X Preface. 



No attempt has been made in this work to consider the history 

 of Forncett Honor, or to treat of other than economic conditions 

 in Forncett Manor. 



It is a pleasure to acknowledge the many kindnesses that have 

 lightened a laborious task. My best thanks are due to Mr A. C. Cole, 

 Mr Hubert Hall, and especially to Professor W. J. Ashley, under 

 whose direction the work was begun. I am also much indebted for 

 advice and assistance to Professor J. F. Jameson, Professor F. W. 

 Maitland, and Mr W. J. Corbett Miss E. M. Leonard has kindly 

 supplied the photograph of St Mary's Church, which serves as the 

 frontispiece of the book. 



F. G. D. 



May^ 1906. 



