Sawston (St. Mary)

SAWSTON (St. Mary), a parish, in the union of Linton, hundred of Whittlesford, county of Cambridge, 5¼ miles (W. N. W.) from Linton; containing 992 inhabitants. It is situated on the road from London to Cambridge, and comprises 1817 acres. The ancient manor-house here of the Huddleston family was visited by Queen Mary, who spent some time in it. A paper-mill affords employment to 60 persons, and the manufacture of parchment to about 20. The living is a vicarage, valued in the king's books at £13. 10. 2½.; net income, £118; patrons and impropriators, John Gosling and R. Huddleston, Esqrs. The tithes were commuted for land and a money payment in 1802. There is a place of worship for Independents.