It is divided into Twenty Hundreds, viz.

• Farington.
• Ganfield.
• Hormer.
• Oake.
• Wanting.
• Shrivenham.
• Lainborn.
• Kentbury.
• Westisle.
• Morton.
• Faircrosse.
• Braye.
• Reading.
• Charlton.
• Sonning.
• Cookham.
• Wargrove.
• Bernersh.
• Riplessmore.
• Theale.

And in these Hundreds are Twelve Market-Towns, viz.

• Abbington M. and Fr.
• Wallingford Tu. and F.
• Faringdon Tu.
• Ockingham Tu.
• Maiden-Head W.
• Hungerford W.
• East-Isley W.
• Newberry Th.
• New-Windsor Sa.
• Wanting Sa.
• Reading Sa.
• Lainborne.

This Shire hath formerly had in it six Castles, of which there now remains only that magnificent one of Windsor, one of his Majesties Palaces — In this Castle the Victorious Prince Edward the third was born — In it is instituted the most honourable Order of the Garter of St. George, a signal of Martial Prowess— And in the Chappel of this Castle there lye interred the [Page 3] Bodies of Henry the 6. Edward the 4th. Henry the 8th and (as is supposed) of King Charles the First. The first Institution whereof was in Anno Dom. 1350. And those that first received the order were,

• Edward the 3d.
• Edward Prince.
• Henry Duke of Lan­caster.
• Tho. Earl of War­wick.
• Captain de Bonch.
• Ralph Earl of Staf­ford.
• W. Mountecut E. of Sal.
• Roger Mert' Earl of March.
• John de Lisle Knight.
• Tho. Burwash K.
• Jo. Beauchamp K.
• John de Mohun K.
• Hugh Courtney K.
• Tho. Holland K.
• John Grey K.
• Ri. Fitz-Simon K.
• Miles Stapleton K.
• Tho. Wall K.
• Hugh Wrothsley K.
• Nele Loring K.
• John Chandos K.
• James de Andley K.
• Otho. Holland K.
• Henry Eme King.
• Zanchet Dabridg
• Will. Paganell K.

The Chief Town is Reading, lying in the La­titude of 51 degrees, 28 min. And West from London, and is distant therefrom 32 Miles, viz. To Cole-Brooke 15, to Maiden-head 22, to Read­ing 32, but by more accurate and late Admea­surement, it is found to be 44 Miles, distant from London.

The Town of Reading is Governed by a Mayor and Aldermen.

The Arms of the County: The Field is Argent, three Castles Gules, over the middlemost a Bucks Face erect of the second Horned Or,—On a chief Vert, between the Bucks Horns the Arms of Eng­land and France Quartered.

THis Shire is bounded on the East by Hertford-shire and Cambridge-shire — On the West by Buckingham-shire — On the South by Hertford-shire —On the North by North­ampton-shire and Huntington-shire.

It containeth in length 24 miles — in breadth 12 miles — in Circumference 72 miles.

The Air in this Shire is very Temperate and hath very plenteous Soyl in the North part there­of, occasioned by the watering of the River Ouse, which often overfloweth it, the Southern part is not so fertile, but is made to be so by industry, and it yieldeth the best Barley in England,— The Country is generally Champion, but in many places intermixed with Meadow and Pasture-grounds.

The Chief Commodities are Corn, Cattle, But­ter, Cheese and Poultry.

It is in the Diocess of London, and hath in it 116 Parishes, and out of this Shire are elected 4 Members to sit in Parliament,

• Knights 2
• Bedford 2

It is divided into Nine Hundreds, viz.

• Stodden.
• Willy.
• Barford.
• Redbornspike.
• Wixamtree.
• Biggleswad.
• Clifton.
• Flitt.
• Manshead.

And in these Hundreds are 10 Market-Towns, viz.

• Luton, Monday.
• Bedford, Tu. and Sa.
• Leighton, Tu.
• Biggleworth, Tu.
• Dunstable, Wed.
• Ampthil, Th.
• Woburn, Fr.
• Shefford, Fr.
• Tuddington, Sa.
• Patton, Sa.

In this Shire were some Castles, viz. Woodhill, Eaton, Temsford and Ampthil, an Honour now be­longing to the Crown.

The Chief Town in this Shire is Bedford, lying in the Latitude of 52 degrees 10 m. and bears N. W. by N. from London, and is distant there­from 40 Miles, viz. Thus, From London to Barnet 10. To St. Albans 20. To Luton 28. To Barton Clay 33. To Bedford 40. but by a more accurate Admea­surement it is found to be 48 miles distant from London.

Through the Town of Bedford runneth the Ri­ver Ouse, having a Stone-bridge over it — This Town is governed by a Major, Two Bay­liffs, two Chamberlains; a Recorder, a Town-Clerk and 3 Serjeants with Maces.

The Arms of the Town of Bedford, is a Demy-Eagle, the Wings displayed over a Castle upon a Hill, all Proper.

The Names of those honourable Families which have the Titles of Dukes and Earls of Bedford.

• John Plantaginet.
• George Nevell.

• Ingelram Covey.
• John Russell.

On New-years day 1399 (just before the War between the two Houses of York and Lancaster be­gan) the above mentioned River Ouse sudainly ceased its Course, and stood still, so that men did pass three Miles together on foot in the depth of the Channel, and backwards the Waters swelled up to a very great height.

It is storied that once in Bedford Town K. Offa's Leaden Tomb hath often appeared to such that look not after it, but to them that seek for it, it never appears.

At Aspel Gowiz in this Shire near Woburn, is a certain Earth which turneth Wood into Stone, and that a Wooden Ladder was to be seen in a Monastery neer adjoyning, which having lain a good while covered with this Earth, was digged out again all stone.

Dunstable a Town in this Shire standing upon a Chalkey-Hill, hath 4 streets in it, and in each of them a Pond, which are fed only with Rain (for they have not a Well in the Town less than 24 Cubits deep) and yet these Ponds are never dry.

THis Shire is bounded on the East by Bedford-shire and Hertford-shire — On the West by Oxford-shire — On the South by Bark-shire — And on the North by Northampton-shire and Bedford-shire.

It containeth in Length 39 Miles — In breadth 18 — and in Circumference 138.

The Air in this Shire is very pleasant, whole­some and temperate, yielding good content, both to mind and body. — The soyl is Rich, Fat and Fruitful, yielding abundance of Grass, Corn, and Cattle, for it maintains an infinite number of Sheep whose Fleeces are much admired for their fineness through the whole Turkish Empire.

The Shire is chiefly divided into two parts by the Chiltren Hills which run through the Middle thereof — The Vale below is Plain and Cham­pion, a Clay stiff and rough Soyl, naked of Wood, but abounding in Meadow, Pasture, and Tillage.

It is in the Diocess of London, and hath in it 185 Parishes, and out of this Shire are Elected [Page 9] Fourteen Members to sit in Parliament.

• Knights 2
• Buckingham 2
• Cheping-Wiccomb 2
• Aylesbury 2
• Agmondesham 2
• Wendover 2
• Merlow 2

It is divided into Eight Hundreds, viz.

• Newport.
• Buckingham.
• Cotstowe.
• Ashenden.
• Aylesbury.
• Burnham.
• Disborough.
• Stocke.

And in these Hundreds are 15 Market-Towns, viz.

• Oulney, Mond.
• Amersham, Tu.
• Cole-brooke, W.
• Chesham, W.
• Winslow, Th.
• Wendover, Th.
• Baconfield, Th.
• Stony Stratford, Fr.
• Ivingoe, Fr.
• High Wickham, F.
• Buckingham, S.
• Newport, Sat.
• Alisbury, Sa.
• Risborough, Sa.
• Great Marlow, Sa.

This Shire hath been strengthened with 4 Ca­stles now all demolished.

The Chief Town in this Shire is Buckingham, lying in the Latitude of 52 degrees 2 minutes, and bearing from London N. W. by W. and is distant therefrom 44 Miles, viz. From London to Acton 6. To Uxbridge 15. To Amersham 24. To [Page 10] Wendover 30. To Aylesbury 34. To Bucking­ham 44. but by more accurate Admeasurement 60 Miles. This Town is pleasantly seated upon the River Ouse, which circuites the Town on eve­ry side saving the North, and over it are 3 Stone-Bridges —

The names of these Honourable Families who have born the Titles of Earls of Bedford.

• Walter Gifford, Earl.
• Richard Stanbow, Earl.
• Thomas of Woodstoke, Earl.
• Humphry Stafford, Earl.

The Town of Buckingham is governed by a Bailiff, and 12 Principal Burgesses.

The Arms of the Town of Buckingham is Party per Pale, Gules and Sable, over all a Swan Ar­gent Crowned and chained Or.

IS bounded on the East by Suffolk and Nor­folk — On the West by Bedford-shire and Huntington-shire — On the South by Essex and Hertford-shire — And on the North by Lincoln-shire.

This Shire containeth in Length 35 Miles — In Breadth 20 Miles — And in Circumference 130 Miles.

Cambridge-shire cannot be commended for a serene or wholesome Air, especially the Northern parts thereof, for that the Fens do so infect the Air thereabout.

Their chief Commodities are Cattle, Malt and Saffron.

It is in the Diocess of Ely, and hath in it 163 Parishes — And out of this Shire are elected to sit in Parliament.

• Knights 2
• Ʋniversity of Cambridge. 2
• Town of Cam­bridge. 2

It is divided into Seventeen Hundreds, viz.

• Wisbich.
• Girvij or Wichford.
• Ely.
• Staplehow.
• Cheveley,
• Raddesley.
• Stane.
• Chelford.
• Flendish.
• Northstowe.
• Chesterton.
• Papworth.
• Stow.
• Wetherlee.
• Arningford.
• Tripelow.
• Witlesford.

And in these Hundreds are Eight Market-Towns, viz.

• New-Market, Tues.
• Caxton, Tues.
• Royston, Wed.
• Linton, Thurs.
• March, Frid.
• Cambidge, Saturd.
• Wisbich, Saturd.
• Ely, Saturd.

The Principal Town in this Shire is Cambridg, which (as Robert de Reymington tells us) was made a University in the Reign of King Edward the First; but far more ancient, if it be true that is said, it was built by Cantabar a Spaniard, 375 years before the Birth of Christ. However,

This University is situate in the Latitude of 52 deg. 12 min. and lies N. by E. from London, and is distant therefrom 44 Miles: As from London to Waltham 12 Miles; to Ware 20. to Puckeridge 25. to Barkway 32. to Cambridge 44— But by a more accurate Admeasurement, the distance of Cambridge upon the Road is 52 Miles.

The University of Cambridge consisteth of these several Colledges and Halls, viz.

The Town of Cambridge is Governed by a Mayor and Aldermen.

Cambridge-Arms: The Field is Gules, a Bridge with three Wall-Towers on it Proper—In Chief a Flower-de-luce Or, between two Roses Argent.

• William, Brother to Ra­nulph, E. of Chester.
• John of Benand, Uncle to Philip, Q. to Edw. III.
• William, Marquess of Juers.
• Edmund of Langley, D. of York.
• Edward, D. of York.
• Richard, E. of Cambridge.
• Richard, D. of York.
• James D. Hamlinton.
• Charles Stuart, Duke of York.
• Sussex and Sidney, Col­lateral.

IT is bounded on the East by Darbyshire and Staffordshire — On the West by Denbyshire and Flintshire — On the South by Shropshire and Denbyshire — On the North by Lancashire.

It containeth in Length 45 Miles — In Breadth 32 Miles — And in Circumference 145 Miles.

The Air for temperature and the Soil for fer­tility is inferior to none, and far exceeding the neighbouring Counties; although the Climate be cold, yet the warmth of the Irish Seas melt the Snow sooner than in other Countries, and the Inhabitants are generally long liv'd.

The chief Commodities are Corn, Cattle, Sheep, Fish, Fowl, Mil-stones, and Cheese plenty, and the best in all England.

It is in the Diocess of Chester, and hath in it 85 Parish-Churches, and 38 Chappels of Ease — And out of this Shire are Elected 4 Members to sit in Parliament.

• Knights 2
• Chester 2

It is divided into Seven Hundreds, viz.

• Wicehall.
• Eddesbury.
• Broxton.
• Bucklow.
• Northwich.
• Macclesfield.
• Nantwich.

And in these 7 Hundreds are 13 Market-Towns.

• Malpas, Monday.
• Maxfield, Monday.
• Altrincham, Tuesday.
• Tarvin.
• Frodsham, Wednes.
• Sanbich, Thursday.
• Northwich, Friday.
• Stopford, Friday.
• Nantwich, Saturday.
• Middlewich, Saturd.
• Congleton, Saturday.
• Huntsford, Saturday.
• West-Chester, Wednesday and Saturday.

The principal Town in this Shire is the City of Chester, lying in the Latitude of 53 deg. 16. min. — bearing from London North West, and distant therefrom 140 Miles, thus — To Bar­net 10 — To St. Albans 20 — To Dunstable 30 — To Brickhil 37 — To Stony-Straford 44 — To Tocester 50 — To Daventry 60 — To Coventry 82 — To Colesil 90 — To Lich­field 102 — To Stone 120 — To Wich 135 — To Chester 150.

