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"BACTON, a parish in the hundred of WEBTREE, county of HEREFORD, 11 miles (S.W. by W.) from Hereford, containing 120 inhabitants. The living is a discharged rectory, in the archdeaconry and diocese of Hereford, rated in the king's books at £3. 13. 4., and in the patronage of Sir Hungerford Hoskyns, Bart. The church is dedicated to St. Faith. A great quantity of limestone and some marble are obtained here. A court baron is held septennially. A parochial school was established in 1824, and is supported by subscription: four poor children are taught for an endowment by Mr. Oliver. Here are two chalybeate springs." [From Samuel Lewis A Topographical Dictionary of England (1831) ©Mel Lockie]
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| St Faith, Bacton, Church of England |
| St Faith, Bacton, Church of England |
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