Paulton (Holy Trinity)
PAULTON (Holy Trinity), a parish, in the union of Clutton, hundred of Chewton, E. division of Somerset, 9½ miles (S. W.) from Bath; containing 2009 inhabitants, some of whom are employed in raising coal. The living is a perpetual curacy, until recently united to the living of Chewton-Mendip; patron, the Vicar of Chewton-Mendip; net income, £150. The vicarial tithes have been commuted for £74. 13., and the impropriate for £40; the glebe comprises 5 acres. The church contains 350 free sittings, the Incorporated Society having granted £200 in aid of the expense. There are places of worship for Baptists and Wesleyans.
Transcribed from A Topographical Dictionary of England, by Samuel Lewis, seventh edition, published 1858.