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The account book of the vicar of Queen Camel records not only the tithes due and received but also his Easter offerings.

During the Civil War Taunton because of its castle was frequently the scene of military activity.

The Revd Peter Thatcher vicar of Queen Camel in the later 16th century recorded in his account book burials in the church for which a fee of 6s 8d.

Ashcombe, Simonsbath is the valley of a tributary stream of the Barle river on Exmoor.

Wills, administration bonds, inventories and other related documnets, transcribed by VCH Cornwall volunteers.

Wills, administration bonds, inventories and other related documents, transcribed by VCH Cornwall volunteers.

Wills, administration bonds, inventories and other realted documents, transcribed by VCH Cornwall volunteers.

Wills, administration bonds, inventories and other related documents, transcribed by VCH Cornwall volunteers.

Betrothal is just part of the modern wedding ceremony but in the medieval and later periods it was a separate social and legal contract.

Wills, administration bonds, inventories and other related documents, transcribed by VCH Cornwall volunteers.

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