King John's House, Tollard Royal, Wilts (1890)

King John's House, Tollard Royal, Wilts (1890) is a historical book written by Augustus Henry Lane-Fox Pitt-Rivers. The book is a detailed account of the history of King John's House, a medieval building located in Tollard Royal, Wiltshire. Pitt-Rivers describes the architectural features of the building, including its timber framing and stone construction, and provides an overview of its history, from its construction in the 13th century to its use as a manor house in the 16th and 17th centuries. The book also includes information on the surrounding area, including the village of Tollard Royal and the nearby Cranborne Chase. The author provides historical context for the building, discussing its significance in relation to the reign of King John and the wider political and social context of medieval England. The book is a valuable resource for historians, archaeologists, and anyone with an interest in the history of medieval architecture and the English countryside.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.