The Beauties of England and Wales, or, Delineations, topographical, historical, and descriptive, of each county (1801)
Britton, John, 1771-1857, Brayley, E. W. (Edward Wedlake), 1773-1854, Nightingale, Joseph, 1775-1824, Brewer, J. N. (James Norris), Evans, J. (John), fl. 1812, Hodgson, John, 1779-1845, Laird, Francis Charles, Shoberl, Frederic, 1775-1853, Bigland, John, 1750-1832, Rees, Thomas, 1777-1864, Hood, Thomas, d. 1811, Harris, John, 1756-1846 · London : Printed by Thomas Maiden, for Vernor and Hood [and 6 others] · leaf 114
his mu-nificence, and conferred large estates on the Abbey. By theseand other acquisitions, the revenues of the house were greatlyenriched,* and the Abbot obtained the honour of rankingamong those spiritual barons who sat and voted in Parliament,had the authority of bishops within their house, wore… … r. t « SHROPSHIRE. 87 hands,* gave the episcopal benediction, conferred the lesserorders, and in some instances were exempt from all authorityof the diocesan. It is uncertain when the Abbey of Shrewsburyreceived these high functions, but as the Abbot is mentionedamong the spiritual lords who voted…
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