Historical and Descriptive Sketches of the Town and Soke of Horncastle [1820]

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Author Weir, George
Title Historical and Descriptive Sketches of the Town and Soke of Horncastle [1820]
in the county of Lincoln, and of several places adjacent
Credits Transcribed from the 1820 Sherwood, Neely, and Jones edition by David Price
Summary "Historical and Descriptive Sketches of the Town and Soke of Horncastle" by George Weir is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work focuses on the town of Horncastle in Lincolnshire, detailing its historical significance, infrastructure, geography, and adjacent areas. It aims to contribute to the knowledge of the local topography, encompassing both the rich history and modern state of the town. The opening of the volume introduces the author's purpose, highlighting his passion for topographical research and the desire to shed light on the early history of Horncastle and its surroundings. Weir acknowledges the contributions of various local gentlemen and the challenges he faced during his research journey. He outlines the structure of the book, which covers various aspects including the Roman and Saxon periods, significant events like the Civil Wars, local antiquities, and the present condition of the town, establishing a framework for the narrative that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Horncastle (England)
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EBook-No. 64182
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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