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Chignall St. James

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“CHIGNAL (ST-JAMES), a parish in the hundred of CHELMSFORD, county of ESSEX, 3 ½ miles (N. W.) from Chelmsford, containing 217 inhabitants. The living is a rectory, with that of Mashbury united, in the archdeaconry of Essex, and diocese of London, rated in the king's books at £10. 14. 7., and in the patronage of John Strutt, Esq. Besides the present church of St. James, there was formerly one dedicated to St. Mary, long since taken down.” [From Samuel Lewis A Topographical Dictionary of England (1831) - copyright Mel Lockie 2016]
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Census

  • Census returns are available from the usual sources for 1841-1911, which includes most copies held at the ERO, Wharf Rd, Chelmsford. More information on other ways to view these census returns on the Essex
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Church History

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Description & Travel

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Gazetteers

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Historical Geography

  • Chignal St. James was a member of the Chelmsford Hundred
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Maps

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Poor Houses, Poor Law

  • Chignal St. James was a member of the Chelmsford Poor Law Union