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FORVIE. 65 FOSTON-ON-THE- WOLDS. FORVIE, in the district of Ellon, co. Aberdeen, Scotland, an extinct par. now included in the par. of Slains. The greater part of this district is a sandy plain, upon which stand some ruins of the old parish church. FORWOOD, a hmlt. in the par. of Hampton Town, co. Gloucester, in the neighbourhood of Minchin- hampton. FOSCOTE, a hmlt. in the par. of Abthorpe, co. Northampton, 2 miles S.W. of Towcester. FOSCOTT, a hmlt. in the par. of Idbury, co. Oxford, 6 miles S.W. of Chipping Sodbury, in the vicinity of the river Evenload. FOSDYKE, a par. in the wap. of Kirton, parts of Holland, co. Lincoln, [6 miles S.W. of Boston, and 6 N.W. of Holbeach, its post town. The Algarkirk station on the Great Northern railway is about 2 miles W. of the village. It is bounded on the S. by the Fosdyke Wash, from which it takes its name. The river Trent flows by the parish on the W. This district is marshy, and a portion of it extra parochial. The Fosse-dike, constructed by Henry II., separates the parts of Lindsey from those of Kesteven. The living is a cur. annexed to the rect. of Algarkirk, in the dioc. of Lincoln. The church is dedicated to All Saints, and contains a font, adorned with pinnacles. There is also the chapel-of- ease of Holland Fen, the living of which is a perpet. cur.,* val. 80, in the patron, of the Eectorof Algarkirk. Middlecott's almshouses have an endowment of 170, and other charities produce about 50 per annum. The Wesleyans have a chapel, and there is a National school at Holland Fen. In the parish are springs said to bo of a petrifying nature. FOSHAM, a hmlt. united to Carlton, in the par. of Aldborough, East Riding co. York, 5 miles S. of Hornsca. FOSS, a district, or quoad sacra par., in the par. of Dull and Fortingal, co. Perth, Scotland. It is situated near the village of Fortingal, on the river Tumnell. Pitlochrie is its post town. It is in the presb. of Weem, and in the patron, of the crown. A fair is held on the first Tuesday in March (old style). FOSSCHAPLE, a quondam par. now united with Dull, co. Perth, Scotland. FOSSDALE, a hmlt. in the chplry. of Hardrow, North Riding co. York, 1 mile N. of Hawes. FOSSDYKE, a river, joining the Trent near Torksey to the Witham near Lincoln. FOSSE WAY, a British and Roman road, running from Moridunum (near Seaton and Axmouth, Devon) through Dchester, Stratton-on-Foss, Bath, Cirencester (where Ermine Street crossed), Claychester, or High Cross (Watling Street), Leicester (on the Via Devana), Verometum (near Willoughby), Ad Pontem (near Thorpe, on Ermine Street), Newark, Lincoln (to which it can be traced nearly all the way from Bath), Ludford, to near Great Grimsby, on the coast. FOSSOWAY AND TULLIEBOLE, a par. in the district of Eastern Perth, cos. of Kinross and Perth, Scotland, 3 miles S.W. of Kinross, containing the vils. of Crook-of-Devon and Gartwhinean, and the post vils. of Fossoway and Blairingone. It has Dunning on the N., Orwell and Kinross on the E., Cleish and Saline on the 8., and co. of Clackmannan on the W. Its length is 15 miles, and its breadth 3 miles. The surface contains a considerable proportion of upland and pasture, and includes part of the Ochill and Cleish hills. The rivers Devon and Gairney, and several smaller streams, effect the drainage ; the former has a fine fall at Caldron Linn. This par. is in the presb. of Auchterarder, and synod of Purth and Stirling. The minister has a stipend of 164. The church was built in 1806. There are a Free church and a 'chapel-of-ease here, a parish school and three others. Fossoway and Tulliebole were incorporated as one parish in the year 1614, up to which period they were included in the diocese of Dunblane. Tulliebole Castle, of Sir J. W. Moncrieff, Bart., is a fortalice of great strength, built in 1608. Aldie Castle was erected at the commencement of the 16th century ; within its grounds are the Carleith round-tower, within which human remains were excavated some years ago. This parish anciently