History, Gazetteer, and Directory of Shropshire [1851]

Directory.—More and Morewood: Martha Burgess, farmer; James Harris, farmer; John Hill, carpenter; Robert James, farmer; Richard Jones, farmer; William Medlicott, farmer; John Mellings, farmer; Margaret Mellings, farmer; Thomas Morris, farmer; John Thomas, farmer; Thomas Wardman, farmer; John Wardman, farmer; John Wilks, farmer.  Linley: Evan Abley, carpenter and wheelwright; William Jones, farmer: Robert B. More, Esq., Linley Hall; Benjamin Perkin, gardener; Richard Poulter, blacksmith; Rd. Pugh, farmer; Ed. Tomlins, shoemaker; and Joseph Whittall, mine agent.

Dinmore is an Extra Parochial Liberty two miles from Bishop’s Castle, containing about 100 acres of land, the property of William Plowden, Esq.  Mr. Richard Guilt is the resident farmer.

MYNDTOWN

is a small parish five miles north east of Bishop’s Castle, on the western side of the Longmynds.  It contains 906a. 3r. of land, including 347a. of common.  Rateable value £425. 10s.  William Plowden, Esq., is sole landowner and lord of the manor.  The church is a small structure, dedicated to St. John.  The living is a rectory in the patronage of Earl Powis, and incumbency of the Rev. John Rogers.  The tithes are commuted for £52. 11s. 9d.  There are 33 acres of glebe land.

Directory.—Edward Hammonds, farmer; John Lewis, farmer, The Hall; and Philip Shukar, farmer.

NORBURY

is a parish 4 miles N.N.E. of Bishop’s Castle, which comprises the townships of Asterton, Norbury, Whitcott, and Hardwick, and has an area of 2,685a. 2r. 25p. of land, the rateable value of which is £2,600. 3s. 8½d.  The principal landowners of the township of Norbury are Robert Scott, Esq., and Thomas Harris, Esq.  In 1841 there were 33 houses and 174 persons.  The Church, dedicated to All Saints, is a neat structure, consisting of nave and chancel, and has a tower, in which are three bells.  The living is a perpetual curacy, annexed to North Lydbury.  The tithes are commuted, and £180 has been apportioned to the vicar, and £145 to William H. Plowden, Esq.

Asterton is a township in this parish, one mile and a half from Norbury, which had at the census of 1841 had 37 houses and 164 persons.  The principal landowners are Wm. Plowden, Esq.; Edward Medlicott, Esq.; Ralph Benson, Esq.; and Edward Home, Esq.  There is a small Primitive Methodist Chapel in this township.

Whitcott and Hardwick is a scattered township, containing 14 houses and 82 persons.  The principal landowners are Mr. Thomas W. Ambler; James Wilkes, Esq.; and Edward Home, Esq.  Charity.—Thomas Jacks left £10, the interest thereof to be given in bread to the poor of this parish.

Directory.—Norbury: Thomas Beamond, farmer; William Bowen, farmer; John Cook, beerseller; Thomas Cook, farmer; John Dewin, farmer; John Everall, farmer; Thomas Harris, farmer; Joseph Jones, farmer; Charles Morris farmer; Jeremiah Pugh, maltster and victualler, The Red Lion; Thomas Williams, farmer.  Asterley: John Pincher, farmer; and William Pincher, farmer.  Whitcott and Hardwick: Thomas W. Ambler, farmer; William Davies, miller and farmer; Edward Dewin, farmer; William Marston, farmer and beerseller; William Morris, farmer; James Wilks, farmer.

RATLINGHOPE

Stitt and Gatten is a township in this parish, ten miles south-west of Shrewsbury, which contains 2,421 acres of land, the rateable value of which is £1,151. 8s.  In 1841 there were 25 houses and 153 inhabitants.  The principal landowners are Samuel Smith, Esq., and the Hon. H. W. Powys.  James Rowson, in 1746, left £20 for the benefit of the poor of this parish.

Directory.—Ratlinghope: Thomas Cooke, farmer, The Coppice; John Elison, farmer; Thomas Jones, farmer; Thomas Lello, farmer; Mary Partridge, blacksmith and victualler, The Bridges; Randolph Poston, miller; Emanuel Preece, farmer.  Stitt and Gatten: Edward Andrews, farmer, The Stitt; William Groves, farmer, The Stitt; Samuel Medlicott, farmer, Gatten; William Mellings, farmer, Gatten; and John Munslow, farmer, Gatten.