This City was raised from the Fort of Ostorius, Lieutenant of Britain for the Emperor Claudius— Over the River Dee is a Stone-Bridge built upon 8 Arches, at either end thereof is a Gate, and from them Gates issue the Walls of the City in a Quadrangular form high and strongly built. In [Page 17] this Wall are 4 Gates, 3 Posterns and 7 Watch-Towers. On the South part of the City is a state­ly Castle built in a Circular form, and a Court­yard about it enclosed with a circular Wall — In the North part is the Minster the Bishop's See —

This City was incorporated by K. Henry the 7th; and is yearly governed by a Maior with Sword and Mace before him, 2 Sheriffs, 24 Al­dermen, a Recorder, a Town-Clerk and a Serge­ant of Peace, 4 Sergeants and 6 Yeomen.

The Arms of the County Palatine of Chester is, Azure, Three Garbs or Wheatsheaves Or. A Dagger Erect Proper.

The Arms of the City of Chester is, In Pale dexter Gules, Three Demy Lyons Guardant, Or.

The Nobility of this County, namely the Earls of Chester, since the Norman Conquest.

• Hugh Lupus.
• Richard the Son of Hugh.
• Ranulph Meschines.
• Ranulph Gernones.
• Hugh Cevelioc. E. S.
• Ranulph Blundevil.
• John Scot, Earl.

THis County is bounded on the East by De­vonshire — On the West and North by the Irish or Virginian Sea — And on the South by the British Sea.

It containeth in Length 70 Miles — In Breadth 35 Miles — And in Circumference 150 Miles.

The Air of this County is mightily cleansed by the sharp Gales which blow over it from the se­veral Sea-Coasts, making it very pure and subtil, and consequently very healthful; the County in general (except the East end thereof) troubled by violent blasts, many times leaving their Hou­ses without covers.

The Soil in most places is hilly, separated one from another by narrow Valleys — The su­perficies or upper part of the Land in general is very barren, but the inner parts thereof very rich, by reason of the great quantities of Tin and Cop­per-Mines, which County continues best stored with that Merchandise of any part of the World besides.

The Commodities of this County are Copper, Tin, Fish, and Fowl in abundance, but Corn and Cattel not so plentiful — And besides the Tin and Copper-Mines, whose Vein in the lower [Page 21] Valleys at low water may be seen above the ground; there are also in some Rocks found Gold and Silver, and Diamonds also shaped and polish­ed by nature, which Diamonds are not inferior to those so much esteemed, save only in blackness and hardness, but then they exceed them in mag­nitude, for there are of them found as big as Walnuts.

It is in the Diocess of Exceter, and hath in it 161 Parishes — And out of it are elected 44 Members to sit in Parliament.

• Knights 2
• Dunhivid, alias Lanceston. 2
• Leskard 2
• Loswithell 2
• Truroe 2
• Bodmyn 2
• Helston 2
• Saltaishe 2
• Camelford 2
• Port-Pigham, a­lias, Welstow 2
• Graw-pound 2
• Eastlow 2
• Penryn 2
• Tregoney 2
• Bossiney 2
• St. Ives 2
• Fowey 2
• St. Germins 2
• Michell 2
• Newport 2
• St. Mawes 2
• Killington 2

It is divided into 9 Hundreds, viz.

• Penwith.
• Kirri.
• Powder.
• Pider.
• West.
• Trig.
• Lesnowth.
• East.
• Stratton.

In which are 21 Market-Towns, viz.

• Stratton, Tuesd.
• Truroe, We. & Sa.
• Penrin, W. F. & S.
• St. Ives, We. & Fr.
• St. Colomb, Thurs.
• Falmouth, Thurs.
• Market Jew, Th.
• Penzanch, Thurs.
• St. Germans, Frid.
• Camelford, Frid.
• Listhyel, Frid.
• Foy, Sat.
• East Looe.
• Saltash.
• Padstow, Sat.
• Grampond, Sat.
• Tregnye, Sat.
• Helston, Sat.
• Launston, Sat.
• Liskard, Sat.
• Bodman, Sat.

The chief Town is Launston, lying in the La­titude of 50 deg. 42 min. — Bearing from London W. S. W. and distant therefrom 170 Miles, thus — From London to New Brain­ford 8. To Stanes 12. To Hartley-Row 28. To Basing Stoke 36. To Andover 52. To Salisbury 70. To Shaftsbury 88. To Sherbourn 100. To Ax­minster 119. To Honiton 126. To Excester 138. To Launston 170. But by more accurate Admea­surement 216.

The Dukes and Earls of Cornwal since the first Constitution are,

• Robert de Morton.
• Regnald, base Son of William the Con­queror.
• [Page 23]John, Son to K. Henry the II.
• Richard E. of Cornwal, and K. of Romans.
• Edward, Son to K. Eward I.
• Pierce Gaveston, Earl of Cornwal.
• John of Eltham, Earl of Cornwal.
• Edward P. of Wales, D. of Cornwal, and 2d of Chester.

IS bounded on the East by Northumberland and Westmorland,—On the West by the Irish Sea— On the South by Westmorland and Lancashire— and on the North by Scotland.

It containeth in length 56 Miles,—in breadth 32 Miles—and in Circumference 173 Miles.

The Air is sharp and piercing, but is much mitigated by the Northern Hills, which break the Storm, and falling Snow.

The Soil is fertile for the most part, both for Corn and Cattle, and the Maritime places are well furnished with Fish and Fowl, and the Ri­vers bear a kind of Muscle that beareth Pearl.

The chief Commodities are Sheep, Copper, Brass, Cole, Fowl, Fish, Cloath, and Black Lead.

It is in the Diocess of Chester and Carlisle; and hath in it 58 Parishes.

Out of it are Elected 6 Members to sit in Parliament.

• [Page 28]Knights 2
• Carlisle 2
• Cockermouth

This County is not divided into Hundreds the former.

In it are contained 15 Market-Towns.

• Cockermouth, Mond.
• Wigton, Tuesday.
• Brampton, Tuesday.
• Perith, Tuesday.
• Bootle, Wednesday.
• Whitehaven, Thurs.
• Ireby, Thursday.
• Kirk-swald, Thurs.
• Longtown, Thursday
• Aston Moor, Saturday
• Carlisle, Saturday.
• Egremont, Saturday
• Ravenglas, Saturday
• Keswick, Saturday
• Abbeyholm, Saturday

The chief City in this Shire is Carlisle, lying in the Latitude of 55 deg. 0 min.—Bearing from London N. N. W. and distant therefrom 2 [...] Miles. Thus,—To Warington 136. To Lanca [...] 187. To Kendall 203. To Carlisle 235. But [...] more accurate admeasurement upon the Ro [...] 301 Miles.

This City is pleasantly seated betwixt the [...] Rivers Eden, Petterell and Cand. In the days [...] Egfrid K. of Northumberland was walled about and again defaced by the Danes, and so con [...] nued 200 years, till the time of K. Rufus, w [...] rebuilt the Castle, and placed therein a Colo [...] of Flemings.

This County hath formerly been strengthen [...] with 25 Castles, which were dissolved by K [...] Henry the 8th.

• [Page 29]Hen. Clifford Earl of Cumberland.
• Marcatus, Earls of Carlisle.
• Ron. Meschems, Earls of Carlisle.
• Andrew Harkley, Earls of Carlisle.
• James Hay, Earls of Carlisle.
• Charles Howard, Earls of Carlisle.
• Prince Rupert, Duke of Cumberland.

The Coat Armor of the City Carlisle is, Argent, a Castle between two Roses Or, In a Chief Gules, a Lyon Passant Gardant of the second. The Base Wavy Argent and Sable.

IS bounded on the East by Nottinghamshire. On the West by Staffordshire. On the South by Leicestershire. And on the North by Yorkshire.

It containeth in length 34 Miles. In breadth 26. And in Circumference 130 Miles.

The temperature of the Air of this Shire (as most of the Inland Counties of England are) is ve­ry wholsom.

The Soyl in the South and East Parts very rich, but the North and West Parts very hilly, with a black and mossy barren ground: These two different Soils are severed by the River Der­went, the Water whereof (in some places) is made black by the Earth it passeth by.

The Commodities of this Shire are Milstones, Crystal, Alabaster, Whetstones. And in the Peak, Pit-Cole, Iron and Lead.

It is in the Diocess of Lichfield and Coventry, and hath in it 106 Parishes.

Out of it are elected 4 Parliament Men.

• Knights 2
• Derby 2

Its Division is into Six Hundreds, viz.

• Highis Peak Hund.
• Scarsdale Hund.
• Workesworth Hund.
• Appletree Hund.
• Ofap Hund.
• Reppington Hund.

And in these Hundreds are 10 Market-Towns, viz.

• Alfreton, Monday.
• Bakwell, Mond.
• Wirksworth, Tuesd.
• Tideswall, Wednesd.
• Dronfield, Thursday.
• Derby, Friday.
• Bolsover, Friday.
• Chesterfield, Saturday.
• Ashbourn, Saturday.
• Drawfield.

In this Shire have been formerly 7 Castles.

The Principal or Shire-Town is Derby, afford­ing the best Ale in England, which they say makes them long liv'd. It lyeth in the Latitude of 52 deg. 58 min. Bearing from London N. by W. and is distant therefrom 98 miles. Thus, From London to Northampton 54. To Leicester 78. To Loborough 86. And to Derby 98. But by ex­act measure upon the Road, it is found to be 122 miles and a half. This Town of Derby is seated upon the West Bank of Derwent, where also a small Brook runneth through the Town under 9 Bridges. Besides these, there is another Bridge built all of Free Stone over Derwent, and upon it is a fair Stone Chappel, called St. Maries Chappel. In this Town is S. Alhallows Bell-Tower, which is both lofty and beautiful, it was built at the Charges of Young Men and Maids. It is a Town-Corporate, with the yearly Government of two Bailiffs, which are elected out of 24 Bre­thren, [Page 33] besides as many Burgesses of Common Council, a Recorder, Town-Clerk, and two Ser­geants with Maces.

• William Ferres, Earl of Derby.
• Edward, E. of Lancaster, Earl of Derby.
• John of Gant, D. of L. Earl of Derby.
• Thomas Stanly, Earl of Derby.

THis County is bounded on the East by Somer­setshire and Dorsetshire. On the West by Cornwall. On the South by the Brittish Sea. And on the North by the Severn.

It containeth in length 52 miles. In breadth 47 miles, and in Circumference 202 miles.

The Air of this County is sharp and wholsom.

The Soil is Hilly and Woody.

The chief Commodities are, Tin, Lead, Ker­sies, Serges, Bone-Lace, Corn in abundance in the Valleys, and Load-stones of good value have been found upon Dartmore Rocks.

This Shire is in the Diocess of Excester, and hath in it 394 Parishes.

Out of it are elected 26 Members which sit in Parliament.

• [Page 36]Knights 2
• Exeter 2
• Totnes 2
• Plimouth 2
• Oakehampton 2
• Barnstable 2
• Plymton 2
• Honiton. 2
• Tuvistock 2
• Ashburton 2
• Clifton, 2
• Dartmouth, and 2
• Hardress, 2
• Beralston 2
• Tiverton 2

Its Division is into 33 Hundreds, viz.

• Branton H.
• Sherwell,
• Hartland,
• Shebbe,
• Fremington,
• South Moulton.
• Black Torrington,
• Lifton,
• Tavestoke,
• Roborough,
• Plimpton,
• Armington,
• Witheridge,
• Crediton,
• Woonford,
• Tingbridge,
• Heytor,
• Colridge, H.
• Stanborough,
• Exmister,
• Budley,
• Halberton,
• Tyverton,
• Bampton,
• Hemyocke,
• Axmister,
• Culliton,
• Hayrudge,
• Clifton,
• North Tauton,
• Shebbeate,
• Winckley,
• St. Mary Otery.

And in these Hundreds are 32 Market-Towns.

• Plymouth, Mo. & Th.
• Bediford; Tuesday.
• Tiverton, Tues.
• Ottery, Tues.
• Excester, Wen. & Fri.
• Dodbrook, W.
• Newton Abby, W.
• Medbury, Thurs.
• Chulmleigh Bower, Th
• Colliton, Thurs.
• Hatburly, Friday.
• Barnstable, Friday.
• Kings Bridge, Sat.
• Plimpton, Sat.
• Totnesse, Sat.
• Ashburnton, Sat.
• Chidley, Sat.
• Morton, Sat.
• Dartmouth, Fri.
• Okehampton, Sat.
• Tavestock, Sat.
• Houlsworth, Sat.
• Torrington, mag. Sat.
• South Molton, Sat.
• Columpton, S.
• Crediton, S.
• Honicon, S.
• Axminster, S.
• Plimpton, S.
• Ilforcombe—
• Bradnidge—
• Sidmouth—

The Principal place in this Shire, is the City of Excester, lying in the Latitude of 50 deg. 43 min. It bears from London W. S. W. and is distant from it 138 miles. Thus, To Hounslow 10. to Stanes 15. to Hartley-Row 31. to Basing-stoke 39. to Andover 55. to Salisbury 70. to Shaftsbury 85. to Sherburn 97. to Crookham 107. to Axminster 116. to Excester 138. But by more accurate measure upon the Road, the distance hath been found to be 172.

