A vision of Britain through time
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A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
KNIGHTWICK, a parish in Martley district, Worcester; on the river Teme, at the boundary with Hereford, 4 miles SW by W of Martley, and 4½ WNW of Bransford Road r. station. It contains Knightsford Bridge, which has a post office under Worcester. Acres, 858. Real property, £1, 635. Pop., 166. Houses, 32. The manor belongs to John Williams, Esq. The scenery is beautiful. There are brick and tile works. The living is a rectory, united with the chapelry of Doddenham, in the diocese of Worcester. Value, £300. * Patron, the Dean and Chapter of Worcester. The old church is now used only for burial services; and the new one stands at Knightsford Bridge, was built in 1856, and is in the decorated English style. Charities, £6.
(John Marius Wilson, Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales (1870-72))
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| Feature Description: | "a parish" (ADL Feature Type: "countries, 4th order divisions") |
| Administrative units: | Knightwick CP/Ch/AP Martley RegD/PLU Worcestershire AncC |
| Place: | Knightwick |
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