OLD ALRESFORD
"OLD ALRESFORD, a parish in the hundred of Fawley, in the Alton division of
the county of Hants, close to New Alresford. It lies on the other side of
the river Itchen. The living is a rectory* in the diocese of Winchester,
value £556, in the patronage of the bishop. The church, which was rebuilt
in 1753 has a fine tower, and is dedicated to St. Mary. Admiral Lord Rodney
formerly resided in Old Alresford House, now belonging to his descendant
Lord Rodney. This village is within the jurisdiction of the Cheyney Court
of Winchester. A very neat free school has been erected, at the sole
expense of Miss Onslow.
[Description(s) from The National Gazetteer of
Great Britain and Ireland (1868) - Transcribed by Colin Hinson ©2003]
[Last updated: 4th August 2003 - Brian Pears]
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