The parish acquired poor law responsibilities at least as far back as the
introduction of the poor law in the early 17th century. In parts of the
North where parishes were very large, this was done by a township, which was
a subdivision of a parish. However I know of several cases in this area
where poor law was by entities that were coterminous with manors. This is
in an area where the normal basis unit was the parish.
Strictly the Civil Parishes created in about 1890 were 'any place in which a
rate can lawfully be levied' (or some phrase to that effect). This would
have the effect of converting townships into civil parishes.
Peter King
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To: Peter Wickham King
Subject: County Boundaries
It is true that straight error may be a factor. Within the last few years I
have seen Rye reported as being within Kent.
The parish (prior to the 19th century revision of boundaries) was an
ecclesiastical division, unrelated to the county. This did not stop it
being a local administrative body in some instances.
Nick Hudd
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