Author: Fendley,John (editor)
Title: BISHOP BENSON's Survey of the Diocese of GLOUCESTER (England), 1735-1750. (Vol.13 of the Record Series)
Description: Bristol, Bristol & Gloucester Archaeological Soc. 2000 . Royal octavo 248x165mm black cloth with gilt lettering in dark blue dust jacket. Transcript & Consolidation of the six extant versions of the comprehensive Survey of the Diocese first undertaken by Bishop Benson in 1735, noting corrections & changes. Tabulation of 329 Parishes & Chapelries; chronological lists of incumbents with value of Livings and Queen Anne's Bounty. Charities & endowments for Church, the poor & schools. The Survey gave particular attention to the extent & nature of RELIGIOUS NON-CONFORMITY. Scholarly modern historical interpretations & explanations. Extensive modern Index of Persons & Places; Index of Subjects. In new condition.

Keywords: Gloucestershire ecclesiastical church history


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