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KNIGHTSBRIDGE. 511 KNOCK. mayne annexed, in the dioc. of Sarum, val. 332. The church, dedicated to St. Peter, has been recently repaired i enlarged. The charities produce about -10 per urn. KNIGHTSBRIDGE, a demesne in eo. Cork, Ireland, near Macroom. KNIGHTSBEIDGE, a suburban district of London, partly in the par. of St. Margaret, Westminster, but lly in the pars, of Kensington and Chelsea, Ken- sington div. of the Imnd. of Ossulstone, co. Middlesex, near Hyde Park Corner, and 3 miles W. of St. Paul's, London. This place, anciently called Kingcubridye and ihibriyg, was, until a recent date, considered dan- gerous for travellers approaching the metropolis by the great western road. It is now one of the most fashion- able parts of the West End, containing Lowndcs and Trevor squares, Vilton-crescent, Bclgrave-squ;ire, and several large mansions overlooking Hyde Park. Great improvements have been effected by the removal of a largo portion of the wall which formerly separated the park from the road, now protected by iron palisades, and by the erection of Rutland Gate, on the site of Rutland House. On the N. side, adjoining the park, are extensive cavalry barracks, and at the entrance from London, on the S. side of the road, is St. George's Hospital, founded in 1773, and once the seat of Lord Lanesborough. It con- tains also Kingston House, the Chinese Exhibition House, Archaeological Association, and extensive ale brewery, &c. There arc three churches St. Paul's, a perpct. cur. in the dioc. of London, val. 1,000, in the patron, of the Rector of St. Margaret's. The church, which stands in Wilton Place, was erected in 1810, at an expense of about 1.5,000. It is of brick and stone, with a lofty tower, in two stories, eacli having a window on its sidca and front, and the whole terminating in a rich embattled parapet of open work, wilh eight crocketted pinnacles, four of which rise from the angles. Holy Trinity is also a perpet. cur. in the patron, of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster. The church, which was rebuilt in 1789, originally belonged to an ancient hospital, or lazar-house, under the jurisdiction of the Abbot of Westminster. All Saints is a modern structure, erected in 1849. The Baptists have a place of worship, and there are National and charity schools. KXIGHTSFORD, a limit, in the par. of Knightwick, CO. Worcester, 7 miles W. of Worcester. It is situated near the bridge over the river Teme. KNIGHTS-HILL, a limit, in the par. of Strcatham, E. div. of the hund. of Brixton, co. Surrey, 5 miles S. of St. Paul's. It is situated near Dulwich, and was for- merly the seat of Lord Chancellor Thurlow. KNIGHT-STAINFORTH, a hmlt. in the tnshp. of Stainforth and par. of Giggleswick, West Riding co. York, 3 miles N. of Settle. It is situated near the river Kibble, which here forms a cascade called South Force. KXIGHTS-WOOl), a vil. in the par. of New Kil- patrick, co. Dumbarton, Scotland, 7 miles W. of Kirkin- tillm-h. KNIGHT-THORPE, a tnshp. in the par. of Lough- borongh, hund. of West Goscote, co. Leicester, 10 miles N.V. of Leicester. It is situated near the Lough- borough canal and river Soar. [See LOUGHHOIIOL'GH.] KNICHTWICK, a par. in the lower div. of the hund. of Oswaldslow, co. Worcester, 9 miles W. of , its post town, 5 E. of Bromyard, and -1 S. W. a tli v. The village, which is small, is situated on j. bank of the river Teme. It contains the cxt. par. "f Kcii.--wii'li-. The inhabitants are employed in the . ami tili; works. The surface is diversified with il in the valleys is a rich loam. The rect. * with the cur. of Doddenham annexed, ic. of Worcester, val. '266, in the patron, of .ml chapter. The church, dedicated to St. at Knightford Bridge, and waa erected ' . The obi church is still used as a burial chapel. was the burial-place of Colonel Lane's two daughters, 1 1. in his escape from Worcester. produce about 8 per annum. KXILL, a par. in the hund. of Wigmore, co. Here- ford, 4 miles K.W. of Kington, its post town, 3J S.W. of Presteign, and 23 N.W. of Hereford. It is situated near the bridge on the river Lug, at a short distance from Offa's Dyke. There is no village, only a few scattered houses. