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William White's History, Gazetteer, and Directory of Norfolk 1845

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CRIMPLESHAM, a dispersed village, 2½ miles E. of Downham, has in its parish 358 souls, and 1,573A. of land, mostly the property of Wm. Bagge, Esq., the lord of the manor.

The CHURCH, (Virgin Mary,) has a square tower and five bells, and the living is a discharged vicarage, valued in the King's Book at £8, and in 1831 at £74. The Rev. H. Spencer is incumbent, and the Bishop of Ely is the patron, and also appropriator of the rectory. The Rev. J.P. Royle, of Stradsett, is the curate. The tithes have been commuted for £525 1s. 8d. per annum, of which more than £400 belongs to the Bishop.

The Fuel Allotment, awarded in 1806, is 12A. 2R. 24P., let for £23 a year.

Directory:-

         Doyle     Mrs. Eliz.   Crimplesham Hall
         Duffield  John         vict., Nag's Head
         Plaice    Mary         blacksmith
         Roberts   Henry        vict., Red Hart
 
            farmers.
 
         Bacon     Ann
         Brymer    Geo.
         Candler   John
         Harrison  William
         Negus     John
         Oakes     Pp.
 

See also the Crimplesham parish page.

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July 2000