The book titled ""The History and Antiquities of the Seigniory of Holderness V1: In the East-Riding of the County of York, Including the Abbies of Meaux and Swine (1840)"" is an extensive historical account of the Seigniory of Holderness, a region situated in the East-Riding of the County of York. The author of the book is William Dade, who has meticulously documented the history and antiquities of the region, including the two prominent abbeys of Meaux and Swine.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular aspect of the Seigniory of Holderness. The first chapter provides an overview of the region's geography and topography, followed by a detailed account of its early history, including the Anglo-Saxon and Norman periods. The subsequent chapters delve into the religious and cultural aspects of the region, with a particular focus on the abbeys of Meaux and Swine.Throughout the book, the author has provided numerous illustrations, maps, and diagrams to aid the reader in understanding the historical context of the region. The book is an invaluable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the rich history and culture of the Seigniory of Holderness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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