small, containing a population of only 120 persons. Kirkdale Church lies somewhat less than a mile on the north of it. Upon its eastern side is Welburn-hall, late the residence of the Robinsons, and still the property of their representatives. The last occupier of that name, the Rev. John Robinson, was lineally descended from Sir James Strangways; who, in the time of Henry VI., married Margaret, the elder of the two co-heiresses of the last Lord D'Arcy Meinill. The younger married Sir John Conyers, ancestor of the present Duke of Leeds: and between the issue of the two sisters, it is apprehended that ancient barony remains still in abeyance. The name of Strangways was exchanged for that of Robinson, in consequence of an intermarriage of the heiress with Luke Robinson, Esq. of Risebrough, M. P. for Scarborough. The estate belongs at present to the Rev. Arthur Cayley, rec tor of Normanby; the Rev. Francis Wrangham, F. R. S. Prebendary of Ampleford, and Archdeacon of Cleveland; and Thomas Smith, Esq. M. D.; in right of their respective wives, nieces and co-heir esses of the late Rev. J. Robinson; whose sister, Elizabeth, married the Rev. Digby Cayley, brother of Sir Thomas Cayley, Bart., of Brompton.

The mansion appears to have been built at diff èrent times, from the variety of styles of architecture which it displays. In the eastern window of a spa cious apartment called the billiard-room, which is entered through the black gallery, once hung round with family pictures, is preserved an emblazoning of the Strangways', Robinsons', Bowes', &c., arms,

on glass. The village and grounds are well sheltered by picturesque wood.

In the garden stands a temple, apparently coeval with the oldest part of the main fabric; which still exhibits on its ceiling an angelic figure, having near it this inscription :-Ad æthera virtus ;→ or, Virtue leads to heaven; and on the south wall of the temple is

Tandem hoc didici

Animos sapientiores
Fieri quiete;

CLAUD.

or, This has at length taught me that minds become wiser by repose.' An extraordinary specimen of the vegetable kingdom is presented in the garden, near the house, by an ancient Cedar tree; the trunk of which is nearly fifteen feet in circumference, while its branches extend from east to west seventy-two feet, and sixty-six feet from north to south. The large and curious collection of old books, which belonged to the hall, now forms part of the valuable library of the Rev. Archdeacon Wrangham.

On the east side of the hall, tower a few remarkably fine beech-trees; and from the Hodge-beck, to the high road extending from east to west, is a long avenue of majestic oaks, elms, and ashes. At its western termination is a neat stone bridge, called Tilehouse-bridge; probably in consequence of the hall near it being at that time the only tiled house in the vicinity. The road from Tilehousebridge to Kirkby-Moorside is rendered extremely pleasant by the delightful scenery, especially on the

right hand. The southern view is terminated by an horizon covered with tufted trees; and on the east the eye catches the distant wolds.

KIRKDALE CHURCH,

Is about one mile and a quarter west of KirkbyMoorside, in a retired situation, surrounded by hanging woods; which present in the vernal, summer, and autumnal seasons, appearances of the most grateful description. The Church is old, having been built prior to the conquest, and on the site of one then in ruins; which shews this to have been from a very early date the scene of christian devotion. The fabric itself has nothing particularly interesting in it; excepting two saxon arches, one over the front door, facing the south, and the other at the west end of the church, over a door which is now walled up. The architecture of the building is mixed, in consequence of its having been repaired at different times.

The patronage of the church, prior to the dissolution, belonged to the abbey of Newburgh; and after having passed into the hands of a variety of patrons, was bestowed by Henry Earl of Danby, upon the University of Oxford; about the year 1632. The present incumbent is the Rev. Geo. Dixon.

The church is celebrated for a Saxon Inscription which it bears; exhibiting in a singularly perfect manner, the name of its founder, and the date of its erection. It is placed over the southern door,