South Brent, Devon Family History Guide
South Brent is an Ancient Parish in the county of Devon.
Alternative names:
Parish church: St. Patrick
Parish registers begin:
- Parish registers: 1677
- Bishop’s Transcripts: 1597
Nonconformists include: Independent/Congregational, Presbyterian, and Wesleyan Methodist.
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Parish History
A Topographical Dictionary of England 1848
BRENT, SOUTH (St. Patrick), a parish, and formerly a market-town, in the union of Totnes, hundred of Stanborough, Stanborough and Coleridge, and S. divisions of Devon, 7¾ miles (S. W. by S.) from Ashburton; containing 1237 inhabitants.
It is beautifully situated on the river Avon, which pursues its course for nearly six miles within the limits of the parish: the number of acres is 9374; upwards of 6000 are inclosed and in a high state of cultivation, and the remainder chiefly common lands. The higher grounds are remarkably picturesque, and afford fine prospects over Torbay and Plymouth Sound.
The manor anciently belonged to the abbot of Buckfastleigh, who possessed the power of inflicting punishment for capital crimes.
Tin-works were formerly carried on: here is a small establishment for spinning and carding wool; and slate is quarried to a considerable extent. Fairs for cattle are held on the last Tuesday in April and September.
The living is a vicarage, endowed with the great tithes, and valued in the king’s books at £29. 14. 4½.; patron, the Rev. N. Cole: the tithes have been commuted for £965, and the glebe comprises about 30 acres, with a house. The church is an ancient structure.
There are places of worship for Independents and Wesleyans. A school has a small endowment; and there are various bequests for charitable purposes, amounting to about £100 per annum.
Source: A Topographical Dictionary of England by Samuel Lewis 1848
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Administration
- County: Devon
- Civil Registration District: Totnes
- Probate Court: Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Archdeaconry of Totnes
- Diocese: Exeter
- Rural Deanery: Totnes
- Poor Law Union: Totnes
- Hundred: Stanborough
- Province: Canterbury