In this Shire are several good Harbours for Shipping, the chief are Tamer and Tore, but the [Page 38] Principal of all is Ex, upon which this Town is seated, and from whence it took its name of Excester.

This City is Governed by a Mayor, 24 Bre­thren, a Recorder, a Town-Clerk, and other Officers, their Attendants.

• Richard Rivers, Earl of Devonshire.
• Hugh Courtney, Earl of Devonshire.
• Humphrey Stafford, Earl of Devonshire.
• Charles Blount, Earl of Devonshire.
• Will. Cavendish. Earl of Devonshire.
• John Holland, Dukes of Excester.
• Thomas Beaufort, Dukes of Excester.
• Henry Courtney, Marquesse of Excester.
• Thomas Cecil, Earl of Excester.

THis Shire is bounded on the East by Hant­shire. On the West by Devonshire and So­mersetshire. On the South by the Brittish Sea. And on the North by Wiltshire.

It contains in length 54 miles. In breadth 30 miles, and in Circumference 170 miles.

The Air of this Shire is healthful, and the Sea yieldeth the Shrub called Isidis Plocamos, growing without Leaves like Coral, it is most plentiful about the Island of Portland.

The Soil is fat, affording many Commodities, and pleasant in her situation, being watered with many fresh and running Springs.

The chief Commodities of this Shire, are Cat­tel, Sheep, Corn, Wool, Kersies.

It is in the Dioeess of Bristol, and hath in it 248 Parishes.

Out of this Shire are elected 20 Parliament men.

• [Page 41]Knights 2
• Poole 2
• Dorchester 2
• Lyme Regis 2
• Weymouth 2
• Welcomb Regis 2
• Bridport 2
• Shafton 2
• Wareham 2
• Corf Castle 2

Its Divisions are five, viz.

• Sherbourn
• Bridport
• Shafton
• Dorchester
• Blanford

And in these 5 Divisions are 29 Hundreds, viz.

• White-Church H.
• Bemister,
• Redohave,
• Tollerford,
• Lowsbarrow,
• Eggardon,
• Ʋgscomb,
• Sherbourn,
• Yeatminster,
• Buckland,
• Redlane,
• Brownsell,
• Whitway, H.
• Puddletown,
• Winfrith,
• Beere,
• Rushmore,
• Cogdeane,
• Badbury,
• Knowlton,
• Ʋpwinborn,
• Newton,
• George,
• Rowbarrow,
• [Page 42]Hasler, H.
• Craneborne,
• Culliford,
• Totcomb, H.
• Pimpern.

And in these Hundreds are 19 Market-Towns,

• Middleton, Mon.
• Pool, Mond. & Thur.
• Weymouth, & Mel­com Reg. Tu. & F.
• Cerne Abbas, Wed.
• Cranborn, Wed.
• Abbots Bury, Thurs.
• Sherbourn, Th. & Sat.
• Corse Castle, Th.
• Sturminster, Th.
• Frampton, Th.
• Wimborn Minster, Fr.
• Dorchester, Sat.
• Shaftsbury, Sat.
• Blandford, Sat.
• VVorham, Sat.
• Lime,—
• Bird Port,—
• Bemyster,—
• Everstwit,—

The Chief and most remarkable place in this Shire is Dorchester, lying in 50 deg. and 35 min. of North Latitude. It bears from London S. W. by W. and is distant therefrom 85 miles, thus, To Basing-stoke 39. to Stockbridge 55. to Dunk­ton 67. to Cranburn 76. to Blandford 85. to Dor­chester 97. but by measure on the Road 112 miles.

This City is situate on the South-side of Frome, and hath formerly been Walled about, part of which Wall upon the West and South side, yet remaineth. Not far from which there remaineth the Tract and Trench almost meeting the River, a Fortification of Earth trenched about and mount­ed above the ordinary plain 150 foot, and con­tains [Page 43] about five Acres of Ground, wherein plenty of Corn grows.

This City is Governed by 2 Bailiffs, elected out of 8 Magistrates or Aldermen, a Recorder, Town-Clerk, and 2 Sergeants attending them.

• Osmond, Earl of Dorset.
• John Beaufort, Marquess of Dorchester.
• Thomas Grey, Marquess of Dor.
• Thomas Sackvile, Earl of Dor.

THis Bishoprick and City is bounded on the East by the German Ocean. On the VVest by Westmorland and Cumberland. On the South by Yorkshire. And on the North by Northum­berland.

It containeth in length 35 miles. In breadth 30 miles. And in Circumference 105 miles.

The Air of this Countrey is sharp and piercing.

The Soil on the Eastern part of it is Richest, the South is Moorish but most inhabited, the VVest all Rocky, affording neither Grass nor Grain, but only it feeds Cattle, and is well stored with Coal, as the whole Countrey is.

The Eastern part which I said before was the Richest, yieldeth great plenty of Coal, and where it hath plenty of Coal, it is notwithstanding very fruitful and good Land.

The Commodities of this Countrey are Coles, Lead and Iron.

It is in the Diocess of Durham, and hath in it 118 Parishes.

Out of it are elected 4 Members for Parlia­ment men.

• Knights 2
• Durham 2

The Division of it is not into Hundreds, but VVakes, which are Four.

In this Bishoprick are 6 Market-Towns.

• Darlington, Monday.
• Barnard Castel, Wed.
• Bishop Ankland, Th.
• Sunderland, Friday.
• Durham, Saturday.
• Stainthorp—

The Principal place in the County is the City of Durham, lying in the Latitude of 54 deg. and 50 min. It bears from London N. by W. and is distant therefrom 200 Miles. Thus,

From London to Waltam Cross 12. to Hodsdon 17. to Ware 20. to Buntingford 27. to Royston 33. to Caxton 42. to Huntington 48. to Stamford 69. to Grantham 85. to Newark 95. to Tuxford 105. to Doncaster. 123. to Wentbridge 130. to Tadcaster 142. to York 150. to Borrowbridge 163. to North­allerton 176. to Dorlington 186. to Durham 200. But the same way being measured upon the Road, it will be found to contain 262 miles.

Of this County the Bishops have had the Roy­alty of Princes, and the Inhabitants have pleaded Priviledges (in time of War) not to pass over the River Tyne.

The Arms of Durham are, Azure, a Cross Flooree Or, between four Lyons Rampant Argent.

THis County is bounded on the East by the German Ocean. On the West by Hartford­shire and Middlesex. On the South by Kent. And on the North by Suffolk.

It contains in Length 45 miles. In Breadth 38 miles. And in Circumference 148 miles.

The Air of this Shire is temperate, but down in the Hundreds towards the Sea-side it is very Aguish.

The Soil for the most part is good, and in some parts so fruitful, that after 3 years Glebe o [...] Saffron, the Land for 18 years more will yield plenty of Barly without any manuring with dung or the like, and then bear Saffron again. One Acre of this Ground (which is most in the North part of the County) will yield 80, or 100 weight of moist Saffron in a year, which when dryed will be worth about 20 l. sterling.

The principal Commodities of this Shire are, Cloaths, Stuffs, Hops, Saffron, Oysters, &c.

It is in the Diocess of London, and hath in it 415 Parishes.

Out of it are elected 8 Members to sit in Par­liament.

• [Page 49]Knights 2
• Colechester 2
• Harwich 2
• Malden 2

Its Division is into 20 Hundreds, viz.

• Ʋtlisford, H.
• Clavering,
• Waltham,
• Becontre,
• Ongar,
• Dunmow,
• Freshwell,
• Hingkford,
• Whittham,
• Chelmsford,
• Barstable, H.
• Lexden,
• Winstree,
• Thurstable,
• Dengie,
• Rotchford,
• Tendering,
• Havering,
• Harlow,
• Chafford,

And in these Hundreds are 21 Market-Towns, viz.

• Harwich, Tuesd.
• Manytree, Tu.
• Billerakey, Tu.
• Waltham Abby, Tu.
• Braintree, Wednes.
• Rumford, Wed.
• Brentwood, Th.
• Epping, Th. & Fr.
• Haulsteed, Fr.
• Thaxted, Fr.
• Chelmsford, Fr.
• Colchester, Sat.
• Maldon, S.
• Cogshall, S.
• Walden, S.
• Dunmore, S.
• Hatfield, S.
• Raleighe, S.
• Hornden, S.
• Barkin, S.
• Cheping Onger, S.

In this County are 5 Castles, and as many Ha­vens, and two of His Majesties Mannors.

The Principal place in this County is Colchester, lying in the Latitude of 51 deg. 58 min. It bears from London N. E. And is distant from it 43 miles, Thus, From London to Rumford 10. to Burnt-Wood 15. to Chelmsford 2. to Colchester 43. But being measured upon the Road it is distant 50 miles.

This City of Colchester is situate upon the South side of the River Coln, and is walled about, raised upon a high Trench of Earth, now defaced, it hath 6 Gates of entrance, and 3 Posterns in the West wall, and 9 watch-Towers for defence.

The City is said to be Built by Collus the Brit­tish Prince, Anno Christi 124. and in it were born Lucius, Helena, and Constantine, the first Christian King, Empress and Emperor in the World.

It is Governed by Two Bailiffs, 12 Aldermen, all wearing Scarlet, a Recorder, a Town-Clerk, and 4 Sergeants at Mace.

The Arms of this City of Colchester is Azure, a Cross Trunked Argent between 3 Coronets, Or.

• Geffrey Mandevile, E.
• Humphrey Bohun, E.
• Thomas Woodstock, E.
• Henry Bourcheir, E.
• Tho. Cromwell, Earl.
• Will. Par, E.
• Walter Euren, and
• Arthur Capell.

IS bounded on the East by Warwickshire and Oxfordshire. On the West by Monmouthshire. On the South by Wiltshire and Somersetshire. And on the North by Worcestershire.

It contains in length 60 miles. In breadth 26 miles. And in Circumference 190 miles.

The Air is very pleasant and wholsom.

For the Soil, the Hilly part of this Country affords fine Wool, which proceeds from a small Sheep long necked and square of Bulk and Bone. The lower part is exceeding fruitful, and rich in Grain almost of all sorts, so that Mr. Cambdes says, it returns an hundred for one. About Bri­stol is store of Coals. The Northern part abounds in fruit, so that the Trees which grow in the very Hedges without grafting, do naturally bear not only Fruit, but such that for beauty and taste exceeds all other, and will keep till a new supply, and some sorts will not wither in a whole year. Farthermore, this Shire hath many Vineyards in [Page 53] it which produce Grapes that make Wine little inferior to that which comes from France.

The chief Commodities of this Shire are, Corn, Wool, Cloath, Steel, Timber, Sider and Perry.

It is in the Diocess of Gloucester, and hath in it 280 Parishes.

Out of this Shire are elected 8 Parliament-Men.

• Knights 2
• Gloucester 2
• Tewkesbury 2
• Cirencester 2

Its Division is into 30 Hundreds, viz.

• Cleeve, Hundred.
• Tibolston,
• Cheltenham,
• Tewksbury,
• Westminster,
• Slaughter,
• Berkley,
• Grombaldash,
• Langley & Swinshed,
• Dirburst,
• Kistage,
• Kings Borton,
• Pockle Church,
• Henbury,
• Thornbury,
• Dudstone, H.
• Blidestoe,
• S. Briovels,
• Westbury,
• Botloe,
• Crothern,
• Rapsaye,
• Whitston,
• Britles Barrow,
• Bradley,
• Longtree,
• Bisteigh,
• Barton,
• Wotton,
• Gloucester.

And in these Hundreds are 26 Market-Towns, viz.

• Dean Magna, Mon.
• Wickware Mon.
• Cirencester, M. & Fr.
• Panswick, Tues.
• Minchinghamp­ton, Tu.
• Horton, Tu.
• Marshfield, Tu.
• Letchlad, Tu.
• Campden, W.
• Bristoh W. & Sat.
• Blackley, W.
• Tedbury, W.
• Gloucester, W. & Sat.
• Stow on the Would, Th.
• Cheltenham, Thurs.
• Dursley, Th.
• Chipping Sudbury, Th.
• Fair Ford, Th.
• Newent, Friday.
• Newham, Fr.
• Stroud, Fr.
• Woottton underedge F
• Tewksbury, Saturday.
• Winchcombe, Sat.
• Leonards Stanley, Sat.
• Thornbury, Sa.

The Principal Place in this County, is the City of Gloucester; being in the Latitude of 51 deg. 53. min. it bears from London W. by N. and is distant therefrom 81 miles. Thus, From London to Brainford 8. to Colebrook 15. to Maiden­head 22. to Nettlebed 33. to Abbingdon 45. to Farringdon 55. to Perrors Bridge 69. to Glou­cester 81. But the distance upon the Road is 102.

