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Rh MAKHAM-CHERRY. 777 MARKEATON. nexion, and Roman Catholics have places of worship. Thei e are National, British, and denominational schools ; also, a dispensary for the poor. The charities produce about 800 per annum, including 591, the income from endowment of Yoakley's Drapers' almshouses, built in 1709. These originally consisted of 8 almshouses and a house for the overseer ; but they have since been in- cn ased to 22, and are under the superintendence of the Society of Friends. In 1791, several Roman coins and an urn were found imbedded in the cliff ; and at Dent- delion, or Dent-de-Lion, are the remains of an ancient mansion, with a well-prison and castellated gateway. In the vicinity are many drives and walks, and the whole coast abounds with objects of geological and anti- quarian interest. The markets are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and are well supplied with meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruit, &c. MARHAM-CHERRY, a par. in the hund. of Clack- close, co. Norfolk, 8 miles N.E. of Downham-Market, its post town, and 3 S.W. of Narborough railway station. It is a straggling village, situated near the river Nar, which flows through the north-western part of the parish. Here was formerly a Cistercian nunnery, founded by Isabella-de-Albini in. 1251, which was given to the Hares at the Dissolution. This place was anciently celebrated for its cherries, and subsequently for its walnut-trees. The inhabitants are chiefly engaged in agriculture. The land is divided between arable and pasture, with about 200 acres of fen. There are some chalk pits, in which various fossils are found. The im- propriate tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 645 15s., and the vicarial for 371. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of Norwich, val. 434, in the patron, of St. John's College, Cambridge. The church, dedi- cated to the Holy Trinity, is a noble structure, with a lofty embattled tower, containing six bells. The church contains recumbent effigies of Sir John Steward and his lady. The parochial charities consist of 200 acres of allotment fen for the poor. There is a National school for both sexes. The Wesleyans and Primitive Metho- dists have each a place of worship. Sir Thomas Hare is lord of the manor of New Hall and Shouldham, and Henry Villobois, Esq., of Old Hall and Westacre. MARHAMCHURCH, a par. in the hund. of Stratton, co. Cornwall, 2 miles S.W. of Stratton, its post town, and 8 from Holsworthy. The village, which is small, is situ- ated on the Bude canal, near Bude Bay. It is mentioned in Domesday Survey as Maromcerch, and was held by Robert Earl of Mortaigne, from whom it passed to the Pyncs, Rolles, Trefusis, &c. There is an inclined plane on the Bude canal, which is worked by a water-wheel, 60 feet in diameter. It is used for raising laden boats, and is distant from the village about 1J mile. The in- habitants are chiefly employed in agriculture. There is a small foundry. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 390. The living is a rect. * in the dioc. of Exctpr, val. 344. The church, dedicated to St. Mar- Tenne, is an ancient stone structure, with a tower con- taining five bells. It has tombs of ancient date. The parochial charities produce about 18 per annum, of which 6 go to a school. There is a National school for both sexes. The Wesleyans, Wesleyan Association Methodists, and Bible Christians, have each a place of worship. Fairs are held on the Wednesday after the 2.5th April, and on the 12th August. MARHIN, a par. in the bar. of Corkaguiny, co. Kerry, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 5 miles W. of Dingle, which is its post town. It is 2 miles long and 1 mile broad. The surface partakes of the mountainous and boggy character of the barony, and is traversed by the road from Dingle to Dunmore Head. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Ardfert and Aghadoe, val. with another. 56. Divine service is held in the waterguard station at Donquin. Here are two day-schools. Hero are ruins of the old church ; likewise the remains of the castle of the Des- monds, near which are some Druidical remains. MARHOLM, a par. in the lib. of Peterborough, co. Northampton, 4J miles N.W. of Peterborough, its post town. The village, which is inconsiderable, is wholly agricultural. The laud is chiefly arable. In this parish is Abbey Milton, a large but irregularly-built Elizabethan structure belonging to the Earls Fitzwilliam. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Peterborough, val. 311. The church, dedicated to St. Guthlac, is an ancient structure with a square tower, and is in good preserva- tion. The interior contains monuments of the Fitzwilliam family. There are almshouses for 4 poor persons, who receive an annuity of 1 19. each, the endowment of the Earls Fitzwilliam. MARIENSLEIGH, or MARIANSLEIGH, a par. in the hund. of Witheridge, co. Devon, 3 miles S.E. of South Molton, its post town. It is a small agricultural village, situated near the river Mole. The impropriate tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 165. The living is a perpet. cur. in the dioc. of Exeter, val. 120, in the patron, of the trustees of Davey's Charity. The church is a neat edifice, dedicated to St. Mary. The parochial charities produce about 8 per annum. There is a National school. MARIE, ST., a par. in the Isle of Jersey, Channel Islands, 5 miles N.W. of St. Heliers. It is situated in the northern portion of the island, and the surface is varied by hill and dale, including the valley of Grove de Lecq. There are several corn-mills and a paper-mill. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Winchester, val. 120, in the patron, of the governor. The church was built in the 14th century. There is a place of worship for Wesleyan Methodists, and several schools. MARISHES, a tnshp. in the par. of Pickering, wap. of Pickering Lythe, North Riding co. York, 4 miles S. of Pickering. It is situated on the river Derwent, near the Whitby branch line of the North-Eastem railway, which has a station at Marishes Road. MARK, or MARK WATER, a feeder of the North Esk, co. Forfar, Scotland. It rises in the Grampians, and joins the North Esk at Invennark Castle, near Lochlee. MARK, a par. in the hund. of Bempstone, co. Somer- set, 10 miles from Bridgwater, its post town, 5 S.W. of Axbridge, and 4 from Highbridge railway station. The parish, which is of large extent, is situated near Mark Yeo, and on the turnpike road from Highbridge to Wells. It is divided into two districts, called East and West Mark. A great portion of the land is in pasture, and much cheese is made. The soil is clayey and the subsoil lias. The impropriation belongs to the Earl of Harrowby, whose tithes have been commuted for a rent- charge of 295. The living is a perpet. cur.* in tho dioc. of Bath and Wells, val. 175. The church, de'di- cated to St. Mark, is an ancient structure, with a tower containing a clock and six bells. The church has recently been restored. The register dates from the 16th century. Tho parochial charities produce about 4 per annum. There is a National school for both sexes, and a Sunday-school held in the National schoolroom. The Bible Christians and Wesleyans have each a place of worship, and the latter a Sunday-school. John F. Fraser, Esq., is lord of tho manor. Annual fairs are held on the Tuesday prior to Whit-Sunday, and on the Mondays before the 20th August and 20th September for horses and cattle. MARKBY, a par. in the Wold div. of the hund. of Calceworth, parts of Lindsey, co. Lincoln, 3 miles N.E. of Alford, its post town. The village, which is very small, is situated near the coast. Prior to the reign of King John a priory was founded here by Ralph Fitz- Gilbert for Black Canons, of which no traces now remain. The inhabitants are chiefly engaged in agriculture. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 200. The living is a perpet. cur. in tho dioc. of Lincoln, val. 72. The church, dedicated to St. Peter, is an ancient thatched structure, with a small turret containing one bell. The register dates from 1576. There is a place of worship for tho Primitive Methodists. The Massing- berds are lords of the manor. MARKEATON, a tnshp. in tho par. of Mackworth, hund. of Morleston, co. Derby, 1* mile N.W. of Derby, its post town. It is situated on a branch of the river