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The Ancient Parish of RICHMOND

[Transcribed information from the early 1820s]

"RICHMOND, a parish in the wapentake of Gilling West, and liberty of Richmondshire; 8 miles from Leyburn; 10 from Reeth; and 16 from Northallerton. The town stands on an eminence, boldly rising from the Swale, which winds in a semi-circular form at the foot of the castle." (There is further information for Richmond).

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"APPLEGARTH, 3 farm houses, two in the township and parish of Richmond, and one in the township and parish of Marske; 3 miles W. from Richmond, 7 from Reeth."

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"SAINT NICHOLAS, a farm house in the township and parish of Richmond; ¼ mile ESE. of Richmond.

In this farm-house are to be seen, (particularly the balcony in-front, along the top of which runs a parapet of open stone fret-work, still very perfect, supported by stone pillars,) the remains of an ancient hospital dedicated to St. Nicholas, in which was only one chaplain in the patronage of the King, by reason of the honour of Richmond. The founder unknown. It having fallen very much into decay, both in buildings and revenues. The king, in 1448, granted it to William Ayscough, one of the justices of the common pleas, who repaired it and added another chantry chaplain, on which consideration, and that he was become a second founder, that prince, Henry VI. 26th, granting him the patronage. In this state it continued to the general dissolution of colleges and hospitals, when it became vested in the crown, and was valued at 10L. per ann. -Dugdale.-Magna Brit. It is now the property of the Right Hon. Lord Dundas."

Bibliography

• "Guide to Richmond", produced in 1833 by W.R. Robinson, and describing Richmond and the surrounding area with various histories, but very few ordinary people mentioned.

Census

• A look up is offered for the 1851 Census Index for Richmond. Please see the North Riding Look-up Exchange, remembering to read the instructions.
• Please see Christine Amsden's Census pages for the following Census transcriptions:
  • Richmond
    • 1871 (Partial)

Churches

• Here are photographs of Churches in the parish:
  • St. Mary's Church, Richmond.
  • St. Mary's Church, Richmond (view 2).
  • Holy Trinity Church, Richmond (view 1).
  • Holy Trinity Church, Richmond (view 2).
  • The ruins of Grey Friars, Richmond.
  • The Roman Catholic Church of St. Joseph and Francis Xavier, Richmond.
  • The Ex United Reformed Church, Richmond.
  • The Methodist Church, Richmond.
• The following Churches have their own websites:
  • The Roman Catholic Church of St. Joseph and Francis Xavier, Richmond

Church Records

• Stephen Pegler has extracted some of the records from the earlier parish records for Richmond.
• The Roman Catholic Church of St. Joseph and Francis Xavier has church records from 1748 to the present day. For further information, please see their website.
• The whereabouts and dates of the Registers etc. for the Parish of Richmond.

Description and Travel

• Here are some photographs of Richmond town and area:
  • A view of Richmond from the Castle Keep, showing Trinity church, Grey Friars tower and the surroundings.
  • Richmond Market Place, showing the Market cross, the Castle Keep and Trinity Church.
  • Richmond Castle, from the south bank of the river Swale.
  • Richmond town and Castle, from the south from the same position.
  • Richmond town, from the east.
  • St. Trinian's Hall, near Richmond (nothing to do with the infamous school!).
  • A view of Richmond from the Castle Keep.
• There are also photographs of the Richmond area available for free download from the freefoto.com website.
• Garry Stockdill's Yorksview website contains a description and photographs of Richmond.
• Richmond (on the Yorkshire tour.co.uk site)
• Richmond on the Shoulder of Mutton site

Directories

• Transcript of the entry of "professions and trades" in Baines's Directory of 1823.
• Transcript of the entry of "professions and trades" in Pigot's Directory of 1829.
• Transcript of the entry of "professions and trades" in Pigot's Directory of 1834.
• Transcript of the entry of "professions and trades" in White's Directory of 1840.
• Transcript of the entry of "professions and trades" in Bulmers Directory of 1890.

Gazetteers

• There is further information about this parish from Pigot's 1829 Directory Yorkshire section.
• There is further information about this parish from Pigot's 1834 Directory Yorkshire section.
• There is further information about this parish from National Gazetteer 1868 Yorkshire extracts.
• There is further information about this parish from Bulmer's 1890 History and Directory of the North Riding.

History

• Known as Castle View this site presents many topics, historical and legendary - with photographs - relating to Richmond and the Dales.

Maps

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• For a more detailed map of the parishes in the riding please see the Yorkshire parish maps page.
• For a more detailed map of the county please see the Yorkshire map page.
• Here is a map showing the wapentakes for the county.
• View maps of Richmond and places within the boundaries of its ancient parish.

Memorial Inscriptions

• A transcription of the The War Memorial at the top of Frenchgate, Richmond.

Societies

• This parish is covered by the following Society:
  • Cleveland FHS