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"Mattersey, or Mattersea, is a genteel and very retired village and parish, on the western bank of the Idle, 4 miles south-south-east from Bawtry, and 6 miles north by west from Retford. It stands on a pleasant elevation, and has several handsome mansions. It comprises Blaco Hill, one mile south of Mattersey; Mattersey Abbey, one mile east; Mattersey Grange, one mile west; which are large farms, and Mattersey Thorpe, a hamlet half a mile west of the village. The parish is about 1½ miles in length, and contains 493 inhabitants and 2,561 acres of land, which was enclosed by an Act passed in 1770. The Rev. Christopher Nevile is the principal owner, and lord of the manor. The Abbey Farm, 150 acres, belongs to JohnWormald Esq., and Mr John Walker senior, and Mr John Walker junior have estates here.
The church, dedicated to All Saints, is a handsome gothic edifice, in excellent preservation, and is a most pleasing object in the village. It has some curious carvings, which were discovered about 70 years ago, under the old pavement of the chancel, one of which represents the benevolent action of St Martin dividing his cloak. It had a chantry dedicated to St John the Baptist, and in the reign of Edward I was appropriated to Mattersey Abbey, to make amends for some losses the monks had sustained by fire."
[White's "Directory of Nottinghamshire," 1853]
| Census Year |
Piece No. |
|---|---|
| 1861 | R.G. 9 / 2412 |
| 1891 | R.G. 12 / 2638 |
This village and parish are about 145 miles north of London and 6 miles north of Retford. The parish covers 2,344 acres and is bordered on the north and east by the River Idle.
The village name is often spelled as "Mattersea". If you are planning a visit:
Year Population 1801 327 1811 351 1841 510 1851 493 1871 368 1881 342 1891 322 1901 371
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[Last updated: 2-September-2011 - Louis R. Mills]