A History of the County of Westchester, Vol. II

Whiting-, on the property of Mr. John Ewings. It is in the form of a hollow square, with banks fifteen or twenty feet high. Nothing can exceed the boldness of the scenery as viewed from this elevated spot ; below, the steep sides of the neck are bordered with beautiful woodland that skirts the shores of the majestic Hudson ; while beyond, the palisades are seen abruptly rising in all their grandeur from the opposite margin of the river. South-east are the distant heights of Fordham and Westchester, and north the Hudson reaching into the Tappaan Zee.

The remains of '■'■Indian shell beds,^' are still visible imirediately in the rear of the fort. Foot paths lead through the woods that skirt the river to the extreme point of the neck. The Berrian residence, a fine structure of stone, now occupied by Mr. Tucker, is situated on rising ground near the extreme point ; its beautiful situation claims notice. The Hudson here expands its waters, and; united with those of the Haarlem river at the mouth of the Spuyten duyvel, gives a beautiful lake like appearance to the whole; the winding creek, the heights of Fordham and wooded hills of New York island, serve to unite and blend a landscape which might have inspired the pen of a Thomson or the pencil of a Claude. The old Tippett mansion is located on the eastern side of this neck, embosomed in the bank and shaded with tall poplars. It possesses a desolate and antiquated appearance, in