Description | Examines the early geological foundations and early inhabitants of Nunburnholme, the development of the manor, church, rectors, parish registers, the nunnery, field names, the dialect, Elizabeth Nunburnholme, agriculture, families, birds and flowers. Includes appendices which show the descent of the manor, extracts from early charters, the charter of Archbishop Walter Giffard and the will of William Braithwaite. Includes a field map of Nunburnholme parish (scale 6 inches to one mile). |