This City is seated upon the River Severn, about the middle of the Shire, it was first built by the Romans. It hath formerly been walled about with a strong wall, except that part which lyes against the Severn, some reliques whereof [Page 55] in many places yet remain visible to witness their strength.

This City is not great, but is wholsomly seated upon a Hillock, the Streets every way descend­ing from the Cross.

It is Governed by a Maior, 2 Sheriffs and 12 Aldermen, having a Sword and Maces born be­fore them.

The Arms of the City of Gloucester are, Or, three Cheavornets Gules.

• Robert Fitz Hammon, Earl of Gloucester.
• William Mandevile, Earl of Gloucester.
• Robert de Millant, Earl of Gloucester.
• Richard de Clair, Earl of Gloucester.
• Ruff. Monthorner, Earl of Gloucester.
• Hugh Spencer, Earl of Gloucester.
• Hugh de Audley, Earl of Gloucester.
• Tho. of Woodstock, Earl of Gloucester.
• Humphrey, Dukes of Gloucester.
• Richard, Dukes of Gloucester.

Besides the chief City of Gloucester from whence the County taketh its name, we have the fair City of Bristol, built upon the Rivers Avon and Frome; Competitor for Merchandize (almost) with London, and with York for beauty. It standeth partly in this County and partly in Somersetshire; but being a County of it self, will acknowledge obedience to neither.

THis Shire is bounded on the East by Sussex and Surrey. On the West by Dorsetshire and Wiltshire. On the South by the Brittish Sea. And on the North by Berkshire.

It containeth in Length 66 miles. In Breadth 30 miles. And in Circumference 176.

The Air is Temperate but thick, by reason of the Vapours arising from the Sea and Rivers, whose plenty of Fish and their increase do plen­tifully satisfie the injuries they sustain by the Vapours.

The Soil is rich for Corn and Cattle, plentiful for Wood, and pleasant for Pasturage, and happy in all Commodities either for Sea or Land.

In it are four Principal Havens, viz.

• Portsmouth,
• Titchfield,
• Homble,
• Southampton.

all of them commodious both to let in and loose out Ships of very great burthen.

The chief Commodities of this Shire are Corn, Cattle, Iron, Wool, Honey and Kersies.

It is in the Diocess of Winchester, and hath in it 253 Parishes.

Out of it are elected 26 Members to sit in Parliament.

• Knights 2
• Winchester, 2
• Southampton, 2
• Portsmouth, 2
• Yarmouth, 2
• Petersfeild, 2
• Newport, alias Medena, 2
• Stockbridge, 2
• New-town, 2
• Christ-Church, 2
• Whitchurch, 2
• Limington, 2
• Andever, 2

Its Division is into 39 Hundreds, viz.

• Evinger,
• Kingscleer,
• Holshot,
• Odiham,
• Crandall,
• Alton,
• Barmanspit,
• Chutley,
• Basingstoke,
• Overton,
• Parstow,
• Andevor,
• Wherewell,
• Micheldever,
• Buntesborow,
• Sutton,
• Selborn,
• Eastermeane,
• Meanestoke, and
• Suberton,
• Fawley,
• Buddlesgate,
• Kingsunborn,
• Bartonstacy,
• Thornegate,
• New Forrest,
• Fordingbridge,
• Ringwood,
• [Page 60]Christ-Church,
• Redbridge,
• Waltham,
• Mansbridge,
• Tichfield,
• Portsdown,
• Portsmouth,
• Bosmere,
• Hailing,
• Fartham,
• Finchdean.

And in these Hundreds are 16 Market-Towns, viz.

• Southampton, Tu. & F
• Kingsclere, Tues.
• Winchester, W. and S.
• Basing-Stoke, W.
• Ringwood, W.
• Alceston, Th.
• Petersfield, S.
• Alton, Sat.
• Odiam, S.
• Andover, S.
• Ramsey, S.
• Lamington, S.
• Portsmouth, Th. & S.
• Newport in Isle of Wight, W. and Sa.
• Christ-Church,
• White-Church.

In the Shire are many Strong Castles, as Hurst, Calshot, Southampton, St. Andrews, Worth, Por­chester, and the South Castle, besides Bulworks and Blockhouses for the Countries defence.

In this County is the City of Winchester; And the Arms of this City are, Gules, a Castle between two Lyons of England in Fess, and between four other Castles in square, all Or.

The Principal Town in this Shire is Southamp­ton, lying in the Latitude of 50 deg. 56 min. It bears from London S. W. by W. and is distant therefrom 60 miles, thus, From London to New Brainford 8. to Stanes 15. to Bagshot 25. to Alton [Page 61] 39. to Alesford 47. to Twiford 54. to Southamp­ton 60. But the distance measured upon the Road is 78 miles.

This Town of Southampton is Populous, Rich, and Beautiful, most strongly Walled about with Square Stone.

• 1. Cliton a Saxon, Earl of Winchester.
• 2. Sear Quincy, Earl of Winchester.
• 3. Hugh Spencer, Earl of Winchester.
• 4. Lodowick Bruget, Earl of Winchester.
• 5. William Pawlet, Marquess of Winchester.
• 6. Bogo or Beavous, Earl of Southampton.
• 7. William Fits William, E. of Southampton.
• 8. Thomas Wriotheosley, E. of Southampton.

THis Shire is bounded on the East by Essex. On the West by Buckingham and Bedford­shire, On the South by Middlesex. And on the North by Cambridgeshire.

It containeth in length 30 Miles,—in breadth 28 Miles—and in Circumference 130 Miles.

The Temperature of the Air is sweet and healthful, and is seated in a Climate neither too hot nor too cold, occasioned by the many Rivers which run through this Shire.

The Soil is Rich, Plenteous and Delightful, and yields abundance of Corn, Cattle, Wool and Grass, and is destitute of nothing that is either Pleasant or Profitable to the Life of Man.

The Principal Commodities are Wheat, Barley, and Malt.

It is in the Diocesses of London, Chichester, and Lincoln, and hath in it 120 Parishes.

Out of it are Elected 6 Members which sit in Parliament.

• [Page 64]Knights 2
• St. Albans 2
• Hertford 2

Its Division is into 8 Hundreds, viz.

• 1. Odsey,
• 2. Edwinstreet,
• 3. Branging,
• 4. Brodewater,
• 5. Hitching,
• 6. Dacor.
• 7. Hertford,
• 8. Caisho.

And in these Hundreds are 18 Market-Towns,

• Barnet, Mon.
• Barkhamsted, M.
• Buntingford, M.
• VVatford, Tues.
• Ware, Tues.
• Hitching, Tues.
• Sabsworth, Wed.
• Hempsted, Thurs.
• Hatfield, Th.
• Hodsdon, Th.
• Bishop Stafford, Th.
• Baldock, Th.
• Stevenedge, Frid.
• Tringe, Frid.
• Stondon, Fr.
• Hertford, Sat.
• S. Albans, Sat.
• Rickmanswortb, Sat.

Stevenedge and Redbourn, 2 new Markets.

The Principal Town in this Shire is Hertford, lying in the Latitude of 51 deg. 50 min. bearing from London N. by W. and is distant therefrom 20 Miles, Thus, From London to Barnet 10. to Hertford 20. But the way upon the Road is 22 miles measured.

This Town of Hertford (though the Shire-Town) is not the richest, the turning of the way through Ware, having much hindred Tra­vellers from going through it: It hath been for­merly a Baliwick, but is now governed by a Mayor, nine Burgesses, a Recorder, and Two Serjeants, their Attendants. The Arms of Hert­ford is, A Hart in a Field Proper.

• Roger, Earl of Clare and Hertford.
• Edward Senior Earl of Hertford.

In this County, three remarkable Battels of Ci­vil dissention in England have been fought, viz.

The First on the 23d of May, 1455. in the Town of St. Albans, by Richard D. of York, the Earls of Warwick and Salisbury, and Lords of Fow, Cambridge and Cobham, against K. Henry the 6. In whose defence, Edw. D. of Somerset, Henry E. of Northumberland, and John Lord Clif­ford, with 5000 more lost their Lives: The King himself wounded in the Neck with an Arrow, the D. of Buckingham and Lord Sudley in their Faces, Humphrey E. of Stafford in his right Hand, and the E. of Dorset almost slain. There were on the Dukes part only 600 slain. The King by them was brought to London, and a Reconciliation made by their advancements unto Dignities and Offices.

The Second Battel was also fought at St. Al­bans on the 17th of February being Shrove-Sunday, by Q. Margaret, against the Dukes of Norffolk and Suffolk, the Earls of Warwick and Arundel, who [Page 66] by force kept the King her Husband with them, and by constraint he held, and on their side fought, till the Field was lost, and the Lords fled; when with great joy he was received by his Queen, and young Prince Edward.

The Third Battel was fought in Anno 1471. upon the 14th of April being Easter-Day, near High Barnet, by the Earls of Warwick and Ox­ford, and Marquesso Mountaculo against K. Edw. 4. who led with him K. Henry the 6th. (his Prisoner) unto that Field, and that day obtained the Vi­ctory against his Enemies. There were Slain in this Battel, Richard Nevil, the stout E. of War­wick, with his Brother the Marquess, and the E. of Oxford put to flight, and the Duke of Excester sore wounded, and left in the Field for Dead. On the King's part were Slain the Lords Cromwell, Bowcher and Barns, and on both parts the num­ber of 10000 Men.

IS bounded on the East by Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. On the West by Radnorshire. On the South by Monmouthshire. And on the North by Shropshire.

It containeth in length 63 Miles. in breadth 36 Miles. And in Circumference 101 Miles.

The Air is very healthful, temperate and wholsom.

The Soyl of this County is exceeding Rich for Corn and Cattle, and about Lemster is the finest Wool in all England.

The Chief Commodities of this County are Syder, Corn, Wood, and the best Wool in any part of England.

It is in the Diocess of Hereford, and in it are 176 Parishes.

Out of it are elected 8 Parliament Men.

• [Page 68]Knights 2
• Hereford 2
• Lemster 2
• VVeobly 2

Its Division is into 11 Hundreds, viz.

• 1 Wignore,
• 2 Wolsey,
• 3 Broxash,
• 4 Stretford,
• 5 Radlow,
• 6 Grimsworth,
• 7 Greytree,
• 8 Webtree,
• 9 Ewjaslacy,
• 10 Wormelow,
• 11 Huntington.

In these Hundreds are 8 Market-Towns, viz.

• Branyeard, Monday.
• Pembridge, Tues.
• Lidbury, Tuesd.
• Kyneton, Wedn.
• Webley, Thurs.
• Rosse, Thurs.
• Lemster, Friday.
• Hereford, Wed. Friday, and Saturday.

The most eminent place in this County is the City of Hereford, lying in the Latitude of 52 deg. 12 min. and bearing W. N. W. from London, and distant therefrom 101 miles, thus, From London to Maidenhead 22. to Nettlebed 33. to Alington 46. to Farrington 56. to Perrors-bridge. 69. to Gloucester 81. to Rosse 91. to Hereford 101. But according to a more accurate admeasurement upon the Road, it is distant from London 130 miles.

The City of Hereford is Walled about, having six Gates for entrance, and 15 Watch-Towers for defence. It is yearly Governed by a Mayor, cho­sen out of one of the 30 Citizens, which are called the Election, whoever after is known for an Alderman, and cloathed in Scarlet, the four eldest Aldermen are Justices of the Peace, and graced with a Sword-bearer, a Recorder, a Town-Clerk, and 4 Sergeants with Maces.

The Arms of the City of Hereford are, Gules, three Lyons Passant Guardant, Or.

• William Fitz Osbourn, Earl.
• Robert Bossue, Earl.
• Miles, Consta. of England.
• Henry Bohun, Earl.
• Henry Bullingbrook, D. Stafford.
• Walter D'Evreux, Visc. Heref.

Upon the 2d of February being Candlemas-Day, in the year 1461. near Ludlow, a great Battel was fought between Jasper E. of Pembrook, and James Butler E. of Ormond and Wiltshire, against Edward E. of March, in which 3800 men were Slain. The two Earls fled, and Owen Tenther taken and beheaded. Before this Battel began, there appeared visible in the Heavens, 3 Suns, which after a while all joyned together, and be­came One as before. This caused Edward after­wards [Page 70] to give the Sun in his Glory for his Badge and Cognizance.

THis Shire is bounded on the East by Cam­bridgeshire. On the West by Northampton­shire. On the South by Lincolnshire. And on the North by Northamptonshire.

It containeth in length 23 Miles. In Breadth 18. And in Circumference 65 Miles.

The temperature of the Air of this County is not so good as in other parts of England, in re­spect of the great quantity of Meers in it; yet the Natives that dwell about them, are healthful and live very long; but Strangers are subject to much Sickness.

For the Soyl, the Hilly part is for the Plough, and the Valley for Pasture, which is accounted as good as any in England.

The Chief Commodities are Corn, and Cattle.

