhill, a person of considerable note, and large possessions, at Dodington, in Oxfordshire, as also in Aynho and Sibbertoft, in this county, temp. Henry III. and Edward I. ; but the first of the family who resided at Deene Park, appears to have been Sir Robert Brudenell, Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas in the time of Henry VIII. He settled this estate upon his eldest son and heir, Sir Thomas Brudenell, Knt., in the 12th year of Henry VIII. He died in 1586, and also lies buried in the church, under a tomb, close to that of his father. His eldest son, Sir Edmund Brudenell, was knighted by the Earl of Leicester, at Charlecote, in 1566. He died in 1585, and is buried in the Brudenell chapel, in Deene church. The estate at length descended to Robert, fourth son of Sir Thomas Brudenell; he died, 4th July, 1599: Thomas, his eldest son, was raised to the degree of a Baronet, by King James I., 29th June, 1611; and by Charles I., 26th April, 1627, was advanced to the dignity of Baron Brudenell, of Stanton Wyvill, in Leicestershire : for his sufferings in the royal cause, he was, at the Restoration, created Earl of the county of Cardigan, 20th April, 1661. He died, 16th Sept. 1663, aet. 80, and was buried at Deene, with his ancestors. Robert, his eldest son, became the second Earl of Cardigan, and dying, 16th July, 1703, aet. 96, was succeeded by his grandson, George, third Earl of Cardigan. He died, 5th July, 1732, leaving his honours to his eldest son George, who, having married Mary, daughter of John Duke of Montagu, was, on the decease of that nobleman, created Duke of Montagu. His Grace died in 1790, leaving an only daughter, now Duchess of Buccleuch. James, Lord Brudenell, of Deene, succeeded his brother as fifth Earl of Cardigan. He died, 24th Feb. 1811, act. 85, when he was succeeded by his nephew, Robert, the present Earl, son of the Hon. Robert Brudenell, third son of George, third Earl of Cardigan, and Elizabeth, sister to the last Earl of Aylesbury. FF 4 3Parming & idolyg, 320ttijamptongijire; THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LADIES ANNE AND GERTRUDE FITZPATRICK. FARMING Woods, which in the reign of Edward III, were called Fermyng- wodes, and, in more recent ages, Farmen or Farming Woods, are surrounded by an extensive range of woodlands, and but recently were part of the royal forest of Rockingham, forming one of the walks of the Bailiwick of Brigstock, of which the late Earl of Ossory was ranger, or Master Forester. Being disafforested, and no longer subject to the rights of the crown, Farm- ing Woods now form a private chase of considerable extent, and abound in deer and game. The Mansion was formerly one of the Forest Lodges, the resi- dence of the Head Forester of the Bailiiwck. Very considerable improve- ments, however, have been made by its present possessors, in addition to those of the late Earl. The Grounds are laid out with taste, and it now forms one of the most enviable residences in the county. Amongst the pictures is a portrait of Edward the Sixth, by Holbein; and there are in the possession of the family, six very curious autograph letters of this monarch, addressed to his dear friend, Sir Barnaby Fitz-Patrick, and which, some years ago, issued from the press at Strawberry Hill. There is likewise a portrait of Sir John Robinson, Bart., whose daughter married Richard, first Lord Gowran. The illustrious house of Macgil, or Fitz-Patrick, boasts its descent from Don- aldus, Prince of the territory of Upper Ossory, and-seventy-sixth in descent from Milesius, who died in 1039, leaving Donald Macdonald Macgill Patrick, Prince of Ossory, slain in 1087; and who left Fynin, or Florence, his heir, whose son married the daughter of Edmund Butler, and had issue, Shane Macgill Patrick. Bryan, or Bernard Macgill Patrick, or Fitz-Patrick, Chief of Upper Ossory, was father of Barnard Fitz-Patrick, who, in 1537, after the suppression of the rebellion of the Fitzgeralds, submitted to the king's commissioners, and accepted the title of Baron of Upper Ossory, conferred by patent, June 11th, 1541. Sir Barnaby Fitz-Patrick, the second Lord, who distinguished himself by his services in the field, was so much esteemed by Edward the Sixth, that he delighted in his society, and his Majesty was said to love none almost but him. He died in 1581, (23d Eliz.) and was succeeded by his brother Florence, third Lºrd, who left issue five sons and two daughters. Thady, fourth Lord of Upper Ossory, married Joan, daughter of Sir Edmund Butler, second son of James, Earl of Ormond, and had issue, Bryan, or Barnaby, fifth Lord, married Margaret, daughter of Walter, Earl of Ormond; and was succeeded by his son, Bryan, sixth Lord, who took his seat in the House of Peers, March 16th, 1639. On the death of his successor, Bryan, seventh Lord of Upper Ossory, the title was determined, in 1731, by a com. mittee of the House of Lords, to be extinct. Richard Fitz-Patrick, a descendant of John Fitz Patrick, second son of Florence, the third Baron, On a CCount of his loyalty and services, had been created, 1715, Baron Gowran, of Gowran ; and, in 17% married Anne, daughter and co-heiress of Sir John Robinson, of Farming Woods, and by her had issue, J ohn, his heir, second Lord Gowran, created, 1751, Earl of Upper Ossory, who married the Lady Evelyn Leveson, eldest daughter of John, Earl Gower, and left issue, John, Lord Gowran, Second Earl of Upper Ossory; Richard, a General in the army, and representative for the county of Bedford ; and two daughters, Mary, married to the Honourable Stephen Fox, eldest son of Henry, º Holland, who died, 1774, leaving issue three daughters, all deceased, and a son, Henry Richard . present Lord Holland, and Louisa, married to William, Earl of Shelburne, first Marquis of Lans- . J ohn, the second Earl, married Anne, daughter of Henry Liddell, Lord Ravensworth. At his ****, the title of Upper Ossory became a second time extinct, and he was succeeded in his estates by his two daughter -hai - - ** Farming wo. rs and co-heiresses, the Ladies Anne and Gertrude, the present possessors of 3-c 3 Great Oakley, Dorthamptonshire: THE SEAT OF SIR. RICHARD BROOKE DE CAPELL BROOKE, BART. GREAT OAKLEY, which has been the residence of this ancient family for nearly four centuries, is situated about five miles from Kettering, not far distant from the confines of the counties of Leicester and Rutland, and within the bounds of the royal forest of Rockingham. In Domesday Book, Oakley is written Achelau; and in several curious deeds and early records, it appears to have been spelt differently in each successive reign; as Acle, Akele, Mikel Oclay, Mochel Okley, Magna Oykely, and, in the register of Pipwell Abbey, which, in the reign of Henry VII. held lands of the family, it is called West Acle. ºl The Brookes, or Brokes, which latter was the way in which the name was formerly spelt, have possessed property in Northamptonshire from very early periods; and as far back as Edward I. Sir Roger de Broke, an ancestor of this family, possessed, in right of his wife, Agnes, daughter of Philip de Covele, the manors of Ravensthorp and Holdenby; the latter of which, in after-ages, became the splendid residence of the Lord Chancellor Hatton, and was, subsequently, both a prison and a palace for royalty. In the reign of Henry VI. they were Lords of the manors of Astwell, Fawcot, and Wappenham; and in that of Edward IV. of Rushton and Great Oakley; and had estates at Bulwick, Henwick, Stanion, Newton, Weekley, and Little Oakley. William Broke, and John, his son, resided at Rushton, which afterwards passed into the hands of the Tresham family. In the heraldic visitations are given the early descent of the present possessors of this seat from many of the principal families of Northamptonshire; and through some of these they trace their descent from our earliest monarchs. º The present Baronet, on the paternal side, is also the lineal descendant of the very ancient family of De Capell, the ancestor of whom, Philip de Capell, accom- panied Fitz-Stephen to Ireland, in the reign of Henry II. ; and in consideration of his services at the conquest of the kingdom of Cork, had certain lands granted to him. These lands, comprising the estates of Aghadoe, in that county, are, with the mansion, the remains of the ancient castle, in the possession of the family at this day; and have continued so ever since the grant was first made, a period of nearly seven hundred years, the property being held by knight's service, namely, the annual payment, at Easter, of a pair of spurs. The approach to Great Oakley is picturesque, only an occasional glimpse being caught of the old manor-house, peeping forth amidst deep masses of wood. Much here has been left to nature, and the few alterations that have been made in the grounds, of late years, harmonize with the character of the building. With regard to the latter, the date of its erection is not precisely known: Bridges states it to be 1555; but, judging from its interior, as well as external architecture, an earlier period may be assigned, at least to part of it. The interior, some years ago, underwent several alterations, to render it more commodious. Amongst the family pictures, some of which are not without merit, is a portrait of Arthur Broke, father of Sir Thomas Brooke, This venerable gentleman, who is described in the family records as “Serjeant of Her Majesty’s (Queen Elizabeth's) Hart hounds,” is represented in his robes of office. He married Catherine, the eldest daughter of Sir Edward Watson, of Rockingham Castle, by Dorothy, his wife, eldest daughter of Sir Edward Montagu, of Boughton, Lord Chief Justice of England, ancestor of the noble families of Montagu, Sandwich, and Manchester. - At the distance of rather more than a mile from Great Oakley, and westward of the turnpike road from Kettering to Uppingham, is the site of Pipwell Abbey, formerly a convent of Cistercian monks; part of whose lands are now held by the Brooke family, being granted at the dissolution. Nothing remains now of the building, except part of the foundations; from the latter, which are of considerable extent, large quantities of freestone have been dug up for some years past, and with which, different farm buildings in the neighbourhood have been erected, and occasionally coins, &c. have been brought to light. The chief object of notice that has escaped the hand of time and man, is a mound, picturesquely planted, where the ancient inmates of the monastery may probably have resorted, for the purpose of meditation and prayer. - At Great Oakley is a spring, which, from time immemorial, has gone by the name of Monk’s Well: its water is remarkably pure and sparkling; and its celebrity in former days was sufficient to induce the monks of Pipwell to resort to it for the use of the Abbey. 3-C 4 15urgijlcy) ſºontgc, #2 orthamptongfjirc; THE SEAT OF B. R O W NL O W C E CIL, MARQUESS OF EXETER. THIS magnificent Mansion is situated at the distance of one mile from the town of Stam- ford, and is remarkable for a rich display of the sumptuous architecture that prevailed in the reign of Elizabeth, a period when the whole architectural talent of the kingdom was directed towards the embellishment of the houses of the nobility. The plan and general arrangement which prevailed in the reign of Henry the Eighth, seems to have been gene- rally adopted, while the ornamental decorations received the recently imbibed Italian forms: a fantastic combination, but on the whole producing an effect of the most splendid character, which will bear a comparison with the advanced state of architectural science, even in the present time. It was erected by the illustrious William Cecil, Lord Burleigh, Lord Treasurer, on the site of a Minster, called Burghe, the remains of which are still visible in the old Hall, Chapel, and Kitchen, all on the East-side; the Architect employed in raising this sump- tuous pile, was John Thorpe, to whom Lord Orford has allowed judgment in the dispo- sition of the Apartments and Offices. The principal Front, extending nearly two hundred feet, faces the North. Within a large circle, described by lofty iron palisades, is a grass- plat; this space was originally occupied by a piece of water, but was judiciously altered by Brown, and was one of the improvements made by that celebrated landscape-gardener about the middle of the last century; a circular drive of about a furlong in extent, leads from the iron-gates to the principal Entrance, in the centre of the North Front. The ascent to the Porch which opens to the Hall, is by nine semicircular steps; over this Entrance rises a bold and grand bow or projection, which is supported by small orna- mented buttresses of a peculiar character; the Parapet, which extends on every side the Building, is a series of open work, enriched to a high degree, and consists of arches sup- ported by Balusters with Obelisks, interspersed with the armorial ensigns of the Family. Turrets at every corner of the Mansion are surmounted by octangular cupolas, and termi- nated by vanes. The ground on the North gradually declines to the river Welland, and affords a view from the House, over a beautiful tract of country. The centre of the West Front is occupied by a gateway, under a bow of three sides, flanked by turrets and cupolas; from this Entrance the Quadrangle is seen to the greatest advantage, the Eastern end displaying the richest ornaments; it exhibits the Doric order, on the lower story; over which is the Ionic, in the centre a bust of King William the Third ; and in the upper, the Corinthian order; over which, in the centre Compartment, rises the Spire; in the parapet is a curious dial, supported by lions, as the family arms are in other parts of this curious fabric; here is also, in large gilt characters, the date 1585. . . The Court measures 110 feet by 70 feet; crossed by paved walks dividing the whole into fºur grass-plats. The Western elevation of the Quadrangle is wholly Doric ; over th. Entrance is an inscription, recording the date of this part of the Mansion :- “W. Dom, de BVRGHLEY. 1577.” The South Front of the Building commands a fine sloping Lawn, at the extremity of which winds a most beautiful piece of water, formed by Brown; beyond which is an interesting view of the adjacent country; on the East side *ituated the various Apartments assigned to domestic offices, the Chapel, &c. The whole of the interior is disposed so as to reflect the greatest credit on the Archi- teet; ample space is allowed for the staircases and chambers of state, which are fitted up in the most sumptuous style. Many of the ceilings are painted by the celebrated Verrio, who, after he had finished his labours at Windsor, was invited by the Earl of Exeter to Burghley, and supported in a splendid manner. In the large Room, called Heaven, he has depicted almost the whole of the Heathen Mythology: a vestibule or landing-place, called Hell, has all the punishments of the infernal regions represented in *st brilliant colouring. The Ball-Room was painted by Louis Laguerre, with subjects from the Roman History. It would be impossible, in our space, to enumerate the whole of the curiosities, that on every side meet the eye of the connoisseur; we shall content 9"selves with the selection of the best Pictures, and the notice of the principal objects that attract the attention. AA In the Dining Parlour is a large silver fountain, and two oval cisterns, of the same metal, adorned with lions, the family supporters; the weight of the smaller is 600 oz., or 41 lbs. and the larger weighs 3,000 oz., or lcwt. 34rs. 9|bs.; supposed the largest piece of plate in Europe. In the Jewel closst also is a golden bason and spoon, said to have been used at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth, and the Rosary of Mary Queen of Scots. In our brief account we cannot give a better idea of the brilliant collection of Pictures, than by selecting a specimen of each of the great Masters, whose works are preserved here with the utmost care. The date of the death of the Painter is affixed to the name, as a means of ascertaining the time in which each artist flourished. 3%išt of tige printcipal jicture; at Leonardo da Vinci, 1520.-The Vir- gin and Child. - Raphael Sanzio da Urbino, 1520.- The Holy Family: an undisputed original. Albert Durer, 1528.—the Vision of St. Hubert. Andrea del Sarto, 1530.-The Holy Family.—Saint John. Lucas Van Leyden, 1533.-Christ preaching in the Temple. , Antonio Allegri da Corregio, 1534. —The Virgin and Child.—The Zingera (a copy). Hans Holbein, 1554.—Portrait of Queen Mary. Francesco Mazzuoli, called Parmi- giano, 1540.-The Virgin, Infant Christ, St. John, St. Catherine, and St. Jerome.—Saint John.- A Portrait of his Mistress, who first taught the Art of etching in Aqua-fortis.—The Head of Saint John (a sketch). Benvenuto Tisi, called Garofalo, 1559.-The Virgin reading. Vecelli Titiano, 1576.-Venus ris- ing from the Sea.—The finding of Moses.—The Martyrdom of Saint Peter.—An Ecce Homo. Andrea Schiavone, 1582. — The Finding of Moses. Paolo Cagliari, called Veronese, 1588.-Portrait of the Duke of Alva.-The Conference between Christ and th9 Wife of Zebedee, when she petitions him in behalf of her sons James and John : the altar-piece in the chapel. Agostini Caracci, 1602–Rebecca at the Well. Annibal Caracci, 1609.-The Vir- gin, Infant Christ, and St. John. —Rinaldo and Armida. M. Angelo Amerigo, called Cara- vaggio, 1609.-The Adoration of the Shepherds. F. Baroccio, 1612-A Nativity, very fine. Dom. Fetti, 1624.—The Lord of the Vineyard. M. Garrard, 1635.-Portrait of Queen Elizabeth.—Portrait of Lord Treasurer Burleigh. Sir A. Vandyck, 1641.-A dead Christ.—Portrait of the Duke of Newcastle.—Portrait of Rachel, Countess of Bedford. D. Zampieri, called Domenichini, 1641.-The Assumption.—Peter's Denial of Christ.—Portrait of his Mistress.-Saint Peter. Giacopo Robusti, called Tintoretto, 1594.—The Entombing of Christ. $5urgijlep. Sir P. P. Rubens, 1640.-Mercury. Jacopo da Ponte, called Bassan, 1592–The Wise Men's Offering. —Christ praying in the Garden. —The Shepherd's Offering. Guido Reni, 1642–The Cumaean Sibyl.—The Virgin and Child.— A Boy and Pigeon. Guiseppi Ribera, called Spagnoletti, 1656–The Return out of Egypt. N. Poussin, 1665.-Christ sleep- ing with Angels, and the emblems of the Passion. G. F. Barbieri, called Guercino, 1666.-The Virgin Mary, Infant Christ, and Saint Francis. G. B. Castiglione, 1670.-The Vir- gin and Child. This picture was originally in the Collec- tion at the Vatican, and was presented by the famous Ganganelli,Pope Clement XIV. to the Earl of Exeter in 1744. A. Sacchi, 1668.-A full-length Portrait of Pope Gregory XV. S. Rosa, 1673–Peter's Denial of Christ. C. Dolci, 1686–The Wise Men's offering.—The Flight into Egypt. The Messiah.-Jesus blessing the elements: the most generally admired picture at Burghley. Sir P. Lely, 1680.-Susannah and the Elders. P. da Vecchia, 1678.-Cupid pull- ing Fortune by the Hair; large and fine specimen of the master. Gerard Homthorst, 1660.-Recon- ciliation of St. Peter and St. Paul. Don Diego de Silva Velasquez, 1660–A Portrait (unknown). A. Valentino, 1632.--Jesus Christ and the Woman of Samaria. R. Walker, 1658.-Portrait of Oliver Cromwell. David de Koninck, 1687.-Birds and Beasts.-A similar subject. —Hunting of wild Cats. C. Jansen, 1665.-A Portrait of Thomas, Earl of Exeter, the son of the Lord Treasurer.—A Por- trait of Dorothy Nevil, Countess of Exeter. Cooper, 1672.-Diana and Actaeon. Oliver, 1654.—Venus and Adonis. P. Liberi, 1677.-A Statuary pre- senting his first work to Fortune. —Prudence saluting Fortune.— Mary Magdalen meeting Jesus, (in the chapel.) V. Castelli, 1659.-Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife.—Mary Magda- len.—Noli me tangere. B. Schidone, 1616–The Virgin, Infant Christ, and Joseph.-The Holy Family. C. Loti, 1698.-The Finding of Moses.—Solomon's Idolatry, (in the chapel.) A. F. W. Meulen, 1690.-One of King William's Battles. P. Molyn, called Tempesta, 1701. Saint Stephen.—The Finding of Moses.—Morning and Evening. C. Maratti, 1723.−A dead Christ. —Jesus and the Woman of Sa- maria.-The Holy Family.—The Virgin, with infant Christ asleep. —Portrait of an Earl of Exeter. –Ditto, C. Cavendish: a head. L. Giordano, 1705.-Jupiter and Europa-Diana and Actaeon.— Danae.-Quintus Curtius.-De- janira and the Centaur.—Jeph- tha’s Vow, (in the chapel.) C. Cignani, 1719.-The death of Joseph. A. Celesti, 1706.-Adam and Eve bewailing the death of Abel. G. B. Gauli, called Baccici, 1709. —An Infant Christ. G. : Chiari, 1727.-Venus and Adonis. F. Cairo, 1574.—Coriolanus and the Roman Matrons. P. Matteis, 1728.-The progress of Time. F. Travisani, 1746.-The Martyr- dom of Saint Andrew. F. Bout.—A Landscape. A. S. Coello, 1590.-Saul and the Witch of Endor. A. Kauffman, 1807.-Fame adorn- ing the Tomb of Shakespeare.— Sterne's Maria. — Abelard and Eloisa,—Contest between Plea- Sure and Prudence.—Pleasure victorious. W. Peters, R. A.—An Angel con- veying the soul of a child into Heaven. - Bonatti de Ferrara.-The Passage of the Red Sea. Girolama Mutiano, 1590. — The Tribute Money. Scarcellini de Ferrara.-The Shep- herd’s Offering. . B. West, P. R. A. 1820–Agrip- pina landing at Brandusium with the Urn containing the ashes of Germanicus. Other Pieces of peculiar merit are s—A Por- trait of King Charles I.-The Royal Family.—Diogenes breaking the cup upon seeing a boy drink out of his hand.—Game (exceeding fine.)—An old Pointer.-Lot and his Daughters.-Hannibal, a Head.-- A Portrait of Madame de Maintenon (a half length,) a copy from Le Brun.—Por- trait of Charles XII, of Sweden.—Por- trait of Anna Sophia Chambers, Countess of Exeter.—Some most delicate Miniatures by S. Cooper, Mrs. Carlisle, &c. And many Family Portraits. AA 2 #irty 39all, #2 orthamptongſjirc; THE SEAT OF THE RT. HON. GEORGE WILLIAM FINCH HATTON, EARL OF WIN CHILSEA AND NOTTINGHAM. KIRBY HALL is a magnificent pile of building, deriving interest as well from the splen- did peculiarity of its structure, as from its having been founded by Sir Christopher Hatton, K, G., a conspicuous character in the reign of Elizabeth, and also, at a subsequent period, from having additions, in a superb character, by the hand of Inigo Jones, the leading architect in the reign of Charles I. The Mansion appears to have been originally erected in the year 1572, the date of 1590 also appears on the stables, so that it may be supposed to have occupied the atten- tion of its founder until near the time of his death. The building is so large as to con- tain two Courts, or Quadrangles, each displaying much grandeur in the architecture of the fronts. Plate I. represents the North Front within the first Court, which is divided into three principal compartments: the centre, the most conspicuous, is rusticated, and contains an archway with niches on the sides, over which is a semicircular-headed win- dow, surmounted by the arms of Hatton, and opening upon a gallery supported by con- soles; above this is three windows with plain architrave, balustrades, and a cupola. The line of building extending on each side of the centre division, contains four windows in each story, with a bold cornice and balustrades; the end divisions of the front terminate with circular windows finished with scrolls, pediments, and balls. The other three fronts of the first court retain their primaeval forms, partly covered with ivy. Plate II. is a view of the North front of the second, or inner court, the centre of which is divided into three stories, the two lowermost by Inigo Jones in his best manner, and the third story in the original style of the whole mansion. On each side of the arched entrance are double-fluted Ionic pilasters, with an enriched frieze and entablature, an arched window over it opens upon a Gallery supported by consoles, and has pilasters with a semicircular pediment broken in the centre, and enclosing a bracket for a bust, with the date 1638. The third story contains the motto and date, JE SERAy, 1572, Loy AL. On the eastern side of this court is situated the Great Hall, which is large and curious, being forty-six feet in length, by twenty-two feet and a half in width; the height, to the top of the side walls, is twenty-eight feet; at the east end is a music gallery, and the north side is lighted by three very large windows: the ancient oak roof has been painted. The several chambers range round the Quadrangle, which is one hundred and forty-one feet by one hundred and one, including the Porch leading to the Hall; at the other end is an Arcade, with seven openings under the Chapel, seventy-five by fourteen feet. The 9uter Court is one hundred and fifty-eight feet by one hundred and thirty. A grand Sallery in one of the wings is one hundred and sixty-two feet in length, and eighteen feet in width; the remaining part of the wing occupies one hundred and sixteen feet. The Mansion is wholly constructed of stone. The family of Hatton is represented to be descended from Ivon, a nobleman of Nor- mandy, whose sixth son, Wolfaith, obtained the manor of Hatton, near Waverham in Cheshire, by grant, from Hugh Lupus, Earl of Chester, in which lordship he was suc- ceeded by his son and heir, William, who, according to a pedigree certified by Dethick, Garter King at Arms in 1590, and which is now in possession of the noble proprietor, Was ancestor to William Hatton, Esq., of Holdenby, the father of Sir Christopher Hatton, K. G., the founder of Kirby Hall, and lineal ancestor of the present Earl of Winchilsea, &c. Sir Christopher Hatton was at first one of the Gentlemen Pensioners to Queen Elizabeth, then Gentleman of the Privy Chamber, and next Captain of the Guard. The Queen, it is said, took notice of him for the comeliness of his person, and his graceful dancing at a masque at court, but afterwards employed him for his great ºbilities. He was advanced to be her majesty's Vice-Chamberlain, one of the Privy Qouncil, and at length Lord Chancellor, April 29th, 1587, and was installed a Knight of the Garter, May 23d, 1588. “He had a large proportion of gifts and endowments; his features, his gait, his carriage, and his prudence, strove to set him off. Every thing he did was so exactly just and discreet, and what he spoke so weighty, that he was chosen tº keep the Queen's conscience as her Chancellor, and to express her sense as her Speaker. The courtiers that envied the last capacity were forced by his power to own themselves in an error, and the Serjeants that refused to plead before him at first could AA3 not, at length, but own his great abilities. His place was above his law, but not above his parts, which were so very pregnant and comprehensive, that he could command other men's parts to as good purpose as his own. His station was great, but his humility was greater, giving an easy access to all addresses. He was so just, that his sentence was a law to the subject; and so wise, that his opinion was an oracle to the Queen.” He died a bachelor, 20th September, 1591; and was buried in St. Paul's Cathedral, where a handsome monument was erected to his memory, by his nephew, Sir William Newport; over it was a shield of arms within the garter with the following quarterings, illustrative of his descent. 1. Azure, a chevron between three garbs; or, Hatton. 2. Barry bendy, lozengy, argent, and gules, Crispin. 3. Argent, a cross patoncé between four martlets, gules, Golborne. 4. Argent, an eagle displayed, sable, Bryn. 5. Argent, on a bend sable, three covered cups, of the field, Rixton. 6, Sable, a cross engrailed, ermine, Hallom. 7. Or, a saltier, sable, Hellesby. 8. Sable, a fesse humette, argent, Bostock. 9. Azure, five cinquefoils in cross, argent, Holdenby. 10. Argent, three bendlets, and upon a canton, sable, a castle triple-towered, of the field, De la Carville. 11. Argent, on a chief gules, three fleurs de lis, or, Washingley. 12. Ermine, on a fess, azure, three crosses moline, or, Mortimer of Grendon. - Sir Christopher Hatton adopted Sir William Newport, his nephew, son of his sister, Dorothy Hatton, by John Newport, Esq., of Harringham, in Warwickshire, for his heir, who thereupon took the name of Hatton; but dying without male issue, this estate devolved upon Sir Christopher Hatton, K. B., son and heir of John, son of John Hatton, Esq., of Gravesend, uncle of Sir Christopher Hatton, K. G., Lord Chancellor; which Sir Christopher Hatton was made a Knight of the Bath at the coronation of James I., and died in the year 1619, leaving by Alice, daughter of Thomas Fanshaw, Esq., of Ware Park, a son, Christopher, who was created a Knight of the Bath at the coronation of Charles I. and attaching himself closely to the interest of his majesty, was created Lord Hatton, of Kirby, and on the Restoration was constituted Governor of Guernsey, and sworn of the Privy Council. He was a learned peer, and has obtained mention in Walpole's “Catalogue of Noble Authors,” as having written “Pious Meditations on the Psalms of David;” moreover his memory is to be honoured for the assistance he gave to Sir William Dugdale in his works, and preserving the inscriptions on the monuments in most of the cathedrals in the kingdom ; the drawings of which, at his own charge, were depicted in two folio volumes. He died in the year 1670, and was buried in Westmin- ster Abbey. His lady was Elizabeth, daughter and co-heiress of Sir C. Mantague, younger brother of Henry, Earl of Manchester, by whom he had two sons, Christopher and Charles. Christopher, second Lord Hatton of Kirby, is recorded in history for his singular escape with life while in his government of Guernsey; for being, in 1672, with his family at Cornet Castle, the powder magazine was struck at midnight by lightning, when his lordship, being in his bed, was blown out of the window, and lay for some time on the walls of the castle without harm. His lady and several of her attendants perished : but one of his children was found the next day alive, and sleeping in its cradle, under a beam. In 1682, in consideration of his services and fidelity, his Lordship was advanced to the title of Wiscount Hatton, of Gretton, by King Charles II., and on the accession of King William was appointed Custos Rotulorum of this county: his third wife was Elizabeth, daughter and co-heiress of Peter Haslewood, Esq., of Maidwell, by whom he had William, his successor in 1706. . William, second Viscount Hatton, died in 1762, unmarried, and no issue male remaining from any other branch of the family, the titles of Viscount and Lord Hatton became extinct; but by Cecilia, daughter of John, Earl of Thanet, the first wife of Christopher, Viscount Hatton, he had issue Anne, wife of Daniel Finch, Earl of Notting- ham, by whom she had a numerous family. The Honourable Edward Finch, a younger son, took the name of Hatton, and was the direct ancestor of the present Earl of Win- chilsea and Nottingham, whose descent from the family of Finch is related in our account of Eastwell Place, in Kent, another seat of his Lordship, who acceded to the title in 1826, upon the death of the late Earl of Winchilsea. Kirby Hall is situated in Corby Hundred, about nine miles north-west of Oundle, partly in the parish of Bulwick, and partly in the parish of Gretton, the church of the latter contains several monuments to the memory of members of the family of Hatton. Bulwick church is about a mile and a half north-east of Kirby. - - A portrait of Sir Christopher Hatton, K. G., Lord Chancellor, is preserved at Ditchley, in Oxfordshire, and a portrait of Christopher, Viscount Hatton, is in the Library at Burley-on-the-Hill, in Rutlandshire, AA 4 - - ſiliili ºf 2/ - IL U T' () N IHI () (), B E D F O R D SHIRE. w Drawn by J. P. Neale. Engraved by T. Higham. 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London Published by Jones cºrºllege KIIRIB Y HAL, IL, NORTHAMPIONSHIRE. A/ 2. - KIR BY HAL L. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. Jones & Cº Temple of the Muses Finsbury Square, London, Mar 6, 1830. ºiſºn º º IHIORT ON THIOU STE NORTHAMPIONSHIRE, - WIIC KEN PATRIK. - - - NORTHAMPIONSHIRE, J O N ES’ VIEW S OF THE SEATS, MANSIONS, CASTLES, ETC. OF NOBLEMEN AND GENTLEMEN, 32ngland; HISTORICAL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE MANSIONS, LISTS OF PICTURES, STATUES, ETC. AND GENEALOGICAL SKETCHES OF THE FAMILIES, OF THEIR POSSESSORS; # FORMING PART OF THE GENERAL SERIES OF JONES GREAT BRITAIN ILLUSTRATED, - AND COMPRISED IN THE COUNTIES FOLLOWING, VIZ.: NORTHUMBERLAND SHROPSHIRE WARWICKSHIRE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE STAFFORDSHIRE WESTMORELAND OXFORDSHIRE SUFFOLK WORCESTERSHIRE - YoRKSHIRE, LONDON : JONES AND CO., TEMPLE OF THE MUSES, FINSBURY SQUARE. LIST OF NobleMEN AND GENTLEMEN'S SEATs. Coughton Court ........Sir G.Throckmorton, Bt. Four Oaks Hall..........Sir E. C. Hartopp, Bt. Foxcote Hall ............ Francis Canning, Esq. Guy’s Cliff .............. Bertie Greatheed, Esq. Honington Hall . . . . . . . . . . Gore Townsend, Esq. Lower Eatington Hall .... E. J. Shirley. Esq. Maxtoke Castle.......... Wm. Dilke, Esq. Offchurch ............Rev. Henry Wise. Offchurchbury . . . . . .....Mrs. Knightley. Warwick Castle........ Earl of Brooke & Warwick. Wellcombe.............. Geo. Lloyd, Esq. Whitley Abbey .......... Viscount Hood. - WESTMoRELAND. Lowther Castle . . . . . . . . . . Earl of Lonsdale. Do. 2d View. WoRCESTERSHIRE. Crome Court ............ Earl of Coventry. Hagley Hall ............Lord Lyttelton. Middle Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . Sir T. Phillipps, Bart. Moseley Hall ............John Taylor, Esq. Yorkshi Re. Armley House .......... Benjamin Gott, Esq. Bishopthorpe Palace ....Archbishop of York. Bowling Hall . . . . . . . . . . Thos. Mason, Esq. Bramham Park.......... G. L. Foa, Esq. M. P. Do. 2d View... Bretton Hall ............T. R. Beaumont, Esq. Cannon Hall ............ W. S. Stanhope, Esq. Castle Howard .......... Earl of Carlisle. Do. S. E. View. Cusworth .............. Wm. Wrightson, Esq. Denby Grange .......... Sir J. L. Kaye, Bart. Denton Park ............Sir H. C. Ibbetson, Bt. Do. 2d View. Duncombe Park ........ Lord Feversham. Esholt House............Joshua Crompton, Esq. Farnley Hall............ Walter Fawkes, Esq. Harewood House ........ Earl of Harewood. Hawksworth Hall...... ... Geo. Carroll, Esq. Heslington Hall ........ Henry Yarburgh, Esq. Hornby Castle, S. E. View Duke of Leeds. Do. Inner Court. Howsham Hall ..........Henry Cholmley, Esq. Kippax Park . . . . . . . . . . . .T. D. Bland, Esq. Kirklees Hall . . . . . . . . . . Sir Geo. Armytage, Bt. Ledston Hall ............ C. Wilson, Esq. Methley Hall .......... Earl of Meatbro’. Mulgrave Castle ........ Earl of Mulgrave. Do. 2d View. - Milnes Bridge House ....Jos. Armitage, Esq. Newby Park............J.C.Ramsden, Esq.M.P. Nostell Priory .......... Chas, Winn, Esq. Do. 2d View. Sprotburgh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sir Jos. Copley, Bart. Stapleton Park .......... Hon. Edw. Petre. Studley Park . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Lawrence. |Swinton Park .......... Wm. Danby, Esq. Temple Newsam ...... ... Marchioness of Hertford. Thirkleby . . ............Sir T. Frankland, Bt. • Tong Hall ....... - - - - - - - Col. Plumbe. Wentworth Castle........F. V. Wentworth, Esq. Do. 2d View. - Wentworth House........ Earl Fitzwilliam. Weston Hall ............ Wm. Vavasour, Esq. Wilton Castle. . . . . . . . . . . . Sir John Lowther, Bart. Do. 2d View. Wood End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samuel Crompton, Esq. Northumberla ND. Alnwick Castle.......... Duke of Northumberl. Belsay Castle............Sir C. M. L. Monck, Bt. Capheaton ..............Sir J. E. Swinburne, Bt. Hesleyside ............ W. C. Charlton, Esq. NoTTINGHAMSHIRE. Clumber .........'....... Duke of Newcastle. Holme Pierrepont........ Countess Manvers. Kelham Hall............J. M. Sutton, Esq. Serlby Hall ............ Viscount Galway. Thoresby Park . . . . . . . . . . Earl Manvers. Welbeck Abbey . . . . . . . . Duke of Portland. Wollaton Hall .......... Lord Middleton. Worksop Manor ........Duke of Norfolk. OXFORDSHIRE. Blenheim ..............Duke of Marlborough. D0. S. E. View. Cokethorpe Park . . . . . ... Walter Strickland, Esq. Heythorpe House ........ Earl of Shrewsbury. Nuneham Courtenay .... Earl of Harcourt. Sherbourn Castle ........ Earl of Macclesfield. SHRoPSHIRE. Acton Burnell ........... Sir E. J. Smythe, Esq. Acton Reynald ..........A. V. Corbet, Esq. Apley Park ............T. Whitmore, Esq. M.P. Do. 2d View. Attingham Hall.......... Lord Berwick. Condover Park .......... E.W.Smythe Owen, Esq. Hardwick Grange........ Lord Hill. Oakley Park. . . . . . . . . . . . Hon. R. H. Clive. Pitchford Hall . . . . . . . . . . C. C. C. Jenkinson, Esq. M. P. Porkington.............. W. O. Gore, Esq. Stanley Hall ............ Sir T.J. Tyrwhitt Jones, Bart. Sundorne Castle ........Mrs. Corbet. Tong Castle ............ Geo. Durant, Esq. Willey Park ..........Lord Forester. STAFFORDSHIRE. Alton Abbey ............ Earl of Shrewsbury. Armitage Park . . . . . . . . T. Lister, Esq. LL.D. Beaudesert Park . . . . . . . . Marquis of Anglesea. Blithefield ..............Lord Bagot. Bishton Hall ...... ... ...John Sparrow, Esq. Hagley Hall ............Hon. R. Curzon. Ingestrie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Earl Talbot. King’s Bromley Hall . . . . Mrs. Lane. Loxley Park . . . . . . . . . . . .T. S. Kynnersley, Esq. Maple Hayes . . . . . . . . . . . . John Atkinson, Esq. Swinnerton Hall ........T. Fitzherbert, Esq. Shugborough Park . . . . . . Viscount Anson. Trentham Hall ... ... Marquis of Stafford. Do. 2d View. - Tixall.................. Sir Thos. Clifford, Bart. Wolseley Hall .......... Sir C. Wolseley, Bart. SUFFOLK. Helmingham Hall ........ Countess of Dysart. Do. S. E. View. Kentwell Hall .......... Rich. Moore, Esq. Melford Hall ............Sir W. Parker, Bart. WARWICKSHIRE. Aston Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Watt, Esq. Charlecote House ........ Rev. John Lucy. Clopton House ..........John Clopton, Esq. Compton Verney ........ Ld. Willoughby de Broke - - - - - *** The Binder is requested to place as many Counties in the Volume, as are enumerated in the above, and cancel the ORIGINAL Index. - 13cl gap (Cagtic, snorthumberland: THE SEAT OF SIR CHARLES MILES LAMBERT MONCK, BART. It is not known by any certain record when this Castle was built; but it is one of the old border towers of Northumberland, and having been always main- tained as a family residence, is in good preservation. From the style and masonry, it is conjectured that it may have been built in the reign of King Richard the Second. The walls at the bottom of it are ten feet thick, and the apartments vaulted; in these the cattle were used to be secured at night against the incursions of the moss troopers. There is a well within it. Belsowe, now written Belsay, has been the residence of the Middleton Family from the earliest notice of it in any known records. King Henry the Third, in the fifty-fourth year of his reign, confirmed to Richard de Middleton, his Chancellor, and to his heirs, free warren in all their demesne lands of Belsowe, Thorneburgh, Bechelfeld, and Shotton. John de Middleton forfeited Belsowe, with many other estates in Northum- berland, by his rebellion, in the eighth year of the reign of King Edward the Second, who four years afterwards granted them to John de Crombwell, and his heirs in descent. King Edward the Third, in the ninth year of his reign, (Crombwell having died without heirs,) granted them to Sir John de Stryvelin; and on the south front of the Tower, over the uppermost window, there are carved the arms of Stryvelin quartering those of Middleton. On the oldest part of the house adjoining the Tower, this order is reversed, and the arms of Middleton are made to quarter those of Stryvelin, on a tablet, under which there is this inscription—“Thomas Middleton and Dorothy his wife, builded this house, anno 1614.” In the fourteenth year, of the reign of King Richard the Second, John de Middleton, and Christian his wife, succeeded upon the death of Jacoba, widow of Sir John de Stryvelin, to many estates in Northumberland and Cumberland, which had been settled upon them in case of her death without issue. How and when Belsay was recovered to the family, is not certainly known: but from this last mentioned John de Middleton, the pedigree is complete to the present possessor, Sir Charles Miles Lambert Middleton, who exchanged the name and arms of Middleton for those of Monck, in compliance with the will of his maternal grandfather the late Lawrence Monck, of Caenby, in Lincolnshire. Belsay is situated fourteen miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and ten from Morpeth, in a pleasant part of Northumberland. The old family Mansion, added at different times to the Tower, is decayed, and the greatest part of it will soon be taken down. Sir Charles has built a new family Mansion at a short distance from the Tower, in a situation better adapted to the present modes of life. DD 3Inuicit Cagtic, Northumberland; THE SEAT OF THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND. THIS immense pile, containing about five acres of ground within its outward walls, stands on an elevation that gives great dignity to its appearance, on the south side of the river Alne, which in its course marks the extensive boundaries of the fine lawns that surround the Castle. “Alnwick Castle is believed,” says Grose, “to have been founded by the Romans; for when a part of the Castle Keep was taken down to be repaired, under the present walls were discovered the foundations of other buildings, which lay in a different direction from the present, and some of the stones appeared to have Roman mouldings. The fretwork around the arch leading to the inner court is evidently of Saxon architecture; and yet this was probably not the ancient en- trance, for under the Flag Tower, before that part was taken down and rebuilt, was the appearance of a gateway, that had been walled up, directly fronting the present outward gateway into the town.” The Castle underwent a remarkable siege in the year 1093, from Malcolm III. King of Scotland, who with his eldest son, Prince Edward, iost his life before it; this event has been commemorated by a cross, which was restored by the Duchess of Northumberland, in 1774; her Grace being lineally descended from him through his daughter, Maude, the Queen of Henry I., King of England. The cross was erected on the very spot where Malcolm fell, one mile north of the Castle. In the year 1174, William III. King of Scotland, was taken prisoner, during a siege ; a circumstance which is also commemorated by a monument with this in- scription :-‘‘William, the Lion, King of Scotland, besieging Alnwick Castle, was here taken prisoner, 1174.” From length of time, and the various shocks it had sustained in ancient wars, this Castle had become quite a ruin, when by the death of Algernon, Duke of Somerset, in 1750, it devolved, together with all the estates of this great barony, &c. to Hugh, grandfather to the present Duke of Northumberland. He imme- diately began to repair the Castle, adhering to the castellated style of the ancient building as much as possible; and in its present state nothing can be more striking than the effect produced at the first entrance within the walls from the town. It has three courts or wards; the inner court is entered by a very ancient gateway, flanked by two octagonal towers, adorned with numerous shields of arms, erected about 1350. From the inner court in the centre of the citadel we enter a staircase of a very singular form, expanding like a fan, the roof enriched with a series of one hundred and twenty armorial escutcheons of the alliances of the Percy family. The first chamber on the left is the Saloon, arranged in corresponding taste with the exterior; it is 42 feet long by 39 feet wide, and is adorned with portraits of the Earls of Northumberland. The Drawing Room is 46 feet 7 inches long, by 35 feet 4 inches wide, and 22 feet in height; it is of an oval form, with a large semicircular projecting window. The great Dining Room was one of the first executed; it is 54 feet long by 21 in width, 27 feet in height, exclusive of a large bay window, towards the upper end, 19 feet in diameter. The Library is a beautiful room, in form of a parallelogram, fitted up in the ancient style; this leads to the chapel, which occupies the upper space of the mid- dle ward ; the several parts of the chapel have been designed after the most perfect models of ecclesiastical architecture. The great East window is a copy of one in York Minster; the groining of the roof is in the manner of King's College Chapel, at Cambridge; and the walls are painted like the great Church at Milan : exclusive of a circular recess for the family, the chapel is 50 feet long, 21 feet 4 inches wide, and 22 feet high. - The late Duke of Northumberland, who succeeded to the family honours in 1786, devoted much time and attention towards completing the improvements begun by his father, and for many successive years, upwards of a million of trees were annually planted at Alnwick. The large income of his Grace enabled him to keep up the ancient feudal splendour in the Castle of the Percies. DD 2 39cgicpgiuc, Northumberland; THE SEAT OF WILLIAM J. CHARLTON, ESQ. HESLEyside is pleasantly situated on the banks of the North Tyne, in the parish of Bellingham, in Tindale Ward. The Mansion stands on a gentle elevation; but the ground rises more abruptly at a short distance from the edifice, where the eminences are clothed with very flourishing extensive woods, and a rivulet flows along the bottom of a deep glen; at this spot there is a very romantic walk. The Grounds are laid out with great judgment and taste, and the Mansion commands a fine prospect, including the river, which, rising on the borders of Roxburghshire in Scotland, pursues a wild and romantic course to the town of Bellingham, about two miles distant from Hesleyside, which, backed by the Moors, forms a pleasing termination to the prospect. There is a most excellent Garden, and a handsome Conservatory. The Mansion at Hesleyside has twice suffered by fire, but was substantially and elegantly rebuilt with hewn stone in the year 1800. The estate of the proprietor within the county of Northumberland is of great extent; he is also in possession of large estates in the adjoining county of Cumberland, which have been greatly improved under his judicious management, and abound with black game, grouse, partridges, &c. William J. Charlton, Esq. married the daughter of Francis Cholmeley, Esq. of Brandsby, in Yorkshire, by whom he has a large family. He is maternally descended from Sir Edward Charlton, of Hesleyside, created a Baronet by King Charles I. at Oxford, 6th March, 1646. The mother of the present possessor of the estate was a daughter of Dr. Fenwick, of Morpeth, of the ancient family of Fenwicks in this county, and his grandmother was the sister of Sir Edward Swinburne, Baronet, of Capheaton. Arms. Or, a lion rampant, gules. DD 3 Capijcaton, Northumberland: THE SEAT OF SIR JOHN EDWARD SWINBURNE, BART. F.R.S. F.A.S. LOND. AND PERTH, PREs. A.s. NEWCASTLE, ETC. ETC. CAPHEATON is situated about eighteen miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The property has been in the uninterrupted possession of the family for above five hundred years. The present Mansion was built by Robert Trollope, who was also the architect of the old Exchange at Newcastle. It was constructed on the site and from the materials of the ancient Castle of the Swinburnes, (which is men- tioned by Leland, temp. Henry VIII.) and completed in 1668. Three of the fronts are in their original state; but considerable additions have been made to the house by the present owner. The Library is fifty-six feet long, and contains a large and very valuable collection of books, prints, &c. . The House is well sheltered by thriving woods and plantations; the walks, pleasure-grounds, and gardens are extensive, and derive considerable ornament from a large piece of water, of above eighty acres, planned and executed by the late Sir E. Swinburne. The family takes its name from their ancient patrimony, Swinburne Castle, Northumberland. John Swinburne, Esq. of Capheaton, for his attachment to the royal cause, had a Baronet's patent granted him by Charles the First, but it was never taken out. He married, for his third wife, Anne, daughter of Sir Charles Blunt, of Maple Durham, and by her had issue a son, John, who was created a Baronet in 1660, and married Isabel, daughter and heiress of Henry Lawson, Esq. of Brough, by whom he had issue thirty children. Sir John died in 1706, and was succeeded by his eldest surviving son, Sir William, who married Mary, daughter of Anthony Englefield, Esq. of White Knights, Buckinghamshire, by whom he had issue three sons. He died in 1716, and was succeeded by his eldest son, Sir John, who was born in 1698, and married Mary, daughter of Sir Henry Bedingfield, Bart. by whom he had a numerous issue. His third son was Henry Swinburne, Esq. of Hamsterley, Durham, brother to the two succeeding Baronets, who was born in 1743, and was the author of the celebrated Travels in the Two Sicilies and in Spain. He died in Trinidad in 1803. Sir John died in 1744-5, and was succeeded by his eldest surviving son, Sir John, who died in 1763, without issue, and was succeeded by his brother, Sir Edward Swinburne, the father of the present Baronet. Sir Edward was born in 1736, and married Christina, daughter of Robert Dillon, Esq., by whom (who died 13th August, 1768) he had issue John Edward, born in 1762; Robert, born in 1763, a General in the Austrian service; Henry, born 1764, and died 1767; Edward, born 1765; Thomas, born 1767, and died young; and Christina, born in 1768, married to John Clavering, Esq. of Callaby, Northumberland, and died 1817. Sir Edward died 2nd Nov. 1786, and was succeeded by his eldest son, Sir John Edward, the present Baronet, who married, 13th July, 1787, Emily, the daughter of Richard Henry Alexander Bennet, Esq. of Beckenham, in Kent, and niece to the Duchess Dowager of Northumberland, the Countess of Beverley, the Mar- chioness of Exeter, and Lord Gwydir. They have issue Edward Swinburne, Esq. born in 1788; Charles Swinburne, Esq. and four daughters; to one of whom, Miss E. Swinburne, the proprietors are indebted for the beautiful drawing from which the annexed engraving was made. About the year 1747, a great number of Roman coins and vessels of silver were found near Capheaton, by some workmen employed in making a hedge. The coins were all privately sold, as were also most of the vessels. After breaking the bot- toms out of some, and the ornaments and handles off others, one cup entire, weigh- ing twenty-six ounces, the bottoms of three others, three handles adorned with beautiful figures in relief, part of another carved handle, a figure of Hercules and Antaeus wrestling, and a figure of Neptune, were restored to Sir John Swinburne, the grandfather of the present Baronet. These have all been described and engraved in a late volume of the Archaeologia. - DD 4 Clumber, 490ttinghamtgüire; H E N R Y P E L H A M C L IN TO N. DUKE OF NEWCASTLE. CLUMBER PARK is situated in the immediate vicinity of Sherwood Forest, about four miles from Worksop, and seven from Retford. The House was erected in 1767, from the designs of Mr. Stephen Wright, and is built wholly of stone quar- ried on the estate. The building forms nearly a quadrangle; the four corners being occupied by the state drawing-room, state dining-room, library, and kitchen, each measuring forty- eight feet by thirty-three. The principal staircase is oval, and of the most pleasing construction, but rather unfortunately placed for effect on entrance.—To mention every apartment that contains somewhat rare or valuable, would be to enumerate nearly the whole, which amount to one hundred and five. The collection of paintings is of considerable extent and excellence. In the state dining-room are four very large Market Pieces, beautifully painted by Snyders; Dead Game, finely painted by Weeninx; and some Landscapes, by Zucharelli. In the state drawing-room are, the Discovery of Cyrus, by Castioglione ; Rinalde and Armida, by Vandyck; St. George, by Rubens; a Combat of a Lion and a Boar, extremely fine, by Snyders; and the Virgin attended by Angels, by Michael Angelo. In the other apartments are some of the finest productions of Guido, Corregio, Teniers, Vander Meulen, Van Oost, Old Francks, Gainsborough, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Wheatly, &c. &c. - To the north-west wing is attached an elegant chapel, in which are four large windows, painted by Peckitt, of York, said to have cost £800 each. The general effect of these is extremely beautiful. The gardens and stables are worthy the notice of the visitant; indeed, there is nothing necessary for such a mansion that is not here on the most extensive scale. The park is nearly thirteen miles in circumference, and has, as well as the house and gardens, been embellished and greatly improved by the present Duke. The name of Clumber is not a modern appellation to this spot. Lib. Doomsd. mentions, that in Clumber were two manors of Roger de Buisli, which, before the Conquest, Adeluvol and Ulchil had ; and, according to the Regist. de Welbec. vii. 60. “The wodds of Clumber were of the soccage of Maunsfield and Wodehouse, and the bound began at Southones, and extended itself by the way which is called Kirkgate, and led to Worksop.” In the noble and ancient line of Clinton, from Renebaldus de Villa Tancredi, Chamberlain to King William the First, whom he accompanied to England, whose son took the present name from Clinton, now Glympton, near Woodstock, in the county of Oxford, are some of our bravest warriors, whose prowess was so severely felt by our neighbours during the splendid warfare of our Edwards and Henrys. John de Clinton attended King Edward I. against the Scots, and, for his services, the king, by letters patent, styling him “his beloved esquire,” granted to him lands, art of the possessions of Malcolm Dromond, to the annual value of forty pounds. }. attended Edward Prince of Wales, into France, at the king's special command. Henry, Earl of Lincoln, grandfather to the present Duke, married Catherine, eldest daughter and co-heir of the Rt. Hon. Henry Pelham, whose brother, Thomas Pelham, Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne, being in 1756 created Duke of Newcastle under Line, with remainder to Henry, Earl of Lincoln, he, on the death of Thomas, in 1768, succeeded as Duke, having been elected Knight of the Garter in 1752. He died Feb. 22, 1794, and was succeeded by Thomas Pelham Clinton, the third Duke, who dying May 18, 1795, was succeeded by his son Henry Pelham Clinton, the pre- sent and fourth Duke, who was born in 1785, and married, in 1807, Georgiana, only child, by his second wife, of Edward Miller Munday, Esq., by whom he has Henry, Earl of Lincoln, and several other children. . . - (The sketch from which the drawing was made, was taken by T. Willement, Esq. who also favoured the proprietors with this account.) - O O &loriºgo.p {\lamor, 320ttingbantgbirt; THE SEAT OF BERNARD EDWARD HOWARD, DUKE OF NORFOLK. WoRKSop is an estate which is held by the peculiar tenure of assisting at the Coronation, with the privilege of providing a glove for the right-hand of the King, and supporting his right arm while he holds the sceptre; which service was origi- nally attached to the manor of Farnham Royal, in the county of Bucks; but when, by way of exchange, that manor was surrendered to Henry the Eighth, the honorable office was reserved to the possessors of Worksop. Soon after the Conquest, it came to the family of Lovetot, and passed from them, by marriage, to the Barons Furnival. Thomas Nevil, who married Joan, sole daughter and heir of William, Lord Furnival, left two daughters co-heirs; Maud married the celebrated and victorious Sir John Talbot, who, in her right, became Lord Furnival, and was afterwards created Earl of Shrewsbury; and on the death of Gilbert, seventh Earl of that title, in 1616, the estate and stately mansion, which had been erected with princely magnificence by the Countess of Shrews- bury in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, devolved to his daughter and co-heir, Alathaea, consort of Thomas, Earl of Arundel, the patron of the arts; and from whom, in regular succession, it has descended to the present Duke of Norfolk, whose only son and heir, the Earl of Surrey, has .. it his residence. It is situated on the borders of Sherwood Forest, the entrance to the Park being about half a mile from the town of Worksop on the Mansfield road; this opens to a long umbrageous avenue leading direct to the Court of Offices. The Park is extensive, being eight miles in circumference, and containing within its limits the greatest diversity of scene, and a range of hills sufficiently high to bound the view from the house on one side, and richly covered with woods. Near one thousand acres of wood in the vicinity were planted, at various periods, by the late Duke and his father. The ancient mansion, on which £22,000 had been recently expended, was unfor- tunately destroyed by a fire, which happened on November 22, 1761; and the loss in paintings, statuary, (including part of the Arundelian collection,) books, and furniture, was estimated at more than £100,000. The foundation-stone of the pre- sent edifice, which is erected on the same spot, was laid on the 25th of Mareh, 1763, by Edward, ninth Duke of Norfolk; and it was intended to render this one of the noblest residences in the kingdom, but the death of the heir-apparent occa- sioned the design to be limited. Paine was the architect. The Front represented in our engraving, 318 feet in length, was only one side of an intended quadrangle ; it faces the north ; and had the original magnificent plan been completed, the principal front would have been to the south. The entrance is to a Hall, of noble proportions, with the Staircase in front; this occu- pies a space of 37 feet by 25, the walls of which are painted in chiaro-scuro by Thomas de Bruyn, with emblematical representations of the arts and sciences. The grandest apartments are to the east. They contain many valuable paintings and other curiosities, among which may be numbered the bed of silk damask, in which George the Third was born, in Norfolk House, London, May 24, O. S. 1788. Our limits will only permit us to give a very brief #ist of the principal pictures at 2010ráčop ſhattor. Mary Queen of Scots, when young...Catharine of Arragon, at the age of 16...Ditto, ast. 40...Tho- mas, Duke of Norfolk, beheaded, 1572...Thomas, Earl of Arundel, and Alathasa, his Countess, by Vandyck...Thomas, Earl of Arundel, 1618, whole- length, sitting, by Paul Vansomer...Alathaea Tal- bot, his Countess, Ditto...Philip, Earl of Arundel, 9b. 1595...Henry, Earl of Surrey, the Poet, be: headed Jan, 1547...Henry, 6th Dúke of Norfolk, ob. 1683. Anne Somerset, his Duchess...Henry, Earl of Arundel, ob. 1652...Lord Thomas Howard who lost his life at sea, Nov. 1689,..Cardinal Howard, ob. June 16, 1694...Lord Edm. Howard ...Earl of Effingham...King Charles I. by Van- dyck...His Queen, Henrietta Maria...King James II. whole-length...His Queen, Ditto...Edward, Duke of Norfolk...William Howard, Earl of Staf- ford...Mrs. Brockholes...A Roman Pontiff...Mar- tin Clifford...Mary, Duchess of Norfolk. . .Her Sister, Miss Blount...Duchess of Milan. ... Lady Petre—-The School of Athens...Cain and Abel, by Vandyck...The Transfiguration, by Carracci. . . A Sportsman reposing, by Snyders...Martyr- dom of Bishop Blaise...A Crucifixion, &c. - o o 2 Çüortgby ljarit, Nottingſjamgüirc; THE SEAT OF CHARLES HERBERT PIERREPONT, EARL MANVERS. This very extensive demesne is within one mile of Clumber, and in the parish of Edwinston. The park is computed to be thirteen miles in circumference, and is adorned with a variety of beautiful plantations on an enlarged scale, pre- senting a succession of sylvan scenery of the most interesting nature:– “Majestic woods of ever vigorous green, Stage above stage, high waving o'er the hills.” Here are also several pieces of water, the largest of which faces the front given in our view, and represents an extensive river: between this lake and the man- sion, verdant and sloping lawns contribute to produce the most beautiful effect imaginable. The first of this family who was seated here, was William, second son of Robert Pierrepoint, created, in 1627, Baron Pierrepoint, of Holme Pierrepoint, (a lordship which came into the family by a marriage with a sister and heir of Lionel de Manvers, temp. Henry III.) and Viscount Newark, and the year fol- lowing was advanced to the dignity of Earl of Kingston. The grandson of William became the first Duke of Kingston in 1715, and resided here; but in the time of Evelyn, the second and last Duke of that title, this mansion was destroyed by fire on the 4th of March, 1745, when, among the MSS. of its first possessor, who had been one of the leading members of the House of Commons during the Civil War, was consumed the original minutes and papers relating to the treaties with King Charles the First, at Uxbridge and in the Isle of Wight; and only a small part of the furniture, the plate, and the family deeds were saved from the flames. Soon after this event, the present edifice was built by the Duke of Kingston, from whose sister the present noble proprietor is imme- diately descended, and has inherited the vast estates of the Dukedom. The mansion, which stands in a fine open situation on a gentle eminence, is constructed of brick: on the principal front is a pediment supported by columns of the Ionic order, of stone; the rustic basement is also of stone, from which is the entrance opening into the hall, adorned with a chiaro-scuro of the Trojan horse, some landscapes, and sea-pieces: from the hall we enter the Earl's dressing-room, containing the portraits of Henry, Earl of Pembroke, 1769, Pascal Paoli, the gallant General of Corsica, 1770; Colonel Sawyer; Admiral Meadows, father of Earl Manvers; and also some sea-pieces and medallions. The little drawing-room contains some paintings, and in the dining-room is a very fine Madonna and Infant Jesus. These apartments are upon the ground- floor. * * The ascent to the principal story is by a double staircase in the centre of the mansion, single at the commencement, but dividing at the top of the first flight, and opening into the dome, a circular room, the walls of which are of Scagliola marble; round it runs a gallery supported by fourteen columns, leading to the upper apartments: the light is admitted from a handsome circular skylight, and the floor is tessellated. - - The dining-room has a recess at the end, formed with curiously twisted columns; and contains a portrait of Earl Howe, and a well-executed landscape, a view of Ben Lomond and its beautiful Loch, so celebrated in Scottish scenery. —The octagonal drawing-room contains a portrait of Evelyn, Duke of Kingston, and a bust of Pascal Paoli.-The Admiral’s gallery is hung with a variety of very interesting sea-pieces.—The Countess's dressing-room is covered with a profusion of drawings, and has also some elegant cabinets.-The apartments in the garden front command a view of the very fine cascade in the shrubbery. o o 3 &lcſúcci; Atticy, Nottingijamgüire; THE SEAT OF WILLIAM-HENRY CAVENDISH SCOTT BENTINCK, DUKE OF PORTLAND. WELBECK ABBEY was founded in the reign of king Henry II., for Praemon- stratensian Canons, by Thomas de Cuckney, who dedicated it to St. James, and gave it to the monks, with some extensive grants of land for its support; the whole of the Manor of Cuckney was also settled upon the Abbey, in 1329, by John Hotham, Bishop of Ely: at the dissolution, it was granted to trustees, for secular purposes; from Whalley, the original grantee, it came to Sir Charles Cavendish, a younger brother to William, first Earl of Devonshire, who converted the Abbey into a residence in 1604: some remains of the ancient Abbey are still to be traced in the arches of the cellar, and, it is said, the sepulchral monuments were not destroyed, but only hid by wainscot panels and hangings, in some of the chambers; the old Chapel was also a part of the Abbey. Sir Charles Cavendish dying in 1617, Welbeck next became the property and residence of his son, the celebrated and loyal William Cavendish, Duke of New- castle, whose taste for horsemanship is well known; he built here a most mag- nificent riding-house in 1623, and finished the stables in 1625, under the direction of John Smithson, architect; they are 130 feet long by 40 feet broad, and con- tain forty stalls—still the finest in the kingdom, with the exception of the royal stables at Brighton. Margaret, grand-daughter and heiress of William, Duke of Newcastle, mar- ried John Holles, Earl of Clare, who was created Duke of Newcastle in 1694: his only daughter and heir, the Lady Henrietta, married Edward Harley, second Earl of Oxford; whose only daughter and heir, Lady Margaret Cavendish Harley, married, in 1734, William, second Duke of Portland: thus, the ancient seat, at Welbeck, together with large estates in this county and in Derbyshire, de- scended to the present noble possessor, who is the fourth Duke of Portland. This residence, though spacious, is not remarkable for any particular beauty of architecture, and has remained nearly in its original form ; but the interior displays a high degree of modern elegance and convenience. & 3%igt of tije printcipal jirtuttgg. St. Jerome in the Desert...King William III., and his Queen Mary...Four candle-light pieces by Godfrey Skalcken, remarkably fine...A set of small paintings, in enamel, of Tarquin and Lucre- tia; Hercules and Omphale; Jupiter and Semele ; and Friar and Nun...Elizabeth of Hardwicke, Countess of Shrewsbury...Lady Jane Cavendish, eldest daughter of William, Duke of Newcastle. . . Lady Catherine Darnley, afterward Duchess of Buckingham...Henry Cavendish, Lord Ogle... The Duchess of Somerset...Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury...Charles Cavendish, Lord Mansfield ...Lady Harriet Cavendish, afterwards Countess of Oxford...Martin Luther...Some handsome enamels of the Resurrection, a Magdalen, Christ and the Woman of Samaria, &c...Henry, first Duke of Portland. The Library is 44 feet by 30, and William, second Duke of Portland, when young... Miss Canning...Matthew Prior...William Caven- dish, first Duke of Newcastle...The Earl of Straf. ford, whole-length, by Vandyck...Sir Hugh Myd- delton...Charles I., on Horseback, from Vandyck, the horse by Wootton...Cincinnatus...Belisarius ...Two Landscapes by F. Laura...A. Saint fed by Angels...An ancient Painting of a Lady...Dutch Boors...Edward VI. in crimson and gold, an original...An equestrian portrait of Queen Eliza- beth; in the back ground, a view of the old Mansion at Wanstead, by Lucas de Heere. . . Spanish Gipsy singing to the Guitar. ...A fine Head, Spanish School...A portrait of Gertrude Pierrepoint, wife of George Saville, Marquis of Halifax...With several Portraits of the present noble Family. its decorations are in our Tudor style of architecture.—The Vestibule contains a view of the race-ground at New- market, and favourite horses, dogs, and other animals.