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This database contains some of the books, papers and records held by Mersea Museum.
Found 1 record TXA03710
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A history of the Tithes |
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TXA03710 |
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Title |
A history of the Tithes |
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1. The history of tithes
Originally, tithes were payments in kind (crops, wool, milk etc.) comprising an agreed proportion of the yearly profits from farming, and made by parishioners for the support of their parish church and its clergy. In theory, tithes were payable on (i) all things arising ... |
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Mersea Museum
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