It is in the Diocess of Lincoln, and hath in it 79 Parishes.

Out of it are elected 4 Parliament Men.

• Knights 2
• Huntingdon 2

Its Division is into 4 Hundreds, viz.

• Norman Cross,
• Hurstingstone,
• Leightenstoned,
• Toltan.

And in these Hundreds are 6 Market-Towns, viz.

• St. Ives, Mond.
• Yaxley, Tuesd.
• Ramsey, Wedn.
• St. Neots, Thurs.
• Kimbolton, Friday.
• Huntingdon, Sat.

The Principal Town in this County is Hunting­don, lying in the Latitude of 52 deg. 21 min. It bears from London N. by W. And is distant therefrom 48 miles. Thus, From London to Ed­monton 6. to Waltham-Cross 12. to Ware 20. to Puckeridge 24. to Royston 33. to Huntingdon 48. But by more accurate admeasurement upon the Road, it is found to be 57 miles.

By Charter from K. John, this Town hath a peculiar Coroner, Profit by Toll and Custom, Recorder, Town-Clerk, and 2 Bailiffs annually Elected.

The Seal of this Town, is in a Ring, a Hunts­man, with Dog, Staff, &c. all Proper.

• [Page 74]Waldeof, E. of Huntingdon.
• Simon de St. Lizio, E.
• Henry Prince of Scotland, E.
• William Clinton, E.
• Guyford Angolesme, E.
• John Holland, F.
• Thomas Gray, E.
• William Herbert.
• George Hastings.

KEnt is bounded on the East by the Narrow Seas. On the West by Surrey. On the South by Sussex. And on the North by Essex.

It contains in length 60 miles. In breadth 30. And in Circumference 170 miles.

The Air of this County is neither so serene nor wholsom, as other parts of England are, which is occasioned by the many Vapours that arise from the Sea and River of Thames, which almost en­compass the same, making it a kind of Peninsula. And as it is not so healthy and clear, neither is it so cold as other parts of England, especially in the lower places near the Sea, for the Snow upon a Thaw in the Winter, will sooner be dissolved in the Valleys, than on the Hilly parts of this County.

For the Soil, thus much in general may be said: The Weald for Wood. East-Kent for Corn. Rumney for Meadow. Tenham for an Orchard. Sheppey and Reculver for Wheat. Thannet for Barley. And Hedcorn for the Brood of big, fat and commended Capons.

The chief Commodities of this County, are Corn and Fruit.

It is in the Diocesses of Canterbury and Roche­ster, and hath in it 408 Parishes.

Ten Members are elected out of it to sit in Parliament.

• Knights 2
• Canterbury 2
• Rochester 2
• Maidston 2
• Queenborough 2

Its Division is into 5 Lathes, & 67 Hundreds, viz.

• 1 Sutton.
  • Black Heath,
  • Bromeley,
  • Lesnes,
  • Axtane,
  • Rookesly,
  • Godsheath,
  • Westerham,
  • Somerden.
• 2 Aylesford.
  • H [...]o,
  • Shamele,
  • Toltingtroe,
  • Chetham,
  • Wortham,
  • Larkfield,
  • Littlefield,
  • Twyford,
  • Tunbridge,
  • Watchlingston,
  • West Bamfield,
  • Brenchley,
  • Marden,
  • Eghorne,
  • Maidstone.
• 3 Scray.
  • Milton,
  • Tenham,
  • Feversham,
  • Becton,
  • Felbore,
  • Chart,
  • Wye,
  • Byircholt,
  • [Page 77]Galehill,
  • Ashford,
  • Blackborne,
  • Tenderden,
  • Barkley,
  • Cranbrooke,
  • Rolvenden,
  • Selbrightenden,
  • East Barnfield,
  • Newyndene.
• 4 St. Augustine.
  • Ringslow,
  • Blengate,
  • Whitestable,
  • Westgate,
  • Downchamford,
  • Preston,
  • Bredge,
  • Kinghamford,
  • Seasalter,
  • Wingham,
  • Eastry,
  • Corniloe,
  • Bewksbrough,
  • Longport.
• 5 Shepway.
  • Folkestane,
  • Lovingborne,
  • Stowting,
  • Heane,
  • Byrcholtsran.
  • Streats,
  • Worth,
  • Ham,
  • Langfo [...]t,
  • S. Martin,
  • Newchurch,
  • Alowsbridge,
  • Oxney.

In these Hundreds are contained 29 Market-Towns, viz.

• Eltham, M.
• Wrotham, Tu.
• Lenham, Tu.
• S. Mary Cray, W.
• Westram, W.
• Gouldhurst,
• Wye, Yhurs.
• Rumney, Th.
• Lydd, Th.
• Fockestone, Th.
• [Page 78]Bromley, Th.
• Maidstone, Th.
• Rochester, Fr.
• Tunbridge, Fr.
• Tenderden, Fr.
• Smarden, Fr.
• Woolwich, Fr.
• Malinge, Sa.
• Milton, Sa.
• Cranbrooke, Sa.
• Hyth, Sa.
• Bartford, Sat.
• Sevenoke, Sat.
• Gravesend, W. & S.
• Feversham, W. & S.
• Canterbury, W. & S.
• Dover, W. & S.
• Sandwich, W. & S.
• Appledoor.—

This County aboundeth with Navigable Ri­vers, that of Medway which divideth the County being the chief. In this County are also four Cinque-Ports, viz.

• Dover.
• Rumney.
• Sandwich.
• Winchelsey.

Of these four, Dover with the Castle is the chief, and by ancient Authors hath been accoun­ted the Lock and Key to the whole Realm of England.

This County hath the happiness to be possessed of two Cities and Bishops Sees, viz. Canterbury and Rochester; strengthened with 27 Forts and Castles, and graced with 8 of the Kings Palaces, and beautified with many Stately Buildings.

The chief and principal City in this County is Canterbury, the See of the Metrapolitan of England. It lyeth in Latitude of 51 deg. 17 min. And bears East from London, being distant there­from [Page 79] 44 miles, Thus, From London to Dartford 12. to Rochester 23. to Sittingborn 31. to Can­terbury 44 miles. But being measured upon the Road, its distance from London is found to be 56 miles.

This City was (as Historians record) built 900 years before the Nativity of our Saviour, and was the first erected School for Education in Arts and Sciences, and was the motive which in­duced Sigibert King of the East Angles, to lay his foundation for Cambridge University.

In this City were Married K. John and Isabella his Wife, and also with the Marriages of K. Henry the Third, and K. Edward the First. And with the Interments of Edward the Black Prince; Henry the Fourth and Joan his Wife. And at Feversham were interred K. Stephen, and Maud his Queen. After divers afflictions by the Danes, this City was at length fortified by Richard the Se­cond, and afterwards Walled about by Simon Sadbury, Arch-Bishop of that See.

Next to Canterbury, Rochester requires the pre­heminence of all the other Towns. Historians report that this City was first built by Julius Caesar. How or by whom these two Cities are Governed, I do not find; But the Arms of Can­terbury is, Gules Martlets in a Chief Argent, a Lyon Passant Guardant, Or.

And the Arms of Rochester is Argent, a Plain Cross Gules, with an R in the Centre Or. In Chief a Lyon of England.

• [Page 80]Odo, Bishop of Boyen.
• Will. Iprese E. of Flan.
• Hubert de Burgh.
• Edmond Woodstock.
• Tho. Holland.
• Edmond Graye.

IS bounded on the East by Yorkshire. On the West by the Irish Sea. On the South by Cheshire. And on the North by Cumberland and Westmorland.

It contains in length 57 miles. In breadth 32 miles. And in Circumference 65 miles.

For the Temperature of the Air, it is thin and piercing, and not troubled with gross Mysts or Fogs. The People are very Comely, Strong, Healthful, long liv'd, and not subject to Novel Diseases.

For the Soil, It is not very fruitful; yet it breeds a great number of Cattel, and those of a very great proportion, having goodly Heads, and large spread Horns. It yieldeth great store of Coles, and a competent increase of Flax. The Plain of this County is very good for Wheat, and Barley; but that which lyes at the bottom of the Hills, is best for Oats.

The chief Commodities that this County affords, are Cole, Cattel, Fowl, Fish and Flax.

It is in the Diocess of Chester, and hath in it 61 Parishes.

And out of it are elected 14 Members to sit in Parliament.

• Knights 2
• Lancaster 2
• Preston 2
• Newton 2
• Wigan 2
• Clitherow 2
• Liverpoole 2

Its Division is into 6 Hundreds, viz.

• Loynsedale,
• Amounderne,
• Blackburn,
• Laisand,
• West Darbie,
• Salford.

And in these Hundreds are 26 Market-Towns, viz.

• Boulton, Mon.
• Blackborn, M.
• Wigan, M. and Fr.
• Poulton, Mon.
• Cartmill, Mon.
• Hornby, Mon.
• Haws-head, Mon.
• Rochdale, Tues.
• Charley, Tu.
• Ormek rk, Tues.
• Kirkham, Tues.
• Prescot, Tues.
• H [...]slington, Wed.
• Coln, Wed.
• Warington, W.
• Preston, W. F. & S.
• Bury, Thurs.
• Gastinge, Th.
• Ʋlverston, Th.
• Lancaster, Sa.
• Manchester, Sa.
• Clitheroe, Sa.
• Leverpoole, Sa.
• Dalton, Sa.
• Leigh —
• Great Eccleston—

The Shire-Town in this County is Lancaster, lying in the Latitude of 54 deg. 10. min. And it beareth from London N. W. by N. and is di­stant therefrom 187 miles. Thus, From London to Barnet 10. to St. Alban 20. to Dunstable 30. to Stony Stratford 44. to Toceter 50. to Daven­try 60. to Coventry 74. to Lichfield 94. to Ruge­ley 99. to Stone 110. to Newcastle 116. to War­rington 136. to Newton 141. to Wiggan 148. to Preston 162. to Garstang 172. to Lanca­ster 187. But by a more exact admeasurement upon this Road, it is found to be distant from London 232 miles.

This Town is very pleasantly situate, but the Inhabitants thereof do not much abound in Wealth. It is built on the South-side of the Ri­ver Lon: The principal Glory of this Town con­sisteth in the Church, the Castle and the Bridge, and in it are many fair and long Streets. To this Town K. Edward the Third granted a Mayor and two Bailiffs, which are elected out of 12 Brethren, assisted by 24 Burgesses, by whom it is yearly Governed, with the supply of 2 Cham­berlains, a Recorder, Town-Clerk, and 2 Ser­geants at Mace.

The Arms of this Town is, Party per Fesse Vert and Gules, in Chief a Quadrangle of Castles walled Argent, and in Base a Lyon of England.

• Edmond Croukback Earl.
• John of Gaunt, D.

• [Page 87]Henry the IV.
• Henry the V.
• Henry the VI.
• Henry the VII.

• Edward IV.
• Edward V.
• Richard III.

After many Battels and conflicts, at length by the happy Marriage of Henry the 7th. K. of Eng­land, next Heir to the House of Lancaster, with Elizabeth Daughter and Heir to Edward the 4th. of the House of York, the Red and white Roses were United.

Although Lancaster be the Shire Town, yet the Town of Manchester far exceedeth it, which is famous (not only for the Church, Colledge and Market-Place, but) for the great resort to it for Cloathing. It was by Anthony the Emperour called Mancunium, and was made the Fort and Station of the Romans.

Bible Chester also in this County (though but a little Town) hath been esteemed and called The Richest Town in Christendom.

THis Shire is bounded on the East by Lincoln­shire. On the West by Warwickshire. On the South by Northamptonshire. And on the North by Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

It containeth in length 30 miles. In breadth 26 miles. And in Circumference 100 miles.

The Air of this Shire is mild and wholsom, making the Inhabitants very healthy and long liv'd.

The Soil is good for the production of Corn, Cattle, and Coles.

The principal Commodities are Pease, Beans, Cattle, and Wool.

It is in the Diocess of Lincoln, and hath in it 192 Parishes.

Out of it are elected 4 Parliament Men.

• Knights 2
• Leicester 2

Its Division is into 6 Hundreds, viz.

• West Goscote,
• Sparkingho,
• Goodlaxton,
• Gartrey,
• East Goscote,
• Framland.

And in these Hundreds are 12 Market-Towns, viz.

• Hinckley, Mon.
• Mont Sorell, Mon.
• Melton Mowbrey, Tu.
• Harborough, Tu.
• B [...]sworth, Wednes.
• Loughborow, Th.
• Waltham Would, Th.
• Hallaton, Th.
• Lutterworth, Th.
• Billesden, Frid.
• Leicester, Sat.
• Asby de la Zouch, Sa.

The Principal Town in this Shire is Leicester, lying in the Latitude of 52 deg. 41 min.

It beareth from London N. N. W. and is distant therefrom 78 miles. Thus,

From London to Barnet 10. to St. Albans 20. to Dunstable 30. to Stony-Stratford 44. to Nor­thampton 54. to Haverborough 66. to Leicester 78. But by more accurate admeasurement along the Road 98 miles.