-The Park is about eight miles round, and is adorned with several noble woods of ancient and venerable oaks of remarkable size, some of which have been particularly noticed, as, the Greendale Oak, the Duke's Walking-stick, and the Two Porters... Near the mansion, the plantations are upon a very large scale, and are diversified with a fine piece of water, which, occupying a winding valley, produces the most pic- turesque prospects at every turn. o o 4 3tclijam ſºall, 390ttingſjantgijire ; THE SEAT OF JOHN MANNERS SUTTON, ESQ. KELHAM HALL is seated on a gentle eminence on the banks of the Trent, at the distance of one mile and a half from the town of Newark, on the road from thence to Worksop. It presents a handsome front, consisting of a large centre and two wings, three stories in height, built of brick, with a bold cornice and casings to the windows of stone. The Mansion is large and commodious, and was erected by Robert Sutton, Lord Lexington, in the reign of Charles II.; it is now surrounded by beautiful grounds, laid out in the modern style, and a highly cultivated demesne. A view of Newark, including the bridge, the bold ruins of the ancient castle, and of the river Trent, which flows in front, forms a delightful prospect from the House and Grounds. Attached to the grounds, and not far from the house, is a very curious wooden bridge over the Trent, which appears to be the most complex ever formed by man. The village is small, but the church, which is dedicated to St. Winifred, is handsome ; within it is a monument to the memory of the last Lord Lexington, and his Lady. His Lordship died in 1723, when the title of Lexington ter- minated. - - Kelham after the Conquest was divided into several seignories, of which the most considerable was the fee of Roger de Busli; it in a short time fell into the possession of Gilbert de Chelum, and from him it came to the family of Tukes, who held it a considerable time. It then passed to the Foljambs, who possessed it till the middle of the seventeenth century, when it was purchased by William Sutton, father of Robert, created Lord Lexington in 1645 : whose son Robert, second Lord Lexington, died in 1723, leaving an only daughter and heiress, Bridget, married in 1717, to John, the eleventh Earl and third Duke of Rutland. The estates and property of Lord Lexington were left to Lord Robert Manners Sutton, the second son of his Grace, and direct ancestor of the present possessor. &loſlaton 39all, 320ttinghamtgijirc; THE SEAT OF HENRY WILLOUGHBY, LORD MIDDLETON. Wollaton HALL, three miles west of Nottingham, was erected by Sir Francis Wil- loughby, Knt., the lineal ancestor of Lord Middleton. The architect was John of Padua; the overlooker, Robert Smithson. It exhibits a most magnificent appearance from a dis- tance; and in the richness of its ornaments, it is surpassed by none in the kingdom. The approach through a noble winding avenue of Lime trees, is nearly a mile in length. The Park is extensive, and well stocked with deer; it also contains spacious sheets of water; the surface of the ground, every where broken into gentle swells, is amply wooded with Oak and Elm : a fine sweep leads to the north front of the House, which is square, with four large towers or wings, crowned with ornamented pinnacles, in the centre the fabric rises to a greater height, and at the angles are projecting turrets. It is built of a fine freestone brought from Ancaster in Lincolnshire, in exchange for pit-coal from the estate: an inscription on the exterior gives us the exact date of its erection, EN HAs FRANCISCI WILL OUGH BAEI AR DIS R A RA ARTE EXTRUCTAS WILLO U G H BAEIS RELICTAS : —INCHOATE 1580, 1588. A handsome flight of steps leads to the Entrance Hall appropriated as an armoury; muskets and accoutrements are disposed on the walls in a regular and ornamental man- ner. The Great Hall has been altered, as well as some other parts of the House, by Mr. Jeffery Wyatt; it is 70 feet high and 70 feet in length, having a ceiling supported by oak brackets of light workmanship. At the upper end is a rich screen supporting a gal- lery, containing a handsome clock and an organ. Several good pictures adorn the walls, viz: Neptune and Amphitrite, by Luca Jordano; Rape of Europa, ditto; Game, Fruits, and a Dog, exquisitely executed, Wolves and Dogs, Schneider; Three Landscapes with Figures, Rosa de Tivoli ; a Portrait of King Charles I. after Vandyck; an ancient bird's- eye view of Wollaton Hall and the Gardens. Here is also a Bust of Bacchus in white marble; and near the gallery hangs a family piece, in which is introduced Sir Hugh Willoughby the famous navigator, who was sent out with three ships in the reign of King Edward the Sixth, to discover Cashay, and other northern parts; he sailed in May 1553, and having spent much time about the Northern Islands, was forced, about the middle of September, to put into a harbour of Lapland, called Arzina, where he and his whole crew were frozen to death. The Gallery contains some family portraits, a large painting of Joseph and his Brethren, and a piece of still life. The Saloon commands from its windows a most enchanting prospect of the pleasure grounds, and their various ornaments of buildings and water, backed by fine shady groves. The pictures in this apartment are, a Boar Hunt, Schneider; four Family Pictures of the time of Elizabeth, Sir Francis Willoughby, Knt., his Lady, their son and daughter; also portraits of the first Lord Middleton, and his daughter the Duchess of Chandos, and a large view of the House and Park at Middleton. - - The Great Staircase on the north side is beautifully painted by La Guerre : the ceil- ing represents the Mythological heaven, with an assembly of the Gods and the story of Prometheus; on the walls is a Roman sacrifice to Apollo, in this, portraits of several of the family are introduced, on the left Prometheus animating the female statue, and on the right he is suffering punishment in the infernal region. The Staircase leads to the Dining Room, which extends over the entrance and armoury; here are portraits of Sir Richard Willoughby, Knt., Lord Chief Justice, temp. Edward III., and of Sir Hugh Willoughby who perished in the North Seas, 1554. - The Drawing Room is plain, but elegant: the pictures are a view of Nottingham ; portraits of Lord and Lady Middleton ; a Lady, by Sir Godfrey Kneller; and two Sea-pieces. The Billiard Room contains, over the fire-place, a good likeness of the Earl of Strafford and his Secretary, the night before his execution, by Vandyck; at the other end is a large piece of fruit, flowers, game, vege- tables, &c.; also a composition of landscape, sea-beach, rocks, &c. In the centre is Flora, evidently a portrait; and a fisherman with his basket and fish, the subject is the four seasons of the year. . . A secºndary Staircase is ornamented with some good paintings: Landscape and Buffaloes; Lord Middle- toº 3 a Dutch Market ; a Sea-piece, after Claude Lorraine; a Botanist studying Gerard's Herbal ; the infant John making his offering to the child Jesus, with Mary and Elizabeth; Isaac and Jacob meeting; and several Family Pictures. - he Library contains a valuable collection of books; also the ancient service book of Wollaton Church ; Pºtrºits of F. Willoughby, the eminent naturalist—his contemporary Ray, and the late Lord Middleton. In two of the Turrets are neat rooms, to which the approach is from the roof of the House, from whence there is an extensive prospect. The chimneys are deserving attention, they are highly ornamental. In the pleasure ground adjoining the House much of the ancient style is preserved : it is adorned with *y statues: The Evergreen Garden, and those in the Park, as well deserving attention, being upon an *nsive sºale, as well as the Stables and exterior offices, the latter were erected in 1774. U 2 390 Inte-Jicrºcyont, 320ttinghamtgüirc: THE RESIDENCE OF ANNE ORTON, COUNTESS MANVERS. THIS large and curious edifice forms a quadrangle, situated on an even flat of ground, about four miles E. by S. from Nottingham; it is immediately adjacent to the church belonging to the village of the same name, the spire of which is seen over the building in the view. The lordship of Holme appears to have been possessed by the family of Manvers as early as the reign of Henry I. : in that of Edward I., Annora, daughter of Michael de Manyers, and sister and heiress to Lionel and John de Manvers, conveyed the estate by marriage to Sir Henry de Pierrepont, a descendant of Robert de Pierrepont, who came into England with William of Normandy, in the retinue of the famous Earl Warren, and who, as appears from Domesday Book, subsequently became a great landholder. Holme becoming henceforth the principal residence of the Pierreponts, acquired from them its present appellation. Sir Henry's son Simon was summoned to parliament as Baron, anno 22 Edward I., and dying without issue male, was succeeded by his brother Sir Robert, who was of great eminence in the two following reigns, and served with much honour in the wars with Scotland; in the eleventh year of Edward II., he was governor of Newark Castle in Not- tinghamshire. He married Sarah, daughter and at length heiress of Sir John Heriz, of Wingfield in Derbyshire, Knt., by whom he had a son and a daughter. From the son Henry, was descended the unfortunate Robert Pierrepont, celebrated for his attachment to Charles I., by whom he was created, in 1627, Baron Pierrepont and Viscount Newark, and in the following year, Earl of Kingston-upon-Hull in Yorkshire. This nobleman, who obtained great popularity in consequence of his charity and munificence, was com- monly styled the Good Earl of Kingston. At the commencement of the civil war he is said to have brought two thousand men to the royal standard, and to have procured arms and money for the same cause for two thousand more ; his influence among the people rendering him a formidable enemy to the opposite party. The Parliament were however soon relieved from their fears concerning him, for being, with others, surprised and made prisoner at Gainsborough in Lincolnshire, by the Lord Willoughby of Parham, their gene- ral, he was sent towards Hull by water, and was accidentally shot by some of the regal adherents, on the 30th of July, ió43. He was succeeded by his son Henry, who was one of the king's commissioners in the treaty of Uxbridge, in 1644–5, and was soon after created Marquess of Dorchester. He did not actively assist the king, except by pecu- niary supplies, employing himself principally in the studies of law and medicine. Upon his death in 1680, the title of Marquess of Dorchester became extinct, but the Earldom descended successively to his great-nephews, Robert, William, and Evelyn. William, Earl of Kingston, was the patron of the poet Oldham, who was an inmate of Holme Pier- repont for a few years, and died here, December 9, 1683, in his 30th year. He was buried in the church of Holme-Pierrepont, the Earl attending as chief mourner, who soon after erected a monument to his memory, with a Latin inscription. The extinct Marqui- sate was revived in the person of Evelyn, on December the 23d, 1706, and on the 20th of July, 1715, he was advanced to the dignity of Duke of Kingston. His grandson, the second Duke, succeeded him in March, 1725-6; and when the Scotch rebellion of 1745 broke out, was one of the first noblemen who evinced their attachment to the Brunswick family, by raising regiments for the king's service : he did not, however, actively engage in any state affairs. In 1773 the honours of the house became extinct by his death ; but the family estates were left in reversion, after the death of the Dutchess of Kingston, to Charles, second son of Philip Medows, Esq., and the Lady Frances Pierrepont, only sister of the late Duke, and he succeeded to them accordingly at the death of the Duchess, in the year 1788, when, by his Majesty's permission, he took the name of Pierrepont. In July, 1796, he was created Baron Pierrepont and Viscount Newark, and in 1806, was further created Earl Manvers. Since his Lordship's death, in 1816, the Countess, his widow, has resided at this seat. - The Mansion was much enlarged by the first Earl of Kingston, and further additions and improvements were made by his son the Marquess of Dorchester. “The bowling-green,” says Deering, in his “ Notting- hamia Vetus et Nova,” Nottingham, 1751, “is as large and as fine as any in the kingdom, in which the first Duke of Kingston used to take singular delight.” In the time of his successor, part of the building was taken down; the remainder underwent a thorough repair a few years ago, and was cased with a composition, which imparts to it the character of an edifice constructed with stone. U 3 $crlūy, Nottinghamtgbirt; WILLIAM GEORGE MONCKTON ARUNDEL, VISCOUNT GALWAY. This estate is situated seven miles north-west of Retford, and was purchased, about the year 1722, by John Monckton, the first Viscount Galway, who married Lady Elizabeth Manners, daughter of John, the second duke of Rutland. The Mansion, though not large, is elegant and commodious, the south Front commanding a view of the most beautiful part of the Park, forming an extensive lawn, interspersed with clumps of trees; and to the west, there is a fine wood of forty-five acres, containing avenues and shady walks, which open to the most striking prospects of the vicinity. To the north Front there is a noble Terrace, and the view from the drawing-room windows is bounded by some ornamented rising grounds, which most happily screen the inhabitants of Serlby from the northern blast, and render it a very desirable residence at all seasons: There are many valuable paintings and family portraits in the various apart- ments, amongst which are, -- A portrait of King Henry the Eighth, by Holbein. A portrait of Nicholas Cratzer, astronomer to that monarch-Holbein. Thomas Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, by Pandyck. - Full-length portraits of Lord Francis and Lord William Russel, sons of William, Earl of Bedford, created Duke of Bedford in 1694.— Pandyck. A very large picture, being twelve feet two inches in height, and fifteen feet four inches in breadth, by Daniel Mytens, containing portraits of King Charles the First and his Queen, with horses and several dogs, all as large as life. In the fore-ground, the celebrated Dwarf, Jeoffrey Hudson, is represented exerting all his strength to keep back two Italian greyhounds. This singular painting formerly belonged to Queen Anne, who presented it to Addison, from whom it came to the Honourable Richard Arundel, and, with considerable other pro- perty, was bequeathed by his widow, Lady Frances Arundel, to her nephew, William Monckton, second Wiscount Galway. A full-length portrait of King Charles the First, with his page.— Pandyck. Full-length portrait of Lady Catherine Manners, afterwards Duchess of Buck- ingham, with her family.—Pandyck. A full-length portrait of Sir Philip Monckton, Sir Peter Lely. This gentle- man was son of Sir Francis Monckton, of Cavil Hall and Newbald, both in the East Riding of Yorkshire, descended from Simon Monckton, of Monckton, near Boroughbridge, which place his family enjoyed until it was made a nunnery in 1326, and has since been called Nun Monckton. Sir Philip Monckton was born at Heck, near Howden, and served the office of High Sheriff for Yorkshire in 1669. He represented the borough of Scarborough, and was knighted in 1643. His faithful adherence to his unfortunate Monarch, Charles the First, brought him into troubles of every kind, and he fought in the battles of Hessey Moor, Aderton Moor, Marston Moor, and Rowton Heath, near Chester, where he was severely wounded in his right arm, but continued fighting with his bridle in his mouth, until he was again wounded and made prisoner. He was also at the siege of Pontefract Castle and at York. Sir Philip married Miss Eyre, of the ancient family of Hassop, in Derbyshire, ancestors of the present Earl Newburgh. Sir Philip Monckton was grandfather of the first Viscount Galway, and his manuscripts are in the possession of the present Viscount. A full-length portrait of Major-General the Honourable Robert Monckton, by West.—The interior of St. Peter's Church at Rome, by Paul Panini-Eight views of Venice, by Canaletti. With many other fine paintings. The Sketch, from which the Drawing was made for this Plate, was most obligingly contributed, with the Description, by the Noble Proprietor. U 4 łjlculjcint 390mtge, Oxforugijirc; THE SEAT OF THE DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH. To perpetuate the memory of the military services of the illustrious John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, the royal Manor of Woodstock, with the demesne, comprising the Hundred of Wootton, was granted by Queen Anne to him and his heirs for ever, to be held by grand serjeanty; the terms of which tenure are, that annually, the Duke or his successors in the title, shall present to the Queen, or her heirs, at the castle of Windsor, a standard of France, on August 2d, [now 13th] being the anniversary of the day on which the battle of Hochstet was fought, near the village of Blenheim, on the banks of the Danube, in 1704. This grant was confirmed by act of parliament passed on the 14th March, 1705; and half a million of money was voted by the House of Commons for the comple- tion of the palace, which took place in 1715, one year after the death of the Queen. The principal front stands north-west, opposite to which is the park, intersected in a direct line by the bridge, and a long avenue terminating at Ditchley Gate : other entrances to the park and grounds, are Wootton Gate, the Triumphal Gate, Hensington gate, Eagle gate, Bladon gate ; entrances at Long Acre bridge, and Handborough bridge, Combe Green gate, Combe gate, Stonesfield gate, and Gorrel gate, which occur in a circumference of about thirteen miles. On the south-east are the gardens and pleasure grounds, intersected by the windings of the river Glyme; the gardens on the east, and various plantations on the west side of the river. The park, including the gardens, contains 2,700 acres; a ride of about four miles in circuit is formed within the outer boundary. - The usual approach to this magnificent residence is by the Triumphal gate, at Woodstock, consisting of a spacious centre arch and two posterns, having its entablature supported by double detached columns raised on pedestals, bearing on the exterior a Latin inscription, of which the following, on the opposite side of the gate, within the park, is the translation :-‘‘This gate was built the year after the death of the most illustrious “John, Duke of Marlborough, by order of Sarah, his most beloved wife, to whom he left “the sole direction of the many things that remained unfinished of this fabric. The “services of this great man to his country, the pillar will tell you, which the Duchess has “ erected for a lasting monument of his glory and her affection towards him, 1723.” The scene presented, on entering the park from this gate, is one of striking grandeur. The house is here seen in an oblique point of view, and its architecture is from hence displayed to the greatest advantage:—but our limits restrict us to a mere epitome. The Grand Front.—In the great length of front which is occupied by this triumphal edifice, the architect has judiciously broken the lines by an exuberant variety of design, and, by the frequent introduction of pyramidal attics, has contrived to lighten the general appearance, without detracting from its dignity. - The Garden Front—Presents almost the same superb display of architectural grandeur with the carriage front. It extends 348 feet in five grand divisions; the centre, containing the saloon, is entered by a noble Corinthian Portico, crowned by a pedestal, bearing this inscription, “Europae haec vindex genio decora alta Britanno;” above which is now placed a fine colossal bust of Louis XIV., taken from the gates of Tournay, surrounded by appropriate military emblems. Near the eastern angle of the house is a commodious observatory, erected by the late Duke, and furnished with astronomical apparatus by Ramsden. Another corresponding observatory is at the western angle. The Great Hall—Is entered from the portico on the principal front, and rises to the height of sixty-seven feet, having its lofty ceiling supported by fluted Corinthian columns, between which, smaller columns of the same order support an arched corridor leading to the saloon opposite the entrance. On the key-stone of the arch is the royal arms, with figures of Victory, and palm branches enclosing the crown; and over the doorcase is the bust of John, Duke of Marlborough. The ceiling, representing Victory pointing to the battle of Blenheim, was painted by Sir James Thornhill. The Bow-window Room.—The ceiling of this room, supported by Corinthian columns, is adorned with military trophies, &c. painted by Hakewill. The tapestry, on the right of entrance, represents the battle of Blenheim, with the taking of Marshal Tallard : on Y Y BLEN HEIM HOUSE, OXFORD SHIRE. the left, the tapestry consists of a representation of the battle of Wynendael, in the Austrian Netherlands, fought 27th September, 1708. The Duke's Study.—In this room is a collection of bronzes. Upon the chimney-piece are two antique metal jars; and, under the glass, a pair of globes, by Adams. The East Drawing Room.—The ceiling, an oval dome, is light and simple; and the chimney-piece composed of rich veined marble, very elegant; the pictures in this room are of the finest description. - The Grand Cabinet—Commands remarkably fine views of the beautiful scenery to the south and east; the ceiling and hangings of this apartment are of the richest character. The Little Drawing Room.—The hangings of this room are finely relieved by gold mouldings. The chimney-piece is of white marble, with a boldly sculptured head in the centre; on each side are large elegant gilt branches. The Great Drawing Room.—This apartment is hung with deep crimson cloth. In the centre of the chimney-piece is a fine alto relievo, representing the marriage of Cupid and Psyche, from the antique; Tryphon was the sculptor of the original : over it are two bronze statues of Centaurs, and two vases of Derbyshire spar; there are also in the room, small figures of Cupids, and a fine bust of the present Duke of Marlborough. The Dining Room.—A large and lofty apartment, panelled and painted white : over the chimney-piece is a handsome Time-piece, supported by a bronze elephant. The Saloon.—Is a most noble room, in form a parallelogram, rising to the whole height of the building, in the same manner as, and communicating with, the Great Hall. Its base is marble; the four door-cases are also of marble, consisting of pilasters, sup- porting an arch with shell keystones, within which is a smaller door-way, surmounted by the arms of the first Duke of Marlborough. The ceiling is painted with scenic effect, by La Guerre; and the sides are divided into compartments, representing the various nations of the world in their proper costume. The Green Drawing Room.—Is hung with tapestry representing some of the principal victories of the Duke of Marlborough. The State Drawing Room.—This is a most elegant apartment; the profusion of gild- ing, and size of the mirrors, give it an air of great magnificence; the chimney-piece is of white marble, in the centre is a vase, supported by Griffins; the room is hung with tapestry representing the victories of the Hero of Blenheim, in continuation. The State Bedchamber.—The furniture and hangings of this superb chamber, are blue damask and gold; the bedstead, designed by Sir William Chambers, is composed of burnished gold fluted columns, adorned with military trophies, and supporting a dome which is surmounted by a ducal corenet; at the head are the armorial distinctions of the Duke of Marlborough, richly embroidered. The Library.—This is said to be one of the grandest rooms in Europe. It was intended for a Picture Gallery, and occupies the entire of the S.W. front, 183 feet in length. At the upper end of the Library is a much admired white marble statue of Queen Anne, very highly finished, by Rysbrach, she is represented in her coronation robes, and on the pedestal is this inscription—“To the memory of Queen Anne, under whose auspices, John, Duke of Marlborough, conquered, and to whose munificence he, and his posterity, with gratitude, owe the possession of Blenheim, A. D. 1726.” The Chapel—Is situated in the south-west wing; the effect of entering this portion of the building is extremely grand ; the richly bordered ceiling is supported by Corin- thian pilasters. It comprises colossal statues of the first Duke and Duchess, and their two sons, attended by Fame and History. The Titian Room—Is situated near the Theatre; the collection of pictures by Titian, with which it is adorned, was presented to John, Duke of Marlborough, by Victor Amadeus, King of Sardinia. They are painted on leather, and are of colossal size. The splendid collection of pictures at this truly magnificent residence were greatly increased some years since, by the addition of many that were removed from Marl- borough House, London; and the whole series has been since re-arranged in the most judicious manner, under the direction and elegant taste of the present Duke. The present nobleman succeeded as fourth Duke, but fifth personage in succession to the honours of Marlborough, and seventh Earl of Sunderland, upon the demise of his father, on the 30th of January, 1817. He had previously, in 1807, obtained a royal license to assume and bear the additional surname and arms of his distinguished prede- cessor, John, (Churchill,) first Duke of Marlborough. - Y Y 2 Coţctijørpc Jark, Oxforugiyirc; THE SEAT OF WALTER STRICKLAND, ESQ. This elegant and sweetly sequestered Mansion is situated near the extremity of the parish of Standlake, about three miles from Witney, whose noble spire appears through an opening between the trees, near the grand entrance, and on the direct road from that town to Abingdon and Oxford, by New Bridge on the Thames. It was built by Sir Simon Harcourt, Knt. who was Lord Keeper of the Great Seal in 1702, and afterwards ennobled by Queen Anne, by the style and title of Lord Harcourt, of Stanton Harcourt, and appointed Lord High Chancellor in 1712. About this period, the Mansion was erected; and, for beauty and magni- tude, was not unworthy of the rank of the possessor. The Queen presented her Chancellor with the handsome carved Oak wainscot for his dining-room, now in high preservation. This apartment is 36 feet by 24; and in it her Ma- jesty is recorded to have dined, after the House was finished. On the Harcourt family having completed their present splendid mansion at Nuneham, in this county, Cokethorpe Park was sold in 1765, to Maximilian Western, Esq., of Essex, whose second daughter and co-heiress having married Walter Strickland, Esq., of Flamborough, in Yorkshire, and brother of Sir William Strickland, Bart., of Boynton, in the same county; it is now in the possession of that gentleman, on whose family it is entailed. Mr. Strickland, within the last few years, has expended very considerable sums of money in improving the house and domain, in which he has shewn much taste. The gardens are laid out on an improved principle, and the hot- houses well supplied with water raised by an engine. The Park is extremely well wooded, with a sufficient proportion of lawn and pasture grounds; and, though exhibiting none of the bolder features of nature, nor commanding any very extensive views, except in the direction of Oxford, presents a calm and interesting scene, on which the eye reposes with pleasure, and returns to its contemplation with fresh delight. At a small distance, within the Park, and nearly in front of the Mansion, though in a great measure concealed by planting, stands Hardwick Chapel, in which the family attend divine worship. Beyond this runs the public road, already mentioned; and where it enters and leaves the Park, the present pro- prietor has erected suitable lodges. On the farther side of this road, whose passengers frequently enliven the scene, and bounded by rising grounds in the distance, is a large extent of fertile meadows, through which the river Windrush meanders, and, about four miles off, falls into the Thames or Isis at New Bridge. This stream, which rises in Gloucestershire, and washes Witney, is supposed to possess some abstersive qualities, which contribute to the whiteness and softness of the texture of the excellent, and, indeed, unrivalled blankets manu- factured at that place. It is likewise celebrated for its trout and cray-fish, which are plentiful, and of the finest quality. Mr. Strickland has an extensive fishery here; whilst his woods are well stocked with pheasants, and game of every description abounds on his manors. It should also be observed, that the ferme onée is united with the Park, and renders this residence as desirable as it is complete. - 3-c 49eptijorpe 390 uge, Oxforugbirc; THE SEAT OF THE EARL OF SHREWSBURY. This stately residence is seated in a,beautiful park, about seventeen miles north of the city of Oxford, in an open variegated country, surrounded by an agree- able diversity of wood, water, hill, and vale. The estate was purchased by Charles Talbot, Duke of Shrewsbury, who employed Robert Archer as the architect, in the erection of this truly noble mansion, about the year 1705. It is approached by an avenue nearly two miles in length, planted on each side with forest trees, interspersed with clumps of pines: this road, which is almost unrivalled for its length and variety, leads to the grand or northern front, built from a model brought by his Grace from Rome. This front is a remarkably fine example of the Corinthian order: a lofty portico in the centre is supported by four columns, with a corresponding enriched architrave and cornice; a gene- ral balustrade surmounts the whole building, which is connected to the wings, containing the offices, by an open screen. The south front has a flight of steps with two ascents: over the entrance is a shield, with the family arms boldly sculptured; each lateral division of the same front is adorned by columns, and the whole edifice is built of a fine freestone. The Hall is of lofty proportions—the floor is tessellated with white and black marble, and the sides are painted in ornamented compartments. The Library, eighty-three feet in length, and twenty in height, is also adorned with stucco. Above the recesses made for bookcases are medallions of Homer, Plato, Thucydides, Cicero, Shakspeare, and Inigo Jones; over the entrances are bas-reliefs representing particular passages from the fables of Æsop. From the centre of the Gallery a fine and compendious view is obtained of the Park, and the chief features of the surrounding scenery. Folding doors open at three sides, and permit a prospect completely through the different attached rooms; a fourth door opens directly on the Terrace, and thus a full view of the adjacent scenery is obtained towards each of the cardinal points, the effect of which is extremely grand. The grounds are highly embellished by art, and sufficiently varied by nature; and thus a comprehensive idea is at once formed of the amplitude of the domain appertaining to this magnificent Mansion. The Drawing-room is forty-seven feet long, by twenty-five in width; the walls of this apartment are hung with tapestry, by Vanderborght, representing the four quarters of the globe, beautifully executed : Europe is fancifully desig- nated by characters in masquerade costume ; the design of the compartment emblematic of Africa is conspicuously entitled to praise ; the grouping is fine, and much force of character is delineated, every figure conduces to the animation of the scene, and possesses a separate interest. Over the four doors are com- partments in chiaro-scuro, illustrative of the Seasons and Elements. The chim- ney-piece is beautiful; it is composed of Egyptian and statuary marble, over which is a painting of the destruction of Pharaoh, by Van Orlay. The entabla- ture and cornice of the room is supported by figures of Ceres and Flora, about five feet high, and the ceiling of stucco represents the four quarters of the globe. A Gothic Chapel, situated a short distance from the Mansion, is appropriated to the use of the family, and his lordship’s Catholic tenantry.—The Grounds are extensive and well wooded; and in the Gardens is a noble Conservatory. Heythorpe is distant two miles and three quarters from the town of Chipping Norton, and is situated in Chadlington Hundred. At the death of the Duke of Shrewsbury, in 1718, this and his other paternal estates descended to his heir in the title of Earl ; that of Duke, at his decease became extinct. 3-C 2 jºuncijant Courtenay), Oxforugijire; THE SEAT OF THE EARL OF H A R COURT. STANTON HARcount, an ancient seat in this county, has been in the possession of the noble family of Harcourt for upwards of 600 years; but has been suffered to decay, having been deserted for the superior beauties of Nuneham Courtenay, which, for variety of scenery, aided by its proximity to the Isis, and extent of demesne, may vie with any in the kingdom. Nuneham, at the Conquest, be- longed to Richard de Courcy, and afterwards to the family of Redvers. Mary, youngest daughter of William de Redvers, Earl of Devon, married Robert de Courtenay, Baron of Okehampton, in 1214. It is probable, that by this marriage the Manor of Nuneham passed into the family of Courtenay, and thence assumed the adjunct of Nuneham Courtenay. The Pollards, of Devonshire, next suc- ceeded to the possession of it; from them it went to Audley, of the Court of Wards, called the “rich Audley.” From him it passed to Robert Wright, Bishop of Lichfield, whose son, Calvert Wright, sold it to John Robinson, merchant, of London, in the time of Oliver Cromwell, who was knighted, in 1660, by King Charles II. From the Robinsons it descended to David, Earl of Wemys, who married Mary, daughter and co-heiress of Sir John Robinson, Bart., of whom it was purchased, in the year 1710, by Simon, first Lord Harcourt, Lord High Chancellor of England. The annexed View is taken from a small bridge over a branch of the river, south-west of the house. Near to the bridge, and on the banks of the river, is a very rural cottage, which is much frequented by the Oxonians during the summer months. The Mansion, consisting of a handsome centre, and two projecting wings connected by corridors, with galleries over them, all of stone, was erected by the first Earl of Harcourt, after a design by Ledbeater; but was subsequently enlarged by the addition of a court of offices, and otherwise altered, under the direction of Brown, who superintended the disposition of the grounds and plantations. Its interior arrangement comprehends convenience, elegance, and magnificence. The Hall is supported by Doric columns, and is adorned by the following statues, casts from the antique: Mercury, Venus, Apollo, and Flora. The principal apartments are of grand proportions, and embellished in a very superior and splendid manner. A considerable and very fine collection of pictures enhance its decoration. The Park is a noble demesne, containing 1200 acres, six miles and a half in circumference, finely varied with wood and forest scenery. Thick woods form the general boundary, and when they offer an opening, prospects appear, which have the contrasted charms of distance, grandeur, and beauty. On the north it is bounded by the village of Nuneham, erected by the Earl of Harcourt, each house having a small neat garden and front-court, displaying, in certain points of view, a mixture of trees and buildings, which the eye cannot regard with indifference as a rural picture. Old Carfax, which stands on a bold prominence by the side of the river Isis, at the extent of the Park, is thus inscribed: “This building, called Carfax, erected for a Conduit at Oxford, by Otho Nicholson, in the year of our Lord 1590, and taken down in the year 1787, to enlarge the High Street, was pre- sented by the University to George Simon, Earl Harcourt, who caused it to be placed here.” - The Gardens contain about 38 acres; these may be considered the pride of Nuneham. The Flower-garden, especially, is unrivalled; it has no visible con- nexion with the general range of pleasure-grounds, and is entirely secluded by a thick belt of choice trees and flowery shrubs, and an exterior boundary of wide-spreading elms. 3–G 3 $bcribourn Cagtic, Oxforugbirt; THE SEAT OF THE EARL OF MACCLESFIELD. LELAND writes, “Shirburne, within a mile of Wathelington church, where is a strong pile, or castlet, longed to Quatremain, since to Fowler, and by exchange, now to Chamberlain of Oxfordshire.” Camden states, that “the Chamberlains were descended from the Earls of Tankervil, who, bearing the office of Chamberlain to the Dukes of Normandy, their posterity, laying aside the old name of Tankervil, called themselves Chamberlain, from the said office which their ancestors enjoyed.” It appears, that, in the fifty-first year of Edward III. Sir Wariner de l'Isle, Bart., obtained permission to build a castle at Shirbourn, where his ancestor, Wariner de l'Isle, in the tenth year of the same king, had a charter of free- warren, and leave to enclose one hundred acres of woodland for a park. The castle and manor were purchased at the commencement of the last century, by Thomas Parker, first Earl of Macclesfield, who may be considered as the founder of the family. He was bred to the law, called to the degree of sergeant in 1705, constituted Chief Justice of the King's Bench 1709-10, by Queen Anne, and appointed Lord Chancellor by George I. in 1718. He was created Baron Macclesfield, March 9, 1716, and Nov. 15, 1721, advanced to the dignity of Wiscount Parker, and Earl of Macclesfield. He died in 1732. His son, George Parker, the second Earl, was President of the Royal Society, and LL.D. of the University of Oxford; and is chiefly remarkable for the part which he took in the alteration of the style, in 1750. He was also author of “Remarks on the Polar and Lunar Years,” the cycle of nineteen years, &c. Thomas Parker, the third Earl, who succeeded to the title, March 17, 1764, married, Dec. 12, 1749, his cousin Mary, eldest daughter of Sir William Heathcote, Bart., and had issue two sons and two daughters. He dying, Feb. 9, 1795, was succeeded by his eldest son, George Parker, the present Earl, who, May 25, 1780, married Mary Frances, daughter and coheir of the late Thomas Drake, D.D., Rector of Amersham, Bucks. They have issue a daughter, Maria, born in 1781, and married, in 1802, to Thomas Lord Binning, son of the Earl of Haddington, a member of the Board of Control. Shirbourn Castle is nearly in the form of a parallelogram, and the whole building is encompassed by a broad and deep moat. The approaches are over three drawbridges, and the chief entrance is guarded by a portcullis. At each angle of the edifice is a circular tower. Flat ranges of stone-building occupy the intervals, and along the whole top is an embattled parapet. *...* In the twelfth volume of the “Beauties of England and Wales,” Mr. Brewer, the able writer of the account of Oxfordshire, states, that “the interior of Shirbourn Castle is disposed in a style of modern elegance and comfort, that contains no allusion to the external castellated character of the structure, with an exception of one long room fitted up as an armoury. On the sides of this apartment are hung various pieces of mail, together with shields, tilting-spears, and offensive arms, of modern as well as ancient date. In a due situation is placed the chair of baronial dignity. The rooms are in general well proportioned, but not of very large dimensions. There are two capacious libraries, well furnished with books, and tastefully adorned with paintings and sculpture. Among the portraits are several of the Lord Chancellor Macclesfield, and an original of Catherine Parr, queen to Henry VIII. She is represented standing behind a highly embellished vacant chair, with her hand on the back. Her dress is black, richly ornamented with precious stones. The fingers are loaded with rings; and, in one hand is a handkerchief, edged with deep lace. Inserted in the lower part of the frame, and carefully covered with glass, is an interesting appendage to this portrait: a piece of hair cut from the head of Catherine Parr, in the year 1799, when her coffin was opened at Sudley Castle. The hair is auburn, and matches exactly with that delineated in the picture. Within the castle are constructed both warm and cold baths, a luxury which too tardily creeps on the notice of this country, but which is one of the most desirable in which rank and affluence can indulge. The park contains about sixty acres; but is too flat to afford much interest. The flower-garden is arranged in an agreeable and chaste style. A very extensive conservatory has lately been built from stone and cast iron; and, on a retired spot, is a pavilion for the reception of flowers in the more genial summer months. Shirbourn Castle was honoured with a visit from the Queen and Princesses, in the summer of 1808. 3–G 4 Yormanton Jartº, litutiamugijirc; THE SEAT OF SIR GILBERT HEATHCOTE, BART. THIS Mansion is a spacious and elegant edifice, of fine white stone. It was erected on the site of the ancient seat of the Mackworths, by Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Bart., one of the first founders of the Bank of England, and consists of a centre, of chaste elevation, flanked by two wings in excellent proportion, each front presenting a majestic simplicity, united with great architectural beauty. Some idea may be formed of the liberal scale upon which this seat was erected, when it is mentioned, that the stone alone used in the building is estimated to have cost ten thousand pounds; and some of the old walls are still to be discerned of the former mansion, which was built by Sir Henry Mackworth, Bart., in the reign of Charles I. The interior now presents a rich scene of modern elegance and taste. The Hall, or Vestibule, is both light and airy, opening to the staircase, which is particularly handsome. The Dining-room is a very superb apartment, with a vaulted ceiling in ornamented com- partments; and the Drawing-rooms are brilliantly decorated, in a style of simple magnifi- cence highly gratifying to the eye of taste. The Mansion is seated on a gentle elevation, in a capacious Park of not less than nine hundred acres, affording a level and extensive lawn, of verdant turf, profusely planted with large timber trees, principally consisting of majestic oaks and noble beech, mixed with ash and full-grown limes, whose tasteful forms and richness of foliage have a fine effect, whilst plantations of every diversity of tint are in some parts pleasingly scattered amongst broken grounds, affording a welcome shade to the herds of deer browsing beneath the spreading branches; the number of which is estimated at nine hundred head; the river Guash, or Wash, forms the western boundary of the beautiful domain. The venerable little Church of Normanton stands within the Park, at no great distance from the house, and is seen in our View, the ancient tower rearing its head above the shrubbery in which it is embosomed : the chancel contains many memorials of the former possessors of this noble seat, and beneath is the family vault. The Gardens are modern, and have some very fine prospects in different points of view; they owe their embellishments entirely to the taste of the accomplished Lady Sophia Heathcote. Normanton has been celebrated by the poet Dyer, who was much patronised by Sir John Heathcote, Bart. :— <& —— The coloured lawns And sunny mounts of beauteous Normanton, Health's cheerful haunt, and the selected walk Of Heathcote's leisure.”— DYER's FLEECE. This delightful retirement is situated in the East Hundred of Rutlandshire, the most fertile tract of land in the kingdom, and is distant six miles from Stamford, and five miles and a half from Okeham, the county town. Soon after the Conquest, the Normanvilles, a family of great account in early times, were Lords of Normanton. The estate came afterwards by descent, through the Basinges to the Mackworths of Derbyshire, the fourteenth in degree from Thomas de Normanville. It then became the property of Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Bart., great-grandfather of the present proprietor, who, finding the mansion old and inconvenient, erected the present magnificent residence on its site. The family of Heathcote was anciently seated in the county of Derby, where we find it settled about the end of the sixteenth century; but, from their great landed possessions in the county of Lincoln, have for near a century become residents in that county, at Stocken Hall, another seat of Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Bart. The present proprietor of Normanton married the Right Honourable Lady Sophia, daughter of Louisa, Countess of Dysart, by John, eldest son of Lord William Manners son of John, second Duke of Rutland. 4-c 15urley gºouge, litutiamugijire; THE SEAT OF THE EARL OF WINCHILSEA & NOTTINGHAM, K.G. THE estate of Burley-on-the-Hill was the residence of the Harrington family, in the reign of Elizabeth; and the first Manor-house is recorded to have been then built, but it remained not long in their possession, when it was purchased by George Williers, Duke of Buckingham, the favourite of James I., who improved and enlarged the Mansion, so as to rival Belvoir in splendour; here he entertained both King James and King Charles, with the Court, several times. In 1645, it was held by the Parliament's army, and, after the restoration, lay in ruins for several years. Upon the death of the last Duke of Buckingham, the whole estate was sold to Daniel Finch, Earl of Nottingham, who rebuilt the Mansion in its present magnificent form. It stands about two miles from the town of Okeham, in a spacious and well-wooded park, possessing a great variety of most beautiful scenery. The approach is through a thick shrubbery, where the whole of the north front is displayed suddenly to the view of the spectator, presenting a most noble centre build- ing, one hundred and ninety-six feet in length, with a colonnade connecting the offices with it. The colonnade consists of a series of single columns, thirty-two on each side, but is not sufficiently bold in its design for the architectural grandeur that is displayed in the centre. A very large court is enclosed with iron palisades, and two handsome lodges of entrance. The east and west fronts are more plain, and are each ninety-six feet in length. On the south is the noble terrace, forty feet broad and three hundred yards in length, from whence is a most beautiful view over the grounds and adjacent country. Our View from the park shews the south front, which corresponds in architectural character with that to the north, where is the grand entrance; an enriched pediment, containing the arms of the founder, is supported by four three-quarter Doric columns in the centre, and the line of building is terminated by wings, which slightly project. A part of the old House extends on the west towards the Church, and contains the Library. The Mansion is of the Doric order of architecture, and is built entirely of a fine light gray stone, brought at a great expense from the quarries at Kelton and Clip- sham. The Grounds are seen to the greatest advantage from the south and east fronts of the house. To the west is the village Church, a neat building, embosomed in trees. The Gardens have enough of the ancient regularity, to serve as a specimen of that style; and enough of modern taste, to shew the superior effect of a natural disposition. It will be observed, that the whole of the apartments are most elegantly furnished; and those more particularly designed for state, have also an air of comfort very gratifying. Among the various Paintings which adorn the splendid apartments of this noble mansion, there are many from the pencils of the first masters, but we can enumerate only the following Port RAITs :— The present Earl, in his Installation robes, as a Knight of the Garter—Heneage, Lord Finch, and Lady Essex Finch, his sister, as a boy and girl, in 1695—the Prince of Wales and Duke of York whilst boys, in the robes of the Garter—Heneage Finch, Earl of Nottingham and Lord Chancellor, in 1680, in his robes—Lord Jefferies, son of Lord Chancellor Jefferies—Anne, Countess of Winchilsea and Nottingham, in 1727—Daniel, Earl of Winchilsea, her husband, who built the house—Charlotte, Duchess of Somerset, their daughter—The Hon. William Finch, father of the present Earl—Lady Char- lotte Finch, daughter of the Earl of Pomfret—Sophia, Lady Lempster—The present Earl, when young, as an Oxonian, in 1771—Lady Charlotte Herbert, daughter of the Earl of Pembroke, wife of Lord Jefferies, and grandmother to Lady Charlotte Finch—John Carteret, Earl of Granville, Lord President of the Council, in 1774—Sophia, Countess of Granville, sister of Lady Charlotte Finch-Frances, Duchess of Somerset—Lord Chancellor Bacon, with a collar of S.S.—Sir Thomas Baines, Lady Rich, Sir John Finch, Solicitor General to Charles II.-Heneage, Earl of Aylesford–Lord Chancellor Not- tingham, in his robes—Charles II.-Lord Chief Baron Bell—Christopher, Viscount Hatton, who was Governor of Guernsey, when Cornet Castle, his residence, was blown up, in 1672, at which time he escaped most miraculously—Lady Finch, daughter of Sir John Bell–Lord Herbert, of Cherbury, in a Spanish dress—Daniel, Earl of Nottingham—Thomas, Marquess of Rockingham—His Marchioness— Charles, Duke of Somerset—Charlotte, his daughter—The Hon. Edward Finch, Ambassador to the Russian Court—Charles II, sitting—Henry, Duke of Gloucester, in armour—James, Duke of York, afterwards King James II.-James I., half-length—Charles I., ditto—William III., full-length— Henrietta Maria, Queen of Charles I-Mary Hyde, first wife of James II.-Catharine of Braganza, Queen of Charles II., &c. &c. 4-c 2 3ttingbant ſºall, #bropshire; THE SEAT OF L O R D B E R W I C K. THE situation of Attingham Hall is peculiarly fine; the river Tern, gliding in front, unites itself with the Severn within view of the Mansion, which is a noble edifice, built from designs by the celebrated Athenian Stuart. It consists of a centre and two wings, connected by corridors, and is adorned by a handsome tetrastyle portico of the Composite order. The elegant Picture Gallery was erected by the present Lord Berwick, to contain a very fine collection of pictures and statues, as well as Etruscan vases, and other antiquities, chiefly from Herculaneum ; also a very curious model of Mount Vesuvius, upon a great scale, made of the materials of the mountain by the late tasteful traveller, Dr. Clarke : this model was constructed with such accuracy of outline, and justness of proportions, that Sir William Hamilton pronounced it to be the best ever produced of the kind, either by foreigner or native. Some of the valuable pictures have been since removed from Atting- ham, and were disposed of in 1826, including the Virgin and Child, by Murillo, from the Santa Cruz collection; Christ restoring the Blind to Sight, by N. Pous- sin, formerly in the gallery of Mons. de Calonne ; and the Continence of Scipio, by Rubens, from the Orleans collection, one of the finest productions of that master, and which is said to be a companion to a picture by the same artist, in the possession of Lord Darnley. Attingham Park and Pleasure Grounds were greatly improved under the direc- tion of Repton, who made a new channel for the river Tern, which, rising in the north of the county, is now united with the Severn, immediately in front of the House, having its banks adorned with the most beautiful plantations. The span of the arch of the new Tern bridge, which unites the property on either side of the river, is one hundred feet. The Severn, afterwards, passes under Attingham bridge, and by the ruins of Buildwas Abbey towards Colebrook Dale. Our View is taken in the Park near the bridge. The paternal name of this branch of the family of Hill, was Harwood: Margaret, daughter of Rowland Hill, Esq., of Hawkestone, married Thomas Harwood, Esq., of Shrewsbury; their son as- sumed the name of Hill, in right of his mother. Thomas Hill, Esq., of Tern Hall, as this seat was originally called, many years represented the town of Shrewsbury in Parliament: he married Susanna Maria, the daughter and co-heiress of William Noel, Esq., Judge of the Common Pleas, and died in 1782, aged about ninety. His son and heir, Noel Hill, Esq., was elected in three parliaments M.P. for the county of Salop; and on the 19th May, 1784, was created Lord Berwick, of Attingham. At his death, in 1789, he was succeeded by his eldest son, the present Lord Berwick. Sir Rowland Hill, Knt., who was Lord Mayor of London in the reign of Edward VI., was one of the richest and most considerable merchants of his time. He performed great acts of generosity, and was an eminent benefactor to the pub- lic: besides founding Drayton, and other free schools, he built Stoke and Hodnet churches at his own expense. He was buried in St. Stephen's Walbrook. Z 7. ©attlep Jark, ºbropgirirt : THE SEAT OF THE HO N. R.O BERT HENRY CLIVE. This mansion has lately been much improved by its present proprietor, and now contains many excellent apartments within its walls. The Gallery is adorned by marble columns, supporting an entablature, the frieze of which is designed from the celebrated Phigalian marbles discovered by S. P. Cockerell, Esq. The other rooms consist of a handsome Drawing-room, a Library, Bil- liard-room, and Museum, besides a Gothic Conservatory filled with choice exotics. The Mansion contains several good pictures. The Grounds, naturally romantic, are laid out with great taste, displaying the beauties of the surrounding scenery to the best advantage ; on the south- east is a fine prospect of the town, and noble ruins of the castle of Ludlow, about two miles distant. The home views are enlivened by the meandering of the river Teme, which flows through the Park, and by groups of noble oaks, the remains of a forest, from whence its name was originally derived. Within the Park are also the ruins of Bromfield Priory, an Arch of its Gateway is still standing, and the west-end of its Church is now parochial. This was a Bene- dictine Monastery, founded at a very early period, for we find that in the year 1155, the canons of Bromfield, by the authority and concurrence of Theobald, Archbishop of Canterbury, granted their Church to the Abbey of St. Peter's at Gloucester, and that King Henry II., about the same time, confirmed all the estates belonging to it, to the Prior and Monks there, serving God. King Henry III., made a like confirmation. The family of Clive are very ancient in Shropshire, where they have been seated from the reign of Henry II. Arms, Argent, a fess sable, charged with three mullets, or. Crest, a griffin with wings expanded, argent, ducally gorged gules. James Clive, Esq. of Huxleigh, married Catherine, daughter and heiress of Thomas Styche, Esq. of Styche, and was living in the twenty-second year of the reign of Henry VII., his descendant, Richard Clive, Esq., of Styche, M. P. for Montgomery, was the father of Robert Lord Clive, who was born in 1725, at the old family seat of Styche, in the parish of Moreton Say, in this county; and for the extraordinary services he conferred upon his country was created Lord Clive of Plassey, in the county of Clare, in Ireland. His Lord- ship's eldest son, Edward, the second Lord Clive, was advanced to the British Peerage by the title of Lord Clive of Walcot, in Shropshire, 1794, and farther elevated as Earl Powis, Wiscount Clive of Ludlow, Lord Herbert of Cherbury, and Lord Powis of Powis Castle, 12th of May, 1804. His Lordship married Henrietta Antonia, daughter of Henry Arthur, Earl of Powis, and sister and heiress of George Edward Henry Arthur, the last Earl of Powis, of the Herbert family; on whose death in 180i, the title became extinct in that family. By this lady the present Earl of Powis is father of the Right Honourable Edward, Wiscount Clive, who is married to Lady Lucy, the daughter of the Duke of Montrose, K. G., and the Honourable Robert Henry Clive, of Oakley Park. z z 2 39aruuick-Grange, ºtropºffire; THE SEAT OF L O R D H I L L. HARDwick GRANGE is situated six miles from Shrewsbury, in a pleasant part of the county, amid beautiful eminences abounding with wood. It has lately been rebuilt in the Gothic style, by Thomas Harrison, Esq., of Chester, under the direction of Lord Hill: the design evinces much propriety of taste, and the plan comprises every desirable convenience: there are two projections connected with the centre by an arcade or cloister, the ends of the front terminate in a gable; but much of the principal edifice is embattled. This Mansion is adorned by some beautiful painted windows, the work of that ingenious artist Mr. David Evans, of Shrewsbury; which are unique in design, produce the most brilliant effect, and are of very elaborate execution. In the Dining-room is a Portrait of the Duke of Wellington, by George Dawe, Esq., R.A., as also a full-length Portrait of Lord Hill, by Sir William Beechey, R.A. The Pleasure Grounds have a varied surface, and admit a succession of the most pleasing views. It appears, by the visitation of Shropshire, made in the year 1623, that the family name of the noble proprietor was originally written Hull, from their residence at a place so called in this county. Hugh Hull, living in the reign of Edward II., married Eleanor, the daughter and co-heiress of Hugh de Wlonkeslow, and was the father of William Hull, Esq., of Hull and Wlonkes- low, who flourished in the reign of Richard II. Humphrey, his grandson, was commonly called Hill, as his descendants have since been. He resided at Buntingdale, and married Agnes, the daughter and co-heiress of John Bird, of Charlton, by whom he had three sons: William, ancestor to the Hills, of Hill Court, in this county; Thomas, seated at Malpas and Hodnet, father of Sir Rowland Hill, Knt., Lord Mayor of London, 4 Edward VI. ; and Ralph, father of William Hill, of Blechley, who also had three sons, of whom, William, the eldest, became ancestor to the Hills of Blechley and Soulton. Rowland Hill, the eldest son and heir of Humphrey Hill, of Blechley, was living at Hawkstone, in Shropshire, anno 1592; he had one son, Rowland Hill, Esq., who died in 1644; father of another Rowland Hill, Esq., of Hawkstone, a gentleman who was remarkable for his great piety, charity, and wisdom; he suffered very much in the beginning of the civil wars of King Charles the First's time, by coming to the relief of his father, whom the parliamentarians had detained prisoner in the castle near Hawkstone. His grandson, Rowland Hill, Esq., was created a baronet, 20th January, 1727; and by Jane, the daughter of Sir B. Broughton, Bart., he was father of Sir Richard Hill, second baronet, who represented the county of Salop in five successive parliaments, and died in 1809, aet. seventy-five; and Sir John Hill, who was M.P. for the town of Shrewsbury for eleven years, and succeeded his brother, as third baronet. By Mary, the daughter of John Chambre, Esq., of Petton, in this county, he was the father of Lord Hill, who has so gallantly distinguished himself in the service of his country. To commemorate his achievements, his grateful countrymen have erected, at Shrewsbury, a Doric Column, surmounted by a statue of his lordship. On the north side of the pedestal is the following Inscription :- To Lieutenant-General Rowland Lord Hill, Baron Hill, of Almarez and Hawkstone, G.C.B., not more distinguished for his skill and courage in the field, during the arduous campaigns in Spain and Portugal, the South of Fiance, and the memorable plains of Waterloo, than for his benevolent and paternal care, in providing for the comforts and supplying the necessities of his victorious countrymen, and for that humanity and generosity which their vanquished foes experienced and acknowledged—the inhabitants of the town and county of Salop have erected this column and statue as a memorial of their respect and gratitude to an illustrious contemporary, and an incite- ment to emulation in the heroes and patriots of future ages. A.D. MDCCCXVI. z Z 3 3tton 15urncil Jartº, ºtyropgijirc; THE SEAT OF SIR EDWARD JOSEPH SMYTHE, BART. THE principal Front of this Mansion, represented in the annexed engraving, exhibits a noble elevation, constructed of fine white stone, having in the centre a boldly projecting Ionic portico of four columns, surmounted by a pediment; under this is the carriage entrance, with niches for statues, &c. On the left the domestic offices extend, and on the right of the view is seen the tower of the old Church. Behind the Mansion is the Deer Park, situated on an eminence, very finely wooded, affording one of the most beautiful prospects in the county. Adjoining the Mansion is a smooth and verdant lawn, bordered by shrubberies. It is situated in the hundred of Condover, about eight miles from Shrewsbury, and seven miles north-west from Wenlock, in the midst of a beautiful domain, which came into the possession of the family of its present worthy owner in the reign of Charles II., when Sir Edward Smythe, the youngest son of John Smythe, descended from William Smythe, of Stainton, in the county of Durham, married the daughter and co-heiress of Sir Richard Lee, Bart., of Acton Burnell and Langley, in this county, of a most ancient family. Sir Edward Smythe, who was of Eshe, in Durham, was created a Baronet, 23d February, 1660, and was succeeded in the title by his eldest son, Sir Richard Smythe, second Baronet, who married the daughter of Carrington, Esq., niece to Lord Carrington, by whom he had only one daughter, Clare; and, dying in 1737, was succeeded by his brother, Sir John Smythe, third Baronet, who married Constantia, the daughter of George Blount, Esq., and sister of Sir Edward Blount, Bart., of Sodington, by whom he had Sir Edward Smythe, fourth Baronet, who married Mary, the daughter of Peter Giffard, Esq., of Chillington, in Staffordshire, by whom he had an only son, Sir Edward Smythe, fifth Baronet, who married Catharine, the daughter and heiress of Peter Holford, Esq., of Wootton Hall, Warwickshire: he died 18th April, 1811, act. 53, and was succeeded by his only son, Sir Edward Joseph Smythe, the sixth and present Baronet, who married the daughter of Sir Edmund Bellew, Bart. The Arms of the family are Sable, three roses, argent; Crest, a buck's head gorged with a chaplet of laurel proper; Motto, Regi semper fidelis. Acton Burnell is celebrated for the remains of an ancient Castle, in which king Edward I. held his parliament in 1283. The Statutum de Mercatoribus, enacted here, is better known by the name of the Statute of Acton Burnell. The Castle is a quadrangular building, with a square tower at each corner. Its founder, or, more probably, its restorer, was Robert Burnell, bishop of Bath and Wells. His successor at Acton Burnell Castle was Sir Edward Burnell, Knight, son and heir of Philip Burnell, and Maud, the daughter of Richard, Earl of Arundel. Sir Edward Burnell served in many actions in Scotland under Edward I., and always appeared with great splendour, attended with a chariot decked with banners, on which were depicted his arms, Argent, a lion rampant, sable, crowned, or. In 1346 the Castle came into the possession of Nicholas, Lord Burnell, who died in the year 1382, and is buried in Acton Burnell Church, under an altar tomb, inlaid with his effigy in brass. - In the reign of Henry VI. the Lovell family were in possession of this estate, which was forfeited by Francis, Lord Lovell, in consequence of his adherence to king Richard III. - Henry VII. being seated on the throne, granted Acton Burnell to Jasper Tudor, Earl of Bedford, together with other estates in this county; but he dying without issue, they reverted to the crown, and king Henry VIII. granted them to Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, distinguished for his valour at Flodden Field. z z 4 3 plcy jará, ºtropºffirc; THE SEAT OF THOMAS WHITMORE, ESQ. M. P. APLEY was anciently the inheritance of the Charltons; one of whom, Alan de Charlton, in the eleventh year of the reign of Edward II., obtained a charter of free-warren in his demesne ; and, farther, procured a license from the same monarch, to castellate his house. The lordship of Apley, together with the whole parish of Stockton, in which it is situated, and the advowson of the Church, came into the possession of the family of Whitmore in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, by purchase from Sir Thomas Lucy, Knt., of Charlecote, in Warwickshire, the celebrated prosecutor of Shakspeare, when a Mansion was erected here by William Whitmore, Esq., an Alderman of London, who also resided at Balm’s House, Hoxton, and in Lombard-street, where he acquired an immense fortune. He was descended from an ancient family, originally seated at Whittemore, in the parish of Bob- bington, in this county; his father, Richard Whitmore, was a landed proprietor in the parish of Claverley, in the county of Salop, where the family have still considerable possessions. The above-mentioned William Whitmore, Esq., married Anne, the daughter of William Bond, Esq., Alderman of London, by whom he left three sons and several daughters; the sons were, Sir William Whitmore, his successor at Apley; Sir George Whitmore, of Balm’s House, Hoxton, Lord Mayor of London in 1631, who was a great sufferer for his loyalty to King Charles I. ; and Thomas Whitmore, Esq., of Lombard-street, London. Sir William was knighted in 1620, by King James I., being at that time Sheriff of this county. He was educated for the bar, but chiefly resided at his seat at Apley, where he died in 1648. Shortly after the heat of the civil wars had subsided, his eldest son, Thomas Whitmore, Esq., of Apley, was created a Baronet by King Charles I., the 28th of June, 1641. In February, 1645, Apley House was taken by the Parliamentarians, under Sir John Price; when Sir William and Sir Thomas Whitmore, Sir Francis Oatley, Mr. Owen, and about sixty men, were made prisoners. The above party were, at that time, sitting on the Commission of Array for the County of Salop. Sequestra- tions and decimations were ordered by the Parliament against all their real estates and moveable property, and their persons put in confinement for a considerable length of time. - - EE Sir Thomas Whitmore, of Apley, married Elizabeth, the daughter and sole heiress of Sir William Acton, Bart., and by her was father of Sir William Whitmore, Bart., his successor; and Sir Thomas Whitmore, created a Knight of the Bath, at the Coronation of Charles II., but who died before his elder brother, without male issue, when considerable estates, derived from his grand- father, Sir William Acton, descended to Sir William Whitmore, of Apley, who died in 1699, without male issue, by which the title of baronet became extinct. He devised this domain, and other great possessions in this neighbourhood, to his relative, William Whitmore, Esq., of Lower Slaughter, in Gloucestershire, eldest son of Richard Whitmore, Esq., and his wife, Anne Weld, the son of Richard, second brother of Sir Thomas Whitmore, Bart., and his wife, Catharine Deards. This family have represented the Borough of Bridgnorth in several Parliaments, from the reign of James I. The Mansion, which is built in the Gothic style, on the site of the old Hall House, is of fine white Grindsill stone, with polygonal towers at the angles, and a handsome groined porch of three arches at the entrance, on the eastern front, which leads to the Hall, beyond which is a handsome stone staircase, lighted by a rich canopied window. Of this front we have given a view in Plate I.; and Plate II. represents a distant view, taken from the entrance gate. On the north side of the House is the Dining-room, and on the south the Drawing-room, which commands a beautiful view across the Severn. The south front of the Mansion has, in the centre, a lofty square tower, the lower part of which is open to the Library, and gives a fine effect to the room, which is admirably adapted to its purpose. Adjoining to this is the Chapel, adorned by an appropriate window of brilliant stained glass. The Chamber over it has also a most beautiful oriel, which is much admired. The House is very large, and presents a magnificent appearance: before it is a court, formed by a dwarf wall, having piers at stated distances, and entered by ornamental gates, with iron palisades. The Grounds are adorned by woods of great extent and beauty; while the river Severn, a view of which is commanded, forms a conspicuous and interest- ing object. The Terrace, here, is one of the most remarkable spots in the kingdom, rising with hanging woods to a great height above the river, and wide enough for six carriages to pass abreast; it is above a mile in length, having on one side a prospect of the Severn for some miles. On the other side, the country is open to a vast distance, the Wrekin, fifteen miles off, bounding the view at the west. The mansion stands in the parish of Stockton, about four miles and a half from the town of Bridgnorth, and about eighteen from Shrewsbury. - EE 2 §unborne Cagtic, ºbropgijirc; THE SEAT OF M R. S. C. O R B E T. THIS Mansion is situated in Wellington Division of the South part of Bradford Hundred, about four miles north-east from Shrewsbury; it has undergone con- siderable alteration, and presents a handsome appearance on its exterior, having turrets and battlements in the ancient style. The entrance Porch leads to a Hall, fifty feet by nineteen, divided by pointed arches, and containing two fire- places, with chimney-pieces to correspond. The Grand Staircase is of oak, handsomely carved. The Library is fifty-two feet by twenty, with a Recess, twelve feet square, in the mullioned window of which is some very fine, ancient stained glass. At the farther end is a door leading through a cloister to the domestic Chapel. In the Library stands a very handsome silver Vase, pre- sented by the gentlemen of the Warwickshire Hunt, with an Inscription expres- sive of their respect and gratitude for the sport enjoyed with Mr. Corbet's fox- hounds, dated 1811. The Ante-Drawing-room is twenty-two feet by twenty- eight; besides the pictures in this room, which are chiefly by Mrs. Corbet, is a very curious glass, with groups of flowers, exquisitely painted by a Flemish artist, placed over a table inlaid with one hundred and twenty-eight different specimens of Foreign Marbles. This apartment opens with folding-doors into the principal Drawing-room, fifty-two feet by twenty-four. On a marble pedestal, at the end of this Room, is a statue of Venus, said to be one of the finest female statues in England. It was brought from Rome by the late Mr. Corbet, and Nollekins offered a thousand pounds for it when consigned to his care, on its being landed in England. The Dining Parlour, forty feet by twenty- eight, and eighteen in height, is enriched with a very handsome Gothic ceiling, and sideboard. The late possessor of this Mansion was highly respected in this county, where he kept up the character of an independent country gentleman, attached firmly to our Constitution in Church and State, constantly using his powerful influence in the Borough of Shrewsbury, in its support. His hospi- tality was unconfined; a numerous tenantry experienced his liberality and kindness, while to the poor he was an unceasing benefactor. Ardently attached to the chase, he kept a pack of foxhounds for nearly thirty years at his sole expense, in Warwickshire; a short time before his death he went to Muddiford in Hampshire, for the benefit of his health, where he died at an advanced age in the year 1817: his remains were interred in the family vault at Battlefield, in which church a very handsome florid Gothic monument has been erected at the east end. £ićt of tije #icture; at $tutborne (ſtagfle. LIBRARY,+Venus, Titian.—Landscape, Salvator Rosa,—Joseph and Potiphar, Caesar Arbasia.- The Flight into Egypt, Rembrandt.—Angels appearing to Shepherds, Mola.-Fish. Van Huysum.—Two small Landscapes on Copper, J. Vanhagen.—A Landscape, Van Goyen.—Baxter, Vandyck.-Love and Friendship, Batoni.-Portrait of the late Mr. Corbet, Batoni. ANTE DRAw ING ROOM.–Copies in Oil from Cuyp, Vanderwelde, Barrocio, &c., by Mrs. Corbet. —A Portrait of the late Mr. Corbet in his Hunting Dress, Devis. DRAwiNG Room.—The original design for the Altar-piece at Antwerp, Rubens.—Interior of a Dutch Cabin, Molinaer.—A Portrait, Georgioni...—Diana and Actaeon, Bassan.-St. Peter, Spagnoletti. —A Party going out Hunting, Wouvermans.—Virgin and Child, Parmigiano.—Madona, Sasso Ferato- Boy Sleeping, Simon di Pesaro.—St. Agatha, Guido.—A Satyr, Rubens.—Virgin and Child, Corregio. —Flower-piece, Van Huysum.—Fruit-piece, Ditto.—A Female Head, Guido.—The Holy Family, Raphael. (Supposed to be a Duplicate of his celebrated Picture.)—A Landscape, Swanfelt.—Two Land- Scapes, Vanderwerp.–Two Ditto, P. Fillipo Lauri. DINING PARLouR.—Whole length Portraits of Corbet Kynaston, Esq.-Pelham Corbet, Esq. in the Militia Dress of Charles I. 1635.