SIBDON CARWOOD

is a small parish eight miles S.S.E. of Bishop’s Castle, which contains 754 acres of land, the rateable value of which is £858. 12s. 6d.: gross estimated rental, £869. 13s.  James Baxter, Esq. is the sole landowner, and lord of the manor.  At the census of 1841 there were 12 houses and 59 persons.  The Church, dedicated to St. Michael, is a neat edifice, rebuilt in 1741.  The living is a perpetual curacy, in the patronage of James Baxter, Esq. and incumbency of the Rev. W. E. Lumb, M.A.  Sibdon Castle is an ancient castellated mansion, situated in a picturesque position, commanding extensive and varied views of the surrounding country, and is the property of James Baxter, Esq.

Directory.—James Baxter, Esq., the Castle; Thomas Cooper, farmer; Richard Dawes, farmer; William Griffiths, farmer.

STOWE

is a parish and small village about two miles north-east by east from Knighton, which contains 2,724a. 0r. 11p. of land.  At the census of 1841 there were 38 houses and 135 souls.  The township of Stowe contains 748a. 2r. 25p. of land, the rateable value of which is £531.  The village is romantically situated, and surrounded by lofty hills.  Edward Rogers, Esq., is the landowner in this township.  The Church is dedicated to St. Michael, and the living a vicarage, in the patronage of the crown: incumbent, Rev. Thomas Green.  The tithes are commuted for £250, of which £45 is apportioned to Clun Hospital.  There is also glebe land of the annual value of £20.  Directory.—Sarah Baldwin, miller and farmer, William Langford, stone mason, and Caleb Steadman, farmer.

Lurkinhope is a township in Stowe parish, containing 1,265a. 1r. 26p. of land, the rateable value of which is £586. 15s.  The principal landowner is Charles Edwards, Esq.  Sarah Bright is the resident farmer.

Weston is a small township in the parish of Stowe, containing 710 acres, the rateable value of which is £475. 10s.  Edward Rogers, Esq., is sole owner in this township.  Directory.—Charles Steadman, farmer, and Edward Turner, cattle dealer.

WENTNOR

Adston is a township situated to the north of Wentnor, the principal landowners of which are the Rev. John Bright, Jeremiah Medlicott, Esq., Francis Norton, Esq., John Whitehurst, Esq., and H. Walters, Esq.  In 1841 here were 19 houses and 100 inhabitants.

Home is a small township containing three houses and 24 persons.  The land is the property of the Rev. John Rogers.

Kinnerton and Ritton is a township and village three miles from Wentnor, which contains 58 houses and 322 persons.  Henry Lyster, Esq., is the proprietor of the land and lord of the manor.

Medlicott is a township one mile from Wentnor, containing 14 houses and 60 inhabitants.  John Medlicott, Esq., is lord of the manor and chief landowner; Mrs. Sarah Medlicott and Mr. Thomas Bright are also owners.

Charities.—Rev. Edward Rogers, by will, dated 1788, left £50, the interest to be applied in teaching poor children of the parish to read.  This sum, with the surplus of a subscription raised for building a school, to which Charles Rogers, Esq., contributed £100, was invested in the purchase of £100 stock new four per cents., and the dividends paid to a schoolmaster who teaches twelve poor children.  Dr. Price bequeathed £10, and Edward Redrobe gave £10, the interest to be given to the poor on St. Thomas’s-day.

WENTNOR DIRECTORY.

Beamond John, farmer

Jones Richard, farmer

Hotchkiss William, farmer

Humphrey Rev. Thos., curate

Mapp Richard, farmer

Medlicot John, woollen manufacturer

Medlicot Sarah, beerseller

Morris John, farmer and maltster

Kirkham Edward, farmer

ADSTON DIRECTORY.

Andrews Edward, farmer

Evans John, farmer and miller

Harding John, farmer

Jameson George, farmer

Kirkham George, farmer

Kirkham Samuel, farmer

HOME DIRECTORY.

Gething John, farmer

Rogers Rev. John, rector of Myndtown

KINNERTON AND RITTON DIRECTORY.

Beamond Robert, farmer

Blockley William, farmer

Davies John, farmer

Davies William, farmer

Hotchkiss Francis, farmer

Mountford John, farmer

Potter John, farmer

Potter Jonathan, farmer

Pugh John, farmer

Walters Edward, farmer

MEDLICOTT DIRECTORY.

