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West Parley

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“WEST PARLEY, a parish in the hundred of Cranborne, county Dorset, 6 miles S.E. of Wimborne-Minster, its post town, and 6 N.W. of Christchurch. The village, which is of small extent, is situated on the borders of Hampshire, and is watered by the river Stour. The inhabitants are chiefly engaged in agriculture. A large hart of the land is in heath. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of £250, and the glebe contains 20 acres, besides £44 payable to the Rector of Lydlinch. The living is a rectory* in the diocese of Sarum, value £195. The church is of considerable antiquity. The Independents have a place of worship. The parochial charities produce about £4 per annum.

from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868

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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868

"WEST PARLEY, a parish in the hundred of Cranborne, county Dorset, 6 miles S.E. of Wimborne-Minster, its post town, and 6 N.W. of Christchurch. The village, which is of small extent, is situated on the borders of Hampshire, and is watered by the river Stour. The inhabitants are chiefly engaged in agriculture. A large hart of the land is in heath. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of £250, and the glebe contains 20 acres, besides £44 payable to the Rector of Lydlinch. The living is a rectory* in the diocese of Sarum, value £195. The church is of considerable antiquity. The Independents have a place of worship. The parochial charities produce about £4 per annum.

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