Stalbridge
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Stalbridge is a small town close to the Somerset border. It has held market rights since the time of Edward I, it has a market cross dating from the 15th century made from the local yellow Ham stone it is nearly 30 feet high, the cross head is a modern copy replacing the original which fell off in the 1950's. The church of St Mary's is mostly of 19th century design although it does retain its 14th century medieval roof. To the south of the town is Thornhill house home to Sir James Thornhill most famous as the painter of the Dome of St Paul's Cathedral, Sir James' daughter married one of his own pupils, Hogarth. Called Stapulbreicge in 988, Staplebrige in 1086 & Stalbriggh in 1346 the name derives from the Old English stapol & brycg - a bridge built on posts or piles. The tything of Stalbridge Weston takes the 2nd part of its name from West Farm. There are also two other tythings Gomershay and Thornhill. |
Sue has the following material available for look-ups |
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| Census | 1851 Census of Stalbridge Transcribed from film of original census. 1861 Census of Stalbridge 1881 Census of Stalbridge Transcribed from fiche of original census. 1891 Census of Stalbridge Transcribed from fiche of original census. 1901 Census of Persons born in Stalbridge Extracted from PRO Web Site. 1901 Census of Stalbridge Transcribed from fiche of original census. |
| Parish Registers | Parish Records of Stalbridge Baptisms, Marriages and Burials from 1700. |
| Directories | Kelly's 1895 Directory of Stalbridge Transcribed from a copy of the original belonging to LMS. Kelly's 1935 Directory of Stalbridge Transcribed from a copy of the original belonging to LMS. Pigot & Co 1842/44 Directory of Stalbridge Transcribed from a copy of the original belonging to DK. |
| Monumental Inscriptions | Monumental Inscriptions List of Inscriptions from Graves in St Mary's Church MI List - This list contains just the name & date on the monument, further details available from the OPC |
| Wills | Wills of Stalbridge Residents A list of Wills available from the PRO website. |
| Other Records | Stalbridge Protestation Returns
1641 Photographs |