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[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Somerset]] | [[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Somerset]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Exton Somerset St Peter.jpg|thumb|right]] | ||
== Parish History == | == Parish History == | ||
Exton St Peter is an Ancient Parish in the county of Somerset. Other places in the parish include: Bridgetown.<br> | Exton St Peter is an Ancient Parish in the county of Somerset. Other places in the parish include: Bridgetown.<br> | ||
The Norman Church of St Peter has a 13th-century tower and has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building.<br> | The Norman Church of St Peter has a 13th-century tower and has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building.<br> | ||
The parish was historically in the Dunster deanery of the Dioces of Bath and Wells. | The parish was historically in the Dunster deanery of the Dioces of Bath and Wells. | ||
Exton is a village and civil parish 5 miles (8 km) north-east of Dulverton and 9 miles (14 km) south-west of Dunster in Somerset, England. It lies on the River Exe on Exmoor. The parish includes the village of Bridgetown and is within the national park area.<br> | Exton is a village and civil parish 5 miles (8 km) north-east of Dulverton and 9 miles (14 km) south-west of Dunster in Somerset, England. It lies on the River Exe on Exmoor. The parish includes the village of Bridgetown and is within the national park area.<br> | ||
The village falls within the Non-metropolitan district of West Somerset, which was formed on April 1, 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, having previously been part of Dulverton Rural District.<br> | The village falls within the Non-metropolitan district of West Somerset, which was formed on April 1, 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, having previously been part of Dulverton Rural District.<br> | ||
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Parish registers for Exton Microreproduction of original records housed at the Somerset Record Office, Taunton.Somerset Record Office: D/P/ext 2/1/1-7, 2/2/1 | Parish registers for Exton Microreproduction of original records housed at the Somerset Record Office, Taunton.Somerset Record Office: D/P/ext 2/1/1-7, 2/2/1 | ||
Baptisms, 1560-1863. Marriages, 1560-1901. Banns, 1794-1813, 1824-1889. Burials, 1560-1812, 1894-1896 (these last are in the register of christenings). Prior to 1734 Latin was used extensively. Early records in poor condition. FHL BRITISH Film 1526629 Items 19 - 26 <br> | Baptisms, 1560-1863. Marriages, 1560-1901. Banns, 1794-1813, 1824-1889. Burials, 1560-1812, 1894-1896 (these last are in the register of christenings). Prior to 1734 Latin was used extensively. Early records in poor condition. FHL BRITISH Film 1526629 Items 19 - 26 <br> | ||
Bishop's transcripts for Exton Microreproduction of original manuscripts housed at the Somerset Record Office, Taunton.Somerset Record Office: D/D/Rr 177-177a | Bishop's transcripts for Exton Microreproduction of original manuscripts housed at the Somerset Record Office, Taunton.Somerset Record Office: D/D/Rr 177-177a | ||
Baptisms, marriages and burials, 1603-1640, 1662-1675, 1697, 1703-1711, 1722-1725, 1743-1836. Some other years also missing and/or in poor condition. FHL BRITISH Film 1470972 Items 7-8 <br> | Baptisms, marriages and burials, 1603-1640, 1662-1675, 1697, 1703-1711, 1722-1725, 1743-1836. Some other years also missing and/or in poor condition. FHL BRITISH Film 1470972 Items 7-8 <br> | ||
'''Known Issue''' [[England Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] for the Bishop's Transcripts have been found to contain Baptismal entries for [[Englishcombe, Somerset]] events due to incorrect place data entry in the older index. Exton has no Online Parish Clerk but [[Englishcombe, Somerset]] events can be searched online. | '''Known Issue''' [[England Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] for the Bishop's Transcripts have been found to contain Baptismal entries for [[Englishcombe, Somerset]] events due to incorrect place data entry in the older index. Exton has no Online Parish Clerk but [[Englishcombe, Somerset]] events can be searched online. | ||
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==== Census records ==== | ==== Census records ==== | ||
{{Expand section|any unique information, such as ''the census for X year was destroyed''}} | {{Expand section|any unique information, such as ''the census for X year was destroyed''}} | ||
Index for the Census may be searched at FamilySearch Historical Records | Index for the Census may be searched at FamilySearch Historical Records | ||
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http://www.1881pubs.com/ for details of public houses in the 1881 census | http://www.1881pubs.com/ for details of public houses in the 1881 census | ||
==== <br>Poor Law Unions<br> | ==== <br>Poor Law Unions<br> ==== | ||
Dulverton | Dulverton | ||
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== Maps and Gazetteers == | == Maps and Gazetteers == | ||
Maps are a visual look at the locations in England. Gazetteers contain brief summaries about a place.<br> | Maps are a visual look at the locations in England. Gazetteers contain brief summaries about a place.<br> | ||
*[http://maps.familysearch.org/ England Jurisdictions 1851] | *[http://maps.familysearch.org/ England Jurisdictions 1851] | ||
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Contributor: add any relevant sites that aren’t mentioned above. | Contributor: add any relevant sites that aren’t mentioned above. | ||
British Listed Building website http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-265436-church-of-st-peter-exton<br> | British Listed Building website http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-265436-church-of-st-peter-exton<br> | ||
[[Category:Somerset]] | [[Category:Somerset]] | ||