Benefaction Board - St George - Lower Brailes, Warwickshire, UK
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A benefaction board in St George's church, Lower Brailes, commemorating a bequest to the poor of the parish.
Waymark Code: WM13NEK
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/15/2021
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A benefaction board in St George's church, Lower Brailes, commemorating a bequest by William Willington to the poor of the parish. This was in 1533, during the reign of Henry VIII. He left enough money to give 40 shillings to the poor of the parish 'Yearly, for Ever'. In today's money that would be about £1700 p/a.
The board reads -
William Willington
Esqr: Deceased Ano
Dni 1533 gave to
the Poor of this
Parish Forty
Shillings Yearly
for Ever
Approximate age of artefact (Year): 1533
Times available for viewing: Daytime hours
Entrance fee (if applicable), local currency: 0
Relevant website: Not listed
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