This Town is said to be built by King Leir, who lived 844 years before the Birth of Christ.

By whom this City is annually Governed, I do not find; but the Arms of the Town seem to be the same with that of Robert de Bellemont who was first Earl thereof; which is Gules, a Cinquefoil Ermine, pierced of the Field.

• [Page 92]Robert de Bellemont.
• Simon de Montefort.
• Ranulph, Earl of Chester.
• Simon de Montefort.
• Edmond Crouchback.
• Will. de Bavar. E. of Holland.
• John of Gaunt, D. of Lancaster.
• Robert Dudley.

LIncolnshire is bounded on the East by the German Ocean. On the West by Leicester­shire. On the South by Cambridge and Northamp­tonshire. And on the North by Yorkshire.

It containeth in length 60 miles. In breadth 44 miles. And in Circumference 170 miles.

The Temperature of the Air, upon the East and South part, the Air is thick and foggy by reason of the Fen-Grounds thereto adjoyning; but withal very moderate and pleasing.

The Soil of this County on the North and West parts is abundantly fertile, pleasant and Rich, stored with Pasturage, Arable and Mea­dow Grounds. The East and South parts is Fenny and Brackish, and for Corn barren: But for Fowl and Fish, no County in the Kingdom can compare with it.

The Chief Commodities that this Shire afford­eth, are Wool, fat Cattle, Fish, Fowl, Horses, Flax and Alabaster.

It is in the Diocess of Lincoln, and hath in it 630 Parishes.

Out of it are elected 12 Members which sit in Parliament.

• Knights 2
• Lincoln 2
• Boston 2
• Grimsby 2
• Stamford 2
• Grantham 2

The Shires Division is into three parts, viz.

• Lindsey.
• Kesteven.
• And Holland.

And these 3 Divisions contain 30 Hundreds, viz.

• Lindsey Division.
  • Manlie,
  • Yarborough,
  • Brodley,
  • Ludbrough,
  • Walchcroft,
  • Aslacoe,
  • Carringham,
  • Well,
  • Lawris,
  • Wraggoe,
  • Gartrie,
  • Loutheask,
  • Calceworth,
  • Candleshy,
  • Hill,
  • Bullingbrook,
  • Horn-Castle.
• Kesteven Liberty.
  • Lanyo,
  • Boothby,
  • Loveden,
  • Flaxwell,
  • Ashwardburn,
  • Wivebridge,
  • Grantham,
  • Aveland,
  • Beltisloe,
  • Nesse.
• Holland Division.
  • Shirbeck,
  • Kirton,
  • Ellowe,

And in these Hundreds are 35 Market-Towns, viz.

• Barton, Mon.
• Caster alias Spils­by, Mon.
• Salsby, M.
• Market-Stanton, M.
• Stamford, M. & Fr.
• Sleaford, M.
• Gainsbury, Tuesd.
• Barton, Tu.
• Market Rasen, Tue.
• Bullingbrook, Tues.
• Spalding, Tues.
• Alford, Tues.
• Grinsby Mag. W.
• Binbrook, W.
• Lowthe, W. and Sa.
• Boston, W. and Sa.
• Glamford, Thurs.
• Burgh, Th.
• Market-Deeping, Th.
• Folkingham, Th.
• Holbich, Th.
• Wragby, Th.
• Naverby, Th.
• Lincoln, Friday.
• Tatershall, Fr.
• Kirton, Sat.
• Thongcaster, Sa.
• Waynfleet, S.
• Horn-Castle, S.
• Bourn, S.
• Grantham, Sa.
• Demington, Sa.
• Saltfleet,—
• Croyland,—
• Barwell,—

The principal Place in this Shire, is the famous and ancient City of Lincoln. Lying in the Lati­tude of 53 degrees.

It bears from London N. by W. And is distant therefrom 103 miles. Thus,

From London to Waltham 12. to Ware 20. to Buntingford 27. to Royston 33. to Huntingdon 48. to Stilton 57. to Peterborough 62. to Market-Deep­ing 70. to Sleaford 88. to Lincoln 103.

In the time of the Normans this was one of the best Cities of England, being the chief place to which Merchants did resort and Traffick. In this City did K. Edward the Third ordain his Staple for the Mart of Wools, Leather and Lead.

The Government of this City is annually com­mitted to a Maior, 2 Sheriffs, 12 Aldermen in Scarlet, a Sword, a Hat of Estate, a Recorder, Sword-bearer, and 4 Sergeants with Maces.

The Arms of this City are Argent, on a plain Cross Gules, a Flower-de-luce, Or.

• William de Romar.
• Gilbert de Gant.
• Randal, E. of Chester.
• Robert de Quiney.
• John de Lacy.
• Tho. E. of Lancaster.
• John of Gaunt.
• John de la Poole.
• Henry Brandon.
• Edward Clynton.

MIddlesex is bounded on the East by Essex. On the West by Buckinghamshire. On the South by Kent and Surrey. And on the North by Hertfordshire.

It containeth in length 24 Miles. In breadth 18 Miles. And in Circumference 95 Miles.

The Air of this County is very healthful (as being all a Gravel.)

The Soil whereof is very Rich, it lying in a Vale, having some Hills also, and some of them of good ascent, from whose tops the Prospect of the whole is seen like unto Zoar in Egypt, or rather (saith Speed) like a Paradise or Garden of God.

The Chief Commodities are Corn and Cattel.

It is in the Diocess of London, and hath in it (besides those in London and Westminster) 73 Parishes.

Out of it are Elected 8 Members to sit in Par­liament.

• [Page 100]Knights 2
• Westminster 2
• LONDON 4

In it 5 Princely Houses inheritable to the English Crown, are seated in this County, viz.

• Enfield,
• Hanworth,
• White-Hall,
• St. James, and
• Hampton-Court.

The last whereof is rather a City in Shew, than a Princely Palace only, the which for stately Port, and gorgeous Building not inferiour to any in Europe.

Its Division is into 7 Hundreds, viz.

• Edmonton,
• Goare,
• Finisbury, and Wenlaxeburn,
• Osriston,
• Elthorne,
• Istleworth,
• Spelthorn,

In it are 4 Market-Towns (besides those in London and Westminster) viz.

• Brainford, Tues.
• Edgware, Thurs.
• Ʋxbridge, Thurs.
• Stanes, Friday.

The Principal Places in this County, are the two Famous Cities of London and Westminster, lying in the Latitude of 51 deg. 32 min. Of which two Cities we shall speak more anon.

THe County of Norfolk is bounded on the East by the German Ocean. On the West by Cam­bridgeshire and Lincolnshire. On the South by Suffolk. And on the North by the German Ocean.

It containeth in length 50 Miles. In breadth 35. And in Circumference 145 Miles.

The Temperature of the Air in this County is very sharp, especially in the Champion and near the Sea, and the Spring and Harvest here are very late.

The Soil in many places is very good, but generally of Clay or fat Chalk. And although it be healthy in some places, yet by composture of Sheep, the Heaths are made mighty Rich for Corn, so that when they are laid again from bearing of Corn, they yield a more sweet and plentiful feeding for Sheep.

The Chief Commodities of this County are, Stuff, Stockings, Wool, Corn, Coals, and Conies. Herrings and other Fish.

It is in the Diocess of Norwich, and hath in it 660 Parishes,

Out of it are Elected 12 Members to sit in Parliament.

• Knights 2
• Norwich 2
• Kings-Lynn 2
• Yarmouth 2
• Thetford 2
• Castle-rising 2

Its Division is into 31 Hundreds, viz.

• Smethdon,
• Brothercross,
• North Grenehoe,
• Halfe,
• North Erpingham,
• Tunstad,
• Happing,
• West Flegg,
• Blowfield,
• Tavatham,
• South Erpingham,
• Eynsford,
• Gallowe,
• Frecbridge,
• Laundiche,
• Milforde,
• Forehoce,
• Humbleyarde,
• Hensteade,
• Loe,
• Clavering,
• Earshaw,
• Depwarde,
• Dysse,
• Guiltcrosse,
• Shorpham,
• Wayland,
• South Grenehoe,
• Walsham,
• Clackelosse,
• Grymshooe.

And in these Hundreds are 28 Market-Towns, viz.

• Lyn, Tues. & Sat.
• East Harling, Tues.
• Foulsham, Tues.
• Caston, Tues.
• Norwich, W. F. S.
• Harlston, Wed.
• Watton, Wed.
• Attlebury, Thurs.
• Fakingham, Thu.
• North Walsham, Th.
• Dis, Frid.
• Wymondham, Fr.
• East Deareham, Fr.
• Snetsham, Fri.
• Walsingham, Fri.
• Yarmouth, Sat.
• Thetford, Sa.
• Hingham, Sa.
• New Bakenham, Sa.
• Swafham, Sa.
• Downham, Sa.
• Holt, Sa.
• Burnham, Market, Sa.
• Cromer, Sa.
• Repham, Sa.
• Alesham, Sa.
• Worfled, Sa.
• Sechy, every second Monday.

• Attlebury,
• Southwold,
• Winfield,

The Sea-Coasts of this County are very fortu­nate in Fish, and on these Coasts are very good Harbours, of which Lyn and Yarmouth are the Chief, both of them of great Traffick. And Wells and Blackney are next in estimation.

The chief place in this County is the ancient City of Norwich, lying in the Latitude of 52 deg. 12 min. and bears from London N E. by N. and is distant therefrom 90 miles. Thus,

From London to Waltham Cross 12. to Ware 20. to Puckeridge 24. to Barkway 31. to Witlecford Bridge 41. to New-Market 53. to Thetford 69. to Attleborough 79. to Windham 84. to Norwich 90. But by a more accurate admeasurement upon the Road, it is distant 108 miles.

It is a City flourishing in Peace, Plenty, Wealth and Honour; It is situate upon the River Hierus in a pleasant Valley, but upon rising ground. In the 17th year of K. Stephen it was founded and made a Corporation. In Edward the First's time inclosed with a fair Wall. It was first Governed by 4 Bailiffs. Then by Henry the 4th in Anno 1403. erected into a Majoralty and County.

The Arms of this City are, Gules, a Castle triple Towred Argent, in Base a Lyon of England, or Passant Gardant, Or.

Lyn, also in this County having been an an­cient Borough under the Government of a Bailiff, was by K. John made Liber Burgus, who gave them a Cup, which to this day honoureth their Corporation. Henry the Third enlarged their Charter, and granted them to choose a Maior Loco Praeposito, unto whom K. Henry the 8th added 12 Aldermen, a Recorder and other Officers, and the bearing of a Sword before the Maior, and further he changed their Name from Major & Burgensis Lyn Episcopi, to Major & Burgensis Lyn Regis.

Yarmouth being the Key of the Coast, seated by the Mouth of the River Year, and is an an­cient Member of the Cinque Ports, being very well built and fortified. This Town growing populous, was by K. Henry the 3d, made a Cor­poration under 2 Bailiffs.

• [Page 137]Richard Gaiet. E. of Norfolk.
• William of Boloign, E. of Norfolk.
• Hugb Bigod, E. of Norfolk.
• Thomas Brotherton, E. of Norfolk.
• Tho. Moubray, D. of Norfolk.
• Richard of Shrewsbury, D. of Norfolk.
• L. Howard, D. of Norfolk.

IS bounded on the East by Cambridge-shire. On the West by Warwickshire. On the South by Buckinghamshire. And on the North by Lincoln­shire and Leicestershire.

It containeth in length 55 miles. In breadth 26 miles. And in Circumference 125 miles.

The Air is Temperate, good and wholsom.

The Soil is Champion, Rich and fruitful, and it is well peopled, and is the seat of many Noble Families of this Kingdom.

The Chief Commodities of this Shire are Corn, Cattel, Sheep and Wood.

It is in the Diocess of Peterborough, and hath in it 326 Parishes.

Out of it are elected 9 Members which sit in Parliament.

• [Page 141]Knights 2
• Peterborough 2
• Northampton 2
• Brackley 2
• Higham-Ferrers 1

Its Division is into 20 Hundreds, viz.

• Nassaburge,
• Willibrooke,
• Corby,
• Polbrook,
• Navisford,
• Huxloe,
• Rothwell,
• Guylesborrow,
• Orlington,
• Fansey,
• Newbottle Grove.
• Spelboe,
• Hamfordshoe,
• Higham ferryes,
• Wymersley,
• Towcester,
• Warden,
• Norton,
• Cleley,
• Sutton,

And in these Hundreds are 13 Market-Towns, viz.

• Rothwell, Mond.
• Thrapston, Tuesd.
• Tonchester, Tues.
• Kings Cliff, Tu.
• Wellingborough, Wed.
• Brackley, Wedn.
• Daventry, Wed.
• Kettering, Friday.
• Northampton, Satur.
• Peterborough, Sat.
• Oundle, Sat.
• Higham Ferrers,
• Rockingham,

The principal place in this County, is the Town of Northampton, lying in the Latitude of 52 deg. 14 min. It bears from London N. W. and is di­stant therefrom 54 miles. Thus,

From London to Barnet 10. to St. Albans 20. to Dunstable 30. to Stony-stratford 34. to Nor­thampton 54. But by more accurate admeasure­ment upon the Road, it is found to be 65 miles.

