separated as has been usually supposed into two chambers, but were an undivided body of representatives.
In taking this view of the transactions, I am quite aware of the opposite opinions that have already been advanced. But although coming from writers of acknowledged reputation and research, from their being necessarily unacquainted with local circumstances, and wanting that peculiar stimulus which the topographer inherently follows, they have passed over those minor enquiries which, whilst they are in reality the foundation of accuracy, are also the present grounds of my presuming to express dissent from such high authorities[1]. CHARLES HENRY HARTSHORNE.
GROUND PLANThe whole interior is now filled with stable and other farm buildings.
Plan of part of the Upper Story, shewing the Hall with its entrances and windows.
A. Hall, 50 ft. by 24.B. North-eastern Tower.C. South-western Tower.D. Square-headed Window, shewn in woodcut
- ↑ r. Hallam (Middle Ages, ed. 4to. vol. ii. p. 236.) says the clergy and commons sat in that town, namely Acton Burnell, while the lords passed judgment upon David at Shrewsbury.
