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Rh MED WIN. 806 MEIGH. at Starborough Castle, after which it continues its course in a north-easterly direction through West Kent, where it is swollen by several streams, as the Tun from Tunbridge Wella, which joins it at Peushurst, the Beult, which joins at Twyford, and the Len at Maidstone, shortly after which it becomes navigable, the tide rising 20 feet, and, before its union with the Thames at the Nore, forma the dockyards of Chatham and Sheeruess. MEDWIN, or METHVEN, a river rising in the par. of Dunsyre, co. Lanark, Scotland. It ia formed by the union of two streams, called North and South Med- win, and flows 8 miles W. to the Clyde, near Libberton. A little below its source, a part is turned off by a mill- pond to the river Tarth, a branch of the Tweed. MEECHING, a par. in the hund. of Holmstrow, rape of Lewes, co. Sussex. See NEWHAVEN, its modern name. MEELAGH, a small lough, co. Roscommon, Ireland, 8 miles N.E. of Boyle. MEELICK, a hmlt. in the par. of Killeely, in the bar. of Lower Bunrattv, co. Clare, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 3 miles N.E. of Limerick. There is a police station and a branch of the Cratloe dispensary. Meelick House is the principal seat in the vicinity. MEELICK, a par. in the bar. of Gallen, co. Mayo, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 3 miles W.S.W. of Swine- ford, its post town. It is 4 miles long by 3J broad. The soil is mostly good. The road from Moy to Spaddagh crosses the interior. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Achonry, united with Kilconduff. The church has fallen into ruins. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Kilconduff. There are two hedge-schools. Newcastle is the chief seat of this locality. A round tower is seen here. Coal and building-stone occur. MEELICK, a par. in the bar. of Longford, co. Gal- way, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 1 mile S.E. of Eyre- court, which is its post town. It is 4 miles long, and its greatest breadth is 2 miles. The surface lies low, and the soil is poor. The Shannon traces its boundary, in which are the islands named Cromwell's, Big Islands, and Friar's Island, all belonging to this parish. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Clonfert, united with Dononaughta. There is a Roman Catholic convent chapel ; also two police stations in the parish. Prospect is the chief seat. An abbey was founded here in 1474, the' site of which was granted to Sir John King at the suppression, and from whom it came into the hands of Earl Clanricarde. MEELMANE, a vil. in the par. of Lislee, in the bars, of Ibane and Barryroe, co. Cork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, near Timoleague. MEELNAGH, or MILLENAGH, a par. in the bar. of Ballaghkeen, co. Wexford, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, containing the vil. of Oulart, which is its post town. It is 3J miles long, and 2 at the widest. The soil varies in quality. The road from Wexford to Dublin traverses the interior. The living is an impropriate cur. in the dioc. of Ferns, united with Ballyvaldin. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Ballyhuskard. There are three hedge-schools. Island House is the only residence of note. This parish was the scene of a battle between the North Cork militia and the insur- gents in 1798. MEER, or MEERTOWN, a tythg. in the par. of Forton, W. div. of the hund. of Cuttlestone, co. Stafford, 1 mile N.E. of Newport. It takes its name from Aqua- late Meer, a sheet of water to the N. of Aqualate Park. The village, which consists of several houses, is built on an eminence near the border of Shropshire. MEER. See WADDINGTON, co. Lincoln. MEERBECK, a Emit, in the tnshp. of Settle, par. of Giggleswick, West Riding co. York, 2 miles S. of Settle. It is situated on the road from Skipton to Settle, and commands an extensive view of Ribblesdale and the celebrated height of Pendle Hill. MEERBROOK, a chplry. in the par. of Leek, N. div. of the hund. of Totmonslow, co. Stafford, 3 miles N. of Leek, and 24 N. by E. of Stafford. It is situated near the river Churnet and Caldon canal. The valley is strewn with fragments of the Leek rocks, stupendous over-hanging masses, about 2 miles in length. The living is a perpet. cur.* in the dioc. of Lichneld, val. 100, in the patron, of the Vicar of Leek. The church, dedicated to St. Matthew, is a small edifice with a square tower. There is a school, endowed by John Stoddard in 1673 with property producing 15 per annum. MEESDEN, a par. in the hund. of Edwinstree, co. Herts, 6 miles E. of Buntingford, its post town, 4 S.E. of Barkway, and 10 N.W. of Bishop-Stortford railway station. There are several residences. The land is partly in common. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 178. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Rochester, val. 229. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a small structure, with a bell-turret. It contains a pavement of great antiquity, and a monument to R. Young, bearing date 1626. The register dates from 1737. The parochial charities produce about 2 per annum. There is a Church school, supported by voluntary contributions. MEESON, a tnshp. in the par. of Bolas-Magna, co. Salop, 6 miles N.W. of Newport. It is situated on the river Mees, which rises near Woodcotes, flowing N.W. and W. to the Tern at Great Bolas. MEETH, a par. in the hund. of Shebbear, co. Devon, 3 miles N. by E. of Hatherleigh, its post town, and 10 E. of Eggesford railway station. The village, which is small, is situated on the river Torridge, and is wholly agricultural. The soil is dunland upon a subsoil of clay. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 221 10. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Exeter, val. 237. The church, dedicated to St. John, is an ancient stone structure, with a tower containing four bells. The interior of the church contains several monuments, among which is one to Dr. Lempriere, the author of the "Classical Dictionary." The parochial charities produce about 5 5s. per annum, of which 10s. goes to the rector for preaching a sermon. There is a school for both sexes, supported by the rector. Lord Morley and R. Preston are the joint lords of the manor. MEFENYDD, a tnshp. in the par. of Llanrhystyd, co. Cardigan, 8 miles N.E. of Aberaeron. MEGGET, a par. in the co. Peebles, Scotland, 11 miles S.W. of Peebles. It is situated on Megget Water, within the southern border of the county, and near the head of the Elbick and Yarrow. The parish is inter- sected by the above-named stream, which takes its rise under Cairn-law, and flows 6 miles E. into St. Mary's Loch. It extends 6 miles in length by the same in breadth, and is a bleak and hilly district, abounding in sheep-walks. This parish, prior to its conjunction with Lyne, was called Bodonno, MEGGET, a mountain stream of the par. of Wester- kirk, Eskdale, co. Dumfries, Scotland. It flows 7 miles S. to Stannis Water, with which it unites, and then flowing half a mile farther, falls into the Esk in the vicinity of Waulkmill. It abounds in trout. MEGINCH CASTLE, co. Perth, Scotland, 7 miles E. of Perth. It is situated on the river Tay. MEGSTONE, a rock near Fern Island, coast of Northumberland. MEIFOD, or MYFOD, a par. in tho hund. of Llan- fyllin, co. Montgomery. It is situated on the river Vyrnwy, and includes Peniarth, Teirtref, and nine other tnshps. Meifod is thought by some to be the Roman station Mediolanum, although there are but slight proofs to support this conjecture. There are several mineral springs in the neighbourhood, and traces of ancient barrows. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of St. Asaph, val. 588, in the patron, of tho bishop. The church, dedicated to St. Tyailio, formerly belonged to Ystrad Marchel Abbey. The interior contains ancient tombs, and was the burial-place of the princes Powys. There is a district church at Pont-Robert, the living of which is aperpet. cur., val. 65. Fairs are held on the first Friday in February, last Tuesday in April, first Tuesday in August, and 21st September. MEIGH, a quoad sacra par. in the par. of Kill< TV. in the bar. of Upper Orior, co. Armagh, prov. of Ulster, Ireland, 4 miles S.S.W. of Newry. It is 6 miles long I