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100 1 _aBellett, George,
_d1797-1886
245 1 4 _aThe antiquities of Bridgnorth
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-12-30
508 _aPaul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Antiquities of Bridgnorth" by The Rev. G. Bellett is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the rich history and antiquities of the town of Bridgnorth, detailing significant events, structures, and notable figures throughout its timeline. It seeks to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the town's heritage, including its early foundations, castle history, and ecclesiastical establishments. The opening of the book introduces readers to the origins of Bridgnorth's name, proposing interpretations rooted in its geographical history. It discusses the establishment of the town, believed to date back to the time of Alfred the Great, highlighting Ethelfleda’s efforts to defend against the Danes by constructing fortifications. Through a series of early accounts and archaeological notes, Bellett meticulously lays the groundwork for the subsequent exploration of Bridgnorth’s historical significance, setting the stage for exploring more intricate events and famous castles mentioned throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBridgnorth (England) -- Antiquities
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64179
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