This Town is seated at the meeting and con­fluence of two Rivers, and (saith Speed) for Cir­cuit, Beauty and Building, may be ranked with most of the Cities of this Land. It hath former­ly been built all of Stone, and walled about with a high and strong Wall.

This Town is yearly Governed by a Mayor, two Bailiffs, 12 Magistrates, a Recorder, a Town-Clerk, a Common Council of 48 Burgesses, with 5 Sergeants to execute business.

The Arms of this Town of Northampton are Gules, a Watch-Tower on a Hill Proper, sup­ported by 2 Lions Rampant Or.

• — Siward, E. of Northampton.
• Simon Scutlis, E. of Northampton.
• William Bohun, E. of Northampton.
• Humphrey Bohun, E. of Northamp.
• Thomas Woodstock, E. of Northamp.
• Humphrey Stafford, E. of Northamp.
• William Parr, M.
• Henry Haward, E. of Northamp.
• Will. Compton, E. of N.

THis County is bounded on the East by the German Ocean. On the West by Cumber­land. On the South by the Bishoprick of Dur­ham. And on the North by Scotland. It con­taineth in length 60 miles. In breadth 40 miles. And in Circumference 145 miles.

The Temperature of the Air of this Shire of it self is sharp and piercing; but the German Ocean doth somewhat abate the edge of this sharpness, and helps to dissolve the Snow and Ice.

The Soil is barren, having neither fertility of Ground for Corn or Cattel, it being naturally rough, and hard to be manured. But those parts by the Sea side, and by the River Tyne, good Husbanding of it hath made it reasonable fertile.

The principal Commodities are Sea-Coals, Fish and Fowl.

It is in the Diocess of Durham, and hath in it 460 Parishes.

Out of it are elected 8 Parliament Men.

• Knights 2
• New-Castle upon Tyne 2
• Morpeth 2
• Berwick upon Tweed 2

Its Division is not into Hundreds, but into 6 Wards.

In the County are 6 Market-Towns, viz.

• 1 New-Castle, Tues. and Sat.
• 2 Hexam, Tues.
• 3 Morpeth, Wednes.
• 4 Weller, Thurs.
• 5 Alnewick, Satur.
• 6 Barwick, Sat.

The Principal Town in this County is New-Castle, lying in the Latitude of 55 deg. 3 min. It bears from London N. by W. And is distant therefrom 212 miles. Thus,

From London to Waltham-Cross 12 miles. to Ware 20. to Royston 33. to Huntington 48. to Stamford 69. to Grantham 85. to Newark 95. to Tuxford 105. to Doncaster 123. to Ferrybridge 134. to Tadcaster 142. to York 150. to Burrough-bridge 163. to Northallerton 176. to Darlington 186. to Dur­ham 200. to New-Castle 212. But being accu­rately measured upon the Road, the distance is found to be 276.

It hath in it 4 Churches, and a strong VVall about it, in which there are eight Gates. It is much ennobled by the Haven which the River Tyne maketh, being of that depth, that it beareth Ships of great burthen, and is able to defend them against Storms and Tempests.

Its Government is by a Maior, to whom K. Ri­chard the 2d granted a Sword to be carried before. And Henry the 6th made it a County, consisting of a Corporation within it self.

The Arms of the Town is Gules, 3 Castles Or.

In this County is also the Town of Barwick, the utmost Northerly Town in England, and the strongest Hold in all Brittanie.

• VValdeof, Earl of Northumberland.
• Robert Mowbrey, E. of Northumberland.
• Henry, Son to David K. of Scotland.
• Hugh Pudsey, Bishop of Durham.
• John Nevill, E. of Northumberland.
• Henry Percy, E. of Northumberland.
• John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland.
• Tho. Percy, E. of Northumberland.
• George Fits Roy, E. of Northumber. 3d Son to the Dutchess of Cleveland.

IT is bounded on the East by Lincolnshire. On the West by Derbyshire and Yorkshire. On the South by Leicestershire. And on the North by Yorkshire.

It containeth in length 40 miles. In breadth 24. And in Circumference 110 miles.

It hath a delectable healthy and sweet Air.

The Soil is Rich, being part sandy and part Clayie, and for Corn and Grass so fruitful, that it may parallel any other of its bigness in the whole Kingdom; it yielding beside, abundance of Wood, Water and Coals.

The chief Commodities are, Pit-Coals, Wood, Corn, Fish, Fowl and Liquorice.

It is in the Diocess of York, and hath in it 168 Parish-Churches.

Out of it are elected 8 Members to sit in Par­liament.

• [Page 150]Knights 2
• Nottingham 2
• Estretford 2
• Newark 2

Its Division is into 8 Hundreds, viz.

• Bassetlaw,
• Worthelay,
• Southclay,
• Newark,
• Broxton,
• Thurgarton,
• Bingham,
• Bushcliffe.

And in these 8 Hundreds are 9 Market-Towns, viz.

• Tuxford, Monday.
• Newark, Wednes.
• VVorksop, Wedn.
• Bingham, Thursday.
• Mansfield, Th.
• Blyth, Th.
• Southwell, Saturday.
• Redford, Sat.
• Nottingham, W. F.S.

The principal Town is Nottingham, lying in the Latitude of 52 deg. 50 min. It bears from London N. W. And is distant therefrom 96 miles. Thus,

From London to Newark 95 miles, as in the Road to New-Castle in Northumberland. Thence to Nottingham 3 miles, in all 98. But being mea­sured upon the Road, it is distant from London 122 miles.

This Town of Nottingham is most pleasantly seated upon a Hill, in it are many fair Buildings and large Streets, which may compare with most Cities, and the Market-place transcendeth any in any County.

The Town is Governed by a Mayor and 6 Al­dermen clad in Scarlet, 2 Sheriffs, 2 Town-Clerks, and 6 Sergeants with Maces their Attendants.

The Arms of the Town of Nottingham is, Ar­gent, two Ragged Staves in Cross Vert, between three Coronets, two in Chief, and one in Base Or; the Ragged Staff in Pale passing through the Co­ronet in Base.

• Robert Ferrers.
• John Mowbray.
• Rich. D. of York.
• VVill. Barkley.
• Hen. Fitz Roy.
• Charles Howard.

THis Shire is bounded by Buckinghamshire on the East. By Gloucestershire on the West. By Barkshire on the South. And by Warwickshire and Northamptonshire on the North.

It containeth in length 41 miles. In breadth 29 miles. And in Circumference 144 miles.

The Air is mild, temperate and delicate.

The Soil fertile, pleasant and bounteous. The hilly parts being loaded with Wood and Cattel, and the Valleys with Corn and Pasturage.

The chief Commodities of this County are Corn, Cattel, Fruit, Wood and Malt.

It is in the Diocess of Oxford. And in it is contained 280 Parishes.

Cut of it are elected 9 Members which sit in Parliament.

• [Page 154]Knights 2
• University of Ox­ford 2
• City of Oxford 2
• New-VVoodstock 2
• Banbury 2

Its Division is into 14 Hundreds, viz.

• Banbury,
• Bloxham,
• Chadlington,
• VVootton,
• Floughley,
• Bullington,
• Bampton,
• Tame,
• Lewknor,
• Pirton,
• Dorchester,
• Ewelme,
• Langtree,
• Binfield.

And in these Hundreds are 15 Market-Towns, viz.

• VVoodstock, Tues.
• Tame, Tues.
• Bampton, Wed.
• Chippingnorton, Wed.
• Witney, Thurs.
• Banbury, Thurs.
• Henley, Thurs.
• Bunchester, Friday.
• Burford, Sat.
• Deddington, Sat.
• Watlington, Sat.
• Bistow,—
• Fairford,—
• Coleford,—
• Oxford, Wed. & Sat.

The principal place in this Shire, is the famous City and University of Oxford, from whence the Shire taketh its name. This City lyeth in the Latitude of 51 deg. 46 min. It bears from London W. N. W. And is distant there­from 47 miles. Thus,

From London to Uxbridge 15. to Beckonsfield 22. to High Wickham 27. to Stoken Church 32. to Wheatly Bridge 41. to Oxford 47. But by exact admeasurement upon the Road, the distance is found to be almost 56 miles.

The Arms of Oxford is Bendy wavie Argent and Azure, An Oxe Gules, passing over a Ford proper.

• Alba Hall.
• Hart Hall.
• S. Mary Hall.
• Edmund Hall.
• Colcester Hall.
• Magdalen Hall.
• New-Inn Hall.

The Earls of Oxford since the first Constitution.

Vere, E. of Oxford.

Hen. Stuart, D. of Gloucester, E. of Oxford.

THe least Shire in England. It is bounded on the East by Lincolnshire. On the West by Leicestershire. On the South by Nottingham­shire. And on the North by Leicestershire.

It containeth in length 14 miles. In breadth 12 miles. And in Circumference 42 miles.

The Air is Temperate, wholsom, and not sub­ject to Foggs.

The Soil is Rich, but of a Reddish colour; in­somuch that it changeth the colour of the Wool of the Sheep that feed upon it into a reddish colour.

The chief Commodities of this County are Corn, Cattel, Wool and Wood.

It is in the Diocess of Peterborough. And hath in it 48 Parishes.

Out of it are elected only 2 Parliament Men.

• Knights 2

Its Division is into Five Hundreds, viz.

• Allstoe,
• East Hundred.
• Martinsley,
• Wrange Dye,
• Oukhamsook.

And in these Hundreds are 2 Market-Towns, viz.

• Ʋppingham, Wedn.
• Okenham, Saturday.

The Principal Town in this Shire is Oak­ham, lying in the Latitude of 52 deg. 45 min. It bears from London N. N. W. And is distant therefrom 72 miles. Thus,

From London to Barnet 10 miles. to St. Albans 20. to Luton 28. to Bedford 40. to Wellingbury 52. to Kettering 57. to Uppingham 69. to Oak­ham 74.

Oakham is a fair Market-Town, and a Hor­shooe is the Badge thereof, taken from a Royalty enjoyed by the Baron of the Lordship, which is this. If any Noble by Birth come within the Precinct of the same Lordship, he shall forfeit as a Homage, a Shooe from the Horse whereon he rideth, unless he redeem it by Mo­ney. In testimony whereof, there are many Horshooes nailed upon the Shire-Hall Door, and many of them of our English Nobilities, whose names are stamped upon them, as Hen. Hastings, &c. And in the Shire-Hall, over the seat of the Judg, is a Horshooe of Iron curiously wrought, con­taining 5 foot and an half in length, and the breadth thereof proportionable.

This Shire being small, much Variety or many Curiosities cannot be expected to be found in it.

But,

Adjoyning to this County is the Town of Stam­ford an ancient University, long before Oxford; the Arms whereof is,

Party per Pale Gules, 3 Lions passant guardant Or. And Checkey Or and Azure.

THis Shire is bounded on the East by Stafford­shire. On the West by Denbyshire and Mont­gomeryshire. On the South by Worcestershire and Herefordshire. And on the North by Cheshire.

It containeth in length 38 miles. In breadth 30 miles. And in Circumference 135 miles.

The Air of this Shire is Wholsom, Delectable, and Good, affording health to the Inhabitants in all the Seasons of the year.

The Soil is rich, and it standeth upon a reddish Clay, the Rivers make fruitful the Land, and Severn supplies them with store of fresh Fish.

The chief Commodities this Countrey affords, are Cloath, Wheat, Barley, Wood, Cattel, Iron and Pit-Coal.

It is in the Diocess of Hereford and Lichfield, and hath in it 170 Parishes.

Out of it are elected 12 Members to sit in Parliament.

• [Page 163]Knights 2
• Salop 2
• Bruges alias Bridgnorth. 2
• Ludlow 2
• Great Wenlock 2
• Bishops Castle 2

Its Division is into 15 Hundreds, viz.

• Bradford,
• Pimhill,
• Bradford,
• Brymstery,
• Wenlock,
• Condover,
• Oswestrey,
• Forde,
• Chirbury,
• Clunne,
• Purslowe,
• Munslowe,
• Overs,
• Stottesden,
• Shrewsbury.

And in these Hundreds are 15 Market-Towns, viz.

• Oswestree, Mon.
• Great Wenlock, Mon.
• Ludlow, Mon.
• Elsmeere, Tu.
• Shipton, Tu.
• Braiton, Wed.
• Stretton, Thu.
• Wem, Th.
• Wellington, Th.
• Bishops Castle, Fri.
• Whitchurch, Fri.
• Bridgenorth, Sat.
• Newport, Sat.
• Clebury,—
• Shrewsbury, W. Th. Sat.