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Hereford, val. 90. The church, dedicated to St. Michael, is an ancient stono structure, with a tower crowned by a wooden spire. Sir Samuel Romilly is buried here. Kiiill Court is the principal residence. Sir John V/alsham, Bart., is lord of the manor. KNIPE, a hmlt. in tho par. of Bampton, co. West- moreland, 4 miles N.W. of Shap. It is situated on tho river Lowther, under Knipe Scar, where talc is found. KNIPE WATER, a trout stream in co. Lanark, Scotland, joining tho Avon near Strathavon. KNIPTON, a par. in tho hund. of Framland, co. Leicester, 7 miles S.W. of Grantham, its post town, and 10 N.E. of Melton Mowbray. Tho village, which is small, is situated in a vale on the banks of the river Devon. Immediately above tho village is the Grantham Canal reservoir, covering an area of 90 acres. Here are kennels for 60 couple of foxhounds. Tho surface is hilly. Tho tithes were commuted for land and corn- rents under an Act of Enclosure in 1797. Tho living is a rect.* in tho dioc. of Peterborough, val. 295. Tho church, dedicated to All Saints, is an ancient structure, with a square, pinnacled, and embattled tower. It has recently been thoroughly restored. The parochial cha- rities produce about 2.3 per annum. There is a National school, erected at the expense of the rector in 1850. There is a chapel for the Baptists. The Duke of Rutland is lord of the manor. KNITSLEY, or CONSIDE- CUM -KNITSLEY, a hmlt. in tho pat. of Lanchester, W. div. of Chester ward, co. Durham, 7 miles N.E. of Wolsingharn, and 11 N.W. of Durham. It is a station on tho Lanchester Valley branch railway. KNIVETON, a par. in the hund. of Wirksworth, co. Derby, 3J miles N.E. of Ashborne, its railway station and post town. The inhabitants are chiefly engaged in the cotton mills. Lime-burning is carried on. Tho land is chiefly rich pasture. The living is a perpet. cur. in the dioc. of Lichfield, val. 04. Tho church, dedicated to St. Michael, is an ancient edifice, with a low spired tower. The parochial charities produce about 11 per annum, including the endowment of Hurd's school, &c. There is a National school. KNOCK, a tnshp. in tho par. of Long Marton, East ward, co. Westmoreland, 4 miles N. of Appleby. It was formerly owned by the Boy villes and Rookbys, from whom it passed to tho Tuftons. The village is very ancient, and hence arose the saying in this part of tho country, "As old as Knock Cross." To tho E. of the township rise Knock Piko and Dufton Fell. from Dublin. It is situated on Clonderalaw Bay, and on the Kilrush and Killadysert road. It contains a police station, where petty sessions are held. Tho dispensary in the village is within tho Kilrush Poor-law Union. KNOCK, a hmlt. in co. Banff, Scotland, 6 miles S.E. of Cullen. It is a station on the Banfl'shire branch of tho Great North of Scotland railway. It is situated under Knock Hill, a mass of granite 2,500 feet high, from tho summit of which an extensive view is ob- tainril. On its slopes plumbago, garnets, and various crystals are found. KNOCK, a par. in the bars, of Costello and Clan- morris, co. Mayo, prov. of Conuaught, Ireland, 5 i N.E. of Clare. The roads from Clanniorris to Ballagh- direen, and from Ballyhannis to Kiliamugh intersect the interior. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Tuain, val. with Kiltullagh, 02-1, in the patron, of tho bislmi). Tho Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Agha- morc. There arc several hedge-schools. KNOCK, a vil. in tho par. of Belfast, co. Antrim, Ireland, 'i{ miles from Belfast, by tho Belfast and County Down railway, on which it is a station.