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Dean, Bedfordshire, England. Geographical and Historical information from 1866.

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DEAN:
Geographical and Historical information from the year 1866.

[Transcribed information from The Imperial Gazatteer of England & Wales, 1866-9]

"DEAN (NETHER AND UPPER), a parish in the district of St. Neot's and county of Bedford; near the Three-shire-stone, 3½ miles W of Kimbolton, and 6 NE by N of Sharnbrook railway station. Post-town, Kimbolton, under St. Neots. Acres, 2,370. Real property, £2,911. Pop., 552. Houses, 124. The property is divided among a few. The living is a p. curacy in the diocese of Ely. Value, £200. Patrons, the Dean and Chapter of Worcester. The church is Norman; consists of nave and chancel, with tower and spire; and has a carved oaken roof. There is a Wesleyan chapel. A school has £55 from endowment; and other charities £14."

[Description(s) transcribed by Craig Pickup ©2002]