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Glossary of Places in the 1583 Edition | W
Wörden (Weerden) [Werden]

Utrecht, Netherlands

Coordinates: 52° 5' 9" N, 4° 53' 0" E

1583 Edition, page 909 | 1583 Edition, page 926
Würzburg (Herbipolis)

Bavaria, Germany

Coordinates: 49° 47' 0" N, 9° 56' 0" E

1583 Edition, page 204 | 1583 Edition, page 414
Wakefield

West Yorkshire

OS grid ref: SE 335 205

1583 Edition, page 736[Back to Top]
Walden [St Paul's Walden]
NGR: TL 194 222

A parish in the hundred of Cashio, liberty of St. Albans, county of Hertford. 5.25 miles north-north-west from Welwyn. The living is a vicarage in the Archdeaconry of St Albans and the Diocese of London.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1648 | 1583 Edition, page 1654
Wallingford [Walynford; Walingford]

Oxfordshire

OS grid ref: SU 605 895

1583 Edition, page 224 | 1583 Edition, page 270
Walsingam [Little Walsingham]
NGR: TF 935 365

A parish in the northern division of the hundred of Greenhoe, county of Norfolk. 28 miles north-west from Norwich. The living is a donative, in local patronage, in the diocese of Norwich.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1731[Back to Top]
Walsingham

Norfolk

OS grid ref: TF 935 367

Major pilgrimage site

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Waltham Abbey

[Walthan]

Essex

OS grid ref: TL 385 005

1583 Edition, page 190 | 1583 Edition, page 256 | 1583 Edition, page 402 | 1583 Edition, page 581 | 1583 Edition, page 1205 | 1583 Edition, page 1884
Waltham Crosse

Not identified.


Waltham Cross - Herts - NGR: TL 355 004
Waltham's Cross - Essex - NGR: TL 695 305

1583 Edition, page 1884 | 1583 Edition, page 1939[Back to Top]
Walthamstow
Walthamstow
NGR: TQ 370 880

A parish in the hundred of Becontree, county of Essex. 6 miles north-east by north from London. The living is a vicarage in the jurisdiction of the Commissary of London, concurrently with the Consistorial Court of the Bishop

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 2127
Walton on the Naze
Walton
NGR: TM 252 214

A parish in the hundred of Tendring, county of Essex. 13.25 miles south-east by east from Manningtree. The living is a discharged vicarage, consolidated with those of Kirby le Soken and Thorpe le Soken, in the jurisdiction of the peculiar court of the Sokens, and subject to visitation by the Bishop of London.

There are Waltons everywhere, but this is the most likely

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1996
Walton-on-Thames

Surrey

OS grid ref: TQ 105 665

Waltoun [Walton]
NGR: NY 522 645


The context suggests:
A parish in Eskdale, county of Cumberland. 10 miles north-east by east from Carlisle. The living is a perpetual curacy in the Archdeaconry and diocese of Carlisle.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1795
Wandsworth

London

OS grid ref: TQ 255 755

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Wantage

Oxfordshire

OS grid ref: SU 405 875

Warbleton
Warbleton
NGR: TQ 609 181

A parish in the hundred of Hinckesborough, rape of Hastings, county of Sussex. 6.5 miles north by east from Hailsham. The living is a rectory in the Archdeaconry of Lewes, Diocese of Chichester.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 2008
Ware
NGR: NGR: TL 365 144

Market town and parish in the hundred of Broughton, county of Hertford. 2.75 miles east north east from Hertford, 21 miles north from London. The living is a vicarage with that of Thundridge annexed, in the Archdeaconry of Middlesex, diocese of London; in the patronage of the Master and fellows of trinity College, Cambridge.

Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

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Wareham [Warrham; Warham]

Dorset

OS grid ref: SY 925 875

1583 Edition, page 164 | 1583 Edition, page 182
Warwick

OS grid ref: SP 285 655

Historic county town of Warwickshire

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Waterden

Norfolk

OS grid ref: TF 885 365

1583 Edition, page 687[Back to Top]
Watley's End [Whatley]

Gloucestershire

OS grid ref: ST 655 815

1583 Edition, page 857
Wattisham
Watsam
NGR: TM 013 515

A parish in the hundred of Cosford, county of Suffolk. 2 miles north-east from Bilderston. The living is a perpetual curacy in the Archdeaconry of Sudbury, diocese of Norwich

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 2123
Weardburh [Watrisbury]

Location unknown

1583 Edition, page 170
Wednesfield [Wodnefield]

Wolverhampton

OS grid ref: SJ 945 005

1583 Edition, page 170
Weissenburg in Bayern [Wisseburgum]

Bavaria, Germany

Imperial free city 1296

Coordinates: 49° 1' 50" N, 10° 58' 19" E

1583 Edition, page 896[Back to Top]
Welley
Welley
NGR:

Unidentified

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 2037
Wells
NGR: ST 544 454

A city, having separate jurisdiction, locally in the hundred of Wells Forum, county of Somerset. 19 miles south-west from Bath, 19 miles south from Bristol. The city comprises only the in-parish of St Cuthbert, which surrounds the cathedral precinct, and the out-parish of St Cuthbert. The living is a vicarage in the patronage of the Dean and Chapter, who have ecclesiastical jurisdiction over the liberty of St Andrew. The in-parish is subject to the Bishop and the out-parish to the Dean. The city is the seat of the bishopric.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1602
Wellyngton [Wellington]
NGR: SJ 652 116

A parish in the Wellington division of the hundred of Bradford South, county of Shropshire. 11 miles east from Shrewsbury. The living is a vicarage, with the rectory of Egton-on-the-Wild-Moors annexed, in the Archdeaconry of Shropshire and Diocese of Coventry and Lichfield.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1940
Weme [Wem]
NGR: SJ 515 290

A parish partly in the hundred of Pimhill, but chiefly in the Whitchurch division of the hundred of Bradford North in the county of Salop. 11 miles north by east from Shrewsbury. The living is a rectory in the Archdeaconry of Salop, Diocese of Coventry and Lichfield.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1738 | 1583 Edition, page 1739[Back to Top]
Wendover

[Wendouer]

Buckinghamshire

OS grid ref: SP 865 085

The rood cross in Wendover church was a place of pilgrimage [VCH: Buckinghamshire, vol 3 (1925) pp. 20-31]

1583 Edition, page 1007
Wensthaston
Wensthaston
NGR:

Unidentified

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 2124
Wesel [Wesell]

Lower Saxony, Germany

Coordinates: 51° 39' 31" N, 6° 37' 4" E

1583 Edition, page 919
West Barfold
NGR: TL 184 565


Not identified, perhaps Little Barford:
Little Barford is a parish in the hundred of Biggleswade, county of Bedford. 2.5 miles south by west from St Neots. The living is a rectory in the Archdeaconry of Bedford, diocese of Lincoln.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1940
West Bergholt
Westbarhoult
NGR: TL 960 275

A parish in the Colchester division of the hundred of Lexden, county of Essex. 3.5 miles north-west from Colchester. The living is a rectory in the Archdeaconry of Colchester, diocese of London.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1996[Back to Top]
West Hendred [Westandred; Westhenred]

Oxfordshire

OS grid ref: SU 445 885

1583 Edition, page 855 | 1583 Edition, page 857
West Kington
NGR: ST 806 772

A parish in the hundred of Chippenham, county of Wiltshire. 8.5 miles west-north-west from Chippenham. The living is a rectory in the Archdeaconry of Wiltshire and Diocese of Salisbury.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1765 | 1583 Edition, page 1769 | 1583 Edition, page 1771[Back to Top]
West Wycombe

[Westwicam; Westwicomb]

Buckinghamshire

OS grid ref: SU 825 945

1583 Edition, page 845 | 1583 Edition, page 1009 | 1583 Edition, page 1231
Westerham
Westrame
NGR: TQ 446 541

A market town and parish in the hundred of Westerham, lathe of Sutton at Hone, county of Kent. 22 miles west from Maidstone. The living is a vicarage with the perpetual curacy of Edenbridge annexed, in the Archdeaconry and diocese of Rochester.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 2149
Westley Waterless [Westle]

