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Rh RUNNEMEDE. 370 RUSHBROOKE. Norfolk, 6 miles N.W. of Yarmouth. The village, which is of small extent, is situated on the banks of the navi- gable river Bure, which bounds the parish on the S., and is here crossed by Runham Swim ferry. The inha- bitants are chiefly engaged in agriculture. The suspen- sion bridge and Vauxhall gardens are within the limits of this parish. It [was formerly a market town, and forms part of the East and West Flegg in corporation. The great tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 223 16s., and the vicarial for 145 5., with a rent- charge of 32 is. to the Vicar of Gorleston ; and the glebe comprises 24 acres. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of Norwich, val. 207, in the patron, of the bishop. The church, dedicated to SS. Peter and Paul, is an an- cient structure, with a square embattled tower. The church has been recently restored. The parochial cha- rities produce about 34 per annum, the produce of land awarded under an Enclosure Act in the 42nd of George III., as fuel allotment. There is a National school. EUNNEMEDE, or RUNNY MEAD, a meadow on the bank of the Thames, opposite Charter Island, co. Surrey, 2 miles W. of Staines. It is celebrated as being the spot where King John met the barons for the sign- ing of Magna Charta, on 15th June, 1215. Eaces take place here during the first week of September. RUNNINGTON, a par. in the hund. of Milverton, co. Somerset, 2 miles N.W. of Wellington, its post town and railway station. The village, which is of small extent, is situated on the river Tone. The woollen manufacture is carried on to a small extent. The Taun- ton and Tiverton canal passes near the boundary of the parish. The soil consists of a loam-sand upon a subsoil of rock and limestone, which latter is quarried for ma- nure. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 84, and the glebe comprises 16 acres. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Bath and Wells, val. 103. The church, dedicated to St. Peter, is an ancient stone struc- ture, with a square tower containing two bells. The register dates from 1586. The charities produce about 8 per annum, which goes to the clerk. There is a school for both sexes, in which a Sunday-school is held. RUNSELL, a hmlt. in the par. of Danbury, co. Essex, 3 miles S.W. of Maldon. RUNSTON, a hmlt. in the par. of St. Pierre, upper div. of Caldicott hund., co. Monmouth, 3J miles S.W. of Chepstow. There was formerly a chapel-of-ease. RUNSWICK, a vil. in the tnshp. and par. of Hin- derwell, lib. of East Langbaurgh, North Eiding co. York, 7 miles N.W. of Whitby. It is situated on the cliffs of Runswick Bay, the entrance to which is choked with sand, though it contains anchorage in 5 fathoms. The inhabitants are chiefly engaged in the fisheries. RUNTON, a par. in the hund. of North Erpingham, co. Norfolk, 2 miles N.W. of Cromer, its post town. The parish, which is of small extent, is situated on the coast, and is chiefly agricultural. There are two villages, distinguished as East and West Runton ; the former is built round a green, sheltered by hills, and open to the beach, where a considerable fishery is carried on. The greater part of the land is arable, with some extensive plantations, and about 45 acres of common. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 240, and the glebe comprises 20 acres. The living is a rect. united to that of Aylmerton, in the dioc. of Norwich. The church, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, is an ancient structure, with a square embattled tower containing one bell. The chancel has recently been restored, and con- tains a piscina, and a stained window inserted. The exterior of the church has also been restored. The paro- chial charities produce about 40 per annum. RUNWELL, a par. in the hund. of Chelmsford, co. Essex, 5 miles E. of Billericay, and 1 mile N.E. of Wickford. Ingatestone is its post town. The village, which is of small extent, ia situated on the navigable river Crouch, and is wholly agricultural. The surface is partially hilly. The soil is generally a deep loam. The greater part of the land is arable, and the remainder meadow, pasture, and woodland. The living is a rect. * in the dioc. of Rochester, val. 570. The church, dedi- cated to St. Mary, has a square embattled tower of stone, surmounted by a shingled spire. It contains some an- cient monuments and brasses. The principal residence is Ruuwell Hall. EUNWICK, a tythg. in the par. and hund. of Farn- ham, co. Surrey, 2 miles from Farnham. RUPERRAH, an ancient seat in the par. of Eglwysilan, co. Glamorgan, 3 miles E. of Caerphilly. It is situated on the river Rumney, and was built after designs by Inigo Jones. RUSCAE, a vil. in the bar. of Magheraboy, co. Fer- managh, Ireland, 3 miles S.E. of Belleck. RUSCOMBE, a par. in the hund. of Sonning, co. Berks, 6 miles N.E. of Reading, its post town, and 1 mile from the Twyford station on the Great Western railway. The parish, which is of small extent, is inter- sected by the Great Western railway, and is wholly agricultural. The appropriate tithes, belonging to the Dean of Salisbury, have been commuted for a rent- charge of 275. The living is a perpet. cur. in the dioc. of Oxford, val. 200, in the patron, of the bishop. The church, dedicated to St. James, has an embattled tower containing two bells. The nave and tower were erected in 1687. The parochial charities produce about 3 per annum. The Independents have a place of worship. RUSH, a small maritime and post town in the par. of Lusk, bar. of Balrothery, co. Dublin, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 6 miles N.E. of Swords, and 17 N.E. of Dublin, on the line to Drogheda. It is situated on the E. coast, and was a fishing town of some note. It contains a Eoman Catholic chapel, a dispensary, police and coast- guard stations, and National schools. The harbour will only admit small craft. The Duke of Ormonde built the pier in the time of James II. Near the town is Kenure Park, the demesne of Sir W. H. Roger Palmer, with ruins of an ancient castle. RUSHALL, a par. in the hund. of Earsham, co. Nor- folk, 3 miles W. of Harleston, and 4 E. of Burton rail- way station. Scole is its post town. The village, which is of small extent and scattered, is chiefly agricultural. It was formerly a grange to Buckenham Priory. The impropriate tithes belong to the Master and Fellows of Emanuel College, Cambridge. The glebe comprises 15 acres. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Norwich, val. 100. The church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, has a round tower of ancient date. The parochial charities produce about 10 per annum. The Duke of Norfolk is lord of the manor. RUSHALL, a par. in 'the S. div. of the hund. of Offlow, co. Stafford, 1 mile N.E. of Walsall. It is a station on the South Staffordshire section of the London and North- Western railway. The village, which is large, is situated on the road from Walsall to Lichfield, and the Wyrley and Essington canal passes through the parish. The surface is undulating, and in parts hilly. The substratum abounds in limestone and ironstone, both of which are extensively worked. The inhabitants are chiefly miners and colfiers. The glebe comprises about 80 acres, valued at 150 per annum. The living is a vie. * in the dioc. of Lichfield, val. 300. The church, dedicated to St. Michael, was rebuilt in 1444, and recently repaired. It contains a piscina, an old cross, and several monuments to the Leigh family, of whom was Edward Leigh, author of " Critica Sacra." There is a National school. RUSHALL, a par. in the hund. of Swanborough r co. Wilts, 3 miles S.W. of Pewsey, and 9 N.W. of Ludgershall. The village, which is small, and chiefly agricultural, is situated on the river Avon. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Salisbury, val. 400, in the patron, of the Warden and Fellows of Merton College, Oxford. The Baptists have a place of worship. There is a school, partly supported by subscriptions. The principal residence is the Hall, belonging to Sir E. Poore, Bart., of Cufnalls. RUSHBROOKE, a par. in the hund. of Thedwestry, co. Suffolk, 3 miles S.E. of Bury St. Edmund's, its post town. The village, which is of small extent, is situated on the E. side of the river Lark. The manor formerly