Bright Thomas, farmer

Hotchkiss Jeremiah, farmer

Maddox Thomas, farmer

WISTANSTOW

is an extensive parish, partly in this hundred and partly in that of Munslow, pleasantly situated ten miles north-west of Ludlow, and intersected by the Shrewsbury and Ludlow turnpike road, the Shrewsbury and Hereford railway, and the Watling street, which here divides the hundreds of Munslow and Purslow.  The township contains 728a. 2r., the rateable value of which is £1,126. 1s.  In 1841 the parish contained 227 houses and 1051 persons.  Population in 1801, 586; and in 1851, 989.  The Church, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, is a cruciform structure, with a massive square tower.  The living is a rectory, in the incumbency of the Rev. Christopher Swainson, and patronage of the Earl of Craven.  The principal landowners are the Rev. Christopher Swainson; James Cartwright, Esq.; Thomas D. Duppa, Esq.; Mr. Thomas Owens; Mr. Edward Lewis; and Mr. William Potter.

Felhampton and the Grove is a township, one mile and a half north-east of Wistanstow, containing 1,524a. 2r. 19p. of land, the rateable value of which is £2,015, 13s. the principal owners of which are the Earl of Craven; Mrs. Thursby; and Francis Marston, Esq.  Strefford is a small village and township, ten miles north-west of Ludlow, which contains 372a. 2r. 24p. of land, the rateable value of which is £532.  The Earl of Craven is the sole landowner.  Wittingslow is a township, one mile and a half north-west of Wistanstow, containing 536a. 2r. 12p. of land.  Rateable value, £608. 4s.  The chief landowners are W. M. Beddoes, Esq.; John Mier, Esq.; Mr. J. Broom; and Mr. Thomas Beman.  Woolston is a small village, one mile from Wistanstow, which contains 772a. 0r. 13p. of land, the rateable value of which is £721. 3s.  The principal landowner is the Rev. S. J. Knight.

WISTANSTOW DIRECTORY.

Cartwright James, farmer, The Hall

Cox Thomas, butcher

Cox William, farmer

Davies Mrs. Jane

Edwards Mrs. Sarah

Ellis Rev. John S., curate

Home Richard, shopkeeper and postmaster

Jones John, farmer

Oliver Thomas, victualler, The Plough

Owens Thomas, victualler, White Horse

Owens Thomas, farmer, The Corner

Potter Mr. William

Rogers William, shopkeeper

Wilding James, draper and grocer

Williams William, saddler and harness maker

CHENEY LONGVILLE DIRECTORY.

Back Edward, farmer

Beddoes Francis, farmer

Duppa Thomas D., Esq.

Harris Elizabeth, farmer

Humphreys Joseph, tanner and shoemaker

Lucas George, farmer, Newington

Speake Joseph, schoolmaster

STREFFORD DIRECTORY.

Davies Henry, vict., The Boot

Jones John, veterinary surgn.

Jones Robert, surgeon

Rickards James, farmer

Rickards Richard, Esq.

FELHAMPTON & THE GROVE.

Blockley Edward, farmer

Bowen Richard, miller

Goode Thomas, blacksmith

Hancocks George, miller

Oakes John, Esq., Affcott

Marston Francis, Esq.

Martin John, vict., The Rest

Poole Richard, cooper

Thomas William, miller

Tomlinson John, farmer, The Marsh

Urkick Richard, farmer

WITTINGSLOW DIRECTORY.

Beman Thomas, farmer

Clare Peter, farmer

Falkingham Wm., beerseller

Harris Edward, farmer

Hotchkiss Wm., victualler, Cross Pipes

Howells John, farmer

WOOLSTON DIRECTORY.

Broom John, farmer

Martin Benjamin, farmer

Venables Thomas, farmer

THE CLUN HUNDRED

lies on the south-western verge of the county, and is bounded by Radnorshire on the west and Montgomery on the north; by the hundred of Purslow on the east and Radnorshire on the south.  It is divided into the Clun and Mainstone divisions, the former having in 1841 a population of 2,077, and the latter 1,331 inhabitants.  The Clun division contains the parish of Clun, and the Mainstone division the parish of Llanvair-Waterdine, part of Mainstone, and part of Bettwys-y-Crwyn.

