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Rh FERNIE. 23 FERKITERS-COVE. FERNIE, a vil. and estate in the par. of Monimail, co. Fife, Scotland. The village, distinguished as Easter Fernie, is situated 3 miles W. of Cupar. The estate is thought to have belonged to the earls of Fife, and to have contained a stronghold occupied by Macduff. The present mansion is very ancient, and evidently was a place of great strength. FERNIEHURST CASTLE, seated on the right bank of the river Jed, co. Roxburgh, Scotland, 2 miles S. of Jedburgh. It was erected in 1598, and was a seat of the Kerrs. The present castle occupies the site of a more ancient edifice, built in 1490, which belonged to the Marquis of Lothian, and was taken by the Earl of Surrey in 1523, but fell into the hands of the Scots again in 1549. It afforded a retreat to tho Earl of Westmoreland in 1569, and was destroyed by Sussex and Sir John Foster in 1570. Ancient earthworks are seen in the neighbourhood. FERNIGAIR, a vil. in the par. of Hamilton, co. Lanark, Scotland, not far from the town of Hamilton. FERNILEE, a tnshp. in tho par. of Hope, huiid. of High Peak, co. Derby," 4 miles S.W. of Chapel-en-le- Frith, and 5 N. W. of Buxton. The Cromford and High Peak railway passes in tho vicinity. Coal is obtained in this place, and there is a powder-mill. Here is a chapel belonging to the Wesleyan Methodists, and a National school. The Duke of Devonshire is lord of the manor. FERNS, a par. and post town in the bars, of Scare- walsh and Gorey, co. Wexford, prov. of Leinstcr, Ire- land. The surface consists generally of good soil, and is drained to the S.W. by the river Bann, and traversed by the road from Dublin to Wexford. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Ferns, val. with another, 708, in the patron, of the bishop. The church, which was tho cathedral of the diocese, stands in the town. It is con- nected with an ancient chapter-house, and was built in 181G by means of a loan from tho late Board of First Fruits. It is a small building, and contains a fine monu- ment, said to be of St. Edan, the first bishop. There are a Roman Catholic chapel and five day schools, one of which was aided by the Erasmus Smith charity. Ferns was the seat of a diocese with Leighlin until 1 836, when it was united with Ossory. The town is situated on the river Bann, in the Scarewalsh section of tho parish, 7 miles N. of Enniscorthy, and 72 from Dublin, and though in former years a place of importance, it has now become an inconsiderable town, or more properly a vil- lage. It was devastated by tho Danes six times within the period between 834 and 930. St. Edan founded a monastery here in 598, and was interred in tho church, remains of which are seen, and of St. Edan's Well. In 1041 it was destroyed by Dunchad, son of Brian, and again in 1165 by Dermot MacMurrough, King of Lcin- stcr, who three years later founded an Austin abbey, to which he retired with his English followers, and dying in the following year, was buried in the abbey. In 1312-13 it was razed by the O'Tooles; and in 1641 Sir Charles Coote reduced the castle and greatly distressed tho city. The episcopal palace, with its beautiful grounds, was first built by Bishop Ram in 1630, and subsequently rebuilt by Bishop Cleaver and the Archbishop of Dublin. The town contains a police station, and a dispensary within tin; Enniscorthy Poor-law Union. Ferns Castle was built by the Fitzgeralds on the site of the ancient royal residence, which had previously given place to a castle built by Strongbow. It now remains an interesting ruiu, marking the scene of many successive conflicts and much bloodshed. The diocese of Ferns is said to have been founded by St. Edan. It consists of a dean, pre- < cntcir, treasurer, archdeacon, 9 rural deans, and 10 pre- bendaries, constituting the chapter. As a Roman Catholic diocese it remains distinct, and contains 38 parishes. Carlow is tho nearest railway station. Fairs are held on tho llth February, 12th May, 4th September, and 29th ier. FKKNSBY, a tnshp. in the par. of Farnham, lower div. of tho wap. of Claro, West Hiding