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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Ancient Remains near Buxton is in Prehistory.
Ancient Remains near Buxton. Being reprints of papers by the Rev. J. C. Cox, LL.D., F.S.A.; John Ward, F.S.A.; and W. H. Salt, regarding the Archæological explorations of Micah Salt (age 51). Collated And Extended by W, M. TURNER, F. S. S. (Author of "The Ceramics of Swansea anil Nantgarw," etc.)
[From the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries, May 9th, 1895.]
John Ward, Esq., F.S.A., communicated the following account of some Barrows recently opened in the vicinity of Buxton, Derbyshire:-
During the past year, two barrows in the vicinity of this well-known Derbyshire town were opened, with the results of great interest, viz., Grinlow and Thirkel-low Frith, by Mr. Micah Salt, of that place, and his son, both of whom have rendered great service to local archaeology in their excavations in Deep Dale Cave. ... I have personally inspected Grinlow.