01/11/2006
Transcribed by Stacey Gardner
Ashington-cum-Buncton is a parish 4 ½ miles north-west from Steyning, in West Grinstead hundred, rape of Bramber, Thakeham union, with 1,272 acres. The living is a rectory, with chapelry of Buncton annexed. The tithes are commuted at £288 per annum, in the patronage of the Duke of Norfolk, and incumbency of the Rev. R. Blakiston, M.A., assessed at £1,123. The ancient chapel of Buncton is open for divine service only 6 times a year; this has been the custom from time immemorial.
Letters received through Hurstpierpoint
Blakiston Rev. Robert, M.A., rectory
Traders
Baker Alfred, grocer, draper, hatter, post office, & agent to county fire & Provident life office
Elliott Edwin, farmer
Peachey Walter, farmer
Skinner Charles, boot maker & parish clerk
Skinner Joseph, farmer & maltster
Suter James, farmer & timber valuer
Wolven Henry, tailor
Wood William, carpenter & builder
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