Example sentences of "dates [adv] [prep] the [adj] century " in BNC.
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| 1 | We do not know , however , how old Lettaford is ( the oldest longhouse dates only to the sixteenth century ) or what its earlier arrangements were . |
| 2 | Individual property owners in cities have long had to conform to legal controls , but planning as a more widespread activity dates only from the mid-twentieth century ( Hall 1982 ) . |
| 3 | Her warlike appearance dates only from the next century and is very much a creation of the Restoration court , where she was developed as a symbol of the victory of the British in the Dutch Wars . |
| 4 | It dates largely from the 18th century and straddles the Ampney Brook , which powers the internal wheel . |
| 5 | The name is believed to be derived from a personal name Sighel or Signup , and the second part from the thorn bushes which grew in abundance at the time , and dates possibly from the 7th century . |
| 6 | Turkey Mill dates partly from the eighteenth century , having been taken over in 1740 by James Whatman , a name famous for high-quality papers , especially for artists . |
| 7 | Dates probably from the eighteenth century , and apparently the Danes also used the music to our National Anthem at one stage . |
| 8 | The fine church of St Wilfrid dates back to the 12th century , although there is mention of a church in the Domesday Book . |
| 9 | Laugharne Castle dates back to the 12th century and Carmarthen Castle to 1109 , restored some 200 years later by Edward I at a cost of £169 15s. 6d ! |
| 10 | New Hall dates back to the 12th century and is reputed to be the oldest fully moated manor house in England . |
| 11 | The Causey Mounth dates back to the 12th century , when it was first established as a drover 's road . |
| 12 | There was a church on this spot in the ninth century , and part of the existing building dates back to the thirteenth century ( including the tower which houses the record-breaking clock ) . |
| 13 | Roughly translated it means new beginnings — it dates back to the thirteenth century and confers a purely honourary degree — something to put in a ’ Who 's Who ’ entry . |
| 14 | CAMRA would prefer beer to be brewed solely from barley malt but the use of sugar dates back to the 19th century and many renowned beers , such as Marston 's Pedigree , have recipes that include 10 per cent or more brewing sugars . |
| 15 | Clements Farm is of great antiquity , the building itself probably dates back to the 15th century , and happily has been boarded up to prevent more deterioration . |
| 16 | We took them to lunch at the Bull Inn which dates back to the 15th century , and afterwards explored the local market . |
| 17 | The parish church of St Michael dates back to the 13th century . |
| 18 | It dates back to the 13th century . |
| 19 | They hope to raise £1 million for the upkeep of the Manor which dates back to the 13th century . |
| 20 | Herriot 's Hotel and restaurant at Hawes has a price tag of £295,000 , while Kirkbymoorside 's George and Dragon , which dates back to the 13th century , is for sale at £400,000 . |
| 21 | Herriot 's Hotel and restaurant at Hawes has a price tag of £295,000 , while Kirkbymoorside 's George and Dragon , which dates back to the 13th century , is for sale at £400,000 . |
| 22 | Stoneywood Mill dates back to the eighteenth century , and is now part of the Wiggins Teape Group . |
| 23 | Dates back to the fourteenth century . ’ |
| 24 | The so-called ’ swan-upping ’ ceremony dates back to the fourteenth century … but nowadays its as much a fun day out as a way of keeping the swans healthy . |
| 25 | The café , which dates back to the last century , has been maintained intact , at least in its decor . |
| 26 | The house itself is , not surprisingly , a little younger and dates back to the 16th century when it was owned by the great-great-aunt of President George Washington . |
| 27 | This attractive country home dates back to the 16th century when it was once a farm labourer 's cottage . |
| 28 | This old farmhouse resting in the village of Raskelf ( the name means ‘ the shelf of the roe deer ’ ) , probably dates back to the 18th century . |
| 29 | Scott , Hogg , Lockhart and other literary stalwarts are reputed to have frequented this old hunting inn , part of which dates back to the 18th century . |
| 30 | The beautiful crown spire caps the historic High Kirk of Edinburgh , which dates back to the fifteenth century . |