PREFACE. This little Work is intended as a Pocket Guide to the noble ruins of Dudley Castle, with the enchanting scenery and geological wonders of its locality. It will be found to combine not only the leading information from Eardeswicke, Plott, and Shaw, (whose works, from their scarcity, can only be found in the libraries of the opulent,) but will embrace the observations of the more recent writers, Payton, Dr. Booker, Smith, Bentley, Scott, Dr. Ick, Sherwood, and others. In its compilation especial care has been taken to compress it into such a portable size as shall be suitable for the pocket, while no expense has been spared in illustrative engravings. It is, therefore, hoped, that this volume may answer the purpose for which it was intended-that of a popular guide-and. be found a pleasing companion to the visitor to this truly beautiful and much frequented spot. CONTENTS. Commanding Position of the Castle-Situation-Lords of the Castle Dodo the Saxon, Leofric, Algar, Fitz Ausculp, Paga- nells, Somereys, Suttons, Dudleys, Dudley and Ward Ward- Seizure of the Castle by the Duke of Northumberland-Great Additions made to the Castle-Feudal Times-Castle Bom- Town Lodge-Free Access-Splendid Drive round the Castle Hill The Walks-Pass to the Warder's Tower-Esplanade- Watch Tower-Wilderness-The Castle Moat-Area of the Castle-Grand Panoramic Scenery from the Keep of the Castle -Eastern Moat Terrace-Green or Conigre Hill-Paradise- Ruins-Warder's Tower-Double Gateway-Keeper's Lodge- Servants' Hall-Octagon Watch Tower-Kitchen-Dining Room-Grand Hall-Wine Vaults-Grand Entrance-Anti Room-Butler's Pantry-Housekeeper's Rooms-The Chapel The Limestone Caverns-Method of Working-Railroad-Basin Geology an Interesting Study-Mosaic Account of the Creation -Chaos-Light-Primary Formations-Upliftings-Second- ary Formations-Vegetation-Insects and Feathered Creation Geology of the District-Limestone-Trilobite-Stone Lily- Tables of Natural History appertaining to the Locality-Botany |