GONALSTON, (Nottinghamshire) on the S. E. side of Shcrwood-Forest, was a manor held anciently by the Peverells, and passed
through several families to the Pierpoints, of whom Sir Henry sold it to Mr. Monox, an ald. of London, whose posterity did
some time ago, if they do not still, enjoy it. Here was an ancient chapel, chantry, or hos. which, thro' many patents of
concealment, has been continued since the Diss. by the name of Gonalston-Spittle. Here is a small ch. sc.