Cambridgeshire

OS grid ref: TL 625 565

1583 Edition, page 315[Back to Top]
Westminster

London

OS grid ref: TQ 301 794

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Westwell
NGR: TQ 990 474

A parish in the hundred of Colehill, lathe of Scray, county of Kent. 2.5 miles east-south-east from Charing. The living is a vicarage in the peculiar jurisdiction of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1893
Wetheringsett
Wetherset by Mendlesham
NGR: TM 127 669

A parish in the hundred of Hartismere, county of Suffolk. 2.25 miles east-north-east from Mendlesham. The living is a discharged rectory in the Archdeaconry of Sudbury, diocese of Norwich

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 2060
Weymouth [Waymouth]

Dorset

OS grid ref: SY 675 795

1583 Edition, page 739
Wherwell [Werewell]

Hampshire

OS grid ref: SU 385 405

1583 Edition, page 182
Whitbourne [Whitburne; Whiteborne]

Herefordshire

OS grid ref: SO 725 565

1583 Edition, page 494 | 1583 Edition, page 501
Whitby

North Yorkshire

OS grid ref: NZ 904 112

1583 Edition, page 156
Whitchurch
NGR: SJ 540 420

A parish, comprising the market town of Whitchurch, 10 townships and one chapelry, in the Whitchurch division of the hundred of North Bradford, county of Salop. 20 miles north by east from Shrewsbury. The living is a rectory, with that of Marbury annexed in the Archdeaconry of Salop, diocese of Coventry and Lichfield.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1739
White Nottle [White Notley]
NGR: TL 783 183

A parish in the hundred of Witham, county of Essex. 3.5 miles north-west from Witham. The living is a vicarage in the Archdeaconry of Colchester and diocese of London.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1939
Whiteacre [Over Whiteacre]
NGR: SP 254 910

A parish in the Atherstone division of the hundred of Hemlingford, county of Warwick. 3.5 miles east-north-east from Coleshill. The living is a perpetual curacy in the Archdeaconry of Coventry, diocese of Coventry and Lichfield.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1979[Back to Top]
Whitney on Wye

Herefordshire

OS grid ref: SO 265 475

1583 Edition, page 490 | 1583 Edition, page 494
Wiekes parish

Not identified.

1583 Edition, page 1940
Wiener Neustadt [Neustat; Neapolis]

Lower Austria, Austria

Coordinates: 47° 49' 0" N, 16° 15' 0" E

1583 Edition, page 746 | 1583 Edition, page 772 | 1583 Edition, page 786
Wigborow, Wigborow the Great [Great Wigborough]
NGR: TL 968 156

A parish in the hundred of Winstree, county of Essex. 6.5 miles south-south-west from Colchester. The living is a rectory in the Archdeaconry of Colchester and Diocese of London.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1606
Wigingamere [Wigmore]

Possibly near Newport, Essex

1583 Edition, page 170 | 1583 Edition, page 357 | 1583 Edition, page 494[Back to Top]
Willesborough

[Wilborough; Wilseborough]

Kent

OS grid ref: TR 025 415

1583 Edition, page 1316
Willesden

[Wilsdone; Wilsedon]

Middlesex, London

OS grid ref: TQ 225 845

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Willimountswike [Willimoteswick]
NGR: NY 770 635

A hamlet 8 miles east of Haltwhistle, county of Northumberland.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1795
Wilsford [Wyuelefforde]

Wiltshire

OS grid ref: SU 135 395

1583 Edition, page 453 | 1583 Edition, page 454
Wiltom [Wilton]
NGR: SU 269 615

A borough, formerly a market town, and parish having separate jurisdiction, locally in the hundred of Branch and Dale, county of Wilts. 3 miles west by south from Salisbury. The living is a rectory, with that of Ditchampton and the vicarage of Bulbridge united, in the Archdeaconry and diocese of Salisbury.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1918
Wilton [Wylton]

Wiltshire

OS grid ref: SU 095 315

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Wimborne Minster

[Winburne]

