I think I have this one.

It's the name of a 17th century architect. Hawksmoor.

I only know this because I I've just been reading a fiction book by Ken Follet which prompted me to re-read the historical facts about certain cathedrals in the UK and Europe.

HTH.

For 1.

I think that's an anagram of some part of the clue but it ends in S as the clue indicates a plural.

Yep, that's right

Part way = st (for street) encircles e.g. men

Gives segment

Hawks = sells
moor = room bacwards (from space towards the roof)

Anagram of solar and ans.

You're right. I also worked it out about 3.30 this morning but god alone knows where I posted it.

Ta chuck

Here's a couple more.

Form of punishment that's old, in a sense (5)

**O**

Died in battle? That's cruel (4)

***L

Or this one,

Armchair philosopher having short time in secluded place. (7)

***S*I*T

Not me, but my ex would qualify.

Is there a point or a clue in your post I'm missing?

Duel, a mix of died and cruel?

Rosemary

I don't think so and it would give me a word ending in 'u'.The cryptic part is Died in Battle?

I thought of fell (in battle) but it doesn't relate to cruel. Then I though of 'evil' but that doesn't make sense.

I thought also it was something to 1066, but no.

My only other thought was a three letter battle ending in L with a D in the middle that means cruel.

We need more help methinks

I did not think so for one minute but was not overtaxing my brain and taking the lazy way!!!!!

Rosemary

Enjoy your relaxing, hopefully Jimenato will see the thread he's usually quite good at these as are a few others.