1775 - Watson, John - History and Antiquities of Halifax (2)
From International Robin Hood Bibliography
| Allusion | |
|---|---|
| Date | 1775 |
| Author | Watson, John |
| Title | The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Halifax, in Yorkshire |
| Mentions | House where Robin Hood lived |
By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2014-09-18. Revised by Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2021-01-07.
Allusion
Callis. An house which some believe to be the oldest in the vicarage, and where tradition sais [sic] that Robin Hood some time resided; but no other marks of its antiquity appear at present, than that the north part of it is studded after the manner of building in former times. It might take its name from the Latin word Callis, which meant a path made by wild beasts in forests and mountains, and there was certainly fine shelter hereabouts for the deer in winter, and therefore a proper place for the residence of Robin Hood, who lived by his bow.[1]
Source notes
IRHB's brackets.
Lists
- Not included in Dobson, R. B., ed.; Taylor, J., ed. Rymes of Robyn Hood: an Introduction to the English Outlaw (London, 1976), pp. 293-11.
- Outside scope of Sussex, Lucy, compil. 'References to Robin Hood up to 1600', in: Knight, Stephen. Robin Hood: A Complete Study of the English Outlaw (Oxford, UK; Cambridge, Massachusetts: Blackwell, 1994), pp. 262-88.
Editions
- Watson, John. The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Halifax, in Yorkshire (London, 1775); see p. 293.
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