-The Father of the late Mr. Corbet, of Sundorne; and other Family Portraits. EE 3 33itchfort, #}all, ºbropgirirt; THE SEAT OF THE HONOTJ RABLE CHARLES CECHL COPE JENKINSON, M. P. THE Old Hall House at Pitchford is a fine specimen of architecture in wood, a practice in use at a very early period, and which was continued to the time of Henry VIII. when a decay of the forests induced a more general use of stone and brick. The House appears to have been framed wholly with timber springing into a variety of forms for its support, while the interstices are filled in with plaster, which are whitened, and the beams coloured black. The whole is very substan- tially constructed, and contains some excellent apartments, which, however, are not lofty. It is very picturesque in its appearance, particularly from the road, whence our view is taken, and is surrounded by beautifully disposed grounds, diversified with wood in abundance; and a small stream of water flowing in front of the House. The rooms are adorned by a few original family portraits. Pitchford is in the Hundred of Condover, about six miles south from Shrews- bury, and is said to have taken its name from a bituminous spring rising within the parish. In early times it was the Manor and Estate of an ancient and respectable family, who derived their name from their habitation; and it is related by Camden, that at the siege of Bridgnorth, in 1102, Ralph de Pitchford behaved himself so valiantly, that King Henry I. gave him Little Brug, near it, to hold by the service of finding dry wood for the Great Chamber of the Castle of Brug, or Brugnorth, against the coming of his sovereign lord the king. Albrighton, in this county, became the seat of another Ralph de Pitchford, who served in the reign of Edward I., and the Manor of Pitchford was held by Edward Lord Burnell, whose heirs-general succeeded to it in the time of Henry V. For nearly four centuries, and from the reign of Edward IV., this Estate was the seat and residence of the ancient family of Oteley, or Ottley, of which William Ottley, Esq., was High Sheriff for the county of Salop, 15th of Henry VII., and again, the 5th year of the reign of Henry VIII. It is not improbable that the House was constructed by him, as it bears every mark of that period. The arms of this family are, Argent, on a bend, azure, three oatsheaves, or ; and the crest, an oatsheaf, or, banded vert. Robert Ottley, Esq., was Lord of the Manor in the reign of Elizabeth. During the Civil War this family most consistently espoused and served the royal party. Sir Francis Ottley, Knt., was successively Governor of the towns of Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth ; the latter he surrendered, after a siege in 1646, to the Parliamentary forces. The identical articles of capitulation are in the possession of Mr. Jenkinson, at Pitchford. In it is stipulated, that “Sir Francis Ottley be permitted to retire with his family and baggage to his home at Pitchford, or at the Hay,” which also belongs to Mr. Jenkinson. Thomas Ottley, Esq. resided here in the reign of Charles II. ; and Adam Ottley, Esq., in that of Queen Anne. The late Mr. Ottley devised the estate, in 1806, to the present proprietor, the Honourable Charles Cecil Cope Jenkinson, M.P. brother of the Earl of Liverpool, and lineally descended from Sir Robert Jenkinson, of Walcot, in Oxfordshire, who was knighted by King James I. in 1618, and died in 1645. His son, Sir Robert Jenkinson, was created a Baronet in 1661, and represented Oxfordshire in Parliament; he married the daughter of Sir John Banks, of Kingston Hall, in Dor- setshire, and died in 1677. Sir Robert Jenkinson, his eldest son, also represented Oxfordshire till his death. His second son, Sir Robert Banks Jenkinson, Bart., who died in 1738, was grandfather of the late Sir Banks Jenkinson, Bart., who died in 1789, unmarried; when the Baronetage devolved on the Right Honourable Charles Jenkinson, the son of his younger brother, Colonel Charles Jenkinson, who died in 1750, and who had been created Lord Hawkesbury, 21st Aug. 1786, and was farther advanced to the dignity of Earl of Liverpool, 28th May, 1796. He married first, Amelia, daughter of William Watts, Esq., Governor of Fort William, in Bengal, by whom he had issue, Robert Banks, the late Earl of Liverpool, K.G. &c. His Lordship married, secondly, Catherine, daughter of Sir Cecil Bishopp, Bart., and widow of Sir Charles Cope, Bart., of Orton Longueville, who was his Lordship's first cousin, and by her he had issue the Honourable Charles Cecil Cope Jenkinson, M. P., now of Pitchford, who married Julia, only child of Sir George Augustus Shuckburgh Evelyn, Bart. EE 4 Cottuquer Jark, Štiropgijire; THE SEAT OF E D W A R D W. S M Y T H E O W E N, E S Q. THIS ancient and curious Mansion is situated about six miles south of Shrews- bury; it occupies three sides of a quadrangular court in front, and displays a sumptuous character in its architectural ornaments. The centre compartment of the building, in which is the principal entrance, is remarkably rich, and is said to have been added by Inigo Jones. A fine grotesque open-work parapet contains a clock, while the arch of the doorway is surmounted by an embellished entablature, supported by two fluted and detached columns of the Ionic order. The Mansion, which is the only one erected in this peculiar style in the county, was built in the reign of Elizabeth, by Thomas Owen, Judge of the Common Pleas, the son of Richard Owen, of Shrewsbury, to whom the Welsh heralds assign a descent from Edwin, King of Tegengl, one of the fifteen tribes of North Wales, and Mary, the daughter and coheiress of Thomas Oteley, Esq. of the same town. Judge Owen had the reputation not only of a learned man, but of a patron of learning, his “Reports in the King's Bench and Common Pleas,” were printed in folio, in 1656. He died in the year 1598, and was buried on the south side of the Choir of Westminster Abbey, where a monument was erected to his memory, on which lies an alabaster figure of the deceased, in his robes. The whole monument has been sumptuously gilt and painted, and bears the following Inscription: Deo Trino, et Uni sacrum. Secundum Christi Redemptoris adventu sub hoc Tumulo expectat Thomas Owen Arm. Filius Ricardi Owen ex Maria altera filia et herede Thomae Oteley, de comitatu Salopiae, Arm. qui ab adolescentiá studiis juris municipalis Angliae innutritus, ita indus- tria, ingenio et judicio claruit, ut primum electus fuerit Dnae Reginae Elizab. serviens ad legem, inde in consessum Justiciarorum Communium Placitorum cooptatus. Inter quos cum quinq. annos singulari integritatis, aquitatis et prudentiae laude sedisset, et ex Sara uxore charissima, filia et una haeredum Humfredi Baskervile, quinq. filios et totidem filias suscepisset, (Alicia fideli uxore secunda superstiti,) pie in Christo obdormivit xxi die Decemb. anno salutis MDXCVIII. Rogerus Owen filius moestissimus patri optimo et charissimo officiosae pietatis et memoriae ergo hoc monu- mentu possuit. On the basement of the tomb are these sentences: Justorum animae in manu Dei sunt. Spes vermis et ego. Sir Roger Owen, Knt., the son of the founder, died 29th May, 1617. Thomas Owen, Esq., his great nephew, was in possession of this seat in the reign of Charles II. His granddaughter Laetitia married Richard Mytton, Esq. of Halston, and was great grandmother of the late Nicholas Owen Smythe Owen, Esq. In the Church of Condover are several handsome monuments of the Owen family; one for Roger Owen, Esq., sculptured by Roubilliac, is particu- larly fine. The Mansion contains a splendid collection of pictures, chiefly made by its late possessor, by whom the seat and grounds were greatly improved. The present proprietor is son of the eldest sister of the late Nicholas Owen Smythe Owen, Esq. Condover, at one time the chief town in the Hundred, which derives its name from it, was part of the possessions of John, Earl of Chester, who dying without male issue, King Henry III. took the Earldom into his own hands, and gave Condover to Ada, the Earl's sister, then the wife of Henry de Hastings, who soon after alienated it, and in the 9th of Edward the Second’s reign, it was the estate of Edward, Lord Burnell, through whose heirs it descended to Francis, Lord Lovel, whose estates were confiscated by Henry VII. The manor of Con- dover was originally held of the king in capite, to find two foot soldiers to fight against the Welsh in time of war, for the defence of the Marches. M. M. &long Cagtic, ºijropgirirt; THE SEAT OF GEORGE DURANT, ESQ. To NG CASTLE, about three miles from Shiffnal, is a modern castellated Marision, built on the site of an ancient fabric, by General Durant, father of the present possessor, who was his own architect, and had purchased the estate of William, second Duke of Kingston, about the year 1762. The four fronts of the Castle nearly correspond with the cardinal points; that to the east, which is the Carriage Front, is very noble, one hundred and eighty feet in length, and ninety-two in height; the principal Towers, two large and four smaller, are surmounted by cupolas, terminating in finials; the whole is of reddish-coloured stone. In front of the Castle are two brass cannon, bearing the royal arms of Spain, taken from the wreck of a vessel that formed part of the celebrated Spanish Armada. Our view is the West or Garden Front. The Mansion is situated in a fine level country, well wooded and watered by a winding river, which flows through the Park, and passes close to the Castle on the north side. When it was rebuilt by General Durant, the Park was extended, the Lawn cleared, and several noble sheets of water added; his son, George Durant, Esq., the present proprietor, has considerably embellished the adjoining scenery, by giving effect to his father's plans, in the picturesque Lodges he has erected, and grouping the Landscape in various directions; he has also lighted the whole edifice with gas. The Castle has a very imposing appearance from the church of Tong, which is situated by the road-side, and within the palings of the Park. Tong, in Brimstrey Hundred, was, previous to the Conquest, in the possession of the family of Morcar, Earls of Northumberland, soon after which it was alien- ated by William the Norman, together with their other estates. It was afterwards in the hands of the family of Zouch, of Ashby; the Badlesmeres and Veres are also stated to have held it; but the earliest existing records acquaint us that the estate passed from the descendants of Sir Fulk Pembrugge, who possessed it in the year 1280, by marriage, to the family of Vernon. Sir Henry Vernon rebuilt the old Castle about the year 1500. From an heiress of this family it also passed by marriage to Sir John Stanley, Knt., whose son sold it to Sir Thomas Harrriess, Bart., and his daughter, Eliza- beth, again conveyed the property to the Honorable William Pierrepoint, second son of Robert, first Earl of Kingston, by which marriage the Castle came into that noble family, of whom it was purchased by the late G. Durant, Esq. M. P. The senior branch of the Durant family are still seated at the Chateau Verigni, near Caen in Normandy, from whence the ancestors of the Durants of Tong came into England with William the Conqueror; the name appears in the list of the warriors called Battle Abbey Roll; they were first seated at Barcheston near Warwick, and represented that town in parliament in the reign of Edward IV. The Reverend G. Durant suffered severe persecution for his loyalty to King Charles, by Oliver Cromwell, who sent a troop of horse to expel him from his living of Blockley in Worcestershire. Wide Walker's Sufferings of the Clergy. The Collegiate Church of Tong, built according to Tugdale by Isabel Lady Pembrugge in the year 1411, is dedicated to Saint Bartholomew. The fine interior is replete with ancient monuments of the families of Pembrugge, Vernon, Stanley, Harriess, Pierrepoint, Middleton, and Mazareene. There is also a most elegant mural monument to the memory of the late G. Durant, Esq., by Westmacott, very superior both in design and in the colour of its marble. The Chantry, erected by Sir Henry Vernon, has a pendent stone roof like that of Henry the Seventh’s Chapel adjoining Westminster Abbey. Tong Castle possesses a fine collection of Paintings, executed by some of the first masters of the art, native as well as foreign: among these are found the splen- did names of Sir J. Reynolds, Sir Godfrey Kneller, Sir Peter Lely, Titian, Michael Angelo, Rubens, A. Caracci, and many others too numerous to particularize. M M 2 $tanic! 39all, ºbropgijirc; THE SEAT OF SIR THOMAS JOHN TYRWHITT JONES, BART. STANLEY HALL is situated on the western bank of the Severn, about a mile and a half from Bridgnorth. The grounds surrounding the Mansion constitute a com- manding and well-wooded table of the warmest and richest land, dropping on the west and south into sombre and romantic dingles, and into the verdant valley of the Severn, on the east. The present proprietor has recently made very extensive plantations, and other considerable improvements in the grounds, and has repaired and added to the ancient Family House, yet strictly preserving the style of the original mansion, erected about 1642. The principal part of the House now consists of a vestibule, entered from the south, conducting to a Hall and Staircase, which is 31 feet long by 17 feet wide, and 28 feet high. The windows of this apartment are filled with armorial bearings of the family, executed by Collins; on the right is a Boudoir, 25 feet by 20 ; a Drawing Room, 30 feet by 20; and an Eating Room, 31 feet by 20 ; and to the left is a small Library. The windows of these rooms possess the best aspect, and command the richest scenery of the immediate demesne and surrounding district. There is also a large Billiard Room. The principal apartments contain a good collection of Family and other Pictures. The detail of subordinate apartments is extensive, and peculiarly convenient. The Kitchen is 35 feet long, by 21 feet wide, and 17 feet high. A general chain of buildings to the back of the Mansion, pre- senting neat and varied elevations to the grounds on the west, east, and north sides, entirely seclude a space within, containing neat office, stable, and farm-yards. From the top of the highest Tower, a singular view is obtained into every abrupt and romantic dingle, surrounding the site of the Mansion; and in the distance the Clent Hills, which rise in the extreme boundary of the counties of Worcester, Warwick, Stafford, and Salop. The Malvern Hills, in Worcestershire, and the Clee Hills, and Wrekin, in Shropshire, are distinguishable objects. The whole of the arrangements for the improvement of Stanley Hall, have been carried into effect under the direction of Mr. Smalman, architect, of Quatford near Bridgnorth, who, in the short space of two years, has, at a less effort, produced an infinitely more picturesque object, than is usually done at an immense expense. This property was part of the ancient possessions of the family of Billingsley, in which it remained until the year 1647, when Francis Billingsley, Esq. of Aston Abbots, sold it to Francis Huxley, Esq. of Broseley; and it devolved to the present family, upon the marriage of Mary, only surviving child of John and Margery Huxley, with Edward Jones, Esq. in 1730, whose son and heir, Sir Thomas Jones of Stanley, Knt. dying unmarried in 1782, devised this property, with other estates in Salop and Denbigh, to his cousin, the father of the present Baronet. The family of Jones is of considerable antiquity in the county of Salop. Thomas Jones, the imme- diate ancestor of the present possessor of Stanley, was seated at Uckington in this county, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth. He was descended from a family of that name at Holt, in Denbighshire; and married Elizabeth, daughter and heir of Thomas Cottell, whose arms, viz. “Gules a bend Or,” are quartered with those of Jones, on the ancient monuments of the family. His son, William Jones, an alderman of Shrewsbury, left four sons, of whom Edward married Mary, daughter of Robert Powell, of The Park, in the county of Salop, Esq., and was the father of Sir Thomas Jones, Knt. Chief Justice. of the Common Pleas, who died in 1692. The Chief Justice married Jane, daughter of Daniel Bevan, of Chester, and left issue several sons and daughters, of whom, Edward Jones, D.D., one of the Canons ºf Windsor, was the father of Edward Jones, Esq., who in 1730 intermarried with the daughter and heir of John Huxley, before-mentioned; and whose son, Sir Thomas Jones, of Stanley, Knt., was the last survivor of the family in the male line. He died in 1782, leaving his possessions, as before stated, to Thomas Tyrwhitt, Esq., eldest son and heir of John Tyrwhitt, of Netherclay House, in the county ºf Somerset, Esq., by Catharine, his wife, only child of the Rev. Dr. Rennystone Booth, some time Dean of Windsor, and of Catherine Jones, aunt of the last Sir Thomas Jones. The said Thomas Tyr- Whitt (father of the present Baronet) took the surname and arms of Jones, in compliance with the will of the last survivor of that name, by a royal license, dated 3d of March, 1790. M M 3 $30ritington, ºbropäijire; THE SEAT OF WILLIAM ORMS BY GORE, ESQ. PoRKINGToN is situated near the town of Oswestry, about one mile south of the great road between London and Holyhead, and not far distant from the borders of Wales. This Mansion is principally indebted to the heiress of the late Owen Ormsby, Esq. (who succeeded to it in right of his wife Margaret Owen,) for its present correct and beautiful appearance; the house having been built at three different times, presented specimens of the diversity of taste prevalent at each period, until the alterations, effected some years back, when the whole acquired uniformity, and now appears an elegant Grecian elevation. - On the pediment of the portico, the arms of the present family are in alto-relievo on the stone. Porkington was formerly the residence of the now extinct family of Laken, and bore the name of Constable's Hall. The heiress of Laken brought it into the Welsh family of Mawrice, by her marriage with Sir William Mawrice of Clemenney, whose granddaughter and heiress married John Owen; their son was the Sir John Owen, distinguished during the Parliamentary Wars, by his steady adherence to the royal cause, of whom Pennant gives an interesting account in his “Tour through North Wales.” It remained in his family until the death of the last male heir, when it devolved to his sister, who married Owen Ormsby, of Willowbrook, in Ireland; their daughter and heiress married William Gore, the present proprietor, repre- sentative of the Woodford branch of that family, in Ireland, who added her paternal name on his marriage. What time this place changed its name from Constable's Hall to Porkington, is not ascertained. According to Pennant, the present name is a corruption of Bro- gyntyn, an old castle of the Welsh princes, the site of which remains in the plea- sure grounds, and has been converted into an ornamented pheasantry, surrounded on all sides by plantations. The dome, of stained glass, which gives light to the great staircase, represents in separate compartments the name and arms of each family, with the respective dates of their occupation, also the names and armorial bearings of several heiresses mar- ried into this house, forming eight shields, one in each angle of the octagonal frame. These represent the heraldic coats of Laken, Mawrice, Owen, Anwyll, Wynne, Godolphin, Ormsby, and Gore, exhibiting at the same time a beautiful effect, and a. chronological record of the history of the house. A plan has been adopted, whereby the painted glass is made transparent at night, serving equally to orna- ment and illuminate the interior of the building. The reception rooms are fitted up in a correspondent style. In the Saloon is a full-length Portrait of the great dramatic heroine Mrs. Siddons, a most singularly striking likeness; and a curious lºg on panel, being the only part saved of the altar-piece of the Abbey of Vale UTUICIS. The demesne is ornamented by some very fine old timber, and has lately been considerably extended by the present owner, whose large plantations give promise of future beauty. The hills of Wales, which bound the prospect on one side, have a majestic appearance; to the east the eye roams unconfined over the rich and highly ornamented plains of Shropshire, commanding the view of Hawkstone Hills, Aston, Holston, and many other beautiful seats; or turning northward, the distant hills of Cheshire, with the romantic country about Wynnstay, Chirk Castle, and Brynkinalt, in the fore-ground. - - M. M. 4 &liſley Jarit, stropgirirc; THE SEAT OF LO R D F O R E S T E R. WILLEY PARK, four miles distant from Bridgnorth, and two from Broseley, was an ancient residence of the Weld family; but the present large and elegant mansion was erected by Lord Forester, upon the designs, and under the super- intendence, of Louis Wyatt, Esq. It occupies a commanding situation in a beautiful part of the park, and is entirely constructed with fine white stone. The principal building, in which are the state-rooms, extends about one hun- dred and twenty feet; but to the extremity of the offices, on the left, it is very nearly three hundred feet. . - - - On the front is a most noble portico, projecting thirty feet, and consisting of four columns thirty feet high, of the richest Corinthian order, under which carriages drive and set down at the principal entrance, which opens upon a Vestibule leading to the saloon, which is very much admired for the purity and classical taste displayed in the style of its architecture; it is of an oblong form, forty feet by thirty, adorned with Corinthian columns, of Scagliola marble, which support a light and ornamental gallery of communication with the cham- bers on the upper story. This apartment, in the centre of the mansion, is perhaps one of the most striking, both for architectural effect, and its refined classical decoration, in the kingdom, and reflects the highest credit upon the abilities of Mr. Louis Wyatt, whose superior skill has here most admirably con- trived to combine Grecian simplicity with modern elegance. Amongst the pictures in the saloon are large equestrian portraits of the two greatest generals of modern times, Wellington and Bonaparte. Between the saloon and conser- yatory is the grand staircase, comprising a double flight on the right and left, leading to the gallery before-mentioned. The dining-room is the first of the suite upon the left of the portico, and the drawing-room upon the right, both of equal dimensions, thirty-five feet by twenty-five. The library, which com- municates with the drawing-room and the saloon, is of an oval form, forty-eight feet long by twenty-five wide, and is surmounted by a dome, seen on the right of the building. On the other side of the library is Lady Forester's room, twenty-eight feet by twenty-five. No expense appears to have been spared; and, in the interior, the utmost correctness of proportion prevails in the several apartments devoted to state or retirement, which are spacious and numerous, containing a few family pictures, chiefly modern. The statues of Apollo and Actaeon, upon pedestals in the saloon, are copies from the antique. The park is large, and adorned with fine woods in the valleys, and on the sides of some of the hills, although near the mansion the scenery is more open. At the foot of the eminence upon which the house stands, is an extensive lake. *** Willey, or Willeley, was formerly a seat of the family of Warner, from whose posterity, by Harley and Peshall, it came to the famous family of Lacon, who were much enriched by marriage with the heir of Passelew, and afterwards improved by the possessions of Sir J. Blount, of Kinlet—Camd. Brit. Sir John Weld, Knt., resided at Willey park, in the time of king Charles II. George Weld, Esq., his son, and Sir William Forester, Knt., represented Wenlock in parliament in the reign of William and Mary. The present peer is descended from John Forester, Esq., of Watling-street, who had a most curious grant from Henry VIII. to wear his hat in the presence of his majesty, which identical and singular document is now in the possession of Lord Forester. This family have continued to represent Wenlock in parliament for two centuries; Brooke Forester, Esq., of Willey park, being M. P. in 1754: he was the son of William Forester, Esq. of Dothill, in this county, also M. P. for Wenlock. The present noble owner married, in 1800, the Lady Catherine Mary, daughter of the late, and sister of the present Duke of Rutland, by whom he has issue the Honourable John George Weld Forester, eldest son. - - - - - At Ross Hall, near Shrewsbury, another seat of Lord Forester, he had the honour of receiving a visit from George IVth, when Prince of Wales, in company with his present Majesty, then Duke of Cla- rence, in the year 1806. 3–F 3 3ttom licymaſty, ºbropäijire : THE SEAT OF A N D R E W WIN C E N T C OR BET, E S Q. This Mansion, which is situated in the Liberties of Shrewsbury, at the distance of seven miles from that town, was built in the year 1601, in the characteristic style of the period; each front exhibits a series of pointed gables, with enriched ornaments between, and contains large mullioned windows; the chimneys, too, are curious, representing short Doric columns, with capitals and bases. The Mansion was enlarged in 1800, by Sir Andrew Corbet, Bart., the father of the present possessor of the estates; it stands on an eminence, commanding an extensive and agreeable view of the surrounding country. At the distance of two miles lies Moreton Corbet Castle, the ancient family residence. This family, one of the oldest in the kingdom, has been seated in Shropshire from the time of the Conquest; and it appears that Roger Corbet held immense possessions in this county under Roger, Earl of Shrewsbury, soon after that period, comprising the manors of Huelbeck, Hundeslet, Actun, Ternely, and Prestun ; Robert, his brother, held of the same Earl, the manors of Ulistan, Rotclinghope, Branton, Udecote, Langedunin, Weymore, Rorenton, Middleton, and Meredon. From the above Roger, the descent of Sir Andrew Corbet, Bart., now residing at Adderley Hall, is twenty-two generations. The above Roger Corbet had issue William Corbet, of Wattlesborough, and Caus Castle, and Everard. Their cousin William, (often called Corbel,) was a monk of the above-mentioned Abbey at Shrewsbury, afterwards Prior of Chich, in Essex, founded A. D. 1120, by Richard de Beaums, Bishop of London, whence, A. D. 1123, he was chosen Archbishop of Canterbury. He died 1136, and was buried in his own cathedral. During his primacy, part of his cathedral was burnt, which the Archbishop repaired at his own expense; then invited the king, queen, David king of the Scots, and the nobility of both kingdoms, to the dedication, which he celebrated in their presence, May 4, 1130, being Rogation Sunday, with the greatest solemnities; and the church’s name was then changed from the Church of the Holy Trinity to Christ Church. And whereas Wictred, king of Kent, had, A. D. 696, founded a college of secular priests at St. Martin’s, Dover, “who,” (as Archdeacon Harpsfield tells us,) “were careless in the performance of the sacred offices, and wasted the goods, and mispent the profits or income of the church;” this archbishop, seriously considering by what means a stop might be put to this evil, built a new church, with all lodgings and accommodations necessary for men professing a monas- tical life, which he dedicated to the honour of St. Martin, the tutelary saint of the aforesaid college, and styled it the Priory of St. Martin, and put there monks of his own order, out of whom Richard was, A.D. 1171, elected Archbishop of Canterbury, in the room of Thomas à Becket.—From the aforesaid William, eldest son of Roger Corbet, the possessions and honours have descended through a long line of honourable ancestry down to Sir Andrew Corbet, the present baronet, who married Mary, the daughter of Thomas Taylor, Esq., of Lymme Hall, in Cheshire, and has had several sons besides the present possessor of Acton Reynald, who is the eldest; he married Miss Rachel S. Hill, in 1820, and has Vincent Rowland Corbet, Esq., born in 1821, and other children. 3-F 4 3. Iton Žliticſ), ºtaffortſgirirc; THE SEAT OF CHARLES TALBOT, EARL OF SHREWSBURY. ALTON, or Alveton, is in the hundred of Totmonslow, and is situated four miles and a half from the town of Cheadle. Soon after the Conquest, a castle was erected at this place, but it is difficult to ascertain the precise date of its founs. dation ; that it was large and of great strength, the prodigious thickness and extent of the now ruined walls, sufficiently demonstrate. The manor attached to it, and belonging to the family of Verdon, is said to have contained no less than ten, and by some fifteen, villages. This estate in the reign of King Edward the Second, devolved to the Furnivals, by the marriage of Joan, daughter and heir of Theobald de Verdon, with Thomas, Lord Furnival. From this family it passed by marriage to Neville, Lord Furnival, whose daughter and heir, Maud, married the celebrated Sir John Talbot, who, in her right, was summoned to Parliament, as Lord Furnival, and was afterwards created Earl of Shrews- bury. This nobleman had been victorious in forty several battles and dangerous skirmishes: he was at length killed by a cannon ball at Chatillon sur Dordon, in 1453. The circumstance of the finding his body after that fatal battle, has been commemorated by Southey. « The herald of the English Earl With faltering step drew near, and when he saw His master's arms, ‘Alas! and is it you, My Lord?' he cried, “God pardon you your sins; I have been forty years your officer; And time it is I should surrender now The ensigns of my office!” So he said; And paying thus his rite of sepulture, Threw o'er the slaughter'd chief his blazoned coat.” His descendant, the present Earl, now possesses this estate and the Baronies of Verdon and Furnival. - The ancient castle was destroyed in the civil wars during the Commonwealth; the ruin stands on an almost perpendicular natural rock, at the foot of which winds the small river, Churnet, and forms a considerable ornament to the beau- tiful valley in which it is situated. The present seat is the favourite residence of the Earl of Shrewsbury. This Mansion owes much of its splendour to its noble proprietor, who has employed great taste in the erection. The park is entered through a lodge, which is situated at the foot of a steep hill, leading from the town of Alton and over a bridge that crosses the river Churnet. On ascending the hill by a serpen- tine road to the Mansion, which is more than a mile through pine woods, the eye is frequently relieved with a view of a square embattled tower, built on the descent of the hill by his Lordship, as an observatory. The form of the House is irregular, having in the centre a gable with a large pointed window, under which is the principal entrance to the Hall; the front extends on each side by embattled towers. In the Hall are niches with classic figures. A noble stone staircase leads to the several spacious and elegant apartments, the groined roof of which is supported by clustered columns. The present Drawing-room was originally intended as a picture gallery; it leads into a Conservatory, of the finest workmanship, and has a light and very picturesque appearance. The gardens and pleasure grounds are truly romantic. Art is here sweetly united to nature, and the hand of taste is profusely displayed in every part. A light iron bridge, cast in imitation of the Southwark bridge, London, erected under the superintendence of Mr. Gardener, crosses a canal. Upon a pedestal in the grounds is a colossal head of the premier, Mr. Pitt, and opposite, upon a very elevated spot, is another Conservatory, of great beauty and extent. The rides, from the inequality of the grounds, and beauty of the surrounding country, are varied and picturesque. H H >olseley ball, staffordshire; THE SEAT OF SIR CHARLES WOLSELEY, BART. THIs curious old Hall stands a short distance from the high road, two miles from the town of Rugely, and seven from Stafford, nearly in the centre of the county. The present proprietor has recently been making considerable altera- tions and improvements in the building. The most prominent feature of the interior is a most beautiful specimen of oak carving, consisting of a magnificent Staircase, together with the wainscoted Drawing Room, the workmanship of an eminent artist in the reign of Charles II., which has been admirably pre- served. The Pleasure Grounds and Gardens are beautifully varied, and laid out with much taste, embellished by the meandering sweeps of a branch of the Trent, which flows through the grounds. This river, rising in the north-west part of the county, takes a winding course, and passes through Wolseley bridge, near one of the entrance-lodges, at the foot of the hanging woods in the park. The family of Wolseley have resided here, under the same name, for more than seven centuries. Wolseley is a member of Heywood, it is situated in a vale remarkable for a prodigality of beauty. The parsonage and church of Colwich, to which parish the Park belongs, contribute to the variety of the view; in the latter are several monuments to the memory of the family of Wolseley. In the twentieth year of William the Conqueror, Nigellus, the paternal ancestor of Greslie, held it of the bishop of Litchfield. About the reign of King Henry II., it was a divided manor between Richard Hints and Richard Wolseley; soon after this they seem to have become sole proprietors. From Edric, who lived at Wolseley in the time of William Rufus, descended Richard de Wolseley, who, 25 Edward I., married Sybilla, daughter of Roger de Aston, with whom he had lands in Bishton, an adjoining lordship, which remain in the family to this day. In the reign of Edward IV. Ralph Wolseley was one of the Barons of the Exchequer, and had permission, under the Great Seal, to enclose a Park, and to stock it with deer from out of Cannock Chase, to which it is contiguous, by the means of deer leaps, which exist at the present day, and by which the Park is still replenished with deer: from him descended Robert Wolseley, who was created a Baronet by King Charles I. His son, Sir Charles Wolseley, represented the counties of Stafford and Oxford in Parlia- ment during the Protectorate, and was afterwards called up to Oliver's Upper House; he was in great favour with the Protector, and was one of his “Seven Chums.” He wrote a book entitled “Justification Evangelical,” and other works; he had seven sons and ten daughters, and died in 1714, aged 85. Richard, his sixth son, and his heir, married an heiress in Ireland, and settled one of his younger sons in that country, who was afterwards made a baronet of Ireland by George II. Elizabeth, his eldest daughter, was married to Robert Somerville, Esq., of Eddstone in Warwickshire, whose eldest son, William Somerville, author of the “Chase,” was born at Wolseley Park, September 2, 1675, as appears by the register in Colwich Church, and of whom there is a fine portrait in Sir Charles's possession. Sir Charles, the present Baronet, married first Mary, daughter of the late Honorable Thomas Clifford, of Tixall, and granddaughter of James, fifth Lord Aston, by whom he has one son living, Spencer William Wolseley, Esq. The present Lady Wolseley is the daughter of the late Anthony Wright, Esq., of Wealde-side, in the county of Essex, by whom he has three sons and two daughters Cremtham #9aſſ, $taffortugbirc; THE SEAT OF GEORGE GRAN VILLE LEVES ON GOWER, MARQUIS OF STAFFORD, K. G. THIS noble Mansion is situated five miles north-west of the town of Stone, and about four miles’ distance south from Newcastle-under-Line. The estate, for many generations the property of the Levesons, came into the possession of the present noble family at the latter end of the seventeenth century, and from the beautiful river which winds through the park, its name is derived. The scenery in the immediate vicinity of the house, was originally laid out by that master of the art, Brown. It possessed of itself advantages of every description, and subse- quent improvements have developed its beauties in their fullest extent. Here the hanging wood with its umbrageous foliage, the verdant lawn with its beautiful shady trees, and clumps promiscuously, as it were, disposed in infinite variety: the spreading sheets of water, with their accompaniments of impervious shade, and lost to the eye by their length and winding behind the swelling hill and shady copse, have an effect truly magnificent. - The natural beauty of the river Trent has been greatly increased in the valley: it expands into a beautiful lake, while the higher grounds command diversified and extensive views of the surrounding country. The Mansion is large, and has been erected about a century; but the arrange- ments and alterations made by the late Marquis, from the designs of Holland, gave a new and imposing character to the whole. The apartments are at once spacious and numerous, and are adorned by an extensive collection of Paintings, by ancient and modern masters. The noble Proprietor has distinguished himself as a patron of the British Institution, and is equally an admirer of the productions of ancient art. His Lordship's principal Gallery is at Cleveland House; but many fine specimens of the best masters are here, of which we are happy in being enabled to lay before our readers a complete list. The Drawing-room to the west, and the Dining-room and private apartments to the east of the house, have been added by the present Marquis. #list of fije Đictureg at (Irentſjäm #0ttge. DRAWING ROOM-North-side, Christ and Mary Magdalen—I:Westall. Ruins at Rome–Paolo Panini. Moses in the Bulrushes—Jackson. Ruins at Rome–Paolo Panini. Belisarius—Opie. Artist reading—Bone. Hannah and Samuel–Reinagle, A copy of a Rembrandt at Cleveland House. A Calm-B. Hoppner. Home—G. Jones. r- - . . East-side. The Circumcision—Guido. Aurora—Howard. Descent from the Cross. Satyr and Nymph—N. Poussin. hevy Chase—Bird. St. Catherine—Domenichino. Cottage Girl—Shee. Wiew near Scarborough.-Hoffland. Female Artist—Watson. Flowers—Hewlett. Sea-piece–Morland. A Sorceress—Teniers. - South-side. Portrait of Edward Wortley Montagu, Esq.-Peters. Two Children—T. Barker. View at Lewisham—Nasmyth. Fruitseller—Lecount. Landscape—B. Barker. ulture and Serpent–Northcote. Landscape—B. Barker. Cobblers—D. Guest. West-side. St. Peter–Shee. Young Fifer–Collins. Qld Man's Head—Sir William Beechey. Hare-skin Man.-T. Barker. OLD LIBRARY-North side. Portrait of Henry Charles, Earl of Šurrey - Pnulugs, Portraits of Charlotte, Countess of Sur- rey, Lady Elizabeth, and Lord Francis veson Gower—Phillips. T----- Watteau. The, Virgin, Christ, and St. John—Scar. p: # #: Ortrait of Elizabeth, Marchi - ford—Mrs. iii." rchioness of Staf --— Watteau. Virgin and Child —Charles andyck. - -— Giulio Clovio. Portrait of , Mademoiselle de Charolois. Sister of the Premier Ministre, Mons le uc—Nattier. St. Stephen—Annibal Caracci. Portrait of George Grenville, Earl Gower —Phillips. East-side. Girl’s Head—Mrs. Hakewill. Portrait of John Granville, Earl of Bathe — William Wissing. - Portrait of George IV. when Prince Re- gent. Portrait of Thomas, Earl of Arundel— iss M. Mure. A copy from the Picture by Vandyck, at Cleveland House, from the Orleans Col. lection. Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots-Bogle. A copy from one in the possession of the Eart of Morton. Landscape—Miss Palmer. Portrait of Lady Jane Leveson Gower, Portrait of Jane, Countess of Bathe— William Wissing. Pyramus and Thisbe-Wright of Derby. - 'outh-side. Portrait of Charles James Fox—Jackson. Frederick, Earl of Carlisle—Jackson. Village Politicians—Bird. . - Portrait of George Granville, Marquis of Stafford—Romney. A Frame of Miniatures, containing por. traits of the Earl of Breadalbane, Mar- garet, Countess of Moray, &c. Cast of William Pitt—Miss Andras. A Picture in Florentine inlaid Marbles. Portrait of King Henry VIII.--Holbein. A Frame of Miniatures, containing por- traits of Gertrude, Duchess of Bcdford; Louisa, Countess Gower; Anne, Coun- tess of Jersey; King Charles ii.; Mr. William Leveson Gower; Miss Fazaker- ley, 1st Wife of Granville, Marquis of Stafford, and Mrs. Wm. Leveson Gower. Cast of Lord Chan. Thurlow–Miss Andras. A Mosaic of Florentine Marbles. Portrait of Caroline, Countess of Carlisle- Romney. Wilkins after Moonlight—Hoffland. - NEW LIBRARY-North-side. Portrait of Cromwell, Earl of Essex— olhein. - Ditto, The Elector Palatine. Ditto, Lord Chancellor Ellesmere. Ditto, Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk— Girolamo da Trévisa. A Consistory—Tintoret. Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford. - - Ditto, Christiern, Duke of Brunswick. Ditto, Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, the Parliament General. - ANTE-ROOM-North-side. Portrait of Elizabeth, Marchioness of Stafford—Sir Thomas Lawrence. Landscape—Gaspar Poussin. - Virgin, Christ, and St. John–Pietro Per- rugino. - - Portrait of George Granville, Marquis of Stafford–Phillips. . Landscape—G. Poussin, East-side. — Watteau. . Landscape-Claude Lorraine. Holy Family—Rottenhamer and D. Segers. Marriage of St. Catherine–Venetian School. Christ growned with Thorns—l. Caracci. Two : Murillo, and a Spanish Painter, un- known, in one Frame. A Sketeh-Velasquez. South-side. Virgin and Child. A Burgomaster–Meerveldt. West-side. - - - Portrait of a Venetian Senator–Titian. Landscape-G. Poussin.; . . Portrait of Cardinal Barberini. Landscape—Cominck. - TXINING ROOM--- North-side. Christ and the Disciples at Emmaus- Spagnoletto. A § of the Portrait of Mrs. Siddons, by Sir J. Reynolds, on Worcester China. East-side. Head of Titian--Tintoret. - Portrait of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leices- ter---Zucchero, Education of Cupid.--Titian. Portraits---Paul Veronese. H H 3 LIST OF THE PICTURES AT TRENTHAM HALL, South-side. - St. Margaret---School of Caracci. West side. - Portrait of Don Garcia --- Sarmiento czazzaz. Rape of Proserpine---Nicolo del' Affate. Portrait of Ratcliffe, Earl of Sussex. Head of Aretino–Tintoret. GALLERY---North-side. Old Somerset House. Six Subjects after the Antique---Péchut. View on the Frith of Forth--Elizabeth, Marchioness of Stafford. Bast-side. - The Entombment of Christ—Hilton. uth-side. View on the Frith of Forth---Elizabeth, Marchioness of Stafford. . . Seven Subjects after the Antique---Pechuz. Old Somerset House. MEW STAIRCASE---North-side, Scale of Mountains---Riddell. A Subject after the Antique--Pechur. South-side. A. Subject after the Antique---Pechur. Fingal's Cave in Staffa—Riddell. NEW ALCOWE ROOM---East-side. Portrait. South-side, Landscape---Gainsborough. THE HALL–North-side. Portrait of Lord Chancellor Thurlow--- Romney. East-side. - Portrait of King George III. after Sir Joshua Reynolds. Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Leveson---H. C. 7'00772, Queen Charlotte, after Sir J. Reynolds. Granville, Marquis of Stafford---Romney. STATE DRESSING-ROOM--- N.-side. Portrait of Caroline, Countess of Carlisle--- Angelica Kauffman. Portraits of Lady Anne Vernon, Lady Georgiana Elliot, The Duchess of Beau- ford, The Countess of Harrowby, and Viscount Granville---Romney. Lady Louisa Magº;4 Rauffman. St-32d6. Remorse-F. Rehberg.º. George Granville, Marquis of Stafford--- Owen, South-side. The Standard---Cooper. Landscape--- De Marne. ilandscape---Wymants. View of Nimeguen---Van Goyen. Portrait of Elizabeth, Marchioness of Stafford---Hoppner, Horse and Serpent---JWard. — F. Mile. Wymants. Londonio. STATE BED-ROOM---East-side. — Venetian School. — Watteau, Venus and Cupids---Coypel, — IWatteau, South-side. Landscape---Clennell. BII, LIARD-ROOM---North-side. Landscape--Barrett. Landscape---Vincent. Landscape---Barrett. . . South-side. Landscape---Cranmer. - MARCHIONESS OF STAFFORD’S ROOM---North-side. A Portrait Portrait of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex - A Landscape---Sir George Beaumont. A Gate, Pºſh-Runciman. — Pate/. East-side. - Portrait of Sir John Leveson----Marc Ger. 7'ard. Portraits, of King Charles II. James II. and Princess Henrietta Maria--Old Stone after Vandyck. Angelica--- Imperiali. Qhrist on the Mount View of Scheveling. Van Goyen. South-side. Wander Meulin. * — a --_ _ - Yest-side. A Painting in Imitation of Salvator Rosa.-- Lingelbach. Qaerphilly Castle---Ibbetson. Portrait of Lady. Elizabeth Belgrave.--- Gummow after Sir Thomas Lawre. Imitation of S. #ºvellach. Continued. MARCHION ESS OF STAFFORD'S BED-ROOM---North-side. Game---Reinagle. - East-side. Sea-piece---Brooking. - Portrait of Sir Bevil Granville—Walker. Portrait of Frances, Countess of Mar--- Ch. Kirkpatrick Sharpe, Esq. - A Subject after Titian--- Wm. Cantrill. Dunrobin Castle--- W. Williams. - South-side. Children---Rising. - West-side. Head-–Miss Geddes. MARQUIS OF STAFFORD’S BED- ROOM---North-side. The Holiday Feast---Miss M. Spilsbury. East-side. Heraclitus---Spagnoletto. Peasant Boy--Millichap. Saint and Angel. - South-side. Sheep-folding---Starke. A School--Barney. West-side. Danae--after Titian. Portrait of Sir Archibald Macdonald---- razg. A_View of the New Gallery at Cleveland House---J. C. Smith. Qur Saviour—-Craig. A Young Man.--Geunaro. MARQUIS OF STAFFORD’S ROOM, - orth-side. View of Rhodes---Meyer. Croyland Abbey--Cotman. View of Rhodes---Meyer. Interior of a Kitchen---Pugin. Boys and Game---Heaphy. Landscape---Du Croz. Small Landscapes---Craig. t-side. Wetherby Bridge---Girtin. Cauldron Linn---Glover. Terni.--Du Croz. Tivoli--Ditto. South-side. Landscape---Dewint. A Landscape and Figures---Elizabeth, Mar- gºes of Stafford, the figures by H. Bun- ry Athens–-Casas. Ephesus---Ditto, - STAIRCASE----North side. View of Trentham--- Wootton. Sheepfolding---Stacke. Ithuriel---Alstone. - East-side. Holy Family--- Rubens. Landscape---Bochart. - Hunting, in , Leicestershire, with Portraits of the Earl of Cardigan, and John, Earl Gower--- Wotton. &outh-side. Newmarket---Wottom. - West-side. View of Heidelberg Qarnival at Venice---Tiepolo. Pitto---Ditto. The Holy Family.--Venetian school. NQRTH BED-ROOM--South-side. Portrait of Gertrude, Duchess of Bed- ford-i-Knapton. Evelyn, Duke of Kingston. Evelyn, Lady Gower. - West-side. Portrait of Queen Anne. A Portrait. DRESSING ROOM TO DITTO. Portrait of Lady Margaret Beckford, as Serena.-Romney. OLD ALCOVE ROOM-North-side. Pºſt of Katharine, Duchess of Rut- a ſld. Portraits of Mr. Wm. Leveson Gower and Sister, Mrs. Proby. West-side Portrait of Queen Mary. Katharine Lady Wyndham. The Countess of Gainsborough. - OAK ROOM.–North-side. Portrait of Dr. Johnson—Sir J. Reynolds. The Earl of Sandwich—Knapton. Copy from Liotard. Holy Family—Venetian school. Views from the Trinita del Monte—Freer- S072, East-side. Portrait of Mr. Porter–Hogarth. South-side, Portrait of Elizabeth, Marchioness of Stafford—Phillips. Head of St. Francis. A DRESSING ROOM BETWEEN THE OAK AND SCROLL ROOM.– North-side. - Portrait of Viscount Granville–Downman. East-side. Catharine, daughter of Mr. Wm. Leve- son Gower. Cupid–Goupie. */ §y Piping—Gertrude, Duchess of Bed- 07 dº. West-side. Portrait of Elizabeth, Countess of Walde- grave—Lady Diana Beauclerk. - Charlotte, Countess of Surrey, Lady Eliza- beth, and Lord Francis Leveson Gower- Edridge. SCROLL ROOM-North-side. . . Portrait of Robert Cecil, Earl of Salis- bury, after Corn. Jansen. - Pºſts of Granville, Marquis of Staf- OrC1. George Granville, Marquis of Stafford. Susan, Marchioness of Stafford. Lady Louisa Macdonald. .. Caroline, Countess of Carlisle. Lady Anne Vernon. Lady Georgiana Elliot, and Charlotte Sophia, Duchess of Beaufort–Angelica Rauffman. - East-side. Portrait of Judge Dyer. A Portrait. - South-side. . Portrait of Lady Katharine Leveson— Cornelius Jansen. West-side. A Portrait. Queen Mary—Sir Peter Lely. Sir John Leveson–Marc Gerrard. Lady Leigh of Stoneleigh–Corn. Jansen. TAPESTRY ROOM-North side. o; Man's Head — A Disciple of Rem- razzaſt. East-side. Queen Henrietta Maria—Stone after Van. 3/c/c. Mary, Queen of Scots. A Portrait. The Duc d’Alençon—Porbus. A Portrait—Corm. Jansen. East-side. Two Apostles—Paul Veronese. View in Watford—John Varley. Village Politicians—Ostade. - Cows' and Asses' Heads—Huett Williers. Louisa, Countess Gower. South-side. -— Paul Peroness. The Earl of Moray—Corn. Jansen. . CHINTZ ROOM-- North-side. Elizabeth, Countess Waldegrave---Gawin Hamilton. Jane, Countess of Rochester and Claren On — East-side. Catharine Tady Wyndham. John Lord Gower--Dahl. South-side. Jane, Countess of Rochester and Charen don---Dahl. West-side. Mr. Bernard Granville. Mr. Wm. Leveson Gower. John, Earl Gower---Knapton." DRESSING ROOM, OPPOSITE THE SCROLI, ROOM---East-side. John, Duke of Rutland—-Dahl. Catharine Lady Gower---Ditto. - South-side. Guido's Mother---Guido. A Portrait. Portrait of Lionello Spada. Anne, Countess of Jersey. View of Canterbury---La Ports. Moonlight---G. Arnold. View of Peterborough: La Porte. - ilson.* PICTURE ROOM---North side. Three Views of Trentham. East-side. Portrait of Sir Edward Wyndham. John, Lord Gower. John, Earl Gower. South-side. Portrait of Mrs. William Leveson Gower West-side. Portrait of the Earl of Gainsborough. Mr. William Leveson Gower. WHITE ROOM--- West side. Pºiº of Katharine, Duchess of Rut- an Ol. Mary, Duchess of Rutland. John, Duke of Kingston. North-side. Portrait of Evelyn Lady Gower. H H 4 ljigiton #}all, ºtaffortugbirc; THE SEAT OF J O H N S P A R R O W, E S Q. Bishton HALL stands on a commanding and beautiful situation near Wolseley Bridge, having the river Trent and Grand Trunk Canal immediately in front, backed by the rich view of Wolseley Park, rising on the opposite side of the river. The House is of regular architecture, and of modern erection; it consists of a centre nearly quadrangular, large, and three stories in height; from the cornice rises a small pediment ornamented with palms, and the angles of the building have rustic quoins. A very neat Portico, supported by four Doric columns, is placed at the entrance; the front is lengthened and improved by two wings slightly convexed. To the right of the House, in our view, is seen the orna- mental Tower in the Garden. It is an hexagon, with a pointed arched window on every side, and embattled parapet; a pleasing object, erected with much taste. In the views, the Trent forms a noble and principal object: this river takes its rise from three springs, or heads, in the north-west extremity of Staf- fordshire, and, soon after the union of its three streams, passes Stanley, traverses the Staffordshire potteries, which extend through a series of villages for nearly seven miles, one of the most remarkable districts in the kingdom; in which part, Bucknall, four miles north-east of Newcastle, also belongs to Mr. Sparrow of Bishton. At Stoke, it meets the navigable canal from the Trent to the Mersey, commonly called the Grand Trunk. After passing Trentham, this noble river flows by the town of Stone, and waters the grounds of the noble mansions of Sandon, Ingestrie, and Tixall; from whence to Bishton, a distance of four miles, it flows through as beautiful a valley as is to be found in any part of England. Its various scenes, rich in every object of rural beauty, are luxu- riantly picturesque, smiling with verdure, and crowned with plenty. Having beautified and enriched the county of Stafford during a course of more than fifty miles, the Trent, swelled by the romantic Dove, runs eastward through Derbyshire, and at Shardelow, seven miles south-west of Derby, becomes navigable for large vessels; and here the Grand Trunk Canal terminates at the distance of ninety-three miles from its other extremity, where it joins the Mersey. Bishton, or Bishopton, is in the hundred of Pirehill, two miles north of Rudgeley. John Sparrow, Esq., the present proprietor, of an ancient family, served the office of High Sheriff for the county of Stafford in the year 1789, and was more than thirty years Chairman of the Quarter Sessions. He married Elizabeth, daughter and coheiress of Ralph Morton, Esq. of Wolstanton, in this county, an original descendant of the Ducie family. 3-A $5ugborough Jarit, $tafforugbirt; THE SEAT OF V IS C. O U N T A N S O N. The family of Anson have been seated in Staffordshire for several generations, originally at Dunston, in the parish of Penkridge. William Anson, Esq., in the reign of King James I., purchased the manor of Shugborough, now the chief residence of this noble family. George Lord Anson, the celebrated Admiral, resided at Moor Park, in Hert- fordshire; on his decease, in 1762, his immense property devolved to his elder brother, Thomas Anson, Esq., of Shugborough, a gentleman of a highly culti- vated mind, who, upon this accession to his fortune, enlarged the family man- sion, and first conceived the noble project of embellishing the whole surround- ing country. He invited to Shugborough James Stuart, the architect, whose classic taste procured him the title of “Athenian;” under his direction, a monu- ment after the model of Adrian’s Arch at Athens, was erected in a conspicuous spot, to the memory of Lord Anson: it is called “The Triumphal Arch,” and is decorated with medallions emblematic of naval victories. Above the arch is a colonnade divided into three compartments, of which the centre is occupied by a military trophy, and the sides by a sarcophagi, with busts of Lord and Lady Anson; the whole of white marble. From Stuart's designs were also erected exact models of the Choragic monument of Lysicrates, and of the octagon tower of Andronicus Cyrrhestes. Besides these classical monuments, which are at a considerable distance from the Mansion, there are several tasteful buildings and seats in the pleasure grounds; a beautiful group at the lower end of the garden, the work of Scheemaker, is much admired. Two lovers, express- ed in ancient pastoral figures, appear attentive to a shepherd, who points to an inscription, “ET IN ARCADIA EGo,” upon a tomb, conveying the moral, that there are no situations in life so delicious, but which death must at length snatch us from. To the improvements of his predecessor, the late noble possessor has added very considerably. The principal front of the Mansion is now adorned with a magnificent portico of eight fluted columns of the Ionic order, and, without destroying the symmetry of the edifice, his Lordship added two apartments; one, a Drawing Room, 46 feet by 28 feet; the other, a Saloon, 54 feet by 22 feet, supported on each side by six columns of Scagliola. The interior of this noble Mansion is decorated with many valuable pictures, and a fine collection of antique statues. Four of the finest statues are in the vestibule to the Drawing Room, viz. Paris, Amphitrite, Neptune, and a Faun and Satyr; also a beautiful Bacchus by Nollekens, inscribed NoMAekmvoc erotei. Among the paintings are two by Guido—Susanna and the Elders, and St. Peter in Prison; two by Domenechino; a landscape by Claude; others by Nicholas and Gaspar Poussin ; a portrait of George Lord Anson in the Dining Room. and several by Vandervelde, Teniers, and by the most celebrated masters of the Italian and Flemish schools. Here are also five productions of the pencil of the Dowager Wiscountess Anson. The late Lord Anson carried the improve- ments of the surrounding country to a very great extent. His Lordship entirely removed the old village of Shugborough, which stood inconveniently near to a distant eminence, and also cut a new channel for the river Sow; on the banks of which, and opposite the back front of the present Mansion, the old house stood : a stone bridge of three arches, which crossed the river at Hollisford, has also been removed about half a mile higher up the stream. The Lodges which his Lordship erected, at the entrances of the principal approaches to the House, are much admired. - 3-A 2 1jlitijcſiclu, stafforugiyirc; THE SEAT OF ! L O R D B A G O T. BLITHEFIELD is an ancient seat of the family of Bagot; and came into possession of the family by the marriage of Sir Ralph Bagot with the heiress of Blithefield, in Edward the Third’s reign, 1367. The Park, which is at some distance from the House, is remarkable for its towering oaks, which for number, height, straightness, and value, are esteemed the finest in England. The Mansion sur- rounds a quadrangle, and still retains its ancient simplicity; but has within these few years received considerable improvements, with an attention to com- fort and propriety not always observable in the alteration of houses of so ancient a date. The best rooms are the Hall, over the chimney, in which is a good sculpture in stone, of King John signing Magna Charta, the Library, and a large Drawing-room lately added. The collection of coins here are considered the most valuable and instructive in England; they are the bequest of Thomas Anson, Esq. We are obliged to contract our account, that we may include § 3%igt of tije principal jicture; at 36Litijefield. The Rape of Europa, Albano—St. John Baptiz- ing Christ, a Landscape, Zuccarelli—St. Jerome presenting his Works to the Infant Jesus, Corregio —Rachel at the Well, C. Loti—The Flight into Egypt, Zuccarelli—Birds, Hondekaeter—A Boy’s Head, Fr. Burtolomeo—The Annunciation, Rothe- namer, when he painted at Venice—A Storm, G. Poussin—A Singer, Murillo—Nativity of St. John, P. Veronese—Virgin and Child, Raphael–Players at Minciati, Albert Durer—Landscape, G. Poussin —A Portrait, Vandyke—Burning the Vatican, Raphael—A Magdalen, Guido—Boors Drawing Wine from a Wat—A Concert, Palamedes—A Supper with Singers—Palamedes—Virgin and Dead Christ (an Altar-piece in the Chapel), Dam. de Volterra—Head of St. John, Guercino.—Three Marys with the Body of Christ, a copy from A. Caracci—A Head of Moliere, Spanish School— Stoning of St. Stephen, Filippo Laura—Boors Drinking, Altar-piece with Virgin and Child, Benv. Garofalo–Fruit and Dead Game, Fyt —Landscape with a Mill-pool, Van Goyen—A Head, an oval, Tintoret—A Pass of the Alps, Colomba—Ruins of Roman Buildings, P. Panini— The Duke of Buckingham, Giorgione—A Land- Scape, P. Brill—The Angel appearing to the Shepherds, And. Sacchi—A Landscape, P. Brill— Jacob's Journey, Castiglione—The Trinity, exem- plified by Christ in the lap of the Deity, who wears a Tiara, a dove above, painted on a gold ground, Albert Durer—Virtue Triumphing over Vice, a sketch of the great picture in the Council of the Palace of St. Marc at Venice, Paolo Veronese—Lot and his Daughters, Guercino. This is painted in his light manner, and has been engraved by Strange— The Continence of Scipio, Seb. Concha—The Judg- ment of Solomon, S. Vouet—The Feast of Levi, a sketch, P. Veronese—Interior of a Kitchen, Giac. Bassan—Women preparing Pot-herbs, Ostade— Landscape and Figures, Holbein—A Sketch. C. Cignani—Two Neapolitan Officers, Valentino— Boors at Cards, Teniers—Head, a Study, C. Maratti —A Poor Family, Le Nain—Portrait of a Young Lady, Rosalba-Petrarch's Triumph of Time, Old Franks. This Picture contains the Portrait of Petrarch, and of several of his friends and favourites —A View of St. Peter's at Rome, G. Orchiati- Cupids at Play, Rothenamer—Virgin and Infant Christ, Italian School—A Landscape with Goats, &c., P. Brill, the figures by An. Caracci—Portrait of Walter Chetwynd of Ingestrie, Sir P. Lely—A Battle-piece, Borgognome—A Piper, Fr. Hals— The Virgin Mary, C. Maratti—Christ Bearing the Cross, Van Eyck—The Nativity, Ditto—The Scourging of Christ, Ditto—A Flemish Officer and Woman on Horseback, Blekers—An Improvisario with a Guitar, supposed to represent Ariosto, Lanfranc-A Landscape after Booth, De Heusch— A Friar in the Character of Diogenes, Lanfranc— A Man driving Cattle, Castigliome—An Old Man Reading, Wiscountess Dowager Anson–Landscape, Van Goyen. And the following Portraits. Walter Devereux, Earl of Essex, in rich armour, and inscribed “ Virtutis Comes Invidia”—Sir Walter Aston of Tixall—Villiers, Duke of Buckingham— Henry, Earl of Huntingdon, with the date 1588, aet. 52—Lewis Bagot—A Portrait unknown, with the date 1622, ast. 40—The Lord Treasurer Bur- leigh, a head—Colonel Richard Bagot, who fell at the battle of Naseby—Mrs. Salusbury of Bach- ymbed Denbighshire—Sir Edward Bagot—Eliza- beth Bagot, afterwards Countess of Uxbridge— Charles Salusbury–Mary Countess of Aylesford, Hudson—Mary Bagot, Countess of Dorset, a beauty of the gay court of Charles II.-William Legge, first Earl of Dartmouth and his Lady—Henry, Earl of Bolingbroke, when young, in his robes— Hugo Grotius, School of Rembrandt—Landscape, Cattle and Figures, Patel—A Fish-Market, Batt. Bassan–St. Paul shaking off the Viper, Guercino. Painted in his dark manner. 3-A 3 39agic! 39all, Štafforugbirt; THE SEAT OF THE HONOURABLE ROBERT CURZON. HAGLEY HALL is situated at the north-east extremity of Cannock Chase, on the confines of the Hundred of Cuttlestone, and within half a mile of the town of Rudgeley. The House is now extremely irregular in its front, arising from enlargements made at various periods. The late Viscount Curzon, in the improvements made under his direction, contributed greatly to render the seat interesting and picturesque in appearance, while the greatest attention was paid to comfort in the interior : the House is environed with beautiful woods and plantations. This was the patrimonial estate of the Weston family, from the early period of King Edward III. - - Sir Richard Weston, Knt., was a Bencher of the Inner Temple, and a Baron of the Exchequer; he died in 1658: his eldest son was a colonel in the army of King Charles I., and was slain, in the Isle of Man, in his majesty's service. Sir Richard Weston, created Earl of Portland by King Charles I., was also descended from this family, the principal branch of which were settled at, and derived their name from, Weston-under-Lizard, in this county. Hagley afterwards became the property of the late Wiscount Curzon, who was a younger son of Sir Nathaniel Curzon, Bart., of Kedleston, in Derbyshire, by Mary, daughter and co-heir of Sir Ralph Assheton, Bart., of Middleton, in Lancashire, and younger brother of the late Lord Scarsdale ; he was born February 2nd, 1729, and was elected Member of Parliament for the borough of Clitherow in 1754, for which place he retained his seat until his elevation to the Peerage by the title of Lord Curzon, by patent, dated August 13th, 1794, from whence he was advanced to be Wiscount Curzon, February 27th, 1802. His Lordship married Esther, only daughter of William Hanmer, Esq., of Betterfield, Shropshire, and had issue the Hon. Penn Assheton Curzon, who married Sophia, eldest daughter of Richard, Earl Howe, K.G., at whose death, in 1799, she became, eventually, Baroness Howe in her own right, the Barony being limited to his daughter, and her issue male. On the decease of the late Wiscount Curzon, March 21, 1820, at the very advanced age of 92, his Lordship was succeeded in his title and estates by his grandson, Richard William, now Earl Howe, who married, in 1820, Lady Harriet Georgiana, daughter of the Earl of Cardigan; and on July 14, 1821, His Majesty, George IV., in consideration of his descent from the late dis- tinguished Admiral, was pleased to advance his Lordship to the Earldom. Hagley Hall was left by the late Wiscount Curzon to his son, the Honourable Robert Curzon, brother to Earl Howe. 3-A 4 Cixall 390 uge, $taffortugbirc; THE SEAT OF SIR THOMAS CLIFFORD, BART. THE Manor of Tixall was one of the many manors in the county of Stafford, bestowed by William the Conqueror on Robert de Toeni, or de Stadford. It afterwards came into the family of Wasteneys, from whom it was purchased by the famous Judge Littleton. His grand-daughter, Joan Littleton, brought it into the family of Aston, by her marriage with Sir John Aston, of Haywood, Knight-banneret; and by the marriage of the Honourable Barbara Aston, daughter and coheiress of James, fifth Lord Aston, with the Honourable Thomas Clifford, father of the present pro- prietor, it came into the family of Clifford. The Mansion is situated nearly in the centre of the parish, and occupies a consi- derable extent of ground; but the only part fully exposed to view is the south front, which was added by the Hon. Thomas Clifford, to the quadrangle erected by James Lord Aston, in 1750. It is built of Tixall stone, and is ornamented with a portico of the Doric order, the shaft of each of the columns formed of a single block, 15 feet in length. The front is extended, by a screen on each side, also decorated with Doric columns and pilasters, to the length of 144 feet, each screen surmounted by a large pedestal and lion couchant. The Hall of Entrance is 24 feet square, to the left of which is the Library, which measures 28 by 24 feet, and contains about 4000 volumes. It also contains a large painting, by the late Edward Bird, R.A., of the Landing of Louis XVIII. at Calais, in 1814; a most interesting picture, taken on the spot, and rendered more valuable from the number of Portraits it contains, viz., Louis XVIII. King of France, the Duchess of Angouleme, Sir John Beresford, Commander of the Royal Yacht, the Prince of Condé, the Duc de Bourbon, the French nobles and ladies of the court, the Earl of Buckinghamshire, Lord Cawdor, Lord Sidmouth, Sir Thomas Clifford, Bart. &c. &c. A Picture, to which this may be considered as a companion, of the Embarkation at Dover in the same year, had been previously painted by the same artist, for his late Majesty, then Prince Regent, and which is now in the Royal Collection. On the right of the Hall is the Dining Room, 36 feet long, by 24 feet wide, and, like the Hall and Library, 16 feet 6 inches high. One of the paintings with which this room is decorated, is of uncommon size: it contains eleven Portraits, as large as life, and represents Walter, the fourth Lord Aston, of Forfar, with the Lady Mary Howard, his wife, their children and attendants: it was painted by Richard Van Bleek. There is also, by the same artist, a full-length Portrait of Thomas, Duke of Norfolk, in his robes, and with the Earl Marshal's staff: a Portrait of Catherine Gage, second wife of the fourth Lord Aston; and over the doors are two Heads, one by Vandyck, the other by Cornelius Jansen. There are also in this room, Catiline's Conspiracy, by Salvator Rosa, and two large historical subjects, by Casali. They originally formed part of the collection of Mr. Beckford, at Fonthill. Over these three rooms, on the ground floor, are two excellent Bedchambers, and in the centre, a Drawing Room, which opens into a spacious Balcony, over the Portico, commanding an enchanting prospect. In this room is a valuable Portrait of Cromwell, Earl of Essex, by Holbein, an engraving of which is included in “The Illustrious Heads,” by Edmund Lodge, Esq.; Sportsmen, by Murillo; Virgin and Child, by Solimeni; Christ in the Garden, by Carlo Maratti, &c. The Gate-House, which stands a few paces to the west of the Mansion, is the most elegant antique edifice of its kind in the kingdom. It consists of three stories, decorated with Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns, and is flanked by four octagon towers. Views of it are to be seen in Plot's Staffordshire, Grose's Antiquities, and in the Beauties of England and Wales. It was built in 1580, by Sir Walter Aston, who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth, for his bravery at the siege of Leith. Behind the Gate-House are the ruins of the ancient seat of the Astons, which was completed in 1555. The most remarkable remains are, a bow-window, richly decorated with Gothic ornaments, and an oriel, on the ceiling of which are, very neatly carved in stone, the arms of Montfort, Freville, Byron, and Walsh, ancestors of the Astons. 3-B §uinnerton 49all, stafforugbirc; THE SEAT OF THOMAS FITZHERBERT, ESQ. This handsome edifice was erected in the reign of Queen Anne. It is of stone, and the principal front is divided into three compartments—viz., a centre with four pilasters, and two wings, the whole surmounted by vases; the architecture of the building, altogether, marking the period of its erection. The house stands on a commanding eminence ; and from the leads of the building is a very exten- sive prospect of the north-west parts of Stafford, with Shropshire, Cheshire, and Worcestershire in the distance; the principal entrance is by four steps into the great hall, of considerable dimensions: the apartments are spacious, and the whole interior is fitted up with much elegance, at once bespeaking the refined taste of the present proprietor. The house contains many valuable pic- tures. A very elegant chapel adjoins the mansion, for the use of the family and tenantry, who are of the Roman Catholic persuasion. The parish church stands by the road-side, and forms a pleasing object in the view. The family of the proprietor is of ancient and noble descent, having for their founder, Heribert, Earl of Vermandois, about the year 900. Sir William Fitzherbert, Knight, in 1225, obtained a grant of the manor of Norbury, near Ashbourne, in Derbyshire, to him and his heirs for ever. And there they resided for about four hundred and fifty years ; till the marriage of William Fitzherbert with Isabel, daughter and heiress of Humphrey Swin- nerton of this place, about the middle of the sixteenth century, since which time it has been the principal seat of this branch of the family. Of this family was Sir Anthony Fitzherbert, Knight, the celebrated Judge, author of “Natura Brevium Novel, 1534,” in French; a work often reprinted, and highly esteemed; and also of the “Book of Husbandry, 1634;” reprinted frequently in the reigns of Mary and Elizabeth, but now very scarce; a copy is, however, preserved in the Library here. This work obtained for its author the title of “ The Father of English Husbandry,” and was the result of forty years’ experience in agricultural pursuits. We had nothing, says Hartes in his essays on husbandry, for the space of an hundred years, that resembled a systematical body of agriculture, but Fitzherbert's two books. Sir Anthony also published some other useful books on law. Fuller observes, “These, his writ- ings, are monuments which will longer continue his memory than the flat blue marble stone under which he lies interred in Norbury church.” He died in 1538. The ancient mansion at Norbury is now a farm-house, but the study of Sir Anthony is still preserved ; it is wainscoted with oak, and on each of the panels is inscribed select sentences out of Scripture, chiefly from the book of Wisdom, in old English characters. On the death of Thomas Fitzherbert, Esq. who built this seat, at Nice, in the south of France, in 1781, without issue, the Swinnerton estates devolved to his brother Basil, whose son, Thomas Fitzherbert, Esq., is the present possessor. Swinnerton Hall is in Pirehill hundred, and is three miles north-west from the town of Stone. 3-B 2 Hºngcºtric, ºtafforty gijirc; THE SEAT OF E A R L T A L B O T. INGESTRIE, anciently called Ingestrent, was a part of the great barony of Stafford, granted to Robert de Toeni, by King William the Conqueror. In the reign of King Henry II. it was held by Eudo de Mitton; and in the time of King Henry III., by the marriage of Isabella de Mitton with Sir Philip Chet- wynd, it passed into the present noble family. The parish is small, and nearly all in demesne. It is bounded on the east by the river Trent, from which it rises by a gradual ascent, till it joins the parish of Tixall on the south. Towards this part is the Ley Park, adjoining to which is the Deer Park, and the Pleasure-ground commonly called the Wilderness. this is a handsome tract of forest scenery; one part being a close thicket, the other an open grove of majestic oaks, some of which are above twelve or fourteen feet in girth, at five feet from the ground. The approach to the House from the north is through an avenue of beech- trees of uncommon size and beauty; beneath this magnificent shelter stands the ancient mansion, on the declivity of the hill. It is built in the style of architecture which prevailed in the time of Queen Elizabeth ; the body of brick, with quoins and dressings to the windows, the large projections, &c., wholly of stone. The south front is a fine piece of the original work, and its appearance is very striking and venerable. The present Earl Talbot has lately pulled down the north front, which was of more modern date; and, with that good taste and discernment which are conspicuous in all his improvements, has re-erected it in the same style of architecture as the south front; by which not only the exterior grandeur of the whole is much increased, but a noble suite of apartments has been formed within. The Entrance-porch and Tower are richly ornamented by a carved balus- trade, rising from a base, within which is a cupola; the balustrade is con- tinued along the whole length of the front. Over the fire-place in the great Hall hangs an excellent picture of Walter Chetwynd, Esq. in a great wig, and crossed by a rich sash, the gentleman at whose sole charge the church of Ingestrie was erected, in the year 1676. He was a man of great learning, liberality, and piety, and particularly fond of the study of antiquities. - Among other judicious improvements made within these few years, his Lord- ship has also completed a handsome approach to the Mansion from the south ; and, for this purpose, has planted a salt marsh, which, before it was drained, was almost incapable of vegetation; and has removed from the Pleasure-ground an ancient triumphal arch, which, with some additional buildings and decorations, now forms an elegant and appropriate entrance-lodge. Ingestrie is in Pyrehill Hundred, and is three miles north-east from Stafford. By the will of Walter Chetwynd, it was inherited by John Chetwynd of Rudge; John’s eldest son Walter was created Viscount Chetwynd, of Ireland, and was succeeded by both his brothers, John and William Richard, in title. From the latter descends the present Wiscount Chetwynd ; but this estate went to Cathe- rine, eldest daughter and final heir of John, the second Wiscount, second wife of John Talbot, third son of the Lord Chancellor Talbot. Her eldest son, John Chetwynd Talbot, succeeded his uncle, William, Earl Talbot, in the title revived to him; and his son, Charles Chetwynd, is the present Earl, and pro- prietor of this estate. - 3-B 3 #ing's liromley, 39all, staffortugbirc; THE SEAT OF M. R. S. L. A N E. KING's BROMLEY HALL was built in the beginning of the last century, and is a handsome edifice, surrounded by beautiful and extensive shrubberies, through which the river Trent flows. . There is a flower-garden on an island, romantically situated, from which is a good view of the falls of the river. The interior of the house contains many good apartments: there is also an extensive and very fine Library, the books of which were chiefly collected by the late John Lane, Esq.; and a good collection of Coins and other curiosities, among which may be ranked an original Letter from Charles II. to Mrs. Jane Lane, from Paris, with a Miniature of himself, sent to her at the same time. King's Bromley Hall is situated in the rich vale of Trent, five miles from Lichfield, and eight from Wolseley Bridge, and was originally the residence of the Earls of Mercia. It continued in the king's hands until the time of Henry III., when it passed to the Corbets, and from them to a family of the name of Praers, in the reign of Edward IV. In 1508 it passed to the family of Partrich, with whom it remained till the reign of Elizabeth, when, after some litigation, it was transferred by Edward Partrich to F. Agard, of Derbyshire. King's Bromley remained in the family of Agard till, in 1670, it was sold to Mr. Newton, of South Wingfield, in Derbyshire, and of the island of Barbadoes. The last Mr. Newton died in 1783, and, by his will, left his estates of King's Bromley, and his property in Derbyshire and Barbadoes, to his sisters, Lady Holte and Mrs. Elizabeth Newton. Lady Holte died in April, 1784, and Mrs. E. Newton in December of the same year. The latter, by her will, devised King's Bromley and some of her West Indian estates, to her cousins, John and Thomas Lane, Esqrs. On the division of the property, King's Bromley was allotted to the elder brother, the late John Lane, Esq., an eminent barrister of Lincoln's Inn, who, on his accession of fortune and marriage, quitted his profession, and constantly resided at King's Bromley, which he much improved. It is now the property and residence of his widow, who was Sarah, only daughter of John Lloyd, Esq., of the Wyle-Cop, Shrewsbury, and who married, first, John Amler, Esq., of Ford Hall, Shropshire. This gentleman died about two years after his marriage, and left an only daughter and heiress, who married, in 1811, William Edward Tomline, Esq., M. P., eldest son of the late Bishop of Winchester. In 1799, Mrs. Amler married the late John Lane, Esq., and by him had two sons; John Newton Lane, Esq., married, January 8th, 1828, Agnes, second daughter of Lord Bagot, by Lady Louisa Legge, daughter of the late Earl of Dartmouth; and the Rev. Thomas Leveson Lane, Vicar of King's Bromley. *...