Return made by Richard Cheyney, Bishop of Gloucester, to six articles of enquiry sent by the Privy Council, between 1563 and 1565, respecting his diocese; giving the names of the Dean, Archdeacons, and Deans Rural, list of peculiars with the names of the persons claiming to exercise exempt jurisdiction, and the names of the incumbents or curates in all the parishes of the ten deaneries, with the number of households in each parish
MS. Rawl. C. 790
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Title
Return made by Richard Cheyney, Bishop of Gloucester, to six articles of enquiry sent by the Privy Council, between 1563 and 1565, respecting his diocese; giving the names of the Dean, Archdeacons, and Deans Rural, list of peculiars with the names of the persons claiming to exercise exempt jurisdiction, and the names of the incumbents or curates in all the parishes of the ten deaneries, with the number of households in each parish
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. C. 790
Date
16th century
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper, in quarto
Physical extent
29 Leaves
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Collection contents
Rawlinson C: History, Theology
Return made by Richard Cheyney, Bishop of Gloucester, to six articles of enquiry sent by the Privy Council, between 1563 and 1565, respecting his diocese; giving the names of the Dean, Archdeacons, and Deans Rural, list of peculiars with the names of the persons claiming to exercise exempt jurisdiction, and the names of the incumbents or curates in all the parishes of the ten deaneries, with the number of households in each parish
