ANCESTRAL LOCATIONS
ST. BRIAVELS - England
St. Briavel's (pronounced "Brevels") stands on the edge of a limestone plateau above the valley of the River Wye and overlooks an ancient ox-bow of the river. It lies on the B4228 Chepstow-Coleford road. The village is sheltered behind the crumbling walls of its 12th century castle which is now a flourishing Youth Hostel
RUARDEAN MOUND - England
The Castle, St. Briavels, (pronounced "Brevels") was built in 1086 as a hunting lodge for the Norman Kings to hunt deer in the Forest of Dean. It also served as a fortification to guard the Welsh border.
HATHAWAY BARN ON RODMORE FARM -England
Read more information from James Family of Rodmore Farm starting from 1292 through 1920 when the farm was sold. Also enjoy a story from John and Mary Hathaway about their visit to the barn.
SPEECH HOUSE - England
The Speech House was built in 1676 as a hunting lodge for Charles II (his arms can still be seen in the stonework above the exit door to the Verders Court). It soon was recognized as the administrative center of the forest and the largest room became the Verders' Court. It became the place one went to talk or to make a Speech-hence the "Speech House".
ENRON HALL - Lancaster County -Virginia
HATHERAGE - Virginia
In 1772, Capt. John Hathaway moved about 12 - 14 miles above Warrenton (Virginia) and built Hatherage, a long rather narrow stone house.
MAPS OF EARLY MASSACHUSETTS
View the original purchase map and the present map of Freetown and surrounding towns.