* The family of Lane is of great antiquity, and came over (if the Battle Abbey roll is to be credited) with William the Conqueror. In the 9th Edward II. Richard de la Lona, or Lane, descended from Adam de Lona de Hampton, lived at Wolverhampton, in Staffordshire. His great-grandson, by a marriage with the heiress of the family of Hyde, came into possession of Hyde, in the same county. His son, John Lane, purchased Bentley, and was styled, in the reign of Henry VI., John Lane de Bentley et de la Hyde, Arm. It was Colonel John Lane, of Bentley, Esq., who received and concealed King Charles II. after the battle of Worcester; and whose sister, Jane Lane, afterwards Lady Fisher, rode on horseback behind that monarch, in disguise, and thus conveyed him from Staffordshire to a friend's house near Bristol, from whence he afterwards safely escaped to France. For these signal services, after the Restoration, pensions were granted to Colonel John Lane and his sister; and the family was moreover dignified with this special badge of honour, the Arms of England in a canton, in augmentation of their paternal Arms. It is also handed down in the family, that a peerage was offered to Colonel Lane, but refused. The family of Lane continued to live at Bentley till 1740, when it was sold, and became the property of Viscount Anson. PICTURES.—A Head, Rembrandt—Landscape, Ruisdael–Landscape, Gainsborough—Landscape, Van Goyer—Doge's Palace at Venice, Canaletti—two Landscapes, Artois—a Harper, Mieris—Bagpipe and Violin Player, Ostade—Duke of Gloucester, son of Charles I., Vandyke—Sir–Holte, Cornelius Jansen—Mrs. Jane Lane, Sir Peter Lely—Colonel John Lane, Unknown—Colonel Thomas Lane, Van- dyke–Sir Thomas Lane, Sir Godfrey Kneller—King Charles, ditto—Mr. and Mrs. Newton, Gainsbo- rough—Miss Seymour, ditto—Mr. Alleyne, ditto—Miss Alleyne, ditto—Lady Alleyne and her Children, Unknown. 3-B 4 45cauticºcrt Jartº, staffortugbirc; TRE SEAT OF THE MARQUESS OF ANGLESEA, K.G. THIS princely Seat stands on the side of a lofty sloping eminence, five miles north of Lichfield, and about one mile west of the great road from London to Liverpool and Chester, sheltered above, and on each side, by beautiful rising grounds, and embosomed in trees, commanding in front, over the tops of far subjacent woods, a most extensive and agreeable view, so that it well vindi- cates the propriety of its name. The mansion was partly rebuilt by Thomas, Lord Paget, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, but many parts of the building are of far more remote antiquity. The exterior is very magnificent, having been greatly embellished and improved by a late noble owner; being now totally disengaged from the gateway, walls, and other obstructions that formerly encumbered it. Its original character has also been very happily preserved, in the extensive alterations it has recently undergone by direction of the noble Marquis. In the interior, particularly, it has received such improvements as render it, as well as one of the most capa- cious, one of the most comfortable, dwelling-houses in England. It is built with stone and brick; its plan is that of an half H. The old Porch of Entrance in front leads into a spacious and grand Hall, eighty feet by twenty-one, with a lofty groined roof, and adorned by a splendid window at the end, enriched by the armorial bearings of William, Lord Paget, K.G., and of his Lady, Anne, daughter and sole heir of Henry Preston, Esq., of Preston, in the county of York. Here is also a magnificent Gallery, ninety-seven feet long by seventeen feet wide. The Drawing Room, forty-two feet long by twenty-seven feet wide, contains a fine original Portrait, by Holbein, of the first Lord Paget, who was ennobled by King Edward VI. It is a three-quarters length, and he is represented in a bonnet, black gown furred, with a great forked beard, the George, a stick, and a dagger; a fine performance of the artist. Of this Lord Paget, it is related by Fuller, as the saying of a foreign potentate, that “he was not only fit to repre- sent kings, but to be a king himself.” There are, among many other portraits of distinguished personages, those of Henry, Earl of Holland, and Henrietta Maria, the Queen of King Charles the First, full-lengths, by Pandyck; portraits of their late Majesties, by Ramsay ; a Portrait of the late Earl of Uxbridge, in his parliamentary robes, by Pocock ; and a very animated Portrait of the noble Marquess's brother, Sir Arthur Paget, of which the face was painted by Hoppner. In compartments of the side windows are Portraits, in stained glass, of Edward the Fourth, Henry the Eighth, Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth, and King James the First, besides the celebrated Boar Hunt, and the Larder, by Snyders. The Drawing Room is adorned by four very large and highly-finished Landscapes, the performances of Ommeganch, of Antwerp. In compartments, over recesses for books in the Gallery, are a series of Paintings, representing some of the most important battles fought by the armies under John, Duke of Marlborough. In a Gallery over the entrance into the great Hall, is a fine Organ, by Pyke, in a neatly carved mahogany case, which was the gift of his late Majesty to this noble family. The furniture of lº magnificent abode is in correspondence with the date and style of the uilding. Beaudesert originally belonged to the Bishops of Lichfield, and was granted to Sir William Paget by King Edward VI. Richard Sampson, then Bishop of Lichfield, accepting of certain impropriations of the value of one hundred and eighty-three pounds a year, instead. 3-D 3rmitage Jarit, ºtaffortygijirc; THE SEAT OF THOMAS LISTER, ESQ. LL.D. This is a most beautifully sequestered Park, situated about six miles from the city of Lichfield, and two miles from the market-town of Rugeley. The Mansion, a large stone-coloured building, forms a perfect square; having at each angle a turret, surmounted by a cupola. In the centre of the principal front is a pro- jection, or bow; and the entrance to the house is through a portico, consisting of three Gothic arches. The whole house is embattled. The Library is a spacious room, fifty-four feet long, lighted by two Gothic bay windows, and contains a valuable and extensive collection of books. In the house also is a large collection of pictures, of ancient and modern masters. Amongst the family portraits are those of Sir William Lister, and his Lady, daughter of Sir Henry Bellasis, ancestor of the Earls of Faulconberg: also the portraits of Sir Martin Lister, and his Lady, daughter of Sir William Fairfax. There are also curious and ancient original portraits of Elizabeth, Countess of Chesterfield, daughter of Butler, Duke of Ormond; of Francis, first Earl of Westmoreland; of Dr. Butts, the physician of Henry VIII.; and of Claudius Gabriel Cibber, the sculptor, father of Colley Cibber. From the Park is a fine view to a great extent over the adjacent country. The principal entrance to the place is through a Lodge, situated on the great road leading from London to Liverpool and Chester; and the drive to the house, of about a mile and a half in length, exhibits a beautiful specimen of picturesque scenery. Adjoining the pleasure-grounds, the Grand Trunk Canal passes through a very noble subterraneous cavern. The Parish Church, placed on a rocky eminence, forms a pleasing object from the Park. Armitage is in the hundred of Offlow, south ; and was so called from a tradition that a hermit resided in a solitary place, between the river Trent and the church, whence its original name. The proprietor is of the ancient family of Lister, of Gisburne Park, in Yorkshire. His father, Nathaniel Lister, Esq., was many years representative in parliament of the borough of Clithero, and uncle to the present Lord Ribblesdale, who is the head of the family. In Debrett's Peerage, we find that the possessions of this noble family, upon the borders of the river Ribble, which gives origin to the title, are by descent of extraordinary antiquity. From a pedigree, in the hand-writing of Sir William Dugdale, and drawn up by him, it appears, that by the marriage of John, son of Sir Thomas Lister, in the reign of Edward the Second, A. D. 1312, with an heiress of the house of Bolton, the family of Lister derive a descent from the Saxon Earls of Mercia, through the families of Clare, Gaunt, and Romara. - Thomas Lister, Esq., the present proprietor of Armitage Park, married, first, Harriett, youngest daughter of John Seale, Esq. of Mount Boone, Devon; to whose memory an elegant monument is erected in the Cathedral Church of Lichfield; secondly, Mary, eldest daughter of the late Wm. Grove, Esq., LL.D. of Warwickshire, by Lucy, daughter of Edward Sneyd, Esq. of Staffordshire. 3-D 2 #ovicy Jarit, stafforugbirc; THE SEAT OF T HO MAS S N E Y D KY N N E R S L EY, E S Q. Loxley PARK is situated in that part of the county called the Woodlands, on the borders of Derbyshire, two miles west from the town of Uttoxeter. The estate is well wooded, and watered by the river Blithe, and a small stream, which, rising above Bromshall, passes through Loxley, and falls into the river Dove below Uttoxeter. The House has been partly rebuilt, its front cased with stone, and adorned with a portico of the Doric order. It stands upon a considerable elevation, and commands a picturesque view of the hamlet of Loxley, the villages of Bromshall, Churleigh, and of a beautiful tract of country. The Entrance Hall, forty feet by twenty-four wide, and thirty high, is a curious relic of old wainscot, embellished with paintings, in panel, of the Saviour—Virgin and Infant—the Flight into Egypt—the Apostles and Evange- lists, and the Last Supper—with a frieze or cornice of the Arms of the Royal Family of Stuart—the Nobility and Gentry of the kingdom, and the Potentates of Christendom, about the year 1607, in good preservation As early as the reign of Henry II. it was settled upon a younger son of Ferrers, Earl of Derby, whose principal seat was at Tutbury, in this county, and was possessed by a branch of that great family for some generations. It passed about the time of Edward III. to John de Kinnardsley, junior, (of Kinnardsley Castle, in the county of Hereford, where the family were estab- lished at the time of the Norman Conquest,) who married Johanna, sister and heiress of Thomas de Ferrers, Lord of Loxley, ever since whicn time the family of Kynnersley, or their representatives, have had possession. The last male possessor, Clement Kynnersley, Esq., who died in 1815 bequeathed the estate to his nephew, Thomas Sneyd, the youngest son of his eldest sister, Penelope, the wife of John Sneyd, Esq. of Bishton, and afterwards of Belmont, in this county; and the said Thomas Sneyd, with the estate, took the additional surname of Kynnersley. 3-R 3 4%lapſe 3!?apeg, ºtafforugbirt: THE SEAT OF JOHN ATKINSON, ESQ., MAPLE HAYES is situated on a pleasing eminence, at the distance of two miles south-west from Lichfield, of which city and its venerable cathedral, it com- mands a most delightful and interesting view. This mansion, the property and residence of John Atkinson, Esq., by whom it was principally erected, is spacious and commodious, and contains a choice collection of valuable paint- ings, chiefly by ancient masters. The prospect on every side the house is exceedingly picturesque and grand, comprehending, in the distance, the royal forest of Needwood, a most interesting spot, presenting a great and beautiful variety of aspect, as well as the luxuriantly rich domains of the vale of the Trent. The engraving represents the south-east front of the house. From the pleasure grounds at Maple Hayes rises a never-failing spring, which supplies the inhabitants of the Cathedral Close with abundance of the purest water. Attached to this property is the Botanic garden of the celebrated Dr. Darwin, and the identical scene of his elegant work bearing this title, which is amply furnished with notes, containing the natural history, and accounts of the properties of plants. This sequestered spot contains a spacious bath, stated by Sir John Floyer, Physician to King Charles II., who wrote a treatise on Cold-bathing, to be the coldest in England. The garden abounds with ornamented walks and secluded dells, and was the subject of Miss Anna Seward's beautiful poem ; the following classical lines are inscribed for the Naiad of the Fountain by Dr. Darwin : - “If the meek flower of bashful dye, Attract not thy incurious eye; If the soft murmuring rill, to rest, Enchant not thy tumultuous breast; Go, where ambition lures the vain, Or avarice barters peace for gain l’” 3%išt of the printcipal jittur.cg at ſºlapſe #}apeć, Mary Washing the Feet of Christ—Paul St. John Baptizing Christ—Domenichino. Veronese. Pilgrims at the Gate of a Convent—Terbergh. The Adoration of the Shepherds—Innocenza Cattle—Cuyp. da Mola. - Boors—Temiers. Solomon's Idolatry—Young Franks. Venus attired by the Graces-Albano. Centurion with a Group of Figures—Albert Defeat of the Saracens—Julio Roman0. - Durer. Portrait of King Edward the Sixth–Holbein. This is a chef d’aeuvre of the Master. Venus and Adonis—Titian. The Finding of Moses—Mola. Edmund Burke—Sir Joshua Reynolds, R.A. The Holy Family—Rembrandt. Sir Robert Walpole—Sir Godfrey Kneller. There are also many other pictures of great merit in this collection. 3-R 4 49elmingham £all, suffolk; THE SEAT OF L O U I SA, C O U N T E S S OF D Y S A. R. T. It is seldom we meet with a building affording so interesting a display of characteristic architecture of the early period assigned to Helmingham Hall, the style of which is evidently that of the reign of Henry VIII., when a love of splendour in domestic structures had its origin, and the embattled mansion succeeded to the frowning fortifications of the early barons. Our Views of the South-east and North-west Fronts give the most complete idea of this remark- able edifice. The circumstance of its being erected wholly of brick, adds con- siderably to its interest and curiosity: this had not been felt by some of its intermediate possessors, who had covered the building with a composition, giving to it the effect of stone, which has very judiciously been removed, and the beauty of its architectural character restored. This stately residence is situated in the hundred of Bosmere and Claydon, four miles south-east from Debenham, and eight miles from Ipswich, in a beautiful park comprehending four hundred acres, which contains some of the finest oak-trees in the county, many of them of great age, and which is abun- dantly stocked with deer, there never being less than seven hundred head in the park, amongst which are a few remarkably large stags. The Hall has been the principal seat of the family from the period of its erection, and here Sir Lionel Tollemache was honoured by a visit from Queen Elizabeth, for five days, from August 14th to 18th inclusive, in the year 1561. Her Majesty was entertained with great splendour and sumptuous hospitality, and during her visit stood godmother to Sir Lionel’s son, and at the same time presented his mother with a lute, which is still preserved. Very few innovations have been made in the mansion, and, with regard to its exterior appearance, it exists in all its pristine grandeur. It is a quadrangular structure, entirely of brick, environing a court, and completely surrounded by a terrace and moat, having the principal entrance in the centre of the south front, which elevation, the most conspicuous in our south-east view of the mansion, may be considered as having five divisions; the entrance porch, pro- jecting to the wall of the terrace, and surmounted by a gable termination, the apex of which, as well as the buttresses at the angles, are adorned with orna- mental finials, buildings on each side in continuation, and others at each angle, where they assume a more ornamented character: both on this front, and on the returns at east and west, are large bay windows, with projecting cornices and embattled parapets, and the gables terminated by richly wrought finials; these, as well as the chimneys, ornamented in the same manner, with reticulated and indented mouldings, have a beautiful and singular effect. The approach is by drawbridges, on the east and south fronts, which are raised every night. The moat, as well as a fine piece of water in the park, is frequented by great numbers of wild fowl, which, by indulgence, have become singularly tame. . In the Great Hall is a vast collection of ancient armour, and the library is remarkable for the number of early printed books it contains; all in very fine condition. There are in some of the chambers a few fine paintings, and many ancient and highly curious portraits of members of the various branches of the family. Amongst the pictures are two views in Cheshire by Wilson, and a fine landscape by Morland. - The Church is near the boundary of the Park, and forms a beautiful and picturesque object. It contains many splendid memorials of the Tollemaches. One monument, to the memory of Anna Maria, Countess of Dysart, who died 14th September, 1804, aet. 59, is by Nollikens. r 3-Q HELMINGHAM HALL, SUFFOLK. The Family flourished in the greatest repute, and in an uninterrupted male succession in this county, from the arrival of the Saxons in this kingdom, to 1821, having borne a conspicuous part in the annals and history of the county for above thirteen hundred years; but upon the death of the last Earl, on March 9, of that year, became extinct in the male line. Hugh Talmache, who subscribed the Charter, sans date, but about the reign of King Stephen, of John de St. John, granted to Eve, the first Abbess of God- stowe, in Oxfordshire, is the first of the family on record. In his old age he became a monk at Gloucester, and gave to the Abbey there a moiety of his town of Hampton, which Peter, his son, confirmed in the time of the first Abbot. William Talmache gave lands in Bentley and Dodness to the Priory of Ipswich, which gifts were confirmed in the reign of King John. In the twenty- fifth year of the reign of Edward I. Sir Hugh de Talmache held the Manor of Bentley of the crown, as well as the fourth part of the village of Aketon, in the hundred of Baberg, by Knight's Service, servitium militare. Sir Lionel Tollemache, of Bentley, who flourished in the reigns of Henry VI. and Edward IV., married the heiress of the family of Helmingham, by which alliance, he acquired this estate. His son, John, was the father of Lionel, who most probably built the present edifice. He was High Sheriff of this County, and of Norfolk, in 1512. In the thirty-eighth year of his reign, King Henry VIII. granted him the Manors of Wansden, Le Church Hey, Bury Hall, Wyllows, and Overhall, to hold of the crown by Knight's service. His son, Lionell, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth, and was High Sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk in 1567. He married Dorothy, the daughter of Sir Richard Wentworth, of Nettlested, and was the father of Sir Lionel Tollemache, who was High Sheriff of the above-mentioned Counties in 1593. His son, Sir Lionel, was High Sheriff of Suffolk, in 1609, and was advanced to the dignity of a Baronet, at the first institution of that Order, in 1611, being the twelfth Baronet in the order of precedency. In 1617 he was again High Sheriff of this County, and married Catharine, the daughter of Henry, Lord Cromwell, of Wimbledon, by Mary, his Lady, daughter of John, Marquess of Winchester. He was succeeded in title and estate by his son, Sir Lionel Tollemache, Bart., who lived in great honour and esteem in the County, and was succeeded by his son, Sir Lionel, who married Elizabeth, the daughter and heiress of William Murray, the first Earl of Dysart, by whom he had a son, Sir Lionel Tollemache, the fourth Baronet, who, on the death of his mother, in 1696, became the second Earl of Dysart, a title derived from the Royal Borough of that name in Fifeshire. By the Act of Union, in 1707, he became a Peer of Great Britain.-His Lordship married, in 1680, Grace, the eldest daughter and co-heiress of Sir Thos. Wilbraham, Bart., of Woodhey, in Cheshire, by which alliance the family became possessed of the Seat of Woodhey and vast estates in Cheshire: the Mansion is now a Farm House. The second brother of this Earl was Thomas Tollemache, a gallant and dis- tinguished officer in the reign of King William III. He was killed in an unfortunate attempt to destroy the Harbour of Brest, 30th June, 1694, and is buried at Helmingham. The Earl of Dysart deceased 3rd February, 1726, and was succeeded by his grandson, Lionel, the third Earl, who was created a Knight Companion of the most ancient Order of the Thistle, in 1743. His Lordship died in 1770, and was succeeded by his son, Lionel, the fourth Earl of Dysart, who died at Ham House, 22nd February, 1799, aet. 63, and was succeeded in his honours and estates by his brother, Wilbraham, the fifth Earl of Dysart, and Baron Hun- tingtower of the kingdom of Scotland, and a Baronet. In these titles his Lordship was succeeded by Lady Louisa Manners, his sister, and widow of John, eldest son of Lord William Manners, the son of John, second Duke of Rutland. Her Ladyship's eldest son, Sir William Manners, of Buckminster Park, in Leicestershire, was created a Baronet in 1793, and is now Lord Huntingtower. 3-Q 2 #entucil %all, ºuſtoſt; THE SEAT OF RICHARD MOORE, ESQ. THIS ancient Mansion stands on rising ground, a short distance north of the town of Melford, five miles and a half from Sudbury, and was, most probably, erected in the latter end of the reign of Elizabeth, by Sir William Clopton, Knt. The principal front of the House is represented in the annexed Plate, being a fine example of the style of architecture at that period: in plan, it displays a centre and two projecting wings, forming half the letter H, and enclosing a court, which is approached by a bridge over a moat, at present only partially environing the edifice; within a short distance, and leading to it, is a very fine avenue of trees. Most of the windows are adorned with painted glass, princi- pally consisting of the various armorial escutcheons of the family alliances of its former proprietors. The Grounds are not much varied, but are beautifully wooded, presenting the most delightful home scenery. Sir Thomas Clopton, grandson of William Clopton, of Wickham Brook, about seven miles from Clare, in this county, acquired the estate by his marriage with Catharine, the daughter and heiress of William Mylde, who died in 1263, the forty-eighth year of the reign of Henry the Third. The family of Clopton, by one of whom the House was erected, resided here for a very considerable, period. At the upper end of the north aisle of Melford church, is an altar monument to the memory of William Clopton, Esq., the son of Sir Thomas Clopton, who died in 1446. Upon the tomb is his cumbent effigies in armour. There is also a fine monument, under an arch, upon the north side of the altar, to John Clopton, son of the preceding, and his wife, Alice Darcy, with their figures kneeling, dressed in armorial tabards. He was sheriff of this county, and of Norfolk, in 1451; and, not long before his death, contributed to the erection of a most beautiful Chapel, at the east end of the Church. That he was the founder of the Chapel, appears from the following Inscription, upon the frieze under the battlements:— “Pray for the sowle of John Hill, and for the sowle of John Clopton, Esquwyre, and pray for the sowle of Richard Love- day Boteler, with John Clopton, of whose goddis this chap- pel is embattylld by his executors. Pray for the sowlis of William Clopton, Esquwyre, and Margery, his wifis, and for all their parentes and children, and for the sowlis of Alice Clopton, and for John Clopton, and for all his children, and for all the sowlis that the said John is bounde to pray for, which deed this chapel new repare, A. D. A9 cccc lxxxx. iii.” Sir William Clopton, Knight, a descendant of the above, left an only daughter and heiress, Anne, who, in 1626, married Sir Symonds D'Ewes, of Stow Lang- toft, the celebrated historian and antiquary, who, in 1640, was M.P. for Sudbury, and, July 15, 1641, was created a Baronet. He died April 18, 1650, and was succeeded in his titles and large estates, at Stow Hall, by his son, by a second marriage, Sir Willoughby D’Ewes, second Baronet. This estate passed with his only daughter, Sissilia, who died in 1661, to her husband, Sir Thos. Darcy, Baronet, and soon afterwards became the property of Sir Thos. Robinson, who was created a Baronet, 26th January, 1682; his grandson, early in the last century, sold the whole to John Moore, Esq., whose descendant is the present possessor. - Richard Moore, Esq. married, in 1796, Sidney Arabella, the daughter of Admiral Cotton, and niece to Sir Robert Salusbury Cotton, Bart. 3-N 3 £Helford ball, suffolk; THE SEAT OF S I R W I L L I A M P A R K E R, B. A. R. T. MELFoRD, commonly called Long Melford, is a very pleasant town, situated upon the river Stour, about three miles from Sudbury. The Mansion of . Sir William Parker stands upon the east side of the green, and is a spacious building, of brick, the principal part of which was evidently constructed in the reign of Elizabeth. It now environs three sides of a quadrangle, of uniform architecture; the principal feature being four towers, which rise above the roof in an octangular form, ornamented towards the upper part with quatrefoils upon each side, and terminating in cupolas and vanes. Part of the Mansion is believed to be of more ancient date than we have above assigned to it. In Howell’s time, previous to the civil wars, the quadrangle was complete. Vide his “Letters.” Upon the site of this Mansion was a country residence of the Abbots of St. Edmund’s at Bury, which continued in their possession until the dissolution of Monasteries, when the Manor of Melford, together with the advowson of the Church, a remarkably fine edifice, were granted to Sir William Cordell, Knt., in the 37th year of Henry VIII. 1545. Upon the accession of Queen Mary to the throne, to this grant was added another, of the Lands of the Hospital St. Saviour, without the North Gate of Bury. This latter was afterwards settled on the Hospital at Melford, founded by Sir William Cordell in 1573. In the apartments of the ancient mansion still remain some portraits of members of the family of Cordell; amongst them one of Sir William Cordell, Knt., Speaker of the House of Commons, and Master of the Rolls, to whom the estates were granted in the time of Philip and Mary. Upon the death of Sir William without issue, these estates devolved upon his sister, the wife of Richard Allington, Esq., whose only child, Mary, con- veyed the property by marriage to Sir John Savage, whose son, Sir Thomas, obtained the title of Wiscount Colchester. John, his son, on the decease of his grandfather, Thomas Darcy, in 1639, succeeded to the title of Earl Rivers, and this Mansion was the residence of his widow during the civil wars. The Countess Rivers was Mary, daughter of Thomas Ogle, Esq., of South Dis- sington, in Northumberland. Her houses, Fuller informs us, were the first- fruits of plunder in England. The loss of the noble proprietor, in plate, money, costly hangings, and other rich furniture, here, and at her other Seat at St. Osyth, in Essex, is estimated at the immense sum of £100,000. Melford Hall was, during all this time, mortgaged to Sir John Cordell, and was afterwards sold to Sir Robert Cordell, created a Baronet in 1660, who made this Seat his constant residence. - On the failure of issue male, the estate and property at length devolved to the family of Firebrace, but has been for some years the principal seat of the family of the present proprietor, who is descended from Sir Henry Parker, Bart., originally of Honington, in Warwickshire. 3-N 4 15roke #9all, ºutfoli; ; THE SEAT OF SIR PHILIP BOWES WERE BROKE, BART., K.C.B. This seat, of one of the most distinguished naval champions of Britain, is situated in the parish of Nacton, in Coleness hundred, about six miles south- east from the town of Ipswich. It is a handsome compact edifice, consisting of a centre and two wings, the whole embattled. It has a porch, designed upon the ancient style: the Grounds are pleasingly diversified, adjoining Orwell Park upon the south, and commanding a view of the river Orwell. It is approached by a pleasant avenue of a double row of beech, elm, and lime trees, about a quarter of a mile in length. Nacton was the manor and estate of the Fastolf family, from the year 1380, upwards of a century. It was purchased in the reign of Henry VIII., by Sir Richard Broke, Knight, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, who built a mansion upon it, where the family continued to reside, as Fuller, in his Worthies of England, expresses it, in “right worshippful equipage;” but which has been rebuilt in more modern times. The portrait of the Lord Chief Baron is still preserved at Broke Hall: he was the fourth son of Thomas Broke, Esq., of Leighton, in Cheshire, and uncle to Richard Broke, Knight of Malta, and Vice Admiral of England, considered to be the founder of the Brookes of Norton, in Cheshire, Baronets. Robert Broke, Esq., of Nacton, the direct descendant from the Lord Chief Baron mentioned above, married a daughter of Sir Lionel Tollemach, of an ancient Suffolk family, and was created a Baronet by King Charles II., 21st May, 1661; but dying without male issue, the title thereby became extinct, and the estate at Nacton devolved on his nephew, Robert Broke, Esq., the father of Philip Broke, Esq., Member of Parliament for Ipswich ; whose son, Philip Bowes Broke, Esq., of Nacton, a gentleman highly respected throughout the county, was father of the present proprietor, and also of Colonel Broke, who greatly distinguished himself in the Peninsular war. The present Baronet is a Captain in the Royal Navy, and, while commanding the Shannon frigate, was engaged in a most spirited action with the United States frigate, Chesapeake, within sight of Boston, on the first of June, 1813. After a short but most severe cannonade, Captain Broke observed the enemy wavering at their guns, and instantly ordered the Chesapeake to be boarded, himself leading on. The heroism of British seamen prevailed, and in fifteen minutes the Chesapeake was carried. For his conduct in this battle, his Majesty was graciously pleased to create him a Baronet, September 25, 1813; and, on May 19, 1814, he was presented with a Sword and the Freedom of the City of London, voted to him by the Corporation. On January 15, 1815, he was created a Knight Commander of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath. In the parish of Nacton, néar the road from Ipswich to Trimley, is a place called “ The Seven Hills,” from a number of elevations, which have the appearance of Barrows, though there are more than the name implies. Hence it has been plausibly conjectured, that it was near this spot, and not at Rushmere, that Earl Ulfketel engaged the Danes in 1010. \ 4-D 3 ºcnuſcgijam 39all, suffolk; THE RESIDENCE OF LoRD RENDLESHAM. THIS estate, in early time, was possessed by a family of the same name. Richard de Rendlesham had lands here, in the 36th year of Edward the Third. In the reign of Edward the Sixth, it became the property of the Spencers, in which family it continued till it was vested in James, the fifth Duke of Hamilton, by his marriage with Elizabeth, daughter and heiress of Edward Spencer: the Duchess resided here after the death of her husband; and, at her decease, it descended to her eldest son, Lord Archibald, the present Duke of Hamilton, who sold the mansion, together with the estate, to Sir George Wombwell; from whom it was purchased, for £51,400, by Peter Isaac Thelusson, Esq., afterwards created Lord Rendlesham, who very greatly improved the House and Grounds, evincing much taste in the plan. It became, under his direction, a most princely residence; where was dispensed the most splendid hospitalities to the surrounding nobility. It was also occasionally honoured by the visits of the Royal Family. The House is an imitation of our ancient architecture, and encloses a Court; on each side of the entrance is a beautiful conservatory. The tower to the right is over the stables, and upon this a flag is hoisted when any branches of the Royal Family visit the house. The Apartments are very elegantly furnished; and the suite on the ground floor are particularly grand : the corners supported by some pilasters. The Manor of Rendlesham is amply stored with game; affording great sport to the numerous visitors who frequent it during the autumn.-It is situated about six miles from the market-town of Woodbridge. 4-D 4 sproughton (chantry, suffolá; THE SEAT OF CHARLES STREYN SHA M COLLINSON, ESQ. SpRoughton Chantry is situated about two and a half miles from Ipswich, of which it commands a most interesting view. It is so called, from its being erected on lands given by Edmund Daundy, for the endowment of a Chantry, for the benefit of the Choristers of the Church of St. Lawrence, in Ipswich. The mansion was originally built by Edward Ventriss, Esq. Master of his Majesty’s Court of Chancery, of whose heirs it was purchased by the late Sir John Barker, Bart. and from his heirs again by Metcalfe Russell, Esq. who added considerably to the edifice, the outside of which is now of a composition in imitation of Portland stone. Mr. Russell dying without issue, the estate descended to Michael Collinson, Esq. his nearest relative, and afterwards to his son, Charles Streynsham Collinson, Esq. who has considerably increased the landed property originally appertaining to the estate. The House, from its elevated situation, commands an extensive and picturesque view of the adjacent country, enriched and adorned with a variety of objects. The hall is 24 feet in height, 29 long, and 22 in width. The other apartments consist of a Library, two Drawing- rooms, and an Ante-room, Saloon, and Dining-room; containing some fine paint- ings, by Canaletti, Berghem, Tavernier, Paul Veronese, Zuccharelli, Marlow, Neef Frank, Vanderveld, Teniers, Scott, and a fine picture of Mrs. Collinson and her two eldest daughters, at full length, by Sir M. A. Shee. The Library contains a valuable collection of scarce books, in natural history, &c. &c. besides cabinets of rare and curious shells, fossils, minerals, ores, and other productions, from different quarters of the globe, collected by that eminent naturalist, Peter Collinson, Esq. of the Royal, Antiquarian, Berlin, and Sued. Societies, and his immediate descendants. This room commands a most beautiful view of the country to the northward of the house, rising like an amphitheatre, with the river Gippen gliding through a part of the grounds towards the distant gº villages. In front of the House is a sloping lawn, towards the river, on the opposite side of the Hadleigh Road, which is concealed by a sunk fence. The grounds are interspersed with ornamental clumps, forest trees, and extensive plantations. The estate, comprehending about 500 acres, is situated in the Samford Hundred. The whole of the premises are beautifully undulated, and laid out in a pleasing and tasteful manner; at the extremity, which is bounded by the road leading to Colchester, stands a handsome Lodge, of the Doric order, by Thompson, which is much and generally admired. From this lodge the approach to the house through the premises extends about three-quarters of a mile by a large sheet of water, by groves, &c. We remarked, amidst the variety of scenery which pre- sented itself to our view, a number of fine oaks, and one in particular, a pollard, of great antiquity; the branches extending about 50 feet upon an average each way, in circumference 22% feet, and containing 12; load of timber. At one point of view, in our walk we were particularly struck with a very fine grove of beech and lime trees, near the margin of a stream of water, producing a grand and most pleasing effect, while the mansion attained an additional light- ness of appearance by comparison. The gardens here are particularly deserving of attention, from their extreme neatness, and the variety and luxuriance of the exotics with which they abound. In the year 1801, Mr. Collinson was appointed by his Majesty High Sheriff for the county of Suffolk. 4-F $ontcrleyton #9all, Šuffolá; THE SEAT OF THE REV. GEORGE ANGUISH. IN the time of the Conqueror this Manor was possessed by William, Earl of Warren and Surrey, who died in 1138. It was afterwards in the family of Fitz Osberts, with other large estates, in whom it remained till 1230, when one moiety of their possession descended to Isabella, the widow of Walter Jernegan, daughter of Sir Peter Fitz Osbert, as sister and co-heiress of Roger Fitz Osbert, son of Sir Peter, and the other moiety descended to John Noion, the son and heir of Alice, the other sister and coheiress of Roger; and, on a division of the property, Somerleyton was settled on Sir Peter Jernegan, the son of Walter and Isabella, who removed from Horham, in Suffolk, and made this the principal seat of the Jernegan family, and so it remained till 1627, when Jern- ingham, the son of Frances, the widow of Thomas Bedingfeld, Esq. of Oxburgh, the daughter and heiress of Sir John Jernegan (who was the last male of that branch of the family, and the last resident here) by Henry Jerningham, of Cossey, Esq. her second husband, sold this estate to Sir Thomas Wentworth, Knight, who resided here, and who held it till 1669, when it was purchased by Sir Thomas Allen, of Lowestoft, the Admiral, who, during the Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell, remained stedfastly attached to the royal cause, and, after the Restoration, obtained a command in the royal navy. On the com- mencement of the war with the Dutch, he fell in with their Smyrna fleet, and, after an obstinate engagement, made prize of four of the richest, killed Van Brakett, their com- modore, and drove the remainder into Cadiz. In the engagements off Lowestoff, 1665, and the North Foreland in 1666, Sir Thomas bore a distinguished part. Sir Thomas was Member for Dunwich in 1661, and was in 1672 created a baronet, and passed the remainder of his life at this seat. Sir Thomas left one son, Sir Richard, who dying a bachelor, devised Somerleyton to Richard Anguish, Esq. who married his sister, on con- dition that he took the name and arms of Allen, which he did, and in 1699 was advanced to a baronetage. In his descendants it remained till 1794, when Sir Thomas Allen died unmarried, and the baronetcy became extinct; but the estate descended to Thomas Anguish, Esq. as his heir at law, who, dying in 1810, it devolved on the Rev. George Anguish, a prebendary in Norwich cathedral, his eldest brother and heir. The Hall was most probably erected by Sir John Jernegan, the last resident of that family. It is constructed of brick with stone pilasters and cornice; the dressings to the windows, and the quoins also are of stone, having a high roof with dormers; the centre is bold, the pediments at the extremities of the building are curved, and terminate in scrolls of uncommon size; a walled court formerly led to the entrance. In the windows are both figures and armorial bearings, which relate to the possessors of the Mansion. In the Upper Tier are, . The Effigy of Sir Peter Fitz Osbert. . The Effigy of Isabella Fitz Osbert, with the Arms of her two husbands, Sir Henry Walpole and Sir Walter Jernegan. . The Effigy of Frances Jernegan, and the Arms of her two husbands, viz. Thomas Bedingfeld, Esq. and Henry Jerningham, Esq. . The Arms of Sir John Wentworth and his Lady. . The Arms of Thomas Garneys, Esq. º . The Arms of Sir Thomas Allen, Bart, and his second lady, Elizabeth Anguish. - In the Lower Tier are, . The Arms of Sir Thomas Allen als Anguish, Bart. . The Arms of Thomas Anguish, Esq. and of the Rev. G. Anguish, the present Lord of this Manor. . The Arms of Thomas Angnish, Esq. Accountant-General of the Court of Chancery, and of his wife, Sarah Henley, (of Docking, Norfolk,) parents of the last. 10. The Arms of his Grace Godolphin Osborne, Duke of Leeds, K.G. and his first Duchess, Amelia, Baroness Conyers in her own right. - 11. The Arms of his Grace Francis Godolphin Osborne, Duke of Leeds, K. G. and his Duchess, Catherine, daughter of Thos. Anguish, Esq. and Sarah (Henley) his wife, who died Jan. 3, 1807. 12. The Arms and Quarterings of Lord Sydney Godolphin Osborné, only son of his Grace the Duke of Leeds, by his Duchess Catherine (Anguish.) The Grounds are well disposed, and, referring to the general beauty of its situation, Fuller remarked of this place, that “it well deserved the name of Summerley, because it was always summer there, the walks and gardens being planted with perpetual greens.” : 3 ; 4-F 2 stalfort, #20 uge, ºurrey); THE SEAT OF H E N RY E D M UN D A U ST EN, ES Q. SHALFord House is situated on the banks of the Wey, within one mile of Guildford, in Surrey. The family of Austen settled in this neighbourhood in the reign of Henry VII., coming from Toddington, in Herts, where they had long been established. Mr. John Austen, in conjunction with his brother George, purchased the rectory impropriate of Shalford-cum-Bromley, in 1599, and built the present mansion about the year 1600, on the site of the ancient rectorial manor-house. He represented Guildford in parliament in 1563, as did his brother George in 1603; and to the learning and research of the latter gentleman, the town of Guildford is indebted for the knowledge and consequent preservation of many of its estates and immunities. Mr. Henry Austen succeeded to this estate in 1769, and shortly afterwards modernized the House; on whose death, in 1786, his brother, Robert, became possessed of the inheritance, and to his care and taste it owes much of its improvement and increase. He built, in 1790, the present small, but neat, Parish Church, procuring the stone from his Nore estate, in Bramley. By his will, he gave the painted Chancel Window to the Church, which represents the Resurrection, taken from an original by Carlo Dolce. - In the Mansion is a good collection of paintings, most of which came from the Orleans Gallery. A curious carved oak chimney-piece, exhibiting the several armorial bearings of the family, is the only vestige now left, to denote the era when the house was built. - Mr. Robert Austen, dying in 1797, was succeeded by his son, the present proprietor; who, by large plantations and improvements, has much contributed to the embellishment of the property and village. Shalford is a very pretty village on the road from Guildford to Horsham, and is watered by the Tillingbourne. The House is seen to considerable advantage from St. Catherine’s Hill, the picturesque ruins on which present a singularly beautiful object from its windows. The river Wey meanders here in a more serpentine course than any other river perhaps in the island. His Majesty, Charles X. of France, resided at this seat some time during his former exile, just previously to his occupation of Holyrood House. The family arms, granted by Henry VIII., are, Azure, a chevron between three Cornish choughs, or. Motto, Ne quid nimis. Crest, on a leopard's head, azure, a falcon rising, or. 3 3%igt of the principal jicture; at $i)alfort, #20ttge. The celebrated Old Woman’s Head—Demmer. A fine Old Man’s Head—Fielding. THE DRAWING-Roomſ. A large Battle-piece—Vandermeulen. A beautiful Interior of a Flemish Cottage— Temiers. THE DINING-ROOM. A Dance of Fauns and Satyrs—Poelembourg. Rubens' Daughter—Rubens. Hagar and Ishmael–supposed to be Poussin. A Landscape—Ruysdael. A View of the Meuse—Zachtleven. A View of the Appenines—Teniers, in his tapestry style. A Sunset, near Rome—Isaac Moucheron. A peculiar beautiful Landscape, represent- ing the scriptural story of Tobit and his Dog, the Figures by Paul Brill, the Land- Scape—Annibal Caracci. Several Family Portraits, by Sir Godfrey Kneller, Cornelius Jansen, Dance, Syme, and Gaugain. THE LIBRARY. The well-known Portrait of Pope, by Jervis, which has been engraved. This was the last Portrait taken of the poet, and tradi- tion says it was finished or corrected by himself. In the BREAK FAST-PA R LOUR and STUDY are several Pictures, by Elmer, Russell, and some by unknown masters. 3-U 3 º #ocijampton #20 uge, surrey); THE SEAT OF L O R D D O V E R. THE site of this House, and the extensive pleasure grounds and gardens which surround it, constituted Putney Park, which in the reign of Charles I. belonged to Richard Weston, Earl of Portland, K.G., who was appointed Lord High Treasurer in 1625, and who constantly made Roehampton his summer resi- dence. The Earl died in 1634, after which Roehampton House was occupied by Christian, Countess of Devonshire, the daughter of Edward, Lord Bruce, of Kinloss, and sister to Thomas, Earl of Elgin, the father of Robert, Earl of Ailesbury; she was a lady of considerable celebrity, and of a very singular character. She died in 1674. The present Mansion, of which we have represented the South or Garden Front, was erected from the designs of the late James Wyatt, and contains, on the ground-floor, a noble Suite of Rooms, consisting of a Hall, Staircase, Breakfast-room, Dining-room, two Drawing-rooms, and a small Library, with two Sleeping Apartments in the wings. The North Front of the house com- mands a most beautiful and striking view, over the River Thames, of the county of Middlesex, to Harrow, Hampstead, Highgate, &c. The South Front consists of a centre and wings; the façade ornamented with columns, and balustrades over the entablature, and is crowned with a cupola. On this Front is a Lawn and Flower Garden, with a handsome Conservatory on the west. Amongst the Pictures which adorn the principal apartments, are the fol- lowing particularly worthy of notice: Two Pilgrims—Teniers. Portraits of his Father and Mother—Cuyp. A Man's Head—Tintoretto, very fine. Portrait of Himself–Salvator Rosa. The Portrait of John Baptist Monoyer, the celebrated flower-painter–Sir Godfrey Kneller. Of this there is an Engraving by G. White, in 1715. Monoyer was brought to England by the Duke of Montagu, and died in Pall Mall, in 1699, aet. 64. The Portrait of “ The Fair Quaker,” with whom King George III. was said to have been in love—Sir Joshua Reynolds. Two Portraits in the same picture of Caroline, Viscountess Clifden, and her sister, Lady Elizabeth Spencer, daughters of the Duke of Marlborough—G. Romney. 3-U 4 (Iije Đcrp-tent, ºurrey); THE SEAT OF THOMAS HOPE, ESQ. THE Deep-dene, a spot distinguished by its natural beauties and delightful prospects, was selected as a retirement by the Honourable Charles Howard, an early patron of science, and younger son of Henry Frederick, Earl of Arundel and Norfolk, in the reign of Charles I., who here indulged his taste in developing the interesting scenery, by forming a succession of terraces, which attracted the admiration of his contemporaries, at a period before the art of landscape gardening had attained its celebrity in this country; since which time, the rich embellishments of art have been given to the simplicity of nature;—the grounds have been considerably augmented, and the Deep-dene, without rivalling the superb Villas of Lucullus or of Pliny, has equally become an asylum for the arts, displaying a tasteful arrangement of objects of more than ordinary curiosity. The name of Thomas Hope, Esq. is intimately connected with all that is estimable in ancient art and classical antiquities. His magnificent Gallery of Statuary and Paintings, so well known and so highly appreciated, has added another charm to the metropolis; while some of his literary productions, with their costly embellishments, have contributed to found an era of classical taste, and have diffused a grace and propriety over the internal decorations of civil and domestic architecture. From the purest sources his authorities are drawn; and in a devotion of his time and fortune to the improvement of British taste, he has not only collected the rare specimens of ancient sculpture, of the most flourishing periods of its existence, but has distinguished himself by a zealous and liberal patronage of its contemporary professors. Canova produced a Venus to adorn his Gallery, and Thorwaldsen is indebted to him for opportunities of displaying his talents. The Deep-dene is situated upon the south-west side of the town of Dorking, on the road towards Riegate, and was celebrated by our early topographers for its local attrac- tions. In Camden's Britannia, edit. Gibson, it is thus described:—“Between Beech- worth and Dorking stands Deep-dene, the situation whereof is somewhat surprising, by reason of the risings and uniform acclivities about it, which naturally resemble a Roman amphitheatre, or rather indeed a theatre; it is open at the north end, and is of an oval form. Now it is most ingeniously cast and improved into gardens, vineyards, and other plantations, both on the area below, and on the sides of the environing hills, with fre- quent grots here and there, beneath the terraces leading to the top, from whence one has a fair prospect of that part of Surrey and of Sussex, as far as the South Downs, for near thirty miles outright. The Honourable Charles Howard, Lord of half the manor of Dorking, is solely entitled to this ingenious contrivance.” Col. 185. Aubrey, in his Anti- quities of Surrey, vol. iv. p. 164, is more particular in description, and diffuse in his praise. “A long Hope, i.e., according to Virgil, deductus vallis, is contrived in the most pleasant and delightful solitude, for House, Gardens, Orchards, Boscages, &c. that I have seen in England; it deserves a poem, and was a subject worthy of Mr. Cowley's muse. The true name of this Hope is Dibden, quasi Deepdene. “Mr. Howard hath cast this Hope into the form of a theatre, on the sides whereof he hath made several narrow walks, like the seats of a theatre, one above another, above six in number, done with a plough, which are bordered with thyme, and some cherry-trees, myrtles, &c. Here were a great many orange-trees and syringas, which were then in flower. In this Garden are twenty-one sorts of thyme. The pit, as I may call it, is stored full of rare flowers and choice plants. In the hill, on the left hand, being sandy ground, is a cave digged thirty-six paces long, four broad, and five yards high; and at about two- thirds of the hill, where the crook or bowing is, he hath dug another subterranean walk or passage, to be pierced through the hill, through which you have the vista, over all the south part of Surrey and Sussex, to the sea. The south side of this hill is converted into a vineyard, of many acres of ground, which faceth the south and south-west. “On the west of this Garden is a little building, which is divided into a Laboratory and a neat Oratory, by Mr. Howard. Above the hill, on this west side, is a thicket of black-cherry trees, with which the walks abound, as does the ground with strawberries. The House was not made for grandeur, but retirement; a noble hermitage, meat, elegant, and suitable to the modesty and solitude of the proprietor.” 3–Y 3 THE DEEP-DENE, SURREY. The Honourable Charles Howard here closed a well-spent life, in the year 1714, and was buried in the chancel of the church at Dorking. On his decease, Henry Charles Howard, Esq., his eldest son, became seated at the Deep-dene, and dying in 1720, was also buried at Dorking. By the death of Edward, Duke of Norfolk, without issue, in 1773, the hereditary titles of the illustrious family devolved upon Charles, eldest son of the above-mentioned Henry Charles Howard, Esq., of the Deep-dene. His Grace had a literary turn, and published “Historical Anecdotes of some of the Howard Family,” in 1769; he was succeeded in 1786, by his son, Charles, the late Duke of Norfolk, who became possessed of this estate, and pulled down the house. His Grace erected a building, which now forms a small part of the present edifice. The Duke of Norfolk sold the Deep-dene, in 1791, to Sir William Burrell, Bart., third son of Peter Burrell, Esq., of Beckenham, in Kent, and uncle to the first Lord Gwydir. Sir William died here, in 1796; after which, his Lady resided at the Deep-dene till her death, when the whole estate was purchased of Sir Charles Merrick Burrell, Bart., by Thomas Hope, Esq. Mr. Hope has considerably enlarged the House, by additions, principally on the south, constructed by P. Atkinson, Esq., under his direction, and from his own designs, in which the more recently discovered Grecian antiquities make a prominent feature. He has also since added the estate of Chart Park, which he purchased of Sir Charles Talbot, Bart., to the grounds at the Deep-dene. Altogether the property consists of above four hundred acres of pleasure ground, so judiciously disposed, that a walk, admitting a pleasing transition of view, of upwards of twelve miles, may be undertaken, without retracing a step. The surface partakes of the greatest irregularity; and the ground, in general bold, sometimes hangs abruptly over the walks, and in others declines in gentle slopes to the level parts. The Hill rises with a steep acclivity behind the House, and descends on the south side, at Chart Park; a beautiful walk, amid the Alpine trees of the wood, conducts to a Temple, which commands a view of the Deep-dene. It is composed of a Doric frontis- piece, with wings, terminated by piers, crowned with antique masks, and forms the eleva- tion of a seat, at the back of which is a large metal plate, containing an Arabic inscrip- tion. Towards the Deep-dene, from this Temple, is a most delightful view of Box Hill, Norbury Park, Denbies, the seat of W. J. Dennison, Esq., and the Guildford Hills, in the distance. The Flower Garden, situated in the valley beneath, is laid out with exquisite taste, and is viewed with great effect from this charming spot. On the other side of the hill is a view of a vast expanse of country, towards Riegate and the South Downs. Against the façade of the Temple, upon this side, is a pediment, sup- ported by two plain Doric columns, and inscribed, “FRATRI opti Mo, H. P. H.” Many walks intersect the woods, but the descent to the Deep-dene is particularly admired. A spacious Mausoleum, with twenty columbaria, has been erected near the extremity of the Chart Grounds. Two sons of Mr. Hope are there buried. Descending the Deep-dene is a tablet, inscribed with verses in memory of the Hon. Charles Howard, who built an Oratory and a Laboratory on the spot, and died at the Deep-dene in 1714. The verses were written by Lady Burrell. The descent from hence is peculiarly tasteful. The originai Garden, consisting of a narrow dell, between the two high hills, crowned with majestic woods, makes a part of the present Pleasure Grounds; in new modelling which, some of the flues used in the Laboratory were found. The principal entrance to the Deep-dene, from the Riegate road, is marked by a Lodge of peculiar design, exhibiting a pleasing combination of simplicity and elegance, in perfect harmony with the taste that pervades every object in this delightful domain. From hence is a fine view of the luxuriantly wooded knoll, on the sides of which are seen the upper parts of the House, with its ornamental parapets, and lofty turrets, rising amidst the foliage; and, nearer, the long front of the Stables, such as Vitruvius himself would have constructed. The Drive is entirely new, and rising gently from the entrance, is cut deep through the Hill, over which is a road conducted between the high embat- tled parapets of an arch, erected in the ancient castellated style, like the gateway of a baronial residence. It is machicolated on the outward front, and bears shields, sculp- tured with the arms of Hope and of Beresford, quartering Poér. The architecture on the inner side of the gateway differs a little, but on both are the armorial ensigns of the families. Behind a grove, on the right of the road, are the recently erected Stables and Coach-houses, a large and commodious building, commanding a fine view over the town of Dorking, of the adjacent hills. 3-Y 4 albury Jark, surrey; THE SEAT OF HENRY DRUMMOND, ESQ. ALBURY PARK, celebrated as the residence of Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel and Surrey, in the reign of Charles I. is situated about six miles south-east from Guildford, in the road to Dorking, in a rich valley surrounded by wooded eminences beautifully diversified. The Park is of less extent, and the grounds have undergone many changes since they were originally laid out by Evelyn, author of Sylva; but beauty is still the prevailing character of the scenes which the walks present. The Tillingbourne winds at the foot of the lawn in front of the House, and noble oaks, beeches, and Spanish chesnuts adorn the Park; while nearer the House is a Flower Garden, botanically arranged, according to the Linnean system, and at some distance a broad Terrace of great length, in the centre of which is a semicircular bason of clear water, beneath which is a chamber, called a Roman Bath, with niches in the walls for the reception of statues. The House has been modernized, but our view from the east end shews a portion that has been recently added by the excellent taste of Mr. Drummond, in a style of architecture that awakens all the historical recollections of the spot: this consists of a Tower, designed by, and built under the direction of, Henry Hakewill, Esq. architect: the material is stone, but the clustered chimneys, of octagonal form, are composed of brick, moulded in a variety of patterns highly ornamental ; and in this manner it is presumed that the Mansion will gradually be re-edified by its present proprietor, who has already constructed a Lodge at the entrance towards Guildford, in equally correct taste, from his own design. Albury became the property of the family of Finch, Earls of Aylesford. Heneage, second Earl, whilst a commoner, was returned one of the knights for the county of Surrey in Parliament, in the reigns of Queen Anne and George I. His son, Heneage, third Earl, chiefly resided at Packington, and this seat was afterwards purchased by his son, of his elder brother, Admiral, the Honourable William Clement Finch, who was returned M. P. for Surrey in 1790. He repaired the old Mansion, and enlarged the plantations: he died in 1794, at this seat, and it passed at length to Samuel Thornton, Esq. who erected the present front towards the north : it is adorned with eight coupled pilasters of the Ionic order. Other alterations in the Mansion have been made by the present owner, as a Doric portico on the south. The Entrance Hall contains some curious ancient portraits; eight are heads, of the same size, of King Edward the Third, King Henry the Fourth, King Henry the Sixth, King Edward the Fourth, King Richard the Third, King Henry the Seventh, King Henry the Eighth, and Prince Arthur; the latter is represented holding the seed of the dandelion in his hand, a royal badge, or cognisance. There are also in the Hall portraits of Lord Burleigh; Cecil, Earl of Salisbury; and a whole-length of Queen Elizabeth; two small heads, &c.; all very curious portraits. - - In the Dining-room is a portrait of the Honourable Andrew Drummond, by Sir Joshua Reynolds, which has never been engraved : it is in the most perfect state of preservation. Seven other family portraits of the ancestors of the present possessor: also excellent copies of the portrait of Cardinal Bentivoglio, by Pandyck; Paul rebuking Peter, by Guido ; and of The Holy Family, with St. Jerome, by Corregio; a curious Bassano; and a Flemish picture, representing the Pope and certain Doctors of the Church of Rome translating the Holy Scriptures. 4-F 3 £rlsbon ſpouse, šurrey; THE SEAT OF GEORGE SMITH, ESQ. SELsDoN House has very lately been erected, chiefly from the designs of its Proprietor; in every point of vigw, it may be considered an ornament to the very delightful part of the County in which it is situated. In the construction of the Mansion, a choice selection from our ancient architecture has been judiciously adapted to modern convenience: no expense has been spared, and the Edifice may be considered inferior only in size to the works of our best architects. The Garden-front is represented in our engraved view. The centre is occupied by an extremely light and elegant cloister of five arches, the spandrils of lancet-pointed open work, springing from buttresses, the interstices of which are filled with light tracery of stone : this arcade is terminated by two small turrets, rising a little above the embattled parapet which surmounts the whole. It stands on a Hill about four miles south-east of Croydon, in a sporting neighbourhood; and commands, on every side, an extensive and varied prospect of the surrounding country. Selsdon is one of the Seven Boroughs in the Parish of Croydon, and is solely the property of the proprietor of the Mansion. George Smith, Esq. was Member of Parliament for Lostwithiel in 1791; for Midhurst, in 1801 ; in 1806, was chosen for Wendover, and has been a Director of the Honourable East India Company. He is younger brother to Robert, who was created Lord Carrington, of Ireland, July 16, 1796; and was advanced to the peerage of England the following year, by the title of Lord Carrington of Upton, October 20, 1797. 4-F 4 15urg 39tll, Šurrey; R O B E R T B A R C L A Y, E S Q. This elegant and commodious Mansion, which stands about a mile south-west from the town of Dorking, was erected about the middle of the last century, by Edward Walter, Esq., the only surviving son of Peter Walter, Esq., of Stalbridge, in the county of Dorset, where also he had very considerable possessions. He married Harriet, youngest of the two daughters of George Lord Forrester, and died in 1780, leaving only one daughter, who, in the year 1774, married James Bucknall, Viscount Grimestone, upon whose death this property descended to his only son, James Walter, Wiscount Grimestone, Lord Forrester, since created Earl of Verulam, who, in 1812, sold the mansion, and the principal part of the estate, to Robert Barclay, Esq., the present possessor. The Mansion is adorned, in the centre of the front, by four Doric pilasters, which support their entablature and a pediment, crowned with vases at the extremity and on the apex: the main building rises two stories from the base- ment, and the whole is nearly three hundred feet in length. It is beautifully situated on the south side of the hill, and is backed by a very fine wood of nearly thirty acres. In front, an artificial lake of eighteen acres, with the surrounding hills, diversified by every description of scenery, forms one of the finest views in the country. The annexed Engraving represents the principal front of the Mansion, as seen from the opposite side of the beautiful lake. Mr. Barclay has made considerable additions to the House since it has been in his possession, and has covered the whole with cement. He has also paid great attention to the improvement of the grounds, and to the cultivation of his garden, which contains a very great variety of exotic plants, unrivalled by any private collection. Manning, in his History of the County of Surrey, derives the name of the place from the Saxon word Biory, or Bury, a hill, or a fort, for which indeed it is a situation peculiarly adapted. - -E $birley #90ttge, surrey; THE SEAT OF JOHN MABERLY, ESQ. THIS Mansion is situated on the east of Croydon, in a fine sporting neighbour- hood on the skirts of Shirley Common, and under the Addington Hills. It was erected in 1721, by John Claxton, Esq., after a design of his own, and in the style of Mansard, the French architect, whose ideas of general design were then esteemed noble, and his taste in ornamenting the inferior parts delicate. It was built on an estate purchased, in 1714, of Thomas Best, citizen and embroiderer, of London. In 1733, it was leased to John Sheldon, Esq., and afterwards to Roger Drake, merchant, whose family resided in it for some years. In 1777, it was in the occupation of John Claxton, Esq., F.S.A., who, in 1788, purchased a farm at Shirley, adjoining to his own lands, of William Hayley, Esq., the poet, to whom it came by marriage from the family of Lockington. The whole was sold by the grandson of the original possessor to John Maberly, Esq., who has recently added a considerable quantity of land to the estate ; he has also turned the Wickham road more to the north of the House, enlarged the canal, and made other considerable and ornamental improvements. The Park contains three hundred acres, and is in a beautiful valley, well wooded and watered. Shirley Common, though highly picturesque, being covered with purple heath, is extremely barren, the soil consisting almost wholly of shingles, or loose round pebbles, with a very small intermixture of earth; underneath is a stratum of white sand, in which water is always found at the depth of about twenty feet: this high ground extends into the parish of Addington, where it terminates towards the south-east in headlands of a very singular appearance. Mr. Maberly has planted a great part of the common with forest-trees, which appear to be in a thriving state. At a short distance from Shirley is Spring Park, containing six hundred acres, in a beautiful and romantic situation, which also belongs to Mr. Maberly. To the admirers of hunting, Shirley, in the season, is the chief point of attraction. 4–E 2 Žcutică, Şurrey); THE SEAT OF WILLIAM JOSEPH DENISON, ESQ. DENBIES is delightfully situated upon a commanding eminence, overlooking that large portion of the county of Surrey, which is so highly interesting to the admirers of beautiful landscape, and is not unfrequently compared with the scenery of Italy. The House stands about two miles from Dorking, north- west from that town, with a view directly south of Leith Hill, its romantic summit crowned with a lofty tower. Farther towards the east is Dorking, occupying the angle of two fine valleys, surrounded by the most beautiful hills. The town is backed by the grounds of Bury Hill, and the luxuriantly embel- lished Deep Dene, the seat of Thomas Hope, Esq. Beechworth Castle and Box Hill next meet the eye. The windings of the river Mole, and Burford Bridge, Mickleham, and the woods of Norbury Park, on a ridge of hills, terminate the prospect on the north. On the north-west are situated Polesden, formerly the residence of R. B. Sheridan, and Horsely Place. Denbies was originally built by Jonathan Tyers, Esq., a gentleman celebrated as the original proprietor of Vauxhall Gardens; who, by his influence, attracted all the rank and fashion of the capital to the Ridotto al Fresco, a species of amusement new to this country at the beginning of the last century. While in his possession, the Grounds at Denbies were laid out in a very singular style. The estate afterwards became the property of Lord King, of Ockham, of whom the whole was purchased by Joseph Denison, Esq., the father of the present proprietor. Both the House and Grounds, which are extensive, have undergone great altera- tion, in the long period of time since they were originally formed. The Mansion, without being spacious, is very convenient. In the tympan of the pediment, which surmounts the principal front of the edifice, is the arms of the family; it consists of a centre and wings, and contains a small collec- tion of pictures, chiefly Dutch and Flemish, and a few marbles, obtained by the present proprietor from the Continent. Our View is taken from a most striking approach, which is formed by a beautiful terrace-drive up the hill upon which the House stands; the road occasionally passes through woods most abundantly stored with game of every species. These woods environ the Mansion, with- out concealing the prospect; and shelter, without obscuring the view of the House. The late Joseph Denison, Esq., died in the year 1806, at a very advanced age. Of his daughters, Elizabeth married the Marquis Conyngham, and Maria, Sir Robert Lawley, Bart. He was succeeded in his large estates by his eldest son, William Joseph Denison, Esq., the present proprietor of Denbies. 4-E 3 Norbury park, surren; THE SEAT OF HENRY P. SPERLING, ESQ. NorBURY PARK is agreeably situated in the parish of Mickleham, between Leatherhead and Dorking, and forms one of the prettiest objects included in the view from the summit of Box Hill. The present Mansion-house was built by Mr. Lock, about the year 1775, on a spot considerably removed from the ancient edifice, which had been inhabited by the proprietors of the estate many centuries ago, and which stood in the meadows nearer the river. The annexed Engraving presents a sketch of the Carriage-front of the new House, erected by Mr. Lock upon a well-chosen beautiful situation, under which the river Mole winds its “sullen course.” The whole exterior, including the offices, is white. The principal entrance is by a flight of steps under a Doric portico, with an elegant Venetian window on each side. Views of the romantic mountains and lakes of Cumberland and Westmorland, are painted by Barrett on the sides of one of the principal rooms; and are so disposed as to form a pleasing addition to the beautifully variegated landscape which meets the eye from the windows. In the reign of Edward II., Norbury in Mickleham was held by William Husee, of Gilbert, Earl of Clare and Gloucester, by the service of half a knight's fee, value £10 per annum. Husee’s grand-daughter and heiress, Isabel, married William Wymeldon, in which family the property remained until the time of Henry VII., when it was divided by two co-heiresses. Upon this division, the place or manor of Norbury in Mickleham, was given to Thomas Stodewolfe, or Stidulf, who had married the elder sister. This Stidulf was a branch of an ancient Saxon family of the same name, seated at Stidulf's Place, in the parish of Seal, near Sevenoaks, in Kent, and who possessed large estates in that county. Richard Stidulf, the fifth in descent from Thomas, was created a Baronet in December, 1660, but leaving only two daughters, the title died with him. Lady Astley, the elder daughter, devised all her manors, &c., to her youngest nephew, James Tryon. Mr. Tryon, by his will, bearing date January, 1722, left all his property to his nephew, Charles Tryon, in fee. This gentleman, in 1728, having married Lady Mary, daughter of Robert, Earl Ferrers, settled on her, among others, the manor of Norbury, together with the mansion-house and lands of Norbury, as a jointure. Subject thereto, he, by will dated in June, 1743, devised the same to his eldest son, Charles, in fee. In 1765, the estate was sold to Anthony Chapman, Esq., of London, for £35,000. In 1774, Mr. Chapman disposed of Norbury Park to William Lock, Esq., the founder of the present mansion, in which he resided upwards of thirty years; and after his death, his son sold it to Fuller Maitland, Esq., M.P., who exchanged it for Park Place, in Berkshire, the property and residence of Henry Sperling, Esq., the present possessor of Norbury Park. This gentleman has made a new and much easier approach to the mansion than was afforded by the old road, at the same time disclosing the beauties of the surrounding scenery. Mr. Sperling has also planted largely, and laid out some beautiful walks and flower-gardens, thus giving additional effect to the picturesque grounds of Norbury. The yew-trees, for which it is famed, are recorded in Domesday Book, and are, no doubt, many of them from 9me to two thousand years old: here are also some magnificent beech-trees, Upon the whole, there are few places to be compared with Norbury for healthi- ness of situation, variety of landscape, and cheerfulness of prospect. 4-E 4 Čijc liquitcry, surrey); THE SEAT OF RICHARD FULLER, ESQ. THIS Seat is delightfully situated about two miles from Dorking, on the left of the road from that town to Guildford, from whence it is distant about nine miles. It stands in a beautiful valley, and on the banks of a clear winding stream, that adds its waters to the river mole. The estate was formerly known by the name of Chartgate, and was for a considerable period the pro- perty of the family of Comber, one of whom sold it to Abraham Tucker, Esq. of Beechworth Castle in this county, and of him it was purchased in the year 1759 by Daniel Malthus, Esq. This gentleman, taking advantage of the peculiar beauties of its situation, where all the varieties of landscape, hill and dale, wood and water, were to be found, laid out the grounds with taste and spirit, displaying the scenery in all its natural simplicity. He, at the same time, converted the House, by a judicious style of accommodation, into a genteel residence, and first gave it the name of The Rookery. The vale of Mereden, in which The Rookery stands, is a delightful spot, commencing between Cold Harbour and Boar Hills, each clad with wood. In this valley is a farm of the same name, belonging to the hospital of the Holy Trinity at Guildford, founded by Archbishop Abbot. In a copse, upon this farm, is a spring of some celebrity in the neighbourhood, named Meg's Well; its water is of great purity, uncommon coldness, and, when outwardly applied, detergent: some extraordinary cures have been attributed to its effect. The rivulet called Pipbrook, which waters this beautiful range of rural scenery, rises in the side of the hills, at the upper end of Mereden Vale; and after winding through the ornamented lawn at the Rookery, which is clothed with the softest verdure, and prettily chequered with trees, it turns two mills for grinding corn; and taking its course parallel with the town of Dorking on the north side of it, it afterwards crosses the road to the metropolis, and empties itself into the river Mole under Box Hill, an elevated situation, which commands one of the most enchanting views in England. This elegant seat was purchased of Mr. Malthus in 1768, by Richard Fuller, Esq., a banker in London, by whom it was altered and considerably enlarged. Its interior arrangement comprehends convenience and elegance; the principal apartments are proportioned with symmetry, and decorated with taste. Mr. Fuller died January 2nd, 1782, and The Rookery descended to his eldest son Richard, since whose decease it has been the residence of his widow, Mrs. Fuller, but is the property of his son Richard Fuller, Esq. This estate is in the hundred of Wooton, and in Westcote Borough, a tithing of the parish of Dorking. The hamlet of Westcote is about half a mile north of The Rookery, and about the same distance from the town of Dorking on the west. On Westcote Heath two fairs are held annually, viz. 15th April and 28th of October; the grant for which was procured in 1726, by Sir John Evelyn, Bart. of Wooton. 4-D $5ughridge, ºurrey; ROBERT MONRO, ESQ. THIS seat is in the parish of Godalmin, one mile south of that town, and thirty-five miles south-west of London; it is approached between two hand- some entrance lodges, opening upon a winding drive, margined by lofty forest trees and luxuriant plantations. The building is a uniform structure, of handsome elevation, covered with Roman cement, standing in the midst of pleasure grounds, in a park, rich in a variety of landscape scenery, and adorned with fine sheets of water, and cascades. The annexed View, shewing two principal fronts, is from the side of the water, immediately below the house. The estate formerly belonged to a family, who derived their name from it, and remained possessors till the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII. ; it then went to a family of the name of Eliot, who retained it till the year 1710, when it was purchased by John Walter, Esq., of Barbadoes; and in 1748 became the property of Philip Carteret Webb, Esq., an eminent lawyer, and solicitor to the Treasury, who died about 1770, after which his widow sold the estate to Sir Robert Barker, Bart., many years commander-in-chief of the East India Company’s forces in Bengal. A treaty concluded by him in 1772, at Fahzabad, was the subject of a picture painted by Tilley Kettle, containing the portraits of the Nabob Sujah Dowlah, Vizier of the Mogul empire, and his four sons, Sir Robert Barker and his two aids-de-camp, Captain Cockerell and Captain Harper, and Mr. Davy, the Persian interpreter: the picture was preserved at Busbridge, together with another by the same artist, containing a portrait of the Great Mogul, Shaw Allum, viewing the third brigade of the East India Company’s troops in the plains of Allahabad. Sir Robert was created a baronet in 1781, and died at this seat, 14th of Sept. 1789; his daughter married Philip, the grandson of Philip Carteret Webb, Esq. above mentioned. - Busbridge then passed to Henry Hare Townshend, Esq., and in 1823 was purchased by Robert Monro, Esq., the present proprietor. The House is particularly commodious, and contains a very handsome suite of apartments, the principal of which are the Westibule, twenty-four feet by twenty, adorned with columns and appropriate frieze; a Hall twenty-seven feet by seventeen feet six inches; a Breakfast-room, twenty-four feet by twenty-two; a Dining-room, thirty-two feet by twenty-two, including a secess, supported by columns and two pilasters of the Ionic order; a Boudoir, twenty- feet by fifteen, which communicates with the Drawing-room, thirty-two feet six inches by thirty-two; the ceiling of this apartment, sixteen feet high, is painted, and it is also adorned by two recesses, formed by columns and pilasters. On the ground floor is also a Billiard-room, and above stairs is an elegant Music-room and Library, thirty feet by twenty-six, and twenty-two feet high, with recesses for bookcases between twenty Ionic pilasters. - In the pleasure grounds is a Conservatory, filled with ornamental shurbs and exotics, one hundred and eighty feet long, with a Tea-room, at the one end, and plate-glass folding doors, opening to a bold terrace-walk in front, at the end of which is a hermit’s cell, cut in a rock, in a winding direction, exceeding one hundred and forty feet in length, and terminating in a circular chamber, supported by a massive pier in the centre, a part of the rock. The lawns, extensive walks, and pleasure grounds, are decorated with stately timber trees, ornamental shrubs, and exotics, pieces of water with bridges, cascades, &c., the effect of the whole much increased by an aviary, temples, grotto, statues, &c. 4-D 2 #bcfficli, JIact, ºugger; THE SEAT OF THE EARL OF SHEFFIELD. THE Lordship or Manor of Sheffield is situated about mid-way between East Grinstead and Lewes, nearly in the centre of the Weald of Sussex; it is a very considerable estate, and, in Edward the Confessor's time, it belonged to Earl Godwin. In 1068, William the Conqueror granted it to his half-brother, Robert de Mortaigne, Earl of Cornwall: 25th Edward I. 1296, it belonged to Laurence de St. Maur: 32d Edward I. 1304, to John de Ratriden: 35th Edward I. 1306, to Thomas, Earl of Lancaster: 35th Edward III. 1360, to Henry, Duke of Lancaster: 48th Edward III. 1375, to Roger Dalyngryge: 2d Richard III. 1484, to John, first Duke of Norfolk : 13th Elizabeth, 1570, to Thomas, third Duke of Norfolk, who in 1571, the year before he was beheaded, sold it to Thomas, Lord Buckhurst, whose grandson, Richard, Earl of Dorset, sold it, 21st James I. 1623, to Sir Christopher Neville, son of Edward, Lord Abergavenny, and direct ancestor to the present Earl. Anne, Baroness Dowager of Abergavenny, marrying, to her second husband, John, Lord Delawarr, the manor passed into that family in 1744; and it was purchased in 1769 of John, Earl of Delawarr, together with other estates in this county, for £31,000, by the present Earl of Sheffield, then Mr. Holroyd. The precise period of the original foundation of the House is uncertain; it was large, and composed a double quadrangle, the usual form in the time of Elizabeth; and the erection may be referred to that era, or perhaps earlier; but such have been the alterations successively adopted, that few traces of the ancient structure now remain. A very considerable part has been rebuilt by the present noble proprietor, at a great expense, in the castellated style of architecture, surmounted with battlements and tall pinnacles. Over the entrance are the armorial insignia of his Lordship's family, and round the House are introduced shields bearing the arms of the former possessors of the Manor since the Conquest. The portion appropriated to the Chapel is adorned with a very large mullioned window of stained glass. The interior exhibits the same taste in its corresponding decorations; one room was painted by C. Catton, R.A., whose superiority in animal painting is generally acknowledged; and the Library also may be particularly mentioned as containing a very excellent collection formed by his Lordship, whose literary talents are known and appre- ciated. The public are indebted to him for the Memoirs of Edward Gibbon, the his- torian, an early and intimate friend of his Lordship. Among the pictures which adorn the principal apartments are portraits of Her Royal Highness Caroline, Princess of Wales, the present Earl of Chichester in regimentals, Lord Glenbervie, the Earl of Sheffield, and Edward Gibbon, Esq.-the last by Sir Joshua Reynolds. The Park is the most extensive in this part of the country, comprising nearly 600 acres, and contains many fine old oaks, the soil being remarkably favourable to the growth of timber, the quality of which is considered very superior for ship-building. The church of Fletching, in which parish Sheffield Place is situated, contains a very handsome Gothic Mausoleum, with this inscription, SUIs s1BioUE J. B. Holroy D, DoMIN US SHEFFIELD ; over which is his Lordship's arms. It is entered by folding doors, and contains several inscriptions for the noble family of Sheffield : the father of the present Peer, and also his younger brother Daniel, who was killed at the assault on Moro Castle, Havannah, in 1762, are commemorated. Here are also deposited the remains of Edward Gibbon, with an inscription from the classic pen of Dr. Parr. His Lordship is the eldest surviving son of Isaac Holroyd, Esq., by Dorothy, daughter of Daniel Baker, Esq. of Penn, Bucks; on succeeding to the maternal estates, he added the name of Baker to his own. He married, first, Abigail, only daughter of Lewis Way, Esq. of Richmond in Surrey; by this lady, who died in 1793, he had a son, who died young, and several daughters. Secondly, Lucy, daughter of Thomas, Earl of Chichester. She dying in 1797, his Lordship married, thirdly, Anne, daughter of Frederic, Earl of Guildford, by whom he has issue, George Augustus Frederic Charles Viscount Pevensey, born in 1802. 3-x &Q icºt ſtºcan Jarit, ºugøta ; THE SEAT OF L O R D S E L S E Y. This Mansion stands in the centre of a beautiful Park, occupying the western declivity of a hill, watered by a small stream that winds at its base, and abounding with fine timber ; about five miles north of the city of Chichester, and seven miles south of the town of Midhurst. The House is large and well proportioned; it was nearly rebuilt by the late Lord Selsey at a consider- able expense, and is adorned within with many tasteful ornaments of fur- niture and embellishment. It is erected in the ancient style of architecture, with mullioned windows and embattled parapet; over the porch, to the prin- cipal entrance, rises a large pointed arch window, ornamented with delicate tracery, which gives light to the lofty hall. Its front commands the most picturesque views over the vale and opposite hills, in which the mixture of corn and wood are pleasingly blended. The material of which it is erected is flint, from the neighbourhood. The estate came into possession of the present noble family by the marriage of Bulstrode Peachey, Esq. with the relict of William Woodward Knight, Esq., of this place, who left no issue ; upon which he took the surname of Knight, but, dying in 1736 without children, he left his estates to his brother, Sir John Peachey, the second Baronet of the family, from whom it has descended to the present noble possessor. The late Lord Selsey was the only son of Sir James Peachey, the fourth Baronet, who was elevated to the Peerage, August 13th, 1794; on his death, in 1808, he succeeded to the titles and estates, and died at this seat, which he had so considerably embellished and improved, at the age of 68, on June 27, 1816. * The present Nobleman is the second son of the late Peer; he is a Captain in the Royal Navy; and was married, in 1817, to the Hon. Anne Maria Louisa, daughter of Lord Beston. 3-x 2 $tannict Jarit, ºugøta ; THE SEAT OF T H E E A R L O F C H I C H E S T E R. This Park, which comprehends the whole parish and village of Stanmer, is situated midway between Lewes and Brighton, in a beautiful valley, formed by one of those bold ranges of hills which adorn the coast of Sussex. It was anciently the seat of the family of Michelborne, one of whom sold it to Peter Gott, Esq., a Receiver General of the County of Sussex, at whose death, this manor and estate were seized under an extent from the Crown, and were pur- chased by Henry Pelham, Esq., who, soon after the acquisition of the estate, erected the present Mansion, about 1724. The building is uniform, and is approached by a road which sweeps round a lawn of rich verdure. Its prin- cipal front is towards the east, and the suite of apartments it contains compre- hends convenience united with elegance. In the Drawing-room are some valuable paintings. It stands about a mile from the Lodges, in the road from Lewes to Brighton, nearly in the centre of the fine Park, whose undulating surface is varied by thick masses of rich foliage, forming a rich contrast to the open downs by which it is surrounded. These downs feed large flocks of sheep, whose wool, it is thought, nearly resembles the Spanish. To the west of the House are the Gardens and Shrubberies, which, as well as the plantations in the Park, were formed by the taste of the late Earl of Chichester; the church and small village of Stanmer form a pleasing rural picture, and contribute to the variety of the sequestered sylvan scene. The Pelhams are a family of undoubted antiquity, and have flourished in Sussex, at the head of the gentry, from the reign of King Edward III. Sir John Pelham distinguished himself at the battle of Poictiers, in 1356, and was one of those who claimed the honour of taking John King of France, prisoner; on which occasion, he had granted him as a badge, the buckle of a belt, which his descendants have continued to use in their seal manual. From him descended Sir Thomas Pelham, created a baronet by King James I. ; his grandson was created a Baron by Queen Anne; whose son, cre- ated Duke of Newcastle, died without issue; his Estates and the Barony of Pelham descended to the father of the present Earl of Chichester, and Baron Pelham of Stanmer, &c. %ibirook, 5uggca: ; THE SEAT OF L O R T) C O L C H E S T E R. KIDBRook Hous E is situated near Forest-row, in the parish of East Grinstead, and about thirty miles from London. The estate formerly belonged to the Earl of Abergavenny : William, the fourteenth baron of Abergavenny, suc- ceeded to the title on the demise of his cousin, Edward, without issue, in 1724. This nobleman had previously fixed his residence at East Grinstead, and now finding himself possessed of a large domain without a suitable mansion, (for Birling and Eridge were both in a state of decay,) he was induced permanently to establish himself in this his favourite neighbourhood. He accordingly pro- cured an act of parliament, to enable him to alienate an estate in the county of Warwick, a part of the original grant to his family; and with the sum it produced, he purchased Kidbrook; and immediately erected the present man- sion as the future residence of his family. Having thus effected his purpose, another act of parliament was passed 17th George the Second, 1744, vesting the mansion, with the lands lying about it, in Henry, Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, and others, to the use of William, Lord Abergavenny, and his heirs male, with remainder to the heirs male of Edward Neville, son of Sir Edward Neville, who was attainted and executed for high treason in the reign of Henry VIII., and after divers other remainders, over to other branches of the Abergavenny family, with the ultimate remainder to his Majesty, his heirs and successors. Some years since, the present Earl of Abergavenny, having in some measure restored Eridge, the ancient and long-neglected seat of his ancestors, to a condition suitable to become his future residence, sold Kidbrook to the Right Honourable Charles Abbot, speaker of the House of Commons, “who,” ob- serves Mr. Amsinck, “made it his rural retreat from the continual press of public business, from the fatigues of the senate, and the control of angry orators, and self-opiniated politicians.” The house, which is a structure of large dimensions, was built by Milne, the celebrated architect of Blackfriars Bridge; it is situated in a park, well wooded; and the grounds about it have of late undergone considerable improvement, under the direction of Mr. Repton. The views of the rising grounds, covered with judiciously arranged and flourishing plantations, are eminently pleasing ; the range within the park and demesne is well varied; and the growing beauties from the late improvements are of a nature at once to please and interest. The approach to the house was formerly by an avenue, in a direct line from the great road. The nature of the ground falling towards the house, was ill calculated for this species of approach, and the effect was bad. The present entrance has given a new feature to the place; and beauties are brought into notice, which were before concealed. Mr. Abbot was elected speaker of the House of Commons, Feb. 10th, 1802, and filled that office with great impartiality, until 1817, when the state of his health no longer permitting him to discharge the arduous duties which it required, he tendered his resignation, and was immediately created a peer, by the title of Baron Colchester. 3–U 2 ØrumücI Cagtic, Šugger, THE SEAT OF HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF N ORFOLK. THIs ancient ducal residence is situated on the north-east side of the town of Arundel, and is supposed to have been built at the beginning of the reign of King Alfred, as that monarch bequeathed it to his nephew Athelm, and this is the first authentic notice we find of it. Some authors suppose Bevis, from whom one of the towers takes its name, to have been the founder of this Castle. Nothing more is however known, than that Bevis was Warder at the Gate of the Earls of Arundel, and probably this tower was built for his reception. The next historical notice to be found of Arundel Castle, is in a grant made of it soon after the Norman Conquest by King William to Roger de Montgomery, created Earl of Arundel and Shrewsbury, who repaired it. In Domesday-book it is described in the territory of Earl Roger, as a Castle, which is the only notice of a castle in that Survey. The subject of Plate I., is a general view of the Castle, which stands on the summit of a hill, at whose foot flows the river Arun. It is surrounded on the west and north sides by a deep and wide ditch. This fortress suffered considerably during the great Rebellion, and remained in a ruinous condition until the year 1791, when the late Duke of Norfolk restored a great part of it in the ancient style, and expended about £5000 a year on it till his death. In order to complete the alterations, it became necessary to take down some of the most interesting parts of the old building, but in many places the original walls were built upon. Considerable taste as well as judgment was evinced by his Grace in the selection of plans and materials. The stone selected, is of three kinds, Port- land, Ketton, and Whitby, as being best suited to render the new work similar to the remains of the ancient fabric. The entrance Gate-way, anciently fortified by a draw- bridge and portcullis, was built by Richard Fitz-Alan in the reign of Edward I., and repaired and restored by the fifth Earl. The domestic offices occupy the whole of the ground-floor around a spacious court, (Plate II.) over these is a magnificent Library in imitation of the aisle of a Gothic cathedral, the ornaments of which are taken from the cloisters at Gloucester and St. George's, Windsor, 122 feet long and 30 wide: the ceiling, columns, &c. are entirely of mahogany. It is calculated to contain 10,000 volumes. The Great Hall, called the Barons' Hall, was begun in 1806, and is 70 feet by 34, and 36 feet high, the roof being of Spanish chesnut curiously wrought, and the plan taken from Westminster, Eltham, and Crosby halls. There is a series of stained glass windows, thirteen in number, portraying the figures of some of the Barons from whom the late Duke was descended, and they are likewise portraits of his family. The window at the end of the Hall represents King John signing Magna Charta. The Dining-room is a large handsome apartment, having at one end a window of painted glass, by Eggington, representing the late Duke and Duchess in the characters of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, at a banquet. At the opposite end of this room is an Orchestra, and over the door is an imitation of basso-relievo, by Le Brun, of Adam and Eve in Paradise. There is another stained window, by Eggington, in the Gallery which divides these apartments from a range of bed-chambers. Some of the walls, together with the Keep, is all that now remains of the ancient Castle of Arundel. The Keep is a circular stone tower, 60 feet in diameter, and is the most perfect in England. It has been tenanted for some years by owls. These birds were sent as a present to the late Duke of Norfolk from North America; they are very large, and of beautiful plumage. Each bird has a significant name given to it. On the south side of the Keep was the ancient entrance, now partly walled up; it consisted of a circular early Norman arch richly ornamented. - The descendants of Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel, did not long keep pos- session of this castle. In the reign of Henry I. Robert de Bellesme, who sided with 3-y ARUNDEL CASTLE, SUSSEx. Robert, Duke of Normandy, in asserting his claim to the crown of England, was, in consequence, deprived of all his honours, and outlawed by the reigning monarch. After this, the king settled the castle on Adeliza, his second queen, as part of her dower: and here she continued to reside during the remainder of her life. Upon the accession of King Stephen, Adeliza, refusing to countenance his usurpation, received the Empress Matilda into her castle of Arundel, wherein she was closely besieged by Stephen. There was an air of gallantry mixed with the warlike proceedings of this period, scarcely to be expected. Upon this occasion, intimation being given to Stephen that the Dowager Queen had received the Empress upon terms of hospitality rather than of hostility against him, Stephen suspended the siege, allowed Matilda to go forth, and gave her safe con- duct to Bristol. Adeliza afterwards married William de Albini, one of the most accom- plished men of his age. - Arundel Castle continued in the family of Albini until the death of Hugh, the last male heir, in 1243, when his estates were divided among his four sisters. In consequence of this division, the castle and manor of Arundel went to Isabel, wife of John Fitz-Alan, who thereupon assumed the title of Earl of Arundel. Edmund, fourth Earl of Arundel, in descent from John Fitz-Alan, forfeited all the honours and estates of his family, in con- sequence of having joined the barons in their opposition to the favourites of Edward II., which was considered as an act of rebellion. The king afterwards. made a grant of Arundel Castle to Edmund Woodstock, his uncle. The act of attainder was however reversed upon the accession of Edward III., and Richard Fitz-Alan, son of the last possessor, was reinstated. The Earls of Arundel, from their influence, were led to parti- cipate in all the principal events of English history. Richard, Earl of Arundel, was accused of joining in a conspiracy to dethrone Richard II., and, being found guilty of high treason, was beheaded. The estates of this unfortunate nobleman were confiscated, and given as a reward for services to the Earl Marshal, on whose testimony he had been convicted. But this act of attainder was soon after reversed by Henry IV., and his son Thomas Fitz-Alan recovered possession of the family estates. This nobleman died without issue in 1415, when the castle devolved upon his cousin, Sir John Fitz-Alan, commonly called Sir John Arundel. About this time a dispute arose respecting the title of Earl of Arundel. The contending parties were this Sir John Arundel, who claimed a seat in the Upper House, in right of his tenure of the castle, and John Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk, who preferred the same claim. Judgment was given in favour of the former, and an act of parliament was passed to the effect, that the possession of this castle and honour conferred the dignity of Earl without creation. The last male heir of the Fitz-Alans, who died in the reign of Elizabeth, left an only daughter, who married Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk, and thus conveyed the earldom and estate into that distinguished family, in which they have ever since remained. At the time of the great rebellion, Arundel Castle was at first in the hands of the Parliament, but was taken from them, after sustaining a siege of three days, by the Lord Hopton. Sir William Waller regained possession of it for the Parliament, with equal facility, about six months after. The famous Chillingworth acted as engineer on this OCCaSIOI). - Bernard Edward Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk of the Howard family, Earl Marshal, and Hereditary Marshal of England, Earl of Arundel, Surrey, and Norfolk; Baron Fitz- Alan, Clun and Oswaldestre, and Maltravers, F. R. and A. S., premier Duke and Earl next the Blood Royal, was born in 1765, and succeeded Charles, the late Duke, to whom he was fourth cousin, in December, 1815. In 1789 his Grace married Elizabeth, second daughter of Henry Belasyse, second and last Earl of Fauconberg, and by her had issue Henry Charles, Earl of Surrey, born in August, 1791, and who married, in 1814, Charlotte Sophia Leveson Gower, eldest daughter of George, Marquis of Stafford, K.G., by whom he has issue. His Grace, being a Roman Catholic, was incapacitated from discharging the duties attached to the office of Earl Marshal until June, 1824, when an act was passed, specially granting that privilege. Motto:—Sola virtus invicta. 3-y 2 - łJrtuotti, 390 uge, ºuggcr; THE SEAT OF THE EARL OF EGREMONT. THE honour of Petworth, at an early period of our history, was settled on the house of Percy, and remained for centuries in the possession of that noble family. In 1682, the estate devolved to Charles, sixth Duke of Somerset, who married the Lady Elizabeth, sole daughter and heiress of Josceline Percy, the last Earl of Northumberland of that family. The Duke of Somerset, on the site of the old mansion, raised the present edifice upon a splendid plan, correspondent in every respect with his usual munificence and his princely fortune. The front is of freestone, and admits twenty-one windows in each story. The interior arrangements are peculiarly remarkable for magnificence and elegance. The principal apartments are profusely embellished with pictures by the most eminent masters, both ancient and modern : here is also a Gallery of Antique Statues and Busts, some of which are of first-rate excellence; a very extensive Museum also claims the attention of naturalists. In the Armory are several pieces of great antiquity, particularly a sword, which, it is said, Henry Hotspur used at the battle of Shrewsbury. It may be truly said, this noble seat and surrounding domain display a degree of patrician magnificence seldom met with. In front, a beautiful lawn extends a considerable way into the Park, and slopes gradually to a fine expanse of water. The Park is very extensive, the walls being at least twelve miles in circum- ference: it commands delightful views of the Downs of Surrey and Sussex, and is well stocked with deer and game of every species. The Mansion is situated close to the town of Petworth, six miles south of the northern boundary of the county, and eleven miles north-east of Arundel. 1jattle 3 titley, ºuggcr; THE SEAT OF SIR GODFREY WASSAL WEBSTER, BART. THE ancient Abbey of Battle, a memorial of one of the most important events recorded in English history, was built on a plain called Heathfield, about seven miles from Hastings. The landing of William the Norman on the Sussex coast, and the subsequent defeat and death of Harold, the last Saxon king, in a pitched battle on this plain, are well-known historical facts. It would appear, however, that previous to the engagement, William made a vow to found a monastery in honour of St. Martin, if victory crowned his arms with success. He was, therefore, no sooner established on the throne of England, than, in pursuance of his vow, he built this Abbey, which he filled with Benedictine Monks from Normandy, who were to pray for the souls of those who fell in the encounter. The endowment was rich, consisting of the manors of Aldsiston, in Sussex; Lymsfield, in Surrey; How, in Essex; Craumere, in Oxfordshire; Briswalderton, in Berkshire; together with all the land a league round the house; they had besides the churches of Radings and Colunton, in Devonshire, and St. Olave, in Exeter. Many privileges and immu- nities were granted to the monastery; the chief of which were—exemption from episcopal jurisdiction, treasure-trove, and free-warren; it was also a place of sanctuary. The abbot enjoyed the distinction of the mitre, and possessed the peculiar power of pardon- ing any felon that he saw going to be executed. Battle Abbey experienced the same fate as other monasteries in the reign of Henry VIII. It was dissolved, and a grant of the site made to Richard Gilmer, who soon afterwards pulled down the greater part of the buildings, and disposed of the materials. Gilmer afterwards sold the estate to Sir Anthony Browne, whose descendants first thought of converting what remained of the old Abbey into a convenient mansion-house; this design was not, however, fully accomplished until it became the property of Sir Thomas Webster, ancestor of the present proprietor. A large square gothic building, embattled at the top, with a handsome octagon tower at each corner, constitutes the grand entrance. The front of the gateway faces the town, and is adorned with a series of arches and neat pilasters. The remains of the Abbey occupy nearly three sides of a large quadrangle; the fourth, it is conjectured, having been taken down when the opposite side was converted into a modern habitation, in order to open a view of the country. The side of the square occupied at the present time by the dwelling-house, has undergone the greatest alterations. The remaining side, namely, that opposite to the gateway, consists of two low parallel walls, which formerly supported a suite of chambers, and terminated in handsome turrets; this was formerly part of another gate. On the outside of the house appear nine elegant arches, which are the only remains of the old Abbey church, and in all probability belonged to the inside of a cloister. This portion of the building is included in our View. The other ruins consist of a great hall or refectory, standing contiguous to the church : but what creates the greatest interest, as being by far the most beautiful part of the present remains, is a detached building, now used as a barn. It has twelve windows on one side, and six on the other. Under the hall is a curious vaulted building, in the gothic style, formed by crypts of freestone, divided by elegant pillars and springing arches. Sir Godfrey Vassal Webster, the fifth Baronet, was born in October, 1789, and suc- ceeded his father, the late Sir Godfrey, in June, 1800. In August, 1814, he married Charlotte, the eldest daughter of Robert Adamson, Esq. A son, born in April, 1819, is heir to the title and estates. - Sir Godfrey Webster, upon whom the dignity of a Baronet was conferred in May, 1703, was a descendant from the Websters, who, about the middle of the fourteenth century, were seated at Lockington, in the county of York. Arms: Azure, on a bend, argent, cottised, or, between two demi-lions rampant, ermane, a rose, gules, seeded and leafed proper, between two boars’ heads, couped, sable. , 4-G 2 $limbon 390ttge, ºuggex ; THE SEAT OF THE EARL OF NEWBURGH. THIs noble old Seat is delightfully and boldly situated at the upper end of a woody park, on a fine eminence which commands a glorious view of the sea, to the south of Chichester Cathedral, and other interesting objects. The entrance is into a handsome Hall, with a gallery over one end. The decorations are principally modern : the walls stucco, and the ceiling richly wrought with flowers; over the doors are the arms of Kempe, the former possessors, and of the present family. The Library is a plain square room, in which are a few portraits; viz. of the second Lord Derwentwater, who was beheaded; his mother, Lady Mary Tudor, natural daughter of King Charles II. ; various members of the family of Kempe, by Sir Peter Lely; Lord Newburgh, and his brother; and King Charles II. in his robes. The Dining-room is plain ; it measures 30 feet by 24: a very good Drawing-room adjoins it. The Chapel up-stairs is arched over, and has a rich altar, over which is a fine picture of Christ taken from the Cross, and on each side paintings of St. Peter and St. Paul; here are also all the decorations proper for mass. The House was originally erected in the time of Elizabeth; and much attention has been paid to the peculiar style, in the subsequent alterations and additions, chiefly made by the late Earl of Newburgh. Slindon is distant about one mile from Arundel, and eight from Chichester. It was formerly distinguished by being one of the residences of the Archbishops of Canterbury, it having been an appendage to Pagham, granted to the see by King Cedwall, A. D. 680. Archbishop Langton died here July 9, 1228. Archbishop Winchelsey held an ordina- tion in his chapel at Slindon, 1298. His letter to the Bishop of Bangor, 1295, is dated from Slyndon. Section II., chap. 35, of Thorne's History of the Abbots of St. Augustin, M. S. is intituled “Tormentum de Sclyndone,” and relates to a controversy between Archbishop Mepham and the Monks of St. Augustin ; in which the writer describes at large the ill usage, which three persons, who went on the part of the Abbot and Convent, to summon the Archbishop to appear before Icherius, the Pope's Legate, received in the hall of his house, and after they were forced out of it, from the Archbishop's domestics. Archbishop Courtney dates from Manerium de Slyndon, and also Archbishop Arundeſ, in the year 1400. In the reign of Queen Elizabeth, Anthony Kempe obtained this seat; he was fourth son of Sir William Kempe, of Ollantigh, in Kent, whose younger brother was the famous Cardinal John Kempe, Archbishop of Canterbury, who was born in this parish 1380, and died March 22, 1454. Barbara Kempe, daughter, and at length sole heir, of Anthony Kempe, who died in 1753, married James Bartholomew Radclyffe, Earl of Newburgh, and conveyed this estate to him; he died January 2, 1786, and lies buried in the chancel of the church at this place. He was succeeded by his son, Anthony James Radclyffe, the fourth Earl of Newburgh, a nobleman remarkable for benevolent generosity, and kind hospitality; and who died November 28, 1814, and was buried, as became his high rank, on Dec. 13, the same year, in the vault of the Kempes in Slindon church. His, Lordship was the last heir male descended from Sir Francis Radclyffe, Bart., who was created Earl of Der- wentwater. James, the third Earl of that title, was beheaded February 24, 1716. The ancient paternal family estates in the counties of Northumberland, Cumberland, and Durham, said to be now worth upwards of £40,000 per annum, were vested by parlia- ment in the Trustees of Greenwich Hospital upon his attainder. The late noble Earl was possessed of several estates besides the manor of Slindon, which, together with the title, devolved to his cousin, Francis Eyre, Esq., of Hassop, Derbyshire, fifth Earl of Newburgh. *...* Our Drawing was made from an original view taken by Capt. Edward Jones. 4-G 3 łjartant jarā, śuggex ; THE SEAT OF LORD DE LA ZOUCHE. THE annexed Engraving presents a view of the Mansion in Parham Park, the seat of Lord De la Zouche. The period of its erection is the reign of Elizabeth; and although the alterations which took place about the year 1710, under Sir Cecil Bisshopp, the second Baronet of the name, were somewhat prejudicial to its ancient style, yet there are few mansions in Sussex of equal consequence. The original edifice, of rough stone, had an embattled parapet, which gave it a castellated appearance; this was, however, removed at the period above-mentioned, and some few touches of modernization intro- duced. The situation of Parham House is both healthy and pleasant. It is sheltered from the north-east by a park, in which are some very aged timber trees; and, from a fine terrace to the west, commands a view of the chain of the South Downs. The interior contains some noble apartments, the principal of which is the Hall, 51 feet long, 26 wide, and 24 in height, with a fine groined ceiling, containing the arms and quarterings of Queen Elizabeth, in compartments. It receives light from large bay windows, and is embellished with some curious family portraits and pictures by Snyders, &c. In the upper story is a Gallery, 158 feet in length, 19 wide, and 24 high ; there is also a spacious Dining-room, being a square, with a coved roof: these two apartments likewise contain portraits. At the period of the Domesday survey, the Manor of Perham, as it is there called, having demesne lands and a mill, was held by Robertus, of Earl Roger de Montgomeri of Arundel. It afterwards passed into the possession of the family of Tregoz, who held it until 1387, when an heiress carried it with her in marriage to Edward St. John, of Herringham. Subsequently, the property became vested in the crown. In 1550, Robert Palmer, third son of Thomas Palmer, of Angmering, was seized of it, and by his son, Sir Thomas Palmer, the present Manor-house was finished. After this, it was sold by the grandson of Sir Thomas Palmer, in 1597, to Sir Thomas Bisshopp, Knight, of Hen- field, whose descendants have made it their chief residence. Sir Thomas Bisshopp, the first Baronet, was so created in July, 1628. He had for his second wife, Jane, daughter of Sir William Weston, from whom descended Sir Cecil, the seventh Baronet, who married, in 1750, Susanna, eldest daughter of John Hedges, Esq.; and by her, who died in 1791, had Sir Cecil, the eighth Baronet, and Lord De la Zouche. Cecil Bisshopp, Baron De la Zouche of Harringworth, and a Baronet, D.C.L. & F.R.S., was summoned to parliament, by writ July 27th, 1815, as Baron De la Zouche, of Harringworth; the claim to which Barony had been heard before a committee of the House of Lords, between 1804 and 1808, and adjudged to be in abeyance between him and the descendants of Robert Long, Esq., as representatives of the last Baron Zouche, who died without heir male in 1625, and whose original writ of summons bears date in 1308, 2d Edward II. His Lordship was born in December, 1753, and served in five parliaments as M. P. for the borough of New Shoreham. He married in July, 1782, Harriet Anne, only child of William Southwell, of Frampton, in the county of Gloucester, Esq., uncle to Edward Lord De Clifford, and has issue two sons and three daughters. Motto:—Pro Deo et Ecclesiá. ... PORTRAITS.–Robert Palmer, the founder of Parham House—Sir Thomas Bisshopp, Knight, sitting—Another of the same, when a Baronet, in 1620, with his arms—Sir Edward Bisshopp, whole length; view of Parham House in the back ground—Lady Mary Tufton, wife of Sir Edward, whole length—William Cecil, Lord Burleigh, three quarters length—Queen Elizabeth, three quarters length, in a rich white dress—Lady Frances Cecil, wife of Nicholas, first Earl of Thanet, and daughter of Thomas, first Earl of Exeter, playing with a monkey on a table—Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, whole length, a fine portrait—Constable of Bourbon, slain at the siege of Rome, in 1527–Sir Robert Southwell, Secretary of State for Ireland; Sir Peter Lely—Lady Southwell; Sir Peter Lely—Sir Cecil Bisshopp–Charles Pagete, tempore Queen Elizabeth, very curious—Sir Walter Raleigh. 4-G 4 Guy's Cliff, Q&laruictºgíjirc; THE SEAT of BERTIE GREATHEED, Esq. THIS romantic retreat is in the Hundred of Knightlow, and about one mile and a half from the town of Warwick, on the banks of the Avon, which here winds through most attractive meads; and on its western bank, a combination of rock and wood, singularly picturesque, invited, at an early period, the reveries of seclusion and poetical fancy; and here the famous Guy Earl of Warwick, from whom the Cliff takes its name, is said to have sheltered himself from his enemies; and, as Dugdale expresses it, “receiving ghostly comfort from" the “heremite, he abode there till his death.” The Cliff continued the residence of a religious recluse as late as the time of Henry IV., when John Burry was hermit, and received 100 shillings per annum, to pray for the good estate of Richard Beauchamp, then Earl of Warwick, as also for the souls of his father and mother. In the first year of Henry VI., this Earl rebuilt the Chapel, and endowed a chantry here for two priests, who were to sing Mass daily for the good estate of him and his wife. In this delectable retirement, John Rous, the antiquary, resided as a chantry priest, and here composed several works, the chief of which related to the antiquities of his native country; he died here in 1491, and was buried in St. Mary's Church, Warwick; his writings he bequeathed to that collegiate church, having caused to be erected for their reception a library over the south porch; but they were dispersed before the time of Dug- dale, and the only works by Rous, the Monk of Guy's Cliff, to which that indefatigable antiquary could gain access, were “a Roll of the Earls of Warwick,” now in the Herald's College, wherein, besides a brief history relating to each Earl, their portraits and arms are curiously drawn or tricked with a pen; and a “Chronicle of the Kings of England,” reaching down to his own time. The Chapel, founded by Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, is a plain edifice, in good repair; the founder caused to be carved from the solid rock on which this chapel abuts, a rude statue of the famous Earl Guy, about eight feet in height, which, though now in a very dilapidated state, is still to be seen. - About the middle of the eighteenth century, this estate passed to the late Mr. Great- heed, who married a daughter of the Duke of Ancaster, and erected the present Mansion; large additions to which have been made by his son, the present possessor; and such great alterations were made in 1818 in the western front towards the avenue, as to alter the cha- racter of that side entirely, and make it harmonize with the rest, it is now eligible in size and character, as well as eminent for charms of situation. The local beauties of this retreat would seem calculated to inspire a love of the arts, and Leland, an early topogra- pher, has pronounced it “a place meet for the muses.” Genius had illumined the breast of the youthful heir to these domains with one of her brightest rays; who early evinced an ardent taste for the pictorial art, and the walls of the principal apartments are covered with the efforts of his pencil. The pieces most highly finished, are portraits of his father and mother, of Mr. Kemble, Mrs. Siddons, and of him- self; the style is rich and glowing, the handling free, and the character strongly marked. There are also many historical pieces of great merit; and some very early historical studies, which are replete with indications of strong genius, and an unusual precocity of judgment. This highly-gifted young artist is, alas! no more!—descended from a distinguished family, and heir to great affluence, his passion for the arts induced him to decline the luxurious indolence too frequent with his rank; and he visited France during the short peace, which tempted many to enter that country, for the purpose of improving his judgment in his favourite pursuit. Napoleon treated his talents with liberal attention; and, when others were detained as prisoners, permitted him to retire to Italy, where he was seized with a fever, under the pressure of which he expired in his 23d year. Much of the above inte- resting particulars we have extracted from the Beauties of England and Wales; and join in our regret with the editor of that work, in his loss to society and the arts. The Grounds attached to this beautiful residence are not extensive ; but they abound in natural beauties, and are disposed with much taste. The rock on which the House and Chapel are built, presents towards the Avon a rugged and varied face, truly picturesque; and perhaps this portion of the Cliff acquires a transient and mysterious charm, from its connexion with ancient poesy. - - - he capacious Stables, Cellars, and out-offices of the Mansion, are all formed by excavations in the solid rock. A beautiful and correct description of Guy's Cliff, in verse, which was addressed some years since to the proprietor, is printed in the Antiquarian and Topographical Cabinet, in which Shakspeare is supposed to have made it his favourite retirement; the idea is justified by its being within a few miles of Stratford on Avon, the place of his nativity. - X 3gton #3all, &laruickshire ; THE RESIDENCE OF THE LATE JAMES WATT, Esq. ASTON HALL is situated about two miles north of Birmingham, on an eminence which rises from the river Tame, and is seen from the road through a fine avenue of trees. The Park was originally enclosed by Sir Thomas Holt, Bart. who commenced building the house in April, 1618, which, it appears, was not finished until the year 1635. Dugdale, in his History of Warwickshire, speaks of it as “a noble fabrick, which for beauty and state much exceedeth any in these parts.” It consists of a large and handsome centre with projecting wings, enclosing three sides of a court, in which is a circular grass-plat. It is open to the east. Each portion of the building has a lofty square tower, terminated by a curved spiral roof and a vane, which give an air of considerable grandeur to the edifice. The gables exhibit the usual scroll-form of the houses built at this period, and the eastern extremities of the wings are adorned with high bay windows with mullions, and surmounted by a rich perforated parapet; the porch at the entrance is of the Doric order, two columns on pedestals support an ornamented entablature, over which is an inscription surmounted by the family arms of Holt. The Great Hall is old and handsome ; it was formerly adorned with the full-length portrait of the founder, and with that of his Lady, Anne, daughter of Sir Edward Littleton, Bart. Sir Thomas Holt was a gentleman highly esteemed in the county of War- wick, of which he was High Sheriff in the reign of Elizabeth, and received the honour of Knighthood, at Grimstone, in Yorkshire, from King James I., when he arrived from Scotland, in his way to London, to take possession of the crown of England. He was afterwards further advanced by that prince to the dignity of baronet, November 25th, 1612. He was also by King Charles I., nominated as ambassador to Spain, but on account of his great age , was excused the office. Upon the breaking out of the civil war, he heartily assisted the king with his purse, and entertained him here. His Majesty slept at Aston Hall two nights, about six days before the memorable battle of Edgehill, which was fought Oct. 23, 1642, and the Room in which the King was concealed upon the advance of the Parliament army is still shewn. Sir Thomas Holt's loyalty to his Sovereign being so decided, and his son actually in the service, he suf- fered greatly. His house was plundered during the war, several cannon balls were fired at the building, one of which has been preserved, and the marks of it shewn on the balustrades of the Staircase, which are exceedingly massive. Sir Thomas himself was imprisoned, and his estate decimated ; the damage he altogether sustained was computed at no less a sum than 20,000l. He died in the eighty-third of his age, in the year 1654. The Gallery at the back of the House is of large proportion, and of great length, and was formerly hung with portraits of the Holt family, as was also the Dining Parlour, in which was the large picture of King Charles I., sitting with his children; and among other curiosities was a Bedchamber, the hang- ings of which were all worked by “Sarah Holt, spinster, 1744, aged 60 years;” they displayed views of this House, and of Brereton, in Cheshire, another seat then belonging to the family. - - The manor of Aston was originally purchased of Maud de Grimesarwe, in 1367, the 40th of Edward III., by John atte Holte of Birmingham, and it remained in the possession of the Holt family for upwards of four hundred years. The last occupier of that name was Sarah, Lady Holt, relict of Sir Lis. ter Holt, to whom she was married in 1754. She died advanced in years, April 9th, 1794, when the estate devolved to the Honorable Heneage Legge, fourth son of George, third Earl of Dartmouth. The present occupier is the son of the late James Watt, Esq., F.R.S., &c. the great improver of the Steam: engine;...to whose genius, mankind are indebted for one of the greatest benefits ever conferred, and whose useful life was terminated August 25th, 1819. x 2 Compton Werney, &larmicitgijire; THE SEAT OF HENRY PEY TO VERNEY, LORD WILLOUGHBY DE BROKE. CoMPTON VERNEY is situated in a beautiful vale, about two miles from the small town of Kineton: it was anciently called Compton Murdak; of which names, the first part is derived from its low situation, Coom signifying a vale, and the last from its two most distinguished possessors. Of Murdak, the more ancient of the two families; the first who obtained possession of this estate was Robert Murdak, in the reign of King Henry I., from whom it was transmitted to his descendants until the reign of Edward III., when it was granted to Alice Perers, the king's mistress, afterwards the wife of Sir William Windsor. On the marriage of one of his daughters to Robert Skene, of Kingston upon Thames, the estate was transferred to him, who soon afterwards disposed of it to Richard de Verney, the ancestor of the present family. In the twentieth year of the reign of Henry VI, he built a noble Manor House here, wherein, besides his own arms, with the matches of his ancestors, he then set up, in a fair canton window, towards the upper end of the Hall, the arms of King Henry VI., Queen Margaret, Humphrey Earl of Stafford, afterwards created Duke of Buckingham, Henry Beauchamp Duke of Warwick, and the Lord Zouch, with some others; by which it appears he adhered to the House of Lancaster in the Civil Wars between the rival houses; a descendant, Sir Richard Werney, in 1691, claimed and obtained the ancient title of Baron Willoughby de Broke, in right of his maternal ancestor, who was sister to Sir Fulk Greville, Lord Brooke. The House was rebuilt under the direction of John Peyto, Lord Willoughby, the father of the present Lord, by Adams, about the year 1751. Its exterior is spacious and handsome. A Corinthian Portico leads to the entrance Hall, which is a noble room, of ample dimensions and just proportions, embellished with paintings on the panels by Zuccarelli, representing views in Italy. Adjoining the House is a domestic Chapel, designed, as well as the bridge over the water, with great taste, by Launcelot Brown. Here is an excellent portrait of Sir R. Heath, by Cornelius Jansen; a curious picture of Queen Elizabeth; and also of Sir Fulke Greville, Lord Brooke, and some good family portraits. The Pleasure Grounds are extensive, comprising a pleasing variety of ground, wood in abundance, as well as water; they were laid out by Brown, and do him great credit. The present Lord has added considerable plantations, and an expanse of water called Combrook Water. The whole forms a most pleas- ing scene. There are some fine cedars of Lebanon, and a few curious trees in the garden. x 3 ©ffchurct), &laruittsbirt: THE RESIDENCE OF THE REV. HENRY WISE. AMONG the various beautiful seats that embellish this part of the county of Warwick, Offchurch, in the hundred of Knightlow, and within a short distance of the admired and fashionable town of Leamington, is remarkable for its extremely picturesque appearance, and could not fail of arresting our attention ; the view of it is taken from the church-yard which it adjoins. It is situated on a small eminence most agreeably secluded amid a grove of encircling trees, and is sur- rounded by a scene displaying at its openings all the beauties of varied cultiva- tion. The House itself, though not very large, is commodious, and substan- tially built of stone, with rustic quoins, having its principal front almost covered with the branches of the luxuriant vine, which is also trailed over the veranda which forms the entrance. The reverend and highly respected possessor, who is one of the justices of the peace for the county, and in possession also of considerable landed estates, together with an ancient mansion near Warwick, called the Priory, has justly preferred this retired spot as most convenient for the discharge of his pastoral duty, in the exercise of which, as well as the important office of Magis- trate, he sets a laudable and dignified example. He is descended from Henry Wise, Esq., of Brompton Park, and of the Priory at Warwick, a gentleman much celebrated for his skill and taste in Horticul- ture, who died December 15th, 1738, and was succeeded by his eldest son, Matthew Wise, Esq., who dying unmarried, September 12th, 1776, his brother, Henry Wise, Esq., became his heir : he died a few years after, leaving his eldest son, Henry Christian Wise, Esq., his heir, and devised the advowson of Charlewood, in Surrey, a living which had been purchased of Lord Aungier, in 1716, to his son, the Rev. Henry Wise, who is the present owner and rector of that parish, as well as Offchurch, where he resides; he has since succeeded his brother, H. C. Wise, Esq., who died January 14th, 1805, in the Priory estate at Warwick. - x 4 &ſicIIcomic, Gºſlatuicitgijire; THE SEAT OF GEORGE LLOYD, ESQ. ONE mile north from the town of Stratford-on-Avon, on the road leading to Warwick, is the Mansion and hills of Wellcombe. These hills are celebrated in a Poem written some years since by one John Jordan, a wheelwright of Stratford, who speaks of them as having been anciently the scene of much warlike operations between the ancient Britons and Saxons. The intrenchments, or Dingles, (as they are called,) are very deep and perfect; and numerous earth-works still exist, particularly the cone-like hill near the house, which is supposed to have been thrown up to cover the bodies of those who were slain in battle. The Mansion, in its gabled-end state, was the seat of William Combe, brother of John de Combe; who in his time was reckoned a great usurer, and also an acquaintance of Shakspeare; to whom by his will, he bequeathed £5. Though this friendship did not, it seems, prevent the following satirical lines to be written upon him by our bard:— “Ten in the hundred lies here engrav'd, 'Tis a hundred to ten his soul is not sav’d; If any one ask who lies in this tomb, Oh, Oh, quoth the Devil, 'tis my John o' Combe.” This seat, after William Combe's death, went to decay, and, in the year 1775, it was purchased of one Simon Cole, by John Lloyd, Esq. who dying in 1777, it descended to his eldest son, George Lloyd, Esq. the present proprietor. This beautiful spot, so much favoured by nature, has received much embellishment by art. Mr. Lloyd, having within these few years made large purchases of lands adjoining, re-built the old house, and added the present Gothic front, and ornamented the grounds with picturesque cottages and thriving plantations. . Upon the summit of the cone-like hill, adjoining the house, (on which a Gothic temple is built, encompassed with a laurel grove and gravel walks,) a most exten- sive and diversified amphitheatre of wood and water delights the eye. From hence the windings of the soft-flowing Avon, the seats of the neighbouring gentry, with the town of Stratford, (the birth-place of Shakspeare,) in the near view, and the Edgehills, the hills of Shuckbro’ Broadway, Ilmington in Gloucestershire, and Malvern in Worcestershire, are easily distinguished. - - Although no mention is made in history of a battle having been fought on this ground, yet little doubt can be entertained of the fact, as the skeletons of warriors have been repeatedly dug up. And Mr. Lloyd has now in his possession two spears, which were found some years ago on the top of Castle-hill. The one in the form of a long pike, the other a smaller weapon, barbed with griffins' heads; and when first discovered was plated with silver. The intrenchments also very much corroborate the above conjecture: through the windings of these an easy approach is made to the house. We cannot conclude this description better, than by transcribing some very beautiful Lines, lately written by Mr. Neale, when on a visit to these hills:– - “Oh! this is holy ground, though never blest, The noontide rays in lines of glory fall, By Priest, or hallowed by religious rite. And form a path—a path of light that seems There Nature's balmiest incense rises; here To lead from Earth to Heav'n.—Oh! how the heart * Heav'n's brightest fires descend; and here a chorus, Leaps like a babe at the maternal smile, Sweeter than ever through Cathedral aisle At such a scene as this! for then it feels The anthem swell’d, warbles from morn to eve Its fellowship with nature.—Of one clay • Immortal Melody l—The gentle Avon The world and man were made, and there are times - Wanders like thought down its own flow'ry vale— | . When that mysterious unison’s felt; then sweet . Now hid between its willows, and now bursting, And strange emotions, like remembered music, Bright with the beams of Heav'n, upon the sight; Steal o'er the soul; and every bud of feeling, Kissing away the moss that hinders it. . Like Coerulea,” when the day-god smiles, The everlasting hills are ranged around, Opens, expands, and blossoms.” Magnificent; and on the highest summit, - - - - - * The Coerulea, the common blue Passicn-flower. The singular property of this flower, of opening in the morning, and closing again at night, is well known. - iſłlartoite Cagtic, &laruicitgijire ; THE SEAT OF WILLIAM DILKE, ESQ. THIs ancient structure stands on a plain, in a most sequestered spot, surrounded by trees; at the distance of one mile and a half north-west of Coleshill, and about a mile from Blythe Hall, the Seat of Dugdale Stratford Dugdale, Esq., M. P. for the county. It was built by Sir William de Clinton, Knt., eldest son of John, third Lord Clinton, in the year 1356, 30th of King Edward III., and it is one of the very few remaining buildings of that interesting period. The plan of the Castle is quite regular, forming a parallelo- gram, with an hexagonal tower at each angle, and enclosing an open area, within which is the dwelling; an accidental fire destroyed a part of this interior, but a great portion of the ancient edifice yet remains, a fine example of the architectural mode of the age in which it was erected. There is still the spacious Hall, the usual scene of the generous hospitality of ancient times, also a large Dining Chamber: the Chimney-piece of this Room, as well as the Door, is ornamented with rich carving. The venerable Chapel is also preserved, and the old Kitchen is now in use. Within the Court, the crenellated or embattled walls are pierced with divers cells, the ancient casernes, or lodgings, for the soldiery of the garrison. The grand Tower of entrance, in the centre of the front, is flanked by hexagonal tur- rets, and is approached by a stone bridge across the moat which encompasses the whole castle : over the gateway is the arms of Humphrey Stafford, Earl of Buckingham, impal- ing those of his Countess, Anne Neville, daughter of the first Earl of Westmoreland; they are supported by two antelopes, assumed in allusion to his descent from royal blood, his mother being the daughter of Thomas of Woodstock, Duke of Gloucester; the burn- ing nave, and the knot, known by the name of the Stafford Knot, are also upon the Tower, and were his own peculiar badges. The great gates are in their original state, and are covered with plates of iron; the groove for the portcullis is also to be seen. This Entrance Tower was built by the Earl of Buckingham; he was afterwards created a Duke, 25th year of Henry VI. with a special grant, to him and his heirs, of precedence above all Dukes, whether in England or France, excepting of such as were of the blood royal ; upon which extraordinary elevation, a grand dispute arose between him and the Duke of Warwick; when it was determined, by Act of Parliament, that they should have precedence by turns; an arrangement soon set at rest by the death of the Duke of War- wick without an heir. - This Castle came into the possession of the Duke of Buckingham in 1437, by exchange with John, the fifth Lord Clinton, for the Manor of Whiston, in Northamptonshire, and it became the favourite residence of that nobleman; but, upon the decapitation of his son Henry, Duke of Buckingham, for his attempt to dethrone King Richard III, in 1483, the Castle was seized by that monarch, who visited it on his progress to Nottingham, a short time previous to the battle of Bosworth Field, and ordered all the inner buildings of Kenilworth Castle to be removed here. After the death of the King, Edward, the son of the late Duke, was restored to all his father's honours and estates; he, however, fell a sacrifice to Cardinal Wolsey, and was beheaded in 1521, and then sunk for ever all the splendour and princely honours and estates of the renowned family of Stafford. When the Emperor, Charles V., heard of his fall, he is said to have exclaimed, “A butcher's dog has worried to death the finest Buck in England " This Estate, again forfeited, was granted, in 1521, to Sir William Compton, a favourite of King Henry VII. and ancestor to William, Lord Compton, who, in 1596, disposed of it to the Lord- keeper Egerton, who, in two years after, sold it to Thomas Dilke, Esq., in whose family it has remained to the present day. In the neighbourhood is the remains of a Priory founded by William de Clinton, Earl of Huntingdon, for Canons-regular of the order of St. Augustine; the ruins are rendered mournfully picturesque, by the varieties of evergreen foliage environing them in every direction; the endowment of this Priory was ample, and, at the dissolution, was valued at 130l. 11s. 83d. per annum. Y 2 &laruicit Öagtic, Jºſiarunicitgijirc; THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON. HENRY RICHARD GREVILLE, EARL OF BROOKE AND WARWICK. WARwick Castle is one of the finest baronial residences in the kingdom, and rendered peculiarly interesting to the traveller by its beautiful situation, and by the many curiosities which either did, or are supposed, to have belonged to the celebrated Guy, Earl of War- wick, which are here carefully preserved. - Ethelfleda, daughter of King Alfred, is supposed to be the first who built a strong-hold on this spot; but there are no authentic particulars respecting Warwick Castle until it came into the possession of the Newburghs, about the time of William the Conqueror. Roger de Newburgh, second Earl of Warwick, about the middle of the twelfth century, took part with King Stephen, and garrisoned this Castle with that monarch's partisans. To the Newburghs succeeded the Beauchamps, Earls of Warwick; Anne, daughter and heiress of Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, married Richard Nevil, son and heir of the Earl of Salisbury, in the reign of Henry VI., who thereupon assumed the title of Earl of Warwick, and became afterwards the celebrated king-maker; upon his death, the Duke of Clarence, who had married his daughter, was, by Edward IV., created Earl of Warwick, and put in possession of the Castle, to whose beauty and strength he added considerably. Upon the forfeiture of the Duke's estates, a grant of this Castle was made to the family of Dudley, and that line failing, the title was revived by James I., in the person of Robert, Lord Rich, with whose posterity it continued till the year 1759. The Castle, however, did not pass with the title, but was granted by the same king to Sir Fulke Greville, afterwards Lord Brooke. This nobleman, who found it in a ruinous condition, expended large sums in the restoration of the Castle, and to his care and taste. the structure is indebted for its present appearance of preservation. Under his successor Warwick Castle was garrisoned for the parliament. Francis, Lord Brooke, was created Lord of Warwick Castle in 1746, and in 1759, upon the death of the last Earl of Warwick of the Rich family, created Earl of Warwick. In these titles he was succeeded in 1773 by his son George, the late Earl. In proceeding to describe the most prominent features of this vast fabric, we will begin with pointing out what is most remarkable in the exterior.