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Rh FELKINGTON. 18 FELTHAM. middle of the 12th century by Roger Bigod, which, after the suppression of monasteries in the reign of Henry VIII., was given to Cardinal Wolsey for his intended colleges. Landguard Fort is a military depot, and has grounds for rifle practice. The living is a vie. annexed to that of "Walton, in the dioc. of Norwich. The church is a hrick e'difice, dedicated to SS. Peter and Paul. There are charities for the poor producing about 17 per annum. In the neighbourhood are remains of ancient fortifications and of the old Hall. The Duke of Hamilton is lord of the manor. There are several good residences, and the place is much frequented for the pur- poses of sea-bathing. In the vicinity a number of lloman coins have been found. FELKINGTON, a tnshp. in the par. of Norham, and hund. of Norhaiushire, co. Northumberland, 6 miles S.W. of Berwick. It includes the limit, of Grievestead, and until recently formed part of the county of Durham. FELKIRK, a par. in the -wap. of Staincross, AVest Riding co. York, 5 miles N.E. of Barnesley, and 8 S.E. of Wakefield, its post town. The Cudworth station on the Midland railway is about 3 miles S.W. of the village. The par. includes the tnshps. of Bricrley, Havercroft, Hiendley, and Shafton, with the limits, of Cold Hiendlcy <md Grimethorpe. The Barnesley canal passes through the parish. There are several quarries of good building stone. The surface is undulating, and the scenery in many parts picturesque. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of York, val. 136, in the patron, of the archbishop. The church is an ancient stone edifice, with a square embattled tower. It is dedicated to St. Peter, and contains the mortuary chapel of the viscounts Gal- way. The parochial charities produce about 30 per annum. The Wesloyans have a chapel. There are National and endowed schools. George Foljambe, Esq., is lord of the manor. FELL-BECK, a hmlt. in the par. of Bishopstolc, West Riding co. York, 3 miles N.E. of Palely Bridge. FELLEND,-a vil. in the tnshp. of Ravenstoncdalo, co. Westmoreland, 13 miles S.E. of Appleby. FELLEY, an cxt. par. place in the N. div. of the wap. of Broxtow, co. Nottingham, near Anncsley, and 6 miles S.W. of Mansfield. Here are some remains of a monastic establishment, founded in the 12th century as a cell to the priory of Worksop. FELLING, a hmlt. in the par. and borough of Gates- head, Chester ward, co. Durham, 1J mile S.E. of Gates- head, and 14 miles N.E. of Durham. It is a station on the North-Eastern railway. FELLISCLIFFE, a tnshp. in the par. of Hamps- thwaite, lower div. of the wap. of Claro, West Riding co York, 3 miles S.W. of Ripley, its post town, and nearly 5 miles from the Ripley station on the Nidd Valley branch of the North-Eastern railway. It includes the hmlts. of Kettlesing, Swincliffe, and West-Syke-Grcen. There is a free school, with an endowment of 14 per annum ; also a few charities of small amount. The sur- iace is varied, and the scenery picturesque. 1 . FE J J, L , SII):E ' a tnsh P- in the par. of Whickham, W. i?f , f ter ward ' co ' P alati "e of Durham, U m il e S.E of Whickham, and 5 miles S.W. of Gateshead! Gibside Hall is a fine stone mansion, standing in extensive grounds. Ihe handsome chapel was erected in 1812 y ^y c. r i A? tratbmorii ' the Proprietor of the hall. Bedford, 3 miles E. of Harrold, and 7 N.W. of Bedford its post town. The Sharnbrook station on the Midland railway is about 1 J mile N. of the village. It includes the hmlt. of Radwell, where there is a bridge across the river Ouse. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of Ely val. 169, in the patron, of Trinity College, Cambridge The church is a stone edifice, dedicated to St Bar- tholomew and contains a brass. There is also the istnct church of Pavenham, the living of which uce n M m - There is a cha P el belonging to the Methodists m the parish, and a National school. FELMINGHAM, a par. in the hund. of Tunstead, co. Norfolk, 2 miles S.W. of North Walsham, its post town, and 13 N. of Norwich. It is situated on the road from Aylsham to North Walsham, near a branch of the river Bene. On the enclosure of the waste lands 30 acres were allotted to the poor from Bryant's Heath. The living is a vie. and rect. in the dioc. of Norwich, the first of the val. of 169, in the patron, of the bishop, and the latter of 187. The church, dedicated to St. Andrew, is conspicuous for its lofty massive tower. The register commences in 1754. There ie a National school for boys and girls. In the neighbourhood Roman remains have been discovered. Felmingham Hall is the principal residence. FELPHAM, a par. in the hund. of Avisford, rape of Arundel, co. Sussex, 1 mile E. of Bognor, its post town, and 3 miles S.W. of Yapton, the nearest station on the London and South Coast railway. It is situated on the sea-coast, and includes the limits, of Aucton and Flams- ham. In the will of King Alfred this place is written fel/iam. This part of the county is frequently over- flowed by the sea. The soil is generally good, except along the sea-shore. The living is a vie.* in the dioe. of Chichester, val. 166, in the patron, of the dean and chapter. The church is supposed to have been built in the 1 5th century, and has recently undergone a thorough repair. It is dedicated to St. Mary, and contains a tablet to the memory of Hayley, the poet, with an epitaph written by Mrs. Opie. Dr. Cvril Janlnmn. +). tutor of George IV., lies buried here. FELSHAM, a par. in the hund. of Thcdwestry, co. Suffolk, 6J miles W. of Stowmarket, and 8 S.E. of Bury St. Edmund's, its post town. The village is small, and wholly agricultural. The living is a rect. in the dioe. of Norwich. The church is dedicated to St. Peter, and contains various monumental tablets. The parochial charities, arising mostly from land, produce about 60 per annum. The Baptists have a chapel, and there is a National school for boys and girls. In the parish are traces of ancient entrenchments. F. Harrison, Esq., is lord of the manor. Felsham Hall is the principal residence. A fair is held on the 16th August for the sale of sheep, lambs, &c. FELSTEAD, a par. in the hund. of Hinckford, co. Essex, 3 miles S.E. of Great Punmow, and 6 S.W. of Braintree. Chelmsford is its post town. The village is pleasantly situated in the vicinity of the river Chelmer, which separates the parish from Great Dunmow. The surface is broken into a number of small hills, from which circumstance the parish takes its name. The soil gene- rally is a strong wet loam, resting on a whitish clay marl. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Rochester, val. 500. The church is a plain structure in the Saxon style of architecture, and is called the Church of the Holy Cross. The parochial charities produce nearly'700 per annum, mostly arising from estates left by Lord Riche in the middle of the 16th century, and of which the grammar school receives the largest benefit ; the remaining portion goes to the support of almshouses and a hospital. The Independents have a chapel. At the grammar school in this parish were educated Oliver, Richard, and Henry the sons of the Protector, Cromwell; also Dr. John Wallis and Isaac Barrow. FELTHAM, a par. in the hund. of Spelthorne, co. Middlesex, 4 miles S.E. of Staines, and 13J S W of London. It is a station on the South- Western railway. In Domesday Book this place is set down as belonging to Earl Mortaigne. In the reign of Henry II. it was given to the hospital of St. Giles without the Bars, and afterwards passed to the families of Cottington Beauclerc, &c In 1634 the manor-house and nearly whole village were destroyed by fire, together with (he ancient parish registers. The principal part of fto parish is now laid out as market gardens for sup- ply ing the London markets. The living is a vie * m the dioc. of London, val. 302. The church is i flint structure of the early part of the 1 now nearly covered with ivy. It i s dedicated to St. Dunstan, and has a cunous scroll tablet. The charitable
 * ELMER&HAM, a par. in the hund. of Willey, co.