=Battle Abbey=, 22, the seat of Sir Godfrey Webster, is situated on a gentle rise, with a delightful sweep before it of meadows and woods, bounded by woody hills, which form a valley, winding towards Hastings and the sea. The ruins of this once magnificent structure, bear ample testimony of the scale of the establishment, their circuit embracing nearly a mile. The remains occupy nearly three sides of a long square; the middle side is converted into a modern habitation. The grand entrance, facing the town, is a large square building, embattled at the top with a handsome octagon tower at each corner, composing a very rich and elegant piece of gothic architecture. The side of the square, opposite to the gateway, consists of two long low parallel walls; the remaining side forms the dwelling house. Some of these ruins are interesting; but the greater part have been destroyed or defaced by modern alterations. Bazalgette, ---- Esq. 79. =Bear Place=, 177, the seat of Sir M. Ximenes, is an elegant modern house, with wings, delightfully situated on an elevated spot, in a pleasant woodland country. A ridge of hills screen it on the north; a pleasing variety of inequalities, tufted with woods, compose its grounds, and the views towards the south and east are open and extensive. =Beauport=, 22, the seat of Sir James Bland Burgess, Bart. so named by its late possessor, Gen. James Murray, after Beauport, near Quebec, in Canada, at the reduction of which he acted a distinguished part. It is a handsome modern edifice, built of stone, and, from its situation on an eminence, commands magnificent sea views: from hence, on a clear day, Boulogne and Calais are distinctly visible. Bebb, ---- Esq. 180. (_see Donnington Grove_) =Beckenham Place=, 16, the seat of John Cator, Esq. is a handsome building, commanding a beautiful, though not extensive prospect. Beckford, William, Esq. 163. (_see Fonthill Abbey_) =Bedhampton Place=, 214. =Beechworth Castle=, 63, the seat of Henry Peters, Esq. The mansion is old, situated on the site of an ancient castle, of which it once formed a part, on the bank of the river Mole: great improvements have been made by the present occupier. The park contains some noble timber. The outer park is skirted with chesnut-trees, of a remarkably large growth; and the inner, in which the house is situated, has two fine avenues, one of elms, and another, 350 yards in length, composed of limes of an extraordinary size. =Bell Vue=, 130. =Belle Vue=, 79, 91, 221, the seat of Josiah Jackson, Esq. This delightful spot is situated near Southampton, on the west side of the river Itchen. The house, a beautiful modern edifice, commands a most exquisite prospect; the shrubberies and gardens are tastefully arranged, which, together with a spacious green-house and hot-houses, contain a great variety of choice plants. =Belmont=, 96.