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Chevington Public Houses & Chevington in 1865
CHEVINGTON in 1844, is a large scattered village, on a picturesque acclivity, 6
miles S.W. of Bury, has in its parish 624 souls, and 2,429 acres of land. At the
request of Abbot Baldwin, this manor was given to Bury Abbey. At the
dissolution, it was granted to Sir Thomas Kitson. It has long been held by the
family of the Marquis of Bristol, its present lord; and the other principal
owners of the soil, are the Rev. J., & Misses E. & F. White, Dr. Colvile, J.
Worlledge, Esq., and Mr. J. Kemp. The Hall is an ancient moated house, occupied
by a farmer. The Church, (All Saints) is a neat fabric, with a tower and five
bells, and was thoroughly repaired and new pewed in 1833. The rectory, valued in
K.B. at �16 3s. 9d. has a yearly modus of �587 lOs.awarded in 1838, in lieu of
tithes. The Rev. John White, M.A., is patron and incumbent, and has a commodious
residence. The Methodists have a small chapel here. The Poor's Estate, purchased
with benefaction money, comprises a double cottage and shop, with yards,
gardens, and 34 roods of land, let for �9 a year; and an allotment, of 6a. 2r.
24p. awarded at the enclosure in 1816, and now let for �10 a year. The rents,
after deducting for land tax aud repairs, are distributed among the poor at
Christmas. The sum of �50, given by Dr. Henry Paman, was expended in enclosing
the poor's allotment. The poor of Chevington have a coat or gown, and an annuity
of 40s. from Lady Kitson's Charity. (See Hengrave.)
Allen William, gent. Holly Bush Green
Bridge Elias, carpenter
Edwards William, wheelwright, &c.
Fenton Samuel, bricklayer & builder
Mayhew James, blacksmith
Paine Mary, shopkeeper
Parker William, shoe maker & schoolmaster
Rolfe Robert, gentleman
Simkin James, beer house
Simkin John, Thatcher
White Rev. John, M.A., Rectory
White Misses Elizabeth & Frances
Witham James, shopkeeper
Wright Christopher, butcher
FARMERS.
Adams Shadrack, Hill House
Argent Robert
Brewster Samuel, College Farm
Finch James, Holly Bush Green
Gossick James, Horse Pool
Jennison William, Chevington Lodge
Kemp John, Chevington Hall
Kemp John, (& maltster)
Rolfe William R. (& corn miller)
Rolfe William
Smith Robert
Simkin Robert J. (& veterinary surgeon,) Garrod's Farm
Simkin Robert, Hole Farm
Truggitt _, Broad Green
Webb John, (cattle dealer) Moat Farm