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Stockton-on-the-Forest

STOCKTON-on-the-Forest, a parish, in the wapentake of Bulmer, union and N. riding of York, 4 miles (N. E.) from York; containing 389 inhabitants. It comprises 3270 acres, of which two-thirds are arable, and the remainder grass land; the surface is level. Hedge-row timber, a remnant of the ancient forest of Galtres, grows in abundance; and numerous rare plants are scattered about the common. Stockton Hall is a fine brick mansion. The living is a perpetual curacy, in the patronage of the Archbishop of York, with a net income of £157: the tithes, with certain exceptions, were commuted for land and a money payment in 1813. The church was rebuilt in 1843, at an expense of about £650. There is a place of worship for Wesleyans; and a parochial school is supported by subscription, aided by £10 per annum, left by Thomas Wilkinson.

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

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