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Chebsey in 1817

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Description from A Topographical History of Staffordshire by William Pitt (1817)

CHEBSEY.

Chebsey is a large parish of Pirehill South, containing the township of Cold Norton. At the time of the General Survey, it was held by Humphredus of Henry de Ferrers. In the time of Henry II. by Euturpius de Hastings, and in this family it continued several successions. 

The village of Chebsey is ancient, and consists of farm-houses and smaller tenements. It is situated in a valley, near the confluence of the Eccleshall water with the Sow. 

The Church is an ancient Gothic fabric of stone, with a large Square tower. It is dedicated to All Saints, and is a vicarage in the patronage of the Dean and Chapter of Lichfield, The Rev. Henry White, Sacrist of Lichfield Cathedral, is vicar ; and the Rev. John Jenkinson, the present curate. 

The parish of Chebsey contains 72 houses, 73 families; 211 males, 195 females: total, 406 persons.