DARKING, (Surrey) 20 cm. 24 mm. from London, on a branch of the r. Mole, just before it runs under-ground. 'Twas destroyed
by the Danes, but was rebuilt by Canute, or the Normans. It stands on a soft sandy rock, in which are dug several
convenient cellars. According to a custom of this manor, of which the Howard family of the Norfolk branch are Lds. the
youngest son, or youngest brother of a customary tenant, is heir of the customary estates of the tenant dying intestate.
The great Roman causey called Stone-Street passes through its church-yard. Some learned physicians have said the best air
in England is upon Cottman-Dean, (i.e., the heath of poor cottagers) bel. to this T. on which stand their almshs. This
place is noted for its meal trade, and its Mt. for poultry, particularly the fattest geese and the largest capons, which
are brought hither from Horsham. Wheat is brought hither from the Wilds of Sussex; and on most of the Mt. days, 'tis
furnished with all sorts of sea-fish. Its Mt. is on Th. and Fair on Holy-Th. the greatest in England for lambs. Mr. Howard
is Ld. of above half the manor.