Acton Beauchamp is a small, scattered parish, on the borders of Herefordshire, about 4 miles from Bromyard, and 12 from Worcester, containing in 1851 a population of 206 inhabitants.
The Church, dedicated to St. Giles, is a small, plain structure, in the late Norman style of architecture, with low tower. It contains nave and chancel, possessing no architectural features requiring any comment. The living is a Rectory, in the Archdeaconry and Diocese of Worcester. Rev. William Humphries, Rector; Mr. William Hall, Clerk. Service – 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
DIRECTORY
Walton Mr. John
Allenbrook Mrs.
Humphries Rev. William, Rector, Rectory
Banford Samuel, miller
Birchley John, farmer
Brown Charles, farmer, Sevington
Elcocks Thomas, farmer
Garbett William, wheelwright
Hall William, Parish Clerk
Hodges James, blacksmith
Hodges Michael, farmer
Long John, farmer
Matthews John, shopkeeper
Morris James, farmer
Orgee Richard, farmer
Partridge James, carpenter and shopkeeper
Sanford Susan, farmer
Seaman Charles A., farmer, Church House
Turner William, farmer
Wall William, farmer
Watton John, timber dealer
Went Joseph, farmer
Source: Billings Directory of Worcestershire 1855
