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Rh HAWKSTONE. 223 HAWRIDGE. "Station," commanding magnificent prospects of the lake scenery, with painted windows representing the various seasons of the year. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of Carlisle, val. 160, in the patron, of the Duchy of Lan- caster. The church, dedicated to St. Michael, is an ancient and noble structure, covered with rough cast, and built about the time of the Norman Conquest. It was much altered in the reigns of Elizabeth and Charles I., when it was partially rebuilt. It contains a number of interesting monuments and brasses, some very ancient ; also a register chest containing documents as far back 08 1568. In addition to the parish church, there are three district churches at Satterthwaite, Brathay, and Low Wray, the livings of all which are perpct. curs., varying in val. from 120 to 40. The Society of Friends have a meeting-house at Colthouse, in the township of Claife, and the Baptists a chapel at Hawkes- head Hill. The parochial charities produce about 16 per annum. There is a free grammar school, founded and endowed by Archbishop Sandys in 1585, the income of which from endowment now amounts to 200 per annum, with residence for the master, and a library for the use of the students. At this school Wordsworth the poet, Dr. Walker, Dr. King, and other eminent men, received their early education. A new National school has been lately built, and there are other schools in the several townships. The Duke of Buccleuch is lord of the manor. The old hall of the abbots of Furness is still standing. Monday is market day. Fairs are held on the 2nd October, Easter Monday, and the Monday before Holy Thursday. HAWKSTONE, a vil. in the par. of St. Madocs, co. Perth, Scotland, near the town of Perth. HAWKSTONE, a tnshp. in the par. of Hodnct, co. Salop, 4 miles E. of Wem. The chief residence is Hawk- stone Park, the seat of Viscount Hill, containing several paintings by ancient masters, with the portraits of "William III., Marlborough, and others. In the grounds are the Swiss bridge, a pUlar 112 feet high, commanding a view of twelve counties, -the tower, a lake 2 miles long, the grotto and retreat caverns, the ruins of Hcd Castle, and a Roman cainp covering 20 acres. HAWKSWICK. See HAWKESWICK, co. York. HAWKSWORTH, a par. in the N. div. of the wap. of Bingham, co. Nottingham, 4 miles N.E. of Bingham, and 8 S. of Newark. It is a small agricultural parish and village, about 4 miles from the river Trent. An allotment of lands was made in lieu of tithes under an Act of Enclosure. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Lincoln, val. 68. The church, dedicated to St. Mary and All Saints, is an ancient structure, partly rebuilt within the present century. There is a National school. HAWKSWORTH, a tnshp. in the par. of Otley, upper div. of the wap. of Skyrack, West Riding co. York, 3 miles S.W. of Otley. This township, which is situated on the northern declivity of the valley of the Aire, con- tains a corn-mill and several worsted mills. Building stone ia quarried. There is a considerable extent of unenclosed common. On the summit of Hollins Hill is a Druidical stone called Hawk Stone. HAWKWELL, or HAWKESWELL, a par. in the hand, of Rpchford, co. Essex, 1^ mile N.W. of Roch- ford. The village is small, consisting of a few straggling houses. The tithes have been commuted for a rent- charge of 290. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of
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y, is a small ancient edifice. The charities produce about 25 per annum. HAWKWELL, a tnshp. in the par. of Stamfordham, I.E. div. of Tindalo ward, co. Northumberland, 10 i N.E. of Hexham, and 12 N.W. of Newcastle-upon- i'yno. It is situated near the river Pont, and contains i the village of Stamfordham. HAWKWELL, a hmlt. in the hund. of Ploughloy, "if'iird, 2 miles N.W. of Bicostcr. HAWLEY, a tythg. and ecclesiastical district in tho of Yatcley and Ashe, hund. of Crondall, co. Hants, 1 mile from Blackwatcr station, and 5J miles S.W. of It is situated near tho river Blackwater, and was formed into a separate ecclesiastical district in 1839. The living is a perpet. cur. * in the dioc. of Winchester. There is a National school. A fair is held on the 8th November, chiefly for cattle. HAWLING, a par. in the lower div. of the hund. of Kiftsgato, co. Gloucester, 4 miles S.E. of Winchcomb. It is a small agricultural village and parish, situated under the Cotswold hills, about a mile from tho road to Stow-in-the-Wold. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 70. The living is a rect.* in tho dioc. of Gloucester and Bristol, val. 100. The church, dedicated to St. Edward, is a plain structure with a square embattled tower containing three bells. In tho interior are several mural tablets. The Wesleyans have a chapel, and there is a National school. H. T. Hope, Esq., is lord of the manor. HAWN, a tnshp. in the par. of Halesowen, hund. of Brimstree, co. Worcester, formerly in Salop, 2 miles from Halesowen, and 7 S.W. of Birmingham. It is situated near the river Stour and the Dudley canal. HAWNBY, a par. in the wap. of Birdforth, North Riding co. York, 6 milus N.W. of Helmsley. Tho par., which is very extensive, though sparsely inha- bited, contains the tnshps. of Arden-with-Ardenside, Bilsdale, Dale Town, Hawnby, and Snitesworth. It is watered by the river Rye, and comprises the extensive moor of Humbledon. Here was a Benedictine nunnery, founded in 1150, and valued at the Dissolution at 12. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of York, val. 200. The church is dedicated to All Saints. The charities produce 3 per annum. The Wesleyans have a chapel, and there is a National school. HAWNES, or HAYNES, a par. in the hund. of Flitt, co. Bedford, 6 miles S.E. of Bedford, its post town, and 3 N.E. of Ampthill. It is a small but increasing village. The laud is partly in common. The tithes have-been commuted for a rent-charge of 524 13s. id. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of Ely, val. 373. The church is an ancient structure dedicated to St. llary, and has a tower containing four bells. It has been thoroughly restored, with the addition of a new side aisle. The interior contains an oriel window representing the Cruci- fixion, and a new vault of the late Lord Carteret and his family. The parochial charities produce about 6 2s. per annum, distributed to the poor in bread. There is a National school for both sexes. Hawnes Park is the principal residence. HA WORTH, a tnshp. and chplry. in the par. of Bradford, wap. of Horley, West Riding co. York, 3 miles S.W. of Keighley. This chapelry, which is very extensive, comprising above 10,000 acres, includes tho manors of Haworth, Oxenhope, and Stanbury. It ad- joins the county of Lancaster on tho W., and" is nearly one-half in uncultivated heath and moorland. Tho village, which is of ancient origin, consists chiefly of one street, from which several smaller streets diverge. Many of the inhabitants are engaged in the worsted and cotton manufactures. The Jiving is a perpct. cur.* in the dioc. of Ripon, val. 170, in the patron, of tho Vicar of Bradford and certain trustees. The church, dedicated to St. Michael, was originally founded at the commencement of the 14th century, but was wholly rebuilt in the reign of Henry VII., and has been subse- quently enlarged. It is a neat structure with a square embattled tower. There are places of worship for Baptists, Wesleyans, and Primitive Methodists. The charities, exclusive of school endowments, produce about 40 per annum. There ia a free grammar school, founded by Charles Scott, Esq., in 1638, who endowed it with lands now producing 80 per annum, also a school at Stanbury with a small endowment. Fairs are held on tho 22nd July and 22nd October. HAWRIDGE, a par. in the hund. of Cottesloo, co. Bucks, 3 miles N. of Chesham. The parish is of small extent, and tho land chiefly arable. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 132. Tho old manor house stands on an artificial mount, surrounded by .a moat. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Oxford, val. 150. The church, dedicated to St. Mary,