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Oare

"OARE, a parish in the hundred of Carhampton, county Somerset, 13 miles W. of Minehead, its post town, and 7 E. of Lynton. The village, which is very small, is situated near the river East Lynn, on the road from Porlock to Lynton. It is wholly agricultural. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of £80, and the glebe consists of 11 acres. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Bath and Wells, value £108. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is an ancient stone structure, with a square tower containing one bell. The register dates from 1674. Nicholas Snow, Esq., is lord of the manor. A revel is held on the Sunday nearest old St. James's Day." From The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland (1868) Transcribed by Colin Hinson © 2003

Archives and Libraries

• Postcards of Oare

• Details of Somerset Heritage Centre holdings relating to this parish.

Church Records

• Oare Baptismal, Marriage and Burial Transcripts provided by Martin Southwood.

Maps

• The Ordnance Survey 1:10560 County Series 1st edition (c.1884-1887) map of the area provided by Somerset Heritage Centre.

• The Ordnance Survey 1:10560 County Series 2nd edition (c.1900) map of the area provided by Somerset Heritage Centre.

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