—Situated in the south-east part of the town of Warwick, it occupies a lofty site on the banks of the Avon. To the left on approaching is seen Caesar's Tower, with an embattled turret of stone on one side; and to the right, Guy's Tower, named after that famed hero of the legends of antiquity, Guy, Earl of wº. The intervening space is occupied by the entrance, which is flanked by embattled walls clothed with ivy. On each side of the gate are double machio- lated towers, leading through passages into the Great Court. On the left of the Court are the family apartments, and the only part that is now habitable. The other parts of the Court-yard are bounded by ramparts and turrets communicating by means of various passages. On one side of the area is an artificial mount, ascended by a spiral path, skirted by trees and shrubs, and surmounted by the remains of an ancient fortified building. A fine view of the antique pile, though somewhat irregular in its outline, is seen from the opposite bank of the river, and here the rock on which the Castle stands rises to a con- siderable height, and is incorporated in the wall of the building. The late Earl of War- wick, with good taste, altered and improved this part of the structure; but the entrance front has undergone no change since its erection by Thomas Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, about the latter part of the 14th century. - The habitable part of the interior consists of a grand suite of apartments, extending three hundred and thirty feet in a right line, chastely furnished and handsomely decorated. The principal Hall is 62 feet long, and 37 wide, paved with black and white stone, and wainscoted. The walls are hung with spears and other implements of ancient warfare, interspersed with pieces of armour. Many of the rooms are decorated with rich tapestry- hangings and family portraits. In one of the apartments attached to Caesar's Tower, are still preserved the sword, shield, helmet, &c., said to have belonged to that redoubted champion, Guy, Earl of Warwick. The grounds contiguous to Warwick Castle, which are very extensive, are well laid out, and kept in good order. - Y 3 490mington 39all, &laruickgijire; GoRE TOWNSEND, ESQ. HoNINGTON HALL is situated two miles from Shipston upon Stour, in the Hundred of Keinton. The present Mansion, a large edifice of brick, with stone dressings, commands a fine view of a tract of country enlivened by the river on the south ; and, on the east, is a prospect of equal beauty within the Park. It was originally erected in the reign of Charles II., but was considerably improved by Joseph Townsend, Esq., who added a very handsome octagonal room, which measures thirty feet from side to side, and is thirty feet high ; the dome is painted with the classical subject of Venus rising from the Sea, and the alternate angles are ornamented with carving, representing the Four Seasons of the year. The Dining-room, thirty-six feet long, opens upon a portico. The Hall, too, is lofty and spacious, being thirty feet long. - The same gentleman also made a really valuable collection of pictures, which adorn the principal apartments: amongst which are, The Prodigal Son, by Teniers; Seven Views of Venice, by Canaletti; Landscapes by both Nicolo and Gaspar Poussin; two Sea-pieces, by Panderwelde; a Landscape, by Jarvis ; Venus lying on a Couch, by Titian; a Boar Hunt, by Snyders; Portraits of Charles I. and his Queen, Henrietta Maria, by Pandyck; Sir Kenelm Digby, and Endymion Porter and Family, also by Pandyck; together with other very fine pictures, by the following scarcely less celebrated masters, Salvator Rosa, Ruysdaal, Taverner, Watteau, Vanderbank, Berchem, Guido, Wandermeer, Luca Giordano, &c. &c. The Park, in which were formerly many head of deer, consists of nearly two hundred acres, and is finely wooded, admitting much variety in the scenery. Dugdale, in his History of Warwickshire, describes Honington to be one of the Manors that Earl Leofric gave to the Monastery of Coventry, in the first year of the reign of Edward the Confessor. In the thirty-third of Henry III. the monks granted it to Ralph de Leicester, Canon of Lichfield, to hold during his life, together with the advowson of the church. - -- This property, with the rectory and advowson of the parish, was sold to the ancestors of Sir Ralph Gibbs, whose family possessed it in 1640. In the year 1662 the whole was purchased by Henry Parker, Esq., who then built the present Mansion. He was the father of Sir Henry Parker, Baronet. After- wards the Estate came into the possession of Joseph Townsend, Esq., M.P. for Wallingford, Berks, who married Judith, the daughter and co-heiress of John Gore, Esq. of Bush Hill, Middlesex, third son of Sir William Gore, Knt. of Tring Park, in Hertfordshire, and M.P. for Great Grimsby, in Lincolnshire, in the reign of George the Second. Joseph Townsend, Esq. had an only son, Gore Townsend, Esq., the present possessor, who married Lady Elizabeth, second daughter of Other-Lewis Windsor, fourth Earl of Plymouth, and a daugh- ter Anne, married to John Tempest, Esq., of Wynniard House, M.P. for Durham. Y 4 Charlecote ſpouse, &laruicksbirt; THE SEAT OF THE REV. JOHN LUCY. This Mansion is a noble specimen of the domestic style of architecture which prevailed in the reign of Elizabeth. It was erected by Sir Thomas Lucy, Knt., the alleged prosecutor of Shakspeare for stealing his deer, who, in the spirit of retaliation, depicted the character of Justice Shallow; and, by his allusions, evidently pointed at the Lord of the Manor of Charlecote. The House is situated five miles and a half from Warwick, and four miles from the town of Stratford, and upon the eastern bank of the river Avon, which winds gracefully through the luxuriant grounds of the extensive Park, rendered peculiarly interesting from its connexion with the history of our im- mortal bard. It is shaded with deep and lofty woods, and enlivened with herds of the finest deer. Within the Park, and immediately south of the House, the river Hele, which rises at Edgehill, flows beneath a beautiful Rialto bridge, and drops into the Avon. Jago sings— “Charlecote's fair domain, Where Avon's sportive stream delighted strays Thro' the gay smiling meads, and to his bed Hele's gentle current woos, by Lucy’s hand In every graceful ornament attir'd, And worthier such to share his liquid realms.” “EDGEHILL,” a Poem. Immediately without the Park pales, north-east, stands the Parish Church of Charlecote; and though its exterior presents no remarkable appearance beyond the neatest rusticity; yet it is adorned within by a series of several grand monuments to the memory of different members of the Lucy family. Shak- spearians do not omit to particularize the knightly figure of the Poet's reputed Prosecutor, and his Lady, which are here well preserved in alabaster. The Mansion in its principal front still preserves its antique grandeur, not- withstanding various alterations have taken place. The material is brick with stone dressings, and its plan is that of a spacious centre with two projecting wings. The stone Porch of entrance is elaborately ornamented; over the door is the Arms of Queen Elizabeth ; and on the summit of the whole, at the angles, are the royal supporters, represented sitting, each with an upright banner in his claws. This was added in compliment to the Queen, who visited Sir Thomas Lucy here, on her return from Kenilworth Castle. The four principal angles of the pile are flanked each by a lofty octagonal turret, with a cupola and gilt vane. The great Gate-house, standing at a small distance from the front, remains in its original state, the upper story forming a large Banqueting Room ; the Great Hall has the Gallery, occupied by a large and well-toned Organ: it is adorned with Family Portraits, and the great Oriel Window contains the armorial bearings of the Lucys, and their matrimonial alliances. This family is of great antiquity, and, through a long succession of genera- tions, was greatly distinguished by its wealth and influence in the County. The Lady of the present proprietor of Charlecote is lineally descended from Mrs. Lane, the preserver of Charles II. after the battle of Worcester: she now possesses the watch presented by that monarch to his deliverer; it is of gold, richly chased, with the King's portrait, beautifully introduced in enamel on the dial, and encircled with diamonds. George Lucy, Esq., the eldest son, was M. P. for Fowey. Hampton Lucy, a village on the west side of the Avon, which presents a bold and picturesque view of its ancient Church, Parsonage, and endowed Free School, is the living of the Rev. John Lucy, jun. the second son of the proprietor of Charlecote, who, as Rector here, has the peculiar and paramount jurisdiction over this and º -G other adjoining parishes. Coughton Court, &Harujicitgijirc; THE SEAT OF SIR GEORGE THROCKMORTON, BARON ET. * - - * * * CoughTon is situated between the Icknield Street and the river Arrow, about two miles from Alcester. In the time of the Conqueror it, was in the possession of Turchill de Warwick. It was afterwards held by a family who assumed their surname from hence. Simon de Cocton, or Coughton, left two daughters, one of whom, Joan, was married to William de Spineto, whereby this lordship came, by partition, to the Spiney family. Guy de la Spine left issue two daughters, one of whom, Alionore, married John, the son of Thomas Throck- morton, Esq.; by which marriage, this lordship of Coughton, coming to the line of Throckmorton, hath continued therein to this day. This John died in 1455. The original seat of this family was at Throckmorton, in the parish of Fladbury, in Worcestershire, which is still in their possession. Some part of the House at Coughton was built when held by the Spineys. It was a quadrangle built round a court, and surrounded by a moat. The tower was erected by Sir George Throckmorton in the reign of Henry VIII. The entrance formerly was over a bridge, which crossed the moat, and through the Gateway of the Tower into the quadrangle. Considerable alterations were made in the building, by Sir Francis Throckmorton, in the time of Charles II. It had been previously plundered by the Parliament forces, and the proprietor, Sir Robert, the first Baronet, was ejected, and resided at Worcester. About the year 1780, Sir Robert Throckmorton took down one side of the quadrangle, filled up the moat, enclosed the gateway, fitting it up as a Hall, and made several alterations in the building. In this Hall are painted on the windows the arms of the Throckmortons, impaling those of several families connected with them. Coughton Court is situated in a finely wooded country, diversified by hills, and watered by the river Arrow. 3-G 2 - 31 outt (ºatington wall, &laruitfishire; THE SEAT OF EVELYN JOHN SHIRLEY, ESQ. THE external appearance of this large and venerable Mansion is very irregular, from the additions that have been made in modern times. Part of it is of very ancient date, being supposed to have been extant at the time of the Conquest. The principal apartments are commodious. The Drawing-room is spacious and handsome, and is ornamented with paintings. The Gothic Library adjoining contains a useful collection of books. Its site is on the east bank of the river Stour, which divides the counties of Warwickshire and Worcestershire at this point, at the distance of five miles from Shipston, and six from Stratford. The House stands on the western extremity of the Park, which is embellished with fine timber trees, and remark- ably luxuriant hawthorns. The truly ancient and honourable family of Shirley derive their descent from Sewallus de Etingdon, who resided at Nether Etingdon about the time of King William the Conqueror. After the Conquest, the lordship of Etingdon was given to Henry, Earl of Ferrers, in Normandy, one of the principal adventurers with the Norman Duke, and was held under him by this Sewallus; to whose posterity, in the male line, it has continued to the present possessor. - This Sewallus founded and endowed the church of Nether Etingdon. In 1795, the late Evelyn Shirley, Esq., father of the present proprietor, obtained an Act of Parliament to desecrate the church, of which the ruins only now remain, and to build a new church for the parishioners at the northern extremity of the parish, in the hamlet of Upper Eatington, which was accomplished principally at the expense of Mr. Shirley. A south transept, is still left entire, for the purpose of preserving the splendid monument of white marble to the memory of Robert, Earl Ferrers, great-grandfather of the present possessor of Eatington Hall. The ancient monuments are also preserved, comprising those of the early Shirleys. Frances, Lady Freckelton, and many belonging to the old and respectable family of the Underhills of this parish, particularly the engraved brasses, representing the figures of Thomas and Elizabeth Underhill, (celebrated by Fuller in his “Worthies,”) and their twenty children. The following, not given by Dugdale, is noticed by Sir Symon Archer, the friend of Dugdale: “Against the north wall of the north isle is a raised monument of Anthony Vnderhill made of freestone of that country, over it, upon the walls, hangeth a certayne table vpo which is this wrytten. “AN EPITAPH, and true report vpon the death of Anthony Vnderhill, the sonne of Thomas Wnderhill, of Nether Eatington, who died the xvi" day of July, An°. Diii. 1587. - “Anthony Winderhill lyeth here in stone, For when the tyme of's fatall houſe drew neare, It were but vayne for to obscure his name ; Rose up with ioye, a vision he espyes; Though no man write the death of him alone, Behold, quoth he, for yonder doth appeare Yet heaven and earth will still record the same. My Saviour Christ, I see him with myne eyes. Who lived to dye, who died agayne to live, A ioyfull spectacle was p’sented then With humble hart did all the world forgive. In sight of God, of angells, saints, and men. Noe speech but prayer, noe mind but heaven with him, And after pawse, to show his gladsome fitt, Noe hope of life, noe word of vayne delight; He spoke and sayd, I had a question putt, His whole desire to conquere death and sinne, Though it were hard, yet I have answered itt ; With hart and voyce, with minde and all his might. Wth that he syhed, and so his eyes he shutt. Whose glorious death, and happy end was such, Thus sayled he into more quiet coast, Which twentie sawe, that did rejoice them much. Still praysing God, and so gave up the ghost. As dreams doe slyde, as bubbles rise and fall, As flowers doe fade and flourish in an hower; As smoke doth rise, and vapours vanish all, Beyond the witt or reach of human power. As somers heat doth parch the withered grasse, Such is or stay, so lyfe of man doth passe,” 3-M 4 foxcote 39all, &laruickshire; THE SEAT OF FRANCIS CAN N ING, ESQ. This seat stands in a part of the county bordering upon Gloucestershire, in the Hundred of Kineton, and about four miles from Shipston-upon-Stour: on the southern declivity of the Ilmington hill, an eastern extension of the Cotswold hills; it is thus sheltered from the north winds, whilst it is sufficiently elevated, from the base of the hills, to have a deep valley underneath filled with a fine sheet of water, ponds, &c.; commanding a beautiful view of Ebrington, Earl Fortes- cue's demesne, and bounded by the Wold of Stow in the distance. The present Mansion was built on the site of the ancient Manor House about 1700, by Francis Canning, Esq., whose arms, impaling those of Apollonia, the daughter of Robert Barker, Esq. of Montwick, Essex, adorn each front ; the whole is an elegant work in the Doric order, particularly the south front, which is farther enriched by a grand double flight of steps and balustrades, leading to an arch of entrance, supported by Corinthian columns, &c. built with the Camp- den stone, so much resembling that of Bath. Connected with it by a piazza at the east end, the present proprietor has built a chapel on a large scale for the use of his family, and the Roman Catholics of the neighbourhood; the altar is magnificently supplied with the ornaments and vessels necessary to the cele- bration of mass, of silver; and Mr. Canning has lately purchased a grand altar- piece at Rome, painted by one of the great masters of Italy, for its farther deco- ration. The residence of the Chaplain is within the park. The estate is thus noticed by Dugdale, in his elaborate History of War- wickshire: - - “Foxcote having been anciently a member of Ilmingdon, and possest therewith by Peter de Mont- fort in 7 Edward I., was then held by the same tenure (Knight's Fee;) all the tenants which the said Peter had here, being nine in number, holding eight yard-lands of him by certain rents, and several base services; doing their suit twice a year at the Court Leet held for the Honor of Leicester. In which family it continued a great while; for Sir William Montfort of Colshill possest it in tenth Henry VI.; but it hath long been depopulated.” “In the twenty-third of Edward I., one Jeffery de Marshall, of this place, by his deed bearing date here at Foxcott, granted and confirmed to his son Gilbert le Marshall all his lands and tenements in the town and fields of Foxcott; for which grant the said Gilbert gave unto him before-hand forty marks sterling. Eustachia, daughter and heiress of Gilbert, married John Salmon, son of Thomas Salmon of Cheddre, temp. Henry IV., who, in her right, became inheritor of le Marshall’s lands at Foxcott. Agnes, their eldest daughter, married Thomas Canning : and temp. Henry VI. her mother, by a deed, did, in “pura viduitate suae,” release all her claim, title, and interest, in the lands and inheritances at Foxcott, to Thomas Canning, and Agnes his wife; and their lawful heirs, their descend- ants, have been ever since possessed hereof, and have here resided.”—Dugdale’s History of Warwick- shire, by Dr. Thomas, p. 633. Jeffrey Canning, a younger brother of Thomas Canning, was father of John Canning, a Bristol merchant, who had two sons, Sir Thomas Canning, Knight, Lord Mayor of London; and William Canning, who was five times Mayor of Bristol, co-founder of the beautiful church of St. Mary Redcliffe, there, wherein he lies buried under a costly monument, having died in 1474 Dean of West- bury; the church whereof he founded, together with an alms-house, for poor men and women. - The Right Honourable George Canning also derives his descent from a junior branch of this family, long settled in the north of Ireland. The burial-place of the family is in the parish church of Ilmington, where are many handsome monuments to its deceased members. About a quarter of a mile west of Ilmington a strong chalybeate spring arises, formerly much frequented, through the recommendatory treatise of Doctors Cole and Derham. Lord Capel being then Lord of the Manor, gave the ground around the well to the public for ever, and the Earl of Essex, his nephew, in his deed of sale in 1699, declares the tenement near this spring to be public property for ever. 3-M 3 Clopton 390 uge, &laruicitgijirc; THE SEAT OF J O H N C L O PTO N, ES Q. CLOPTON is situated one mile north from the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, upon the right of the road leading to Henley, in Arden. The House was principally erected in the time of King Charles II. by Sir John Clopton, Knt. whose arms appear in the pediment; those of Sir Edward Walker, Knt. are over the Hall door. The front is to the south. This and the east side are of brick-work, and form the comparatively modern part. The north and west sides are, probably, as old as the time of Henry VII. being half timbered. The back archway of entrance appears of Queen Elizabeth's era. Clopton House contains several valuable portraits, viz. of the Earl of Totness, and his Countess. Sir Edward Walker, and many of the Clopton and Partheriche families. A beautiful painting by Vandyck, of King Charles I. dictating orders to his secretary, Sir Edward Walker, in the field, who is writing them on a drum-head, has been removed from the house; but, probably, for the purpose of more particular care of it: this was engraved and prefixed to Sir E. Walker's “Historical Discourses,” published by his grandson, the last Sir Hugh Clopton, in 1705. w It was in this house that Ireland wished to make it appear that he found a depository of Shakspeare's papers, had he not been disappointed by Mr. Williams, who then resided here as tenant. The conversation between the parties is given in the “Confessions” of the younger Ireland, and is rather an amusing point of that extraordinary work. In one of the garrets is now shewn a small room, traditionally said to have been the chapel, or oratory. The walls are certainly inscribed with scriptural sentences, and among the hieroglyphical attempts was a large fish, delineated as being taken by a hook and line; the whole drawn by a hand issuing from a cloud: under this was inscribed— Qſìjetſjer pou rpge pearſpe, (ſºr goe to bell late, 33 emember (Tijrist jeguš, Qſìjat Upct, for pour gaffe. But these are now obliterated, having been white-washed over. In the Great Hall of entrance is a large oriel window, containing a well-executed series of heraldic shields, emblazoned with the alliances of the Cloptons for many generations. The estate was in the possession of the family of Clopton, which derived its name from this place, from an early period, till the year 1753, when it devolved to Frances, only daughter of Edward, son of Edward, eldest son of the above Sir John Clopton, Knt. and Barbara, his wife, sole daughter and heiress of Sir Edward Walker, Knt. Garter King of Arms, and Secretary at War, in the reigns of King Charles I. and II. Her father having cut off the entail of the estate, and disinherited his only surviving son, who had disobliged him by his marriage, and who died soon afterwards of a broken heart. Frances Clopton married John Partheriche, Esq. On her decease without issue, the estate, in 1792, devolved to Skrymshire Boothby, Esq. grandson of Hugh, youngest surviving son of the before-mentioned Sir John. He assumed the name of Clopton only, on coming to this property, in compliance with Mrs. Partheriche's will; leaving no issue male, his relative, Edward Ingram, succeeded, who was second in the entail, and also assumed the name of Clopton; he died in 1818 a bachelor, and his brother, John Ingram, now John Clopton, Esq. became the proprietor. *...* There are three handsome monuments in the Clopton Chapel, forming the east end of the north aisle in the church of Stratford, to members of this family. The first is an altar tomb, without an inscription, but supposed to be the monument of Sir Hugh Clopton, Knt. Lord Mayor of London, temp. Hen. VII. the early benefactor to Stratford, and founder of the Chapel of the Guild in the centre of the town, where were discovered the series of ancient paintings, published by Mr. Fisher. The second is the tomb of William Clopton, Esq. and his consort Anne, who died in the reign of Queen Elizabeth; their recumbent effigies are of white marble. The third is the splendid monument of George Carew, Earl of Totnes, and Baron of Clopton, and of Joice, his Countess, daughter of William Clopton, Esq. Their figures in alabaster, are placed under a lofty arch, supported by Corinthian pillars. Sir Edward Walker, Knt. is also buried in this place, with a neat monument to his memory. The entrance into Stratford-upon-Avon, is by a stone bridge of fourteen arches; on one of the old piers stood a pillar, on which were the arms of the City of London impaling those of Clopton, and inscribed—“ siR Hugh cloPTON, KNT. LoRD MAYor of LoNDoN, BUILT THIS BRIDGE AT HIs own PRoPER CHARGE, IN THE REIGN of HENRY 7.” Which on a late repair has very properly been restored. 3 L Offchurch, 15ury, &laruickshire; THE SEAT OF M R S. KNIGHT L E Y. AccorDING to tradition, there was, in Saxon times, a Palace at this place, belonging to Offa, King of Mercia; at least, the name has been thus . accounted for. The situation is truly delightful, and not unworthy a royal resi- dence. It certainly formed a part of the numerous benefactions of Leofric, fifth Earl of Mercia, at the foundation of the Priory of Coventry, in the time of Edward the Confessor, and was most probably used by the priors of that house, as a place of retirement. At the dissolution of the Monastery, Offchurch, Bury, with all the demesne lands belonging to it, was granted by patent, dated 25th April, 34th Henry VIII., to Sir Edmund Knightly, Knt., and Dame Ursula his wife. Sir Edmund was a Serjeant at Law, and eminent in his profession; he died without issue, in September the same year, and was succeeded by his younger brother, Sir Valentine Knightley of Fausley, Northamptonshire, Knt., who obtained another grant from the crown, 4th of Elizabeth, of the Manor of Offchurch, Bury, with the mills, &c. At his death, in 1565, this lordship was settled upon Edward, a younger son, who lived here : John Knightley, of Offchurch, Esq., his descen- dant, was created a baronet by King Charles II., August 30th, 1660, and by his lady, Bridget, left issue, Sir John Knightley, Bart., the first of the family that was a Protestant ; he was a gentleman of the first rank, in the county of Warwick, and died without issue, in 1688, upon which the title became extinct; John Wightwick Knightley, Esq., a relation of the same ancient family, lately occupied this seat, and died June 18th, 1814, aged 49. His widow now resides here. The building, which is of stone, is spacious and irregular: part is of con- siderable antiquity; the more modern additions have been made with architec- tural consistency, and preserve the original character of the structure. The principal front given in our view is surmounted with battlements; and beyond the square turret, which is also embattled, is seen the more ancient division of the building, having large mullioned windows, with the gable-ends of the roof seen, agreeably to the style used in Henry VIII., and Elizabeth's reign. A profound, though agreeable air of retirement marks the neighbourhood of this ancient seat. - A pleasing walk along the banks of the little river Leam, has contributed to render this place one of the most favourite rambles of fashion and gaiety from Leamington Spa, a village that has risen most deservedly in public esti- mation within these very few years. Buildings of a costly and ornamental character, the baths, assembly-rooms, and theatre, united with the variety and excellence of its accommodations, and the fine rides in its environs, have made it the resort of numerous visitors. In the church-yard lies William Abbots, first founder of the celebrated Spa-Water Baths, who died, March 1st, 1805; since which time Leamington has become a considerable town. 3 L 2 &iffiticy ºthicſ), º&laruicitgijire; THE SEAT OF VIS C. O U N T H O O D. WHITLEY ABBEY is an ancient Mansion, of the reign of Queen Elizabeth, possessing all the character of the architecture of that interesting age. It is capacious, and, from its situation on a gentle eminence, commands agreeable views over a great extent of country. The Abbey is situated near Whitley Bridge, at the distance of about a mile and a half from the city of Coventry; and, in the year 1642, when King Charles the First unsuccessfully summoned that city; tradition relates that his Majesty fixed his station at this seat. It was the estate and residence of the late Francis Wheeler, Esq., the grand- son of Admiral Sir Francis Wheeler, Knt., and third son of Sir Charles Wheeler, Bart. ; and it devolved, upon his death, to the present noble propri- etor, who married Jane, only daughter and heiress of the above-mentioned Francis Wheeler, Esq. - | His Lordship is descended from a respectable family in the county of Dorset, where, at the time of the civil wars, they possessed a considerable landed property. The late Viscount and Admiral Hood commenced his naval career as midship- man in 1740; in 1746, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant ; in 1754, to the rank of commander; in 1756, captain; in 1768, he hoisted a broad pendant as' commodore; and, on the 20th of April, 1778, he had the dignity of Baronet conferred on him; in 1780, he hoisted his flag as rear-admiral of the blue, on board the Barfleur of 98 guns, in which ship he greatly distinguished himself in the action with the Comte de Grasse, of the 12th of April, 1782, under Lord Rodney; for which, on the 28th of May following, he was created Baron Hood, an Irish title; and, on the 24th of September, 1787, he was made vice-admiral of the blue; in June, 1788, his Lordship took his seat as a lord of the admiralty; in June, 1792, he was port-admiral at Portsmouth; and, in 1793, his Lordship was appointed to the command in the Mediterranean, where his services at Toulon and Corsica are well known. Previous to his Lordship being elevated to the title of an English Wiscount, in 1796, his lady, Susanna, daughter of Edward Lindzee, Esq., of Portsmouth, was created Baroness Hood, of Catherington, in Hampshire, in 1795, with remainder to her issue. Upon the death of his mother, in 1806, Henry, their eldest son, succeeded to her title; and on the death of his father, the late Wiscount, in 1846, the noble proprietor of Whitley attained the English Viscounty, being now Viscount Hood, of Whitley, in Warwickshire; Baron Hood, of Catherington, in Hampshire; Baron Hood, in Ireland; and a baronet: the rewards of merit accumulated by the late gallant admiral during a length of service scarcely to be paralleled. 3-L 3 - 3Four Oaks 39all, &laruicitgüire; THE SEAT OF SIR EDMUND CRADOCK HARTOPP, BART. This mansion is a large and handsome structure, of a quadrangular form, having the principal front, which is of stone, ornamented with a pediment supported by four lofty pilasters of the Ionic order: the ascent to the interior from the lawn is by a broad flight of steps leading to a spacious hall, with communica- tions to the various apartments, which are in general very judiciously arranged. It contains many noble rooms, and was built for Simon Luttrell, Lord Irnham. A beautiful lawn stretches in front of the house, with a verdant slope; beyond which, deep woods appear on every side, where the walks wind under the thick foliage, and exhibit advantageous views of the Park at every opening: the whole demesne is well stocked with deer and game of every sort. The situation is nearly the centre of the kingdom, east of Sutton Coldfield; and to the west of the grounds lies Sutton Park, containing about 3,500 acres, through which passes the Roman Ickneild Street, in a high state of preservation. This exten- sive district, comprehending the chase of the ancient Lords of the Manor of Sutton, and formerly appropriated to the sports of the field, was bestowed on the poor inhabitants, for the purpose of pasturage, by John Vesey, bishop of Exeter, and a native of this part, where he spent the latter part of his life in retirement, having been compelled to resign his bishoprick at the Reformation. His wealth he expended in works evincing great public spirit, and ardent attach- ment to the place of his birth. He died in the year 1555, at the age of 103, and was buried in the church of Sutton Coldfield. º The Hartopps are an ancient Leicestershire family, and may be regularly traced from Ralph Hartopp, in the time of king Richard the Second, of which family Edward Hartopp, Esq. of Freathby, in that county, was created a baronet by king James the First, December 3d, 1619. He married Mary, daughter of Sir Erasmus Dryden, Bart., and left issue Sir Edward Hartopp, his successor, who married Mary, daughter of Sir John Cook, of Melburn, in Derbyshire, Knt., principal Secretary of State to king Charles the First. Sir Edward, however, was a strenuous parliamentarian, and formed a family connexion with the cele- brated Charles Fleetwood, the Lord Deputy of Ireland, during the protectorate of Oliver Cromwell, whose only daughter, Elizabeth, was married to Sir John Hartopp, the third baronet, and only son of Sir Edward. Sir John thrice repre- sented the county of Leicester in parliament, during the reign of king Charles the Second. His only surviving son, Sir John Hartopp, the fourth baronet, married, in 1716, Sarah, daughter of Sir Joseph Woolfe, of Hackney, Knt., and alderman of London, by whom he had two daughters, Sarah and Elizabeth, coheiresses: the latter married Timothy Dallow, M.D., of Epsom, in Surrey, and died without issue; Sarah, the eldest, married Joseph Hurlock, Esq., governor of Bencoolen, by whom she had Anne, an only daughter and heiress, who married, in 1777, Edmund Cradock Bunney, Esq., only surviving son of John Bunney, of Newark, in Leicestershire, who became the representative of the four ancient and opulent families of Bunney, Cradock, Fleetwood, and Hartopp. He obtained an act of parliament, to take the surname of Cradock, for the estates his mother possessed; and, at the death of Sir John Hartopp, Baronet, in whom the title became extinct, he took the surname and arms of Hartopp, pursuant to his will, and was created a Baronet, by the name and style of Sir Edmund Cradock Hartopp, Bart., May 12, 1796. His eldest sur- viving son, George Harry, has taken the name of Fleetwood in addition, to be used before his own, as a memorial of his lineal descent from General Charles Fleetwood, mentioned above, and whose estates descended to his mother. 3-L4 £ountijct Cagtic, &cgtmortlant, : THE SEAT OF THE E A R L OF L O N S D A L E. THE name of this ancient family, derived from the lordship possessed by them, owes its origin to the river Lowther, or Louder, i. e. the Dark Water, which rolls its course on the west of the Mansion, where they have been settled for many centuries. A great part of Lowther Hall, as it was formerly called, was, however, rebuilt, in 1685, by John, first Wiscount Lowther and Lord Privy Seal, who took great pleasure in adorning his residence with paintings of the most eminent artists, and indulged his taste for rural elegance in improving the aspect of the whole country, in embellishing and enriching its noble scenery, by those extensive plantations which he formed and nurtured with the tenderest care. Relieved from the toil and fatigues of public engagements, he experienced a never-failing source of gratification, in the recreation of his garden. The building, excepting two wings, was burnt down in 1720. The late Earl of Lonsdale had intended to erect a new mansion, but it was not commenced until the year 1808, at which time the first stone was laid; and this magnificent castle has been completed, under the direction of the present nobleman, by Robert Smirke, jun. Esq. in a style of architecture which pre- vailed in England during the 14th century; it is entirely of stone, exceedingly smooth and durable. The principal approach is from the north, through an handsome arched Gateway, with Lodge, &c. which leads to the Entrance Court, a smooth green lawn, intersected with gravel walks, and, on each side, roads, thirty feet broad, rising to the Terrace; it is five hundred feet long and one hundred feet wide, and is enclosed by a high embattled wall, with towers at intervals. From this Court is also a flight of steps, sixty feet wide, opposite the gateway leading to the Terrace. In the centre of the north front is the Hall, sixty feet by thirty feet, entered by a highly embellished porch, under which carriages set down. The Hall opens to the grand staircase, sixty feet square, wholly of stone, as well as the communications to the various apartments which branch from it. The roof, curiously groined, is ninety feet high; the centre is encircled by the following inscription : 33dif", Gºtti’, (Tont, be 3% ontºyale attito liegiti 34° $* @#ed'. 3' 3" |}* {{{ſ}(t(ſt(ſº cure ºftofº” ºntitáe--. From the staircase, beautiful galleries open on each side, through the centre of the Castle, into passages groined with ribs of stone, and lighted at the ends by windows of stained glass. The apartments on each side the entrance hall on the north front are:—on the right, Lady Lonsdale's room, thirty feet by twenty- four, decorated with scarlet and light green satin ; a dressing-room, thirty feet by twenty-one ; a bed-chamber; and the Earl of Lonsdale’s room, in which are several excellent paintings.-On the left, the Library, forty-five feet by thirty, the decorations of which are entirely of oak ; a state bed-chamber, communi- cating with the groined gallery; and, lastly, offices for his Lordship's agents. The extent of the north front is four hundred and twenty feet, and contains eight lofty turrets. The prospect is open to Penrith beacon-hill, lately planted by the present Earl of Lonsdale; to Saddleback, a hill three thousand and forty-eight feet above the level of the sea; and to the mountains of Scotland. The south front is two hundred and eighty feet in extent; its centre is occupied by the saloon, sixty feet by thirty; it is of oak, richly carved; and the furniture, silk damask light grey.—On the right of the saloon is the dining- room, forty-five feet by twenty-six; the doors and decorations of this apart- ment are also of oak ; the walls are hung with scarlet cloth, with gold enrich- ments; the curtains are of velvet. In this room is a portrait of the late Earl of Lonsdale.—On the left of the saloon is the drawing-room, of the same dimen- Sions as the dining-room, and hung with white satin embroidered with gold. T T LowTHER CASTLE, WESTMORELAND. The other rooms on the south front are, the billiard-room on the left of the drawing-room, and the breakfast-room on the right of the dining-room ; and branching off at right angles from each extremity of the front, arched open cloisters lead to the stables and riding-house on the left, and to the domestic offices on the right.—The prospect on the south extends into a long vista of the Deer Park, with rising grounds and aged forest trees on each side. - The Park and Pleasure-grounds which surround this magnificent edifice are of very large extent, and command a variety of prospect and scenery not equalled perhaps in any other part of Great Britain. The great Terrace is near a mile in length, and runs along a brink of a deep limestone cliffe, which overlooks a part of the Park, irregularly scattered with forest trees of immense growth, and well replenished with deer. The park of the Emperor of China, at Gehol, is called, in the language of that country, “Wan-shoo-yuen,” or, the Paradise of ten thousand, or innumerable, trees. Lord Macartney tells us, he “wandered in it for several hours, and yet was never weary of wandering ; for certainly so rich, so various, so beautiful, so sublime a prospect, my eyes had never beheld;” and concludes his descrip- tion of that wonderful garden with this observation:—“If any place can be said, in any respect, to have similar features to the western park of Wan-shoo-yuen, which I have seen this day, it is at Lowther Hall, in Westmoreland, which (when I knew it many years ago) from the extent of prospect, the grand sur- rounding objects, the noble situation, the diversity of surface, the extensive woods, and command of water, I thought might be rendered, by a man of sense, spirit, and taste, the finest scene in the British dominions.” The village of Lowther formerly stood before the north front of the present Castle, and consisted of the Hall, Church, and seventeen tenements, with their messuages and cottages. In lieu of this village, he built Lowther New Town, which consists of several neat dwelling-houses, occupied by his agents and mechanics, and a large building, called the College, on account of its being intended as a seminary for the benefit of the northern counties; it was, however, discontinued by Henry, the third Wiscount Lowther, while in its probationary state. The Rev. Mr.Wilkinson, of Lazonby, who died in 1752, presided in it, and the Earl of Selkirk and the Duke of Athol were educated here. An ash-tree planted by his lordship is still pointed out. The late Earl of Lonsdale converted this building into a manufactory for stockings, and carpets of strength and lustre little inferior to those of Persia. A few of these were sold from 60 to 100 guineas; but they were wrought chiefly for his Lordship's own use, or to be given, in presents to his friends. The old Rectory of Lowther was a mean edifice. The first Viscount rebuilt this in a handsome style, in a most delightful and secluded situation on the margin of the river Lowther. He exchanged the glebe lands and other revenues of the church greatly to the advantage of the Rector. The church of Lowther was also entirely rebuilt by the same nobleman in 1686; it is finished with a dome and lantern, and stands on a high bank overlooking the Lower, and embosomed with aged trees. The interior is elegant, and it contains several tombs of the noble family of the Founder. The Manor of Lowther, in the time of Henry II. appears to have been divided into three parts; for in that reign Humphrey Machel gave a third part of the church of Lowther to the priory of Carlisle. In 1278, one of these parts was divided between co-heiresses, married to Robert de Morville and Gilbert de Whiteby, and the other two belonged to the priory of Wotton and William de Strickland. It was held of the Clifford family in 1309, by the heir of John de Coupland, Henry de Haverington, Simon de Alve, and the Prior of Wotton; and, in 1314, the moiety of Simon de Alve was held by Hugh de Lowther. In 1332, we find Hugh de Lowther exchanging lands here with Sir Walter de Strickland. 1421, Sir Robert de Lowther held the whole of this Manor by the Cornage of twenty shillings and fourpence: this service, in 1640, is called Þoltgeld, i.e. cow tax; by which, and ten shillings yearly for $ºrjeant foot, it is said that two-thirds of this Manor were then held of Francis, Earl of Cumber- land; but that one-third was held of Robert Strickland, Esq. by a hawk, or sixpence, yearly. . Many of the Manors adjacent have since been purchased by the House of Lowther, who enjoy great influence in this as well as the adjoining county of Cumberland, of both of which the present Earl of Lonsdale is Lord Lieutenant, and his Lordship is also Recorder of Carlisle. TT 2 £hibble ſºilſ, &lorcestershire; THE SEAT OF SIR THOMAS PHILLIPPS, BART. F.R.S. AND F.S.A. MIDDLE HILL is situated in the parish of Broadway, upon the border of the county of Worcester, and is distant from the town of Broadway two miles, from Evesham seven, and from the city of Worcester twenty-six. The Mansion is built upon the slope of the Cotswolds, and overlooks one of those winding valleys which so frequently intersect these hills. The house also commands a fine view of Bredon Hill, in the fore-ground, with part of the extensive vale of Evesham, behind which rises the irregular outline of the Malvern Hills; and still farther in the distance are seen the summits of the Blorenge in Wales. As a proof of the extensive pros- pect afforded, thirteen counties are visible from a tower upon this estate. The first mention of the name of Middle Hill which we have met with in any record, is in the reign of Oliver Cromwell, or Charles II., in which a General Konway is said to have been “found dead at Middle Hill.” He is supposed to have been one of the Ragley family, and to have died suddenly in passing to or from Arrow to Sandywell. - In forming a sheet of water near the garden, a great number of human bones and skeletons were found, but whether buried there after a skirmish, or in consequence of the plague or small-pox, is uncertain; but, from the testimony of an old gar- dener, who was present, and states that a skeleton was found with a spur upon the foot, the first seems to be the cause. They may probably be the remains of Romans, for, in digging the foundations of the new front, two Roman coins were found: one of Tiberius; the other of Domi- tian ; the inscriptions upon which are: - - Obverse. TI. CAESAR DIvi Avg. F. Agvst. IMP. VIII. Caput Tiberii laureatum. Reverse. PONTIF. MAXIM. TRIBV.N. Potest. xxxvii. In area Caduceus inter S.C. Obverse. IMP. CAES. DOMIT. Avg. GERM. cos. XII. CENs. PER. P.P. Caput Domitiani laureatum. - Reverse. FORTUNA. AvGVSTI. In area S. C., Fortune standing, holding a rudder in her right, and a cornucopia in her left hand. The earliest Mansion at Middle Hill, of which we have any account, is one which was built about the year 1724, by William Taylor, Esq., recorder of Evesham. Part of the edifice built by him still remains. Four avenues of ash-trees were planted by him, of which only one is left. On the principal eminences adjoining, clumps of fir-trees were planted, which still exist. In this state the domain continued, until it fell into the hands of George Savage, Esq., who, dying unmar- ried in 1793, Middle Hill fell to his four sisters and co-heirs. It was, after a lapse of years, purchased by Thomas Phillipps, Esq. third son of William Phillipps, Esq., of Broadway, by Mary, his wife, daughter of Edward Cotterell, Esq., of Saintbury, which Mary was descended, by her mother Alice, daughter of Thomas Forster, Esq., of Buckland, Gloucestershire, from the Bamfyldes of Hardington, county of Somerset, and from the Beauchamps, Barons of Hache. This William (who possessed another estate in this parish, as well as one-fourth, share of the great tithes) was son of John Phillipps of Broadway, son of Richard Phillipps, of Wanborough, in the county of Wilts, son of Henry Phillipps of the same place, in the reign of Elizabeth.-Thomas Phillipps, Esq., added considerably to the estate by various purchases, and adorned the sloping hills with numerous plantations. He died Nov. 1, 1818, and left this estate, together with the manors and parishes of Buckland and Childswickham, in Gloucestershire, to his son, Sir Thomas Phillipps, Bart. the present possessor. *tº The principal ornament of this House is the fine library of MSS. which the matchless industry of the present Baronet has collected, more particularly that part of it consisting of the greater portion of the celebrated collection of manuscripts formerly preserved in the college of Jesuits, of Clermont, at Paris, which, on the suppression of the Order of Jesuits in France in 1762, were sold to Baron Meer- man, of the Hague, on the extinction of whose family they were sold again by auction in 1824, and dispersed into various hands, but the principal part came into the libraries of the Bodleian, the Duke of Sussex, the Baron Westreenen van Tiellandt of the Hague, Schalbacher of Vienna, Zurich, Leyden, Amsterdam, the King's Library at the Hague, and this at Middle Hill. This last (containing a Library of MSS. of three or four thousand volumes,) includes about six hundred volumes of the Meerman collection. * * - - R. R. Crome Court, Qºţorcestersbite: THE SEAT OF THE E A R L OF CO W E N T R Y. - THIS elegant mansion is situated near Upton upon Severn, and about eight miles from Worcester. In 1545, the Lordship of Crome, (or Cromb d'Abitot, the name of the parish), belonged to the family of Clare, of which were two brothers, Sir Francis and Sir Henry Clare, Knights. The son and heir of Sir Francis was Sir Ralph Clare, Knight of the Bath. Of this family, the lordship was purchased in 1563, by Sir Thomas Coventry, who was made a judge of the court of Common Pleas, the third year of James the First; he died in 1606, and was succeeded by his son and heir, Thomas, who pursued his father's steps, in the study of the law. He was chosen lecturer by the society of the Inner Temple, the fourteenth of James the First, at which time he was recorder of London. Soon after, he was made solicitor-general to the king; and, the eighteenth of James the First, was appointed attorney-general. Rising by degrees, he was advanced, first of Charles the First, to the office of Keeper of the Great Seal; and the fourth year of the same reign, he was created a peer, by the title of Baron Coventry, of Ailesborough. After continuing in office upwards of fifteen years, with unblemished reputation, he died at Durham House, in the Strand, Jan. 14, 1639. The zeal which he had shewn in supporting the King's measures, drew upon him the ill-will of the Parliament. Had he lived, therefore, till the rupture which ensued, he might have fallen a sacrifice to the rage of party. Thomas, the fifth Lord Coventry, was by William the Third, April 16th, 1697, advanced to the title of Viscount Deerhurst, and Earl of Coventry. The greater part of the old house at Crome was taken down at the beginning of the last century, and the present mansion erected on the site, and partly on the walls, of it. The architect was the celebrated Launcelot Brown, whose transcendent skill has here displayed itself with uncommon success. Indeed, the beauties of the place may be said to be, in a great measure, of his creating. Nature seems to have contributed little to its beauty, for the ground appears to have been formerly almost an undistinguished level; but by judicious design, and dint of labour, a sem- blance of hill and dale has been produced; and wood, water, and ornamental buildings are dispersed with great taste, and even with profusion. There is now, on what was lately a barren heath, an exuberance of timber in full growth, as well as rising plantations, which are dispersed with such taste and judgment as not only to produce picturesque beauty, but even magnificent scenery, where it might have been supposed art was unavailable. The late Earl of Coventry bestowed much pains in improving the grounds by draining and planting. His Lordship, as a late writer observes, “was the life and soul of these improvements, and has thus left a praiseworthy memorial of his own abilities, and an example to succeeding generations.” In 1763, the old parish church, which formerly stood on what is now a lawn, was pulled down, and a new one erected, at the expense of the late Lord Coventry, on a commanding eminence, having a most extensive prospect over the country. It is built in a chaste Gothic style, and all the family monuments, with the bodies, &c. were removed from the old church to this building. The situation of the old church is now marked by two trees on the lawn, scarcely a hundred yards from the mansion. The style of architecture of the house is plain, and bespeaks comfort rather than magnificence. It is built wholly of stone, and has a handsome portico, of the Ionic order, in the south front. Many valuable pictures embellish this mansion; among which are portraits of the Lord Keeper Coventry, Thomas Lord Coventry, the Duchess of Hamilton, and Lady Coventry, two ladies whose beauty and virtue raised them to high rank. In the Drawing-room are two full lengths of their present Majesties, a landscape by Claude, a Madonna, and two pictures of Cleopatra. The late Earl of Coventry died September 4th, 1809, and was succeeded by his son, the present earl, who was born in 1758, and married, first, 1777, Catherine, daughter of the last Earl of Northington, who died without issue, in 1779; and secondly, in January, 1783, Peggy, second daughter of Sir Abraham Pitches, of Streatham, knight, by whom he has a numerous issue. R. R. 2 39agley jará, &lorcestergbirc; THE SEAT OF LO R D L YTT E L T ON HAGLEY PARK, where art and nature seem to go hand in hand in friendly rival- ship, must now be considered as classic ground, having been celebrated by several of our best poets. Thomson, in his admired poem of Spring, has called it after the well-known Thessalian valley, “The British Tempé.” It was long considered a masterpiece in the art of landscape gardening, and its various beauties have been frequently enlarged upon. It gives us pleasure to record, that the whole is kept in such order, that there is perhaps scarcely a shade of difference since its Augustan days: but we can barely enumerate the principal scenery of this most enchanting spot.—The Temple of Theseus, a correct design, having its portico finely backed by a darkening grove. The Church of Hagley, though out of the bounds of the Park, forms an interesting object, embosomed in trees. A short distance from the house, an octagon Temple, to the memory of Thomson: the inscription on it bespeaks the approbation in which the poet was held by the noble founder of these sylvan scenes. The Rectory, built in the Gothic taste, is so situated as to appear a part of the demesne. The Ionic Rotunda, enclosed in a beautiful amphitheatre of very large trees. A Doric Temple, with an inscription, “QUIETI ET MUSIs,” having square columns, standing at the top of a very high and beautiful lawn, bounded by a grove; a small lake in the adjoining valley is discovered through the foliage beneath. A Hermitage, composed of roots and moss, in a sequestered spot, thickly shaded with tall trees, containing only, a humble bench, with appropriate lines from Il Penseroso of Milton above it. The Ruined Tower, a masterly deception, standing on the highest ground in the park, and commanding an extensive prospect, bounded by the Clent and Malvern hills, the black mountains in Wales, the Wrekin, and the Radnor Trump : the ivy, which grows in abundance about the walls of the tower, adds to the appearance of antiquity intended to be given to this structure, which was erected for a lodge, and by this means rendered an interesting object from many points of view. An Urn, ornamented in bas-relief with the branches of the vine, inscribed to the memory of Alexander Pope by Lord Lyttelton; and another, to Shenstone. The Cascade, bursting out of an ivied bank, breaking over a ground of rock and moss, and losing itself among the thickest shrubs. At a short distance is a Pal- ladian bridge, supporting a portico of the Ionic order, leading ultimately to a column surmounted by a statue of Frederick Prince of Wales, the grandfather of his present Majesty. From this point of view the prospect is delightful. The mansion was built by the first Lord Lyttelton; its elevation is simple, pre- senting none of the rich adornments of architecture ; its form is a parallelogram, having a square tower at each angle; a handsome double flight of steps lead to the hall, which is adorned with statues of Scagliola in niches, and bas-reliefs by Vassali. There are busts of Rubens and Vandyck, by Rysbrack; also antiques of Heliogabalus and Maximin; and a well-executed chimney-piece by Lovel. The Hall is thirty feet square. The Parlour, a noble room, is thirty-three feet by twenty-six; the walls are crimson relieved by white ornaments. The family Pictures in this room are numerous. - - The Long Gallery is eighty-five feet by twenty-two, formed into three divisions by as many rows of double Corinthian columns: it is furnished with chairs, tables, and brackets, carved by an artist in the neighbourhood, and adorned with many paintings. The Drawing-room is an elegant apartment, hung with tapestry, representing birds of various plumage, the colours extremely fine. The ceiling, painted by Cipriani, represents in the centre, Flora strewing flowers; in the corners are the Seasons. This room, as well as every other throughout the house, has been restored at a very great expense, and made equal to its original appearance. Here are portraits of the friends and co-patriots of the great Lord Lyttleton. - - The Saloon is thirty-six feet by thirty, having the cornice supported by Ionic pilasters. From this room is a beautiful view over the park. - The Library is thirty-three feet by twenty-five, containing a very valuable collection of literature. Over the bookcases are busts of Shakspeare, Milton, Spencer, and Dryden, which originally adorned the study of Pope, and were bequeathed by him to Lord Lyttelton. Here is a portrait of Pope, and his dog Bounce; another of Thomson; and one of Gilbert West, the intimate friend and companion of Lord Lyttelton, - - R R 3 #logcity ſhall, & torcestergbire; THE SEAT OF J O H N T A Y LOR, ESQ. This elegant Mansion is situated in the north-east part of the county of Worcester, and is in the immediate proximity of Warwickshire and Stafford- shire, within three miles of the town of Birmingham. It was the residence of John Taylor, Esq., a gentleman who was one of the principal sufferers during the memorable and disgraceful riots which took place at Birmingham in the year 1791; for both Moseley Hall and Bordesley, a new and capital Mansion, wherein Mr. Taylor then resided, were burnt to the ground. Moseley Hall was at that lamentable period tenanted by Maria, the amiable Countess Dowager of Carhampton, mother of Anne, Duchess of Cumberland. Her Ladyship was blind; and, a day or two preceding the destruction of the Mansion, she had notice sent her to remove her effects, as it was not against her, but the owner of the house, Mr. Taylor, that the vengeance of the infuriated populace was directed. Her Ladyship accordingly removed immediately to Canwell, in Staffordshire, the seat of her relative, Sir Robert Lawley, Bart. Besides Moseley Hall and Bordesley, the property of Mr. Taylor, the houses of several other gentlemen, who were dissenters, and friends of Dr. Priestley, were destroyed by the infatuated mob. To enter into the history of these disgraceful occurrences, would be foreign to the object of this work. Suffice it to say, that after some time had elapsed, Mr. Taylor commenced rebuilding Moseley Hall, on the site of the old Mansion, for his own residence, having resolved to let Bordesley remain in ruins, as a perpetual monument of the riots. The present elegant Seat is built upon a grander and much more extensive scale than the former, no cost having been spared to render it one of the most capital residences in the county. The furniture is also of a splendid description. The grounds, the situation of which must ever be admired, and beautiful woods, exhibit great taste in the various dispositions in which they are arranged, and were laid out by Repton, whose system of landscape gardening is so univer- sally admired. R R 4 &ailton Castle, Yorkshire; THE SEAT OF SIR JOHN LOWTHER, BART., M. P. WILTON Castle, the ancient baronial Seat of the Bulmers, stands in that part of the North Riding of Yorkshire, called Cleveland. The Bulmers were a family of great consideration, and had large possessions in the counties of York and Durham, but at what particular period they became first seated at Wilton, we have no information. In the fourth year of Edward II., Ralph de Bulmer obtained a charter in all his demesne lands here, and in the first of Edward III., he had summons to parliament amongst the barons. In the fourth of Edward III., he had special licence to make a Castle of his Manor- house at Wilton; and was, in the same year, constituted Sheriff of Yorkshire, and Governor of York Castle. Wilton continued in the family for many generations, till Sir John Bulmer, Kt., the last possessor of that family, en- gaging in the Northern Insurrection, called the Pilgrimage of Grace, was attainted for High Treason, (28 Henry VIII.) when this and other estates were forfeited to the crown. Wilton was afterwards granted, in the reign of Philip and Mary, to Sir Thomas Cornwallis, and his wife in tail, and confirmed in the third year of James I., to his son, Sir William Cornwallis, in fee; whose descendant, Lord Cornwallis, sold the estate here to Sir Stephen Fox, after- wards Earl of Ilchester, of whom it was purchased by the trustees, under the will of Robert Lowther, Esq., of Maul's Meburn, for the benefit of his son, the late Earl of Lonsdale, then an infant, and by him bequeathed to the present possessor, Sir John Lowther, of Swillington, Bart. The present building, raised on the site, and out of the ruins of the ancient Castle, was constructed after the designs of R. Smirke, Esq., according to the style of architecture which prevailed in the reign of Elizabeth; but has since received great additions and alterations under the direction of the proprietor himself, and now assumes a castellated form much in unison with the character of the place and the surrounding country. Plate I. The north front, extends in line upwards of 230 feet. The Castle contains many good and commodious apartments. A morning room, 46 feet in length, commands views distinguished by every variety of prospect, bounded on the south by rising grounds, cloathed with timber; on the east by the sea; and to the north-west, the eye has an unlimited range over the Counties of Durham and º B York, intersected by the River Tees, which, meandering through the grazing districts of those counties, on its approach to the sea, expands itself into a fine extensive bay. Plate II. is a south-west view. At the entrance of the grounds from Guisborough, is an appropriate Lodge, and a road of more than two miles in length, leads to the Castle, chiefly through woods abounding with picturesque and romantic scenery. Wilton was an ancient Chapelry, within the parish of Kirk-Leatham; but the chapel seems not to have been dependant on that church. It was dedi- cated to St. Cuthbert, and being granted and appropriated to the Priory of Guisborough, at the dissolution of the monastery, it became a perpetual curacy, endowed with small tithes. Sir John Lowther is the present Patron; the right of nomination to the chapel being an appendage to the manor. The village, almost entirely rebuilt by the present proprietor, is small, seated on the northern declivity of a hill, about three miles from the Market-town of Guisborough. It consists of one township, comprehending the Manors of Lazenby and Lackenby. The prospect from the upper part of the village is very extensive; the town of Hartlepool in a prominent position, with the bold figure of its Church, is a striking object. Sir John Lowther is the only brother of the Right Honourable William Earl of Lonsdale, and was created a Baronet in September, 1824. Arms, Or, sia annulets, sable, a crescent for difference. Motto, “Magistratus indicat virum.” *** Our Views of this Mansion, have been copied by permission of the pro- prietor, from two beautiful paintings, by George Arnald, Esq., A.R.A. Cagtic 390 marty, Yoritgijirc; THE SEAT of FREDERICK HOWARD, EARL OF CARLISLE, K.G. THIS stupendous and magnificent Mansion is situated four miles south-west from New Malton. The approach is through an ancient arched Gateway, lined and flanked with Towers. Nearly opposite to the grand Entrance an elegant Monument is erected to the memory of Lord Nelson. - The north front, from its magnitude, exhibits an air of considerable grandeur. It is more extensive than that of Blenheim, erected by the same Architect, and consists of a rich centre, of the Corinthian Order, with a Cupola rising from the roof, and two extensive Wings: the east was finished according to the original design, but the west Wing was subsequently erected by Sir James Robinson, without any attention either to extent or character of the main building. The South, or Garden Front, is very magnificent, the Centre consisting of a pediment and entablature supported by fluted Co- rinthian pilasters; it is approached by a grand flight of steps, which, with the range of pilasters along the whole façade, is particularly fine. At the ex- tremity of the east Wing, is the Kitchen, which has a square tower at each angle. The number of roofs, cupolas, vases, and massy clustered chimneys, in the intermediate space, and the general picturesque assemblage of the whole design, the masterpiece of Sir John Vanbrugh, is striking and impres- sively grand. In front and extending above five hundred yards is a noble turf Terrace, decorated with statues, terminated, at the distance of above half a mile, by a large Ionic Temple. In the centre of four avenues of lofty trees, in the Park, stands an Obelisk, 100 feet in height, bearing on the side facing the House, an inscription in Latin and English, to commemorate the valour and success of the Duke of Marlborough, and on the opposite side the following: “If to perfection these plantations rise, If they agreeably my heirs surprise, This faithful pillar will their age declare, As long as time these characters shall spare. Here then with kind remembrance read his name, Who for posterity performed the same.” CHARLEs, THE THIRD EARL OF CARLISLE, OF THE FAMILY OF THE HOWARDs, ERECTED A CASTLE, WHERE THE OLD CASTLE OF HINDERSKELF STOOD, AND CALLED IT CASTLE How ARD. HE LIKEWISE MADE THE PLANTATIONS IN THIS PARK, AND ALL THE OUTwo RKs, Mon UMENTS, AND OTHER PLANTATIONS, BELONGING TO THIS SEAT. HE BEGAN THESE WORKS IN THE YEAR 1712, AND SET UP THIS INSCRIPTION ANNO DOM. 1731. About half a mile south-east of the House, is the Mausoleum, of the Doric Order, of a circular form, terminating in a dome, ninety feet high. In this Mausoleum the founder of the surrounding scene is interred : he died May 1, 1738, at Bath. The Park and Grounds are extensive, and laid out with ap- propriate and corresponding grandeur. The interior of this princely Mansion abounds with works of art. The Hall, 35 feet square and 60 feet high, adorned with columns of the Corinthian and Composite Orders, terminates in a spacious dome 100 feet high ; the walls were painted by Pellegrini with the history of Phaeton; the recesses are occupied by antique statues of Augustus, Marcus Aurelius, Sabina, Julia Mammea, Bacchus, Ceres, and Diadumenianus, successor to Caracalla; and on pedestals are the busts of Paris, Adrian, Lucius Verus, Vitellius, a Bac- chanal, Epaphroditus, and Marcus Antoninus. The Saloon is 34 feet by 24; the ceiling painted with the representation of Aurora, the statues and busts are those of Jupiter Serapis, Pallas, Cupid, Commodus, Domitian, Enobarbus, father of Nero, Didius Julianus, Marcus Aurelius, Adrian, Antoninus Pius, &c. The Dining-room is 28 feet by 21, the Chimney-piece is very handsome, the entablature is supported by fluted columns of Sienna marble, and adorned with groups of polished white marble, and upon it three bronzes, Brutus, Cassius, and the Laocoon ; there are also two slabs of Sicilian jasper, and a valuable vase of fine green porphyry, with two busts, one of Marcus Aurelius, the other of a Bacchanal. The Saloon up stairs is 33 feet by 26, painted by Pellegrini; on the ceiling are Venus and Minerva, and on the walls a repre- sentation of the principal incidents in the Trojan war, viz. the Rape of Helen, the Sacrifice of Iphigenia, Achilles in disguise in the midst of the daughters of Laomedes, Ajax and Ulysses contending for the armour of Achilles, the Conflagration of Troy, and Æneas bearing Anchises on his shoulders from the flames. The Drawing-room, 23 feet by 27, is hung with rich tapestry from the de- signs of Rubens: upon two pedestals of green porphyry is a black head and a Sylvan God. There are also several bronzes, and a bust esteemed the finest ever brought to England. It was found at Rome, and purchased by the Earl of Carlisle, when he visited that city with Lord Morpeth. - The Blue Drawing-room is 28 feet by 20, the floor of which is Mosaic. In this room are two tables of Verd Antique, and several busts and valuable pictures. The State or Gold Bed-room is 28 feet by 24, hung with Brussels tapestry after the designs of Teniers; upon the chimney-piece, composed of white and Sienna marble, is a bust of Jupiter Serapis; over it the Doge of Venice, in the Bucentaur, espousing the Sea, by Canaletti. The Green Damask Room, 27 feet by 22, has a chimney-piece of beautiful white marble, and is embellished with two verd antique columns, and other elegant ornaments. The Yellow Bed-room, 27 feet by 23, hung with rich tapestry representing Venus blindfolded by Cupid; the Silver Bed-room; the Blue-room; and the Breakfast-room—are equally handsome. The Museum is 24 feet square, and the Antique Gallery 160 feet by 20; here are busts of Cato, Marcus Junius Brutus, Caius Caesar, Geta, Virgil, Homer, Hercules, Sabina, Drusus, Jupiter Serapis, Adrian, Marcus Aurelius, Cupid, and Apollo. In one corner of the Museum is a cylindrical altar four feet and a half high, which once stood in the temple of Delphos. Every room throughout has numerous relics of antiquity to claim notice, and the mumberless pictures which adorn the walls, with the extensive and choice collection of vases, it is impossible can be noticed in this limited account. All the pictures over the doors in the state apartments were painted by Se- bastian Ricci, amounting in number to twenty-three. We subjoin A L I S T OF THE PRINCIPAL PICTURES AT CASTLE HOWARD : - The Finding of Moses.— Velasques. From the Orleans’ Collection. The Portrait of Snyders, the painter.—Wandyck. Herodias, with the Head of St. John.—Rubens. The Circumcision.—Giovanni Bellino. The Entombing of Christ.—Ludovico Caracci. Two Landscapes.—Annibal Caracci. Portraits of the Dukes of Ferrara.-Tintoretto. Portrait of his own Wife.—G. Bassan. and Domenichino, in the church of San Gregorio at Rome, highly valuable, as the originals are in a state of rapid decay. Mars and Venus.-Julio Romano. From the Cornaro palace at Venice. - The Wise Men's Adoration.—Mabuse. The painter is said to have given eight years of un- remitted labour to this work. In it are por- traits of the Duke of Brabant, John of Leyden, Landscapes.—Tintoretto. - The son of the Earl of Pembroke.—Vandyck. Portrait of the Elector Palatine.—Ditto. The Nativity.—Tintoretto. - Two old copies of the two rival Pictures of Guido Albert Durer, and of himself. - A large Collection of Drawings by Jennet, con- sisting of portraits of the principal characters composing the courts of Francis II., Charles 1X., and Henry III. : Jennet was a contempo- C rary of Holbein, and worked at Paris. From the freedom and spirit of these Drawings they have been attributed to Holbein. The Family of Henry II., with their mother, Ca- therine of Medicis-Jennet. The Portrait of king Charles I., and his son, Henry, Duke of Gloucester, who died in 1660, at the age of 22–Stone. It has been erro- neously attributed to Vandyck. A Mastiff Dog, with Cats.--Titian. From the * Cornaro Palace at Venice. Two Landscapes, small size.—Zuccarelli. The Interior of a Temple.—P. Panini. Its Companion.—Ditto. Two Landscapes, with Sheep and other Cattle.— Rosa di Tivoli. A View of Warren Hill at Newmarket.—Wooton. Horses well drawn. The Family of the Earl of Carlisle.—Wheatley. Painted when he was Lord Lieutenant of Ire- land. It has great merit for the fidelity of the portraits. The Portrait of Cardinal Howard.—Carlo Ma- ratti. Presented to Henry, Earl of Carlisle, by Cardinal Ottoboni. A Portrait.—Dominico Fetti. The works of this Master are rare. Penelope and Ulysses.—Primaticcio. A young Duke of Parma, and his Dwarf. A well painted picture of the Venetian school, pur- chased in Italy by Henry, Earl of Carlisle, as a work of Corregio. Venus, with the dead Body of Adonis.--Cava- lieri Libori. A small picture by W. Wanderveldt. A good specimen of J. Wangoyen. The Portrait of Omai.-Sir J. Reynolds. . Mahomet.—Salvator Rosa. From the Cornaro Palace. - The Portrait of Frederick, Earl of Carlisle, when young, in the Robes of the Order of the Thistle. Sir J. Reynolds. The Portrait of Frederick, Earl of Carlisle, when a boy, with a Dog.—Sir J. Reynolds. Portrait of Thomas, Earl of Arundel, the cele- brated collector.—Rubens. This has been en- graved by Houbraken. The Portrait of the Duke of Norfolk at the Trial of Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, with the Staves of Office, as Earl Marshal and Lord High Steward.—Holbein. The Portrait of Lord William Howard and his Wife, the daughter and coheiress of Lord Dacre of the north.-Corn. Jansen. Portrait of Thomas, Duke of Norfolk, beheaded by Queen Elizabeth, 1572.-Fred. de Zuc- chero. Portrait of Henry VIII.-Holbein. The Portrait of Queen Mary.—Sir Antonio More. The Portrait of Lady Cawdor, when a child,— Sir J. Reynolds. The Countess of Carlisle.—Sir J. Reynolds. The Portrait of Henry, Earl of Carlisle, in the Robes of the Garter.—Hudson; one of his best works. Frederick, Earl of Carlisle, in the Robes of the Garter.—Hoppner. An Old Man, half length.-Rembrandt. A favourite Horse and Groom.—Stubbs. Two small Pictures.—P. Laura. Two beautiful Landscapes.—Marlow. A Sea-piece.—Vanderveldt. James, Duke of York.-Sir P. Lely. Joscelyn, Earl of Northumberland—Sir P. Lely. Frances, Duchess of Richmond.—Sir P. Lely. Pope Julius II, writing—Titian. A picture of great merit, but doubtful originality. Diogenes and Alexander.—Solvator Rosa. A large View of Venice.—Canoletti. Portrait of Des Cartes.—Mignard. Herodias with the head of John the Baptist.— Old Franks. Lucretia, a half length.-Guido. - Architecture and Ruins, three views.-P. Panini. Eighteen fine Views.--Canaletti. Two cabinet pictures, Views.-Griffier. Two Battle-pieces.—Bourgognone. Portrait of R. Tresham, R.A.—Phillips. Wappeti Deer. From the banks of the Missouri. Cooper. A small Landscape.—Brugel. Interior of a Shop, with Poultry. The Earl of Northumberland in his Robes, as Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, im- prisoned in the Tower as being implicated in the Gunpowder Plot. Corn. Jansens. There is a duplicate of this picture at Petworth. A drawing made for the engraving of the Altar- piece at King's College Chapel, by Daniel Vol- terra. The picture was presented to the College by Frederick, Earl of Carlisle. Two Views in Ireland, drawings. Two Drawings in red chalk, from Pictures by Raphael and Domenichino.--Angeletti. Three Portraits, full length, of Earls of Carlisle, in their Coronation Robes. Elizabeth, Countess of Carlisle.—M. Dahl. The Three Maries.—Annibal Caracci. From the Orleans’ Collection. If there ever was a picture that united all the excellencies of painting, this seems to be that wonderful effort of the art. While the deep tragedy which it exhibits, and the various expressions of grief, carried to the extreme point of agonizing woe, produce an effect which language cannot describe. It is considered of inestimable value. St. John the Evangelist.—Domenichino. Portrait of Annibal Caracci, by himself. The Death of the Virgin.—Sarazin. Portrait of George Selwyn, Esq. with Frederick, Earl of Carlisle.—Sir J. Reynolds. Tancred and Ermina, from the 19th Canto of Tasso-Guercino. Formerly in the collection of the Count Lauregias at Paris. The Battle of the Boyne.—A. V. Gale. A Rehearsal of an Opera, Nicolini in red at the harpsichord, Margaritta in black with a muff.- Sebastian Ricci. Strawberry Hill. The present Countess of Carlisle, with two of Lord Morpeth's children.—Jackson. A companion to one at The present Viscount Morpeth, and his eldest son.—Jackson. The present Wiscountess Morpeth, and two of her children. The present Archbishop of York.—Ditto. The late Countess Dowager of Carlisle.— Gains- borough. Miss Mary Grimston.—W. Wissing. Lady Elizabeth Howard, Duchess of Rutland.- Hoppner. Two Dogs snarling.—Velasques. fine. - A Holy Family.—Pierino del Vago. A Shepherd's Boy.—Ross. Extremely 49arcuool. 390 uge, Yorkgbire; THE SEAT OF EDWARD LASCELLES, EARL OF HAREWOOD. “THIs noble Mansion is situated in the West Riding of Yorkshire, about eight miles from Harrowgate Spa, and in the direct road from thence to Leeds; it is very large, extending in front 250 feet; and, for grandeur of style in the composition, and elegance of decorating and finishing, both ex- ternally and internally, deservedly ranks with the first buildings in this king- dom. The wings of the north front are enriched with emblematical medal- lions, executed in a masterly manner, by Collins, from the designs of Zucchi; in the centre is a handsome pediment, supported by six three-quarter Co- rinthian columns, 30 feet in height, which compose the entrance from a flight of steps to a noble hall, of the Doric order, decorated with statues, urns, &c. whence we are conducted through a range of apartments, furnished in the most magnificent manner. The south front has a noble portico of four columns, from which the eye, passing over an extensive slope, is led to a sheet of water, gently winding in a serpentine course; beyond which the country forms one of the most beautiful scenes imaginable. To the north, over a fer- tile vale, intersected by the river Wharfe, is seen Alms Cliff: this vast rock, which rises with prodigious grandeur, is visible at forty miles distance.” Near this seat are the remains of Harewood Castle, a place of great anti- quity. Also Harewood Church, containing many ancient monuments, among which is that of Lord Chief Justice Gascoigne, in the highest state of pre- servation. The Lordship of Harewood anciently belonged to the family of Gascoigne. At Gawthorpe, within the township of Harewood, resided the celebrated Chief Justice Gascoigne, who committed Prince Henry, (afterwards Henry V.) into the King's Bench Prison for striking him while on the Bench at West- minster Hall.—Gawthorpe, with the castle and honours of Harewood and all its dependencies, passed by marriage from the family of Gascoigne, to that of Wentworth, Earl of Stafford, in which family it continued during four gene- rations, until the year 1656, when it was purchased by Sir John Cutler, who, conjointly with his friend and relative by marriage, Sir John Lewis, purchased Ledstone and Harewood. On a partition, Harewood with its dependencies, fell to the share of Cutler, who sometimes resided at Gawthorpe. He devised 9 his estates to his only surviving daughter, Elizabeth, wife of John Robarts, Earl of Radnor, with a remainder in failure of issue, to his relation John Boulter, Esq., who took possession of Harewood on the decease of this Countess, in 1696. His trustees, about the year 1721, sold the Manor with its appur- tenances, to Henry Lascelles, Esq., father of the late Lord Harewood, who died October 6, 1753. This nobleman, then Mr. Lascelles, spent the best part of a long life in improving and adorning a situation so peculiarly capable of both. He fixed on a spot rather elevated above that of old Gawthorpe, for the site of a magnificent house, which commanded a rich home view over fields and woods,- with one exception all his own property. It was begun in the year 1759, under the direction of Adams: the quadrangle of the stables was built by Sir William Chambers. The grounds were laid out by Brown, whose first contract with Mr. Lascelles, including the Lake, was for £5,500, but this being insufficient to complete the undertaking, a second bargain was made for £3,500 more. This latter sum, however, did not include the expences of planting, which swelled the whole amount to £16,000; and for this sum one of the most beautiful demesnes in the kingdom was decorated. . . . . . . Since the decease of the late Lord Harewood, the turnpike road has been diverted, to the equal advantage of the family and of the public; so that the castle is now taken into the demesne, and a widely extended view of Wharfdale, may within the compass of a short walk, be contrasted with the soft and beau- tiful home scene which opens round the house. Henry Lascelles of Harewood, and of Hank-hall, left issue Edwin Lascelles, who was created Baron Harewood, July 9, 1790. He was born in 1713, and married, first, Elizabeth, sole daughter and heiress of Sir D'Arcy Dawes, Bart., and by her had issue two children, who died infants. He married, secondly, Jane, relict of Sir John Fleming, of Brompton Park, Middlesex, Bart, and daughter of William Colman, of Gornhey, Devonshire, Esq.; and dying February 24, 1795, without issue, the barony became extinct, and estates de- volved to Edward Lascelles, the present Earl, who was created Baron Hare- wood, June 18, 1796, and Earl of Harewood, and Viscount Lascelles, August 15, 1812. 10 &ſicntuortſ) (ºagtic, Yorkgbirc; THE SEAT OF FREDERICK VERNON WENTWORTH, ESQ. WENTwoRTH Castle was built about the year 1730, by Thomas, Earl of Strafford, whose arms, with the supporters, &c. very large, appear over the centre window of the north front. Other compartments of the centre on this side are filled with ornamental wreaths, baskets of fruit and flowers, and a variety of other devices beautifully wrought. The East front of this noble Mansion is of a more modern character, and was erected by William, Earl of Strafford, about 1770. Its architecture is at once both light and elegant. The portico is sup- ported by six columns of the Corinthian order, and the tympanum of the pedi- ment contains a crest within a wreath. - - The Hall, forty feet square, with a roof divided into rich compartments, is supported by handsome Corinthian columns. On the left from the Hall is an antechamber twenty-three feet square, then a bedchamber of the same size; and, thirdly, a Drawing-room of similar dimensions, in which the chimney-piece is adorned with some fine carving by Gibbons. A list of the most select Pictures contained in the various apartments will be placed at the end of this account. The right side of the Hall opens to a Drawing-room, 40 feet by 25. The chimney-piece, supported by two pillars of Sienna marble wreathed with white, has a fine effect. The door cases are elegantly carved and gilt; in this room are three fine slabs, one of Egyptian granite, and two of Sienna marble. The Dining-room measures 25 feet by 30 feet. By a very handsome and lofty stair- case we ascend to the Gallery, certainly one of the most beautiful rooms in England. It is 180 feet long by 24 broad and 30 high, and is in three divisions, the largest forming the centre; these divisions consist of very magnificent pillars of marble, with gilt capitals, the entablatures also of marble richly orna- mented. In the spaces between the pillars and the wall are statues of Apollo, an Egyptian Priestess, Bacchus, and Ceres. This noble Gallery is used as a rendezvous room; one end is furnished for music, and the other with a billiard table. - - In the Library, which is 30 feet by 20, the bookcases are handsomely dis- posed, and contain a good collection of the best authors. - The Dressing-room, 25 feet square, is an extremely elegant apartment, and 11 the toilet boxes of gold, very handsome. The Reading Closet, a beautiful little chamber, is hung with painted satin; on the other side of the dressing-room is a bird-closet, in which are many cages of singing birds. This suite is termi- mated by a bedchamber, 25 feet square. But the principal beauties of Wentworth Castle may be found in its highly ornamented grounds, on every side disposed with the utmost taste. The water and woods adjoining are formed by a masterly hand. The first extends through the Park in a meandering course, and wherever it is viewed, the terminations are no where seen, having the effect of a very beautiful river. Groves of oak fill up the curves of the stream, and give it a most picturesque appearance; here they are seen in thick masses at the water's edge, there breaking away to a few scattered trees. r Winding up the hill among the plantations and woods, the summit is crowned by a light Chinese temple, at the end of a lawn thickly encompassed with ever- greens. The next object is a statue of Ceres, in a retired spot, terminating an arcade through which the distant prospect appears with beautiful effect. From the platform of grass within the castle walls, over the battlements, is a surprising prospect on every side; the centre of this court is adorned with a statue of Thomas, Earl of Strafford, who built the house. At the bottom of the Park is a Menagerie well stocked with pheasants, &c. It is adorned with a Shrubbery of a different character from that near the House, from which a distant prospect is beheld. This plantation is cool, shady, sequestered, and spread over two fine slopes, enclosing a long winding dale, ex- quisitely beautiful; at the upper end is a Gothic Temple, over a little grot, which forms an arch; the temple is a light airy building, judiciously disposed; behind it is water, surrounded by hanging woods, and an island prettily planted; from the seat of the river god, the view into the Park is fine and much admired. Wentworth Castle is situated at the distance of two miles and a half south of Barnesley. - £igt of tige principal #icture; at &ientºud rtſ) (ſtaštle, THE HALL. Portrait of Thomas, Earl of Strafford, on Horseback. Portraits of the Kings of Poland, Prussia, and Denmark. The Prince and Princess of Orange, the parents of King William III. Four Views of Rome . . . . . . . . . Canaletti. 12 * THE DEAWING ROOM. Abraham's Offering to Rebecca . . . . . . Paulo Mattei. Diana and Actaeon . . . . . . . . . . Carlo Maratti. David with Goliath's Head . . . . . . . Guercino. Two Cattle-pieces . . . . . . . . . . Rosa da Tivoli. THE DINING ROOM. Lord Strafford and his Secretary . . . . . Vandyck. The Czar Peter . . . . . . . . . . . Amiconi. The Duchess of Newcastle . . . . . . . Sir P. Lely. Charles the Second . . . Sir P. Lely. Portrait of Lady Wentworth and her three Children. Portrait of Lady Strafford. THE STATE BED CHAMBER. Portrait of Lady Eleanor Brandon . . . . . Lucas de la Heere. The Duchess of Wirtemberg . . . . . . . Vanderhelst. THE DRESSING ROOM. Portrait of Sir Philip Sydney . . . . . . Vanderhelst. The Death of Dido . . . . . . . . . . Carlo Maratt. Diana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlo Maratti. The Flight into AEgypt . . . . . . . . . Albano. THE GALLERY. / The Woman taken in Adultery . . . . . . Rembrandt. The Marriage of St. Catherine . . . . . . Carlo Maratt. The Bloody Issue cured. . . . . . . . . Carlo Maratti. Lucretia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vandyck. Cleopatra . . . . . . . . . . . . . Murillo. Charles I. in the Isle of Wight . . . . . . Vandyck. Charles I. and his Queen . . . . . . . . Vandyck. The Children of Charles I. . . . . . . . Vandyck. Oliver Cromwell . . . . . . . . . . . Sir P. Lely. Lord Strafford . . . . . . . . . . . . Vandyck. View of St. Mark’s Place at Venice . . . . . Canaletti. Two Views on the Rhine . . . . . . . . . Mompert. Lord Danby . . . . . . . . . . . . Vandyck. - Lord Pembroke . . . . . . . . . . . Vandyck. A Bacchanalian Scene . . . . . . . . . Otho Venius. Count Gondamar . . . . . . . . . . Velasquez. Portraits of the Count and Countess of Wirtemberg Mirevelt. Ships of the Line . . . . . . . . . . . Clevely. A Country Club . . . . . . . . . . . Collet. 13 Portrait of a Canon of Strasburg . . . . . Fratel. Portrait of Carlo Maratti . . . . . . . . Carlo Maratti. Gypsies . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caravagio. Nymphs and Satyr . . . . . . . . . Nicholas Poussin. Portrait of Rubens . . . . . . . . . . . Rubens. St. Francis at Devotion . . . . . . . . Annibal Caracci. There are also Portraits of Charles XII. of Sweden. Mr. Wortley Montague. The late Duke of Brunswick. Queen Anne. Lady Stafford, &c. &c. 14 Cannon #9all, Yorkgüirc; THE SEAT OF WALTER SPENCER STANHOPE, ESQ. CANNON HALL is situate to the North-west of Barnsley, in the West Riding of the County of York, in a country of fine and commanding outline, embellished by rich cultivation and luxuriant woods. - It is surrounded by a Park and ferme ornée of about three hundred acres. The Deer-Park, which consists of about one-half, is very pleasantly varied, shaded by fine old timber; while an extensive piece of water, formed from a branch of the River Dearne, flowing at the foot of two sloping hills, gives light and spirit to the composition. The House, which does not boast of much architectural ornament, is con- venient and suited to the accommodation of a numerous family. The principal apartments are upon the ground floor, and consist of a well-proportioned Hall, Library, Drawing-room, Anti-room, Dining and Billiard Room; the five last opening en suite, have a southern aspect. The Library contains a very valuable collection of books, made principally by the late John Spencer, Esq. It contains, likewise, a great curiosity, in the bow of Little John, the famous outlaw, and companion of Robin Hood. It was brought many years ago from Hathersage, in Derbyshire, an old seat of the Ashtons, but later, in the possession of the Spencers, where Little John was buried. The bow, which is of yew, and of great weight, measures yet, though both ends, where the horns were attached, are broken off, six feet, seven inches long, which corresponds with the tradition, that Little John was a man of great stature, and called “Little” ironically, a tradition confirmed by the great size of some of the bones found in his grave, when opened about forty years ago, the thigh-bone whereof was said to measure twenty-eight inches and a half, and is now in the possession of Sir G. Strickland, of Boynton. On the left of the House is the Pleasure Ground, a very beautiful piece of ground, ornamented by fine evergreens and shrubs, and boasting some singularly fine forest trees. Cannon Hall was, for many years, in the possession of the Bosvilles of New Hall, who had great estates in these parts. It is mentioned, in an old manuscript relating to the feuds of the families of Elland and Beaumont, which took place 15 about the reign of Edward the Third, as belonging then to a Bosseville; an ex- tract from which we give :— FEUIDS OF THE FAMILIES OF ELLAND AND BEAUMONT. Sir John Elland of Elland having treacherously slain Sir Robert Beaumont and his two kinsmen, Hugh of Quarmby, and Lockwood of Lockwood; their sons afterwards conspired together to revenge their fathers' deaths. They ac- cordingly lay in wait in Cromwelbotham woods to attack Sir J. Elland, as he re- turned from serving his Sheriff's time; and after a desperate engagement, they succeeded in slaying the Knight. Then after a time they returned to attack Sir J. Elland's son, and having slain him, they were sorely treated by his people, and forced to retreat. Lockwood finding his cousin Quarmby badly wounded, took him on his back to Anleywood, and hid him in an ivy tree; and then made his escape with Adam Beaumont. The common people, however, discovered Quarmby in his hiding place and slew him. How Lockwood became enamoured of a - woman, and by that means was destroyed and killed. - “After these things, it chanced that Lockwood fell in love and was enamoured of a woman dwelling at Camel, alias Cannon Hall, near Cawthorne; and ac- cording to appointment between them they often met in Emley Park at a great hollow oak, which the keeper observing, betrayed their doings. Yet it chanced that Lockwood, after he had been absent from the woman for some time at Tenney Bridge, as he was going to her again, met with two maids of his own kindred coming from Lepton to Whitley, who said unto him, ‘Cousin, we marvel not a little that you are absent from your cousin Adam Beaumont, because we . hear that you are sought for by the sheriff, to be attached, and the places you re- pair to are all well known. It would be better to be at Crossland Hall, Henley, or Holmfirth, hunting the red dear with Adam Beaumont, than to be in danger of your life, and to be imprisoned, without any mirth at all, except now and then to hear the piping of the mice in the wall. We therefore wish you to proceed no farther to your woman, by whom you shall be betrayed, but return with us;’ whereupon he promised to be with them before he did either eat or drink, so de- parted from them, and passed through the woods to Camel Hall where his woman was. But, before he cometh thither, Bosville, who was deputy sheriff, and owner of the said Hall, menaced his tenant that he would put him from his firm hold, excepting he would by some device deliver Lockwood into his hands; and if he did so, he would not only permit him to be his tenant, but also give him many great gifts. Upon this condition the tenant agreed to do his best endea- vours therein, and immediately thereupon it chanced that Lockwood came to Camel Hall, and his tenant privily gave Bosville notice thereof. Then he gathered a company of men, came to Camel Hall, beset it round about, and asked for Lockwood, who perceiving how he was betrayed, yet answered boldly, ‘I am here, Bosville.” Then with others commanded him to yield himself to 16 them, which Lockwood refused so long as he had life, and therewith bent his bow, manfully defending himself. Bosville and his company perceiving they could not have their will of him, threatened to burn the house over his head, which Lockwood feared not. His woman seeing him very busy defending him- self, he having most trust and confidence in her, she suddenly fell upon him, and with his knife cut his bowstring, and run away.from him. Then said Lockwood, ‘Fye on thee, whore, that ever thou wast ordained to be the destruction of man's blood; but by thee, and such like, let all men take example. After this Bos- ville and his company promised him much friendship if he would yield himself into their hands; which through fair language, and upon their promise, he did, and delivered them his weapons. Then they further prevailed with him to let them bind his hands, which he suffering them to do, they very cruelly killed him,” &c. &c. From the Bossevilles, Cannon Hall became, A.D. 1578, the possession of the Hewitts by purchase; and was sold afterwards by Sir Thomas Hewitt, A.D. 1673, to Randolph Spencer, Esq. of Criggan, in Montgomeryshire. The Spencers from that time, constantly made it their residence, pulled down the old Hall, and rebuilt the present, enlarged the Park and domain, till, on the death of the late John Spencer, Esq. it became the property of his nephew, Walter Stanhope, of Horseforth, in Leeds, who, in compliance with his wish, took the surname of Spencer, in addition to his own, and has resided here ever SII1C6. - 17 jūilmcº livingt #}ougt, Yorkçüirt; THE RESIDENCE OF JOSEPH ARM ITA GE, ESQ. THE valley in which this House is situated is of the most fertile and beau- tiful description; it is bounded by hills rising above each other to a considerable height, and cultivated to their summit. The House is built with stone of correct architecture, consisting of a plain centre, having a pediment enriched with scroll work, and two wings, in corresponding design. The shrubbery that adjoins the House is disposed with much taste; in front the lawn is bounded by two detached pieces of water, and beyond rises the rich prospect of the adjacent country. It is situated at the distance of two miles west from Huddersfield, and six from Halifax, and came into the possession of the family of Radcliffe by the marriage of William Radcliffe, Esq. with Elizabeth, daughter of John Dawson, Esq. of this place. Their eldest son, William Radcliffe, Esq. was a lieutenant colonel in the West York militia, and one of his Majesty's justices of the peace for the West Riding of Yorkshire: he died unmarried, September 26, 1795, act. 85; having devised this estate, together with others in this county, to his nephew, Joseph Pickford, Esq. who, in compliance with his uncle's will, took the surname and arms of Radcliffe only. He also was for several years a most loyal and active magistrate, in which character he so highly distinguished him- self as to call for some eminent mark of the royal favor; and he was, in conse- quence of the strong recommendation of the Lord Lieutenant of the county, Earl Fitzwilliam, created a Baronet, November 2nd, 1813. The high sense which the public entertained of the pre-eminent services of this intrepid magis- trate was evinced by the liberal subscription entered into to defray the expense of a splendid portrait of him, which was afterwards placed in the Court House, at Wakefield, with the following inscription annexed:— “SIR Joseph RADCLIFFE, of MILNES BRIDGE Hous E, NEAR HUDDERs- FIELD, BART. - “For the prompt and judicious exertions of this intrepid magistrate during a “period of insubordination, danger, and alarm, in the year 1813, his sovereign “created him a Baronet, with the singular favor of a gratuitous patent.” His grandson, the present Sir Joseph Radcliffe, is the sole issue of the Reverend J Oseph Pickford, eldest son of the late Sir Joseph, who died in February, 1819. The present occupier is the only son of the late George Armitage, Esq. of High Royd House, who for nearly twenty years acted as one of his Majesty's - Justices of the Peace, in conjunction with the above distinguished magistrate. * - F > - 18 1jigboptiorpe 1)alace, Yorkshire; THE RESIDENCE OF THE RIGHT HON. EDWARD VENABLES VERNON, ARCHBISHOP OF YORK. The Manor and estate of Thorpe St. Andrews, or Thorpe-upon-Ouse, was purchased of different possessors, who then held it, by Walter de Grey, thirty- third Archbishop of York, in the reign of Henry III., who founded and com- pleted the Palace, which has since that time, retained the name of Bishop Thorpe. He devised the whole to the Chapter of York, on condition that they should grant it to his successors for the annual rent of twenty marks. Out of this sum, the treasurer of the Cathedral, into whose hands it was paid, was en- joined to allow six pounds yearly for the maintenance of a Chaplain, presentable by the Dean and Chapter, who was to celebrate mass in his chapel at Thorpe, for the souls of John, late King of England, of Archbishop Walter de Grey, and of all the faithful, deceased. The Archbishop died in 1255, and the Chapel is still to be seen wherein his chantry was founded. Thomas Rotheram or Scot, Lord Chancellor, who was created Archbishop of York in 1485, erected several chambers on the north side, towards the woods; and the palace was enlarged and improved by succeeding archbishops. The principal additions and alterations were made by Archbishop Drummond in the late reign: he built the walls of the Kitchen Garden, the Stables, Coach- Houses, &c. in the year 1763; and in the autumn of the same year laid the foundations of the entrance Gateway and Porter's Lodge, which were finished in 1765. In the following year, the additions to the Palace were begun, con- sisting of a large Drawing-room, Vestibule, Audience-room, Servant's Hall, and Butler's Pantry. These Rooms, with the front given in our view, which exhibits the handsome porch designed in the pointed style, were completed in 1769, under the direction of Thomas Atkinson of York. In the Drawing-room is a well executed chimney-piece of statuary and Siena marble. In the best Dining- room is also a grand chimney-piece, with Doric columns. The same worthy Prelate also adorned the Chapel with windows of brilliant stained glass by Peckitt, of York; much of the stone used in building the new front, and the Gateway of the Palace, was brought from Cawood Castle, formerly the residence of the Archbishops of York. - It was not the Episcopal Palace alone that displayed the munificence of Arch- bishop Drummond; he rebuilt the parish Church from its foundation in 1766, with the assistance of a small contribution from the clergyman of the parish, and two or three neighbouring gentlemen. He died at Bishopthorpe, December 10, 1776, in the sixty-sixth year of his age, and was buried, by his own desire, in a very private manner, under the altar of the church. He was succeeded in the see by Dr. William Markham, the eighty-second Archbishop, who was greatly esteemed for his learning and piety. The present most Reverend and learned Prelate, who was translated from Carlisle to the Archiepiscopal chair of York, November 25, 1807; is a younger son of the late George Venables Vernon, Lord Vernon, by Martha, sister to Simon, first Earl Harcourt. Since his accession to the See, much has been done by him to contribute far- ther to the comfort and convenience of the Archiepiscopal Residence. Several new apartments, particularly on the north and west sides, have been added to the Palace, and the offices have been greatly encreased and improved. The Kitchen Garden has been considerably enlarged, and extensive Hot-houses and a Green-house erected. The Shrubbery and Pleasure Grounds, which before were confined to a very small compass, now occupy about six acres. Bishopthorpe is situated two miles south of the city of York. 19 Hirtlets wall, Yorkshire; THE SEAT OF S I R G E O R GE ARMYTAGE, BART. DRAYTON, in the Polyolbion, describing the progress of the river Calder, which flows near this mansion, and afterwards falls into the river Aire, has the following lines: - “It chanced she in her course on Kirkley cast her eye, Where merry Robin Hood, that honest thief, doth lie.” Its being the traditionary burial-place of that celebrated outlaw, renders the spot particularly interesting to the admirers of our ancient poetry. Kirklees, irkleys, or Kirkleghes Abbey, situated in the woods between Halifax and Wakefield, in the deanery of Pontefract, and archdeaconry of the West Riding, was a Cistercian nunnery, founded in honour of the Virgin Mary and Saint James, by Reynerus Flandrensis, in the reign of King Henry II. about which time Robin Hood was born. That extraordinary character, either from necessity or choice, retired with a chosen band to the woods and forests, with which, especially in the northern parts of the kingdom, immense tracts were at that time covered, of these he chiefly frequented Barnsdale in Yorkshire, and Sherwood in Nottinghamshire. “The merry pranks he play'd, would ask an age to tell, - And the adventures strange that Robin Hood befel.” DRAYTon. At length the infirmities of old age increasing upon him, and desirous to be relieved in a fit of sickness, by being let blood, he applied for that purpose to his kinswoman, the Prioress of Kirklees, celebrated for her skill in physic, by whom he was however treacherously suffered to bleed to death. This event happened on the 18th of November, 1247, in the 31st year of king Henry III., and about the 87th year of Robin Hood's age. He was interred under some trees, at a short distance from the abbey, where a stone supposed to cover his grave is still shown, and is railed round. l “And there they buried bold Robin Hood Near to the fair Kirkleys.” OLD BALLAD. The descent of the family of Armytage, according to a pedigree by Henry St. George, Norroy King of Arms, 1637, and an ancient roll of the family, men- tioned by Thoresby, in the History of Leeds, can be deduced from the time of King Stephen to William Armytage, of Kirklees, who lived in the reign of Ed- Ward IV: ; from him descended Francis Armytage, Esq., who was created a Baronet by king Charles the First. The title was enjoyed by five successive members of the family. Sir George Armytage, the fifth Baronet, dying without issue, the title became extinct, and the estates were devised to his cousin, Samuel Armytage, Esq., who was advanced to the dignity of a Baronet, in the 12th year of king George II., July 4, 1738: he died in the year 1747, and was succeeded by his eldest son, Sir John Armytage, Bart., who represented the city of York in Parliament, and went a volunteer with General Blythe to the coast of France, where he was unfortunately killed at St. Cas, in 1758, in the 27th year of his age. Being unmarried, he was succeeded by his brother, Sir George Armytage, Bart., who likewise represented the city of York in Parliament. He married Maria, eldest daughter and coheiress of Godfrey Wentworth, Esq., of Wooley Park and Hickleton in Yorkshire. Sir Godfrey Armytage, the present proprietor of Kirk- lºs Hall, is the fourth Baronet of the new creation, and married, first, Mary, eldest daughter of Lord Suffield, and, secondly, in 1791, Mary, daughter of Old- field Bowles, Esq., by whom he has three sons and two daughters. 20 geougham ball, Yorkshire; The seat of º *- HENRY CHOLMLEY, ESQ. HowSHAM HALL is a large ancient quadrangular Mansion, situated on the east bank of the River Derwent, which takes its winding course through a beautiful valley, enriched with varied and delightful scenery. The House was built about the time of Queen Elizabeth, and the stone of which it is erected is said to have been brought from the ruins of Kirkham Abbey, about two miles and a half from this Seat, which was a Cistercian Monastery, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, and originally founded by Sir Walter L’Espec, Knt. and Adelina his wife, in the year 1121, the 22d of Henry I. Howsham stands on a gently rising ground, within about half a mile of the river. The magnitude and anti- quity of the Mansion give it an imposing appearance. Over the Porch are the Arms of four quarterings of the Family of Cholmley boldly sculptured; and the whole building is surmounted by a curious ornamental parapet. Its grounds are embellished with plantations, laid out with infinite taste and judgment. The Mansion lies between York and Malton, on the right of Spittle Bridge, about eight miles from Malton, and twelve from the city of York. The family of Cholmley are a branch of the very ancient House of Chol- mondeley of Cholmondeley, in Cheshire, and the contraction of the name of the Yorkshire Branch is said to have taken place about the time of Henry VII, or VIII. After the dissolution of the Abbey of Whitby, its lands came partly by grant and partly by purchase into the possession of Sir Richard Cholmley, whose descendant, Sir Hugh Cholmley, in the time of the civil war, bravely defended the Castle of Scarborough for more than twelve months against the parliament- arian army, and during the whole time of the siege his lady remained with him in the castle, and attended the sick and wounded. At length, having surrendered on honourable terms in 1645, Sir Hugh and his family went into exile; his estates were sequestered, and his seat at Whitby converted into a garrison, and plundered of every thing valuable by the parliament's troops. He continued in exile till 1649, when his brother, Sir Henry Cholmley, found means to appease the parliament, and he was permitted to return to England; after which he joined with his brother, Sir Henry, and Sir Richard Crispe, in erecting an Alum work at Saltwick, which brought a great influx of inhabitants to Whitby, About the middle of the last century, the family left their ancient seat at Whitby, which is situated on a hill on the west side of the town, between the church and the ruins of the Abbey, only a small part of which remains, and made Howsham their chief country residence. The late Nathaniel Cholmley, Esq., of Howsham, betook himself early to the profession of arms, and had his horse killed under him at the battle of Dettingen; but, on the death of his father, he retired to his paternal estate, and represented, successively, the towns of Aldborough and Boroughbridge in parliament. 21 70cmton Bartº, Yoritgijirc; THE SEAT OF SIR HENRY CARR IBBETSON, BART. DENTON CASTLE, originally so called, in the West Riding of the County of York, five miles north-west of Otley, was the Seat of the celebrated General, Thomas Lord Fairfax, from whom the present possessor, Sir Henry Ibbetson, is lineally descended in right of his grandmother, Isabella, the first Lady Ibbetson, whose maiden name was Carr, sister of the late Ralph Carr, Esq. of Cocken, in the County of Durham. Denton Park, as it is now called, was purchased by Henry Ibbetson, Esq. of Red Hall, near Leeds, in the year 1690; and at his death his eldest son, the late Samuel Ibbetson, succeeded to it; who leaving an only daughter, Alice, Countess of Shipbrook, the Estate being entailed on male issue, descended of right to the late Sir James Ibbetson, the eldest son of a younger brother, Henry Ibbetson, Esq., created a Baronet in 1748 during the life-time of his elder brother, Samuel. The original Castle, a very magnificent building, was burnt by acci- dent in the time of Henry Ibbetson, the first purchaser, and rebuilt on a modern and moderate scale by his son Samuel, on whose death it was pulled down by Sir James, and the present elegant structure was erected by him from a plan of that celebrated architect, Mr. Carr, of York, with stone found on the Estate, allowed by Mr. Carr to be the finest and best he ever met with for architectural llSéS. The House is situated in the centre of a beautiful and well-wooded Park, of two hundred and sixty acres in extent, near the river Wharf. The front, including the Wings, which contain the offices, is two hundred and eighty feet in length; the Stables being detached from the House. The dimensions of the principal Rooms, which are hung with a fine collection of pictures by ancient masters, are as follow:— - The Entrance Hall, thirty-four by twenty-eight feet; through which is the Library, thirty by eighteen feet: containing many fine Prints, and a well chosen collection of Books, about twelve hundred volumes. On the left a Drawing-room, thirty-three by twenty-two feet, hung with Paintings; on right a Dining room, thirty-three by twenty-two feet, hung also with Pictures; through which a Billiard-room, thirty-two by twenty feet; hung with Paintings. From the Great Staircase, a Room, used as a private Study by Sir Henry, twenty-two by eighteen feet, Portraits, &c. - Gr 22 The whole of these Rooms are seventeen feet high. Over the Billiard-room, a ladies' morning Sitting-room, thirty-two by twenty feet, and fourteen feet high, the Great Staircase is circular, from whence the height of the House has a novel and beautiful effect. There are four Bed-rooms, with Dressing-rooms, and six large single Bed-rooms, exclusive of Servants'- TOOInS. £igt of tige principal jicture; at Benttom jará. Samson seized by the Philistines in Delilah's chamber, 9 feet high and eleven wide, figures size of life—Titian. Dead Game and Dogs, in a Larder, very large— Snyders. Peacocks and Poultry, very large—Hondekoeter. Holy Family, very large—Andrea del Sarto. Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife, very large—Tinto- 7"effo. Sea-piece, a Calm—Vanderwelde. Landscape—Swanfield. Ditto and Country Fair—Sachtleven. Rinaldo and Armida in the enchanted Garden— Mieris. Landscape—Everdingen. Two small Battle-pieces—Bourgognone. The Fallen Angels—Michael Angelo Bounarotti. Landscape and Banditti, very large—Salvator Rosa. - Nebuchadnezzar grazing, large—Paul Brill. º Inside of a Dutch Church, large—Stenwyck. Landscape with Cattle, large–Rosa di Tivoli. Landscape with Cattle—Weeninz. Virgil's Tomb—F. P. Ferg. Two Landscapes—Ruysdael. Two Sea-pieces, a Calm and a Storm–Bonaven- ture Pełre. A Landscape, sunrise—John Both. ‘A Holy Family—Annibal Caracci. |A Ditto—Ludovico Caracci. Andromeda chained to the Rock—Rubens. Catharine of Arragon, and Princess Mary–Hans Holbeiz. An old Man's Head—Rembrandt. Christ in the Temple—Ditto. The Offering of the wise men—Mabeuge. A Smith's Shop—Wouwermans. View of Naples–Canaletti. A Holy Family, very small—Carlo Maratti. And about seventy others by old masters; the whole collected about sixty years ago. * 23 postell priory, Yorkshire; CHARLES WINN, ESQ. NosTELL lies on the right of the road from Doncaster to Wakefield, in the parish of Wragby, in the wapentake of Osgoldcross. Here was formerly a Priory for Canons of the order of St. Augustine, dedicated to St. Oswald. At the suppression of the monasteries, the site was granted to Thomas Leigh, Doctor of Laws, one of the King's visitors, of religious houses. In 1625, Sir Richard Gargrave, Knt., sold it to-Ireland, Esq., who sold it to George Winn, Esq., who was afterwards created a Baronet by King Charles II. The present Mansion was built by Sir Rowland Winn, Bart. at the beginning of the last century; it was erected near the site of the Priory, under the directions of James Paine, whose abilities as an architect shone at an early period of his life; he was intrusted with the care and total management of this considerable pile when he had scarcely attained the age of manhood. It stands on an eminence, in the midst of a fertile and well cultivated tract of country. The principal Front to the East is of very great length, extended by two Wings of irregular form; the Centre is ornamented with a Pediment, supported by six three-quarter Ionic columns, and displaying the Arms of the Family, finely sculptured, the Basement is rustic, with an ascent on the exterior to the principal floor of many steps; the whole is of stone. There is a good collection of Pictures; the princi- pal one is that of Sir Thomas More and his Family, by Holbein; a very curious and most valuable painting. The distance of Nostell Priory from the towns of Wakefield and Pontefract is nearly equal, being about four miles from each. The Family of Winn is descended from a Cadet of the House of Gwydir, who left Wales in the 16th century and settled in London. The immediate ancestor of this branch was George Winn, Draper to Queen Elizabeth, who had issue Edmund Winn, of Thornton Curtis, in Lincolnshire, who died in the year 1645; having married Mary, daughter of Rowland Berkeley, Esq. of the city of Wor- cester, sister to Sir Robert Berkeley, Knt. one of the Judges of the King's Bench, by whom he had three sons. George Winn, Esq., the eldest son and heir, whose residence was at Nostell, was created a Baronet by King Charles II., Dec. 3, 1660; by his second wife, Elizabeth, daughter of Robert Jeffreys, Esq., Alderman of London, he had Sir Edmund Winn, Bart, who died in 1694, leaving issue Sir Rowland Winn, Bart., his successor, who married the daughter and 24 co-heiress of William Harbord, Esq., Ambassador in Turkey, and died at Bath, Feb. 13, 1721, leaving issue Sir Rowland, High Sheriff of the county of York in 1732: he married one of the daughters and co-heirs of Edward Henshaw, of Eltham, in Kent, Esq. by whom he had three sons and six daughters; his youngest daughter, Anne, married her cousin, George Allanson Winn, who succeeded to the estates of Mark Winn, of Little Warley, in Essex, Esq., and in 1775, to the estates of his cousin, Charles Allanson, Esq., and having at- tained eminence in the Law, was created a Peer, Nov. 7, 1797, by the title of Lord Headley, Baron Allanson and Winn, of Aghadoe, in the county of Kerry, in Ireland. - Sir Rowland, the son and successor of the above Sir Rowland Winn, Bart., who died in 1765, married Sabine Louise, daughter and sole heiress of Jaques Phillipè, Baron d'Hervert, Governor of Vevay, in Switzerland, and by her had Sir Rowland, his successor, High Sheriff of the county of York, 1799; he died Oct. 13, 1805, unmarried, when the title devolved upon his cousin, Edmund Mark Winn, Esq., of Ackton, and the family estates descended to his nephew, John Williamson, Esq. who, on his coming of age obtained his Majesty's licence to bear the name and arms of Winn. He dying in 1817, was succeeded by his only brother, Charles, the present possessor, who with his sister in the following year also obtained his Majesty's licence to bear the name and arms of Winn. 25 iſłłulgraut Cagtic, Yoritgijirc; THE SEAT OF HENRY PHIPPS, EARL OF MULGRAVE, K.G.C. B. ABOUT three miles from the town of Whitby, in the east division of Lang- borough wapentake, and within the district of Cleveland, stands the magnificent and recently erected seat of the Earl of Mulgrave, the whole of which has been completed under the direction of William Atkinson, Esq. The style of archi- tecture adopted, is that of an ancient castle with numerous towers, square and polygonal, some of which, in addition to the battlements, are machicolated. This ancient Barony, in the reign of Richard I., belonged to Sir Robert de Turnham, whose daughter, Isabel, was given in marriage by King John to Peter de Mauley, a native of Poictou, one of his esquires, whom he had previously employed to destroy Prince Arthur, son of Geoffrey, Duke of Bretagne, his elder brother, in order to pave the way for his succession to the crown. Peter de Mauley built a Castle, the situation of which is at no great distance from the present Noble Mansion, and from its grace and beauty of appearance, standing upon a high hill, he named it Moultgrace, afterwards corrupted to Moultgrave, which Castle became the head of his Barony. Peter de Mauley, his grandson, in 1253, the 38th year of the reign of Henry III., obtained a charter of free-warren in his demesne lands in this county, and also for a weekly market at Lythe, as well as for a fair to be held on the eve of St. Oswald, and continuing for eight successive days. In 1257, the 42nd of Henry III., he obtained the grant of a market and fair, at Egton, in this neighbourhood. The members of this potent Baronial family were summoned to parliament, from the 23rd of Edward I. to the 2nd of Henry V. Sir Peter de Mauley, the seventh in succession of that name, was created a Knight of the Bath at the coronation of Henry IV., and married Maud, the daughter of Ralph Nevile, Earl of Westmoreland: he died in 1415, when Constance, the wife of Sir John Bigod, Knt. of Setteringham, in Yorkshire, and Elizabeth, the wife of George Salvin, Esq., his sisters, became the co-heiresses of his property, between whom his vast inheritance was divided. Sir John Bigod succeeded to Mulgrave Castle. Edmund, Lord Sheffield of Butterwick, who, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, had greatly distinguished himself by many gallant services, particularly in the defeat of the Spanish Armada, was created a Knight of the Garter, and, 7th February, 1625, was advanced to the dignity of Earl of Mulgrave, in which family the title continued till failure of male issue, in 1735. John Sheffield, third Earl of Mulgrave, one of the most eminent noblemen of his day, was created Marquess of Normanby in 1698, and Duke of Buckinghamshire in 1703; his third Duchess was Catherine, daughter of King James II., who had before married James, Earl of Anglesey, from whom the family of Phipps is maternally descended. Sir Constantine Phipps, Lord Chancellor of Ireland, died in 1723, leaving one son, William, who married Catherine, only daughter and heiress of James, Earl of Anglesey, and Catherine, daughter of James II. ; their son, Con- stantine Phipps, was created Lord Mulgrave in 1767, and his grandson, Henry, the third and present Lord, was created Earl of Mulgrave, August 15, 1812. The late Lord Mulgrave entered very young into the naval service, under the auspices of his uncle, the Hon. Augustus Phipps; soon after he was of age he came into parliament for Lincoln, and early in life was an able parliamentary Speaker. In his own profession he was justly admired, and may be classed with our most eminent naval commanders. - H 26 Cúirtlety, Yorkshire; THE SEAT OF SIR THOMAS FRANKLAND, BART. F.R & L.S. THIRKLEBY, three miles from Thirsk and seven from Easingwold, is a hand- some Mansion, erected from the designs of James Wyatt, with a fine white stone. It is pleasantly situated near the foot of the Hambleton Hills; the verdant surface of the Park is graced with trees of venerable appearance, and clumps of well- grown plantations. The horizon to the west, extends from thirty to forty miles. Hood Hill, on the north-east, was the scene of an engagement between a chosen band of about three hundred men, sent by King Henry II., and the banditti who at that time infested the mountains of Sutton under Whitestone Cliff, and spread their ravages into all the neighbouring villages and hamlets. The Parish Church forms a pleasing object from the pleasure grounds. It was rebuilt by Sir Thomas Frankland, Bart. in 1722, but contains several ancient monuments to various branches of the family. Soon after the restoration of Charles II. we find William Frankland, Esq., of Thirkleby, in the county of York, created to the dignity and degree of a Baronet, by letters patent bearing date December 24, 1660. His eldest son and heir, Sir Thomas Frankland, married the youngest daughter of Sir John Russell, by Frances, daughter of Oliver Cromwell, the Protector. The following character of the second Baronet is from Mackay’s Memoirs, (1713.) “Sir Thomas Frankland, Postmaster General, is chief of a very good family in Yorkshire, with a very good estate. His being my Lord Fauconberg’s nephew, and marrying a grand-daughter of Oliver Cromwell, first recommended him to King William, who at the Revolution made him Commissioner of the Excise, and in some years after Governor of the Post Office. By abundance of application, he understands that office better than any man in England; and notwithstanding we had no intercourse with France last war, he improved that revenue to ten thousand pounds a year more than it was in the most flourishing years. He was the first that directed a correspondence with Spain and Portugal, and all our foreign plantations, to the great advantage of our traffic, and is turned for greater matters, when the government shall think fit to employ him. The Queen, by reason of his great capacity and honesty, hath continued him in the office of Paymaster General. He is a gentleman of a very sweet, easy,' affable disposition; of good sense, extremely zealous for the constitution of his country, yet does not seem over forward; keeps an exact unity amongst the officers under him, and encourages them in their duty, through a peculiar fami- liarity, by which he obliges them, and keeps up the dignity of being master. He is a handsome man, middle stature, towards forty years old.” Sir Thomas Frankland died October 29, 1726, leaving by his Lady seven sons and three daughters; the eldest, Sir Thomas Frankland, succeeded to the title and estates, and was returned Member of Parliament for Thirsk in five successive Parliaments. He was succeeded by his nephew, Sir Charles Henry Frankland, son of Henry Frankland, Esq., of Mattersea. During the time he was Consul General for Portugal, he was buried four hours under the ruins in the great earthquake at Lisbon, November 1, 1755, but fortunately escaped death, and returned to his own country. He died at Bath, without issue, J anuary 11, 1768, and was suceeeded in his title and estate by his brother Sir Thomas Frankland, a Captain in the Royal Navy, who was ultimately appointed Admiral of the White. He married in May, 1743, Sarah, grand-daughter of Chief Justice Rhett, of South Carolina, in North America, by whom he had five sons and eight daughters. Henry, the eldest son, died an infant, and his second son, at the death of his father at Bath in 1784, succeeded to the estate and title. 27 temple Neugam, Yorāshire; THE SEAT OF THE MARCHIONESS OF HERTFORD. Upon the site of this noble and spacious Mansion, stood formerly a Preceptory, belonging to the Knights Templars, whence it derives its name of Temple Newsam. After the suppression of that order, the estate was granted by Edward III. to Sir John Darcie, in whose descendants it remained until the time of Thomas, Lord Darcey, who, after having experienced many signal marks of his sovereign's grace and estimation, was at length beheaded on Tower Hill, 30th of Henry VIII., on suspicion of having traitorously delivered up the Castle of Pomfret to the Yorkshiremen, who were then in arms, and in open insurrection, by the name of “The Pilgrimage of Grace,” and this his seat and estate was given by King Henry VIII. to Matthew, Earl of Lennox, whose son, Henry, Lord Darnley, husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, and father of James I., was born here. King James T. granted it to the Duke of Lennox, of whom it was purchased by Sir Anthony Ingram, who erected the present magnificent structure. Its situation, upon the north bank of the Aire is bold and commanding, surrounded by a beautiful and extremely fertile country, watered by one of the most considerable rivers in Yorkshire, at the distance of four miles from Leeds, and about fourteen from York. The house covers a great extent of ground, its plan is that of an -half H, and the architecture is a fine specimen of the period in which it was built. The most remarkable enrichment is the parapet of the roof of open stone Work, containing these sentences, “ALL GLORY AND PRAISE BE GIVEN To GoD THE FATHER, THE SON, AND HOLY GHOST ON HIGH, PEACE UPON EARTH, GOOD will towards MEN, honour AND TRUE ALLEGIANCE to our GRAcious KING, LOVING AFFECTIONS AMONGST HIs subjects, HEALTH AND PLENTY WITHIN THIS HOUSE.” - - The apartments are numerous and spacious: the Library, twenty-four feet square, is divided by Corinthian columns, a very handsome room; there is a very neat chapel altar-piece in the passage: but the finest apartment is the Gallery of Pictures, one hundred and nine feet in length, by about twenty in breadth, containing a numerous collection by the most celebrated Masters, of which we are enabled to give a correct list. Sir Henry Ingram, of Temple Newsam, was by King Charles II. created Baron Ingram of Irvine and Viscount Irvine, May 3, 1561. His successor, Arthur, the third Wiscount, married Isabel, the daughter of John Rich Michel, Esq., of Hills, in the county of Sussex, by whom he left seven sons, Edward fourth Wiscount, Richard, Arthur, Henry, Charles, and George, who successively enjoyed the title of Wiscount Irvine, which devolved "Pon the nephew of the last mentioned, Charles, the tenth Wiscount Irvine, whose eldest daughter, Isabella Ann Ingram Shepherd, is now Marchioness of Hertford. The last Viscount Irvine died at Temple Newsam, 19th June, 1778, When his large estates descended to his daughter. The late Marquis of Hertford, 28 on 18th December, 1807, obtained his Majesty's authority, in compliance with the will of Charles, Wiscount Irvine, to take the surname of Ingram before the family name of Seymour, and also to write the said surname of Ingram before all titles of honour; and also to bear the arms of Ingram, viz.; Ermine, on a fess, Gules, three scallop shells, Or, quarterly, with those of Seymour Conway. à list of the pictures at Temple Neugam. St. John preaching in the Wilderness—Guido. Moses Striking the Rock—Sebastian Bourdon. Children in the Fiery Furnace—Spranger. Christ Discoursing with the Rabbi—Rembrandt. A View of Rome, copied from Canaletti. Portrait of Henry Rich, Earl of Holland, full length—Vandyck. Two Boys’ Heads—Reubens Horses—Van Bloom, Companion to ditto—Ditto. - The Holy Family, a large picture—Rubens. Two small pictures—Bourgognome. Elizabeth, the Virgin, and Boys—Nicolo Poussin. Dead Christ and Virgin—Annibal Caracci. Sea-piece, and Companion—Vanderveldt. Landscape, with Figures—Mola. Jupiter and Europa, a large picture — Luca Giordano. Cephalus and Procris–Schalken. Charity—Polemberg. *. Christ Praying in the Garden, an indifferent picture—Molasso. Christ, the Virgin, and St. John. St. Simeon bearing Christ—Elizabeta Sarani. Two small Pictures, supposed by Bourgognome. Prince Maurice, a full length, in a black suit— Mireveldt. Dancing Boys, well drawn, and beautifully painted—Rothenamer. Diana and Nymphs. Companion to ditto. View of Roman Baths, copy from Canaletti. Portrait of Sir Arthur Ingram the elder, Founder of this Seat, full length, in a black suit. Diana and Nymphs—Polemberg. A small picture, by Paul Veronese. A Philosopher Contemplating, companion to ditto. A large Battle-piece—Bourgognome. A Landscape—Asselin. Rembrandt, very broad, but doubtful if painted by himself. - Sheep and Cattle—Rosa di Tivoli. A large Battle-piece—Bourgognome. Prometheus, very fine—Vandyck. Bourgognone, by himself. St. Margaret and the Dragon—Guido. Sea-fight, Van Tromp Victorious—William Wan- dervelt the younger. A Battle—Bourgognome. Companion to ditto—Ditto. Fruit and Vegetables—Michael Angelo di Cam- pidoglio. Companion to ditto—both very doubtful. The Beast Market at Rome. St. John Baptizing Christ. Descent from the Cross—Albert Durer, very fine in- deed, but possessing all the stiffness of the master. Sea-piece and its Companion—Bourgognome. Fowls, a large picture—Hondekoeter. A Landscape. A Waterfall and its Companion—Bourgognome. Two small pictures—Ditto. Shepherd's Boy—Sir Joshua Reynolds. A Boar Hunt, large—John Fytt. Two small pictures—Bourgognone. Fruit and Vegetables—Michael Angelo di Cam- pidoglio. Companion—Ditto. - A View, with Buildings, &c.—Watteau. Companion to ditto—Ditto. Fragment, with Rocks, &c. The Half-length. A Storm, large—Bourgognone. A Dutch Market—Van Huysen. A Head–Cornelius Jansen. Assumption of the Virgin.—Sebastian Concha. Cattle—Rosa di Tivoli. Land Storm and Banditti—Bourgognome. Landscape, doubtful if by Claude. Christ and St. John—Vandyck, Head of Smith, one of the Reformers–Holbein. The above are all in the Gallery; in another apartment is a fine Portrait of the present Marchioness of Hertford, by Sir Jos. Reynolds. 29 $tapleton Jartº, Yorkgijire; THE SEAT OF THE HONOURABLE EDWARD PETRE. THIS Mansion was built by Edward Lascelles, Esq., afterwards Earl of Harewood. The centre of the principal Front is ornamented with four Ionic columns supporting a pediment. The whole building is of stone, and is now entered by a handsome Doric portico, lately added. The House has also under- gone great alterations, under the directions of Mr. Cleave, as well as the Grounds, under the superintendence of Mr. Payne. There are a suite of elegant apart- ments on the entrance floor, which open into each other. The Library faces the east, and is 36 feet long by 22 feet wide. Over the chimney-piece is a Portrait of the great Lord Petre, by Romney; and there is also one of Lady Petre, by Gainsborough; the father and mother of the present proprietor. A small Ante-room opens into the Dining-room, which is 40 feet long by 27 feet wide; the rooms on the west side are of the same proportions. The Drawing-rooms are most superbly furnished with French silk hangings. The Chapel is also particularly neat: over the Altar is placed an admirable painting of The Crucifixion, master unknown. The House stands in a large and beautiful Park, watered by a stream that joins the river Went, in the midst of the most fertile part of the county, bounded by an expanded range of distant hills: it is situated in the parish of Darrington, and in Osgoldcross wapentake, three miles south of Knottingley, at the distance of four miles from Ferrybridge, and four from Pontefract. Edward Lascelles, Esq., the founder of this Seat, was elected Member of Parliament for Northallerton in 1761 , 1768, and 1790, and having succeeded to the large estates of Lord Harewood at his death in 1795, was elevated to the Peerage by patent June 18th, 1796, by the title of Baron Harewood of Hare- Wood, in Yorkshire, and was elevated to the rank of Earl in 1812. His Lordship died April 3rd, 1820, and was succeeded in his titles by Henry, Viscount Lascelles, born at Stapleton Park, December 25th, 1767. - This Estate was afterwards the residence of Ellis Leckonby Hodgson, Esq., and is now the property of the Honourable Edward Petre, the son of Robert Edward, ninth Lord Pétre, of Writtle, in the county of Essex. I 30 Q&icgton 39all, Yoritgijirc; THE SEAT OF WILLIAM WAVASOUR, ESQ. DR. WHITAKER in his splendid work, entitled, Loidis and Elmete, and published in 1816, speaking of the Vavasours of Weston, says, “They have reason to rejoice in one of the most favoured situations of this favoured valley,”—meaning Wharfe- dale. Weston Hall is about a mile and a half from the market-town of Otley. It is situated on a gentle acclivity. To the west, and to the north and north-east, it is sheltered by rising grounds, covered with venerable trees of large dimensions; and to the east and south is an expanse of most fertile meadow or pasture lands, through which the river Wharfe winds its course. Gray describes “Weston as a venerable stone fabric, the meadows in front gently descending to the water, and behind a great and shady wood.”—Mason's edit. p. 478, 4to. - The small parish of Weston is nearly surrounded by the more extensive one of Otley, and by some it might be supposed to have been a portion of the Saxon parish of Otley, if the church of Weston were not particularly mentioned in Domesday. The first Lords of Weston upon record are the Stophams; of whom it is not known how or when they became possessed of it; but it was transferred by the marriage of the heiress of Sir William de Stopham, to John, a younger brother of Sir Malger le Vavasour, Knt. of Haselwood, near Tadcaster, about the year 1314, i. e. in the reign of Edward II. ; through the male line of which ancient name it has descended, without interruption, to the present day. - The present House of Weston Hall has been erected at several different periods; but from the style, both without and within, it is obvious that several parts of it were built in the reign of Queen Elizabeth. Much of the antique appearance has been preserved externally; but many of the rooms have been modernized, and adapted to the habits and fashion of the present age. In the Garden is a large and highly finished Casino or Banqueting-house, orna- mented with several shields, bearing the Arms of Vavasour, Stopham, Saville, and others. In the windows were also, some years ago, the armorial bearings of many principal families in the wapentake of Claro, in stained glass; but several of these having been destroyed by accident, Mr. Vavasour lately removed what remained of them, and there with embellished the windows of his Hall. This Casino was erected by Sir Malger le Vavasour, Knt., who married Johan, the daughter of John Savile, of Stanley, Esq. Mr. Vavasour has, in his Dining-room, portraits of Sir Malger and his Lady, with the date 1588 upon them, and in excellent preservation. In the same room is also a valuable original of Oliver Cromwell. The parish Church of Weston is within a very short distance of the House: until the last few years, it was much neglected; but, lest it should become irretrievably dilapidated, Mr. Vavasour, with the consent of all the parishioners, undertook the repairs of the body of the church, together with his own part, the chancel, he being the rector and patron: and he has executed the undertaking with equal judgment and economy; for, at a very trifling cost, he has made it a very neat place of worship, exactly suitable to the congregation, taking special care to preserve every monument of antiquity con- tained therein. Among which is a curious sarcophagus in memory of William, the father of Sir Małger le Vavasour, who built the Casino in the reign of Elizabeth : and there is in the family chapel of the Vavasours, at the head of the north aisle, a singular dos l’āne tomb. It is of one stone, highly ridged, and tapering from head to foot. Longitudinally on the ridge lies a sword, and above it a heater shield, charged with a bend dexter, the arms of Stopham. Mr. Vavasour assigns it to Sir William de Stopham, the last of the name. But Dr. Whitaker suspects it to be a generation or two older than the aera of Edward II. In the East Window are three shields of stained glass. The centre one bears the arms of Queen Elizabeth, and on the sides are those of Percy, Earl of Northumberland; and of Clifford, (the first) Earl of Cumberland, with their multiplied quarterings: both which powerful families had large pos- sessions in the neighbourhood, though neither of them were ever paramount Lords of Weston. In a South Window are the arms of Vavasour and of Savile. 31 3Duncomic Jarit, Yorkçijirc; THE SEAT OF LORD FEVERSHAM. THIS magnificent residence was erected by Wakefield, and not by Sir John Van- brugh, though supposed by many to have been. It was completed in the year 1718. The principal Fronts to the east and west are fine examples of the Doric order, possessing a peculiar air of grandeur in their architectural decorations. The accompanying View represents the Garden front, displaying the beautiful Portico, with the arms in the pediment; the Gardens are here preserved in their original state, which accords well with the characteristic style of the Mansion. The Hall, 60 feet by 40, is adorned by sixteen fluted Corinthian columns. Here is that noble piece of sculpture, called the Dog of Alcibiades, said to be the work of Myron. It was discovered at Monte Cagnuola, and was purchased of the late Constantine Jennings, Esq. The Discobolus, another of the finest statues in England, was formerly in the collection of Mr. Locke, at Norbury Park in Surrey. Here are also twelve busts of celebrated Greek and Latin poets, large medallions of the twelve Caesars, and several very fine antique statues. The Library, formerly called the Saloon, is 88 feet long by 24 broad, but is formed into three divisions by Ionic columns, and is also adorned with four cele- brated antiques, the statues of Apollo, Bacchus, Mars, and Mercury; also two fine busts of Cicero and Horace. The Paintings in the collection are all by the first Masters; amongst the most remarkable are, The Scourging of Christ, by Old Palma; Charity, by Guido ; Venus and Adonis, by Titian ; a Landscape, by Pietro da Cor- tona; St. Paul, a fine Head, by Leonardo da Vinci ; a Land Storm, by Nicholas Poussin; a Candlelight Scene, by Rubens; and the celebrated portrait of Garrick, in Richard III., by Hogarth; with numerous others, and a series of Family Portraits. The Grounds possess uncommon beauty, being disposed in the most advantageous manner. Adjoining the House, is a noble Terrace, at one end of which stands an Ionic Temple, and at the other, a Temple adorned with a Tuscan colonnade. The River Rye glides through a rich valley below, and forms a cascade nearly in its centre. In various points of view are exhibited, from this Terrace, between fore: grounds of hanging woods, part of the Keep of Helmsley Castle, the Church, and Town; beyond these interesting objects is a large extent of champaign country, terminated by hills at various distances. Within the demesne, about a mile from the Mansion, is another Terrace, distinct in the characteristic features of the pros- pect which it affords, and called The Rievaula Terrace, having at one end an elegant Temple, with an Ionic portico, the interior ornamented with paintings by Burnice on the ceilings and cornice; from this spot a varied and beautiful Landscape is beheld. The extensive and highly interesting ruins of the Monastery of Rievaulx, sº named from the valley, form one of its principal beauties. To the right of the Terrace the eye is carried to two bold picturesque Hills in front, and beyond the woody slopes, on the opposite side of the river, is presented an elevated country, interspersed with the towns of Seawton, Cold Kirby, and Old Byland, where the Abbey of that name was at first begun to be erected. At the other end of the Terrace is a circular Tuscan Temple, terminating in a dome, which contains four statues placed in niches. This stands at the point of an elevated promontory, or- namented with fine plantations, commanding a beautiful prospect. This noble Mansion stands in the parish of Helmsley, about half a mile from that town, on the South- Yºst of which are the remains of its ancient castle. The source of the river Rye, which forms so delightful an object in the prospect, is at the upper end of Bilsdale, from whence it passes by the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey, and winds through the grounds at this seat, skirts the town of Helmsley, and after **tering course of about sixteen miles, falls into the Derwent a little above Malton, At the Dissolution, the Abbey of Rievaulx was granted in exchange to Thomas Lord Roos, a descen- ºnt of Walter de Espec, its founder, and first Earl of Rutland, who also possessed the Častle and Manor ºf Helmsley, and other considerable estates in this neighbourhood. In the reign of James I., these united estates became vested in Catherine, only surviving child and heiress of Francis, the sixth Earl of Rutland, who married George Williers, the first Duke of Buckingham, of that name, and descended to their ºldest surviving son, George, the second Duke of Buckingham, of whose trustees they were Purchased in the year 1695, by an ancéstor of the present possessor. . . . . - 32 TNcubp Jarit, Yoritgijirc; THE RESIDENCE OF JOHN CHARLES RAMSDEN, ESQ. M. P. THIS Mansion is situated at the distance of five miles north-east of the town of Rippon, near Topcliffe, upon an estate which has been the property of the family of Robinson for nearly two centuries. The House was built by Sir William Robinson, Bart. in the year 1721, from the designs of Colin Campbell; the elevation is extremely elegant. In the centre division, which projects boldly from the wings, is a handsome pediment, in the tympan of which is a guideron shield bearing the arms of Robinson and other sculptured ornaments; this is supported by four Ionic columns in fine proportion and raised by three steps. The windows to the first story are pedimented; a bold frieze and blocked cornice, surmounted by a balustrade, surrounds the whole centre; the wings are connected by corridors of the Ionic order. Its plan comprises a Hall, with rooms to the left and right, the principal Staircase, other small rooms, and a handsome Saloon. The Park, which is bounded on the east by the river Swale, is well stocked with deer, and its varied surface is adorned with fine old timber, an obe- lisk, &c. Sir Metcalfe Robinson, who was created a baronet by King Charles II., was the first of this family that settled at Newby upon Swale, in Hallekeld wapentake. He died at this seat February 6th, 1689, without surviving issue, and was suc- ceeded in his estate by his nephew and heir Sir William Robinson, the founder of the present Mansion, who had a new patent of baronetage the year of his uncle's death. He represented the city of York in Parliament from 1697 to 1722, and died in 1736, aet. 81, leaving five sons, of whom Thomas, the fourth son, was created Baron Grantham in the county of Lincoln, April 7th, 1761, in the first year of George III. Upon the death of William Weddell, Esq. April 29th, 1792, Newby Hall, near Boroughbridge, devolved to Lord Grantham, since which time, his Lordship has made that seat his residence, and Newby Park, which is still the property of Lord Grantham, has been rented from the year 1814 by the present occupier, who is the eldest son of Sir John Ramsden, Bart. of Byrom, in this county. He married in 1814, Isabella, youngest daughter of Thomas Lord Dundas, and is now representative of the borough of Malton in Parliament. 33 $3rambam Jarit, Yorkgüirc; THE RESIDENCE OF GEORGE LANE FOX, ESQ. M. P. This noble Residence was built in the reign of Queen Anne, by Robert Benson, Lord Bingley, who employed for that purpose an Italian architect. It is de- signed upon a scale of much grandeur, consisting of a large centre, in which are the grand apartments, and wings, for the domestic offices, connected by corridors of the Doric order; the whole fronting a spacious Court, elevated five feet above the Park, approached by iron gates affixed to dwarf piers, bearing sphinxes, which occupy a space within two lofty rusticated columns, each surmounted by a Bear upholding the shield of arms of the founder. The mansion presents a magnificent and singular character, seldom paralleled in the form and dimensions of the truly elegant apartments it contains; some of them decorated with the rich and tasteful carvings of Grinlin Gibbons, others are hung with curious specimens of tapestry, in excellent preservation; also the following pictures : A fine original portrait of Queen Anne, presented by her Majesty to Lord Bingley, àS all acknowledgment of the attention of his Lordship during a visit to this Seat. Portraits of the present Lord Rivers in his robes; and of the late Lord Rivers on horseback, Horace Beckford, Esq., Lord Ligonier, the present Earl of Lonsdale, Lady Bridget Lane, a Lady Sackville, by Sir P. Lely, Mr. G. Fox, as Major of the Yorkshire Yeomanry, the last Lord and Lady Bingley, taken after their embassy to Italy, and a very interesting portrait of Mrs. George Lane Fox, just finished by G. Hayter. In the Chapel adjoining the house are the effigies of the ancestors of the family. Here the service is performed regularly every Sunday. - The Gardens correspond in their style with the House, and consist of fine timber cut in straight hedges of the height of the trees, the whole kept up with the greatest precision, and are said to resemble those of St. Cloud, in France: gravelled walks extend for miles through the Pleasure Grounds; the Deer Park is finely Wooded, and the Views are rich in beautiful scenery. Very handsome Kennels for the fox-hounds are at one extremity of the Park; the Kennels for the harriers are near the House. It stands in a fine sporting country, and his present Majesty once spent two nights at this venerable mansion, and partook of the *ights of the chase. The House is situated in Barkstone Ash wapentake, ten miles north-east from Leeds, four miles south-west from Tadcaster, and fourteen miles from York. K 34 A little farther south-west is Bramham Moor, on which are very conspicuous remains of the Roman Road called Watling-street. On February 17, 1408, a battle was fought on this Moor, between the posse comitatus of Yorkshire, commanded by Sir Thomas Rokeby, then sheriff of the county, and a rebel army under the command of the Earl of Northumberland. In this battle the Abbot of Hales and the Bishop of Bangor were made prisoners, the former of whom was hanged, being taken in armour; the Earl of Northumberland was slain in the field, Lord Bardolfe, the second in command under the Earl, being severely wounded, died shortly after. This estate was a grant from the Crown in the reign of King William and Queen Mary, and was the first enclosure on Bramham Moor. It was cultivated and planted by the father of the first Lord Bingley, who afterwards erected the present noble edifice. Robert Benson, Esq. was one of the Commissioners of the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the reign of Queen Anne, and on resigning his high office, her Majesty was pleased to advance him to the dignity of the Peerage by letters patent, dated July 21, 1713, by the title of Baron Bingley. His Lordship married Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Heneage Finch, first Earl of Ailesford, and dying in 1730, left an only daughter, Harriot, who married, in 1731, George Fox Lane, Esq. who was created Lord Bingley, May 4, 1762. His Lordship was Ambassador at Vienna, being a great politician; he headed the Tory party in Yorkshire, where he was much beloved and respected. He died at the age of 85, leaving considerable wealth, and bequeathing great annuities to the Corporation of York, for which city he sat in parliament twice, and of which he was twice Lord Mayor. He also sat, when Mr. Fox, for the county of York. His uncle, Lord Lanesborough, having left him large possessions in Ireland, he afterwards added the name of Lane. At his Lordship's death his title became extinct; his only nephew, the present proprietor, inherited his estate. Mr. Fox Lane passed much of his early life on the Continent. He was a gentleman of the most polished manners, and highly esteemed for his liberality and generosity ; as a proof of the interest he excited in the county, it may be mentioned that, during his last illness, the press at Leeds was stopped, to give the earliest intelligence of the state of his health. He married the Honourable Marcia Pitt, by whom he had Marcia, married to Lord Stourton. George Fox Lane, Esq. M. P. married in 1815, to Georgiana Henrietta, only daughter of the Honourable Edward Percy Bulkeley and the Right Honourable Lady Georgiana Bulkeley, grand-daughter to Earl De la War; his son, William, a Captain in the Guards, married Caroline, daughter of Lord Morton, and grand-daughter to the Earl of Harewood; there are also other children. &lood &mb, Yorkshire; THE SEAT OF SAMUEL CROMPTON, ESQ. WooD END is situated at the distance of four miles from the Town of Thirsk, and seven miles from Northallerton, within a mile of the great Edin- burgh road. This handsome residence received considerable additions about thirty years since, by the late Samuel Crompton, Esq., upon a plan both commodious and elegant, with respect to the disposition of the apartments. The Hall is very handsome and spacious, a noble Staircase leads to the Gallery, which is a finely Proportioned Room, one hundred and twenty feet long : the Dining-room is forty feet long, by twenty-four feet wide; the Drawing-room thirty feet long, by twenty-one in width ; both excellent and highly-finished apartments. The Lawn is approached, both on the east and west sides, by handsome Lodges, constructed with much taste. The House stands in the centre of the Lawn, at the distance of a mile from either Lodge; the drive affords the most pleasing Views, with the Hambleton and Western hills towering in the back-ground. Wood End is in the Parish of Thornton le Street, in Allertonshire Wapen- take, which village lies upon the great Roman road from Eboracum to the "orth, and from this circumstance it derived its appellation of Le Street, from *ratum, a road. The whole village is the property of the present proprietor * Wood End. Its Church is an ancient structure. º, 36 sprothrough ball, Yorkshire; THE SEAT OF SIR JOSEPH COPLEY, BART. SPROTBRough HALL was built in the reign of King Charles II., it presents a handsome elevation of stone, in the style of that period, exhibiting a degree of magnificence not seen in modern houses. The Drawing-room is very elegant, and is in three Divisions, each separated by Columns; its total length is seventy-three feet, and it is twenty-six feet wide; its height is twenty-two feet. Upon the Garden Front there is a broad Terrace, with a flight of steps leading to the Gardens, laid out in a taste conformable to the age when the house Was erected: they are singularly beautiful, and much admired. The situation of the House is most advantageous, commanding a wide prospect of the surrounding country, enriched with wood, and watered by the windings of the river Dun, which takes its course at the foot of the eminence upon which the Mansion stands. In the distance is seen the ancient Castle of Coningsburgh; the Tower of which, of very early architecture, rises to the height of seventy-five feet, in the midst of a most beautiful country. Sprotbrough Hall contains a fine collection of Pictures, of which the following are the most choice:— - A Portrait of Commissary General Copley, a con- Market Scene, a party at a Booth—Rossi. spicuous character in the reign of Charles I. Conversation Piece—Ditto. Sir W. Lewis. Portraits of Sir P. Stapleton.