Papers found under the pulpit during the course of alterations in 1875 including: - declaration by George Paulin Lowther, rector of Barton Blount and curate of Longford, recording alternations to the church in 1826 - Edward Coke has given the family burial place to be converted into a vestry, the parish constructing a new vault under the same - Coke tombs have been repaired - burial of his wife's mother - exchange of seats between the vicar and Bentley Hall - predicts the downfall of the nation and the triumph of the Catholic Church, due to "the present mania for education and liberal principles" - declaration by Thomas Garnier - is the first person in whom the rectory and vicarage have been united - church has been enlarged and restored at a cost of £800 - the Catholic Church is unusually active and Ireland seems on the eve of rebellion - Christ has received a severe blow by the recent extensive secession from the Established Presbyterian Church 1843 - declaration by Thomas Garnier as to his parentage, birth and marriage nd 1826-1875