Dorset

OS grid ref: SU 015 005

1583 Edition, page 156 | 1583 Edition, page 581
Winchcombe

[Wincombe]

Gloucestershire

OS grid ref: SP 022 283

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Winchelsea [Winchelsey]

east Sussex

OS grid ref: TQ 905 175

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Winchester (Winton; Wenta; Wenton)

Hampshire

OS grid ref: SU 485 295

Historic capital of Wessex; former capital of England; county town of Hampshire; cathedral city

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Windesheim [Winssemium]

Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Coordinates: 49° 54' 21" N, 7° 48' 55" E

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Windrush [Windrish]

Gloucestershire

OS grid ref: SP 195 135

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Windsor
NGR: SU 967 768

A borough, market town and parish having separate jurisdiction, locally in the hundred of Ripplesmere, county of Berkshire. 20 mile east by north from Reading, 22.5 miles west by south from London. The castle, built by Henry I, occupies more than 12 acres of ground, comprising upper, lower and middle wards. A principal royal residence in Tudor times. The living [of the town] is a discharged vicarage in the Archdeaconry of Berkshire, Diocese of Salisbury.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

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Wingfield

Buckinghamshire [Wyngfield]

OS grid ref: TL 005 265

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Wingham
NGR: TR 244 575

A parish, formerly a market town, in the hundred of Wingham, lathe of St Augustine, county of Kent. 34 miles east from Maidstone. The living is a perpetual curacy in the peculiar jurisdiction of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

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Wingles

Pas-de-Calais, France

Coordinates: 50° 29' 0" N, 2° 51' 0" E

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Winston
NGR: TM 180 616

A parish in the hundred of Thredling, county of Suffolk. 1.25 miles south-south-east from Debenham. The living is a vicarage in the Archdeaconry of Suffolk and Diocese of Norwich.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1936
Winterton-on-Sea

Norfolk

OS grid ref: TG 495 195

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Wintringham

[Wintringeham]

near Malton, North Yorkshire

OS grid ref: SE 885 735

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Wisbech
NGR: TF 460 096

A town in the hundred of Wisbech, Isle of Ely and county of Cambridge. 44 miles north from Cambridge. Wisbech comprises the parishes of St Mary and St Peter, in the Archdeaconry and Diocese of Ely. The living of St Peter is a vicarage, with the perpetual curacy of St Mary and the chapelry of Guyhirn annexed.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

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Wissant [Wissand; Wysant]

Pas de Calais, France

Coordinates: 50° 52' 60 N, 1° 40' 0 E

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Wissington
Wiston
NGR: TL 951 333

A parish in the hundred of Barbergh, county of Suffolk. 1.25 miles west by south from Nayland. The living is a vicarage in the Archdeaconry of Sudbury, diocese of Norwich.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1996
Wistow [Wystow]

Selby, North Yorkshire

OS grid ref: SE 595 355

1583 Edition, page 453
Withyam
Withiam
NGR: TQ 495 356

A parish in the hundred of Hurstfield, rape of Pevensey, county of Sussex. 7.5 miles east-south-east from East Grinstead. The living is a rectory in the Archdeaconry of Lewes, Diocese of Chichester

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 2048[Back to Top]
Witney [Wytney]

Oxfordshire

OS grid ref: SP 355 095

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Wittenberg

[Wittenberge; Wyttenberge]

Saxony, Germany

Coordinates: 51° 52' 0" N, 12° 39' 0" E

Capital of the duchy of Saxe-Wittenberg; university town

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Wittersham

[Wyttysham]

Kent

OS grid ref: TQ 895 275

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Woburn

[Wooburne; Woborne; Owborne]

Buckinghamshire

OS grid ref: SP 945 335

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Woburn Abbey

Buckinghamshire

OS grid ref: SP 965 325

1583 Edition, page 164
Woking [Oking] Palace

nr Old Woking, Surrey

OS grid ref: TQ 015 575

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Wolston [Wolsten]

Warwickshire

OS grid ref: SP 415 755

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Wolvesey [Woluesay] Palace

Winchester, Hampshire

OS grid ref: SU 485 295

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Wooburn [Woodborne]

