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Rh HARWOOD. 209 HASELEY. HARWOOD, a tnshp. in the par. of Hartburn, N.E. div. of Tindalo ward, co. Northumberland, 6 miles S.W. of Rothbury, and 4 N. W. of Cambo. It is chiefly moor- land and peat. There are only a few farmhouses. Sir W. C. Trevelyan is lord of the manor and owner. At Gunners Box in this township are the remains of a Roman camp. HARWOOD, a chplry. in the tnshp. of Forest and Frith, par. of Middleton-in-Tcesdale, Darlington ward, co. Durham, 6 miles N.W. of Middleton, and 10 S. of Alston Moor. It is watered by the Harwood beck, a feeder of the river Tees, and occupies the western portion of the township. It contains many lead-mines, in which a great number of the inhabitants are employed. The living is a cur. in the dioc. of Durham, held with that of Forest. The chapel-of-easc, dedicated to St. Jude, was rebuilt in 1849 by the Duke of Cleveland, and a school- house attached to it in 1853, the two forming but one building, separated by the bell gable. In the vicinity are the Cauldron Snout and High Force cataract. HARWOOD, a vil. in the par. of West Calder, co. Edinburgh, Scotland, 2 miles from West Calder. It is situated on the Harwood Water, a feeder of the Almond Water. HARWOOD DALE, a tnshp. in the par. of Hackness, lib. of Whitby Strand, North Riding co. York, 7 miles N.W. of Scarborough. The greater part of the land is waste and moorland, the remainder arable and pasture. The living is a pcrpet. cur. annexed to that of Hack- ness, in the dioc. of York, vol. together, 233. The chapel was built in the reign of Charles II., by Sir T. P. Hoby, who endowed it with the great tithes. HARWOOD, GREAT, a tnshp. and chplry. in the par. and hund. of Blackburn, co. Lancaster, 4J miles N.E. of Blackburn. It is situated near the Leeds and Liverpool canal, and is of considerable extent, the land being chiefly arable and pasture, with some woodland. The village is very considerable, and contains the mills of the Commercial Company (Limited), and several other cotton mills, which give employment to the population. The living is a perpet. cur.* in the dioc. of Manchester, val. 200, in the patron, of the Vicar of Blackburn. The church of St. Bartholomew is an ancient edifice, with a square tower containing one bell. The Independents have a chapel, and a school endowed with 15 per annum. The other charities produce about 30 per annum. HARWOOD, LITTLE, a tnshp. in the par. and hund. of Blackburn, co. Lancaster, 2 miles N.E. of Blackburn. The village consists of a number of scattered houses, situated on an eminence. In the vicinity are several collieries, stone quarries, and extensive fire-brick works. There is no place of worship nor school in this township. The principal residence is Little Harwood Hall, a brick building. HAR WORTH, a par. in the Hatfield div. of the wap. of Bassetlaw, co. Nottingham, 3 miles W. of Bawtry, and 1 mile N.E. of Blyth. It is situated near the small river Idle, or Ryton, and contains the limits, of Martin and Scrlby, with part of the tnshp. of Styrrup. The tithes were commuted for land and corn-rents under an Enclosure Act in 1799. It once belonged to Alured, the Saxon. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of Lincoln, val. 687. Tho church of All Saints is an ancient structure, repaired in 1828, when a cross, which was found in the churchyard, was placed above the E. win- dow. There is a free school, founded by Robert Brails- ford in 1700, with an endowment of 66 per annum, also almshouses for widows, with an income of 14, founded by Robert Morton. The chapel attached to the Morton's
 * il, is in the early English stylo of architecture,

