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Meanwood

MEANWOOD, a hamlet, in the parish of Leeds, wapentake of Skyrack, W. riding of York, 4 miles (N. by W.) from Leeds. It is beautifully situated on the east side of a thickly-wooded dell, embracing a fine prospect of the town of Leeds and the adjacent country; the scenery is richly diversified. Meanwood House, the seat of the Beckett family, is a handsome mansion, erected in 1841, and pleasantly seated on an eminence commanding extensive views. A living has been founded by Mrs. Mary Beckett and Miss Elizabeth Beckett, who possess the patronage.

Transcribed from A Topographical Dictionary of England, by Samuel Lewis, seventh edition, published 1858.

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