Transactions of the Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and Art, Volume 24Devonshire Press, 1892 - Devon (England) List of members in each volume. |
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Page 47
... feet , and at the summit of about 32 feet . Immediately to the west is a square hut , evidently built from stone appropriated from the cairn . It measures 32 feet by 13 feet outside , and is of most uncertain date . " Near Yadsworthy ...
... feet , and at the summit of about 32 feet . Immediately to the west is a square hut , evidently built from stone appropriated from the cairn . It measures 32 feet by 13 feet outside , and is of most uncertain date . " Near Yadsworthy ...
Page 48
... feet diameter , with nine stones still standing and apparently one side of the kistvaen in place . " There is ... feet in diameter , and consists of seven stones , still standing , the largest 4 feet 3 inches wide by 3 feet 3 inches high ...
... feet diameter , with nine stones still standing and apparently one side of the kistvaen in place . " There is ... feet in diameter , and consists of seven stones , still standing , the largest 4 feet 3 inches wide by 3 feet 3 inches high ...
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... feet above sea level , by H. M. Dickson , Esq . , F.R.Met.Soc . , who has contributed particulars for the last four months of the year , and from whom reliable returns may be expected in the future . The rainfall reported by Dr. Ramsay ...
... feet above sea level , by H. M. Dickson , Esq . , F.R.Met.Soc . , who has contributed particulars for the last four months of the year , and from whom reliable returns may be expected in the future . The rainfall reported by Dr. Ramsay ...
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... feet . OBSERVER . 25 ... M. W. Tattam . 125 ... Laboratory , Citadel Hill Teignmouth ( Bitton ) Torquay ( Devon Rosery ) ( Duncan House ) 99 Babbacombe ( Kirkham ) Sidmouth ( Sidmount ) ...... . Exeter ( Devon and Exeter Hospital ...
... feet . OBSERVER . 25 ... M. W. Tattam . 125 ... Laboratory , Citadel Hill Teignmouth ( Bitton ) Torquay ( Devon Rosery ) ( Duncan House ) 99 Babbacombe ( Kirkham ) Sidmouth ( Sidmount ) ...... . Exeter ( Devon and Exeter Hospital ...
Page 138
... feet Though pompously by men brought the street . My money almost all is paid to me Many salvations God hath made me see . " 1 Francis Granvill Esqre . died the 2 of August 1658 , and was buried the 18 of August 1658 ( Tav . Par . Reg ...
... feet Though pompously by men brought the street . My money almost all is paid to me Many salvations God hath made me see . " 1 Francis Granvill Esqre . died the 2 of August 1658 , and was buried the 18 of August 1658 ( Tav . Par . Reg ...
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