The Archdeaconry of Richmond in the Eighteenth Century by L A S Butler

The Archdeaconry of Richmond in the Eighteenth Century by L A S Butler

Francis Gastrell (1662 1725) served as Bishop of Chester from 1714 until his death. During this time, he compiled historical notes on his diocese from a range of medieval and contemporary sources. His survey contains detailed information on parishes, including their sizes, populations and economies. The notes also provide invaluable data on administrative matters such as the development of the towns within the diocese, notably including records of acts of charity and records of the grammar schools and their governors, finances and statutes. This 1990 publication, prepared by L. A. S. Butler, is the first printed edition of the notes relating to the Yorkshire parishes that had been transferred within the archdeaconry of Richmond to the bishopric of Chester. With full editorial apparatus, and thorough indexes of persons, clergy and places, this work stands as an important resource for church, social and local historians.

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ISBN 13	9780902122567
ISBN 10	0902122568
Title	The Archdeaconry of Richmond in the Eighteenth Century
Author	L A S Butler
Series	Yorkshire Archaeological Society Record Series
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society
Year published	2000-04-01
Number of pages	212
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