CLUN

Clun was formerly a lordship in the Marches, and was first incorporated by the Lords Marches, whose charter was confirmed by Edmund Earl of Arundel in the reign of Edward II., at which time its prescriptive right was admitted, but the charter not having been enrolled in Chancery, and all the records of the Lords Marches having been destroyed, its being an incorporate borough was proved by parole evidence.  In the sixth year of King John, William Fitz Allan had a charter for a fair to be kept here for three days at Martlemas, which was the 11th of November and two days after.  Fairs are now held on the last Friday in January, May 11th, June 15th, September 23rd, and November 22nd, and a market is held every Tuesday.  The poor-law union of Clun comprises nineteen parishes, seventeen of which are in Shropshire, and contains a population of 10,024 persons.

Charities.—Henry Earl of Northampton, by will, dated 1614, founded Clun Hospital (dedicated to the Holy Trinity), and endowed it with tithes now producing a revenue of £1,600 per annum, for the support of thirteen poor brethren, including a master or warden.  The buildings comprise a quadrangle forty yards in length and the same in breadth, which were extended in the year 1845, by the erection of a chapel, and a dining hall, and a house for the warden.  The management of the hospital is vested in the bailiff, vicar, and churchwardens, the steward of the lordship, the rector of Hopesay, and the warden.  The Bishop of Hereford is visitor of the hospital, which now consists of 18 poor brethren, who receive 10s. per week, and a warden who receives £80 per year, with a house rent free, and firing.  The chapel is beautified with a handsome window ornamented with the arms of the founder, the Earl of Powis and the Bishop of Hereford.

Sarah Like, by will, 1725, left £60, and directed that the interest thereof should be expended in teaching 15 poor children to read English.

William and Elizabeth Stirchley, by indenture, dated 1730, bequeathed nine acres of land at Hopebendrid township, in this parish, in trust, to apply the rents and profits thereof for the benefit of the poor inhabitants of Clun, to be distributed to them every Sunday in bread.

Francis Brown, who died in 1795, left £100 for the benefit of the poor of Clun, the interest thereof to be distributed in bread every Sunday.  There is a sum of money in the hands of the present vicar amounting to £80, the origin of which is unknown, but it is probable that the sums of £50 stated in the returns of 1786 to have been given by Peter Meredith, and £20 by William Acton, form part of it.  Interest is paid for this sum at the rate of five per cent., and what is not required for the weekly supply of bread, is given away in clothing.  Randle Tonna, who died in 1799, left £100, and directed the interest thereof to be distributed among twenty poor people, in such sums as the vicar and churchwardens should appoint.

Bickton and Weston is a township in Clun parish, one and a half mile N.W. by N. of that place, which in 1841 had seven houses and forty persons.  It contains 1,787a. 1r. 25p. of land, the rateable value of which is £1,138. 18s. 4d., and gross estimated rental, £1,208.  The rent charge of this township paid to the vicar is £79. 1s. 2d., and to the lay impropriators £6. 15s. 9d.  The Earl of Powis is lord of the manor and the principal landowner.

Edicliff is a township two miles north of Clun, containing 1,028a. 2r. 9p. of land, the rateable value of which is £944. 10s., and gross estimated rental £1,037. 5s.  At the census of 1841 there were 35 houses and 157 persons.  The principal landowners are the Earl of Powis, John and Thomas Price, Esqrs., and Mr. John Luther.

Guilder Down is a small township, one mile north of Clun, containing 919a. 2r. 10p. of land, the rateable value of which is £944. 10s.  The Earl of Powis is sole landowner.  The rent charge paid to the vicar is £37. 8s.  In 1841 here were eight houses and fifty persons.

Manutton is a township, one mile and a half south-west by west of Clun, containing 302a. 2r. 37p. of land, the rent charge on which is £37. 11s. 8d.  The principal landowners are Mr. Thomas Jones and Mr. William Edwards.  In 1841 this township contained 10 houses and 39 persons.

Newcastle is a village, three miles and a half south-west by west of Clun, which contained in 1841, 32 houses and 176 inhabitants.  The township has 2,989 acres of land, the rateable value of which is £1,066. 6s. 8d.  The rent charge paid to the vicar amounts to £85. 12s. 8d., and that to the lay impropriators £22. 13s. 1d.  The principal landowners are John Oakes, Esq.; the Earl of Powis; Mrs. Beaumond; Mrs. Ann Richards; and Mr. Thomas Owen.  There is a Chapel of Ease here annexed to Clun parish.

Obarris is a township in the parish of Clun, contains 622a. 2r. 32p. of land, the rateable value of which is £308. 10s.  Rent charge paid to the vicar, £19. 16s., and that to the lay impropriators is £16. 12s. 3d.  In 1841 here were 17 houses and 67 inhabitants.  The principal landowners are William Hamer, Esq.; Thomas Whettall, Esq.; and Mr. Thomas Middleton.

Pentrehodrey township lies about four miles south west from Clun, and consists of two farm houses and a few cottages.  There are 670a. 2r. 10p. of land, the rateable value of which is £439. 12s. 6d.  The small tithes paid to the vicar amount to £27. 12s. 4d., the tithes paid to the impropriators amount to £29. 12s. 10d.  The principal landowners are Richard Edwards, Esq.; B. J. E. Williams, Esq.; and Richard Matthews, Esq.

Peerlogue, a township three miles south-west of Clun, containing 1,009a. 2r. 24p. of land.  The vicarial tithes are commuted for £39. 16s. 2d., and the rectoral for £29. 11s. 4d.  Rateable value of the township, £439. 12s. 6d.  The principal landowners are the Rev. Christopher Swainson; Mr. Samuel Pugh; Mrs. Clark; and Mr. Thomas Jones.

Shadwell is a small township, four miles from Clun, containing 813a. 1r. 3p. of land, the rateable value of which is £709, and the small tithes are commuted for £47. 12s. 11d., and the rectoral for £31. 13s. 8d.  In 1841 here were nine houses and 59 persons.  The principal landowners in this township are William Botfield, Esq., and Mr. John Luther.

Spoad, a township three miles south-west by west of Clun, contains 12 houses and 31 persons, and has an area of 1,251a. 3r. 26p. of land, the rateable value of which is £592. 15s. 10d.  Rent charge paid to the vicar, £43. 10s. 5d., and that to the lay impropriators £20. 2s.  The principal landowners are Thomas Brown, Esq.; Thomas Moore, Esq.; Mr. Thomas Owen; Rev. Christopher Swainson; and Edwd. Morris, Esq.

Treverward is a small township, two miles and a quarter from Clun, and contains 1,025a. 2r. 4p. of land, the rateable value of which is £315. 5s. 10d.  Of the rent charge £25. 1s. 5d. is apportioned to the vicar of the parish, and £12. 2s. 1d. to the lay impropriators.  In 1841 here were 20 houses and 94 persons.  The principal landowners are Thomas Jones, Esq.; Trustees of T. B. Davies, Esq.; Mr. Thomas Middleton; and Mr. Richard Turner.

Whitcott-Keysett is a village and township two miles west of Clun, divided from Whitcott-Evan by the river Clun.  It contains 2,303a. 0r. 24p. of land, the rateable value of which is £1,267. 18s. 8d.  The rent charge paid to the vicar is £81. 8s., and that to the lay impropriators £56. 13s. 5d.  In 1841 here were 51 houses and 225 inhabitants.  The principal landowners are Rev. John Rogers; Richard Bright, Esq.; Francis Brown, Esq.; Richard Parry, Esq.; John Wellings, Esq.; William Jones, Esq.; the Earl of Powis; Rev. Christopher Swainson; and several others.  There is a small Baptist Chapel in this township.

Post Office at Mrs. Thomas.  Letters arrive at 11 A.M., and are despatched at 2 P.M.

CLUN DIRECTORY.

Addis John, shoemaker

Addis Richard, tailor

Baker John, baker

Beaumond Mrs. Sarah

Beaumond Wm., hairdresser

Bradley Mrs. Mary, Cromfryd

Braze Mary, baker

Bright Jeremh. vict., Buffalo

Bright Margaret, dressmaker

Bright Thomas, maltster

Bowen John, carrier to Salop

Carter Rev. William, curate

Chelmick Edwd., shoemaker

Chelmick William, beerseller

Childe Joseph, farmer

Cooke John, joiner

Coombs Lawrence, inland revenue officer

Cullis Mrs. Dorothy

Davies Ann, stationer

Davies Benjamin, stone and marble mason

Davies John, beerseller

Davies John, carpenter

Davies John, cooper

Davies Margaret, academy

Davies Mary, baker

Davies Thomas, butcher

Davies Thomas, glazier and ironmonger

Davies Wm., relieving officer

Dear Wm., supervisor, Villa

Evans Daniel, beerseller

Evans Mrs. Elizbth. Cottage

Evans Ths. Esq. Castle Cttge.

Faulkner John, mason

Farmer William, beerseller

Francis John, shoemaker

Francis John, wheelwright

Francis William, shoemaker

Gwilliam Benjamin, farmer

Hamer Jas. grocer & ironmgr.

Hamer John, farmer

Hamer Ths. frmr., Woodside

Harris Thomas, farmer

Haynes John, joiner

Heighway Thomas P. farmer, Cock’s Hall

Hinckman Walter, carrier to Ludlow

Howells Mrs. Elizabeth

Hughlings Mrs. Martha

Jones James, shoemaker

Jones Jeremiah, blacksmith

Jones Richard, tailor

Jones, William and Harley, drapers and grocers

Jones William, warden, Clun Hospital

Langford Jno. frmr. the Villa

Lewis Rev. Lewis, curate

Luther Mr. Richard

Luther William, beerseller and maltster

Matthews Thomas, farmer

Moore Jane, draper & grocer

Morgan Rev. Jenkin, curate

Morris Philip, Esq. the Hurst

Morris Thomas, butcher

Oldbury Charles, vict., White Horse

Parry Thomas, saddler

Poston Samuel, shopkeeper

Price Edward, shoemaker

Rawlings Francis, shoemaker

Rawlings John, draper and grocer

Roberts John, skinner

Rogers Mrs. Ann

Sheild Robert D., surgeon

Smith Mrs Martha

Speake Samuel, stone mason

Swainson Rev. Chrisr., vicar

Taylor Edwin, vict. Six Bells

Thomas Eliza, grocer

Thomas Richard, druggist

Vaughan Rich., stone mason

Walters Edward, weaver

Whiston John, vict. the Sun

Whittall Thomas, shoemaker

Williams Morgan, saddler and harness maker

BICTON DIRECTORY.

Collings John, farmer

Hamar Henry, farmer

Luther Martin, farmer

Statham Rowland, farmer

EDICLIFFE DIRECTORY.

Adams Richard, beerseller

Gough Thomas, farmer

Gwillian James, farmer

Thomas Edward, farmer

GUILDEN DOWN DIRECTORY.

Gwilliam Richard, farmer

Luther Thomas, farmer

HOPEBENDRID DIRECTORY.

Baldwin Saml., maltster and victualler, the Woodcock

Bright Richard, farmer

Jones John, blacksmith, Chapel Lawn

Lloyd William, farmer, Lyne-y-ven

Williams Jno. farmer, Chapel Lawn

MANUTTON DIRECTORY.

Edwards William, farmer

Matthews Isaac farmer, Wear

Beaumond William, farmer, Fron End

Beddows Geo., farmer, Garn

Evans John, blacksmith

Hamar Henry, farmer

Hamar Thomas, farmer

Jones Richard, beerseller and shopkeeper

Southern Robert, miller

OBARRIS DIRECTORY.

Edwards Thomas, farmer

Gittins Wm. frmr. Penywarne

Hamar William, Esq.

Middleton Thomas, farmer

PENTREHODREY DIRECTORY.

Davies John, farmer

Edwards Richard, farmer, Bryncalled

PURLOGUE DIRECTORY.

Bevan Francis, farmer

Bright Charles, farmer

Jones Thomas, farmer

Mason Edward, farmer

Lewis Thomas, farmer

SHADWELL DIRECTORY.

Jones Thomas, farmer, Llanhedrick

Luther John, farmer and corn miller

Sankey John, farmer

SPOAD DIRECTORY.

Brown Thomas, farmer

Hamar Henry, farmer

Hudson Stephen, farmer

Wooley Thomas, farmer

TREVERWARD DIRECTORY.

Davies Mr. William, Upper Treverward

WHITCOTT-EVAN DIRECTORY.

Bryan Roger, Esq. Little Hall

Owens Richard, farmer

WHITCOTT-KEYSETT DIRECTORY.

Bright Richard, farmer

Brown Francis, farmer

Edwards John, farmer

Miles John, farmer

Francis John, wheelwright

Gough John, farmer

Hamar Henry, farmer

Jones James, blacksmith

Parry Richard, farmer

Wellings John, farmer

BETTWS-Y-CRWYN, OR BETTWS,

is an extensive parish, near the south-western verge of the county, nine miles north-west from Kington, comprehending the townships of Kevancalanog, Rugantine, and Trebrodier, which together comprise an area of 8,664 acres of land, of which 5,950 are in common lands.  The tithes are commuted for £214. 2s.  Rateable value of the parish, £2,037. 2s. 6d.  At the census of 1841 there were 308 inhabitants; 1851, 452.

Kevancalanog township has a scattered population, and in 1841 had 232 inhabitants, at which period 19 persons were returned as resident in Clun parish.  This township contains 4,800 acres of land, the tithes of which have been commuted for £67. 5s.  The Earl of Powis is the principal landowner and lord of the manor.  Michael Jones, Esq., and others are also proprietors.

Rugantine township lies on the western borders of the county, and contains 1,970 acres of land, separated from Radnorshire by the river Teme, which adds beauty and fertility to this delightful valley.  One thousand three hundred and fifty acres of the land in this township are in open common.  The principal owners are the Earl of Powis; John Lloyd, Esq.; William Price, Esq.; and George Green, Esq.  At the census of 1841 there were 19 houses and 100 inhabitants.  The tithes are commuted for £66. 7s.

Trebrodier, a township in the parish of Bettws-y-Crwyn, is situated on the south-west verge of the county, on the borders of Wales.  In 1841 there were 26 houses and 139 inhabitants.  The chief landowners are the Earl of Powis; Edward Jones, Esq.; Thomas Hamer, Esq.; Michael Jones, Esq.; Mr. Francis Howells; and Mr. Charles Lloyd.  At the Moat, in this township, the residence of E. Jones, Esq., is a lofty mound, or barrow of the ancient Britons, which is surrounded by a deep moat.  The Church is an irregular built structure of considerable antiquity, in an isolated position, and surrounded by uninclosed lands.  It consists of nave and chancel, and has a belfry with one bell, which can only be heard at one house in the whole parish.  The ceiling of the church is of timber, beautifully carved.  The living is a perpetual curacy, in the patronage of the Earl of Powis, and incumbency of the Rev. R. N. Kinchant.

Rugantine: Joseph and Thomas Chandler, farmers; John Davies, farmer; George Lloyd, farmer; John Lloyd, farmer; William Price, farmer.

Trebrodier: George Hamer, farmer; William Hughes, farmer; Edward Jones, farmer, The Moat: Mr. Chas. Lloyd, Bettws; John Lloyd, farmer, Bettws; John Morris, farmer, Hambly-cot-farm; William Richards, farmer, Cross House.

LLANVAIR-WATERDINE

is an extensive parish on the extreme south western borders of Shropshire, divided from Radnorshire by the river Teme.  It contains the townships of Clewilsey, Funnanvair, Llanvair, Maneythesney, Selley, Skyborry, and Trebert, which had at the census of 1841 108 houses and 603 inhabitants; population in 1801, 466; and in 1831, 566.  The village of Llanvair is pleasantly situated on the northern banks of the river Teme, four miles N.W. of Knighton, and has an area of 280a. 1r. 20p. of land, the rateable value of which is £312. 0s. 6d.  The principal landowners are the trustees of Millington’s charity, Shrewsbury; George Davies, Esq., and Edward Griffiths, Esq.  The township had at the census of 1841 twenty houses and 102 persons.

The Church, dedicated to St. Mary, consists of nave, chancel, and south aisle, which is separated from the body of the church by a row of oak pillars, beautifully carved.  The living is a perpetual curacy in the patronage of the Earl of Powis and incumbency of the Rev. John R. N. Kinchant.  The tithes are commuted for £375.  Previous to the year 1714 several donors left sums of money, amounting in the whole to £40, for the benefit of the poor, which was expended in 1714 in the purchase of about three acres of ground, the rent of which is now given to the poor.  The Rev. John Davies, D.D., by will, left the sum of £100 for the benefit of the poor.  This sum was lost in 1772, by the insolvency of the person in whose hands it was placed out at interest.

Directory.—Richard Bright, vict., Red Lion; Benjamin Brown, blacksmith; George Davies, farmer, Black Hall; Richard Davies, wheelwright; John Griffiths, shoemaker; Joseph Miles, shoemaker; Mary Price, farmer, Meadow Cottage; Edward Trudge, farmer, Llanvair Hall.

Clewilsey is a township three miles N.W. of Llanvair, containing 1,167a. 3r. of land, the rateable value of which is £825. 6s.  The principal landowners are Mrs. Conway, Edward Price, Esq., Mrs. Maria Rutter, Mrs. Ann Richards, and the Earl of Powis.  The village contains 32 houses and 306 persons.  Directory.—Martha Bowen, farmer; James Edwards, farmer, Brynbeddow; Edward Price, farmer, The Runnis; Richard Thomas, farmer.

Funnanvair is a township in Llanvair-Waterdine parish, which contains 432 acres of land.  Rateable value, £321. 18s.  In 1841 there were fifteen houses and 74 inhabitants.  The principal landowners are C. L. Duppa Duppa, Esq.; Edward Griffiths, Esq.; and Mr. John Griffiths, besides whom are a number of smaller freeholders.  Directory.—Evan Davies, farmer, Blain-y-dree; John Lyre, farmer, Cwm Brain.

Maneythesney is a township one and a half mile S.W. of Llanvair, which contains 712 acres of land.  Rateable value, £685. 7s. 6d.  The township at the census of 1841 had eleven houses and 52 inhabitants.  The principal landowners are the trustees of Millington’s charity, Shrewsbury; and Thomas Jones, Esq.  Directory.—Edward Griffiths, farmer, Melling-y-groge; Thomas Jones, farmer, and Jonathan Swancott, farmer.

Selley is a township two and three quarter miles N.E. of Llanvair, which contains 516 acres of land, the rateable value of which is £285. 6s. 8d.  The principal landowners are Henry Powell, Esq.; Walter Lander, Esq.; and Edward Hamar, Esq.  At the census of 1841 here were three houses and 25 persons.  Directory.—Richard Edwards, farmer, Garbett; John Collins, farmer, Little Selley; and Penry Powell, farmer, Selley Hall.

Trebert is a small township containing 662a. 2r. of land, the rateable value of which is £422. 6s. 8d.  The principal landowners are the trustees of Millington’s charity, Shrewsbury; the Rev. John R. N. Kinchant; and James Lee, Esq.  The parsonage house is situated in this township.  Directory.—Charles Davies, Esq., The Craig; Mrs. Jane Davies, Landinshup; the Rev. John R. N. Kinchant, incumbent, of Llanvair-Waterdine; and Ann Price, farmer, The Veddw.

MAINSTONE

is a parish partly in this county and partly in that of Montgomery, which comprises the townships of Mainstone, Edenhope, Knuck and Reilth.  At the census of 1801 the parish had 406 inhabitants; in 1831, 462; 1841, 449; of whom 276 persons were returned as in this county, and the remainder in Montgomeryshire.  “The village of Mainstone is situated in a hilly district, four miles south-west by west from Bishop’s Castle.  The township contains 362a. 1r. 38p. of land, and in 1841 had 17 houses and 91 inhabitants.  Rateable value £306. 12s. 6d.  The principal landowners are the Misses Beck, Rev. John Harrison, and Mr. Benjamin Beddoes.  The Earl of Powis is lord of the manor.  The Church is an antique structure of unpresuming appearance, dedicated to St. John.  The living is a rectory, valued in the king’s book at £4. 13s. 4d., in the patronage of the lord chancellor: the incumbent is a non-resident.  The tithes are commuted for £343.  This parish is intersected by Offas Dyke.

Charities.—Lewis Reynolds, John Price, Hugh Edwards, John Daniel, William Farmer and John Lateward, left in the whole £25. 10s., of which £23. 10s. was laid out in the purchase of about an acre of land, called Comb-y-Llan, which is let for £1. 10s. per annum.  Catherine Thomas in 1722 left a rent charge of 12s. issuing out of a meadow in Mainstone, and directed it to be distributed among the poor not receiving parochial relief.  Nathaniel Shuker in 1735 conveyed a piece of land called the Little Meadow, in trust, for the benefit of the poor; it now produces a yearly rent of 25s.  The several sums above mentioned, amounting to £3. 7s. per annum, are divided into two parts, and one part is distributed on the north side, which is in the county of Montgomery, and the other on the south side, in the county of Salop.  Humphrey Bird left £10 to the poor of the Shropshire part of the parish of Mainstone.  John Edwards in 1722 left £5 for the benefit of the poor.  The sum of 10s. was annually paid by the donor’s grandson up to the time of his death, in 1806, and he requested his executor to pay 10s. a year in addition to the 5s. a year left by his grandfather.  Since Mr. Edwards’ death, the sum of 10s. only has been received; but it appears evident that 15s. yearly ought to be paid in respect of these charities, according to the intentions of the donors.

Edenhope, a township and small village in the parish of Mainstone, six miles north-west from Clun, comprises 1,673a. 1r. 1p. of land, the rateable value of which is £764. 7s.  The tithes are commuted for £86.  The principal landowners are the Earl of Powis; Henry Lyster, Esq.; John Coates, Esq.: there are also a few smaller proprietors.

Knuck, a small township with a few cottage residences, is situated about a mile south from Mainstone, contains 594 acres of land, and in 1841 had five houses and 26 inhabitants.  The chief landowners are the Misses Beck, Earl Powis, and John Sankey, Esq.  Rateable value of the township, £355. 18s. 6d.