Buckinghamshire

OS grid ref: SU 905 875

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Woodbridge
Woodbridge
NGR: TM 275 492

A market town and parish in the hundred of Loes, county of Suffolk. 7.5 miles east-north-east from Ipswich. The living is a perpetual curacy, to which the impropriated rectory has been annexed, in the Archdeaconry of Suffolk, diocese of Norwich.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

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Woodchurch [Wodcherche]

Kent

OS grid ref: TQ 945 345

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Woodmancote
NGR: TQ 235 145

A parish in the hundred of Tipnook, rape of Bramber, county of Sussex. 5 miles north-east by east from Steyning. The living is a rectory in the Archdeaconry of Lewes and Diocese of Chichester.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 2048
Woodrow [Wodrow]

Buckinghamshire

OS grid ref: SU 935 965

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Woodstock
NGR: SP 444 163

A borough and parish, having separate jurisdiction, locally within the Liberty of the City of Oxford, county of Oxford. 8 miles north-north-west from Oxford. A civil parish, but ecclesiastically a chapelry of the rectory of Bladon, Archdeaconry and Diocese of Oxford.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

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Worcester
NGR: NGR: SO 855 554

A city and county of itself, having exclusive jurisdiction, locally in the county of Worcester, of which it is the capital. Seat of the Bishopric of Worcester. 111 miles north west by west from London. The City comprises the parishes of St Alban, All Saints, St Andrew, St Clement, St Helen, St Martin, St Nicholas, St Peter and St Swithin. All in the Archdeaconry and diocese of Worcester. St Alban is a discharged rectory in the patronage of the Bishop; All Saints is a discharged rectory in the patronage of the Crown; St Andrew is a discharged vicarage in the patronage of the Dean and Chapter; St Clement is a discharged rectory in the same patronage; St Helen is a discharged rectory in the patronage of the Bishop; St Nicholas is a discharged rectory in the patronage of the Bishop; St Martin is a rectory in the patronage of the Dean and Chapter; St Peter is a vicarage in the same patronage; and St Swithin is a discharged rectory in the same patronage.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

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Worms (Vormatia) [Vangio; Wormes; Wromes]

Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Cathedral city

Coordinates: 49° 37' 55" N, 8° 21' 55" E

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Wotton Vnderhedge [Wotton Under Edge]
NGR: ST 765 925

A parish in the upper division of the hundred of Berkeley, county of Gloucester. 19 miles south-south-west from Gloucester. The living is a vicarage in the Archdeaconry and Diocese of Gloucester.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

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Wressle [Wresell]

East Riding of Yorkshire

OS grid ref: SE 715 315

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Wroclaw (Breslau: Ger; Vratislav: Czech) [Vratislauia]

lower Silesia, Poland

Coordinates: 51° 7' 0" N, 17° 2' 0" E

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Wrotham
Wrotham
NGR: TQ 612 591

A parish in the hundred of Wrotham, lathe of Aylesbury, county of Kent. 11 miles west-north-west from Maidstone. The living comprises a sinecure rectory and a vicarage, in the exempt Deanery of Shoreham, and in the peculiar jurisdiction and patronage of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Scottish information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1846)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

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Wroughton (Ellendun) [Elinden]

Swindon, Wiltshire

OS grid ref: SU 145 805

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Wye
NGR: TR 053 469

A parish and former market town in the hundred of Wye, lathe of Scray, county of Kent. 4 miles north-east from Ashford. The living is a perpetual curacy in the Archdeaconry and diocese of Canterbury.

English information from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of England (S. Lewis & Co: London, 1831)

Welsh information taken from Samuel Lewis, A Topographical Dictionary of Wales(Lewis & Co: London, 1840)

The reason for the use of these works of reference is that they present the jurisdictional and ecclesiastical position as it was before the major Victorian changes. The descriptions therefore approximate to those applying in the sixteenth century, after the major changes of 1535-42. Except for the physical locations, which have not changed, the reader should not therefore take these references as being accurate in the twenty-first century.

1583 Edition, page 1316 | 1583 Edition, page 1994
Wyke

[Wike]

Dorset

OS grid ref: ST 795 265

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