Religious Census 1851

The population of the town was 278

Parish Church. All Saints. Endowed with land, "250. Total Sittings 300. On 30th March 1851 - in the morning General Congregation 46, Sunday Scholars 46. In the afternoon - General Congregation 42, Sunday Scholars 45. Signed W L Baker, A.M., Rector.

Methodist Chapel. Denomination Wesleyan Methodist. Erected about 1822. A separate and entire building. Used exclusively for worship. Free Sittings 30, other sittings 72. standing 10 (2½' x 14'). On 30th March 1851 - in the afternoon - General Congregation 30. In the evening - General Congregation 51. Signed Henry Mitchell, Steward.

PRO Ref: HO 129 173 36-37