The chief Town is Shrewsbury, lying in the Latitude of 52 deg. 47 min. It bears from Lon­don [Page 164] N. W. by W. And is distant therefrom 124 Miles. Thus,

From London to Barnet 10. to St. Albans 20. to Dunstable 30. to Stony Stratford 44. to Toceter 50. to Daventry 60. to Coventry 74. to Meriden 78. to Bermingham 88. to Dudley 96. to Bridge­north 108. to menlock 114. to Shrewsbury 124. But by admeasurement upon the Road it is found to be distant from London 155 miles.

This Town of Shrewsbury may be compared with most Cities, and doth exceed many for fair Buildings, large Streets, and those many. The Inhabitants Rich, the principal Trade being in Staple Commodities, as Cloath, Frieze, &c. The Walls hereof are strong, and of a large com­pass, and by one side of it runneth the River Severn; through the Wall are three entrances into the Town, at the East and West over two fair Stone Bridges, with Towers, Gates and Bars: the third entrance is at the North, over which is a large Castle.

The Town is annually Governed by 2 Bailiffs, elected out of 24 Burgesses, a Recorder, Town-Clerk and Chamberlain, and 3 Sergeants at Mace.

The Arms of the Town of Shrewsbury, is Azure, 3 Leopards heads Or.

THis Shire is bounded on the East by Wilt­shire. On the West by Devonshire. On the South by Dorsetshire. And on the North by Gloucestershire.

It containeth in length 62 miles. In breadth 32 miles. And in Circumference 204 miles.

The Temperature of the Air is mild, pleasing and delightful, especially in the Summer Season.

The Soil is Wet, Mirey and Moorish; but as it is foul, so it is fruitful, and on every side gar­nished with delightful Meadows, and beautified with many large Mansion-Houses, and the Seven Sea beating upon it on the North side.

The chief Commodities of this County, are Corn, Cattel, Lead, and Bristol Stones.

It is in the Diocess of Bath and Wells, and in it are contained 385 Parishes.

Out of it are elected 18 Members to sit in Parliament.

• Knights 2
• Bristol 2
• Bath 2
• Wells 2
• Taunton 2
• Bridgewater 2
• Minehead 2
• Ilchester 2
• Milborn Port 2

Its Division is into 42 Hundreds, viz.

• Chewe,
• Chewton,
• Bathforme,
• Keynsham,
• Bruton,
• Cattesayshe,
• Norton-ferry,
• Frome,
• Wellow,
• Killmersdon,
• Glaston,
• Horethorne,
• Wells and Melford,
• Whitston,
• North Curry,
• Milverton,
• Carhampton,
• Wyllyton and Free-Mannor,
• Whitleigh,
• Canington,
• North Petherton,
• Anderfield,
• Huntspill & Puriton,
• Abdicke,
• Bulston,
• Kingsbury,
• S. Petherton,
• Crewkerne,
• Sommerton,
• Pitney,
• Stone,
• Tintin hull,
• Houndsborough,
• Barwick,
• Coker,
• Martock,
• Winterstoake,
• [Page 168]Portbury,
• Brempstone,
• Brent,
• Hartcliffe and Bed­minster.

And in these Hundreds are 30 Market-Towns, viz.

• Somerton, Mond.
• Chard, Mond.
• Glassenburrough, Tu.
• N. Curry, Tu & Sat.
• Wivescomb, Tu.
• Pensford, Tu.
• Wrinton, Tu.
• North Petherton, Tu.
• Wincaunion, W.
• Ilchester, W.
• Taunton, W. and S.
• Bristol, W. and Sat.
• Bath, W. and S.
• Wells W. and S.
• Frowmselwood, Wed.
• Axebridge, Th.
• South Petherton, Th.
• Wellington, Th.
• Bridgewater, Th.
• Canesham, Th.
• Shepton Mallet, Fr.
• Evill, Fr.
• Dunster, Fr.
• Wruton, Sa.
• Langport, S.
• Crokehorn, S.
• Ilmister, S.
• Wattchet, S.
• Dalverton, S.
• Phillips Norton,—

This County is famous for that in it are three Cities, viz. Bath, Wells, and Bristol.

Bath taketh its name from the Wells or Springs which there break forth. Bath taketh its name from the Hot Baths there. But the principal City (though not so ancient as the other two) is Bristol.

It lies in the Latitude of 51 deg. 32 min. It bears from London West, and is distant therefrom 94 miles. Thus,

From London to New Brainford 8 miles. to Maidenhead 22. to Reading 32. to Newberry 47. to Marlborough 62. to Chipenham 77. to Marsh­field 84. to Bristol 94. But by more accurate admeasurement upon the Road, the distance from London is found to be 115 Miles.

This City is fair and well seated, and for beauty may compare with any City in England of the bigness, and may well deserve the old Saxon name Bright-stall, whose pleasantness is much augmented by reason of the River Avon runs through the middle of it, and the Severn running under all the Streets, cleanses the City from all manner of filth. It is not wholly seated in this County, but one part of it is in Gloucestershire.

It is Governed both by a Bishop, and a Maior, a competent number of Aldermen and other Offi­cers for the management of Civil affairs.

The Arms of the City is, Gules, a Castle upon a Hill by the Seaside, and a helm of a Ship under Sail passing by, all proper.

• Rheonald de Mohum, Lord of Dunster, and E of Somerset.
• John Beauford, Duke of Somerset.
• Henry fits Roy, Duke of Somerset.
• Edward Somer, Duke of Somerset.
• [Page 170]Phllip Chamdew, Earl of Bath.
• John Boucheir, Lord Fitz Warren, Earl of Bath.
• Henry Dawbney,—
• John Greenvile, Earl of Bath.

THis County is bounded on the East by Derby­shire and Warwickshire. On the West by Shropshire and Cheshire. On the South by Wor­cestershire. And on the North by Cheshire.

It containeth in length 45 miles. In breadth 28 miles. And in Circumference 142 miles.

The Air of this Shire is very healthful, yet in the North parts and Moorlands it is very sharp, the Wind blowing sharp, and the Snow lying long.

The Soil on the South parts is very rich and fruitful, but the North more barren in respect of the Mines. The Meadows are very fruitful, being moistned with Springs and Rivers which run by them; so that they be green in the midst of Win­ter; and Woods it wanteth none, witness the Cank.

The chief Commodities are Copper, Lead, Iron, Alabaster, and Pit-Coals.

It is in the Diocess of Litchfield and Coventry, and hath in it 130 Parishes.

Out of it are elected 10 Parliament Men.

• [Page 175]Knights 2
• Litchfield 2
• Stafford 2
• New-Castle under-Line 2
• Tamworth 2

Its Division is into 5 Hundreds, viz.

• Pyrehill,
• Totmonslow,
• Caddlestone,
• Seisdon,
• Offelwe.

And in these Hundreds are 18 Market-Towns, viz.

• New-Castle under-Line Monday.
• Stow, Tu.
• Betles, Tu.
• Pagets Browley, Tu.
• Tutbury, Tu.
• Walsall, Tu.
• Ridgley, Tu.
• Pankridge, Tu.
• Brewood, Tu.
• Littlefield, Tu. & Fr.
• Leeke, Wed.
• Wolverhampton, W.
• Ʋtoxiter, W.
• Chickly, Th.
• Burton on Trent, Th.
• Ecleshall, Friday.
• Stafford, Sat.
• Tamworth.—

The principal City is Lichfield, lying in the Latitude of 52 deg. 50 min. Its bears from London N. W. and is distant therefrom 94 miles. Thus,

From London to Barnet 10 miles. to St. Albans 20. to Dunstable 30. to Stony-stratford 44. to To­ceter 50. to Daventry 60. to Coventry 74. to Coles­hill [Page 176] 82. to Lichfield 94. But by a more accurate admeasurement upon the Road, it is found to be distant from London 118 miles.

This City of Lichfield was known by Beda by the name of Lucedfeld, which Rosse doth inter­pret to be The Field of Dead Bodies, for the num­ber of Saints under the rage of Dioclesian there slain; and for this cause it may be that the City bears for her Arms in an Escutcheon, a Landskip, with divers Martyrs in several manners Massa­cred. But,

The Shire-Town is Stafford, which is yearly Governed under 2 Bailiffs (annually elected out of 21 Assistants, called the Common-Council) a Recorder, a Town-Clerk, and 2 Serjeants at Mace.

The Arms of this Town is, Or, on a Cheveron Gules, a True-lovers knot of the first.

• Ralph Stafford, Earl of Stafford.
• William Howard, Viscount Stafford.

IS bounded on the East by the German Ocean. On the VVest by Cambridgshire. On the South by Essex. And on the North by Norfolk.

It containeth in length 48 miles. In breadth 24 miles. And in Circumference 156 miles.

The Temperature of the Air is exceeding good, and is by some Physicians thought to be the best in England, especially in the parts about Bury.

The Soil consists of Clay, and rich Marle.

The chief Commodities are Butter, Cheese, Lin­nen and Woollen Cloath.

It is in the Diocess of Norwich, and hath in it 575 Parishes.

Out of it are Elected 16 Members to sit in Parliament.

• Knights 2
• Ipswich 2
• Dunwich 2
• Orford 2
• Aldborough 2
• Sudbury 2
• Eye 2
• St. Edmonds-Bury 2

Its Division is into 22 Hundreds, viz.

• Lackford,
• Thingoe,
• Risbridge,
• Babergh,
• Thredwastrye,
• Blackborn,
• Stowey,
• Conford,
• Bosmere,
• Sampford,
• Colneis,
• Carleford,
• Thredling,
• Hartesmere,
• Floxone,
• Lones,
• Milford,
• Plumesgate,
• Blithing,
• Wangford,
• Mutford,
• Lothingland.

And in these Hundreds are 29 Market-Towns, viz.

• Orford, Mon.
• Hadleigh, Mon.
• Lavenham, Tu.
• Mendlesham, Tu.
• Halesworth, Tu.
• Haverill, Wedn.
• Bildeston, Wed.
• Needham, W.
• Woodbridge, W.
• Lestoff. W.
• Bury, Wed.
• Stow-Market, Th.
• Tansdale, Th.
• Saxmundham, Th.
• Sowley, Th.
• Bungay, Th.
• New-market, Th.
• Ikesworth, Fr.
• Moldenhall, Fr.
• Clare, Fri.
• Neyland, Fr.
• Debenham, Fr.
• [Page 181]Sudbury, Sa.
• Aye, Sa.
• Franglingham, S.
• Aldborough, S.
• Dunwich, S.
• Becles, S.
• Ipswich, W. F. Sa.
• Newland—

The Principal Town is Ipswich, lying in the Latitude of 52 deg. 8 min. It bears from London N. E. and is distant from thence 55 miles. Thus,

From London to Rumford 10 miles. to Burnt­wood 15. to Chelmsford 25. to Keldon 35. to Col­chester 43. to Ipswich 55. But by more accurate admeasurement on the Road, it is found to be distant from London 68 miles.

This Town of Ipswich hath been formerly VValled about by a Rampire of Earth, and is a Town which for Commerce and fair Buildings may deserve the name of a City, and that no infe­riour one neither; for its Trade, Circuit, and Situation may equalize any part of the Land. This Town is yearly Governed by two Bai­liffs and Ten Port-men in Scarlet, and 24 Common-Council men in Purple, a Recorder, a Town-Clerk, 5 Sergeants, (whereof one is for the Admiralty) a Beadle and common Cryer all in Blew, with the Towns Arms on their Sleeves, which Arms are,

Party per pale Gules, a Lion Rampant Or. And Azure 3 Sterns of Ships Argent.

• [Page 182]Robert Ʋfford, Earl of Suffolk.
• William de la Pool, D. of Suffolk.
• Charles Brandon, D. of Suffolk.
• Henry Gray, D. of Suffolk.
• Thomas Howard, E. of Suffolk.

• Gilbert de Clare, E. of Clare.
• Lionel, Son to K. Edward the 3d. D. of Clarence.
• Thomas Lancaster, Duke of Clarence.
• George, Brother to K. Edward the 4th, D. of Clarence.
• John Holes, E. of Clare.

IS bounded on the East by Kent. On the West by Hantshire and Barkshire. On the South by Sussex. And on the North by Middlesex, the Ri­ver Thames dividing those two Counties.

This County containeth in length 40 miles. In breadth 37. And in Circumference 130 miles.

The Temperature of the Air is sweet and wholsom.

For the Soil (saith Speed) it is better stored for Game than Grain, and the wholsomness of the Air issues from the Sandiness of the Soil: And notwithstanding it is wealthy enough both in Corn and Pasture, especially in the North parts towards the River of Thames.

The chief Commodities of this County, are Corn, Box, Fullers Earth, and Walnuts.

It is in the Diocess of Winchester, and hath in it 140 Parishes.

Out of it are elected 14 Members which sit in Parliament.

• [Page 186]Knights 2
• Southwark 2
• Blechingly 2
• Ryegate 2
• Guildford 2
• Gatton 2
• Haslemore 2

Its Division is into 13 Hundreds, viz.

• Chersey,
• Woking,
• Fernham,
• Godalming,
• Emley,
• Kingston,
• Brixton,
• Croydon,
• Tanridge,
• Reygate,
• Copthorne,
• Darking,
• Black-Heath.