belonged, with the neighbouring district, to the Murray family of Tullibardine, whose mansion stood on a spot now called . Palace-brae. Between Pitvar and Gartwhinean is the Monk's Grave. A small pool, called the "Trooper's Dubb," marks the grave of a royal trooper who died from the effects of a drinking match. The Devil's Mill and the Rumbling Bridge on the river Devon are objects of attraction ; and the Reformation Clog is preserved at the manse. FOSSY, FIMANOE, or FIMAHOE, a par. in the bars, of Cullenagh, East Maryborough, and Stradbally, Queen's County, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 4 miles S.W. of Stradbally, its post town. The surface consists of a soil varying in quality. The parish is traversed by the Stradbally and Balliuukill, and Athy and Castle-Durrow roads. The highest ground is 1,098 feet above the sea- level. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Leighlin, val. 119. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Stradbally. Here are five day schools. There is an abundance of limestone, and coal is worked. Fairs are held on the 5th April, 2nd July, and 18th October. FOSTERHOUSES, a vil. in the tnshp. of Fishlake, West Riding co. York, 3 miles N.W. of Thorne. FOSTER PLACE, a hmlt. in the tnshp. of Hepworth, West Riding co. York, 6 miles S. of Huddersfleld. FOSTERS BOOTH, a hmlt. in the pars, of Cold Higham and Pattishall, hund. of Towcester, co. North- ampton, 4 miles N.W. of Towcester, and 7 S.W. of Northampton. It is situated on the Liverpool main road, and is a meet for Lord Southampton's hounds. FOSTON, a par. in the wap. of Loveden, parts of Kesteven, co. Lincoln, 6 miles N.W. of Grantham, its post town, and 7 S.E. of Newark-on-Trent. The nearest railway station is Hougham, on the Great Northern line, about 2 miles E. of the village. The living is a cur. annexed to the vie. of Long Bennington, in the dioc. of Lincoln. The church is an ancient Gothic structure, with fine tower and pinnacles. The Wesleyans and Primi- tive Methodists have each a chapel, and there is a Na- tional school. The charities produce about 3 perannum. George Grote, Esq., is lord of the manor. The family of Manners-Sutton take the title of Baron Manners of Foston from this place. The tithes were commuted for land and a corn-rent under an Enclosure Act in 1775. FOSTON, a tnshp. in the par. of Scropton, hund. of Appletree, co. Derby, 6 miles N.W. of Burton. At Scropton is a railway station on the North Staffordshire line, about 1J mile S.E. of this village. It is situated on the N. bank of the river Dove. Foston Hall is the principal residence. Here is a meet for the Hoar Cross hounds. FOSTON, a par. in the hund. of Guthlaxton, co. Leicester, 6 miles S. of Leicester, its post town, and 8J N.E. of Lutterworth. The Countesthorpe station on the Midland line is 2 miles W. The village, which consists of several cottages, is situated on a tributary of the Sour. The principal occupation is stocking-knitting. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Peterborough, val. 240. The church, an ancient structure in the Norman style of architecture, is dedicated to St. Bartholomew. Sir C. M. Lamb, Bart., is lord of the manor. FOSTON, a par. and tnshp. in the wap. of Buhner, North Riding co. York, 7 miles S.W. of New Malton, and 12 N.E. of York, its post town. It is situated near the York and Scarborough line of railway, and includes the tnshp. of Thornton- le-Clay, with part of Flaxton-on-the- Moor. The Flaxton station on the above line is about 2 miles S. of the village. The surface is generally flat. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of York, val. 695, in the patron, of the lord chancellor. The church is a small structure of ancient date, dedicated to St. Andrew. The charitable endowments produce about 12 per annum. The Wosleyans, Primitivo Methodists, and Society of Friends have each a place of worship at Thornton-le-Clay, where the parochial school is situated. The Rev. Edmund Gray is lord of the manor. FOSTON-ON-THE-WOLDS, a par. and tnshp. in