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HORTON. 302 HORTON, GREAT. a cell to Sherborne Abbey, founded in 970 by Earl Orgar. On a hill near the village stands a lofty tower of brick, built by Mr. Sturt about the beginning of the present century, and commanding views of the county and the Isle of Wight. In the vicinity is a cir- cular trench surrounded with several barrows. The impropriato tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 400, and the vicarial for 150. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Sarum, val. 150. The church, dedicated to St. Wolfrid, was rebuilt in 1720. It is a singular shaped brick and stone edifice with a spire. There is a free school, supported by the Earl of Shaftesbury, who is lord of the manor. HORTON, a par. in the hund. of Wymersley, co. Northampton, 6J miles S.E. of Northampton, its post town. It is situated on a branch of the river Ken, and is entirely agricultural. Several noblo families have resided here, as those of Salisbury, Parr, Halifax, and Hinchinbroko. Horton House, the ancient mansion where Montague, first earl of Halifax, the friend of Addison and Pope, was born, in 1661, has been mo- dernised and considerably enlarged. The living is a perpet. cur.* annexed to that of Piddington, in the dioc. of Peterborough, val. 98. The church is dedicated to St. Mary. It contains a monument to Lord Parr, uncle of Catherine Parr, Queen of Henry VIII., to whom ho was lord chamberlain. Sir Robert Gunning, Bart., is lord of the manor. HOHTON, a par. in the E. div. of Castle ward, co. Northumberland, 7 miles S.E. of Morpeth, its post town, 3 N. of Bedlington, and 2 from the Seaton and Delaval railway station. It is situated on the river Blyth, and the Blyth and Tyne railway. The par. contains the tnshps. of Bebside, Cowpen, and East and West Hart- ford. Horton originally formed part of the par. of Woodhorn, but has since become a parochial chapelry, enjoying the privileges of a distinct parish. There was formerly a strong castle of the Dclavals, which was razed to the ground in 1809. A large portion of the inhabitants are employed in the collieries, which are largely worked. The soil, though various, is generally a strong clay, producing excellent crops of wheat. The rectory was anciently appropriated to the priory of Tynemouth. The living is a perpet. cur. in the dioc. of Durham, val. 150. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a stone edifice with a tower containing one bell. It was rebuilt in 1827, at an expense of 400, raised by subscription. The register dates from 1642. The Inde- pendents, Wesleyans, Primitive Methodists, Presbyte- rians, and Roman Catholics, have each a chapel. There is a National school for both sexes, and a Sunday-school, which last is held at the church. HORTON, a par. in the N. div. of the hund. of Tot- monslow, co. Stafford, 3 miles N.W. of Leek, its post town, 7 W. of Congleton, and 1J mile from Rudyard railway station. It is situated near the Caldon canal reservoir, which is 1 mile in length, and at a distance from any public road. The par. contains the tnshps. of Horton Hay, Blackwood, and Crowborough. The land is chiefly in pasture, and divided into small farms. A considerable quantity of cheese is made in the neigh- bourhood. There are several quarries of building stone. The living is a perpet. cur.* in the dioc. of Lichfleld, val. 118. The church, dedicated to St. Michael, has a tower containing six beDs. The interior of the church contains monuments of the Crompton, Fowler, and Wedgwood families. The churchyard contains a tomb- stone to Mary, the wife of George Brooks, who died January 5th, 1787, at the age of 119. There are nume- rous charities, one of which is that of Timothy Edge's, who bequeathed three annuities out of Horton Hall estate, viz. 5 10s. weekly for bread, 5 annually for apprentice fees, and 20 for the curate. The Primitive Methodists have a chapel at Lark Sedge, and the Wes- leyans one at Grattou. Horton Hall and Cliff