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| Ampthill  
| Ampthill  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Arlesey  
| Arlesey  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Aspley Guise  
| Aspley Guise  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Astwick  
| Astwick  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Barford, Great  
| Barford, Great  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Barford, Little  
| Barford, Little  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Barton-le-Cley  
| Barton-le-Cley  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Battlesden  
| Battlesden  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Bedford Holy Trinity  
| Bedford Holy Trinity  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Bedford St Cuthbert  
| Bedford St Cuthbert  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Bedford St John  
| Bedford St John  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Bedford St Mary  
| Bedford St Mary  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Bedford St Paul  
| Bedford St Paul  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Bedford St Peter  
| Bedford St Peter  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Biddenham  
| Biddenham  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Court of the Peculiar of Biggleswade  
| Court of the Peculiar of Biggleswade  
| 2 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln  
| 2 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln  
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  


4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln  
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln  


4 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
4 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln 


5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Bletsoe  
| Bletsoe  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Blunham  
| Blunham  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Bolnhurst  
| Bolnhurst  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Bromham  
| Bromham  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Caddington  
| Caddington  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Campton  
| Campton  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Cardington  
| Cardington  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Carlton  
| Carlton  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Chalgrave  
| Chalgrave  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Chellington  
| Chellington  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Clapham  
| Clapham  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Clifton  
| Clifton  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Clophill  
| Clophill  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Colmworth  
| Colmworth  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


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3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Cople  
| Cople  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
|  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
 
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Cranfield  
| Cranfield  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
|  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
 
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Dean  
| Dean  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln 
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


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3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Dunstable  
| Dunstable  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Dunton  
| Dunton  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln 
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely 3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


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|-
| Eaton Bray  
| Eaton Bray  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Eaton Socon  
| Eaton Socon  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


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| Edworth  
| Edworth  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely 


3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln  
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln  


4 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
4 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  


5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Elstow  
| Elstow  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln 
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely 


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| Eversholt  
| Eversholt  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely  


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| Eyeworth  
| Eyeworth  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford  
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln  
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely 


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Bedfordshire Probate Courts[edit | edit source]

The following courts had some jurisdiction over Bedfordshire before 1858:

Court Jurisdictions[edit | edit source]

Below is a list of Bedfordshire parishes beginning with A through E, with the courts that had jurisdiction over them.  In every case, there was a primary court that should be searched first, then secondary courts that should be searched second, third, and so on. 

Once you have identified a court, you should search an index first.  Click on the links for the courts above to see indexes.

See also the lists for Bedfordshire parishes beginning with F through P and R through Z.

PARISH PRIMARY COURT SECONDARY COURTS - IN SEARCH ORDER
Ampthill Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Arlesey Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Aspley Guise Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Astwick Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Barford, Great Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Barford, Little Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Barton-le-Cley Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Battlesden Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bedford Holy Trinity Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bedford St Cuthbert Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bedford St John Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bedford St Mary Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bedford St Paul Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bedford St Peter Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Biddenham Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Biggleswade Court of the Peculiar of Biggleswade 2 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Billington Court of the Peculiar of Leighton Buzzard 2 - Court of the Peculiar of Aylesbury

3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln

4 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln 

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bletsoe Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Blunham Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bolnhurst Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bromham Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Caddington Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Campton Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Cardington Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Carlton Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Chalgrave Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Chellington Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Chicksands Search the courts of the surrounding parishes .
Clapham Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Clifton Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Clophill Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Colmworth Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Colworth Farm Search the courts of the surrounding parishes .
Cople Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford

2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Cranfield Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford

2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Dean Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln 

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Dunstable Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Dunton Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln 

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely 3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Eaton Bray Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Eaton Socon Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Edworth Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely 

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Eggington Court of the Peculiar of Leighton Buzzard 2 - Court of the Peculiar of Aylesbury

3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln

4 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Elstow Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln 

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely 

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Eversholt Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Eyeworth Court of the Archdeaconry of Bedford 2 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln

2 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely 

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury