Category: St Peters Church
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Glossary of Church Terms
A list prepared by Ted Pearson to assist with the various terms in the Church History Documents Acolyte (in Christianity) an officer who assists the priest. Advowson right of presentation (gift) of the benefice. (Church living) Aisle parallel with the nave a passage between rows of seats. Appropriated made over to or assigned to a… Read more
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Kings Newnham Tithes
The parish map for Kings Newnham was divided down into distinct portions, where each field or property was defined and an owner identified. The number of tithes a particular person was responsible for dictated their annual tithe payment. As Kings Newnham extends over a wide area, the map has been split into two sections, starting… Read more
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Church Lawford Tithes
The parish map for Church Lawford was divided down into distinct portions, where each field or property was defined and an owner identified. The number of tithes a particular person was responsible for dictated their annual tithe payment. As Church Lawford extends over a wide area, the map has been split into three sections, starting… Read more
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Mid-Nineteenth Century Tithe Maps
For many centuries the tithe system was a key funding mechanism in a local parish such as the combined parish of Church Lawford and Kings Newnham. Details of the Tithe System are here, with a person by person review here, but the specifics for the two villages are shown in a series of maps and… Read more
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The Tithe System
From many years ago, the Village economy was based around two major payments. Prior to 1918 the land was either owned by the Lord of the Manor or the Church. As well as owning land (known as Glebe Land), the Church had additional fiscal rights over the Parish as a whole. The tenants of the… Read more
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Dedication of The Magnificat Window 1947
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Church Windows
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Church Overview Leaflet 1981
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The Church Organ
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Church Introduction Leaflet
This leaflet was the forerunner of the St Peters Illustrated History Document Read more