Some Account Of Maxstoke: Its Priory And Castle (1869)

Some Account of Maxstoke: Its Priory and Castle is a historical book written by Margaret Elizabeth Child-Villiers in 1869. The book provides a detailed account of the Maxstoke Priory and Castle, which are located in Warwickshire, England. The author delves into the history of the priory, which was founded in the 12th century by William de Clinton, and the castle, which was built in the 14th century by William de Montfort. The book also explores the various owners of the priory and castle throughout the centuries, including the de Montfort and de Clinton families, as well as the religious orders who resided there. Child-Villiers provides a vivid description of the architecture and layout of the priory and castle, as well as the surrounding landscape. The book is a valuable resource for historians and architecture enthusiasts interested in the history of Maxstoke and its notable landmarks.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.