Nicholas, St., At Wade

NICHOLAS, ST., AT WADE, a parish, in the union of the Isle of Thanet, hundred of Ringslow, or Isle of Thanet, lathe of St. Augustine, E. division of Kent, 6½ miles (W. S. W.) from Margate; containing 679 inhabitants. It comprises 3440 acres, of which 25 are marsh. The living is a vicarage, in the patronage of the Archbishop of Canterbury (the appropriator), valued in the king's books at £15. 19. 7.; net income, £161. The vicarial tithes have been commuted for £25, with a glebe of 9 acres; and those belonging to the Archbishop for £1026, with a glebe of 12 acres. The church consists of three aisles and chancels, with a square tower at the west end; between the centre and south aisle are three fine Saxon arches. There is a place of worship for Wesleyans; also two schools, one endowed with £16 per annum, and the other supported by subscription.