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Penhurst

PENHURST, a parish, in the union of Battle, hundred of Netherfield, rape of Hastings, E. division of Sussex, 4 miles (W. by N.) from Battle; containing 103 inhabitants. Ironstone abounds, and here was formerly a large furnace. The living is a discharged rectory, annexed to the vicarage of Ashburnham, and valued in the king's books at £3. 18. 4.: the tithes have been commuted for £125. 15., and there are 50 acres of glebe. The church is principally in the later English style, with a square tower at the west end.

Transcribed from A Topographical Dictionary of England, by Samuel Lewis, seventh edition, published 1858.

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