Park Hall arc the principal residences. The latter is situated m the midst of a park and near the reservoir. The interior contains a choice collection of pictures by emi- nent masters. G. C. Antrobus, Esq., is lord of the manor. HORTON, a par. in the upper div. of tho huiid. Grumbald's Ash, co. Gloucester, 3 miles N.E. of Chip ping Sodbury, its post town, 13 from Bath, and 6 E. c tho Yate railway station. The village, which is small and wholly agricultural, is situated on the Cotswoli' The higher grounds command views of Bristol,. Cl ton, and the Severn. The soil is clayey, with sand- stone subsoil. Tho tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 600. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Gloucester and Bristol, val. 657. The church, dedi- cated to St. James, is an ancient structure, with a square embattled tower containing four bells. The interior of the church contains several ancient monuments. The parochial charities produce about 5 per annum. There is a private subscription school for both sexes. HORTON, a chplry. in the par. of Chartham, hund. of Eelborough, co. Kent, 2 miles S.W. of Canterbury. It is situated on the river Stour. At Horton Park is a meet for the East Kent hounds. The chapel has long been in ruins. HORTON, a hmlt. in the par. of Epsom, first div. of the hund. of Copthorn, co. Surrey, 1~ mile N. of Epsom. The principal residence is Horton Place, formerly tho seat of Lord Baltimore. HORTON, or LITTLE HORTON, a tnshp. in tho par. of Gisburn, W. div. of the wap. of Staincliff, West Hiding co. York, 8 miles S.W. of Skipton. It is situated near the river Ribble. Little Horton House is the principal residence. HORTON, a tnshp. in the par. of Wcm, hund. of North Bradford, co. Salop, 4 miles N.E. of Wellington, its post town, 2 S. of Halesowen, and 1 j mile from the Donnington railway station. HORTON, a tnshp. in the par. of Tarvin, co. Chester, 6 miles N.E. of Chester. It is joined with Peele to form a tnshp. HORTON, a tnshp. in the par. of Beckley, co. Oxford, 6 miles N.E. of Oxford. It is joined with Studley to form a tnshp. HORTON, a tnshp. iu the par. of St. Chad, co. Salop, 3 miles W. of Shrewsbury. It is joined to Woodcoto. HORTON, a tnshp. in the par. of Wellington, CO. Salop, 3 miles N.E. of Wellington. It is situated near Shrewsbury canal. HORTON, a tythg. in the par. of Ilininster, co. Somerset, 1 mile N.W. of Ilminster. HORTON, a tythg. in the par. of Bishop's Cannings, co. Wilts, 3 miles N.E. of Devizes. It is situated on the Avon and Kennet canal. HORTON-BY-MALPAS, a tnshp. in the par. of Tilston, higher div. of the hund. of Broxton, co. Clu three-quarters of a mile S. of Tilston, and 2 N.V Malpas. The Rev. J. Y. Dod is lord of the manor and principal landowner. HORTON CASTLE, a seat of Earl Grey, co. North- umberland, 3 miles N.E. of Vooler. HORTON-GRANGE, a tnshp. in the par. of '. nington, W. div. of Castle ward, co. Northumberland, 1 mile N.E. of Dinnington, and 6 S. of Morpeth. HORTON, GREAT, a tnshp. and ecclesiastical district in tho par. of Bradford, wap. of Morley, West Ri< co. York, 2J miles S.W. of Bradford market-place, contains the limits, of Great Horton, Lidget-Green, Scholes-Moor. The woollen and cotton manufm 1 are extensively carried on, giving employment to a 1 portion of the inhabitants. It is mentioned in Donu Survey as a berewick of the manor of Bradford, subsequently formed part of the possessions ol Lacys, earls of Lincoln. In the reign of Henry II the manor of Horton was granted by Robert dr the ancestor of the Horton family, and alter through several families, is now tho property of Captaii Rhys. The village, which is very populous, forms th southern suburb of Bradford, and is included within that borough. The substratum abounds with coal and free- stone, which have been worked for several centuries. T living is a perpet. cur.* in the dioc. of Ripon, val. ' in the patron, of tho Vicar of Bradford. The church ia of modern date. The parochial charities produce about