co. York. KKURARD, a bar. in tho cb. Louth, prov. of Lcinster, Ireland. It is bounded by the bar. of Ardee on the N., by the sea on the E., and by the co. of Meath on the S. and W. Its area is 49,213 acres. It is drained by the river Boyne and a tributary to that river on the S. and W., and by tho White river on the N. The surface is gently hilly, and consists of a good medium soil. It contains the pars, of Beaulieu, Clogher, Clonmore, Car- rickbaggot, Dunaney, Drumshallon, Dysart, Duuleer, Mayne, Marlestown, Mullary, Monasterboice, Parsons- town, Port, Philipstown, Rathdrumin,.Salterstown, Ter- monfeckin, and parts of Tullyallen, Collon, and Bally- makenny. FERRER-GATE, a tnshp. in the par. of Worfieid, hund. of Brimstree, co. Salop, 3 miles N.E. of Bridg- north. FERRIBY, NORTH, a par. in the co. of the town of Kingstonvapon-Hull, East Riding co. York, 8 miles S.W. of Hull, and 16 S. of Beverlcy. Brough is its post town. It is situated on tho river Humber, and is a sta- tion on the Hull and Selby branch of the North-Eastern railway. Tho par. includes tho tnshp. of Swanland and the hmlts. of Braffords, Dairy Coates, Newington, and Wold Ings. The Danes in one of their incursions destroyed the place by fire. An establishment of Knights Templars was founded hero in the beginning of the 13th century, which afterwards was converted into a monastery of Austin friars. At the Dissolution its revenues were valued at 95 Us. Id. The families of Mortimer, De la Pole, and Bacon have successively held possession of the demesne. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of York, val. 163. The church is a modern edifice, the former one having been taken down. It is dedicated to All Saints, and contains several old monuments, tombs, register, and ancient font. Tho Primitive Methodists have a chapel. The parochial charities produce about 60 per annum, nearly half of which is the endowment of the National school. Brafford's House, Swanland Manor House, and Swanland Hall are the principal residences. FERRIBY, SOUTH, a par. in the wap. of North Yar- borough, parts of Lindsey, co. Lincoln, 3 miles W. of Barton-on-Humber, its post town, and 8 N. of Glaniord- Brigg. It is situated on tho S. bank of the river Humber, opposite North Ferriby, and includes the hmlt. of Ferriby Sluice. Limestone is obtained and bricks are made. There is a mill for bone crushing. The living is a rcct. in the dioc. of Lincoln, val. 192, in the patron, of the bishop. The church is a neat edi- fice, dedicated to St. Nicholas. Both tho Wesleyans and Primitive Methodists have places of worship here, and there is a National school. Ferriby Hall is the principal residence. FERRILL, a district in the par. of Alvechurch, co. Worcester, 4 miles E. of Bromsgrove. FERRING, a par. in tho hund. of Poling, rape of Arundel, co. Sussex, 3 miles W. of Worthing, its post town, and 4 E. of Littlehampton. The nearest railway station is Goring on tho South Coast line, 1 mile to the E. of the village. It is situated near the sea-coast, and includes the hmlt. of Hangleton. The parish is of small extent, and the greater part of tho land arable. From Highdown Hill, an isolated eminence, an extensive panoramic view is obtained of tho surrounding country. The living is a vie. * in tho dioe. of Chichester, val. with that of East Preston and the rect. of Kingston, 250, in the patron, of the bishop. The church is dedicated to St. Andrew. On the same site a church or monastery is said to have been built in the reign of Offa, King of Mercia. Tho register commences in 1558. The tithes belonging to the prebendary of Ferring have been com- muted for a rent-charge of 237 3s. Id. ; those of the prebendary of Highley, 455 Is. ; and the vicarial for 90. There is a glebe of 21 acres. FERRIS BEER. See BJZEII FERHIS, Devonshire. FERRITERS - COVE, on tho coast of tho bar. of Corkaguiney, co. Kerry, prov. of Munster, Ireland, near Smerwick Harbour. It is situated about 2 miles from Great Blasquet Island, and is a fishing and coast- guard station. There are remains of an old pier, and on the N. of tho cove stand the ruins of a castle.