Witherstone

WITHERSTONE, a parish, in the union of Beaminster, hundred of Eggerton, Bridport division of Dorset, 5 miles (E. N. E.) from Bridport; containing 41 inhabitants. This ancient parish pays rates to Poorstock, the church having been suffered to go into decay soon after the Reformation. The living is a sinecure rectory, valued in the king's books at £2. 13. 4., and in the gift of Lord Dorchester: the tithes have been commuted for £100. 9.