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TERRINGTON. 632 TETSWORTH. which bears their names at Cambridge, Dr. John Pear- son, Bishop of Chester, and Dr. Marsh, late Bishop of Peterborough, were rectors. GK W. P. Bentinck, Esq., is lord of the manor of Terrington. There are two other manors in this parish viz., Howard's and Level's ; Sir W. J. H. B. Ffolkes being lord of the former, and the Rev. T. T. TJpwood, M.A., of the latter. TERRINGTON, a par. in the hund. of Freebridgo Marshland, co. Norfolk, 6 miles S.W. of Lynn, its post town. The village is situated on the Wisbeach road. The living is a vie.* in the dioo. of Norwich, val. 220, in the patron, of the crown. The church, which was restored in 1853, is dedicated to St. John, and has a tower at the W. end containing six bells. The register dates from 1536. The parochial charities produce about 50 per annum. There is a parochial school for both sexes and a Dissenting day school. The New Connexion Methodists have a chapel. TERRYGLASS, a par. in the bar. of Lower Ormond, co. Tipperary, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 5 miles N.W. of Borrisokane. Carrigahorrig is its post town. The surface consists of cultivated soil, with bog. It is crossed by the road from Cortumna to Nenagh, and is bounded on the N.W. by the river Shannon. The living is a rect. and vie. in the dioc. of Killaloe, val. 178, in tho patron, of the bishop and crown alternately. The church was erected in 1808 by means of a gift from the late Board of First Fruits. There are a Roman Catholic chapel and two private schools. The principal sent is Oastle Biggs. Limestone is quarried. Tho ruins of the old church, and of a monastic establishment, founded by St. Columba in the 6th century, as also the remains of Old Court Castle, are to be seen. TERWICK, a par. in tho bund, of Dumpford, rape of Chichester, co. Sussex, 1 mile E. of Rogate, 4 miles N.W. of Midhurst, and 5 E. of Petcrsfield, its post town. The village is situated on the river Rother, and is chiefly agricultural. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Chichester, val. 150. The church was restored in 1847. The register dates from 1577. TESTERTON, a par. in the hund. of Gallow, co. Norfolk, 3 miles S.E. of Fakenham, its post town, and 2 W. of Ryburgh railway station. The parish is wholly agricultural. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Norwich, val. 13. The church is in ruins. Tcsterton House, the principal residence, commands extensive views. TESTON, a par. in tho hund. of Twyford, lathe of Aylesford, co. Kent, 4 miles S.W. of Maidstone, its post town, and 1J milo from Wateringbury railway station. The village is situated on the river Mod- way, which is hero crossed by a bridge. Tho manor was formerly held by the Crevequers, and given by Edward I. to Canterbury Cathedral. At the Dissolution Henry VIII. presented it to the Wyatts, from who.m it came to the Botelers of 'Barham. The inhabitants are chiefly engaged in agriculture. The land is partly in hop-grounds and orchards. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of Canterbury, val. 233. The church, dedicated to SS. Peter and Panl, has recently been repaired and considerably enlarged. There are schools for both sexes, supported by Lord Kingsdown. Barham Court is tho principal residence. TESTWOOD, a tythg. in "the par. of Eling, co. Hants, 4 miles N.W. of Southampton, on the river Test, near Southampton Water. TETBURY, a par., post, and market town, in tho hund. of Longtree, co. Gloucester, 5 miles N.W. of Malmesbury, its post town, and 7 S.W. of Tetbury Road railway station. It is at the southern extremity of the county, bordering on Wilts, and near the source of the river Avon, over which is a long bridge or cause- way, leading into the Malmesbury road. The Great Western railway and the Roman Ackman Street pass near the village. Tho par. contains tho tythgs. of Charlton, Donghton, Elmstree, and Upton. Tetbury is a petty sessions town under a bailiff and two constables, who are elected annually at tho court leet of the feoffees of tho manor. Tho putty sessions for tin; town and hundred