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Rh HUNTOK. HUNTWORTH. Independent, Scotch Episcopal, English Epis- , and Roman Catholic chapels. Here are parish, church, and infant schools, likewise a girls' ustrial school. A large establishment for the cation of young ladies is in the town, and some [her private schools. The present par. consists of the ancient pars, of Dumbennan and Kinore, which were united in 1727. Huntly- Lodge is the mansion of the Duke of Richmond, the principal landowner, who inherits through the Gordons, to whom the parish formerly belonged. The town is situated at the con- fluence of the rivers Deveron and Bogie, which are both crossed by bridges. It is Itt miles N. VV. of Aberdeen, and 149 from Edinburgh. It is a borough of barony, and a station on the Inverness and Aberdeen junction of the Great North of Scotland railway. Huntly is a town of modern foundation, and a populous scat of com- merce of growing importance. It consists of several regu- lar and well-edificed streets, and a commodious market place. Tho sehoolhouses were erected by the Dowager Duchess of Gordon. Here are three banks, brewery, distillery, tannery, brick and tile works, &c. The linen manufactory is carried on to a certain extent ; there is also a considerable traffic in grain and general farm and dairy produce. The town is lighted with gas, and the surrounding locality has been greatly improved. Besides the church, and several other places of worship, there are three libraries, reading-rooms, dispensary, teetotal and benevolent societies, and some other institu- tions. In 1829 the Deveron flooded its banks and greatly endangered the town. Huntly gives title of marquis to the Gordon family, of whose castle there aro ruins near Deveron Bridge. It was demolished in 1594, after the battle of Glenlivet. Good salmon and trout aro taken in the rivers. Granite abounds, limestone is obtained to a small amount, plumbago and garnets have also been found. Thursday is market day. Fairs are held fortnightly during six months of the year, and monthly during the remaining six months. HUNTON, a par. in the hund. of Twyford, lathe of Aylesford, co. Kent, 5 miles S.W. of Maidstonc, its post town, 3 E. of the Yalding station on the North Kent railway, and 4 from the Harden station on the South- Eastern railway. Tho villags is situated near the con- fluence of the rivers Bcult and Teiso with the Medway. .It was formerly a market town under the Lenhnms, from whom it passed to the Giffords, Clintons of Court Lodge, and thence to the Wyatts, &c. The land is ] artiy in hop grounds and orchards for the supply of the London markets. The surface is diversified with hills, and the soil clayey. The tithes have been com- muted for a rent-charge of 900. The living is a reet.* in the dioc. of Canterbury, val. 783, in the patron, of the archbishop. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, has a small square tower. The church has tombs of the Fanes of Burston. The register dates from 1 639. The parochial charities produce about 30, with a sum for Ihe erection of a school bequeathed by Bishop Portens. There are spacious National schools erected at the expense of Henry Bannerman, Esq., who is lord of the manor. Hunton Court, a mansion situated in a well-timbered park, is the principal residence. HUNTON, a ehplry. in the par. of Patrick Brompton, wap. of West Hung, North Hiding co. York, 5 miles i Catterick, its post town, and 5 N.E. of Leyburn. village, which is large, is situated near the junction vo riviilc is. This chpiry. comprises parts of the PS. of Hunton and Arrathorne, the latter being portly in the par. of Patrick Brompton. Tho living is a i., annexed to that of Patrick Brompton, in lioc. of Uipon. The church is situated on rising ,4 :it the E. end "( the village. It is dedicated to ind was rebuilt and endowed with 200 by . Esq., in 1794. There is a place of hip for the AVcsleyans. T. Hutton, Esq., is lord of HI.'VJ'UX, a diplry. in the par. of Crawley, hund. of Hants, 4 miles from Stockbridge, and 5 N.W. of Viiir)i<.-t<T, its post town. Tho village consists of a few farmhouses. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 190. It once formed a district par., but is now united with Crawley for eccle- siastical purposes. The living is a cur. annexed to the rect. * of Crawley, in the dioc. of Winchester. HTJNTON-BRIDGE, a hmlt. in the hund. of Cashio, co. Herts, 3 miles N.W. of Watford. It is situated on the Birmingham railway and Grand Junction canal. HUNTSHAM, a par. in tho hund. of Tiverton, co. Devon, 3 miles E. of Bampton, its post town, and 6J N.E. of Tiverton. It is a small straggling village, situated in a valley. Tho surface is varied, but the land chiefly of a poor clayey soil. The river Low- man, which joins the Exe at Tiverton, takes its rise in this parish. Tho tithes have been commuted for a rent- charge of 182. The living is a roct.* in the dioc. of Exeter, val. 253. Tho church is a very ancient struc- ture, with a square embattled tower, containing three bells. It has been recently thoroughly restored and enlarged. There is a free school for both sexes. Hunt- sham Court is the principal residence, the seat of A. H. D. Troyte, Esq., lord of the manor, and principal land- owner. HUNTSHAW, a par. in the hund. of Fremiiigton, co. Devon, 3 miles N.E. of Great Turlington, its post town, and 5 N.W. of the Bideford railway station. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 190. The living is arcct.* in the dioc. of Exeter, val. 182. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is an ancient struc- ture, with a tower containing three bells. The paro- chial charities produce about 1 14s. per annum. Thore is a National school for both sexes, in which a Sunday- school is held. Lord Clinton is lord of the manor. IIUNTSHILL, a hmlt. in the par. of Chilton-Trinily, co. Somerset, 2 miles S.W. of Bridgwater. HUNTSLOW, a vil. in the par. of Westruther, co. Berwick, Scotland, 23 miles AV. of Berwick. It is situated under the Lammermuir hills. HUNTSPILL AND PURITON, a hund. in co. Somerset, contains tho pars, of Huntspill and Puriton, comprising about 0,800 acres. HUNTSPILL, a par. in the hund. of the same name, co. Somerset, G miles N. of Bridgwater, its post town, and 1J mile from Highbridge railway station. The village, which is considerable, is situated near the mouth of the river Parrot, and on the high road from Bristol to Exeter. Tho par. contains the vil. of Aston-Morris, as well as that of Huntspill. The latter was formerly a market town, and is now divided into two parts, distinguished as East and West. Tho Bristol and Exeter railway passes through the parish. There are some brick and tile- kilns. Tho land is principally rich pasture. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Bath and Wells, val. 532, in the patron, of Balliol College, Oxford. The church, dedi- cated to All Saints, has a tower containing a clock and five bells. The register dates from Ifia4. The charities produce about 320 per annum. There is a National school for both sexes, endowed with per annum ; also a Sunday-school. The Wesleyan Methodists have a place of worship. The rector is tho lord of the manor. Fairs are held on 29th June, 10th August, and 17th December. II UNTSTON WORTH. See HCXSTONWOHTH,. co. Durham. HUNTWICK, a tnshp. in the par. of Wragby, upper div. of the wap. of Osgoldcross, West Riding co. York, 4 miles S.E. of Wakeu'cld. It is a joint township with Nostal and Foulby. HUNWICK WITH HELMINGTON, a tnshp. in tho par. of Auckland St. Andrew, N.W. div. of Darlington ward, co. Durham, 2 miles N.W. of Bishop-Auckland, by the Sundcrland and Bishop-Auckland section of the North-Eastern railway, on which it is a station. It is situated near tho northern bank of the river Wc.ir. There is a National school. HUNTWORTH, a hmlt. in the par. of North Pe- therton, co. Somerset, 2 miles S.E. of Bridgwater. It is situated near the river Parrot, on the line of the Bristol railway.