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ONIBURY: Geographical and Historical information from the year 1824.

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"ONIBURY (or ONNYBURY), a parish in the lower division of the hundred of Munslow, a rectory remaining in charge, in the diocese of Hereford, the deanery of Ludlow, and archdeaconry of .Salop. 66 houses, 445 inhabitants. 4½ miles north-west of Ludlow.

The tower of its rural church is overshadowed with ivy, and the surrounding scenery is of the most interesting description.

There is a school at this place, first established in 1563, by William Norton, who by will bequeathed to it the sum of £6 6s. 8d. yearly; which, with an additional allowance from the parish funds, is advanced to the yearly stipend of £12. The Rector has also further added a convenient house and garden, originally belonging to the parsonage house.

The scholars are taught reading, writing, and arithmetick, and the school is, free for the admission of all who apply.

" STONE HOUSE, a house in the parish of Onibury, near Onibury. The seat of the Earl of Powis."

" WALTON, a township in the parish of Onibury (or Onnybury), and in the lower division of the hundred of Munslow. 3½ miles north-west of Ludlow."

" WOOTON (or WOOTTON), a township in the parish of Onibury, and in the lower division of the hundred of Munslow.

[Transcribed information from A Gazetteer of Shropshire - T Gregory - 1824](unless otherwise stated)

[Description(s) transcribed by Mel Lockie ©2015]