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RINGEY. 322 RINGSLOW. 350, in the patron, of the crown. The church, which occupies a prominent site, serves as a landmark. There are still some remains of the old church. This parish is united to Kinsale in the Roman Catholic arrange- ment. There are a parochial and a Sunday school. Long Quays and Rathmore are the principal residences. A profitable fishing trade is carried on. Races and a regatta are held during the season. This parish was the scene of several severe struggles during the Spanish in- vasion of Kinsale in 1600. KIN GEY, a stream of the co. of Chester, rises near Macclesfield, and joins the Bollin helow Wilmslow. RINGFORD, a vil. in the par. of Tongland, co. Kirkcudbright, Scotland, 3 miles N. of Kirkcudbright, near the confluence of the rivers TarflF and Dee. RINGLAND, a par. in the hund. of Eynsford, co. Norfolk, 7 miles N.W. of Norwich, its post town. The village, which is of small extent, is situated near the river Wensum, and is wholly agricultural. The land is chiefly arable and pasture, with some marsh and common. The surface is undulating, the higher grounds commanding extensive views. The appropriate tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 165, and the vicarial for 105, besides a glebe of 11J acres. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Norwich, val. 60, in the patron, of the bishop. The church, dedicated to St. Peter, is an ancient structure, with a lofty embattled tower. The interior contains a font and a stained window. The chancel, which has been thoroughly re- stored, is separated from the nave by a carved screen, in the lower compartments of which are representations of tho apostles, painted and gilt. The parochial chari- ties produce about 26 per annum, of which 22 goes to the free school. There is a place of worship for Wes- leyans. Lord Stafford and T. T. Berney, Esq., are lords of the manor. RINGLESTONE, a hmlt. in the par. of Woodnes- borough, hund. of Eastry, lathe of St. Augustine, co. Kent, 2 miles S.W. of Sandwich. RINGLEY, a chplry. in the par. of Oldham-cum- Prestwick, hund. of Salford, co. Lancaster, 7 miles N.W. of Manchester, on the East Lancashire railway. The living is a perpet. cur.* in the dioc. of Man- chester, val. 250, in the patron, of the Rectors of Prestwich, Bury, and Middleton. The church is dedi- cated to the Holy Trinity. There is a school founded by Nathan Walworth in 1640, with an endowment of about 60 per annum. RINGMER, a hund. in the rape of Pevensey, co. Sussex, contains the town of Lewes and the pars, of Glynde, South Mailing, Ringmer, Stanmer, and St. Thomas in the Cliffe, comprising an area of 14,200 acres, exclusive of Lewes. RINGMER, a par. in the above hund., co. Sussex, 3 miles N.E. of Lewes, its post town, and 10 W. of Hail- sham. The village, which is chiefly agricultural, is situated on the road from Lewes to Hastings, and near the river Ouse. The Chailey union poorhouse is in this parish, also artillery barracks, which were erected during the French war, but are now disused ; part of the latter are converted into a kennel for the South Down fox hounds. The surface is diversified by elevations. The soil is in some parts clay, and in others a chalky marl. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of Chichester, val. 400, in the patron, of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is an ancient edifice, with a wooden spire, erected in lieu of an ancient steeple which fell into ruins. It has some monuments and brasses of great antiquity. The parochial charities produce about 31 per annum, of which 10 is applied in sup- port of the National schools for both sexes. Elizabeth Cheyney in 1620 founded and endowed an almshouse for two poor persons. The Independents have a place of worship. There are ruins of an old mansion, called Broyle Place, said to have been erected by one of the Archbishops of Canterbury, and whi^h was formerly surrounded by a deer park of 2,000 acres in extent. RINGMORE, a par. in the hund. of Ermington, co. Devon, 5 miles W. of Kingsbridge, and 4 S.W. of Modtrary, its post town. The village, which is of small extent, is situated on the coast of Bigbury Bay, near the mouth of the Avon. Mr. Roe's harriers meet in this parish. Small vessels come up the Avon laden chiefly with coal, and a considerable mackerel and pil- chard fishery is carried on. The tithes have been com- muted for a rent-charge of 235, and the glebe contains 100 acres. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Exeter, val. 400. There are two schools. RINGORAN, or RINGRONE, a par. in the tars, of Kinsale, East Carbery, and Courcies, co. Cork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 2J miles S.W. of Kinsale, its post town. The surface lies along the river Bandon, and extends towards the S. into the sea, forming part of the S. wing of Kinsalo Harbour. The soil is good. The living is a rect. and vie. in the dioc. of Cork, val. 562, in the patron, of the bishop. The church is situated at Sandy Cove. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Courcies. There are a parochial and several private schools. Among the principal seats are Coolmain and Glouneveraine. There are coast- guard stations at Howes Strand, Sandy Cove, and the Old Head of Kinsale, on which last point stands a lighthouse with a fixed light visible for 23 miles. The fisheries employ many of the people. In tho vicinity arc ruins of Duncearma Castle, formerly the residence of tho De Courceys, to whom this part of the country was granted after the conquest of Ireland. There are also ruins of other strongholds. RING'S-ASH. See ASHREIONEY. RINGSEND, a post-office vil. in the par. of St. Mary, Donnybrook, co. Dublin, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, ij mile E. of the general post-office, Dublin. It is situ- ated upon the river Dodder, near Irishtown, at the point where that river empties itself into the Liffey. The road to Sandymount and the Pigeon House fort crosses the parish. The village consists of several poor streets in a neglected condition. The Grand Canal Docks are on the opposite side of the Dodder. There are a Roman Catholic chapel, a Wesleyan meeting-house, and Na- tional school. There are glass-works, salt-works, and boat-building yards, also coastguard stations at Pigeon House road and Ringsend point. RINGSFIELD, a par. in the hund. of Wangford, co. Suffolk, 2J miles S.W. of Beccles, its post town. The village, which is of small extent, is wholly agricul- tural. The ruins of Little Redisham church are en- closed in a field near the Hall, it having once been a separate parish. The glebe contains about 40 acres. The living is a rect.* with that of Little Redisham con- solidated, in the dioc. of Norwich, val. 550. The church, dedicated to All Saints, is an ancient structure with a thatched roof, and a tower containing two bells. The interior of the church contains a brass of N. Gar- neys and family, bearing date 1600. There is a school for girls. The Independents and Wesleyans have each a place of worship. Little Redisham Hall is the principal residence. J. Garden, Esq., is lord of the manor. RINGSHALL, a par. in the hund. of Bosmere, co. Suffolk, 5 miles from Stowmarket, its post town, and 4J S.W. of Needham Market railway station. The village, which is straggling, is wholly agricultural. The soil is chiefly clayey. The framework of the Royal Exchange, built by Sir Thomas Gresham, was made here and in the adjoining parish of Battisford. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 562 10s., and there are 93 acres of glebe. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Norwich, val. 505, in the patron, of Pembroke Col- lege, Oxford. The church, dedicated to St. Catherine, has a square tower, the upper part of which has been damaged by lightning. W. Adair, Esq., is lord of the manor. Fossils of the Saurian and other extinct species have been found here. RINGSHALL WITH INCOME AND WARDS, a hmlt. in the par. of Ivinghoe, co. Bucks, 3 miles S.E. of Ivinghoe. ^RINGSLOW, a hund., called also Isle of Thanet, co. Kent, contains the watering-place of Broadstairs and the pars, of Birchington, St. Lawrence, Margate, Min-