ABERCONWY. 



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The consequence of this barbarous proceeding 

 was, that this noble structure was reduced to the 

 bare ruin, such as it is now to be seen. It is at 

 present held from the crown by Sir David Er- 

 skine, Bart, the representative, by right of his wife, 

 of the Plasisav family, at an annual rent of six 

 shillings and eight-pence; and a dish of fish to 

 the marquis of Hertford, whenever he passes 

 through the town.** 



Conwy gives the title of baron to the marquis 

 of Hertford. 3. Charles I. Edward lord Conway 

 of Ragley was created viscount Conway of Conway 

 castle, the same who reduced it to its present con- 

 dition; and in 1679, 31. Charles II. his grandson 

 Edward, who had succeeded his father Edward, 

 was created earl of Conway, and dying without 

 issue, his cousin and adopted heir Francis Sey- 

 mour Conway, second son of Sir Edward Sey- 

 mour, Baronet, by his second wife, was created 

 lord Conway, baron Conway of Ragley, 1702 — 3, 

 2. Anne; and he died 1731 — 2. His eldest son 

 Francis was created earl of Hertford in 1750. 



» Grose's Autiquities, VII. 18. 



