Description | Incumbents' records, 1687-2002, including parish registers, 1687-1994; Parochial Church Council records, 1920-1987; charity records, 1631-1950; Overseers of the Poor records 1699-1843; Churchwardens' accounts, 1769-1954; Ashford Female Friendly Society membership list, rules and accounts, 1788-1875; Ashford Society of Singers music books, 1781-[1920s]; well dressing poster, 1955; parish magazine, 1994. |
Administrative History | Ashford and Sheldon were formerly two chapelries in the parish of Bakewell (see D2057). The chapelries were united into one benefice for all ecclesiastical purposes in 1872. |
Custodial History | The records were deposited in Derbyshire Record Office between February 1969 and April 2010. |