FENWICK

FENWICK. "The Fenwykes of Northumberland, "iusignis et illustris Fenwickorum progenies." are of Saxon origin, and take their cognomen from their ancient fastness in the fenn)' lauds in the vicinity of Stamfordham." Slogans of the North, p. 11 . In ' border ' times they formed a powerful clan, and were the constant allies of the Percies.

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