aro held in the townhall on alternate Wednes- days in rotation with Horseley and Rodborough. The town consists principally of one long street, which is paved and lighted with gas, and is crossed at right angles by two shorter ones, with a market-place at the intersection. There are a. bank, savings-bank, town- hall, market-house, police station, and union poorhouse. The population in 1861 was 2,285, and of the parish 3,274. There are extensive mailings, breweries, and woolstaplers, but the staple trade of the place is in agricultural produce. British and Roman coins of the lower empire have been found on the site of an ancient camp. The Poor-law Union comprises 13 parishes or places, of which 11 are in Gloucestershire, and 2 in Wilts. The living is a vie.* with the cur. of St. Saviour's annexed, in the dioc. of Gloucester and Bristol, val. 771. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, was rebuilt in 1781, with the exception of the tower, which contains a clock and eight bells. In the interior are monuments and effigies, some of which are of great antiquity. The parochial charities produce about 653 per annum. There is an endowed National school for both sexes. The Independents, Baptists, Wesleyans, and Plymouth Brethren have chapels. Market day is on Wednesday. Fairs are held on Ash Wednesday and 22nd July, and on the Wednesday before and after 10th October for corn, cheese, cattle, and horses. TETCHILL, a tnshp. in tho par. of Ellcsmere, co. Salop, 1 mile S.W. of Ellesmere, near the canal. TETCHWICK, a hmlt. in the par. of Ludgershall, hund. of Ashendon, co. Bucks, 10 miles N.W. of Ayles- bury. It is ioined with Ludgershall to form a township. TETCOTT, a par. in the hund. of Black Torrington, co. Devon, 5 miles S.W. of Holsworthy, its post town. Tho village is situated at the confluence of tho rivers Tamar and Claw, near the Budo canal. Tho inhabitants are wholly agricultural. Tetcott House, the seat of Sir W. Molesworth, Bart., was destroyed by fire in May, 1841. The living is a rect.* in tho dioc. of Exeter, val. 147. The church, dedicated to the Holy Cross, has some monuments to the Arscott family. Tho parochial charities produce about 2 10s. per annum. There are Sunday-schools, and the Wesleyaus have a chapel. TETFORD, a par. in tho hund. of Hill, parts of Lindsey, co. Lincoln, 6J miles N.E. of Horncastle, its post town, and 8 W. of Alford railway station. Tho village, which is extensive, is situated on tho river Steeping and the Wolds. Tho inhabitants are chiclly engaged in agriculture. Limestone is abundant, and is burnt for manure. In the vicinity aro extensive en- campments of British origin. Tho living is a rect. in the dioc. of Lincoln, val. 373. Tho church, dedicated to St. Mary, is an ancient edifice with a tower and three bolls. There is a National school for both sexes, which has a small endowment, and day and infant schools. Tho Wesleyans have a chapel. Sir M. J. Cholmeley, Bart., is 'lord of the manor and principal landowner. TETNEy, a par. in the wap. of Bradley Haverstoe, parts of Lindsey, co. Lincoln, 7 miles S.E. of Great Grimsby, its post town, and 3 N.E. of North Thpresby railway station. The village, which is extensive, is situated on tho Louth navigation, near Tctney Haven. It is a coastguard station. The weaving of cloth was formerly carried on. There are several wells of clear water, called "blow-wells," which contain pike and eels. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of Lincoln, val. 250, in the patron, of. tho bishop. The church, dedi- cated to SS. Peter and Paul, is an ancient structure with a tower and four bells. The register dates from 1600. The parochial charities produce about 3 per annum. There are Sunday-schools in connection with the church and chapels. The Wesleyans and Primitive Methodists have chapels. The children of this parish have the privilege of being educated in tho Humberstono free school. A reading-room was established in 1854, and in the same year the Tetney Agricultural Society vus formed. There is a fair on the first Monday following the 12th July. T].;TSVORTH, a par. and post town in thu !...!. if