—Sir R. Brown.— Sir J. Clotworthy. Sir Godfrey Copley, who built this Seat.— Sir W. Waller. Lady Copley.—Secretary Thurlow.—Countess Tenzil Holles. Digby.—Vandyck. King Charles I., half length—Vandyck. | Landscape, Cattle, and Figures—Giacomo Bas- An Architect—Ditto. S(1710. Cattle—Rosa da Tivoli. Two Views in Venice–Canaletti. Fox and Dogs—Snyders. Landscape and Cattle—Pymaker. Head of a Jew Rabbi—Rembrandt. The burning of Sodom and Gomorrah. Three Portraits—Ditto. - | Landscape with Figures and Cattle, after Berchem. Five beautiful Sea Views—Vandevelde. A Fire, with figures.—G. Lomazzo. A Sea-piece—Backhuysen. Landscape.—Salvator Rosa. - Landscape—Old Wycke. | Christ praying on the Mount; his Disciples Two Views of Interiors of Churches at Antwerp— || asleep below—Raphael. P. Neefs. Lord Strafford and his Secretary—Vandyck. By intermarriage of William, second son of John Copley, of Batley, Esq., with Dorothy, daughter and coheiress of Sir William Fitzwilliam, this estate, which had been in the latter family from the time of the Conquest, or soon after, descended to the Copleys, in which family it continued in the male line for six generations, till, on the death of Sir Godfrey Copley, in 1709, it descended to Catharine, his only surviving daughter and heir, married to Joseph, second son of Sir Walter Moyle, of Bafke, Cornwall; whose son, Joseph Moyle, on becom- ing heir to his grandfather, took the name of Copley: in that family it has con- tinued in the male line to the present Sir Joseph Copley, Bart., who has one son and two daughters. - Sir William Fitzwilliam, son of Sir William Fitz Godrick, who came in with the Conqueror, by his marriage with Eleanor, daughter and heiress of Sir John de Emley, Lord of Emley and Sprotbrough, obtained this estate; and the Family, by a singular coincidence in a younger branch, are returned to the neighbourhood of their ancient patrimonial inheritance; the present Earl Fitzwilliam, as heir to his uncle, the late Marquess of Rockingham, being resident at Wentworth House, within a few miles of Sprotbrough.-In the village formerly stood a Cross with this inscription on a brass plate, put up by Sir Wm. Fitzwilliam, in the reign of Henry V. Qſìi)050 tº jungry amū Iigte to eat, 31et ſjim come to $potbro' to fig meate; gimu for a might and for a tape - #ig jorge glaſſ fabe botſ) corm and ſap; Žint, no man #ffail agłijimt mijen üe goetſ atmap. 37 Cuguorti), Yorkçijire; THE SEAT OF WILLIAM WRIGHTSON, ESQ. CUsworth is beautifully situated upon an eminence in the centre of a fine Park, about two miles from Doncaster, and on the south side of the Road leading from that town to Barnsley. The House consists of a large and hand- Some quadrangular centre, and two wings built of a fine white limestone, about the year 1740, by William Wrightson, Esquire, the wings were subsequently added to the original building under the direction of James Paine the Architect. The Basement contains the offices, immediately over which are the principal Apartments, consisting of a Drawing-room, Saloon, Library, Eating-room, and a neat Chapel. The upper Chambers command a very extensive prospect over a fine sporting country, adorned with a great variety of Gentlemen's Seats, with the towers of York and Lincoln Minsters, each of which is about forty miles distant. The town of Doncaster, one of the most picturesque in appearance of any in the county, forms a foreground to the interesting view. The Plantations in the Park contain a great variety of different kinds of firs of luxuriant growth : it is watered by a lake so contrived as to have the appearance of being a branch of the river Don, from which it is distant half a mile. The Park is skirted by remarkably rich woods; and the Gardens, laid out in modern taste, present all the varieties of shrubs in due season. 38 32&ſjolt 49all, 320ttigi)irc; THE SEAT OF JOSHUA CROMPTON, ESQ. THE parish of Otley, stretching over the high grounds which separate the valleys of Wharf and Are, descends to the bank of the latter, where it takes in one beautiful and interesting object. This is the nunnery of Esheholt, the Ash- wood, founded by Simon de Ward in the middle of the 12th century, upon the fairest and most fruitful portion of his estate, and dedicated by him to God, St. Mary, and St. Leonard. Several other benefactors also contributed variouslands in the adjoining manors of Yeadon and Idle, an ample endowment for six nuns. This Priory, at the dissolution, remained in the crown for nine years, to 1547, the 1st of Edward VI., when it was granted to Henry Thompson, Gent., one of the king's Gend’armes at Bologne. In this family, Esholt continued somewhat more than a century, when it was transferred to the neighbouring and more distinguished House of Calverley by marriage. Sir Walter Calverley, Bart., built, on the site, in the earlier part of the last century, the present Mansion, and planted the fine avenue of Elms from Apper- ley Bridge, which have attained a noble growth. Along this approach, the House is seen to great advantage, with two fronts of handsome white stone, rather too little elevated above the Are, but charmingly backed by native Oak woods, with the more distant Hills of Upper Aredale beyond. It is not improbable that, till the general demolition of the buildings by Sir Walter Calverley, much of the Priory continued in its original state: now a few pointed arches, in some of the offices, alone remain, to attest that a religious House once occupied the site. Where the Priory Church stood, there remains also an inscription in very sin- gular hieroglyphical characters, of Elizabeth Pudsay, Prioress, with the armorial bearing of the Wards, founders of the Priory. Wide Dr. Whitaker's Loidis and Elmete, p. 198. The builder of the Mansion died in 1749, and, in 1755, Sir Walter, his son, who took the name of Blackett, sold the estate to Robert Stansfield, Esq. The family of Stansfield trace their descent from Wyons Maryons, Lord of Stansfield, who came from Normandy with William the Conqueror, and were long proprietors of Stansfield Hall, in the once beautiful Vale of Todmorden near Halifax. In 1613, Richard Evelyn, Esq. of Wotton, in Surrey, the father of the well-known author of Sylva, &c. married the heiress of a branch of this family who had settled in Shropshire. Robert Stansfield, Esq. dying without issue, this Estate descended to his sister Ann, wife of William Rookes, Esq., sprung from an ancient Family of that name, proprietors of Roydes Hall for four centuries, and prior to that, of Rookes Hall, in 1300. At their deaths this Estate again passed in the female line to their daughter, Anna Maria, who married Joshua Crompton, Esq. of York, third son of Samuel Crompton, Esq. of Derby, the present possessor, at whose death, by the will of his late wife, it descends to their eldest son, William Rookes Crompton, who is to take the name and bear the arms of Stansfield. The House, as well as the Grounds, has been modernized, and greatly improved by the late and the present proprietors. Several of the apartments are curiously pannelled with wainscot of sombre hue. The Dining Room, in particular, is carved by a masterly hand. In front of the House the river Are winds through the vale, and is seen to great advantage; beyond it the hills, covered with hanging woods to their base, form the distant landscape. The drive in the Grounds, leading to Otley, from whence Esholt is distant five miles, through a fine wood, presents occasionally the most beautiful view, not inferior or unlike the highly praised scenery of the neigh- bourhood of Matlock in Derbyshire; about two miles and a half from Esholt is The Hawkstone, a re- markable projection of Rock very slightly supported at its extremity, and affording a romantic passage under it. From its elevated summit is obtained a very fine prospect of the valley. In the Wood opposite to the House, a singular circumstance in natural history occurred in 1821: a brood of three young woodcocks were brought to maturity, a fact, seldom, if ever, ascertained; and in June the same year, Mr. Crompton, jun. caught with a hook and line, the largest trout yet found in the Are river, it weighed 71bs. ; a beautiful drawing, the exact size of the remarkable fish, has been made by Miss Crompton. Esholt Hall is situated on the road from Halifax to Ripley, five miles from Bradford, and is distant ten from Leeds. 39 39auttguorti) ſºall, Yoritgijire; THE RESIDENCE OF GEORGE CARROLL, ESQ. THIS ancient Seat is situated in the parish of Guisely, and is distant four miles from Otley, and six from Bradford. Though it cannot be exactly ascertained at what period Hawksworth Hall was built, a very curious old room exists there which was ornamented in stucco during the reign of James the First, and which still remains untouched. The Edifice, an irregular stone building, is in a most perfect state of repair; and notwith- standing its antiquity, is as convenient and comfortable a residence as the county affords. It possesses a southern aspect, commanding most extensive and beautiful views in Aredale; the House contains at present some portraits of the family of Carroll, two or three of which are good specimens by the hand of Sir Godfrey Kneller, and pictures of Mrs. Hall, Lady Ascough, and Sir R. Musgrove, connected with the family of the owner, Walter Ramsden Fawkes, Esq. of Farnley Hall, near Otley; some very fine and ancient painted glass, and most of the family pictures, were removed to Farnley Hall, when the father of the present Mr. Fawkes quitted Hawksworth for that Mansion in 1786. Hawksworth is one of the instances in which property has descended in the possession of one family from the Conquest to the present moment; for it appears by a pedigree of the family of Hawksworth, preserved at Farnley, and attested by the “King of Armes, A. D. 1642,” that John, the father of Walter de Hawksworth, the first possessor of this place, came over with William the First, and was killed at the Battle of Hastings, where he commanded under Richard Fitzpont, a Norman baron, surnamed Clifford, Lord Clifford of Clifford Castle. A baronetage was conferred upon this family in the reign of Charles II, which became extinct by the death of Sir Walter Hawksworth, Bart. A. D. 1735, leaving no heirs male. , Frances, his eldest daughter, and co-heiress, married Thomas Ramsden, Esq. of Cawthorne, in the county of York, whose son Walter assumed the name of Hawksworth, pursuant to the will of his grandfather. His eldest son, Walter Ramsden Beaumont Hawksworth, Esq. in compliance With the request of his relation, Francis Fawkes, Esq., who left him the bulk of his estate, assumed the surname and arms of Fawkes, and also removed from this his family Seat to Farnley Hall, A. D. 1786, which Mansion he rebuilt; his eldest son and successor, Walter Fawkes, Esq., of Farnley, is the lineal descen- dant of the family and possessor of Hawksworth, at present occupied by George Carroll, Esq. Thoresby states, that John de Hawksworth was incumbent of Guisely upwards of five hundred years since; and the Reverend Ascough Hawksworth, brother of the proprietor, and descendant of J ohn, above named, is the present Rector of the parish. - - 40 %cogton £all, Yoritgijire; THE RESIDENCE OF CHRISTOPHER WILSON, ESQ. ABOUT five miles from Pontefract, in a north-westerly direction, and about the same distance north-west from Ferrybridge, is situated the elevated ridge, upon whose brow stands Ledston Hall. It declines immediately to the rich lands on the banks of the river Are, here augmented by its sister stream, the Calder, and commands an extensive and diversified prospect of the wild moun- tains separating this county from Lancashire, and the northern extremity of the Derbyshire Peak. The Mansion was erected about the time of king James I.: it is of stone, and occupied three sides of a quadrangle. The principal entrance is ascended by steps, under which is a passage leading to the offices. . . The Estate was purchased towards the conclusion of the sixteenth century by Henry Witham Esq., and his grandson, of the same name, sold it to Sir Thomas Wentworth, afterwards the celebrated Earl of Strafford, by whom the old Hall was made a stately edifice. This highly-gifted unfortunate noble- man was the eldest son of Sir W. Wentworth, of Wentworth Woodhouse, in this county, Bart., of the very ancient family of Wentworth, by Anne, daughter of Robert Atkinson, of Stowell, county of Gloucester, Esq. He was born April 13, 1593, and received his first public employment, that of Custos Rotulorum for the West Riding, in 1614. After vigorously opposing the government in the House of Commons for several years, he as zealously, in 1628, began to promote its designs, and was, in consequence, advanced in succession to the titles of Baron and Wiscount Wentworth. In 1631–2, he was appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland, and in 1639, was created Earl of Strafford, made Lord Lieutenant of that county, where, as Lord Clarendon acknowledges, “he indulged some acts of power to his own appetite and passion ;” and these, in conjunc- tion with his too manifest contempt of legal authority, led to his impeachment in 1640, subsequent attainder, and death. The magnanimity which he dis- played at his execution, on the 12th of May, 1641, has always been a subject for melancholy admiration. His life seems to have been willingly sacrificed to defer the period of his sovereign’s ruin, although the most fervent eulogists of that sovereign must condemn him for permitting the immolation. Lord Strafford was thrice married; his last wife, Margaret, daughter of Sir Edward Rhodes, survived him : by his second lady, Arabella, daughter of the Earl of Clare, he had a son, who succeeded to the earldom. He had also several daughters. The second Earl of Strafford sold the Ledston property to Sir John Lewys, of Marre, in Yorkshire, descended from a Welsh family. This gentleman, says Thoresby, “added much to the beauty of the House, Gardens, and Park, which he surrounded with a stone wall, and adorned with a stately Lodge.” Sir John’s elder daughter and co-heiress, Elizabeth, married Theophilus Has- tings, Earl of Huntingdon; and their daughter, Lady Elizabeth Hastings, made fresh improvements at Ledston Hall, where she resided, and where, after an active life of piety and benevolence, she died unmarried, Dec. 22, 1739, at the age of 58. There is a monument to her memory in the adjacent parish church at Ledsham, where her remains were deposited, and where also, affixed to a column, is a table of injunctions addressed by her ladyship to the parochial minister. This contains excellent advice; but, as the late Vicar of Whalley smartly remarks, and with great truth, in his Loidis and Elmete, “it savours of a species of lay episcopacy, to which devout and honourable women are apt to addict themselves.” 41 3rmſcy) 390 uge, 330rtºgíjirc; THE SEAT OF BENJAMIN GOTT, ESQ. ARMLEY House is built upon a plan and elevation truly classical, from the designs of Robert Smirke, jun. Esq. A broad terrace and noble portico give great effect to the principal front, which overlooks scenery of the most beautiful description; in which the fine ruin of Kirkstall Abbey forms an interesting and striking feature: it stands upon an eminence on the south bank of the Aire, which glides in a serpentine course through the valley; and at a short distance from Kirkstall Bridge, in the road from Leeds to Bradford, from the first of which towns it is distant three miles and a half, and from the latter seven miles. In the different apartments are many fine pictures, by old masters of the Italian, Flemish, and French schools; and two excellent busts of James Watt, and of . John Rennie, Esquires. The Grounds, which have the natural advantage of undulation, were originally laid out by Mr. White; they have since been extended and improved under the directions of Mr. Repton, and afford an ample display of his taste. This estate was for many ages the chief seat of the very ancient family of the Hoptons, of which Sir Adam Hopton, of Hopton, married Margery, the daughter and heiress of Thomas Headon, or Heyden, of Armley, in whose right he became possessed of Armley Hall. Sir Ingram Hopton, Lord of Armley, had a daughter and heiress, Mary, married to Sir Miles Stapleton, of Wighill, or, as the name imports, the Battle Hill; whose daughter and heiress, Catharine, married Sir Thomas Mauleverer, Who sold this manor to Margaret, widow and relict of Sir William Ingleby, of Ripley. In this family it continued till the year 1781, when the whole estate of Sir John Ingleby, Bart. who deceased July 14, 1772, was sold by his trustees to several purchasers, among whom Mr. Thomas Wolrich, of Leeds, merchant, contracted for the manorial rights, which were sold by his representatives to Benjamin Gott, Esq. the present owner, together with his estate in Armley. The Chapel at Armley was built in the reign of King Charles I. Ralph Hopton, Esq. father to Sir Ingram, gave the ground on which it stands, but died before it was finished; the date of 1649 is carved upon the pulpit. This Chapel was consecrated by Archbishop Sterne, August 24, 1694; and in 1704, a house Was erected for the successive Curates. - - Giant's Hill, upon a steep precipice commanding the river Aire, and supposed by Thoresby to be a Danish fortification, has been cut through by the Leeds and iverpool Canal, which forms a line of navigation between those important towns, 129 miles in extent. Its first Act was obtained in the year 1770. It Passes on the south side the Aire, between that river and Armley House, by Sºlverley and Idle, to Shipley, where it is joined by the Bradford Canal. Dr. Whitaker remarks upon this stupendous undertaking, that, “It is not unpleasing to observe that this vast excavation, the remnant of which for several years Presented to the eye the appearance of a long extended quarry through the township of Armley, by having been judiciously planted, as soon as its decom- Pounding minerals became capable of vegetation, is now fringed with thriving *es of various kinds, and has nearly lost every appearance of its original deformity.”—Loidis and Elmete, p. 100. - M 43rction 3%all, Yorkgüirc; THE SEAT OF THOMAS RICHARD BEAUMONT, ESQ. - BRETToN HALL, is eight miles from Wakefield, and seven miles north-west from Barnesley, on the left of the road leading to Huddersfield, in the parish of Silkstone, and in Agbrigg Wapentake. The latter term was used by the Saxons, in this part of the country, for a district of territory; it occurs only in the northern counties, and is synonymous with Hundred. The House was originally erected by Sir William Wentworth, Bart. in 1720, when the old family-house, and chapel adjoining, were pulled down. Sir William married Diana, daughter of Sir William Blackett, Bart.; Colonel Beaumont became possessed of the mansion and large estates in Yorkshire, also of Hexham Abbey, and extensive property in estates and lead-mines in the counties of Northumberland and Durham, by his marriage with Diana, daughter of the late Sir Thomas Wentworth Blackett, Bart. Very considerable additions and improvements have been lately made in the mansion by Mr. Jeffery Wyatt, consisting of a splendid library, music-room, dining-room, museum, and other apartments of excellent proportions. The gardens are remarkable for their extent and beauty, and the hothouses and elegant conservatories contain the choicest collection of exotics in the kingdom. The park is agreeably diversified with undulations of hill and dale, enlivened with a fine expanse of water, surrounded with luxuriant woods. On every side are beautiful' views bounded by lofty hills; the country about Bretton Hall is also extremely fertile. Colonel Beaumont represented the county of Northum- berland for twenty-four years in parliament, 43 Wºrmby &range, Yorkshire; THE SEAT OF SIR JOHN LISTER KAYE, BART. DENBY GRANGE is seated in a rich and fertile valley, through which winds the river Colne, and bounded by high hills, richly cultivated. This seat stands in the parish of Kirkheaton, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, and at the distance of seven miles from Wakefield. Sir John Kaye, of Woodsome, Yorkshire, Knight, was advanced to the dignity of a Baronet by King Charles I., February 4, 1641. He served that unfortunate monarch as Colonel of Horse, and suffered much both in person and estate during the civil wars, but happily survived the usurpation of Cromwell, and witnessed the restoration of King Charles II. to the throne of his ancestors. - The second son of the second Baronet was George Kaye, Esq. of Denby Grange; he married Dorothy, daughter of Robert Saville, of Bryan Royd, in this county, and, dying in the year 1707, his son succeeded to the property of his two uncles, Christopher Lister, Esq. and Sir Arthur Kaye, Bart. ; he assumed the name of Lister, in addition to his own, and became the fourth Baronet of this family; and upon the death of the late Sir Richard Kaye, LL.D. . . Dean of Lincoln, who was the sixth Baronet, without issue, the title became extinct, but was renewed, December 28, 1812, in the person of the present proprietor of Denby Grange, sole heir to the estates of the families of Lister and Kaye, by will. 44 1jouting ball, Yorùshire; THE SEAT OF THOMAS MASON, ESQ. Bow LING HALL is situated at the distance of one mile from Bradford, and nine from Halifax, in the midst of fine scenery, at the head of an extensive and fertile valley, deformed by a great profusion of worsted manufactories, with their attendant steam- engines; but bounded by luxuriant hills, waving over each other, and overtopped, to the north, by the barren heights of Rumbles Moor, at the foot of which glides the river Aire, which has its source in the small lake of Malham-water, in Craven. The House, a large majestic building, with a centre and two deep wings to the north, has been built at very different periods. The south front, opening to extensive gardens, is terminated by two square Towers of considerable but uncertain antiquity. The West Tower, decidedly the most ancient, the walls of which are five feet thick, has been, it is conjectured, originally the entrance to an inner Court, no traces of which now remain. The rest of the building may be safely assigned to the age of Elizabeth, or probably to that of her immediate successor,” and was, doubtless, erected by one of the Tempest family, who held the estate at least a century and a half. Within the Towers are two deep-embayed windows, one of which is of modern con- struction;f the other is ancient, with an embattled parapet; and between them the Hall, containing one vast window, of many square-headed lights. The Hall is about thirty feet long, and twenty feet broad, and has a plain plastered ceiling. In the windows of this and other apartments, are a great many shields of arms, several of which are of the Tempest family, and their alliances; but there are to be found many armorial bearings of families unconnected with the former possessors of Bowling, which were collected by a gentleman related to one of the owners about the middle of the last century. From the circumstance of some of the coats belonging to the Stanley family, and one of them bearing the inscription, “QBut £alp tº #inge's ſºlotijer,” known to have been obtained from a seat of the Ashetons, in Lancashire, one of whom was a principal commander at the siege of Latham House, which was demolished on its surrender, these stained coats of arms are conjectured to have been part of the spoil. Thomas, the first Earl of Derby, who built that magnificent House, was the husband of the Lady Margaret, Countess of Richmond, the mother of Henry the Seventh. Bowling, after it became the property of the Tempests, was their residence during part of the year, where they sojourned, to consume the produce of the estate, as rents were then partly, if not wholly, paid in kind. § Bowling Hall, like most considerable houses in ancient times, had a Park attached to it. The Tempests, and probably their predecessors, possessed a Park for red deer, in a wild region, at the head of Bradford Dale, which, though long since disparked, retains the name of Denholme Park. Under that denomination, it appears in Saxton's Map, published in 1577. The Earl of Newcastle, commander of the King's forces, made Bowling Hall his head-quarters in the year 1643, when he besieged and took the town of Bradford, which, like most of the trading towns in that part of the West-Riding, sided with the parliament. - Bolling, as it was originally spelled, was the manor and residence of a family bearing the same name, from the origin of local surnames to the reign of Henry VII.” when Rosamond, daughter and heiress of Tristram Bolling, married Sir Richard Tempest, of Bracewell, Knt. and thereby took into that family, not only Bowling, but the manors of Thornton and Denholme, with lands in Clayton and Oxenhope. In this line it continued, till the civil wars of the seventeenth century, when Richard Tempest, a weak, imprudent man, ruined partly by his own extravagancies, and partly by his attachment to the royal cause, sold the estate to Henry Savile, Esq. of Thornhill Green, near Wakefield, the immediate ancestor of the present family. In 1668, Mr. Savilé disposed of it to Francis Lindley, Esq. of Gray's Inn, in whose name it continued till 1760, when, on failure of issue, it descended to Thomas Pigot, Esq. of Manchester, the heir-at-law, and was by him settled on Charles Wood, Esq. a Captain in the Royal Navy, who received a mortal wound, Sept. 3d, 1782, in an engagement between Sir Edward Hughes and a French squadron, in the East Indies. On his death, the manor of Bowling descended to his son, Sir Francis Lindley Wood, Bart.; who sold it, in 1815, to John Sturges, John Green Paley, and Thomas Mason, Esqrs; and on the division of the property, in 1821, that part of the estate on which the Hall is situated, along with the manor, and a chapel, or chantry, in Bradford Church, attached to the mansion, fell to the share of Mr. Mason. ºnehº" § A tenant upon this estate, who died only a few years ago, had himself paid part of his rent in kind. - * | Lands within the Manor still bear that name; and a fiefd is still called the “Lodge Close,” the probable site of the keeper's habitation, which is yet marked by several venerable sycamores. - - ** Stated by mistake, in Whitaker's Loidis and Elmete, to have been in the reign of Henry the Eighth. 45 Cong 39all, Yoritgijire; THE SEAT OF COLONEL PLUMBE. To Ng HALL is situated in the West Riding, at the distance of three miles and a half from Bradford, in the Parish of Birstal, Morley Wapentake. The present building was erected in the year 1702, by the late Sir George Tempest, Bart., and originally consisted of a Centre three stories in height, terminating in a Pediment, and two Wings of two stories each; the latter were raised one story by the late Major Tempest. The entrance is by a Hall, 28 feet by 24 in its dimensions, containing four three-quarter Portraits of King Charles's Generals. The Hall leads to the principal Staircase, which is of elm, very curiously inlaid. The Library contains several Family Portraits: together with those of Sir John Maynard, Serjeant-at-Law, and Miss Tempest, (Pope's Daphne,) niece to Sir George Tempest. Tong, the Tuine of Domesday, has preserved its aristocratical character from the earliest times to the present. It is generally called the Lordship of Tong, and has been succes- sively transmitted through the families of Tonge, Mirfield, and Tempest. The situation is pleasing, in a Park, and amidst a succession of swelling grounds and sloping woods of native growth, with which the country abounds. The Hall is one of the earliest specimens of the square-sashed Italian House introduced into this part of Yorkshire: upon the south front is an inscription— HANC. ANTIQUAM FAMILIAE SEDEM BIENNIUM IN TRA DE Novo ER.EXIT, PERFECITQUE GEORGIUS TEMPEST BARON ETTUS A US PIC A.N S A B A N NO SALUTIS MDCCII, DOMINI THEOPHILI SHIELTONI DE HEATH INGENIO PRUDENTIA QUE VERE ARCHITECTONICA. A regiment of the King's Horse was quartered here during the Siege of Bradford, in 1643; and near to this place, on Adwalton Moor, a severe engagement was fought the same year between the Marquess of Newcastle and Lord Fairfax, in which the latter was defeated.— Wide Ducatus Leodiensis. - The ancient House and its offices, built of wood and plaster, were burnt down about the year 1700; but it is quite uncertain at what period the first Mansion was erected here. Tuine, or Tong, was held by Stainulf at the time of the Conquest, and was given by King William to Ilbert de Laci. - Hugo de Nevell, Lord of Brerelay by Deed, sans date, granted to Richard de Tange, and the heirs of his body, the Manor of Tange. Test: Hugo de Hinton, Johe de Thorp, et aliis. . The first document relating to Tong, that refers us to a date, is the recital of a Trial which took place in the King's Court at Westminster, on Wednesday, the Conversion of St. Paul, in the sixth year of King Richard the First, A.D. 1194, before Henry, Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert, Bishop of London, Roger le Aygood, and other Barons, between Richard de Tonge, Jordan Fitz Esolf, and Richard his $90, concerning the Manors of Thornhill, Huddesworth, and Birle, with the appurtenances; which Manors had been granted to Jordan Fitz Esolf by Richard de Tonge, and were held of him by military §vice and the rent of 10s. per annum, which is still received by Colonel Plumbe as Lord of the Manor of Tong. - In the year 1441, 19th Henry VI., the Estate passed to the Family of Mirfield by the marriage of Robert. Mirfield, son and heir of William Mirfield of Howley Hall, in the same Wapentake, with Margaret, daughter and heiress of Hugh Tonge, of Tonge. In 1526, 18th Henry VIII. the Estate passed to the family of Tempest, by the marriage of Henry Tempest, the eighth son of Sir Richard Tempest, Knt. of Bracewell and Bolling, with Ellen, daughter and heir of Christopher Mirfield of Tonge. In the year 1786, the Estate came into the possession of the late Thomas Plumbe Esq. of Wavertee Hall and Aughton, in the county of Lancaster, the father of the present owner, who married Elizabeth Tempest, sister and co-heir of the late Major Tempest of Tonge, a grand-daughter of the late Sir George Tempest, Bart, who by the death of her cousin, the late Sir Henry Tempest, Bart., of Thorpe, in Surrey, and ofHope End in Herefordshire, the chief of the ancient family of Tempest, of Bracewell and Bowling, and last male heir of the Tempests of Tong, without issue, in January, 1819, is now the representative of the Families of Tong, Mirfield, and Tempest of Tong. - N 46 49eglington 39all, 320ttºgijire: THE SEAT OF HENRY YARBURGH, ESQ. This ancient Seat is situated about two miles south-west from the city of York, and above ten miles from the town of Pocklington. As a building, the Mansion is a remarkably fine specimen of the age of Elizabeth, having remained with little alteration : the ornamented Porch, ascended by steps, leads to the Hall, in length forty-one feet; width twenty-one feet; height twenty-eight feet; which has the appearance of much antiquity, and greatly resembles the hall of a college. At the lower end is a screen of oak, handsomely carved. On each side are placed two large oak tables, one of which is eighteen feet long, the other smaller, each formed of a single plank, of very great thickness. The roof is particularly admired for its elegant and elaborate workmanship. There are upwards of sixty different shields arranged on wainscot pannels round the Hall, with the Family Arms, and intermarriages up to the present time. The family is of great antiquity, dating its origin in this country, from the period of the Norman Conquest, commencing with Eustachius, Lord of Yarburgh, in the county of Lincoln, in the year 1066. In the Hall are the following Portraits: Queen Elizabeth; Charles I., by Pandyck; James II., an admirable picture by h’issing; Charles II.; Henry, Prince of Wales, son to James I.; Prince Charles Edward, a good picture; the Duchess of Orleans, by Sir P. Lely; the Duchess of Grafton, by Sir G. Kneller; Lord Leicester, Archbishop Juxton, &c. &c., besides a great many Family Portraits, many of them possessing much merit, and some of great antiquity, but in good preservation. Beyond the Hall, with which it communicates by folding-doors, is the Drawing-room, thirty feet in length, corresponding in style with the Hall. Adjoining to this are several other Apartments; and there was formerly a Gallery, in length one hundred and eight feet. All these were arranged as a suite of State Apart- ments for the reception of Queen Elizabeth, had her Majesty visited the North, for whom this ancient Mansion was constructed, under the direction of her Chancellor. The Gardens are extensive, and correspond with the antiquity of the House, the hollies and yew-trees still retaining all the variety of form, Which, in earlier times, was the prevalent style of gardening. - Heslington is in the Ouse and Derwent Wapentake, and the Township is partly in the liberty of St. Peter, at York. 47 fºrtijlcy Jarit, Yoritgöirc; THE SEAT OF THE EARL OF MEXBOROUGH. This ancient Mansion is seated in a beautiful and verdant Park, well stocked with deer, on the slope of a hill, between Wakefield and Leeds, five miles north- east from the former place, and about six from the town of Pontefract. It was originally built in the reign of James I., but many alterations have subsequently been made, giving the house, in appearance, a modern character. It is sur. mounted by a bold cornice and balustrades, and the Arms of the Family of four quarterings, with the supporters and crest, adorn the Pediment of the front. The House is not very large, but its interior is exceedingly handsome and well arranged, containing upon the ground-floor a spacious hall, a dining-room, thirty-seven feet by twenty-seven, not including the large bow-window; an elegant drawing-room, thirty-seven feet by twenty-five, its ceiling in ornamental compartments, green, gold, and white, and the walls hung with crimson damask, with gilt mouldings, &c.; the chimney-piece is a handsome entablature, sup- ported by Ionic columns of Sienna marble. The chambers above are equally elegant in their decoration: the principal are, the green velvet bed-room, nine- teen feet by eighteen; the entablature of the chimney-piece is here supported by Corinthian columns of Sienna marble, with gilt capitals. The crimson damask room, twenty-three feet by eighteen, the ceiling in compartments of White and gold, round the room are gilded festoons, disposed with taste; it has a small dressing-room adjoining. The chintz room, twenty-five feet by eigh- teen, in which are two Indian figures, three feet high, in glass cases; this also communicates with a dressing-room, eighteen feet by twelve, neatly as well as richly fitted up. The Mansion is altogether considered to be much better finished, in respect to the decoration of the interior, than most of its size in the kingdom. In the Park is a remarkably fine piece of water, and a great Variety of beautiful prospects; the views from the House are both pleasing and extensive. The Saviles are a very ancient family in this county, where they have con- stantly resided even prior to the year 1300. From Sir John Savile, of Savile Hall, descended Thomas Savile, who married the daughter and heir of Sir Richard Tankersley, Knt., by whom he had two sons, Sir John Savile and Sir Henry Savile, who, about the year 1300, married Ellen, daughter and heir to Thomas Copley, of Copley, in Yorkshire, and in her right possessed that lord- ship. Nicholas Savile, his fourth son, settled at New Hall, whose son, John Savile, Esq., had a third son, Henry Savile, Esq., who was seated at Bradley, near Halifax, in Yorkshire. Sir John Savile, his eldest son, was appointed a Baron of the Exchequer 26th Eliz., he was knighted in 1603, and died 1606. His eldest son, Sir Henry, was of Methley, and was created a Baronet in 1611. At his death, in 1633, the baronetage expired. John Savile, Esq., his half brother, succeeded to the estates at Methley, &c. His direct descendant, John Savile, Esq., was Member of Parliament for Hedon, in Yorkshire, in 1747, and installed a Knight of the most honourable order of the Bath in 1749, and in 1753 was created Lord Pollington, of Longford, in Ireland; and, 27th Decem- ber, 1765, was advanced in the Peerage as Wiscount Pollington and Earl of Mex- borough, of Lifford, in the county of Donegal. He died 12th February, 1778, and was succeeded by his eldest son, John, second and present Earl of Mex- borough. 48 3 tippaa Jarit, Yorkshire; THE SEAT OF THOMAS DAVISON BLAND, ESQ. KIPPAx is situated at the distance of nine miles south-east from Leeds, and five from Pontefract, in a fine open country. The Park is large and beautiful, rising to the Mansion, which was originally founded by Sir Thomas Bland, Knight, in the reign of Elizabeth. A part only of the ancient front still remains in the centre of the building. The fabric was much enlarged about the latter end of the seventeenth century, and many additions have subsequently been made. The principal front, including the offices, now extends six hundred feet in length; the whole built of yellow stone. The family of Bland was anciently seated at Bland's Gill in Yorkshire; a younger son of which house was Robert Bland, Esq. of Leeming, in the North- Riding, whose posterity continued the principal line; the male issue of the chief house of Bland's Gill soon failing. Robert Bland, Esq., was the father of Richard Bland, Esq. of Great Leeming, whose eldest son, Sir Thomas Bland, Knight, settled at Kippax Park in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, under whom, and her successor King James I., he faithfully discharged several offices and employments. He married Elizabeth, only daughter and heiress of Thomas Estoft, Esq. of Redness, in Yorkshire, who brought him a good estate, as well as alliances in blood, being descended from many ancient families in the county of York, which is evident from her family quarterings; thus marshalled—Ward, Hotham, Ufflet, Waterton, Mowbray, Blyke, Wroughton, &c. Sir Thomas Bland died 26th December, 1612, and was buried at St. Gregory's, London : his son, Sir Thomas Bland, was knighted by King James I. at Whitehall, May 30th, 1604, and had in marriage Catherine, eldest daughter of John, Lord Saville of Pontefract, by whom he was father of Sir Thomas Bland, who bore a part in several brave actions performed by the Royalists, being major of horse; and was one of the Yorkshire gentlemen who seized the Castle of Pontefract for the King, and afterwards defended it so well. His eldest son, Thomas Bland, Esq. having been likewise active in the service of his Prince against the Parliamenta- rians, was, in consideration of his own and his father's loyalty and services, advanced to the degree of a Baronet in the lifetime of his father, August 30th, 1642, and having suffered much in his fortune by sequestrations and composi- tions for his estate, on account of his loyalty, died in 1657, having left issue by Rosamond his wife, daughter of Francis Neville, Esq. of Chevet, in Yorkshire, Sir Francis Bland, Bart., who married Jane, daughter of Sir William Lowther, Knight, of Great Preston, in Yorkshire, and left two sons, Sir Thomas and Sir John, both successively Baronets. Sir John Bland, Bart., only surviving son of the last-mentioned Sir John, who died 25th October, 1715; went in the retinue of the Bishop of London, the Lord Privy Seal, and her Majesty Queen Anne's Plenipotentiary, to the Congress of Utrecht, in the lifetime of his father: he was also M. P. for the county palatine of Lancaster, and died in 1743, leaving two sons, Sir John, who died in France unmarried, and Sir Hungerford Bland, who also succeeded to the title of Baronet, and died a bachelor, when the title became extinct. The Estate descended jointly to his two surviving sisters, Anne and Elizabeth, who, both dying unmarried, devised it to Thomas Davison Bland, Esq. grandson of Thomas Davison, Esq. of Blakiston, in the county of Durham, by his wife Anne, daughter of Sir John Bland, Baronet, their grandfather. He married, in 1776, Anne, daughter and co-heiress of Godfrey Meynell of Yelders- ley, in Derbyshire, and died on the 27th of April, 1794; when the present posses- sor, Thomas Davison Bland, Esq. succeeded to the property and estate. In 1812, he married Apollonia, daughter of the late Charles Philip Lord Stourton. 49 &Q icntuotti) #20 uge, Yorkçijire; THE SEAT OF WILLIAM WENTWORTH FITZWILLIAM, EARL FITZ WILLIAM. THIS noble residence is situated between Barnsley and Rotherham, at the dis- tance of four miles from the latter town, in the midst of a beautiful country, and in the centre of a Park, that is one of the most exquisite spots in the kingdom. The mansion, for extent and magnificence, is not excelled; it consists of an irre- gular quadrangle, enclosing three courts, with two grand fronts; the principal one, to the Park, extends in a line upwards of 600 feet, forming a centre and two wings; nothing in architecture can be finer than this front. A noble Portico 60 feet long, projects 20 feet; it is supported by six magnificent Corinthian columns on pedestals, with a balustrade enclosing the area; on the pediment are three very light Statues, and in the tympanum are the arms and supporters of the Marquis of Rockingham, by whom it was erected. Statues are also placed at the angles of the centre, upon the balustrade which surmounts it, with vases between them, producing an architectural effect, at once pleasing and magnificent, in which light- ness vies with grandeur, and simplicity with elegance. The Grand Hall is 60 feet square, and 40 feet high, with a Gallery 10 feet wide, carried round the whole, leaving the area a cube of 40 feet; this justness of proportion gives it an advantage over every room of the kind. The Gallery is supported by 18 fluted Ionic columns, the shafts of Sienna, with the bases and capitals of white marble. In niches between the columns are marble Statues, over which are medallions, containing relievos from the designs of Athenian Stuart; above the Gallery the Roof is supported by Corinthian pilasters connected by fes- toons, and the ceiling is admirably executed in ornamental compartments. To the left of the Grand Hall is a noble suite of apartments, consisting of a Supper Room, 40 feet by 22 feet; the chimney-piece, of white marble, contains in the frieze a plain shield, supported by a Gryphon and Lion, the columns fes- tooned and finely sculptured : a Drawing Room, 35 feet by 23 feet: a Dining Room, 40 feet square; here are medallions, in wreaths, of Theocritus, Hector, Agamemnon, Hyacinthus, Hamilcar, and Troilus. On the other side of the Grand Hall are a suite of apartments, comprising an Ante-Room, 30 feet by 20 feet; a grand Drawing Room, 36 feet square; a Dressing Room, 30 feet by 25 feet; a State Bedchamber, 25 feet square; and another Dressing Room, 16 feet square. The Gallery is 130 feet long, by 18 feet wide. The Mansion contains many other splendid apartments, which are adorned with a collection of pictures, formed With great judgment and taste. We select a few subjects particularly striking:— Diana and Endymion, by West—Cymon and Iphigenia, by the same master -An Equestrian Portrait of George the Second—A sleeping Cupid, by Guido The Death of Lucretia, by the same—The Portrait of an Old Servant by $ºbbs-Horses by Ditto—The Descent from the Cross, An. Caracci—A Mag- dalen, by Titian,—and, the celebrated Picture of the Earl of Strafford and his Secretary , by Vandyck, said to be the finest Picture by that Master. A copy of this, by Lady Fitzwilliam, is at Milton.—The Library is 60 feet long, by 20 feet wide, and contains a selection of valuable works; particularly books of prints, *hitecture, and medals; of the last his Lordship has one of the largest collec- ºns, in England. The disposition of the apartments is excellently contrived, and attached to the mansion are the stables, forming a large quadrangle, and enclosing a Court of 120 feet square, with a very elegant front to the Park. The Park comprises upwards of 1500 acres, richly clothed with wood, and adorned with spreading waters; many ornamental temples also break on the eye at *Y*Y angle. On an elevated situation, about a mile from the principal front, is a ausoleum, 90 feet high, erected in 1788 to the memory of that true and inflexible }. the Marquis of Rockingham, which forms a noble object, not only from the **, but for several miles round the adjacent country. º O 50 jFarmicy 39all, Yorkgfjirc; THE SEAT OF WALTER FAWKES, ESQ. THIS elegant Mansion is situated about a mile north-east from the town of Otley. It stands on a lofty brow, commanding a noble view of the vale of Wharfe, and the windings of the river, with the wooded ridge of Cheven in front. The township of Farnley has been distinguished, from the earliest periods on record, by the resi- dence of its lords, who bore the name of De Farneley. Falcasius de Farneley, temp. Hen. III., had a son, who adopting the patronymic, filius Falcasii, or, in his own dialect, Fawkes, i.e. son of Fawkes, transmitted that appellation to his poste- rity. “John Fawkes, of Farnley,” a lineal descendant of the above Falcasius, was steward of the Forest of Knaresborough, in the 10th of Henry VII., as appears from a pedigree preserved in the College of Arms. The property of Farn- ley remained in the possession of the Fawkes family until 1786, when Francis Fawkes, Esq., who died on the 17th of July in that year, having no issue male, left the bulk of his estate to Walter Ramsden Beaumont Hawksworth, Esq., of Hawksworth, in the same county, upon the condition of his assuming the surname and arms of Fawkes, which he accordingly did. The modern Mansion was erected by the gentleman to whom the estate had been bequeathed, before mentioned : the architect employed was John Carr, Esq., of York. It was built in front of the old house, also shewn in our view, to which it is attached, and which, as appears from an inscription over a door connecting the two edifices, was erected in the reign of Elizabeth. The apartments are spacious, the Dining-room was pictorially decorated by the celebrated Le Brun; the Draw- ing-room, and Library contain some valuable pictures, of which the following are the principal. 1. A whole length of the Duchess of Aremberg—ll 8. Cattle–Adrian Wanderwelde. Vandyck. 9. Susannah and the Elders—Guercino. 2. A Magdalen—Guido. 10. A Landscape—Both. 3. A Madonna—Carlo Dolci. 11. A Gale of Wind—Backhuysen. 4. Portrait of Lord Cottington—Cornelius Jansen. || 12. Portrait of Remus, a celebrated racer— 5. A Flower Piece—Rachel Ruisch. Stubbs. 6. Poultry—Hondekoeter, 13. A small Landscape—Cuyp. 7. Dead Game—Wieninae. 14. Portrait of Lady Hamilton, Some of Mr. Turner's paintings are also at Farnley Hall; his View of Dort, his Gale of Wind, called the Red-cap ; two Sea-pieces, one a Calm, the other a Fresh Gale; and a large View of the Chateau de Chillon, on the Lake of Geneva. The Breakfast-room is fitted up with old oak chests, &c. and in a magnificent cabinet are preserved many curious memorials of the troubles in the seventeenth century. Among these are several official documents, one of them a specimen of the instruments, called by the court party Benevolences, to which the ill-advised Charles I. resorted, for the purpose of obtaining money by forced loans, without the consent of parliament; it is addressed to Thomas Fawkes, Esq., of Farnley Hall, A.D. 1626. The others are military commissions, bearing the signatures of Cromwell and Fairfax. There is also the hat and sword of Cromwell; the swords which belonged to Generals Lambert and Fairfax; and the old chair, and orderly drum, of the latter. Mr. Fawkes was elected one of the representatives in parliament for the county ºf York in 1806. He is well known as a patron of British art, and has most liberally gratified the public by the exhibition of his matchless collection of draw- ings in water colours, for two successive seasons, at his town residence in Grosve- nor Place. - o - 51 #ormúp (£agtic, Yoritgijirc; THE SEAT OF HIS GRACE, GEORGE WILLIAM FREDERICK OSBORNE, DUKE OF LEEDS, &c. THE noble family of Osborne have derived this ancient Castle and estate, as well as the honour of Baron Conyers, by lineal descent. It is situated in the North Riding of the County, in the Wapentake of Hang East, at the distance of two miles from Leeming Lane, a noted Roman Via leading from Richmond to Barnard's Castle. Camden thus notices it in his Britannia, “ The Swale, after a long course, flows pretty near Hornby, a Castle of the family of St. Quintin, which afterwards came to the Conyers, and after pleasant pastures and country villages to Bedale, which lays on another little river.” The Swale rises in Westmoreland, near Kirkby Stephen, and takes its course south-east through the Swale Dale, an exceedingly fertile valley, and after winding northward to Richmond, it falls into the Ure at Borough-bridge. Hornby Castle stands on an eminence commanding an extensive view over the charming vale in which the town of Bedale is situated, and likewise over great part of that rich tract of country between Leeming Lane and the Western Moorlands, consisting of a long range of mountains, the lower eminences of which, form a grand contrast to the fertile plains in the immediate neighbour- hood of the Castle, and assist materially towards diversifying the pleasing prospect. The noble edifice still retains an appearance of strength, together with a consider- able portion of its baronial magnificence. Its plan is irregular, although nearly square in its general outline, having four fronts facing the cardinal points, each of which affords an abundant display of architectural grandeur. In its dimensions the Castle is large, and conveys a vivid idea of the vast importance of its possessors from the earliest time. A massive and lofty square Tower, at the south-east angle, is the principal feature; this is surmounted by a turret terminating in a cupola and Vane. The line of buildings on the East Front is broken by a circular tower in the centre, and at the extremity is another Tower, which is square, and of large size. In our South-east View, this Front is seen to the greatest advantage, it approaches nearer to regularity than the others. On the south side is an arched entrance, and near the middle a bay or projection. The Grounds on this Front, and on the West, slope beautifully to the river winding at the base of the eminence on which the Castle is built, over which is a modern bridge. The buildings rise ºnly tº the height of two stories, except in the Towers, which are more elevated, and the whole is embattled. The Chambers are very numerous, and the principal Rooms spacious and elegantly furnished. The Castle contains an Inner Court or Quadrangle, shewn in our second view. In the centre of the East side is a rich doorway, in the florid style, between ornamented buttresses; above it is the full ºat. With the supporters of its former possessors. On the North is also a very handsome doorway, bearing an inscription. The North-east Tower rises above the general line of battlements in the view. The family of St. Quintin were possessors of this Castle previous to the reign of Henry IV., and bore for arms, Or, a chevron gules, a chief vaire. Margaret St. Quintin, the daughter and heiress of Sir Anthony St. Quintin, Knt., married Sir 'ºhn Conyers, Knt., son of Robert Conyers, Esq., of Sockburne, in the county of Durham, who obtained, by that marriage, the Estate of Hornby. His son, Sir Christopher Conyers, who married the heiress of the House of Rylston, made this Castle his chief residence. His eldest son, Sir John Conyers, Knt., in 1448, "* made Sheriff of Yorkshire, and Governor of the Castle of York. In the civil X* between the Houses of York and Lancaster, when it was almost impossible for * Bentleman of any rank to remain neutral, he joined Richard, Duke of York, * the King and the Lancastrians. His Lady was Margery, one of the two daughters and co-heirs of Sir Philip Darcy, Knt., son and heir to John, Lord Darcy, by whom he had issue Sir John Conyers, Knight Banneret, who, in 1465, * Again in 1473, was a commissioner to treat of peace with the Scots on the part 9f King Edward iv. He was created a Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, by King Richard III., and died in 1489. His wife was Alice, daughter 52 and co-heir to William Nevil, Lord Fauconberg, afterwards created Earl of Kent, by whom he left a son, William, who, in 1507, the 22d of Henry VII., bore the title of Lord Conyers, and the first year of the reign of Henry VIII. had sum- mons to Parliament as Baron Conyers of Hornby. The arms of this nobleman zure, a maunch or. He served in several expeditions into Scotland, and had a considerable share in the honour of the glorious victory obtained at Flodden Field. He died in 1524, leaving issue by his Lady, Anne, daughter of Ralph Nevil, Earl of Westmore- land, Christopher, Lord Conyers, who, together with other Lords, subscribed the Declaration sent to Pope Clement VII., in which it was represented, that in case his Holiness did not comply with King Henry, in his divorce from Queen Catha- rine, his Supremacy could not long be owned. His Lordship departed this life in 1538, leaving John, Lord Conyers, his son and heir, who, in 1551, was Warden of the West Marches towards Scotland, and Governor of Carlisle Castle. His wife was Maud, daughter of Henry Clifford, first Earl of Cumberland, K. G. His Lordship died in 1556, leaving three daughters, his heirs, of whom no issue remaineth, except from Elizabeth, who married Thomas, Lord Darcy, and left a son and heir, Sir Conyers Darcy, Knt., who became possessed of the estates of the Lords Conyers, together with this Castle, long their chief seat and residence. He obtained from his Majesty Charles I, a restoration of the title of Lord Darcy, which dignity had become extinct upon the death of John, Lord Darcy, of Aston, in 1635, and was summoned to Parliament accordingly in 1651. His Lordship married Dorothy, daughter of Sir Henry Bellasys, by whom he had Conyers Darcy, who, in 1682, was raised by King Charles II. to the dignity of an Earl, by the title of Earl of Holderness, and married Grace, the daughter and heir of Thomas Rokeby, Esq., of Skyres, in Yorkshire. He died in 1689, and was suc- ceeded by his only son, Conyers, who, in consideration of his loyalty, had been summoned to Parliament as Lord Conyers, in 1680, during his father's lifetime, and then took precedence amongst the Barons of the realm, according to the ancient title. The Earl died in 1692, and is buried in Westminster Abbey. He was succeeded by Robert, his grandson; John, his eldest son and heir, dying in his lifetime. Robert, Earl of Holderness, upon the accession of King George I., was con- stituted Lord Lieutenant of the North Riding of Yorkshire. He married Fre- derica, eldest of the two daughters and co-heirs of the Duke of Schombergh, and died at Bath in 1721, leaving a son, Robert, who succeeded as fourth Earl of Holderness. He was appointed Governor to the Prince of Wales and Duke of York, and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, and likewise, in 1751, one of His Majesty's principal Secretaries of State. . He died in 1778, leaving an only daughter, Amelia, married to Francis Godolphin, Marquis of Carmarthen, the eldest son of the Duke of Leeds, who succeeded his father in the Dukedom in 1789. After occupying the honourable office of Secretary of State for the Foreign Department, his Grace retired into private life, being possessed of a noble estate. Dramatic literature was a favourite object of his pursuit, and few were more con- versant than his Grace with this department of English literature. Francis, Duke of Leeds, died at his house in St. James's Square, London, in 1799, and was succeeded in his honours by his eldest son the present Duke, who, on the demise of his mother in 1784, became Lord Conyers. His Grace married Lady Char- lotte, daughter of the late Marquis Townshend. He is Lord Lieutenant of the North Riding of Yorkshire; Governor of the Islands of Scilly; Ranger of Rich- mond Forest, and Constable of Middleham Castle. His Grace is a Baronet, by creation, 13th July, 1620; Baron Osborne, of Kiveton, in Yorkshire, and Viscount Latimer, i5th August, 1673, being lineally descended from Elizabeth, daughter and co-heir of John Nevil, Lord Latimer, in the reign of Elizabeth. His Grace is also Viscount of Dumblane, in Scotland, 19th July, 1675; Earl of Danby, in the North Riding of Yorkshire, 27th June, 1674; Marquis of Carmar- then, 20th April, 1689; and Duke of Leeds, in Yorkshire, 4th May, 1694. Arms, Quarterly, Ermine and Azure, a Cross, or. The outlines of these Views were made from original Drawings by BUCKLER, in the possession of James P. Ord, Esq., of Langton Hall, Leicestershire. 53 $tublep Jará, Yorkgijire; THE SEAT OF MRS. LAWRENCE. THE ancient family of Tempest were formerly possessors of Studley Royal, a Township of Claro Wapentake, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, and were succeeded by the family of Mallory, who had for centuries been settled at Hut- ton Hall, about two miles east of Ripon. Sir John Mallory, Knt., of Studley, distinguished by his loyalty to King Charles I., died in 1655, leaving a son, William, who died without issue, and six daughters, of whom Mary married George Aislabie, Esq., of the city of York, who died in the year 1674, when Studley descended to their son, the Right Hon. John Aislabie, Chancellor of the Exchequer, who died in 1742, leaving William Aislabie, Esq., his son and heir, who died in 1781, when the estate devolved to his daughter, Mrs. Allan- son, and from her descended to her niece, Mrs. Lawrence, the present pos- SeSSOI". - The House at Studley, of which we have given a view of the principal front, is commodious, and contains a suite of spacious apartments of good propor- tions, containing a small collection of pictures and family portraits ; but the principal object of attraction are the Pleasure Grounds, which were laid out entirely under the direction of the Right Hon. John Aislabie, and are happily disposed by nature, being formed in a winding valley, through which runs the Skell, a small river which is expanded into lakes and canals. The hills on the south side are clothed with magnificent woods reaching to the edge of the Water, and adorned with various buildings, while those on the north, which are less precipitous, are laid out in lawns, interspersed with stately forest trees. At the western extremity, in a beautiful situation, are the magnificent ruins of Fontain Abbey, originally founded by Thurstan, Archbishop of York, in the year 1132, for Monks of the Cistercian order; the Monastery, seen through the trees, is extremely grand. The fabric was begun about 1204, by Abbot John of York, and is considered to have been finished by Abbot John of Kent, who died in 1245. Marmaduke Brodelay, the last Abbot, surrendered the Abbey in 1540; its revenue then amounted to 10731. 0s, 7}d., according to Speed: this part of the Studley estate was purchased by William Aislabie, Esq., in 1767. 54 §uinton Javit, Yorkshire; THE SEAT OF WILLIAM DANBY, ESQ. This Place and Manor are part of the more extensive Manor and Free-chace of Mashamshire, which has been possessed by the family of Danby from 9 Hen. VIII. (1517,) when, on the death of Geffrey, the last Lord Scrope of Masham, and Upsall, the youngest of the four Sons of Thomas Lord Scrope, who died in 15 Edw. IV. (1475), the extensive domains of that family, descended to the three Daughters, and at length coheirs, of the same Thomas Lord Scrope, of whom Alice married Sir James Strangeways; Elizabeth, Ralph Fitz-Randall, of Spennithorne; and Margery, Sir Christopher Danby. The partition of the Estates in the Northern Counties did not, however, take place until 12 Hen. VIII. (1520), when, among other Estates, the Manor of Masham and Masham- shire, with all lands and appurtenances, were allotted to Dame Margery Danby and her heirs. Sir Christopher Danby, her husband, was son of Sir James, and grandson of Sir Robert Danby, of Thorpe Perrow, Knt., Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench, who died 11 Edw. IV. (1472), and who was one of the younger sons of Thomas Danby, of Danby-super-wiske, by Mary, daughter of Sir Robert Tan- field, Knt. This Thomas Danby was the ninth, in lineal descent, from Roger Stringent, otherwise Danby, Lord of Danby-super-wiske, in the time of the Conqueror. The first of the family mentioned in the Pedigree, is Edward Stringent, a soldier of fortune, who came over with William, who gave him for wife Armatrude, daughter of John, Lord of Great, and Little Danby. Dame Margery left a son, Sir Christopher Danby, Knt., who, when very young, married Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Nevill, Lord Latimer, in 6 Hen. VIII. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Sir Thomas Danby, Knt., who mar- ried the Lady Mary, daughter of Ralph, Earl of Westmoreland, and left a son, Thomas Danby, who married Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Wentworth, of Wentworth Woodhouse. In 9 Eliz., their only child, Christopher Danby, mar- ried Frances Parker, daughter of Edward, Lord Morley and Monteagle, by whom he had a son, Sir Thomas Danby, Knt., who in 6 Car. I., married Cathe- rine, daughter of his guardian, Sir Christopher Wandesford, Knt., Master of the Rolls, and afterwards Lord Deputy of Ireland. 55 Sir Thomas, in 8 Car. I., granted a deputation to Francis Armytage, Esq., for life, of the office of Bow-bearer of his Free-chace in Mashamshire, with all the fees and emoluments thereof—In 1638, he was High Sheriff of the County of York. In 1635, he had been appointed by his cousin-german, Lord Went- worth, (afterwards created Earl of Strafford,) then Lord Lieutenant of York- shire, one of his Deputy-Lieutenants.-For his honourable adherence in Par- liament and elsewhere, to this unfortunate and cruelly persecuted nobleman, he was one of those pointed out to the fury of the populace as Straffordians. He was zealously attached to the Royal Cause during the civil wars, and had the command of a regiment.—Afterward, during the supremacy of the Round- heads, he was long detained a prisoner, and obliged to pay a fine of £5,600 to procure his freedom, and the restoration of his estates. - Thomas, the son of this Sir Thomas, married Margaret, co-heir to her cousin Ralph, Lord Eure, and left two sons: on the death of the younger of whom, a minor, in 1683, Mashamshire, with the other large estates, passed to his uncle, Christopher Danby, (second son of Sir Thomas,) who in that year conveyed Mashamshire, and all the other estates of the family, to Sir Abstrupus Danby, Knt., his son by Anne, niece of John, Lord Colepepper.—Sir Abstrupus Danby, in 1688, purchased the third of the manor of Swinton, with the mansion-house, from his relative, Mr. Norton, whose ancestor married Anne, daughter of Sir George Wandesford, and probably thereby became possessed of it, as, prior to the wardship of Sir Thomas Danby, and the connexion between the families of Danby and Wandesford, the entirety of Swinton appears to have been attached to the Danby estates. Sir Abstrupus Danby left a son, Abstrupus Danby, who was father of William Danby. The latter married Mary, daughter of Gilbert Affleck, of Dalham, in Suffolk, and had issue, one son, William, the present Lord of Mashamshire, and possessor of Swinton, who was Sheriff of Yorkshire in 1784; and two daughters, Mary, wife of William, Earl Harcourt, and Eliza- beth, who died unmarried. The residence of the family had formerly been on other parts of this exten- sive domain, also at Thorpe Perrow, near Bedale, an estate sold by Sir Abstru- pus Danby, who resided chiefly at Farnley Hall, near Leeds, a large possession acquired by the marriage of Sir James Danby, with Agnes, daughter and heir of John Langton, Lord of Farnley, Langton, and other lordships sold since. A small portion only of the old mansion at Swinton now remains, the pre- sent possessor having considerably enlarged and improved it by the addition of an extensive wing towards the North, and a fine suite of Rooms facing the South, terminating in a Museum, the depository of a valuable collection of minerals, fossils, and other productions of natural history. The centre of this suite is occupied by the drawing-room, a noble apartment, built about thirty Years since, under the directions of James Wyatt, Esq., and John Foss, Esq. of Richmond. Mr. Danby has also, within a few years, erected a massive Tower toward the East, and other castellated additions in the Norman style, from the designs of Robert Lugar, Esq., which contain, together with nume- rous family rooms, an elegant Library, forty-two feet in length, and a spacious Entrance Hall. A Western Tower, lately added, completes the coup-d'oeil of 56 the South front. Among the internal decorations will be found some good Pictures by Rubens, Salvator Rosa, Guercino, Snyders, Sir Joshua Reynolds, and others of known celebrity, and a valuable collection of books. The build- ings are all of a fine yellowish brown stone, raised in quarries, on the estate. Swinton, in the North Riding of Yorkshire, is situated about ten miles from Ripon, seven from Bedale, and fourteen from Richmond, in the most richly- wooded, and perhaps most beautiful part of the County, near the neat market town of Masham, almost the whole of which is an appendage to the property. The town of Masham stands on a bold bank overlooking the Eure, and the tall Spire of the parish Church is a striking feature in the surrounding landscape. It is difficult, by description, to do justice to the beauties which are deve- loped as the visitor wanders through the ever-varying and enchanting scenery of the Park and Grounds belonging to this delightful residence. Art has been here so judiciously brought to the assistance of, and is so blended with, Nature, that it can no where be detected as intrusive. The verdant banks of the Home Lake, skirted at intervals with evergreens, are admirably contrasted with the wilder scenery which bursts on the eye on appoaching the Great Lake, or the more secluded and romantic forest-scenery of the Storth-Water. A noble Bridge, seventy feet in height, formed of three pointed arches, has, within a few years, been thrown across the ravine of Quarry Gill, which, with the roar- ing Cataract of the Falls of the Eller, contribute much to the beauties of the drive through the Domain. The views of the neighbouring country are rich and pleasingly varied, extending from the eastern to the western moor-lands of the Vale of York, and from the Wolds of the East Riding to the Durham Hills. - - . - Mashamshire includes the villages of Healey, Fearby, Swinton, Ilton, Col- sterdale, Ellingtons Ambo, and Ellingstring. - The south aisle of the Church belongs to the Barony of Masham, and is the burial place of the Danbys of Swinton. Of this family there is a sumptuous mural Monument at the east end, in memory of Abstrupus Danby, last men- tioned by us. The Barony of Scrope of Upsall, and Masham, is in abeyance between the families of Wyville and Danby, as lineal heirs of Elizabeth Fitz Randall, and Margery Danby, the two co-heirs who left issue of Thomas Lord Scrope. Danby bears for Arms:–Argent, three Chevronels interlaced in base, sable ; on a chief of the second, three Mullets, of the first.e. Crest:-4 crab proper. tº & tº . [We are indebted to Charles Tucker, Esq., for this account of the family of Danby; from whose Sketch, also, our Drawing has been made.]º ºf - | | y 2 7% º º ºnal º 2 2% sº tº sº, - NORTHUMBERLAND. D º - - - - AIN WICK (CASTLE, - - NORTHUMBERLAND. // . ºn tº Jones & cºile egg IHL E S L E Y S IID) E NORTHUMBERLAND. ſº . % º º º º | Drawn by J.P. Neale. º º Rººs C AP H E A T ON, NORTHUMBERLAND. Jones & Cº Temple of the Muses. Finsbury Square, London Oct 2.1830. rºl | º # º Hiſ º | - - º sº º É - º §§ CL U M H E R , NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, |TLITTTT Tºm-Tºm ---º-º: worksop Manor, º Hºſt # Engraved by 1. Byrn e. No TTINGHAMs HIRE, HOLME IPIETRIRE PONT, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. Engraved by W Radclyffe. Nortinghamshirº Jones & Cº Temple of the Muses. Finsbury square, London. Janil 1830. - RELEAN HALL, NOTTINGHAMs º ºſly WOLLATON HALL, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, London Published by Jones & Cº March 7, 1829. TIHIO) IRIE SIB Y ||PA TRIK. NoTTINGHAMSHIRE, T - Drawn by J. P. Neale well E. Eck A. B. B. E. Y. 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