Colton in 1859

COLTON (ST. MARY), a parish, in the union of LICHFIELD, S. division of the hundred of PIREHILL, N. division of the county of STAFFORD, 2 miles (N. by E.) from Rugeley; containing 672 inhabitants. This parish, which is bounded on the north by the river Blythe, and on the south by the Trent, comprises by computation 3000 acres, and the Grand Trunk canal passes through its south-western part. A fair is held in June, for horses and cattle, and is numerously attended.

The living is a rectory, valued in the king's books at £5; net income, £461; patron, Rev. C. Landor. The glebe comprises 40 acres. The church is an ancient structure, with a square tower; the north aisle was rebuilt about 45 years since. There is a place of worship for Wesleyans; also a school founded by contributions in 1763, and since endowed with £500 by the late John Spencer, Esq.; and a school for younger children, endowed by the late Mr. Webb, with land producing £5 per annum. 
 

[Description(s) from The Topographical Dictionary of England (1859) by Samuel Lewis - Transcribed by Mike Harbach ©2020]