CHIPPING-ONGAR, (Essex) 20 m. from London. It was formerly the manor of Rich. Lucy, (Protector of England in the absence of Hen. II. in Normandy) who built a Ch. and castle here, to which he added fortifications, most of which are still to be seen; and procured a Mt. here, with a Fair. Here are 2 ch. sc. for 26 boys and 12 girls, The Mt. was formerly on Tu. now on S. The manor was alienated from the Lucys, first to Sir John Sutton of Wivenhoe; then to the Staffords, Morrices, Grevils and Whitmores; and then to Tho. Goldsborough, Esq; who new-modelled, and even improved the fine house, which Mr. James Morrice, Ld. of the manor in the R. of Q. Eliz. built upon the hill, on the ruins of the castle, which, by reason of its lofty situation and pleasant walks, became one of the seats in the Co.