and has recently In MI restored. HA8BOROUGH GAT, a channel between the Has- borough and Newarp Sands, opposite Ilappisborough, on the coast of Norfolk. A floating light was put up at tliu N. end in 1831, which is visible for 10 miles. There -<> two fixed lights, visible for above 15 miles. HASBURY, .1 tnshp. in the par. of Halesowen, hund. of Brimstroc, co. Worcester, formerly in Salop, 1 mile S.W. of Halcsowcn, and 5 miles E. of Stourbridgc. The surface is hilly, but productive. The river Stour rises in the immediate vicinity. There are quarries of red sandstone, and kilns for lime-burning and bricks. HASCOMBE, a par; in the first div. of the hund. of Blackheath, co. Surrey, 4 miles S. of Godalming, and 7 from Guildford. The village, which is small, is situated on the road from Godalming to Horsham. The Wey and Arun Junction canal passes by the eastern boundary of the parish. The tithes have been commuted for a rent- charge of 256 10s. Tho living is a rcct.* in the dioc. of Winchester, val. 170. The church, dedicated to St. Peter, is an ancient structure. Dr. Conyers Middle- ton, author of the life of Cicero, was once rector of this parish. On Castle Hill are traces of a camp, supposed to be Roman. HASCUSSAY, or HASCOSEA, one of the North Shetland Isles, off the coast of Scotland. It lies between Yell and Fetlar, and is about 2 miles in length. HASELBEECH, or HAZLEBEECH, a par. in the hnnd. of Rothwcll, co. Northampton, 5 miles S.E. of Welford, and 7 S. of Market Harborough. Tho village, which is small and wholly agricultural, is situated near Isle Brook. The living is a rect. * in the dioc. of Peter- borough, val. 296. The church, dedicated to St. Michael, is an ancient structure, with a square em- battled tower containing four bells. It was entirely renovated in 1854. There is a Sunday-school for boys and girls. HASELBURY, or HASLEBURY, PLUCKNETT, a par. in the hund. of Houndsborough, co. Somerset, 2 miles N.E. of Crewkcrne. It is situated on the road from London to Exeter, and the direct London and Exeter railway. Facility of conveyance is also afforded by the river Parrot. The soil is stonebrash and clay, and the subsoil chiefly clay. There are quarries of rough freestone and limestone. The village is consider- able, and the manufacture of sailcloth and webs for girths is carried on. The tithes have been commuted for rent-charges, the rectorial for 214, and the vicarial for 120. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of Bath and Wells, val. 133, in the patron, of the bishop. The church, dedicated to St. Michael, is a stono building, with a tower containing five bells. There is a National school for both sexes, built at the sole expense of Lord Portman, and a Sunday-school held in the same room. The charities produce about 3 per annum. Lord Port- man is lord of the manor, and chief landowner. In tho vicinity is a petrifying spring. HASELBURY-BRYAN, a par. in the hund. of Pim- pernc, co. Dorset, 5 miles S. of Sturminster Newton, and 10 N.W. of Blandford. The surface is undulating, and tho soil chiefly a tenacious clay, alternating with rich loam. The land is chiefly in pasture, and the lower grounds arc watered by a brook which flows through tho parish. Limestone is quarried for building and for burn- ing into lime. Tho tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 440. Tho living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Salisbury, val. 119. The church, dedicated to St. James, is a building of the 15th century, with a square tower. Tho roof and part of the chancc-l have been recently rebuilt. Tho Primitive Methodists havo a chapel, and there is a day school chiefly supported by the rector, who has also recently built an almshouso for eight widows. The charities comprise an estate of 21 acres, letting for 56, tho donor of which is unknown, the rental to be divided amongst tho most deserving poor. Lord Rivers is lord of the manor, and tho Duke of Northumberland takes the title of Baron Bryan from this place. HASELEY, a par. in tho Snittcrficld div. of the hund. of Barlichway, co. Warwick, 4 miles N.W. of Warwick. Tho village, which is small, is situated near the Bir- mingham canal. Tho tithes havo been commuted for a rent-charge of 219. Tho manor was given by Queen Mary to Michael Throckmorton. The living is a rect. * in tho dioc. of Worcester, val. 460. The church, dedi- cated to tho Annunciation of St. Mary, is an ancient structure, with a tower containing three bells. It contains a brass of C. Throckmorton and wife, bearing date 1573.