Wordsworth, William, resided in 1797 at Alfoxden, a house near Holford.
For distinguished persons who have resided at Bath, see p. [ 46. ]
[ DESCRIPTION OF PLACES IN SOMERSET ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY ]
N.B.—The following abbreviations are adopted:—
| Norm. | = Norman (1066-1190). |
| Trans. | = Transitional (1145-1190). |
| E.E. | = Early English (1190-1280). |
| Dec. | = Decorated (1280-1377). |
| Perp. | = Perpendicular (1377-1547). |
Proofreader's Note: Additional abbreviations found in the text are:
| G.W.R. | = Great Western Railway |
| S. & D. | = Somerset and Dorset Railway. |
Abbot's Leigh, a village 4 m. W. from Bristol. The church, which stands at the bottom of a long lane, is, with the exception of the tower, entirely modern, the original fabric having been destroyed by fire in 1848. Near the S. porch is the base of an old cross. The churchyard commands a good view of the mouth of the Avon. Leigh Court is a modern residence. A former mansion was one of the many hiding-places of Charles II. when a fugitive.
Aisholt (or Asholt), 8 m. W. of Bridgwater, is a little village on the E. slope of the Quantocks. The church is hidden away in a small combe, and its tower looks most picturesque against the green background of Asholt Wood, but it is not in itself interesting. Note, however, (1) little plain stoup and niche in the S. porch, (2) large squint (now blocked) in the S. aisle, (3) old font. S. of Aisholt is [ Holwell Cavern], a cave of considerable extent, and containing stalagmites and stalagtites, but rather inconvenient of access.